343: Chapter 343 Passing the Test

"Maximum Knowledge Level increased to Level 50..."

"The gamification process of the Great World has increased to 15%..."

"Datafication ability updated; now able to see more in-depth information..."

"New abilities unlocked..."

In the moment of breakthrough, countless pieces of information flooded his mind.

Deep within his brain, every cell, already exceptionally active, seemed to undergo another qualitative change, as if experiencing the creation of the world.

"Senior, please open it for me again."

Zhang Huaiyuan couldn't spare the time to savor it carefully and hurriedly spoke to the ruins intelligence.

He felt infinite inspiration bursting forth in his brain at this moment, and the research that had been stuck instantly deduced hundreds of directions.

"Oh? Are you sure you're ready this time?"

The ruins intelligence sneered, its words tinged with playfulness.

"Just watch."

Zhang Huaiyuan said with full confidence.

He felt that he was omniscient and omnipotent at this moment.

Of course, this state had a limited duration, and he had to seize the time.

"In that case, I will wait and see."

The ruins intelligence responded noncommittally, and a new Truth Chessboard was immediately prepared.

"It's different..."

Casting his gaze toward the Knowledge Stars, thousands of possible combinations instantly appeared in his mind.

"That's right, this is the optimal solution... I was thinking about it all wrong before."

Zhang Huaiyuan's eyes grew brighter and brighter; in just a moment, he refined a Knowledge Star, turning it into a chess piece and placing it down.

Meanwhile, the projection of the Lord of Truth opposite him had only just refined 90% of its first one.

For the first time, his speed exceeded the opponent's!

"Hmm?"

The previously indifferent ruins intelligence suddenly became serious.

The light and shadow unconsciously flickering in the void exposed its inner agitation.

"This little guy's refinement speed actually exceeded the Master's at the same age; unbelievable..."

"Could it be that he can really obtain the Master's inheritance..."

A hint of human-like anticipation flashed in the eyes of the ruins intelligence hidden in the void.

On the other side, Zhang Huaiyuan was not complacent about his slight lead.

Or rather, he had even forgotten that he was facing a crucial assessment.

Under the infusion of infinite inspiration, he was completely immersed in the research and combination of knowledge.

One by one, the Knowledge Stars were refined in his mind, turning into chess pieces and being placed down.

This time, both sides again chose different strategies; one focused on fast attacks, while the other focused on defensive counterattacks.

On the chessboard, a giant mecha with an oppressive aura appeared, taking the lead.

Supported by tank phalanxes, tech spheres with nano-metal repair capabilities, and elite special operations squads as the core, they slowly advanced.

As Zhang Huaiyuan continuously fused new Knowledge Stars, their equipment and weapons also constantly upgraded and changed.

On the other side, it also chose tech-side armaments.

However, the difference was that it mainly developed various long-range turrets and fortresses.

Mechanization vs. Urbanization!

"A defense without any loopholes... the only thing that can be called a flaw is the energy supply..."

Zhang Huaiyuan's gaze swept across the opponent's board layout, and with the support of his transcendent state, he instantly analyzed the loophole.

Or perhaps it shouldn't be called a loophole; it was just because most of the Knowledge Stars here were of the basic knowledge level and were still in a tangible energy supply state, making it possible to destroy them.

Thinking of this, he quickly searched for suitable Knowledge Stars in the galaxy.

Although tech-side products are efficient and powerful, as long as the energy supply is cut off, they are just a pile of scrap metal.

"Found it."

Zhang Huaiyuan's eyes lit up, and he refined several Knowledge Stars one by one.

Soon, the elite combat squad on the chessboard concealed their figures, and they gained a special type of armament.

They evaded the scanning of the detection devices and precisely covered the turret and fortress areas with special range-interference bombs.

Instantly, the energy supply was cut off, and the indicator lights of the front-row turrets dimmed simultaneously.

"Attack!"

The manifested mechanized troops advanced simultaneously; the steel defense line, having lost its energy supply, was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered at this moment, and soon the front row of turrets was destroyed.

A chess piece's light dimmed, it fell from the chessboard and flew to Zhang Huaiyuan's side.

He was one piece ahead!

But the opponent was worthy of being the projection of the Lord of Truth; it found a countermeasure almost simultaneously and broke the interference.

Countless turrets resumed operation, and sky-high firepower poured down.

"Continue the attack!"

Although the opponent's countermeasure was much faster than he had expected, Zhang Huaiyuan, who had completely entered a transcendent state, felt no fear at all; instead, he became even more excited.

More suitable Knowledge Stars continuously fell into the camps of both sides.

Both sides began losing pieces simultaneously.

Two... three... five...

Soon, he broke the record of countless previous attempts by Zhang Huaiyuan.

The battle on the chessboard continued, and both sides had almost used the combinations of basic Knowledge Stars to the limit.

Seven... nine... ten!

Unknowingly, the battle losses on both sides had reached double digits, exceeding the minimum requirement for a core inheritor!

But Zhang Huaiyuan, who was completely immersed in the ocean of knowledge, did not pay attention to these things and continued to play against his opponent with all his might.

"This little guy..."

The ruins intelligence watching from the side flashed a trace of astonishment in its eyes.

In the endless years, it had seen many peerless geniuses.

But this one before it, initially, his talent couldn't even rank in the top hundred.

Yet, counting only the ten thousand years of time acceleration, he had actually caught up to the Master at the same age!

"The Master can finally truly welcome an inheritor... My mission can also end."

The number of captured chess pieces had already exceeded 10, reaching the minimum standard.

"However... it seems he has reached his limit."

The ruins intelligence quietly watched the situation on the chessboard; the previously invincible offensive was gradually stalled by countless turrets and fortresses, and it began to fall into a disadvantage.

This game had lasted for several years, and the special state brought about by the transcendent advancement began to fade.

And at this moment, Zhang Huaiyuan finally woke up from his immersion.

"Success!"

He glanced at the chess pieces floating in front of him: 17.

Far exceeding the required ten.

"What a pity..."

While Zhang Huaiyuan was happy, he also felt some regret.

The ruins intelligence had said back then that if one captured 10 pieces, one could obtain one supreme inheritance.

If one captured 20 pieces, one could obtain two.

He was just 3 short!

"There's no hope."

Zhang Huaiyuan looked at the situation on the board and shook his head slightly.

Although the transcendent state had faded, the brain expansion effect brought by the advancement and the knowledge mastered during that time remained.

His current level was much stronger than before the game started, and he could see the outcome at a glance.

Once a fast-attack strategy is stalled, it is very difficult to turn the tide.

"As expected of the legendary projection of the Lord of Truth... I really can't imagine that even in a transcendent state, I could only barely surpass him at the same age."

A trace of yearning and respect involuntarily flashed in Zhang Huaiyuan's eyes, and he tossed down the last chess piece, sighing softly:

"I concede."

"Little guy, you have truly impressed me."

The ruins intelligence's voice carried a hint of amazement:

"Congratulations, you have become the Master's true inheritor."