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You're the new participant for this year?

[Previously]

Hello, my name is Shi Guang.

No team wants to sign you?

Can you all please shut up?

You have a phone call.

He said he's a Go scout.

He's a liar.

No need to be in a hurry.

My club wants to invite you to join us.

We will have a new member again.

[Even if he is not the strongest,]

I have already thought of other ways to use him.

[Looks like this detonator]

[will be effective.]

I'm sorry, Mr Fang.

I won't sign this contract.

Am I not worth other people's expectation?

[If you're looking for a detonator,]

go find someone else.

[Hikaru no Go]

Wake up.

Hurry up and eat.

What's wrong? Why do you look so dejected in the morning?

Looking at your dark circles

and messy hair,

something must have happened.

It's nothing.

Why can't you tell me?

Wei Da didn't sign me.

What?

Wei Da doesn't want you?

I can't come to an agreement with Fang Xu.

I rejected them.

You rejected Wei Da?

What were you thinking, bro?

They are on the rise right now.

They asked me to be their training partner.

I did not work so hard to get graded

just to be someone's training partner.

I am really hesitant.

I worried after joining Wei Da, I'll be depressed.

Then have you thought about what to do after this?

Do you have a backup plan?

Don't worry.

I will pay you the rent.

What are you saying?

You want me to hit you?

Why are you talking about rent?

Let's do this.

I will try to ask my master.

if there are any places left.

I knew you would help me out.

Here, eat.

[The 28th Round: New 1-dan Competition]

This child really worries me.

Master.

This move is unimaginable.

Even after your guidance,

you can still make such a wonderful move.

It's like a beautiful time lag.

This is amazing.

Did you see that?

Although you are already a professional,

the journey ahead is still long.

I understand, Master.

Master.

There's something I'm not sure if I should ask or not.

If you want to say something, just say it.

If not, then don't.

Master, do you remember Shi Guang?

The one who's always helping you out.

This time, we both got graded.

But something went wrong with the team who he was supposed to sign up with.

Can you check if our team is still short of people?

What is his grading result?

Sixth of Team A.

Although he barely made the cut,

his Go skill is quite good.

The quota is already full for this year.

With his result,

I'm afraid it's a bit tough.

Master, please trust me.

He really does have the skill.

It's just that something went wrong during his grading tournament.

If Master Lin Li is willing to accept me,

I will definitely go all out.

I will not let Hong He's kindness go to waste.

If you really manage to join Master Lin Li's team,

then I will be one step closer to the Divine Move.

It seems that both of us need this opportunity.

Even if you don't get this opportunity...

What will happen?

There is nothing to regret.

I rather that you don't play Go at all

than seeing you play it unhappily.

You're back.

Look what I brought you?

Is this the one nearby?

I lined up for so long for this.

I've lined up for so many times but I never got it.

Why did you stop?

My master said

that our team is full for this year.

Maybe I'll ask my master to ask other teams.

It's fine.

It's fine if it is full.

Just eat.

I better don't.

Whatever. It's your loss then.

Don’t you always say that the sky is infinite?

Why is God so unfair to me?

It's okay.

If you can't get signed this year,

try again next year.

If next year you don't get it,

try the year after.

What are you saying?

Then there will be more new professional Go players next year.

More Go players,

but the teams are still limited.

Why do you think they didn't sign me?

-Is it because of my low Go skills? -No.

They have no foresight.

They didn't see your potential.

I think so too.

Let's go ask at the Go institute tomorrow

to see if there's any other hope.

It’s not difficult to see that

that the White wants solid territory

while the Black wants external influence.

Although the White has built a strong influence here,

because of Black's Hanami corner,

it limits White from developing further in this area.

In configuration,

Black can be satisfied.

Mr Yu.

Does this mean that the Aji of White's influence is not as good?

The Black can be attached here

and continue to disturb White.

Yes.

Even though Black has built an external influence,

how much benefit can it gain?

It depends on how it is used afterward.

For now, it cannot be quantified.

Let's stop here for today.

-Thank you, Mr, Yu. -See you.

Lu Yuan.

Mr Yu.

Have you been in contact with Fang Xu lately?

How is he doing?

He should be back to his senses after losing to Zhao Bing Feng.

He has signed up quite a few good Go players.

Mr Yu.

Today, the Go institute called me to talk about the new 1-dan competition.

You haven't played in quite a while.

Do you want to consider joining this year?

I'm already old.

I don't have the energy to keep up.

It's better if I don't.

Why not consider it a bit more?

You can support some newcomers.

Lu Yuan, it's not like you don't know me.

I hope that the talented players

will take the initiative to come to me.

[Shi Guang, Male, Zhu Da Yong, Yijianghu Club]

If I were to play,

I may play with this boy named Shi Guang for a bit.

I was asking casually.

Do you mean you agree?

I'll play with him.

After all, this child and me

have some connections.

Can you stop being so noisy?

I can't focus on reading at all.

If you think I'm noisy, go to your room.

I went to the Go institute yesterday.

I asked about signing up to a team.

How is it?

It's just me.

I'm hopeless.

[K.O.]

I'm done.

Hello.

Go institute?

Yes, it's me.

Really?

Sure, no problem.

Please pass my thanks to him.

Okay.

I understand.

Thank you.

No, what happened?

The new 1-dan competition.

I will play against Yu Xiao Yang.

You will play against Yu Xiao Yang?

The opportunity is finally here!

Thank God.

This is great!

Yes, it is!

But I thought Mr Yu usually doesn't join the new 1-dan competition.

You're wrong.

Yu Xiao Yang was the one who took the initiative

to play against me.

My goodness.

This really defines the saying, "When one door closes, another one opens."

No. This is the gate opening!

- Isn't that right? - Yes.

Come, join me!

That old man

doesn't usually join this kind of competition.

Do you see

how valuable Shi Guang is?

Do you want to reconsider

getting him a spot?

Then I need to see his performance first.

Then I'll thank you in advance.

Don't be so happy yet.

If he really is as good as you said,

what if he takes your reserve spot?

What if he did?

We are fighting for it fair and square.

The winner shall take the seat.

If I don't sign him up,

then you don't have to fight for the seat.

It's fine.

I'm willing to.

You already knew, right?

I failed to sign Shi Guang.

I knew something was wrong

during the awards ceremony.

You can blame me.

I can be too rash.

The master once said

the gold will shine sooner or later.

But the gold has shone

and I didn't hold on to it.

Senior.

Don't blame yourself too much.

He just started his career path.

Everything is uncertain right now.

Isn't that right?

But this uncertainty

may be cleared up soon.

I heard from Lu Yuan

that master is making an exception

to participate in the new 1-dan competition

He's picked Shi Guang from the get-go.

My dad is participating in the 1-dan competition?

And his opponent is Shi Guang?

Yes.

It has been eight or nine years

since master participated in this competition.

Who knew that his opponent would be Shi Guang?

That means

we will soon know

if he really did catch up.

Sit properly.

-Do you remember everything I told you? -I do.

Repeat it for me.

Lose less to win.

Lose less to win.

And?

Make full use of the Counter Komi advantage.

Avoid advance prematurely by all means.

Correct.

You must remember.

You will use black stones

to get an advantage.

When your opponent use his white stones for Komi,

just remember to be firm and steady.

Don't let the opponent use that move.

I understand. Don't worry.

My master told me

if you don't lose more than five points,

he will sign you immediately.

Don't worry, Xiao Guang.

Even if he doesn't Komi,

Our match's outcome will be decided in midgame.

Joining Master Lin Li's team

will be a piece of cake.

-Remember everything I told you. -I will.

Lose less to win.

After passing through here,

we'll be in the Mystery Go Room.

It is the holy place for every Go player.

Who doesn't want to play Go here?

Let's go.

Mr Sang Yuan.

Fang Xu.

Why are you here today?

We have not met since

the last Go Master competition.

Yes.

The matches at that time

have really benefited me.

No wonder you seem to be in a good shape recently.

You entered the semifinals of Ming Ren Competition, right?

It seems like I woke you up, haven't I?

This game's Counter Komi is quite likely.

What do we do if you go and got discovered?

Even if you say that,

you still need to win to prove to Master Lin Li.

Wouldn't it be killing two birds with one stone if I play?

No! Listen to me.

It has been a while since Yu Xiao Yang played in a new 1-dan match.

Think about it.

If I win against him, how do I explain to people?

What do I say?

Xiao Guang.

You knew

that I have been thinking about playing against

Yu Xiao Yang for many days and nights.

The last time I played against him

was eight, nine years ago.

This is a rare opportunity.

How much longer do you want me to wait?

Or maybe...

It's almost time. Please enter the game room.

Okay, thank you.

Chu Ying.

I'll go first.

Good day.

Hello, Mr Yu.

I'm looking forward to play against you.

I will do my best to play.

Gentlemen, please face this way.

Thank you.

Shi Guang, new 1-dan player. Please register here.

Well, isn't that Yue Zhi?

Why are you here?

I thought you didn't care about Shi Guang?

I am here for Mr Yu Xiao Yang.

Nice to meet you.

-Go Master Sang Yuan. Mr Fang Xu. -Nice to meet you all.

Hello, Go Master Sang Yuan.

Brother Xu.

Go Master Sang Yuan.

Why is everyone here?

It couldn't be because of Shi Guang, right?

Senior.

You're here at the right time.

The game is about to start.

Hello, Mr Sang Yuan.

You are Yu Xiao Yang's son?

Yes. My name is Yu Liang.

You are here to watch the kid play too?

I guessed right.

It seems that today’s Go is getting more and more interesting.

[2005 National Go New 1-dan Competition] [Name of Particpant, Shi Guang]

Chu Ying.

Chu Ying.

The game is about to start.

Sorry.

I just want to have a feel.

It's your game. You sit.

Here.

I think it's better if you play.

I have thought it through.

This Go game is much

more important to you than me.

When you came back two years ago, you said you wouldn't force me to play anymore.

But you've been teaching me and helping me.

You let me play my own style of Go.

Today exists

because of you and not me.

Xiao Guang.

Being able to stay by your side, watching you play Go,

sharing your victory and joy

is already enough for me.

Don't do that.

This has always been your wish.

If I took this away from you,

then that would be selfish of me.

Since you kept your promise,

I should keep mine.

Maybe the Divine Move is in this game.

Good luck.

There are no travellers on the ancient path.

On the cold mountains,

you stand alone.

Xiao Guang.

Thank you.

A game between the best players of ancient and modern times.

This is going to be interesting.

Why are you still not seated?

My apologies, Mr Yu.

Now I shall announce

that the new 1-dan competition shall begin.

The game will use Chinese Go competition rules.

White has Reverse Komi of 3-3/4 points.

Reporters, please leave after 10 minutes.

Chu Ying.

Let's start.

Everyone.

Let's make a bet.

Which one of them will win?

Mr Sang Yuan.

You're joking right?

Do we even need to bet on this?

Although Shi Guang has 7.5 points advantage,

his opponent is still Mr Yu.

Is this bet even worth it?

Looks like all of you believe that Yu Xiao Yang would win.

Then I will bet on the youngster.

Let's bet a Go board for this.

Anyone dare?

Then I'll bet the opposite.

Mr Sang Yuan, I think you will lose the bet this time.

I hope Yu Xiao Yang will not intentionally lose this game.

Sir.

Even if my dad purposely lost the game,

the chance of Shi Guang winning is still slim.

Is that so?

All of you think so too?

I definitely think so.

Fine, let's wait and see.

Upper right, Star Point.

What's with Shi Guang?

He took so long to make his first move.

No matter if it's watching or playing Go,

one must always be patient.

For opening strategies,

all professional Go players should be fully prepared before starting.

He's quite good but he still hesitates.

Even though you say that,

many new and original openings

are thought of at the very last minute.

Many decades ago,

during the game between Honinbo Shusai and Wu Qing Yuan,

he never would have thought that

Wu's first move during the opening

would be a 3-3 point.

Everything has just begun.

Xiao Guang.

I have decided.

To protect you,

I will Counter Komi 15 points.

Counter Komi 15 points?

Why?

According to the rules,

his Counter Komi to us is 7.5 points.

Also, we are using black stones.

With the advantage,

the Counter Komi is 7.5 points.

Adding it like this,

it will be exactly 15 points.

Even if it's you,

Counter Komi 15 points is too hard.

We won't know until we try.

Since you already let me play,

I need to consider your feelings.

I will start to attack.

Come.

Fourteen-thirteen.

Cap.

He's attacking.

He is quite bold.

This is too rash.

Shi Guang is underestimating his opponent too much.

Interesting.

It is a bit unexpected.

To solve the Counter Komi burden,

there is only one strategy.

First, lead him into a complicated game.

Then use your judgment to decide the outcome.

Later, I will create a flaw

to get him to attack.

When the opponent is managing isolated the weak group,

take advantage of his offence

and open up a path.

Sixteen-eighteen.

Jump.

I will place decoys all over the place.

When he decides to push for the win,

that is when the Black's means to survive will appear.

What's wrong with Shi Guang?

He focused too much on offence.

He seems to have lose his sense of measure.

The whole situation

is bold but not very astute.

See. He can't stand it anymore.

He has been completely crushed by your father.

He is not in a good shape now,

but that doesn't mean he can't play.

I don't get it.

Do you want your dad to win or him?

Mr Ban, can we figure out the winning rate now?

It's still too soon. Let's watch a bit more.

The pace of the Black is getting chaotic.

It feels like White can counter-attack any time now.

The shape of Black

is making us eager.

This young man is getting more and more interesting.

He is cautious.

He didn't act according to my expectation.

If this continues on,

things will get even more complicated.

Dad didn't attack the black stones directly.

Mr Yu is still quite soft-hearted.

Is he worried that ending this game too early

will be difficult to encourage the newcomers?

Fang Xu, what do you think?

Maybe master is thinking about

surrounding the black stones to the maximum.

But isn't it too risky?

Yu Xiao Yang's instinct on Go is very sensitive.

There must be a reason why he did this.

Nine-eight.

Diagonal.

What is Shi Guang thinking?

This should be a simple process.

Why is he playing so irresponsibly?

To think that Shi Guang would abandon this stone in the middle.

He even dares to continue invading White's space.

He doesn't show respect to Mr Yu.

The result is too obvious.

The black stones have been annihilated.

This is what happens when you play recklessly.

Previously, I used to think that Shi Guang is quite talented.

In the end, it's just a flash in the pan.

Three-seven.

Remove from board.

Two-ten.

Atari.

Five-twelve.

This is the final chance.

I can't believe that this young man dares

to set a trap on Yu Xiao Yang at this moment.

Trap?

[Yu Xiao Yang, Shi Guang]

I've lost.

I've lost.

Did you know?

Some things can't be covered up.

I don't know why you are

carrying such a heavy burden to play against me.

But just now,

I can feel an extraordinary murderous aura.

Okay.

I hope you can show an outstanding performance

in the professional arena in the future.

I hope I can

have another chance to play against you.

I can't believe him.

I told him to play it steadily.

But he lost so much.

How do I explain to my master?

Don't worry.

My words can be trusted.

I shall take your Go board then.

Come and take it at my house.

You won't be disappointed.

Looks like you have no regret on this bet.

Although the game is a bit messy,

there are so many possibilities within.

If there is a similar match in the future,

I will still bet on Shi Guang.

Okay.

I'll join in then.

-Great. -Xiao Liang.

I'll send you home.

Senior, you can go back first.

I still have questions that I would like to ask Mr Sang.

Please.

Mr Sang Yuan.

I don't quite get

today's game.

Why did Shi Guang play it that way?

How to say this?

If you assume

before he started,

he had a lot of Komi to bear.

It would make sense.

He set Komi on himself?

Yes.

If my guess is right,

you see him as your rival too, right?

I have always regarded him as my most powerful competitor.

Why is that?

When we were young,

I played two games against him.

It was those two games

that made me almost lose the confidence to play Go.

So I went to South Korea to learn Go.

I went there for six years.

But when I returned two years ago,

I met him at a high school Go tournament.

That time, he played like an amateur.

Completely different from before.

I really couldn't believe that

I once lost to such a person.

I've always been chasing after him.

But he said, he has been chasing after me.

I really can't figure it out.

I really want to know what his true strength is

and I want to find out

who he really is.

This means

the person who prompted him to enter the world of professional Go

was actually you.

This is good.

You just need to remember.

Go

is a game for two people to play.

Perhaps the two of you

are the twin stars of Go world.

I will remember you two.

Xiao Guang, what do we do?

Not only did I not find the Divine Move,

I even lost the game.

Now you cannot get into Master Lin Li's team.

It's fine.

You were carrying the Komi.

I doubt anyone would be able to find the Divine Move.

But I don't regret anything today.

Because the fight between the two of you

was basically textbook material.

Playing it this way is quite fun.

I used to prefer Taiji.

But now, I'm more inclined towards fencing.

But Yu Xiao Yang is truly a master.

He saw through you so easily.

Oh, Divine Move.

You're not easy to find even in the face of Yu Xiao Yang.

Xiao Guang.

Do you want to give up?

How can I?

I've become even more determined.

I will definitely help you find the Divine Move.

True.

We still have time.

Don't start.

You and Xiao Bai Long said the same thing.

Xiao Guang.

What is it?

I'm joking.

Don't take it seriously.

I'm joking.

Don't you take it seriously.

We will look for the Divine Move seriously.

Don't take it to heart.

Let's go home.

A new Go shop just opened.

Let's go have a look.

Let's go.

Even though I didn't find the Divine Move,

I don't feel regret.

Master.

The game that Shi Guang played earlier is not his true strength.

Maybe he was too nervous because he was going against Mr Yu Xiao Yang.

You're done?

I seriously guarantee it.

He has the potential.

I hope you can give him a chance.

I saw the game.

It's not bad.

But to sign him or not

is not up to me alone.

In a few days,

I will go and ask the team.

Over here!

[Congratulations to the grand opening of Neighbourhood Go Store]

Play Go leisurely.

Welcome, we just opened recently.

-Please have a look. -Okay.

Let's go.

The Go board in front of you

is imported from Japan.

The 19 lines on the Go board

were carved, not painted.

Have a look.

It is called the "Tachi cut".

What's that?

Tachi cut.

You can have a look.

Next, we welcome 7-dan professional, Mr Zeng Zhi Ming

to introduce the shop's gem to everyone.

Mr Zeng, please.

Thank you.

Forget about my title as a professional player.

Today I am just the owner of this shop.

I would like to introduce this rosewood Go board to everyone.

It has been soaked for hundreds of years

to produce an even, smooth colour.

The overall texture is simple.

Natural patina.

Distinctive smell.

The moment the stones touch the board,

you can feel the stones' breath.

Everyone, please pay attention.

It's true.

Give me a break.

Is that Go board really that mysterious?

The premium rosewood Go board is indeed priceless.

-More importantly, it is... -I don't get it.

[Serenity, Spring of Yichou Year, Lu'an, Bai Zi Qiu]

Over here

we have the inscription of Qing Dynasty's Go Master Bai Zi Qiu.

This, I understand.

It is written by Xiao Bai Long.

After listening to the introduction, aren't you all excited?

The more exciting is yet to come.

This Go board originally costs 30,000.

For the today's opening day special offer,

it will cost only 19,998!

It's good stuff.

So expensive!

The inscription is fake.

Why?

On the board, it is written,

"The spring of Yichou Year."

"Lu'an."

Bai Zi Qiu's phrase.

But we arrived in Lu'an during autumn.

We were still in Jiaxing during spring.

Boss, can this be cheaper?

-That's right. -That's right.

If Xiao Bai Long knew

that someone is deceiving the public using his name,

he would be furious.

The shop is a scam.

Xiao Guang.

I don't want anyone

to mislead the public using Xiao Bai Long's name.

Boss!

The inscription on your board looks too good to be real.

It totally looks like an imitation.

You call yourself a professional player,

but don't you feel guilty for tricking everyone here?

Young man,

if you don't understand, don't talk nonsense.

-But I... -That's right.

Mr Zeng is a professional player.

-That's right. -It's fine.

Professional player?

It doesn't suit you.

Why don't we do this?

Let's play a game.

If I win,

you will break this board in front of everyone.

Do not taint Bai Zi Qiu's good name.

What if you lose?

If I lose,

I will eat all the stones here

one by one.

You talk big.

You're looking down on professional Go players.

You have a chance to clear Xiao Bai Long's name.

Are you up to it?

It is all I could wish for.