Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 2258: Chapter 2259: Only After Great Strife May One Speak of Non-Strife (2nd Update)

On this side, Xue An slowly extracted his arm from the passage, and then looked leisurely at Liang Dikang and others, whose faces were pale and eyes were filled with terror.

"Did you see that? This is my rule!"

Liang Dikang and the others nodded instinctively, not daring to make a sound.

Xue An waved his hand, "Get lost!"

These people felt as if pardoned and immediately scattered like birds and beasts.

In the blink of an eye, the previously aggressive group of people had disappeared, everything returning to tranquility once more.

But Xue An did not turn around to leave, instead he smiled and looked towards the darkness in the distance.

"You’ve been hiding in the shadows for so long, are you still not planning to show yourself?"

With this questioning tone, a soft sigh came from the darkness.

"Honestly, Xue An, I thought you would grow, but I never expected your growth to be so rapid!"

With these words, a tabby cat strutted out elegantly.

"Big Smelly Cat?" Yue Qinghuan cried out in surprise.

Upon hearing this nickname, the tabby cat’s face showed a helpless expression.

This expression, belonging to humans, appeared on a cat’s face, looking entirely comical.

"Second Miss, could you please stop calling me Big Smelly Cat every time we meet? After all, I am a commander leading a region, and it makes me lose face!"

"Then what should I call you, Big Smelly Cat?"

"Tabby Cat is fine, Cat Master is also okay, just don’t call me Big Smelly Cat, it sounds disgusting to me!" Tabby Cat said helplessly.

"Pah! As if you’re really Cat Master!" Yue Qinghuan spat, but laughed herself.

Tabby Cat wouldn’t dare provoke Yue Qinghuan, so he pretended not to hear.

He turned his head and grinned at Xue An, "Kid, Cat Master originally intended to help you deal with Liang Dikang’s group, but you gave me such a big surprise instead. I’m sure the master will be just as amazed when he sees you!"

Xue An’s expression showed slight movement because he knew that the person he was about to meet was the one who left the armory and buried the souls of Hua Clan warriors inside.

About this person, Xue An was full of curiosity.

Because he really wanted to know what exactly happened back then!

Seemingly seeing through Xue An’s doubts and eagerness, Tabby Cat chuckled and then turned around.

"Let’s go, the master is waiting for you at home!"

At this time they were right before the Yue Clan’s branch veins, so under the guidance of Tabby Cat, they soon arrived at the Yue Clan.

This residence was completely different from the majestic grandeur Xue An had imagined—indeed, overly ordinary.

It looked just like an ordinary wealthy family’s house.

When the two and the cat landed on the ground, the guards at the door immediately moved aside and bowed in salute.

"Greetings to the Second Miss! Greetings to Cat Master!"

Tabby Cat walked proudly through them, looking very satisfied.

Yue Qinghuan remained expressionless, but her eyes subtly revealed a trace of excitement.

Being away from home for so long, she indeed missed her brother.

Wonder if he is doing well!

With this in mind, the two and one cat entered the residence and walked towards the back.

But as soon as they arrived before the backyard flower hall, they saw Second Maid standing there, seemingly waiting for them.

"Second Maid!"

Yue Qinghuan had great respect for her brother’s maid.

Second Maid nodded, her gaze lingering on Xue An for a deep moment.

She suddenly smiled.

"Qing Huan, your brother asked me to wait here for you, but only let this young man enter alone!"

Hm?

Yue Qinghuan was stunned, completely confused by her brother’s intention.

She had come all this way back, yet her brother didn’t rush to see her but wanted to see Xue An alone?

What kind of reason is this?

A flood of doubts rose in her heart, but having grown up with her brother, she obediently stopped and then whispered to Xue An.

"Go ahead, my brother wants to see you!"

Xue An nodded and then strode inside.

It was still the bright and charming flower hall, still the comforting warm wind.

This backyard seemed to be a world of its own, independent of the outside environment.

Xue An’s eyes revealed a hint of surprise.

Because upon entering the backyard, he hadn’t sensed any fluctuation of magical arts, just simply crossed a door, resulting in such a huge change of scenery inside and out.

Such means were inconceivable.

At that moment, a faint voice came from the flower hall.

"Do you play chess?"

"I know a little!"

"Alright, accompany me for a game!"

With these words, Xue An felt the scene before him suddenly change, finding himself directly on an ancient battlefield soaked with blood.

Standing atop a hill, beneath his feet was a battlefield drenched in blood.

While on the battlefield were countless soldiers.

These soldiers stood according to the layout of a chessboard, divided clearly by the Chu River and Han Boundary.

The soldiers on Xue An’s side wore fiery red armor, while those on the other side of Chu River and Han Boundary wore black.

Such a scene made Xue An raise his eyebrow slightly, simultaneously the voice on the opposite hill spoke.

"You are the guest, you go first!"

Upon these words, a huge chessboard appeared before Xue An.

Without hesitation, Xue An made a move.

Instantly, the sound of warhorses neighing echoed, the battlefield’s dynamics changed in response.

"A very unoriginal opening!" commented the voice opposite as he responded with a move.

In an instant, the two were locked in a fierce struggle, with the battlefield dynamics intensifying.

Suddenly, the voice chuckled lightly, "Haha, you’re beaten!"

As he spoke, a chariot rumbled forward, arriving directly at the foothill of Xue An’s hill. One more step, and this hill would be shattered by the chariot.

Checkmate!

This was an absolute win.

Yet Xue An remained unfazed and said, "Not necessarily!"

With that, he made another move, and immediately a shout from a small soldier on the opposing battlefield echoed, marching straight forward a step.

And with this step, all retreat pathways for the opponent were sealed, forming an unsolvable deadlock.

The key role was played by an ordinary pawn that could only advance step by step even when attacking!

The game was concluded, yet the opposing side fell silent.

After a long while, the voice sighed lightly, "Well played! To checkmate my old general with a mere pawn! What’s this move called?"

Xue An shook his head, "There’s no specific move! Because I believe, as a pawn that has crossed the river, it can only fight forward fiercely to survive. Hence, after great struggle we can speak of non-struggle, after great achievement we can speak of nothingness! Before unstoppable momentum, any strategy is illusory!"

"Well said!" Applause resounded from the opposite side, "It seems Tabby Cat wasn’t wrong, you truly are a rare talent!"

With these words, the battlefield scenery vanished instantly, and Xue An found himself sitting in the flower hall.

Opposite him, a stunningly beautiful youth sat in a chair, smiling at him.