Chapter 1764: A Bad Move

Watching the gradually solidifying phantom, everyone was stunned beyond words.

Unlike the ethereal and indistinct form of the Medicine Ancestor, Ye Yuan's figure appeared extremely solid.

At a glance, one could tell it was Ye Yuan!

“This… what’s going on? Why has Ye Yuan replaced the Medicine Ancestor’s opponent?”

“Are you kidding me? Ye Yuan is going to play against the Medicine Ancestor in place of the Saint Ancestor?”

“Never heard of anyone being able to replace the Saint Ancestor. What happened in the game? How could this happen?”

…

At this moment, the Priest Temple was in shock.

The Saint Ancestor High Priest had been playing against the Medicine Ancestor for fifty million years. Throughout the long river of history, countless geniuses had challenged the ‘Ask Not’ game.

In fact, eleven of them had truly succeeded.

But never had anyone heard of someone taking the Saint Ancestor’s place to play against the Medicine Ancestor!

Such a thing would be unbelievable even if spoken of.

Today, it was actually happening right before their eyes.

How could they not be astonished?

Yet, this was not the end!

Across from him, the Medicine Ancestor’s aura began to surge, and a Dao aura spread between heaven and earth.

Seeing this, everyone’s expressions changed dramatically.

Xiu looked shocked and murmured, “This… without the Saint Ancestor’s absolute suppression, the Medicine Ancestor’s Dao charm has fully released! This is a duel between Ye Yuan and the Medicine Ancestor! How did this kid manage that?”

Xiu knew that this was only a simplified version of ‘Ask Not’.

The Medicine Ancestor’s Dao charm was less than a millionth of the true ‘Ask Not’!

Yet even so, it was beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Otherwise, only eleven people would have passed the trial in fifty million years.

However, in previous trials, the Saint Ancestor High Priest had used his own overwhelming strength to forcibly suppress the Medicine Ancestor’s Dao charm.

As Ye Yuan had said, this ‘Ask Not’ was originally a sure-win game.

The only issue was whether the challenger could withstand the pressure of his will.

But once the Medicine Ancestor’s Dao charm lost its suppression, it became the true Medicine Ancestor!

Even though this was only a tiny fraction of the Medicine Ancestor’s Dao charm.

Everyone was baffled, but there was no doubt that Ye Yuan’s ability to replace him was not something ordinary people could achieve!

“Could it be that Ye Yuan erased the Saint Ancestor’s will?”

Ni Kun was startled by this sudden thought and immediately denied it.

That was impossible!

Back then, he had personally experienced the power of the Saint Ancestor’s will.

That kind of power made one unable to even conceive of resistance.

If his own will was an ant, then the Saint Ancestor’s will was a mountain!

Between the two, there was no such thing as resistance.

There was only submission!

Ye Yuan’s current strength was inferior to his own back then; how could he erase the Saint Ancestor’s will?

Yet deep inside, Ni Kun felt a different voice spreading relentlessly.

…

Inside the game, a giant ten thousand zhang tall stood opposite Ye Yuan.

Its aura was more than a hundred times stronger than before!

“Interesting. I never thought that in this world, someone could release a trace of my residual Dao charm from under Yi’s control. You are probably the first in fifty million years, aren’t you?”

High above, a pair of eyes like two bright lamps in the night fixed on Ye Yuan.

That gaze overlooked the world!

Even though it was merely a trace of residual Dao charm, not even a lingering thought.

This look, as if at an ant, made Ye Yuan very uncomfortable.

Ye Yuan said calmly, “I have long heard that the Medicine Ancestor’s alchemy path is unmatched in the world. Today, I wish to test it!”

The phantom showed a hint of surprise and said with a faint smile, “Test it? Hmph, little one, you are not qualified!”

His words were full of contempt.

The Medicine Ancestor was a proud Medicine Ancestor.

Although this was only a residual Dao charm left fifty million years ago, his pride was still irreplaceable.

He was the man standing at the pinnacle of the alchemy path in this world.

In truth, who did he look down on besides Ye Yuan?

Even the Saint Ancestor High Priest from fifty million years ago was probably beneath his notice, right?

The words ‘Ask Not’ already revealed this contempt.

Perhaps this was the real reason the Saint Ancestor High Priest, after painful reflection, resolved to surpass the Medicine Ancestor?

This humiliation was probably not easy for a proud demon clan powerhouse like the Saint Ancestor High Priest to wash away.

However, at this moment, Ye Yuan could truly feel the power of the Medicine Ancestor before him!

Without the Saint Ancestor High Priest’s suppression, this Medicine Ancestor was even stronger than the Saint Ancestor High Priest had been moments ago.

Ye Yuan was naturally disdainful of this arrogance and said calmly, “We haven’t competed yet; how do you know I’m not qualified?”

With that, without waiting for the Medicine Ancestor’s reply, he pointed his fingers to form a piece, and a black stone condensed in the void!

Crack!

A crisp sound echoed through the heavens!

A Dao aura spread out!

With one stone placed, the entire board shone with dazzling light.

Two overwhelming auras surged into the sky, and all the pieces seemed to come alive.

On the entire board, thousands of horses galloped, and a fierce wind howled.

Two Dao auras clashed, biting at each other, neither willing to yield an inch.

Within the small space, the essence of the Dao was fully displayed.

The Medicine Ancestor’s gaze sharpened, and he exclaimed, “Tengen! Little one, you have quite the nerve. You are digging your own grave!”

Crack!

Above the void, light flickered!

Ye Yuan’s phantom placed a stone, aiming directly at Tengen.

“Tengen!” Below, everyone exclaimed.

Seeing this, Ni Kun sneered, “This kid is a complete amateur! Placing a stone at Tengen in such a crippled game—how is that different from suicide?”

Di Qiu also shook his head and said, “His entrance was stunning, and I thought this child was something special. I never expected him to be so inept. This defeat will likely cost him his life!”

Ye Yuan’s move was seen by everyone as a wasted move.

This game of ‘Ask Not’ was actually a replay of many steps backward, made by the Saint Ancestor High Priest himself.

Every step had a set pattern.

In other words, it was taking back moves!

As long as one could withstand the Saint Ancestor’s will, one could become a piece in the Saint Ancestor’s hand, step by step, until victory.

It was just that few could endure the willpower for so many steps.

But now, Ye Yuan’s move completely surprised everyone.

Of course, many present understood the game.

This move, in everyone’s eyes, was a wasted move.

After all, the Saint Ancestor High Priest’s chess skill and Dao charm were astonishing; the steps he deduced were surely the most perfect.

Now, Ye Yuan was trying a different path.

And he had made a bad move—how could they not be surprised?

Between black and white stones, Tengen was a must-contest point!

This game also revolved around a fierce struggle for Tengen.

But no one dared to play Tengen first!

Even a Dao Ancestor dared not!

Because that would leave no room to retreat.

Yet Ye Yuan did it without hesitation!