“Sure!”

This one word was said casually and indifferently.

Everyone was taken by surprise as this was Zhi Bai they were talking about, a top-class demon with a horrifying heritage despite his unsung reputation.

During this Dao Debate Assembly, many big shots had commented that people like Zhi Bai and Yue Ruhuo would have long shaken the nebula if they were determined to seek fame.

Yet, Lin Xun seemed as though he didn’t take Zhi Bai's invitation to fight seriously at all. His expression was ever unperturbed.

Only Yue Ruhuo’s heart inexplicably tightened. He immediately said, “Brother Lin, can we decide victory and defeat with this battle and not life and death?”

“If it's just a sparring match, then I'm not interested,” said Lin Xun flatly.

Sparring in front of the Gate of Ruination was a stupid idea because it would only unnecessarily waste their energy!

After all, a big group fight would inevitably erupt once the mysterious platform reappeared. At that time, what would the exhausted ones have to compete with the rest?

It was no exaggeration to say that even the slightest hint of inferiority in strength could become a fatal disadvantage in a battle of supreme experts!

“No, please don’t misunderstand. Since this is going to be a fight, there should be a prize.” Zhi Bai faintly smiled. “How about this, if I lose, you can take whatever I have, Brother Lin, whether it's the various treasures on my person or my life.”

Some onlookers gasped. It meant the fight wouldn’t be much different than a life-or-death one.

Zhi Bai continued, “If I somehow manage to win, then I only need the fortune related to becoming an Emperor and an Ancestor in your hands.”

The proposal was like a sky-breaking stone the moment it came out. Everyone became restless at the sudden realization that Zhi Bai had come here with a plan!

Yue Ruhuo’s expression shifted quickly between emotions before it morphed into a bitter smile.

Damn Zhi Bai… He really wouldn’t listen to my advice!

Meanwhile, Lin Xun's black eyes were deep as an abyss as they stared at Zhi Bai for a while. In the end, he sighed softly, “I never thought that even a character like you wasn't an exception…”

That piece of fortune had originally been reserved for him by the master of Fangchun Mountain. It had always been his fated opportunity!

Yet, it was currently being preyed upon by countless people. Just how ridiculous was this?

Zhi Bai went silent for a moment before cupping his fist. “My wish to exchange blows with you remains, Brother Lin.”

The atmosphere had become extremely heavy at this point. All the gazes on Lin Xun and Zhi Bai were filled with anticipation.

No matter what the outcome would be, the one to suffer in the end would only be either Zhi Bai or Lin Xun. It was impossible to implicate anyone else.

Most importantly, their physical strength was bound to be depleted after such a fight, which meant they would be much less of a threat when it came to the battle for the chaos treasure!

Right at this moment, however, Yue Ruhuo said, “Brother Lin.”

Many people frowned, finding it puzzling that Yue Ruhuo repeatedly interrupted this confrontation between Zhi Bai and Lin Xun.

Lin Xun turned to him. “In the Mythical Huang Secret Realm, you said that you would like to duel me again someday. So, are you also using this chance to do it?” �

Yue Ruhuo shook his head with a wry smile. “No, I just want to ask if both you and Zhi Bai can compete using only your dao in this battle.”

Lin Xun asked Zhi Bai, “He can make the decision for you?”

Zhi Bai nodded.

“Good, then we'll fight using our own dao,” agreed Lin Xun.

“Brother Lin, please.” Zhi Bai signaled for the fight to start with a calm look. With confidence, he chopped out with his hand.

Boom!

The void trembled as an endless power of light converged into a blazing hand that slapped toward Lin Xun.

The terrifying Law Power imbued in the strike caused many hearts to tremble.

What power!

Bathed in a holy aura, Zhi Bai was like a dazzling great sun that stole color from heaven and earth.

Lin Xun waved his hand.

The divine, sky-blotting hand that was blanketing down on him burst into a rain of light.

“Time is precious, testing is pointless. You'd better use your full strength.” Lin Xun's clothes fluttered, and his eyes zapped like electricity.

“Very well.” Zhi Bai inhaled deeply.

Light streamed around him, while a demonic totem that seemed to come from hell sprang up under his feet. Black and white, light and darkness perfectly harmonized with his aura.

Being in light while walking in darkness!

Rumbleee!

The clouds in the sky quickly moved, and the sounds of dao exploded. As Zhi Bai's aura climbed to the peak in just an instant, he resembled an ancient demonic god descending the mortal world.

A wave of astonished cries rang out. Whether it was Ling Hongzhuang, Jing Tiannan, Wen Yu, or any other peerless talents, they all revealed shocked expressions.

Knowing someone by their reputation could not compare to meeting them in person. Zhi Bai might not be famous, but the overwhelming might he was displaying at this moment was definitely horrific and heaven-defying!

“His mastery of the dao has reached the peak of his stage!” A strange light flashed across Mi Wuya's clear eyes.

“Alright!” Yue Ruhuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As the one who knew Zhi Bai the best among those present, he could instantly tell that the man was going all out. He did not underestimate Lin Xun in any way, but instead treated him as an archrival that he had been asking for all his life!

Soundlessly, a Great Dao Field appeared before Zhi Bai.

Black and white chess pieces were intermingled in a tight formation. In addition, there were black and white grids interlaced as though dense and profound dao laws were arranging troops and formations within.

Looking from afar, it was clearly a chess game!

Some experts felt their spirits quiver, and their expressions drastically changed as they perceived an extreme threat from the black and white chessboard.

Many even felt their blood churn. It was so uncomfortable that they almost coughed up blood. They hastily cut off their spirit senses and didn’t dare to probe again.

The chess game contained infinite mysteries, changes, and murderous intent. The great dao Law Power filling it was beyond terrifying.

Even Lin Xun couldn’t help but narrow his eyes. The battle intent that had been dormant in his heart finally showed signs of waking.

“Brother Lin, this is the Great Dao Field that has taken my whole life of effort to build. The black and white squares are condensed with the power of darkness and light, and the chess game was the interpretation of my own dao. As they say, the great dao is like a chess game. When we set foot on the path of cultivation, we begin to play chess with the heavens!”

Zhi Bai radiated vigor, and his aura was ethereal with a unique, domineering flavor that stemmed from absolute confidence in himself.

“I honed this Great Dao Field for three hundred years until it finally reached perfection several years ago. I named it 'Black and White Chess Game,’ and never once deployed it before today.”

His voice was loud and clear as it resounded through the region.

The Black and White Chess Game was like a strictly built formation. Black as night, white as day, it took into account both light and darkness. Once the game started, the pieces would move, giving rise to countless mysterious varieties.

The audience was shocked.

This kind of Great Dao Field amazed and scared them at the same time with its transcendence and wonders!

Even Mi Wuya became focused as he watched on.

“So to speak, I'm the first one who gets to appreciate it?” Lin Xun's expression finally grew serious. He had also realized the unimaginable power and mysteries in this Black and White Chess Game.

“Only in this way can I show my respect for you.” Zhi Bai smiled faintly and waved his sleeve, “Go!”

BOOM!

The world turned upside down, and the void was in disarray as light and darkness permeated everything. The crisscrossing chess game demonstrated monstrous killing intent at this moment.

Lin Xun didn't evade. As the chess game shuttled its way toward him, he actually charged right into it with a flash.

In a split second, his figure was drowned by the Great Dao Field.

The onlookers were visibly startled. Being trapped in this Great Dao Field was the same as entering a world that was under Zhi Bai’s full control and falling into a passive state!

Mi Wuya's pupils flickered as Lin Xun's unorthodox approach surprised him as well.

In a normal battle between two supreme Saint-Kings, the most unadvised thing to do was to let oneself get caught inside the Great Dao Field of the opponent.

That would make one extremely passive!

Unless one had absolute confidence that they could break out of it, otherwise, doing so was no different from a death wish.

Since Lin Xun didn't look like someone who was seeking his own death, this only proved that he had the confidence to break free!

𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

“This guy…has amazingly big guts…” Even Yue Ruhuo couldn't help but gasp.

He had personally experienced Zhi Bai's Black and White Chess Game. Upon falling into it, he had been turned into a chess piece and subjected to the utter suppression of Zhi Bai, who was the player!

In short, Lin Xun's unexpected move had the intention and interest of the entire crowd.

Even Zhi Bai himself revealed a self-deprecating smile. “So, in the eyes of Brother Lin, my Black and White Chess Game is only a place he can enter and leave as he pleases?”

Despite saying so, he kickstarted the game with his mind, and the entire board swiftly operated.

A world-shattering game of chess had begun!

The world of black and white seemed to come to life as it surged with unrivaled killing intent.

When Lin Xun appeared on one of the grids, a thunderstorm arose, from which a black, demonic spirit rushed out with ferocious might.

Black went first!

As the game started, this demonic spirit was a black piece that Zhi Bai had sent out to exterminate the intruder called Lin Xun.

Bang!

Lin Xun suddenly folded his fingers and deployed a strike. The demonic spirit instantly exploded into a rain of black lights.

Its physical shell, on the other hand, landed peacefully on the grid.

Seeing this, the corners of Zhi Bai's lips curled up. “Brother Lin, you came uninvited, and now you truly have entered the game. It has officially…begun…”

And then, on every grid around Lin Xun, whether black and white, a figure appeared. Each of them was molded based on Zhi Bai’s appearance.

However, a part of them emanated the aura of eternal darkness like ruthless and overbearing deities, while the others were enveloped in boundless holy, divine light!

Rumble!

As the game progressed, these figures stormed forth with overwhelming might that wasn’t any inferior than Zhi Bai's own.

This was terrifying, to say the least!

If any other person was trapped here, they would have panicked and despaired as a pawn whose fate was pinched between the fingers of someone else.

Lin Xun, on the contrary, seemed oblivious to the peril. Only his deep eyes shone brighter and brighter.

This Great Dao Field was indeed ingenious, almost on par with Creation. It even inspired him with new knowledge.

The great dao was like chess, in which cultivators were the pieces.

Such an angle, such a game was truly marvelous!

While pondering this, Lin Xun had already struck out.