Chapter 118: Defeating Li Hao and Winning the Seven-Star Cup Go Championship! (Part 3/4)

“So you’re saying I might meet them very early on?” Tang Feng asked.

“Yes,” Ma Qihua nodded, “You might even encounter them in the first round.”

Tang Feng did not speak.

Soon, the drawing of lots began.

Tang Feng drew number 8.

According to the competition rules, he would play against the player who drew number 7.

Player number 7 was a competitor from Korea, but it was not Li Hao.

The opponent, seeing Tang Feng’s somewhat unfamiliar face, immediately showed a look of joy!

It seemed impossible not to advance in this round.

The match began.

Tang Feng’s moves were swift!

The opponent quickly became overwhelmed!

In less than ten minutes, the first game was over.

Tang Feng won!

The opponent did not expect Tang Feng to be so formidable and felt somewhat stunned.

The second game began.

This time, the opponent was obviously more cautious.

But in front of Tang Feng, other than delaying the loss for a while, it was of no use.

Since the competition adopted a best-of-three format, Tang Feng had already advanced to the next round after two games.

Tang Feng also became the first player to advance in this Seven-Star Cup Go Championship.

For a moment, all eyes were on him.

The Go enthusiasts watching the live broadcast on TV were also very excited.

“This young man is extraordinary! To advance to the next round in such a short time! He might well be the dark horse of this Seven-Star Cup Go Championship!”

“It’s hard to say! This is only the first round! And the player he faced wasn’t very strong! Maybe he’ll be eliminated in the next round!”

“That’s true! But the key is how quickly he makes his moves! It doesn’t seem like he has much strategy! If he were up against Li Hao or Ryu Xia Lang, he would have lost miserably.”

“Yes! This is a clear sign of impatience! Being so young and having not participated in any major international competitions, he’s bound to be at a disadvantage!”

“Either way, it’s good! Participating in more competitions and losing a few more games will naturally make one think more during the game.”

Unfortunately, Tang Feng couldn’t hear these discussions, or else he would have had a good laugh.

After winning the match, Tang Feng did not linger and immediately returned to the hotel with Su Xiaoli.

The two stayed in their hotel room for a long time.

Until Ma Qihua called them to go to the restaurant for a meal.

“Tang Feng, the first round of the competition is over! You and Luo Lin have successfully advanced to the next round!” Ma Qihua said.

“Does that mean there are still six players from Korea and Japan?” Tang Feng asked.

“Yes,” Ma Qihua nodded, “So the pressure on you and Luo Lin is great! I hope you have better luck tomorrow and don’t encounter Li Hao and Ryu Xia Lang.”

“According to what you said earlier, the chances of me and Luo Lin meeting them tomorrow are high,” Tang Feng said.

“If it happens, there’s nothing we can do! With Luo Lin’s current strength, facing them, there’s no chance of winning,” Ma Qihua sighed.

“It’s okay! I’m still here! I will defeat them,” Tang Feng said confidently.

“Your strength is indeed strong! And in my eyes, you are even better than Li Hao! But your temperament is not as steady as Li Hao’s! His greatest strength is his patience! He will seize the opponent’s weaknesses and strike decisively! If you play against him, you must not be impatient, to prevent him from delivering a finishing blow!” Ma Qihua reminded.

“Don’t worry! I won’t give him that chance!” Tang Feng laughed.

He had exchanged for the Go secret manual. No matter how the opponent played, he would have a countermeasure!

In fact, what he most desired now was not to play against people like Li Hao!

What he most wanted was to play against an intelligent robot!

After all, before his rebirth, the top Go players were also defeated by intelligent robots developed by scientists!

He was eager to try, with his level of Go, whether he could defeat an intelligent robot!

Unfortunately, this wish is probably not going to be realized in the short term.

Of course, the intelligent robot, he might even develop it himself.

After dinner, Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli did not go out for a walk.

Being unfamiliar with the place, they could only continue to stay in their hotel room.

But the two were not idle.

Tang Feng took the opportunity of being alone with Su Xiaoli at night to spend some quality time together.

In the morning, after breakfast, Ma Qihua took the players to the competition venue.

Although only Tang Feng and Luo Lin advanced from China in the second round, the remaining two players also came to the venue.

When it was Tang Feng’s turn to compete, the two players could also observe from the sidelines.

Soon, the draw results were out.

Tang Feng was up against Ryu Xia Lang.

Ma Qihua frowned upon seeing this result.

Ryu Xia Lang, upon seeing Tang Feng, a smirk appeared on his lips.

What strongest dark horse! What mathematical genius!

In his eyes, they were simply insignificant!

He wanted to take this opportunity to show the opponent what a real master is!

Of course, the most important reason Ryu Xia Lang wanted to crush Tang Feng was that the opponent was Chinese!

He was very clear about what the domestic fans wanted to see!

As long as he could crush a Chinese player, he would naturally gain the support of the fans!

Then, not only could he win the prize money of the competition, but he could also receive many advertisements after returning to his country!

So, this battle, he could only win, not lose!

Tang Feng and Ryu Xia Lang sat cross-legged in front of the Go board.

Then the game began.

At first, Ryu Xia Lang did not take Tang Feng seriously at all.

However, as time passed, the smile on his face gradually disappeared.

His entire demeanor became tense.

On the other hand, Tang Feng still looked very relaxed.

The Japan viewers watching the match on TV also became tense.

Fifteen minutes later, Ryu Xia Lang announced his defeat.

Then came the second game.

Although Ryu Xia Lang wanted to drag out the time, Tang Feng did not give him the chance!

After less than thirty moves, he knew victory was hopeless.

He had no choice but to concede again.

Suddenly, the entire venue was in an uproar!

You have to know, Ryu Xia Lang was the world’s second-ranked Go player.

His only opponent was Li Hao from Korea!

Everyone had never dreamed that Tang Feng, participating in an international competition for the first time, would defeat Ryu Xia Lang!

And the victory was so clean and decisive!

Ryu Xia Lang, facing such a result, looked very ugly.

He looked at Tang Feng, his eyes filled with hatred!

He had originally thought he could easily crush the opponent and advance smoothly!

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