In the hall of Dawang Mountain Villa, a table had been set up with a Go board spread out on it.

Zhang Bin and Lv Yuze sat opposite each other, preparing to play a crucial game of Go.

Of course, there was a referee: Pan Jie, the leading figure in the modern Go world.

At just 25 years old, Pan Jie had swept through the world's masters, devastating those from the Island Nation and Korea to the point of utter defeat and earning him the nickname "World Go King." He was one of China's most talented Go players.

Naturally, Zhang Bin hadn't invited him; Lv Yuze had brought him along. Pan had been waiting outside but now entered to serve as the referee.

Zhang Bin wasn't worried about Pan Jie playing any tricks. Pan had an excellent reputation and wouldn't help someone cheat. Besides, cheating in a game of Go was incredibly difficult.

Staring at Zhang Bin as if looking at a dead man, Lv Yuze said mockingly, "Zhang Bin, honestly, there's no need to play. You're guaranteed to lose."

"Why? Are you some kind of Go grandmaster?" Zhang Bin feigned a look of great surprise.

Many guests closed their eyes, unable to bear watching. They couldn't believe Zhang Bin had no clue about Lv Yuze's skill in Go yet still made such a bet with him. It was simply unwise. They wondered how he had ever become known as the King of Gamblers.

Zhang Bin is definitely going to lose. There's no suspense at all, they all thought with a sense of resignation.

"Hahaha..." Lv Yuze burst into loud laughter, his face alight with pride and smugness. "While I may not be a Go grandmaster, I am the world's top Go player. Even the Go King, Master Pan Jie, is no match for me. It's just that Master Pan can sweep the Go world on his own, so there's no need for me to step in. Besides, I couldn't care less about that paltry prize money."

"What? You're the number one player in the Go world? Even Pan Jie is no match for you?" Zhang Bin looked astonished, his face a mask of disbelief.

All the guests were equally dumbfounded, shocked by this revelation.

They had known Lv Yuze was extremely good at Go, but they never realized he was so formidable he could claim to be the world's best player.

Looking at Lv Yuze with admiration and reverence, Pan Jie said seriously, "Everyone, I am, in fact, Lv Yuze's disciple. The reason I've become the world's top Go player is entirely due to my master's diligent teachings. Unfortunately, I am still no match for him. Even now, when I play Go against him, I can give it my all and still be lucky to win one game out of three. My master is too strong; I am far, far inferior to him. In fact, I believe my master's skill in Go surpasses any player in history, even the ancient Master Huanglong. So, I agree with my master—this game truly doesn't need to be played. The difference in skill is just too vast."

"My god, Lv Yuze is that good at Go? How is that possible?"

All the guests were so shocked they could hardly believe their ears, staring at Lv Yuze as if he were some kind of monster.

However, as the world's top Go player who had swept international masters, Pan Jie had earned countless honors and rewards. It was impossible for him to be lying, nor would he disparage himself, as that would be a massive blow to his popularity.

If he said it, it must be true.

In that case, how could Zhang Bin possibly win? He was doomed to suffer a crushing defeat. If that was the case, it would be better to simply resign and save some face.

This is terrible, just terrible. Zhang Bin walked right into Lv Yuze's trap. The company is gone... Zhu Danyan thought, so panicked she nearly fainted.

Su Man also looked extremely worried, nearly biting through her red lips.

"Despicable. Simply despicable and shameless," Mi Yiyao said angrily from the side.

"Master Tianlong, please, do something! Kill him!" Ma Rufei pleaded, hurrying to Master Tianlong's side and lowering his voice.

"Get lost," Master Tianlong retorted with a dismissive laugh. How could he possibly do such a thing? Not only would he gain no merit, but it would be a transgression, making his future Heavenly Tribulation terrifyingly difficult.

"Dawei, think of something!" Ma Rufei immediately changed his target, whispering urgently in Zhao Dawei's ear. "You can't just stand by and watch my and Zhang Bin's company go down the drain, can you?"

"What's the rush? It's the best of three games. Even if he loses this one, there are still two more," Zhao Dawei replied. Although he was also a bit nervous, he had been through enough to remain calm.

"Guys, as soon as they start playing, we'll rush them, beat the hell out of Lv Yuze, and flip the board," Zhang Haijun recklessly schemed with the friends he'd brought along. He was completely unaware that two terrifying experts stood behind Lv Yuze: one at the Golden Core Mid-Stage and an SS-Level Psychic Master. Even Lv Yuze himself was a formidable expert. For them to cause trouble would be suicide.

However, his friends were like newborn calves unafraid of a tiger. They all excitedly agreed, looking around for weapons. Wine bottles were the most plentiful, so they each quickly grabbed two, taking full ones if there were no empties. They looked eager for a fight.

Meanwhile, all eyes were on Zhang Bin, waiting to see if he would concede.

A thick sneer spread across Lv Yuze's face. He looked at Zhang Bin and chuckled strangely. "Well? Do you want to challenge me for the title of the world's number one Go player?"

"Lv Yuze, you talk too much. Let's begin," Zhang Bin said, showing no fear or apprehension at all, as if the man before him wasn't the world's top Go player, but a clumsy, third-rate amateur.

All the guests were surprised, their faces showing odd expressions.

Zhang Bin is still going to play? Does he think he can win?

He seemed to be overestimating his own abilities.

Brother Bin, you must have known we were going to flip the board! That's why you agreed to play him, Zhang Haijun thought triumphantly. I'm going to be a hero this time!

Heh heh... Soon I'll crush you until not a single piece is left on the board and vent all this bitter anger, Lv Yuze thought, a vicious sneer twisting his features.

The match began immediately. Lv Yuze had good luck and won the right to play with the black stones. Taking the first move, he placed a stone on a star point.

Zhang Bin took a white stone and casually placed it elsewhere on the board.

They played swiftly, making over a dozen moves in just a few minutes.

At first, Lv Yuze's face was filled with contempt, but as the game progressed, his expression grew serious, and his brow furrowed deeply. His pace slowed considerably.

Pan Jie, standing by as the referee, also saw his expression change. A look of utter disbelief washed over his face, and his eyes glinted with alarm.

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