chsdbacks Chapter 1113 Yue Shan He Tu
Chapter 1113 Yue Shan He Tu
When Tang Lan regained her sight,
However, they found themselves in a stone pavilion in an ancient temple deep in the mountains.
A somewhat ethereal old man sat before him, admiring the scenery while pouring himself a drink.
From the surrounding mountains and streams, one can faintly hear the chaotic cries of various birds and beasts.
Tang Lan initially thought it was an illusion, but the old man strangely raised his head and gave him a meaningful smile.
Lingling was still outside and had not entered this strange space with Tang Lan.
From this, Tang Lan could confirm that only those who touched the painting could enter this place, that is, the world inside the painting.
"You can see me?"
Tang Lan looked at the old man in front of her and tentatively asked.
"No, I can't!"
"But I can feel your presence and the message you're trying to convey!"
The illusory old man shook his head and explained with a smile.
The old man never looked up at Tang Lan, but instead picked up his teacup and gazed at the distant sea of clouds and mountains.
This feeling gave Tang Lan a sense of disconnect, as if the two of them were in different times and spaces.
However, they are able to communicate with each other through some special medium.
"Where am I?"
Tang Lan asked again.
"The Landscape of the Hundred Yue Regions!"
"And I am the spirit of the Baiyue Mountain and River Map."
"I never expected that after so long, I would actually meet someone I'm destined to meet."
At this moment, the old man finally looked up and gave Tang Lan a faint smile.
But his gaze was unfocused, because he had already said he couldn't see Tang Lan.
"Then, how can I make you see it?"
"Or rather, why did I get here in the first place? It couldn't have been just some random thing that got me in!"
Tang Lan gave an unnatural smile.
At this moment, he couldn't help but wonder if the old man in front of him was behind it all.
Regardless of the other party's intentions, Tang Lan would not be willing to be a pawn to be manipulated.
"Yes, you're right!"
"This is the intention of the Baiyue Landscape Map itself, or you could say it was the intention of its first owner. It has nothing to do with me."
The old man explained with a smile.
At this point, the old man suddenly pointed to the chessboard in front of him and said, "If you beat me, I can let you go and acknowledge you as my master."
"If you lose, then you will stay here forever and become one of the people in this little world."
The old man spoke these words in a very flippant tone.
He didn't seem to care about Tang Lan's refusal, because no one but him could escape from the Baiyue Mountain and River Map so easily.
After all, this was a divine artifact that the King of Baiyue infused with divinity after he became a demigod.
Although many things happened along the way, which resulted in this artifact only being called a semi-divine artifact, it is not comparable to ordinary semi-divine artifacts.
"Okay, I promise!"
Tang Lan frowned and pondered for a moment, then nodded.
Then the old man waved his hand, and Tang Lan felt the surrounding space change again.
The place where he and the old man were standing instantly transformed from the stone pavilion into a calm lake.
Strangely, the two people were merely floating on the surface of the lake, showing no sign of sinking.
"Then I'll go first!"
The old man smiled slightly, seemingly having no intention of giving up his son.
He placed the black piece on the board first, creating ripples.
At the same time, a giant water shark materialized from the lake water behind him, leaping out of the water and lunging at Tang Lan.
Tang Lan frowned slightly, and the white piece followed closely behind, placed on the chessboard. The two players were evenly matched.
In an instant, a water wall filled with sharp spikes appeared in front of Tang Lan.
As the water shark collided with the water wall, and the two dissipated, only a rich aquatic spiritual energy remained in the surrounding area.
The old man, having gained morale number four, was relentless. As the black piece fell, countless water spirits transformed into flying eagles that hovered in mid-air, their eyes fixed on Tang Lan opposite them.
On the other hand, a water-transformed lotus flower suddenly appeared above Tang Lan's head.
Each time it is attacked, the lotus flower will release beams of soul light to block the attack.
Both sides attacked and defended, resulting in a back-and-forth battle.
Although the old man's aura was fierce, Tang Lan's defense was watertight.
Immersed in the game of chess, the two completely ignored the passage of time.
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Fang Xiaotiandi had turned into night.
Tang Lan and his companion had already appeared in the sky a thousand meters above the ground. Each manifestation of their chess intentions caused changes in the heavens and earth.
The scene of dragons and phoenixes fighting was like a battle between gods; even a single word uttered could cause a great change in the world.
Before we knew it, it started to rain.
Both of them emitted a faint glow of soul power to protect themselves from the surrounding rain.
As dawn broke and the drizzle subsided, the two of them completely stopped moving.
Only by delving deep into the game can Tang Lan perceive its mysteries.
The chessboard, which appears to be only the size of a tabletop, is actually as vast as the world itself.
During the game, Tang Lan even transformed into a god capable of creating all things, engaging in countless rounds of combat with masters of the same level.
"It's a draw!"
"Junior, you're very good. You're the first person to tie with me."
"According to the previous rules, a draw would be considered a victory for the test taker. Now you are qualified to sign a contract with this semi-divine artifact."
"But whether you succeed depends on your own luck!"
After the old man finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the two returned to the stone pavilion where they had been before.
However, the chessboard on the stone table had disappeared.
Instead, there was a painting that was exactly the same as the one Tang Lan had seen in the outside world.
However, the Baiyue landscape map now radiates a dazzling seven-colored light, making it no longer an ordinary object.
Tang Lan understood immediately, and after slicing her right finger, she dripped a drop of her blood onto the Baiyue Mountain and River Map.
In an instant, a burst of crimson light emanated from this semi-divine artifact.
Tang Lan felt as if something had been added to her soul.
It's obvious that the Baiyue Mountain and River Map has agreed to sign a contract with me.
However, a complex expression appeared on the old man's face.
After a long while, he said with a helpless expression, "The Landscape Map has been waiting here for ten thousand years, and it seems to be getting a little impatient."
"As the current successor of the Baiyue Landscape Map, I think I can tell you some secrets."
The old man took a deep breath, then sighed softly.
Tang Lan remained silent, simply waiting for the other person to continue.
"Back then, the Baiyue were the strongest empire on the entire continent, occupying almost 60% of the continent's territory."
"The reason why Baiyue is called Baiyue is that it was a powerful empire composed of nearly a hundred races."
"With the strength of the Baiyue king back then, he was almost invincible, conquering cities and unifying various regions."
Tang Lan waved her hand helplessly after hearing this and said, "Get to the point!" (End of this chapter)