National Fortune Golden Shovel: I Can See Hidden Bonds!

140: Chapter 141 A Game of Chess with God! Epilogue! A Belated Finale...The match officially begins!

After the three waves of Malphites, it is stage 2-1!

A golden sound rang out; Bernini had successfully got a 3-star Lillia!

Gasps erupted from the crowd. Shen Mo’s eyes narrowed slightly. With the talent buff from Long Chen’s Intuition, he clearly realized just how terrifying Bernini’s phantasmagoria tier talent was!

[phantasmagoria tier · Goddess’s Favor Max Lv!]

[Rating: 2990 points!]

[Effect: 100% chance to manipulate the appearance rate of 1-cost units, 50% chance to manipulate the appearance rate of 2-cost units, 25% chance to manipulate the appearance rate of 3-cost units, 12% chance to manipulate the appearance rate of 4-cost units, and 6% chance to manipulate the appearance rate of 5-cost units!]

“This guy can change the probability of units of a certain cost!”

“A 6% chance to manipulate 5-cost units means that in the late game, his chance of rolling a 5-cost unit will be 6% higher than others! This kind of talent is indeed terrifying! But unfortunately, it’s useless!”

Under the buff of the Intuition talent...

The Hextech augments Shen Mo chose for this game were [Fortune Favors the Bold] + [Tiny Titan] + [Ambition]!

With countless buffs stacking, he didn’t engage in head-on battles with Bernini at all. Meanwhile, Bernini’s high-strength units played right into Shen Mo’s hands. Loss streak! A crazy loss streak!

Shen Mo used everything he had learned in his life to frantically resist Bernini’s onslaught!

He was like a small sailboat in the vast ocean, liable to be completely capsized by Bernini’s high-quality units at any moment!

Until...

Shen Mo hit a 14-loss streak!

The moment the 3-Star 5-Cost unit appeared, the crowd erupted!

Under Bernini’s furious offensive, Shen Mo held his ground against the pressure and successfully got a 3-Star 5-Cost unit at stage 4-3!

Xerath!

Stage 4!

At this time, Bernini was only at level 8. Even with his 6% extra roll probability, he was no match for Shen Mo!

Bernini was dumbfounded!

He hadn’t expected that even though he was already so strong, he would still lose!

Dust to Dust, Earth to Earth!

The endless lightning storm completely shattered Bernini’s pride!

It also shattered the twelve years of blockade and doubt against the Dragon Country!

The match ended!

Bernini left the stage in embarrassment, and the venue suddenly fell silent! Shen Mo had completely crushed all his opponents with an invincible posture!

In the days that followed, no one dared to challenge Shen Mo!

But Shen Mo had no intention of letting them off. Challenges! Crazy challenges!

Shen Mo utterly dominated everyone, as if going down a roll call!

At the end of the 7-day arena tournament, Shen Mo firmly held first place with 130 arena points!

...

The world fell silent. After a few days of rest, the Trial of God officially began!

To everyone’s surprise, Shen Mo decisively chose the highest difficulty, ’Hell’ trial, shocking everyone!

And no one could have imagined that the strength Shen Mo displayed in this trial would be even more jaw-dropping!

The Clockwork Bird’s Trial!

Shen Mo’s 3-star Warwick tore through everything. In the late game, with the eight powerhouses standing tall again, he forcefully took the match!

The moment Shen Mo won the match!

He completely ascended to the divine temple!

Eight rainbow-colored lights descended, and a majestic voice rang out: “Shen Mo!”

Playing chess with a god!

It was here!

At Beiyuan Base, Long Chen watched the familiar scene, tears shimmering in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and silently cheered for Shen Mo!

In the Dragon Country, countless spectators looked up.

Hoping that Shen Mo could win this almost impossible game!

The Western Countries were watching the spectacle. They watched silently until...

Shen Mo took a small step forward.

His face was calm, and his eyes were as still as stagnant water. Carrying the entire hope of the Dragon Country, Shen Mo walked up the temple steps step by step, finally disappearing into the temple...

(The End!)

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Afterword!

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Many years later, Shen Mo’s deeds from back then were still talked about with great relish. No one knew what happened when Shen Mo played chess with the god, but the result was... Shen Mo won!

A year after playing chess with the god, Shen Mo ascended to the Second District and could not participate in the S13 tournament. The Western Countries began to stir again; without Shen Mo, they didn’t think they would lose!

But the result was...

Someone completely unexpected stood up!

Long Chen!

Long Chen participated in the 13th Gods Arena!!!

Only then did Shen Mo appear, smiling as he told everyone that his wager in the game against the god had not only won back Long Chen’s former talent, Intuition, but also used the [phantasmagoria tier · Space-Time Key!] to break certain rules, allowing Long Chen to return to the arena!

Needless to say what happened next.

In S13, Long Chen represented the Dragon Country and directly swept through all other countries with his exaggerated combat power.

His terrifying win rate was even crazier than Shen Mo’s back then!

The other countries were beaten to the point of questioning their lives. Many veteran players trembled with fear, remembering the dread of being dominated by Long Chen back then. But this time, no one could stop Long Chen!

With eleven years of pent-up anger, just how strong was Long Chen after reclaiming his talent?

Even thinking with your heels would tell you!

Unstoppable!

Truly unstoppable!!!

Later, when Long Chen reached the top, Shen Mo returned from the Second District to witness the peak battle. Afterward, he commented on Long Chen: “Hehe, fortunately Brother Chen didn’t play when I competed back then, otherwise I would have just been a cheerleader on the bench.”

Long Chen reached the top.

He joined forces with Shen Mo to conquer the Second District. With the two great demon kings working together, a massive amount of points was exchanged for the Dragon Country’s strength every year!

The Dragon Country’s national fortune soared. Over the next forty-plus years, the Dragon Country’s technology, economy, and military strength all began to leap forward frantically, completely trampling other countries underfoot!

In 2088, twenty years after Shen Mo and Long Chen began their campaign, neighboring small countries bowed and declared themselves vassals, willing to open their borders and accept the Dragon Country’s governance. Once the news broke, the world was shocked!

In 2099, thirty-one years into Shen Mo and Long Chen’s campaign, Sakura Country and Bangzi Country submitted!

In 2110, forty-two years into Shen Mo and Long Chen’s campaign, the USA, Eagle Country, and other nations submitted one after another. The Dragon Country achieved global unification, and Blue Star’s technology completely entered a sci-fi era. The Dragon Country’s Chief No. 1 turned his gaze toward the vast universe!

In 2130, sixty-two years into Shen Mo and Long Chen’s campaign, the 92-year-old Long Chen passed away from illness. The entire nation mourned. Shen Mo stood alone before Long Chen’s grave, quietly keeping vigil for the whole night.

It was also in this year...

Blue Star completely entered the Great Universe Era. Their opponents changed from the various countries of Blue Star back then to the powerful myriad races of the heavens!

In 2140, the 90-year-old Shen Mo withdrew from the battlefield. He could no longer fight. Even with hundreds of phantasmagoria tier traits and the assistance of various technological genetic medicines, his mind could no longer keep up.

In 2150, the campaign continued. Without Shen Mo and Long Chen, the Dragon Country still sent out top-tier genius players, but those who could reach the level of Shen Mo and Long Chen were truly too few!

In 2160, the Dragon Country weakened, and the myriad races of the heavens plundered a large amount of points.

In 2170,...

In 2180,...

In 2190!!!

Blue Star.

At a certain secret sanatorium base, the 140-year-old Shen Mo, who had taken genetic medicine, struggled to open his eyes. His voice was hoarse, and his face carried extreme exhaustion, as if merely waking up from a sleep had already exhausted all his strength.

“...”

Shen Mo uttered meaningless murmurs, staring blankly at the ceiling with lifeless eyes.

He had been in this world for too long.

So long that he could no longer remember many things clearly. Long Chen, Old Man Li, Zhang Zhiwei, Karin, Hakin... the familiar names gradually grew pale, like faded old photographs that could turn blank at any moment.

“Great-Grandpa Shen, it’s time to eat.”

A cautious voice sounded. It was a girl in her early twenties, full of youthful vitality. Her skin was delicate, and she exuded a youthful aura.

Shen Mo turned with difficulty and asked in a hoarse voice, “How... is the situation... outside now?”

122 years had passed since his match back then, and the Gods Arena had iterated to S134! However, with the unification of Blue Star, their opponents at this moment were no longer humans.

Instead, they were those highly talented alien races known as the overlords of the universe!

“The situation... is not very good.” A look of sorrow appeared on the girl’s face. “All 13 players sent by Blue Star this year have been defeated, leaving only the last 2 substitute spots. Chief No. 1 is currently in a terrible fix.”

“If the people chosen for the substitute spots lose again, Blue Star will likely be enslaved by those alien races...”

“I see...”

The room fell silent.

Shen Mo sighed deeply. A 13-loss streak was almost exactly the same as the situation when he first transmigrated here. No, it was actually a bit worse than back then!

He thought about it and asked hoarsely, “Has Chief No. 1 chosen the players for the substitute spots yet?”

“Not yet,” the girl said softly.

The room fell into silence.

Only the ticking of the clock remained.

An atmosphere of despair began to spread.

Shen Mo closed his eyes wearily. He was too old. Even if he had the heart to help his country, this time, he was truly powerless... At this moment, he couldn’t help but sigh, ’Sigh... if only Brother Chen, who fought alongside me back then, were still here.’

Time can erase everything.

140 years had passed. Shen Mo and Long Chen had long been forgotten by everyone, becoming mere names in history textbooks.

And in the Great Universe Era, no one knew of Shen Mo’s brilliant achievements back then.

Only the alien races in the Second District, whom he had beaten half to death, might still retain a sliver of memory.

“Go on out... I want to... rest alone for a while.”

Shen Mo spoke wearily.

The look of hope in the girl’s eyes gradually dimmed.

She slowly backed out of the room, leaving Shen Mo staring blankly at the ceiling...

Suddenly!

A cold voice rang out in Shen Mo’s mind!

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for binding the ’Super Golden Spatula’ system!]

[As long as the host wins matches, you can use the golden spatula system points to exchange for anything! Lifespan! Strength! Immortality! Everything can be exchanged! You can even resurrect the dead!]

[Main quest issued!]

[Main Quest Name: Saving the Mansion from Collapsing!]

[Ding! Please regain the qualification to play in the match. Reward: One portion of Super Serum!]

...

[Cough cough! Since this system is 140 years late, a novice gift pack is specially distributed!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the heaven-defying talent ’The Older, the More Monstrous’!]

[The Older, the More Monstrous: Your age is no longer an issue. The older you get, the more your physical fitness and mental vitality will double every year. Currently, your amplification effect is: 140 times!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining Resurrection Card ×1!]

[Resurrection Card: You can resurrect anyone you want. If the Gods Arena is unwilling to resurrect them, this system will do it for you! No fee will be charged, and the resurrected character will maintain their peak state!]

Shen Mo: “...”

At this moment, Shen Mo’s face suddenly flushed red!

Fuck your grandmother’s leg!

I knew something was missing when I transmigrated here!

The system!!!

My cheat code!!!

Why didn’t you wait until I died to show up!!!

Ah!!!

With a whoosh!

Shen Mo suddenly sat up from the bed. Hearing the commotion, the girl outside pushed open the door and came in, her face turning pale with fright: “Great-Grandpa Shen, please lie down quickly! The doctor said you shouldn’t make any major movements!”

Shen Mo couldn’t care less about that. With a wave of his hand, he snorted angrily: “Connect me to that brat, Chief No. 1! Tell him that his grandpa wants to go to the battlefield!”

The girl was completely stunned, standing at the door dumbfounded.

???

Great-Grandpa Shen wants to go to the battlefield?

Chief No. 1 arrived.

The Chief No. 1 from back then had retired long ago. The current Chief No. 1 was a middle-aged man in his fifties, but at this moment, his face was full of bitter smiles: “Grandpa Shen, you should rest! It’s not your turn to play!”

“We already have suitable candidates for the 2 substitute spots...”

Before the middle-aged Chief No. 1 could finish, he was impatiently interrupted by Shen Mo: “Bullshit suitable candidates! No one is more suitable than me! I don’t care, I’m going to play anyway!”

Chief No. 1: “...”

Fine, you are of the senior generation, you have the final say.

The middle-aged Chief No. 1 took a deep breath and said with a wry face, “Alright then, I’ll give you one spot, okay? When the time comes, I’ll have another junior assist you. Will that do?”

“No! I want both spots!”

“Aren’t you just one person? Having two spots is useless to you anyway?!”

“Who told you I’m alone?!”

Shen Mo glared, flipping a green card in his hand. Instantly, under the dumbfounded gaze of the middle-aged Chief No. 1, a pale blue vortex appeared!

And from within the vortex, a person with messy hair, holding a wine bottle and wearing a lazy expression, slowly walked out.

“Yo~”

“Brat, I haven’t seen you in a few years, and you’ve grown old into this ghostly state?”

The voice carried a teasing tone, but it made Shen Mo’s eyes turn red instantly.

Grinning, he chuckled, “Brother Chen, this time, we have to rely on the two of us again...”

“Then what else is there to say? Let’s go~ What, do you still need me to support you?”

Long Chen leaned lazily against the door, an unparalleled confidence at the corner of his mouth, just as he looked when Shen Mo first met him!

“Hahahahaha!!!”

Shen Mo laughed out loud, tears streaming down from his laughter. He stood up straight, holding his spine high as he walked to Long Chen’s side.

The door was pushed open.

The setting sun shone on the two of them, leaving the middle-aged Chief No. 1 and the girl behind them dazed.

“Brother Chen, you and I fight for another lifetime?”

“As you wish. If you want to fight, then... let’s fight!!!”

(The End!)

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The book is finished~~

Throwing flowers ✿✿ヽ(°▽°)ノ✿~~

Okay, Old Man Li retracts a flower. The ending is indeed a bit rushed, hahaha!!

Don’t flame me!!

Actually, it’s not that this author-kun didn’t want to write anymore, but the limitations of this genre mean there’s really nothing left to write at this point. Continuing would just mean repeating the previous logic and content, and it would be hard to offer anything new to you guys.

Some brothers left comments suggesting I write about previous seasons...

This author-kun wanted to as well, but the problem is that I only got into the game in S12, so I really can’t play the earlier ones at all!!!

There’s only a tiny bit of free time after work every day.

If I play the game, I can’t update, and if I update, I don’t have time to play. How could I familiarize myself with S9!

Besides, if you don’t play this thing for a month or two, you can’t experience the essence of the S9 season at all. What I write would hardly resonate with you guys, so I just decided to drop it.

However, although the ending is a bit rushed,

this author-kun really has wrapped up everything that needed to be explained. It’s just a matter of pacing. In the end, Long Chen and Shen Mo joining forces can be considered a perfect ending.

PS: Actually, I’ve always wanted to write about Long Chen and Shen Mo joining forces, but when I think about the world background being the golden spatula, I feel like such a hot-blooded team-up feels so weird in a game!!! If only this were a fantasy novel~

Sigh.

But I still want to thank all the reader brothers who have accompanied this book along the way!

At first, this author-kun just wanted to complain about this season—it’s really so trashy!!! Not fun at all! But I didn’t expect so many brothers to like this book. It’s truly an unexpected surprise!!!

I guess it’s because you resonated with this author-kun. Haha, S12 really isn’t fun!

Alright, no more unnecessary words.

The brothers who followed the book also worked hard. Now that we have the grand finale, have a good rest during the holidays, and see you in the next book!