The memories of all humanity are awakening, except for mine.

The old man was hunched over, with a full head of white hair, and looked precarious, yet his eyes, which flashed with a fierce light, revealed endless majesty and ruthlessness.

With each step he took, a mournful roar seemed to resound, and the ground beneath his feet trembled.

The Bull Demon King's face was as pale as paper, and his eyes revealed unprecedented fear and shock.

He stared at the old man, his body trembling slightly involuntarily, and a low moo came from his throat, as if he were telling Jiang Chuan and Qing Yun something.

"Who is this...?"

Qingyun exclaimed in surprise. Although he had never seen this person before, judging from the Bull Demon King's reaction, the old man's identity was obviously extraordinary.

Jiang Chuan clenched his fists and asked the Bull Demon King in a low voice, "Who is he? Why are you so afraid of him?"

The Bull Demon King spoke with difficulty, his voice filled with fear and helplessness: "He... he is the evil demon of the demon race, once a hegemon of the demon realm, with unfathomable cultivation."

"Back when I was still in the demon realm, I offended him over a trivial matter and was hunted down by him for hundreds of years. In the end, I had no choice but to flee to the border of the demon realm for refuge."

"I never expected he would actually find this place..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan and Qing Yun felt a chill in their hearts.

"Hmph, Bull Demon King, do you still remember me?"

"It's one thing to eke out a living in the demon realm, but to actually come here and become a human's dog."

"This is truly a disgrace to our demon race!"

The Demon of Evil Chess sneered, his fierce eyes sweeping over Jiang Chuan and Qing Yun, "These two are your masters?"

He looked around, and suddenly a clear, loud laugh filled the air.

"He's actually just a mid-stage Xuan-rank trash."

"Oh? A blue-scaled eagle that has awakened the blue-scaled bloodline at the early stage of the Xuan rank and transformed into a human form, that's quite interesting."

"You, a demon king at the mid-stage of the Earth Rank, were actually defeated by these two people."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk."

What is the meaning of your life?

The Bull Demon King lowered his head and did not respond.

He knew that the Evil Game Demon was exceptionally powerful.

"However, you ants will all die here today!"

As soon as Evil Heart Demon finished speaking, the staff in his hand suddenly pointed at Jiang Chuan and the other two, and a terrifying wave of demonic power erupted instantly, as if it would devour them completely.

Before Jiang Chuan, Qing Yun, and the Bull Demon King could recover from the intimidation of the evil inner demon, the surrounding scenery underwent a dramatic change in an instant.

The forest path, which was originally ravaged by raging winds and filled with demonic energy, seemed to be kneaded and twisted by an invisible hand, instantly turning into nothingness.

Instead, there is a vast space filled with mystery.

There is no wind, no trees, no sky, no earth, only endless darkness and light intertwined.

However, what is most striking is not this strange sight, but the enormous chessboard in which they are currently situated.

This chessboard is no ordinary object; it is vast and boundless, as if it encompasses the entire universe.

Each chess piece is as majestic as a mountain, and the chessboard is outlined by rays of brilliant light, flowing like a galaxy, exuding an overwhelming and unstoppable demonic power.

"What...what's going on?"

Qingyun stared wide-eyed at what was happening before him in disbelief. He could even feel the demonic power flowing between the chess pieces, pressing against his skin as if it were a tangible substance, causing waves of stinging pain.

"Could it be the work of that evil inner demon?"

Jiang Chuan frowned, as he too sensed the demonic energy fluctuations emanating from the chessboard.

The feeling was as if they had been detached from the real world and pulled into an alternate dimension constructed with demonic power.

The Bull Demon King looked terrified and muttered in a low voice.

"This is the Demon Chess Game, the signature skill of the Evil Heart Demon. Legend has it that he can use his own demonic power as a guide to pull his opponent into the game, and the outcome of the battle depends entirely on the skill of the chess pieces."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "The Demon Chess Game? What is that?"

The Bull Demon King explained, "He can manipulate the power of the chessboard, turning every battle into a game of chess, and strangling the enemy."

"The space you see here is the chessboard world he created."

"Here, he is the absolute ruler."

Qingyun stared in disbelief at the rapidly changing scenery around him and exclaimed, "This... how is this possible? How could we have been pulled into a chessboard?"

The Bull Demon King's expression turned grim as he continued, "This is the terrifying aspect of the Evil Game Heart Demon."

"Once we enter his chessboard, all our moves and attacks will be ineffective, because this is his territory, he sets the rules, and he controls life and death."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan's heart sank, and he asked in a deep voice, "So, he's invincible on the chessboard?"

The Bull Demon King nodded heavily: "At least that's how it seems for now."

"We must find a way to break this deadlock, otherwise..."

Before the words were even finished, the evil demon opposite them let out a sinister laugh, a laugh that pierced the eardrums like a sharp blade, sending chills down one's spine.

The baguette in his hand gleamed with an eerie light, as if announcing an impending disaster.

Suddenly, a red halo appeared out of thin air beside Qingyun, surrounded by red light, like a ferocious beast ready to devour its prey.

Upon seeing this, the Bull Demon King's pupils contracted, and he roared, "Qingyun, get out of the way!"

Startled by the sound, Qingyun instinctively leaped to the side.

Almost the instant he left his spot, a deep black chess piece, radiating a strong murderous aura, fell from the sky and landed precisely on the spot where he had just been standing.

Where the chess piece landed, the ground instantly cracked, and a powerful shockwave spread outwards, causing dust to fly everywhere.

Qingyun, still shaken, asked breathlessly, "What...what happened?"

The Bull Demon King's face turned ashen, and he said gravely, "That was an attack from the evil chess demon. He used the chess pieces as a medium to unleash his attack. We must remain vigilant at all times, as any negligence could lead to a fatal blow."

Seeing this, Jiang Chuan felt a mix of anger and determination. He clenched his fists and looked firmly at the evil inner demon.

"How can we break this deadlock?"

"This chessboard looks like a series of checkpoints."

"Only by solving these challenges can we get out?"

Qingyun also snapped out of his daze and nodded vigorously in agreement: "That's right! We can't let him get away with this. We must find a way to break the power of the chessboard!"

Seeing that Jiang Chuan and Qing Yun were not intimidated by his intimidation, the evil demon in the game smirked coldly.

"Ignorant humans, do you really think you can achieve anything on this chessboard?"

Jiang Chuan coldly replied, "You underestimate us."

"So what if it's the power of the chessboard? Even if you set the rules, we are the ones who ultimately play the game!" Qingyun was also filled with passion, raising his head and declaring, "That's right! We are the players, not the pieces!"

At that moment, the evil chess demon swung his staff again, and countless black chess pieces shot out like a rainstorm, enveloping Jiang Chuan, Qing Yun, and the Bull Demon King.

Jiang Chuan gripped the Dragon Roar Sword tightly, and the sword radiated a dazzling light, forming a powerful spiritual energy shield that surrounded him.

However, even with his strong spiritual energy shield, he could not completely withstand the dense barrage of black chess pieces.

The black pieces that couldn't be blocked struck his shield, creating ripples that made Jiang Chuan's expression grow increasingly grave.

Qingyun transformed into the form of a Azure Scaled Eagle, its enormous wings flapping to form a solid Azure Scaled Shield, attempting to block the surging black chess pieces.

However, the shield, though strong, could not withstand a large number of attacks.

One by one, the black chess pieces crashed into the Azure Scale Shield. Although they failed to penetrate it directly, they caused violent shocks, making Qingyun sway and putting him in grave danger.

The Bull Demon King also transformed into his true form, his massive body radiating intense demonic power, forming a thick barrier.

However, the sheer force of the black pieces caused him to retreat slightly, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes.

Just as Jiang Chuan, Qing Yun, and the Bull Demon King were struggling to withstand the overwhelming number of black chess pieces, the sneer of the Evil Chess Demon rang out again: "Do you think you can withstand my offensive with mere defense?"

Seeing this, the evil demon in the heart curled up a cruel smile, pointed his baguette at the sky, and red light instantly emanated from the three of them.

Jiang Chuan and Qing Yun felt a chill run down their spines, realizing that the evil inner demon was about to launch an even more ferocious attack.

They immediately changed direction and quickly avoided the area within the red circle.

"Boom boom boom!"

After three loud explosions, the place where the three had just been standing was reduced to ruins, with dust flying everywhere.

However, to everyone's astonishment, the ruins were instantly repaired by the power of the chessboard in the next second, returning to their original state as if the explosion had never happened.

Jiang Chuan was deeply shocked by what he saw.

Looking into the cold, sinister gaze of the evil chessboard demon, he couldn't help but ponder, "This chessboard's power not only traps us within it, but it can also repair the damaged environment at any time. Therefore, no matter how much we try to destroy it, we cannot break this stalemate. How can we possibly break this deadlock?"

Qingyun reverted to human form, his forehead covered in cold sweat, and asked anxiously, "Brother, do you have any ideas? If this continues, we'll eventually run out of strength."

Jiang Chuan frowned, his gaze sweeping over the endless chessboard, and a bold idea gradually formed in his mind.

He turned to Qingyun and the Bull Demon King and said in a low voice, "Since we cannot break the chessboard from the outside, we can only try to dismantle it from the inside."

"The Demonic Chessboard uses its own demonic power as a catalyst to construct this chessboard world. If we can interfere with or weaken its demonic power, we might be able to break its control."

Upon hearing this, the Bull Demon King's eyes flashed with a glimmer of hope, but he asked with worry, "But how can we interfere with his demonic power? He currently holds an absolute advantage, and we can't get close to him at all."

"Don't forget, he's invincible!"

Jiang Chuan's gaze was firm as he said in a deep voice, "Do you remember what he said before, that we are chess players, not chess pieces?"

"In that case, we should take advantage of this and take the initiative instead of being on the defensive."

"I want to try to influence his demonic power by changing the rules of the game."

Qingyun and the Bull Demon King exchanged a glance. Although they still had doubts, they had no other choice but to place their hopes on Jiang Chuan's plan.

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath, his eyes sharpening. He raised the Dragon Roar Sword high, its tip pointing straight to the sky, and chanted incantations.

"In my name, I will break this game!"

As Jiang Chuan finished speaking, the Dragon Roar Sword shone brightly, and runes emerged from its body, converging into a golden beam that shot straight into the sky.

Just then, a white piece suddenly appeared above Jiang Chuan's head.

"Watch out, bro!"

Qingyun exclaimed in surprise, but the white pieces did not seem to intend to attack Jiang Chuan.

"what happened?"

Jiang Chuan also looked puzzled. It seemed that the white pieces were fighting against the black pieces.
Correct!
"This white piece is probably the key to victory!"

"Maybe……"

Qingyun suddenly said, "Big brother, look!"

Following the direction Qingyun pointed, Jiang Chuan saw a golden light appear on the chessboard.

"Since White doesn't seem to intend to attack me, then..."

Jiang Chuan thought to himself, then started running slowly toward the direction of the golden light.

"Big brother!"

"Boss!"

Just as Qingyun and the Bull Demon King looked puzzled, the white chess piece that had been following Jiang Chuan's footsteps suddenly leaped into the golden light and disappeared without a trace.

At the same time, a subtle ripple spread from the golden light, like ripples on a lake after a stone has been thrown in, quickly spreading throughout the entire chessboard space.

The evil chess demon sensed the change, its expression shifted slightly, and it paused, causing the storm of black chess pieces to halt instantly.

He stared intently at the location of the golden light, a hint of astonishment and wariness showing between his brows.

Qingyun spoke first, his tone filled with surprise and anticipation: "Big brother, what is that golden light?"

"Why did the suppression of demonic power we felt seem to lessen after the white pieces merged into it?"

Jiang Chuan did not answer immediately, but instead focused on sensing the changes around him.

After a moment, he nodded slowly, his eyes gleaming with wisdom: "I guess this golden light might be some special node on the chessboard, closely related to the rules of the game."

"The inclusion of the white pieces may have triggered some unknown mechanism, affecting the demonic power of the evil chess demon."

The Bull Demon King's rough voice also revealed a hint of excitement: "So, if we find more of these nodes, or even activate them all, it might be possible to completely break the power of this chessboard and get rid of the control of the evil chess demon?"

Jiang Chuan smiled gently, a determined glint in his eyes: "That's exactly right."

"However, this chessboard world is vast and boundless, and finding all the nodes is no easy task."

"Moreover, the evil inner demon will certainly not sit idly by and watch us solve the game; it will probably try to obstruct us."

Qingyun's eyes shone brightly, and he patted his chest: "As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we should do everything we can."

"Big brother, just tell us what to do, and we'll do it!"

The Bull Demon King was also filled with heroic spirit: "That's right! Even if it's a mountain of knives and a sea of ​​fire, we will still brave it!"

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly and pointed to a patch of mist in the distance: "I sensed a strong fluctuation of chess game power in that misty area ahead. Perhaps the next node is hidden there. Let's go and investigate, but be careful of the evil chess demon's sudden attack."

The three quickly changed direction and headed towards the foggy area.

Sure enough, not long after they ventured deeper into the fog, the figure of the evil chess demon reappeared. With a wave of his baguette, countless black chess pieces streaked across the night sky like meteors, heading straight for the three of them.

"Still want to escape?"

The evil demon's cold laughter echoed through the mist, "You ignorant pawns, do you think you can turn the tide by finding a few tricks?" (End of Chapter)