Chapter 988: How Can This Not Make Your Blood Pres

The night sky was filled with countless stars.

As the night deepened, the starry sky resembled a chessboard with scattered pieces, seemingly within arm's reach, evoking endless imagination. Gazing up at such a breathtaking sight, one couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

However, Yi Feng leaned against the window, his face clouded with worry, lost in deep thought.

The reason for his distress was that his chess game wasn't going well.

Yi Feng had heard that Gu Qingcheng was also staying in the palace temporarily and was being treated as an honored guest, given his extraordinary status.

This had delighted Yi Feng for quite some time.

He had thought this would be an opportunity to seek death, so he stayed up half the night, waiting for Gu Qingcheng to make a move.

But there was no sign of any action.

Where was the vengeful old schemer he had expected?

If Gu Qingcheng didn't show up soon, his entire persona would collapse.

Yi Feng was so tired of waiting that he was about to fall asleep, yet there was still no movement. He couldn't help but wonder if Gu Qingcheng was truly afraid of Bai Piaopiao and didn't dare to make a move here.

If that were the case, then all his efforts earlier in the day would have been in vain.

Two more hours passed.

Yi Feng grew increasingly anxious, sensing that his plan might fall through. Reflecting on the day's events, this feeling intensified. That pretty boy, though cunning and shameless, was indeed patient and knew how to play the part of a noble young master from a prestigious family.

If things continued like this, it might really turn out as Bai Piaopiao had said—that guy wouldn't dare to make a move here.

This couldn't be allowed!

He had to add fuel to the fire and not miss this opportunity!

After some thought, Yi Feng sat down at his desk, grinding ink and picking up a brush. He transformed into a hot-headed youth, drafting every possible taunt he could think of, making it as provocative as possible.

"Gu, don't think that just because you're pretty, you can steal someone's love. Our Piaopiao isn't a shallow woman. Let me tell you the truth, we've known each other since childhood..."

Writing furiously, Yi Feng kept refining his words, discarding draft after draft.

"Piaopiao and I grew up together and have already sworn eternal love. If you think you can win her over with your pretty face, you're nothing but a clown. When this gets out, you'll be the laughingstock of everyone..."

"Looking at you, all dolled up, I doubt you have any real manly courage. If you dare, meet me outside the palace in the dense forest to the east, and we'll settle this once and for all!"

"P.S.: If you don't show up, you're not a real man, just a coward!"

"Bai Piaopiao's devoted lover, Yi Feng!"

Just reading it would make anyone's blood pressure spike!

After signing the letter with his left hand, Yi Feng nodded in satisfaction at the crooked handwriting.

The reason he exaggerated his relationship with Bai Piaopiao was purely to provoke Gu Qingcheng.

He knew exactly what that pretty boy was thinking.

Adding the taunt at the end, any normal person like Gu Qingcheng would surely have their blood pressure skyrocket and wouldn't dare to refuse the challenge!

This move was a bit underhanded, but for the sake of his plan to seek death, he had no other choice.

Besides, it concerned his good friend Bai Piaopiao's future. Dealing with such a scoundrel was justified. If he could successfully achieve immortality by dying, solving this problem along the way would be a great bonus. It was a win-win situation, so why not?

For both personal and moral reasons, he was willing to take the blame for this!

Sealing the challenge letter in an envelope, Yi Feng stepped out of his courtyard and instructed a servant outside.

"Take this invitation to Chess Saint Gu Qingcheng. Tell him Yi Feng invites him for a tea chat!"

The servant's heart skipped a beat, but he bowed and left to deliver the message.

Seeing everything go smoothly, Yi Feng smiled with satisfaction. Given how jealous Gu Qingcheng had been earlier that day, there was no way he would refuse this challenge. Once he got a response, Yi Feng would go to the duel and stir the pot even more. That pretty boy would surely come at him with everything he had!

Time was of the essence, so Yi Feng immediately returned to his room and rehearsed all the lines he could think of, making sure he was fully prepared.

As he was preparing, the servant made his way to Gu Qingcheng's palace. Along the way, the servant had a thought and discreetly opened the letter to take a peek. He dared to do this because of his master Bai Piaopiao's earlier instructions to be extremely cautious about anything related to Yi Feng and not to let anything slip.

With just one glance, the servant's eyes widened in shock.

Something big was about to happen!

The servant was about to rush to inform Bai Piaopiao first, but he ran into Gu Qingcheng, who was outside the palace, taking a walk to clear his mind.

"What's going on?" Gu Qingcheng asked.

The servant didn't dare to speak, trying to come up with an excuse to slip away.

But Gu Qingcheng, being a Saint, exuded an aura and presence that was anything but ordinary. The servant, only at the Dao Comprehension level, was immediately overwhelmed and barely managed to keep his composure. He stammered a few words, thinking he had covered his tracks.

In reality, Gu Qingcheng had already noticed the letter.

"To Chess Saint Gu Qingcheng, Personal and Confidential!"

With a glance at the envelope, Gu Qingcheng flicked his finger, and the letter floated into his hand.

He opened it and read.

Gu Qingcheng's face darkened to the extreme, and the letter instantly turned to dust, vanishing into thin air. His figure also disappeared into the void!

Seeing this, the servant panicked and rushed to Bai Piaopiao's residence deep within the palace.

"Master Bai! Master Bai!"

Bai Piaopiao was deep in thought, reflecting on the day's events and trying to come up with a way to make Gu Qingcheng back off. Hearing the urgent calls from outside, she frowned slightly.

Since becoming a Saint, her residence had always been peaceful, except for the occasional annoying visits from Gu Qingcheng. But now, after the day's turmoil, the servant was acting so out of character. A sense of foreboding washed over her...

Bai Piaopiao immediately summoned the servant. Upon hearing his report, she was first stunned, then her face turned pale with shock.

Childhood sweethearts? A duel to the death?!

The intense wording of the letter, even just hearing about it, made Bai Piaopiao's heart clench tightly! She had already been moved by Yi Feng's sincerity and courage earlier and had planned to resolve the matter privately to avoid causing him any trouble.

But now, Yi Feng had taken the initiative, even though he was only a Half-Saint, to challenge Chess Saint Gu Qingcheng head-on!

This act of bravery, taking on everything for her sake, deeply moved Bai Piaopiao. To have met Yi Feng, to have gone through so much and reunited, truly felt like a blessing from heaven.

She couldn't allow anything to go wrong now, not even if the Chess Saint of the Gu family stood in her way! If Yi Feng was willing to risk his life for her, how could she betray such deep affection?

Bai Piaopiao's eyes grew resolute, and a powerful aura surged around her.

"This matter must not be mentioned to anyone!"

Her rare display of authority shocked the servant, who immediately bowed repeatedly.

Then, with a thought, Bai Piaopiao summoned a figure into the courtyard. The person looked confused and alarmed but quickly bowed in greeting.

"Miss, what urgent matter requires my presence? I was in the middle of seclusion and had just reached the Half-Saint level, not yet stabilized..."

Before the person could finish, Bai Piaopiao stood up, her expression grave.

"What is the most powerful formation scroll currently stored in the palace?"

The old man was taken aback but answered truthfully.

"Reporting to the Miss, the most powerful formation at the moment is the Great Desolate Seven Extremes Formation. This formation, passed down from ancient times, is a top-tier Saint-grade lethal formation. The scroll is stored in the treasure vault and is not to be used lightly. Once activated, even a Saint would find it difficult to escape..."

Before he could finish, Bai Piaopiao said solemnly, "Retrieve the scroll from the vault."

The old man was stunned.

The Great Desolate Seven Extremes Formation was incredibly powerful, but it was sealed within a scroll and could only be used once. It was an invaluable treasure!

Why would she suddenly decide to use it, and so hastily at that?

The old man was utterly bewildered and wanted to ask more, but seeing the determination in Bai Piaopiao's eyes, he had no choice but to comply. He transformed into a streak of light and left, returning moments later with the scroll in hand.

Watching Bai Piaopiao take the scroll and tear through the void to leave, the old man was left in a daze.

An ancient formation.

Not to be used unless in a battle between Saints.

What kind of major event had occurred to make her act so urgently, even resorting to such a precious resource? Could it be that a catastrophic disaster was imminent...?