The work of the Go master

This time it's his real self, not just a disguise.

His wild hair was combed into a neat slicked-back style, and his face was also carefully groomed. The aura he exuded was no less than that of any popular villain.

Ke Zhiguang finally saw the points he carried.

499!

The enormous numbers crushed everything I had ever seen before!

I don't know which is more ridiculous, Yagami Kunikyo's -666 or this 499.

But then again, why won't they go over 500?

Perhaps it's just the god of quantum mechanics being playful, a tribute to discounts and promotions like 998.

"Oh? It's been so long. You seem to have gained new 'eyes' and seen strange numbers on me?" Tatsumi Koshikawa asked curiously.

"Don't worry, it's not about combat power numbers. You don't need to worry that you can't even beat 100 weaklings." Ke Zhiguang grinned provocatively.

These days, Dragon Ball has only just started serialization, and the classic concept of power level hasn't been invented yet.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two men moved forward like lions, feeling the intimidating pressure emanating from each other.

With each step, the boat trembled.

The two sides stopped at the chessboard, and the battle of momentum reached its peak.

Looking at 499 up close, Ke Zhiguang understood what Yagami Kunikyo meant when he said, "You two are very similar."

There's definitely no bond value to speak of; it might even be negative.

Regarding the chess value, Ke Zhiguang has already understood it from the opponent's game record.

"Undefeated with white?" Ke Zhiguang raised an eyebrow at the other party.

This means... I've already transcribed all your sheet music.

Tatsumi Koshikawa revealed a look of surprise and spread his arms: "We are all the same, we will never lose when we play white."

The initial excitement intensified, filling the air with a palpable sense of anticipation, and even the seawater seemed to begin to boil slightly.

Although Ke Zhiguang has an inherent tendency to guess the first move incorrectly 80% of the time, this trait did not help him secure the white pieces in the next three games.

Because in this best-of-three match, the side that guesses correctly chooses the color of the pieces, rather than simply guessing correctly and playing black, or guessing incorrectly and playing white.

But this is just a little joke that only he knows about. Nobody can guarantee that the remaining 20% ​​might come true in the next game.

"So, one last question. I know you met with Yagami Kunikyo before you boarded this ship. Did he reveal anything about the background of this competition to you?" Koshikawa Tatsumi asked.

"I roughly know. You said you attacked the foundation of the game's fortune, summoned a tsunami, just to simulate the great sea disaster of that year and see what you wanted to see. Is that right?" Ke Zhiguang replied nonchalantly. For him, it was enough to take a gamble, since Ye Shen Guojing was there to back him up.

No, there's also Saito...

While Yagami Kunikyo may be able to cover for Saito, it's unlikely he'll be able to.

Since that's the case, we should go all out, otherwise we won't be able to defeat this monster.

“That’s right, it’s worth betting everything on, and I believe you, Zhiguang, will also fall in love with that place… and of course, it too.”

"It?" Ke Zhiguang was puzzled. His first reaction was the god of quantum mechanics, and his second reaction was... a kind of god of quantum mechanics.

Compared to the curiosity evoked by "it," "that place" seems less appealing.

"It's...it's so beautiful, you can't resist it. Anyone would fall madly in love with it at first sight, and you certainly won't be an exception. But I'll reveal more about it, and I hope you can witness it with your own eyes." Ryuki Koshikawa raised his head to the sky with a sacred reverence, his pupils slanting upwards like snakes.

Koji Mitsuaki had indeed seen a similar expression on Saito's face before, the one he wore when he first talked about the universe... but Koshikawa Tatsumi's was even more fanatical, obsessed, and dangerous.

Wait, why is this guy shouting "Zhi Guang Zhi Guang"? How disgusting! Get lost!

Maybe this is what "gay purple" means; the color of the clothes reflects one's stance.

"And you, Zhiguang, aren't you going to ask me any questions?"

"I have no such plans. I'll find out everything after I crush you." Ke Zhiguang sat down on the chessboard first, his fingers reaching into the chess box.

Ke Zhiguang couldn't remember what mysteries surrounded this person, he only knew that after killing him, the mission recap would be revealed.

As the saying goes, in the world of Go, the key to solving a case lies in a single game of Go!

Tatsumi Koshikawa also ripped open his trench coat and tossed it up, revealing a dark purple suit underneath.

The trench coat was draped over a marble statue next to him, a rather practiced gesture that suggests he had some training.

A strangely shaped black glove was then placed on his right hand.

The two fingers used to hold the chess pieces are exposed, along with part of the back of the hand below the index finger, giving it a rather punk style.

It's not from the underworld, so you can rest assured.

But Ke Zhiguang soon noticed that the exposed area on the back of his hand was covered with teeth marks.

He deliberately exposed the part of the glove so he could bite that part.

Ke Zhiguang swallowed hard, guessing what this person was thinking.

It probably involved biting the back of one's own hand.

Such an extreme action! This "hair-pulling cult" is truly impressed.

The two sat down quietly in front of the chessboard, waiting for the moment when the game would officially begin.

The news of the competition being held ahead of schedule was so sudden that the entire crew on the cruise ship must have been in a state of confusion, unsure whether they should work overtime.

A moment later, staff members came in carrying a camera.

"Oh, right, there is indeed a question I need to ask you... Have you thought about the consequences of failure?" Ke Zhiguang said in a pressuring tone, cupping his hands in front of his nose.

Since Yagami Kunikyo has already staked his personal safety on this, Koshikawa Tatsumi's side will likely have even more to offer.

Although the other party was an unreasonable person, Ke Zhiguang was still very curious about the other party's thought process, especially their attitude in the face of such a life-or-death choice.

These things may not be in the task review log; you have to ask them in person.

If you ask after the match, the other party will probably be too scared to talk, as Shi Wu is still lying in the hospital.

After a moment of melancholy, Tatsumi Koshikawa spoke with the wistfulness of a poet: "Indeed, you are the fifth person to ask me this question. Guess who the first four were?"

"Your teammates?"

“That’s right, it’s them, but my answer is always the same… Ignoring the consequences of losing increases the chances of winning!” Ryuki Koshikawa bit down hard on those syllables, channeling his strength into the corners of his eyes.

this.......

Those are such familiar lines.

Is this what they mean by "you two look alike"?

Ke Zhiguang suddenly understood the last X element in the fractional numerical elements.

Resonance value.

This is the biggest source of the similarity, like having a conversation with another version of yourself.

Bond value, chess style value, resonance value – that’s the whole scoring system!

"Then, let's go!" Ke Zhiguang also bulged his power out of his chest and flowed to the various fulcrums of his body.

"Guess who goes first, begin!" the referee announced.

Pick a card, guess a card!

The results are in—

"Ke Zhiguang's guess is correct. Please select black or white."

"Zhi Bai," Ke Zhiguang chose without hesitation.

Koshikawa Tatsumi shook his head self-deprecatingly and switched the black pieces to his side.

Time began to pass, and he began to ponder as he stared at the empty chessboard.

Soon, the first piece was swung towards the upper right corner!

Dark clouds swallowed the entire chessboard and even the entire playing room!

A feeling of falling washed over Ke Zhiguang.

He could feel himself falling from a height of 10,000 meters, passing through layers of dark clouds, about to arrive in another world at any moment.

This is a first for me. In the past, when I activated the game effects, I would just close my eyes and everything would go dark. But this time, there was even an entry process, which is enough to show that this opponent is unusual.

Although Ke Zhiguang had a record of playing against Shi Xin, it was only a game from afar and did not actually enter the game's special effects. The reason why Shi Xin's Buddha appeared at that time was because he was playing against Zhu Dao Tuan at the time.

In other words, excluding Ghidorah, the strongest opponent Koji has faced so far is Saito, whom he defeated in the last round.

And Tatsumi Koshikawa will break this record and enter the true battle of the strongest!

thump!

Water splashed up.

He fell into the ocean.

It's not an ocean of thought and calculation, but an ocean of special effects during the game.

Ke Zhiguang climbed out of the seawater without much effort and looked around at the world.

The sky was apocalyptic black, the ocean was almost dyed black, and waves rolled up in waves, like millions of arms trying to climb out of the dark abyss.

It's a truly grand scene, set against the backdrop of the ocean. Considering the opponent's personal experiences, this ocean is undoubtedly the Pacific Ocean.

But when he looked into the distance, Ke Zhiguang froze in shock.

An unusual black fog rolled across the sea, forming a black wall hundreds of meters high, with sparks of ions dancing within it.

The atmosphere of impending doom has intensified.

The symbolic spirit of Tatsumi Koshikawa resides within this black mist.

[(Dragon shape) ? ? ? ? ]

A display full of question marks emerged from the fog.

The keyword "dragon" has appeared.

As for the four question marks, they might be implying that its name needs to be composed of four characters. If we think about it that way, then it's probably impossible for Krystal to be included.

Relaxing his mind, Ke Zhiguang waded through the seawater and stepped into the black fog ahead. His drooping fist began to harden, and no matter what he encountered, he would just punch it.