The Path to Immortality Begins with Reaching the Summit in Myriad Forms Chess

(Also known as: The Myriad Forms Chess of the Immortal Way) Before transmigrating, I ruled the chessboard, defeating all challengers and standing alone as king. After transmigrating, thunder became my pieces and all living beings my board. I played against the Heavenly Dao. Zhang Yan in my past life, Sikong Yan in this one: the king of Myriad Forms Chess transmigrates into the Tang dynasty. From the chessboard before me to the pursuit of the Immortal Dao, I will win this game by half a move against Heaven. (The author really is a top-ranked Myriad Forms Chess player. Come challenge me to a game.)