Campus Cultivation Master
Chapter 235 - 0235: The Duel Without Gunsmoke [Part 1]

Chapter 235: Chapter 0235: The Duel Without Gunsmoke [Part 1]

Chu Feng looked at the cautious Mo Yanfang and also said, "You did nothing wrong, you made the choice that was most advantageous for yourself. Of course, the only thing you lack is that bit of self-confidence, but this is not your fault, it’s just that you are not as cunning as others."

Zhuang Xinyan looked at Chu Feng and her beautiful eyes narrowed as she said, "Are you implying that I am cunning?"

Chu Feng said, "Cunning isn’t quite the right word for you, you are a genius, and for you, anything you do is reasonable."

Zhuang Xinyan said, "Then why did you say that to her?"

Chu Feng said, "Because we are not geniuses, so what is genius insight to us appears cunning."

Zhuang Xinyan looked at Chu Feng and said, "I think the truly cunning person is you."

Zhuang Xinyan paused and then looked at Chu Feng, "Isn’t Miss Jin over there still waiting for your response?"

Chu Feng seemed to only then remember this matter and turned around, saying, "I have no objections to such a competition, let’s begin."

Chu Feng and Zhuang Xinyan had kept Jin Enhui and the others waiting for ten minutes, only to reply with such a light and breezy sentence.

"Chu Feng, by using this method to undermine our morale, don’t you think it’s somewhat despicable?" Jin Enhui said.

Chu Feng shook his head and said, "I don’t think there is anything despicable about it. It’s just like how you changed the rules without communicating with us. In your eyes, it is your strategy, and in my view, this is also my strategy."

Jin Enhui was speechless because she knew she had encountered a formidable opponent.

"You’re using me!" Zhuang Xinyan said angrily at Chu Feng.

Chu Feng said, "You willingly let me use you."

Zhuang Xinyan said, "But you’re still using me!"

Chu Feng looked at the stubborn Zhuang Xinyan and said, "Alright. I promise to continue the conversation we didn’t finish last time."

Zhuang Xinyan got the answer she wanted and also revealed an elegantly subdued smile.

The competition officially started, and when Tie Mu stepped onto the stage with his seven-stringed zither, everyone was momentarily stunned.

Because of Tie Mu’s large frame, people found it hard to associate him with the ancient zither.

"The Tie Family’s ’Sand Dune Falling Geese’ is known as a peerless piece of guqin music, unlike any historical version passed down, but it outshines all the historical versions. Tie Mu has won this match," Zhuang Xinyan murmured as her red lips parted slightly.

Compared to Tie Mu, Iga Jasheng’s entrance was indeed eye-catching.

Dressed in Eastern traditional attire, Iga Jasheng, despite the chill emanating from him, was far better looking than Tie Mu, perfectly fitting the image of aloofness that young girls fantasize about.

In this era where appearances mattered, Iga Jasheng definitely received more attention, and of course, more people hoped for his victory.

Sharing the stage with Iga Jasheng and Tie Mu were Han Chunsheng and another chess player from Korea.

Both chess players were extremely composed, and their demeanors were strikingly similar, each exuding a maturity beyond their years.

The competition officially began with Iga Jasheng playing the ancient tune "Guangling Spread".

As the melodious sound of the zither soared, the game between Han Chunsheng and the Korean chess player also officially began.

Because the competition had started, the scene quieted down.

After all, both playing chess and the guqin required silence.

Chu Feng admittedly didn’t understand much about the guqin, but when it came to chess, he was quite knowledgeable.

After all, he had been taught by Zhang Shisan, who had mastered the Zhenlong Chess, unparalleled in all chess strategies.

Han Chunsheng’s chess style and personality were exactly the same, subdued, with defense as the main strategy.

However, the chess style of the Korean player across from him was quite different from his personality. The Korean’s game mainly emphasized offense, and it was extremely sharp.

But his bad luck was to encounter Han Chunsheng,

because Han Chunsheng’s defense was impenetrable, leaving him no chance to launch any attacks.

As the match went back and forth, Han Chunsheng grew more and more composed, whereas the Korean player started to show signs of anxiety.

Han Chunsheng’s composure completely exceeded the Korean’s expectations, causing his morale to rise, then diminish, and finally exhaust.

After several consecutive offensive attempts were easily deflected by Han Chunsheng, the Korean could barely sit still.

Just as Han Chunsheng was about to make another move, a sudden ripple swept over the arena.

Iga Jasheng’s fingers abruptly flicked across the strings, unleashing waves of sound that crashed over Han Chunsheng.

Han Chunsheng’s hand faltered, resulting in a misstep that left a gap; the Korean player seized the opportunity and launched an attack. With one move, he aimed to seal the fate of the game and kill Han Chunsheng’s great dragon.

Chu Feng glared at Jin Enhui and said, "So this is why you wanted to compete together."

Jin Enhui spoke nonchalantly, "In your words, this is called ’tactics’!"

Chu Feng sneered, "Good! Very good! Since you want to compete like this, I’ll let you see what real tactics are."

Having said that, Chu Feng glanced at Tie Mu as well.

Without Chu Feng saying a word, Tie Mu was already enraged.

Tie Mu’s fingers flicked in rapid succession, invoking his Inner Strength and letting out a roaring sound that charged straight for the Korean player.

However, Iga Jasheng had clearly been on guard and managed to continuously deflect the barrage, resulting in a tangle of zither music in mid-air between them.

"Hmph!"

Tie Mu let out a cold snort, and suddenly changed his technique as his large hands seemingly extended, becoming incredibly slender and almost transparent.

With all ten fingers vibrating, the sound waves rolled forth, breaking through Iga Jasheng’s blockade.

Just as the Korean player was about to place his piece to kill Han Chunsheng’s great dragon, his hand trembled, and the piece fell in an unintended spot.

It was a fatal error, and Han Chunsheng seized the opportunity to shift from defense to a full-scale offense.

The dragon, which had been on the brink of death, suddenly took flight, biting into the opponent’s exposed flesh and starting to devour it.

Jin Enhui hadn’t expected the tall Tie Mu to possess such skill, causing Liu Mei to furrow her brows involuntarily.

Chu Feng said softly, "Actually, I really didn’t want it to come to this. Huaxia people value magnanimity. I thought that even if you lost, you should at least lose with dignity. But if you don’t play by the rules, then I think there’s no need to show you any courtesy."

Upon hearing Chu Feng’s words, Jin Enhui suddenly felt a chill. She feared that this match would become her Waterloo and the debacle of the entire exchange team.

Iga Jasheng wanted to turn the tide and was also preparing to attack Han Chunsheng, but Tie Mu started defending, preventing Iga Jasheng from finding an opening.

Although many in the audience didn’t understand chess or guqin, the scene still inexplicably made their blood boil.

The sound of the zither made everyone feel as if they were on a battlefield, and everyone grew seemingly nervous.

Even the East River University teachers became tense with the unfolding events.

Only Chu Feng and Zhuang Xinyan were able to remain calm, as they had already foreseen the outcome.