Heaven-Defying Rebel Sage

Xuan Ming comprehended the marvelous technique of Ninety-Nine Return to Origin, through which he saw through the true essence of chess, thoroughly understanding its mysteries and realized the Heavenly Origin One Finger.

The Heavenly Origin One Finger is derived from the central position in a game of chess; it also symbolizes the center of the myriad worlds and conveys an air of supreme arrogance, as if among the Three Thousand Worlds, I alone am honored! All creations originate from me, and I alone am honored—such is the implication, with profound and extensive implications, and its power is certainly not small.

"Good, Heavenly Origin One Finger! This is a wonderful method I comprehended from the patterns and board of chess, truly demonstrating the boundlessness of the Great Dao, hiding such profound and supreme truths even within the game of chess! To enhance my Heavenly Origin One Finger, it seems I will need to engage in numerous games with others. How about your skills in chess?" Xuan Ming said slowly.

"Me?" Wukong couldn’t help but let out a snort of laughter, "I don’t even know how to arrange the pieces, let alone compete in a game."

Known as the restless mind, Wukong is fond of activity rather than stillness. Although he has now tamed his restless mind and become the Fighting Sage, the ultimate deity in the Buddhist Sect, he still can’t be bothered to learn the tedious, contemplative art of playing chess, where life and death fate of black and white stones hang in the balance. After all, it is said that while one can change the nature of the land, one’s true nature is hard to shift. Moreover, he finds playing chess dull and uninteresting, failing to exhibit the kind of overbearing dominance and ferocity that befits a man, hence his reluctance to learn.

A man’s actions should be ferocious, and kindness does not stand alongside such actions!

Since ancient times, excessive benevolence has harmed people; only through killing can one uphold truth! A man should kill.

Xuan Ming shook his head slightly and said, "You rascal, I’m afraid you’re only capable of those outrageous actions like burning zithers and cooking cranes. Such refined activities are simply not for you!"

Wukong retorted with a strange laugh, "I can paint! Don’t forget, I was once known as Sun the Ape, and my painting skills reached the pinnacle of perfection."

Xuan Ming just humphed lightly, saying, "I’ve just comprehended this Heavenly Origin One Finger, and I need a worthy opponent to help me enhance it further. I wonder which Saint out there possesses masterful chess skills that could provide me with a challenging match?"

After Xuan Ming comprehended the Heavenly Origin One Finger, he completely penetrated the true essence and mysteries of chess. His chess abilities had reached the pinnacle, very advanced indeed. To defeat a master of the secular world would probably take but an instant.