Chapter 1415: The Junior is a Formations Master

The Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan picked up a chess piece and studied the entire chessboard, a flicker of hesitation crossing his eyes.

“Impressive, you’ve managed to push me to this point.”

He transformed the piece into the wide road of time and placed it at the heart of his strategy.

“Senior, you’re too kind. This situation only arose because you weren’t taking it seriously and allowed me some leeway.”

Xu Fan picked up a piece, which morphed into the Path of Fate, and gently placed it at the center of the chessboard’s world.

In an instant, the various path pieces coalesced into a complete chaotic grand formation.

At the formation’s core, a seed was on the verge of sprouting.

The seed began to link Xu Fan and all the chess pieces of the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan.

“Impressive, but still too young. Though, you’re stronger than I was at the Great Saint level,” the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan remarked with admiration.

Just then, in a corner glowing with holy light, the Holy Light Girl emerged from her seclusion.

Stepping out of the holy light palace she had built, she caught sight of the dazzling world chessboard shimmering with myriad lights.

“Senior, Master Xu, how many games have you played?” the Holy Light Girl asked, her voice slightly dazed.

“Still the third game; your seclusion this time was quite lengthy,” Xu Fan replied with a smile.

“Still the third game?!”

“It’s been 150,000 years! Master Xu, you’re incredible!” the Holy Light Girl exclaimed in astonishment.

“The stakes are high; I can’t afford to be careless,” Xu Fan said calmly.

At that moment, the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan placed another piece, transforming it into the star path, which formed a barrier severing the connection between the seed and the other pieces.

“Keep going, I believe in you!” After saying this, the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan turned to the Holy Light Girl.

“After 150,000 years in seclusion, how come it feels like you haven’t made any progress?”

A unique holy light condensed in the air, forming a radiant crystal tear that landed in the Holy Light Girl’s hand.

“This is our Cloud God Clan’s true understanding of the holy light path. See if you can grasp it,” the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan said.

As soon as the Holy Light Girl touched the crystal tear, she felt a surge of excitement.

This complete understanding of the holy light path, distinct from her own clan’s teachings, was exactly what she needed.

“Thank you, Senior!”

The Holy Light Girl, beaming with joy, retreated to her corner of the holy light palace, her appearance lasting less than a quarter of an hour.

“Don’t lose focus; concentrate on the game.”

“This match will determine your future destiny.”

“But don’t worry; when I take you back to the Cloud God Clan, I’ll integrate your true spirit into our clan’s Cycle Road.”

“Then, you and I will both be part of the Cloud God Clan.”

The Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan watched Xu Fan, who was deep in thought holding a chess piece, and allowed a faint smile to cross his face.

To play chess at the Great Saint level with him to this extent already marked Xu Fan as a remarkable talent in their clan.

After bringing him back and nurturing him a bit, he becomes a top-tier practitioner of a unique path.

“Senior, what you said is quite compelling; I’m tempted.”

“Unfortunately, I belong to the human race.”

A chess piece transformed into the Wide Road of Wood and gently fell, as if nourishing the core of the grand formation it had built, causing it to gradually grow stronger.

“A little resistance is understandable; you’ll get used to it in time.”

The Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan picked up a piece, pondered for a moment, and then made his next move.

Another 60,000 years passed, and the two remained in their previous positions.

At this point, on the chessboard, the area controlled by the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan’s pieces had surpassed 70%.

He was in a dominant position, closing in on Xu Fan’s remaining three pieces.

“Junior, you’re quite cunning. You’re calculating my moves, trying to turn the tables when all seems lost.” The Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan laughed as he observed Xu Fan deep in thought.

“Senior, you’re truly remarkable; you’ve seen through me,” Xu Fan replied calmly.

“Go on; let’s see how you turn this around.” A flicker of excitement appeared in the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan’s eyes.

“Then please watch closely, Senior!”

1,000 years later, Xu Fan was left with only one piece on the board. If it were destroyed, he would lose.

Yet, the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan felt a growing unease.

He realized he could no longer predict the evolution of the pieces on the board.

Even though only Xu Fan’s single piece remained, it felt incomprehensible to him.

“Junior, hurry up and make your next move; let’s see how you turn this around.” The Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan’s tone grew impatient.

Since mastering the Realm Chess and reaching its peak, he had rarely felt this way.

Usually, this feeling meant he was on the verge of defeat.

But this sensation only arose when facing truly formidable opponents.

Now, a mere Great Saint across from him, someone he could easily crush, was making him feel this way.

“Senior, the timing isn’t right yet; please be patient.”

Xu Fan’s voice was hoarse, and he was utterly exhausted.

After playing Realm Chess with a Chaotic Great Saint-level opponent for 210,000 years, he had drained all his energy.

After a brief pause, Xu Fan’s spirit recovered slightly.

He then picked up a piece that transformed into the Wide Road of Life and placed it beside his last remaining piece.

In an instant, the two pieces merged into an indestructible small world.

“Even now, you remain patient; aren’t you afraid it will all collapse in the end?”

The piece of the Wide Road of Destruction landed on the board, stirring up a storm.

But the small world formed by those two pieces stood firm, unyielding against the tempest.

As time passed, one focused on offense while the other defended.

Xu Fan was like a hero hanging on by a thread, while his opponent was a fully equipped powerhouse, capable of delivering a fatal blow with ease.

Yet both remained calm; the fully powered opponent didn’t act recklessly.

This stalemate lasted for 30,000 years. Despite the full force of the chessboard converging on the small world, the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan couldn’t break through.

Gradually, he lost his patience.

“Junior, impressive, but I’m done playing games.” The Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan began building in other untouched areas of the board.

If he filled this space, the weight of the world formed by his pieces would crush the small world.

“You may proceed, Senior.” Xu Fan said, placing another piece of the Wide Road of Life.

At that moment, the indestructible small world blossomed like a flower, radiating an otherworldly glow.

Just then, as if summoned, all of Xu Fan’s destroyed pieces reappeared in their original positions, replacing the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan’s pieces.

The tide turned instantly. Xu Fan’s side became the dominant force, rapidly consuming the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan’s pieces.

Seeing this, the Powerful Being from the Cloud God Clan was stunned.

“How did you do that?” he asked in disbelief.

“Senior, as you can see, I am a formations master. Building a Cycle Road on the chessboard to resurrect all my pieces isn’t too much, is it?” Xu Fan replied with a polite smile.