Chen Tian also adjusted his emotions. This was not the time for sorrow; it was time to leave the labyrinth as quickly as possible.
Afterward, Chen Tian and his companion wandered around the labyrinth for half a day. Xue Yuanlong then spoke, "Master, it seems we've returned to where we started."
Chen Tian looked around and touched his forehead. Changing labyrinths were truly difficult to navigate!
Chen Tian had lost track of how long he had walked or how many paths he had taken in this labyrinth. To have returned to the starting point was infuriating.
However, they hadn't triggered any traps along the way, which suggested Chen Tian's luck was still good; he hadn't triggered any.
Then, as he slowly stepped forward, the ground instantly collapsed. Chen Tian felt like dying. It had triggered now. It had been fine before, so why did it trigger now?
After a moment of dizziness and shaking, Chen Tian and Xue Yuanlong found themselves on a platform. Below the platform, mechanical guards were arranged in an orderly fashion.
For example, the first row of mechanical guards were swordsmen, the second row were shield bearers, the third row were archers, and the fourth row were cavalry. The fifth row had only three mechanical guards, but the mechanical guards on the far left and right were black and white. Before them stood a mechanical guard wearing a crown, with a long sword planted in the ground.
The mechanical guards opposite them were the same. Chen Tian touched his head; this formation looked like a chess game!
Then, an interface popped up, and Chen Tian began to read.
"Do you wish to proceed to the second trial, the Chess Trial? Players must command the mechanical guards on the field to engage in battle. Defeating the opposing Emperor Guard will count as victory and allow passage through the second trial. The loser will be expelled from this place."
"Proceed?"
Chen Tian touched his head. A game of chess and combat. Simple enough. As a top-tier gamer four years ago, Chen Tian was proficient in all games. Would he be afraid of a mere chess game now?
He then clicked "Yes." The surroundings lit up, and a screen appeared before Chen Tian, indicating that the player had the first move.
Chen Tian looked at his own chess board. The first row consisted of swordsmen, pieces with excellent close-combat capabilities. The second row of shield bearers were for defense.
Chen Tian decided to make a probing move to gauge the opponent's strength. He instantly clicked on the third swordsman from the left in the first row on his screen and moved it forward one square.
Chen Tian then said, "Chess is merely a game of right and wrong. Every correct move leads to victory, but a single wrong move can lead to a loss of the entire game."
Chen Tian's mind calculated countless scenarios, but before he could finish, the entire chess board moved in unison with the swordsman's advance.
The shield bearers, who were behind the swordsmen, moved next to them. The archers retreated three steps, and the cavalry all gathered on the left side.
Chen Tian scratched his chin and said, "One move, and everything moves? Except for those three behind."
Chen Tian immediately understood. This method of playing chess meant that when one piece moved, all pieces moved in conjunction, with the exception of the three pieces in the rear. All pieces in front would shift their positions according to Chen Tian's movements.
Then it was the opponent's turn. The opponent's cavalry directly moved in front of the swordsmen. Instantly, numerous pieces shifted their positions.
At the same time, some of the opponent's pieces moved directly towards Chen Tian's pieces. In an instant, two of Chen Tian's shield bearers and one archer disappeared, replaced by the opponent's pieces.
Chen Tian's lips curled up. This chess game was somewhat interesting! He also had to pay attention to the pattern of movement. After all, he could only make one move. If he made the wrong move, all his pieces would be captured.
Chen Tian's mind constantly calculated various scenarios, far surpassing the calculation speed of a computer. The opponent was an electronic system, meaning its calculation capabilities were very powerful. Therefore, Chen Tian had to calculate even more diligently.
To surpass the calculation results of a machine, one must first become like a machine in their calculations. After a period of calculation, Chen Tian moved a cavalry unit to the front of the Emperor's piece on the left.
Then, the entire chess board shifted. Chen Tian's swordsmen eliminated three of the opponent's archers and occupied the second row.
It was the system's turn to move. This time, the opponent moved the Emperor's piece one square. Instantly, the entire chess board shifted, and Chen Tian's swordsmen were captured, leaving only one.
And it was within the opponent's territory. Chen Tian gritted his teeth; this was proving difficult.
This method of playing chess was no longer ordinary. However, it was still a game of right and wrong. Chen Tian had made wrong moves in the first two steps, which led to the current situation.
Chen Tian's brain began to calculate, and sweat beaded on his forehead. He then made a quyết định to move an archer forward to the first row.
Then, the entire chess board began to shift. The opponent's three shield bearers vanished.
Chen Tian's archer appeared at the back. The second row was occupied by cavalry, but the cavalry were scattered across the board. The shield bearers moved to the front of the Emperor's piece.
It was the opponent's turn to move. Instantly, the opponent moved a swordsman back one step, and the entire chess board shifted again. However, this time, no pieces disappeared. The opponent's pieces seemed to form a defensive formation, fiercely guarding their Emperor.
Chen Tian was stunned. Such powerful calculation ability! It had predicted his next move to capture the opponent's piece. Chen Tian began to calculate again. This chess game had already become a war of calculation.
Whoever calculated correctly would win; whoever calculated incorrectly would be checkmated!
Chen Tian's brain was constantly working, and his mind seemed unable to keep up with the speed of the scenes. Chen Tian was struggling; it was the first time he had calculated so many scenes.
Moving one piece would cause all pieces to shift. Moving which piece would result in what kind of shift. Which piece the opponent would move, and what shift it would cause.
Chen Tian's brain was slightly lagging behind the rapidly passing scenes. Chen Tian focused his mind, bit his fingertip, and then the scenes froze.
Chen Tian moved the black knight next to his Emperor, placing it in the first row.
Instantly, the entire chess board came to life. Countless pieces shifted positions, and at the same time, all of the opponent's shield bearers and three archers disappeared.
The situation on the board became favorable for Chen Tian.
However, the opponent's cavalry moved to the left. Instantly, the chess board shifted, and all of Chen Tian's archers disappeared.
Chen Tian's lips curled up. All of this was within his calculations; there was no panic whatsoever.
Then, Chen Tian moved his sole swordsman back to the front of the Emperor's piece. The entire chess board instantly shifted. In an instant, all of Chen Tian's pieces appeared on the opponent's side, while the opponent's pieces appeared on his own side in the first and third rows.
Chen Tian's pieces completely surrounded the opponent's Emperor. It was the opponent's turn. The opponent moved a knight, but this time, the entire chess board did not change.
Then, the giant screen above displayed: "Congratulations! You have passed the second trial!"
A dizzying sensation followed, and Chen Tian and Xue Yuanlong reappeared outside the labyrinth. One could say the entire city had returned to its normal appearance.
Chen Tian immediately fainted. The high-intensity calculations had caused immense fatigue to his brain. Chen Tian needed to sleep.
While Chen Tian slept, electronic voices continuously echoed. Xue Yuanlong placed Chen Tian on his lap, looked at the buildings before him, and waited quietly for something.
At the same time, he murmured, "So, everything about me was destined." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Meanwhile, in the third-level world, above a city, Qing Ling seemed to sense something. She looked up at the sky and said, "Another deity is about to awaken. But this is not enough. Brother, hurry!"