My Fairy Growth System

True Lord Ziqing thought that, if Yu Qingtan loses, he would discard his old face without hesitation, pay a price, and still protect the two of them.

Although the relationship between the Southeast Region and Sakura Island is currently decent, that does not mean the wild cultivators of Sakura Island can act recklessly in the All-World Academy.

More importantly, he had an inexplicable confidence in Yu Qingtan, who could unravel the intricate chess situation.

The Path of Chess is the one among the qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting that Yu Qingtan is most confident about, and it was for this reason that she came to the All-World Academy, having been invited by True Lord Ziqing of the Chess Academy.

During her previous seclusion, Yu Qingtan had spent time every day for Dao Comprehension, and aside from the Paths of Water and Wood, she had delved most into the Path of Chess.

Besides, the Path of Chess doesn't rely solely on comprehension.

After the memories of her past life became clear, Yu Qingtan recalled many chess positions and games that she had only glanced over in her past life, like the previous intricate chess situation.

In addition, the development of artificial intelligence in her previous life greatly impacted the game of Go but provided significant inspiration to Qing Tan.

At its core, the Path of Chess is a method of extrapolation. Although Yu Qingtan couldn't create computers in the Cultivation World, as her cultivation level increased and her soul strengthened, a cultivator's ability to extrapolate grew rapidly.

Yu Qingtan primarily drew from the algorithmic logic of artificial intelligence in her past life, practicing Dao Comprehension through self-play, adopting the thought processes of machine learning, and combining it with many classic games she remembered, which greatly advanced her chess skills.

Therefore, after drawing lots and securing the right to move first, Yu Qingtan held a black piece and began placing it confidently using the Object Controlling Technique.

As for someone pretentiously playing what's called the "Emperor's Chess," with the first move named "Domination of All-Under-Heaven" and obligatorily placing the first piece on the central point—such a foolish act was naturally not what Yu Qingtan would do.

"Clack~ Clack~ Clack~"

As the sound of the pieces being placed continued to echo, everyone also held their breath and watched the game intently.

In the first few dozen moves, the competitors seemed equally matched, but Yu Qingtan played two unexpected idle moves in two different spots.

As more pieces were played, Sato Masafumi began to sweat profusely.

Finally, with a "clack," Yu Qingtan placed a piece on a critical spot, and in combination with the previous two idle moves, she instantly captured a large dragon belonging to Sato Masafumi, determining the outcome of the game.

Around the chessboard, illusions appeared once more.

In the middle of a vast grassland, the white-clad army of Sakura Island faced off against the black-clad army of cultivators from the Southeast Region. Initially, the battle was evenly matched, but after two surprise attacks by special forces from the black-clad army, the white-clad army was thrown into disarray and suffered a crushing defeat.

"You lose!"

With Yu Qingtan's voice, the illusions disappeared.

Sato Masafumi looked at his white pieces, which now seemed to be no longer white, but stained with fresh blood, a bloody defeat.

Impossible, this could not be happening. How could he, the top young chess master of Sakura Island, lose to a little girl?

"Puh~"

Sato Masafumi spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, which the quick-reacting Yu Qingtan swiftly blocked with a small screen of condensed water.

The people of the All-World Academy all showed joy, and Zhou Lan's eyes were filled with admiration when looking at Yu Qingtan.

Awe filled Yan Xi's eyes. The longer she followed Yu Qingtan, the more terrifying she found Yu Qingtan's talent to be.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

In contrast, the wild cultivators from Sakura Island all had grave expressions.

"How is it, will he take part in the third game?" Yu Qingtan asked indifferently.

The bar owner, who was helping out, glanced at Sato Masafumi who was still doubting himself, cursed him internally as useless, and said, "You do have some skills. Now that Masafumi is unable to continue fighting, let's consider it a draw and nullify the wager."

Yu Qingtan glanced at True Lord Zi Qing and, upon receiving a secret message advising him to agree, he said to the head bouncer Zheng Zhu, "Fine, since you are guests here, I'll let you off this time. Remember to keep a low profile in the future and don't go hopping around everywhere."

"Hmph!" The head bouncer Zheng Zhu snorted coldly and walked towards the entrance of the Chess Academy.

The other Sakura Island cultivators quickly followed, with Sato Masafumi being carried by a fat man, trailing at the end.

"Thank you, young friend Yu, for helping us out of a difficult situation!" True Lord Zi Qing clasped his hands in gratitude.

"You're too kind, True Lord. I should be the one thanking you for the invitation," Yu Qingtan hurriedly returned the gesture.

"I have been befuddled by the Zhen Long chess game for my entire life, yet you, young friend Yu, managed to solve it with ease. I have long admired your spirit. Today, seeing you play, your moves were unrestrained and unconventional, yet you planned your strategy across the entire board, with careful thought and foresight, making me feel quite inferior."

True Lord Zi Qing was overjoyed with the game, which completely dispelled the gloom of his previous loss.

"Young friend Yu, I am Teacher Mi Pei from the Calligraphy and Painting Academy of All-World Academy, and I'm very interested in your sketching and perspective techniques!"

"Young friend Yu, I am Teacher Wang Xi Zhi from the Calligraphy and Painting Academy of All-World Academy, and I really admire your slender-gold script calligraphy."

At this moment, the teachers and students from the Calligraphy and Painting Academy, including True Lords Mi Pei and Xi Zhi, also came forward to exchange with Yu Qingtan.

Several True Lords decided to hold an exchange event with Yu Qingtan on the topics of zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

The exchange lasted an entire day, and although Yu Qingtan's calligraphy and painting were not yet fully developed, the event went very smoothly.

After the exchange ended, True Lords such as Changwan, Zi Qing, Mi Pei, and Xi Zhi jointly sent a message to All-World Academy's Dean True Lord Shou Yi, inviting Yu Qingtan to become an honorary lecturer at the Zither Academy, Chess Academy, and Calligraphy and Painting Academy, making good on the previously made statements by True Lord Zi Qing and head bouncer Zheng Zhu.

Soon, True Lord Shou Yi replied, agreeing to the request, and also approved Yu Qingtan's visit to All-Under-Heaven Peak.

The only one feeling somewhat gloomy at the event was Shi Kuang, who ultimately became Yu Qingtan's student. Thankfully, he had already achieved Core Formation and could leave at any time.

Additionally, through the exchange, Yu Qingtan learned that the delegation led by head bouncer Zheng Zhu had been invited by the Commerce Academy of All-World Academy. After visiting the Commerce Academy, they had gone to the Calligraphy and Painting Academy to issue a challenge but were unable to defeat True Lords Mi Pei and Xi Zhi.

After that, they went to the Chess Academy and defeated True Lord Zi Qing.

"In three days it will be the open day for All-Under-Heaven Peak. They will certainly get entry slots from the Commerce Academy. I'm concerned they will target young friend Yu. Would you like to wait half a year before entering?"

True Lord Zi Qing suggested to Yu Qingtan, as All-Under-Heaven Peak opened every half a year and fighting was not prohibited there.

"It's not a problem. Since Nascent Soul cultivators can't enter, I'm not afraid of them targeting me. Or rather, I hope they do target me."

Yu Qingtan laughed lightly.

Seeing Yu Qingtan so confident, True Lord Zi Qing and the others refrained from persuading further and proceeded to thoroughly brief her on the many aspects of All-Under-Heaven Peak.

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All-World Academy, Commerce Academy, atop a high building.

"Mmm~back there~"

"Wen Ying, do you really like this pavilion so much?"

"Zheng Zhu, the view from this little pavilion is broad, encompassing hundreds of miles. Don't you find it especially thrilling?"

"Wen Ying, as long as you are happy! However, this time at the Calligraphy and Painting Academy and the Chess Academy, we were almost successful, but that little bitch Yu Qingtan spoiled our plans."

"Hmph, I'll go get some slots from a few old men tomorrow. As for that little girl, if she doesn't enter All-Under-Heaven Peak, fine, but if she does and you guys still can't take her down, ugh!"

"Wen Ying, you're the best!"