My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"Another splendid carp."

"Unfortunately, it's just a tricolored one."

Beside them, came Gu Lan's somewhat regretful voice.

With just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Starry Sea fishing, Gu Lan had already caught a rainbow-colored carp and a tricolored carp.

Emperor Feng Yang stared at the calm water surface in front of him, suddenly feeling less inclined to fish... However, he couldn't bear to return empty-handed.

Another incense stick's worth of time passed, and Emperor Feng Yang finally caught his first starfish of the day. It too, was a carp.

Although lacking in colors, Emperor Feng Yang was quite satisfied. In ten attempts at Starry Sea fishing, he might not necessarily catch a carp; today was just a stroke of luck.

Of course, Emperor Feng Yang knew his fishing record couldn't compare to the person beside him.

In just the short time of one incense stick, Gu Lan had caught several carp, with the lowest being a bicolored one.

If it weren't for the fact that Starry Sea's Heaven Pool had nurtured starfish for tens of thousands of years, among which were many carp, Emperor Feng Yang would have been worried that Gu Lan would fish them all away in a single day.

In such a short time, his admiration for Gu Lan's mastery had turned from envy to admiration.

In Emperor Feng Yang's impression, perhaps no one in the Immortal Realm could surpass Gu Lan in this aspect. It was simply an envy-inducing talent!

"In the story of 'Jiang Taigong Fishing, Willingly Bait', ancient experts of the Immortal Realm also fished in the mortal realm... Could fishing in the mortal realm improve fishing skills?"

Hmm, he should try it himself when he has time.

But today, in terms of fishing, Emperor Feng Yang knew he had been thoroughly defeated by Gu Lan.

Gu Lan didn't even use a fishing hook, yet she caught many more fish than himself. Emperor Feng Yang naturally acknowledged her superiority.

"Friend Gu, let's call it a day for fishing today."

"On Tianyin Peak, there's another good spot. I'd like to take the young friend there."

"I wonder if the young friend is good at chess?"

With a smile on his face, Emperor Feng Yang wanted to regain some face in another leisurely talent... the way of chess!

In the Immortal Realm, he was a renowned master of chess. Countless brilliant and talented cultivators had lost to him in chess.

In terms of chess, Emperor Feng Yang wouldn't dare claim to be the number one in the Immortal Realm, but he dared to claim second place. Whether anyone dared to claim first place, he didn't know.

"A little."

Hearing about chess, Gu Lan smiled.

But she still modestly added a sentence.

Emperor Feng Yang smiled upon hearing this. Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire

"In that case, young friend, please follow me."

"At the peak of Tianyin Peak, there are nineteen Star Array chessboards, where stars serve as pieces, evolving all things to play chess."

"Entering the Star Array chessboard can not only enhance chess skills and deductive abilities, play against different people, but also enhance realm comprehension."

Hearing that Gu Lan had a slight understanding of chess, Emperor Feng Yang was already somewhat impatient.

He seemed to have already imagined a scene where Gu Lan was shocked by his chess skills, just as he was with her fishing skills. Just the thought of it was very enticing.

Emperor Feng Yang immediately led the way ahead, while also explaining to Gu Lan how to use the Star Array chessboard.

The various wonders of the Star Array intrigued Gu Lan.

At the peak of Tianyin Peak, there lay a colossal and incomparable array of nineteen chessboards. In the center of each board, the position of the celestial element was prominently marked by a gathering of rich stellar energy, resembling a celestial palace.

The stellar energy radiated outwards from the celestial element, delineating the nineteen chessboards.

"Friend Gu, how do you feel? Does this Star Array meet your expectations?"

"Not bad."

This Star Array caught Gu Lan somewhat by surprise; he was already looking forward to the beginning of the game. Emperor Feng Yang, seeing this, was also highly anticipating the game.

As the host, he chose not to make the first move, but instead let Gu Lan, with the black pieces, begin.

Gu Lan wasted no time and directly manipulated the stellar energy to drop a black piece in one corner of the board.

As the black piece landed, it transformed into a black-armored soldier on the board.

"The position where the young friend placed his piece is quite cunning... Could it be that he was modest just now, but has actually immersed himself in this art before?"

Emperor Feng Yang was somewhat surprised by Gu Lan's move, but he maintained a casual smile on his face. It was the first move he had ever seen before.

Those who dared to make such a move were either novices who knew nothing or masters of the chessboard. Emperor Feng Yang suspected that Gu Lan was the latter, so he didn't let his guard down.

He then placed a white piece on the board, which transformed into a white-armored soldier.

Gu Lan immediately followed suit and placed another black piece.

"Young friend, this Star Array not only tests chess skills but also the power of realm cultivation."

"If one underestimates it, it may affect the consolidation of one's realm."

While Emperor Feng Yang made his move, he kindly reminded Gu Lan.

This was the difference between the Star Array and a typical chessboard. The cultivation outside the chessboard could also affect the situation inside the board, and vice versa.

The chess players themselves were in the game. They were both the players and the pieces. Similarly, the rules of the Star Array were different from those of a regular chessboard.

In Gu Lan's first encounter, he suffered a small setback in the middle game. The situation favored the white pieces, and the black pieces were temporarily on the defensive.

"It's clear that the young friend's chess skills are indeed extraordinary."

"To be able to stand toe-to-toe with me in their first game within the Star Array, such chess prowess is quite remarkable in the Immortal Realm."

With the upper hand, Emperor Feng Yang's smile became more pronounced.

However!

In the next moment, his smile froze on his face.

Click... Gu Lan made another move.

As the black piece landed, it transformed into a black-armored soldier, descending like a divine soldier, instantly plunging into the ranks of the white-armored soldiers and creating chaos.

The remaining black-armored soldiers followed suit.

In an instant, they had routed the white-armored soldiers from within!

It was just a few steps away from a complete defeat!

"Is... is this the winning move!?"

"The young friend has been on the defensive all along, not making any aggressive moves until the middle game, all for this crucial winning move... Such a layout, such chess prowess..."

"It's just a stroke of luck, really. I didn't think too much about it." Gu Lan said in a warm and modest tone.

In truth, the game could have ended much earlier. But having just met Heaven Emperor not long ago, it didn't feel right to blatantly show up his face like that.

"Ah, I've lost."

Emperor Feng Yang looked at the board, where all the white pieces had been defeated, and sighed softly in surrender.

Although he felt he could have been more ruthless from the start and given Gu Lan no chance to make this crucial winning move, he ultimately chose not to.

If he had done so, Gu Lan might not have made the same move, and the outcome would have been uncertain.

Losing was losing. Emperor Feng Yang still had the integrity to admit defeat.

"You played well, Heaven Emperor."

Gu Lan bowed, giving Emperor Feng Yang an encouraging glance.

The Star Array was quite interesting. After playing a game, he even felt a slight improvement in his cultivation.

This kind of improvement couldn't compare to finishing a book, but it was still quite remarkable. When he wasn't reading, it was a good way to relax.

"Young friend, let's continue."

Although he had lost, Emperor Feng Yang remained confident. Such a game not only sharpened Gu Lan's skills but also his own.

Of course, luck was also part of one's strength. Who dared to guarantee that their luck wouldn't turn in the next game, leading to a dramatic comeback?!

Soon, the next game concluded.

This time, both players reached the endgame without any decisive moves that completely turned the tables.

However!

This only made Emperor Feng Yang more despairing. From start to finish, he didn't find any flaws in Gu Lan's play.

This was a game of complete domination from beginning to end!

"Young friend, is this what you call a slight understanding?"