During the time Lu Ze was deeply immersed in crafting the new illusion realm, the entire Lingxiao Sect was far from idle.
Everyone was rushing to complete the game "Four Players in a Row."
A new booming service even appeared on the forum: three expert players who had already cleared the game would team up to guide a paying customer through the levels.
And the price wasn’t cheap.
Surprisingly, quite a few wealthy disciples didn’t hesitate to pay for this service.
Lu Ze couldn’t help but grin from ear to ear.
This sense of monetization—if he didn’t take advantage of it, he would be letting down all the suffering he endured in his previous life.
Days passed by quickly.
Before long, the appointed time arrived.
Word had it that Lu Ze had created a new illusion realm, so Zhong Yi arrived early at Thunder Peak to wait.
Not long after Zhong Yi reached the advanced training ground reserved for true disciples, Zhou Yue also showed up, looking deeply troubled.
“What’s bothering you, Brother Zhou?” Zhong Yi asked with curiosity.
Since Zhou Yue had broken his fate pattern with his cultivation, he had always been cheerful and optimistic. Zhong Yi hadn’t seen him so downcast in a long time.
“It’s all because of the illusions you gave me...” Zhou Yue tapped his cheek, shook his head, and wore a frustrated expression.
After clearing "Four Players in a Row," Zhong Yi had recommended several other illusion realms created by Lu Ze.
Zhou Yue had never encountered such novel illusions before and adapted quickly.
But the good times didn’t last.
He soon noticed something was off.
When playing "Plant Spirits vs. Zombies," the corn shooter he planted never had butter.
In "Celestial Realm Conquest," despite having excellent gear, his immortals never landed critical hits...
After several days, he even dreamed that his fate pattern was slipping away again.
“Brother Zhou, don’t worry, it’s just a coincidence,” Zhong Yi patted him on the back to comfort him.
Zhou Yue nodded, hoping Lu Ze’s new illusion wouldn’t be so dependent on luck.
“Any news on the type of illusion Lu Ze has created?” Zhou Yue perked up.
Zhong Yi spoke frankly, “I heard from Master that it’s based on the Three Kingdoms theme—most likely a card game.”
“Three Kingdoms! I’ve read that novel so many times. It’s really fascinating,” Zhou Yue’s eyes lit up, and his spirits lifted instantly.
"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" had been released two and a half years ago, and he had been captivated by it, rereading it over and over.
He could even recite many scenes by heart.
“Combining Three Kingdoms with a card game sounds tough,” Zhong Yi shrugged, not very optimistic.
Soon, Lu Ze, along with the elders and true disciples, arrived one after another.
Once everyone was gathered, Lu Ze placed the crystal stone of the "Three Kingdoms Kill" illusion into the advanced illusion tower.
“The illusion is ready. Please, elders and senior brothers, enter the realm,” Lu Ze signaled to everyone.
Filled with curiosity, they immediately stepped into the illusion.
The title "Three Kingdoms Kill" flashed across their vision the moment they entered.
Then, the classic theme music with a strong rhythm began to play.
“Lu Ze’s talent for lyrics and composition is truly remarkable!” Zhong Yi whispered appreciatively before his figure was transported to the card table.
This was a special test version crafted by Lu Ze. Upon entering, there were no distracting options—players were instantly teleported to the game.
Before long,
the other elders and true disciples appeared one by one, taking their seats around the card table.
The card table was set atop a spacious and splendid ancient-style building. Upon closer inspection, it was recognizable as the Bronze Sparrow Terrace built by Cao Cao.
Once all eight players had taken their seats, Lu Ze’s figure appeared within the illusion.
“Junior Brother Lu, want to play together?” Zhong Yi asked curiously.
“No, no, I’m here to explain the rules of the illusion,” Lu Ze smiled and waved his hand.
With his master, Nangong Yuan, outside channeling spiritual energy to sustain the live broadcast source, the scene was currently being streamed live.
Not only the Lingxiao Sect but even the neighboring Tianxuan Gate could watch.
Usually, the game rules in the illusion were displayed only as subtitles.
This time, Lu Ze personally stepped in to teach.
After everyone was ready, Lu Ze began the game.
“First, the identity cards will be dealt.”
“The game ‘Three Kingdoms Kill’ has four roles—”
“Ruler, Loyalist, Rebel, and Traitor.”
“Please take a look at your assigned identity.”
As he finished speaking, an identity card appeared simultaneously beside each of the eight players.
Zhong Yi received the Ruler card; the word “Ruler” glowed brightly above his head.
【Ruler:】
【Victory Condition: All Rebels and Traitors on the field must be eliminated】
【Defeat Condition: Your own death】
【Hint 1: Your maximum health is increased by 1】
【Hint 2: Some generals possess special skills unique to the Ruler】
【Hint 3: Loyalists are your allies】
The identity hints were clear and straightforward, and Zhong Yi understood instantly.
“So it’s me and the Loyalists suppressing the rebellious Rebels and rooting out the undercover Traitor, right?”
Zhong Yi immediately glanced around, eyeing everyone suspiciously as if they might be Traitors.
“Who among you is the Loyalist?”
The others all raised their hands.
“Senior Brother Zhong, I’m a Loyalist!”
“Good disciple, I’m a Loyalist too.”
“That can’t be right—I have a Loyalist card as well…”
“Zhong Brother, trust me, I’m the real Loyalist!”
...
Due to the game’s rules, except for the Ruler, no one else could reveal their identity card voluntarily.
No one could prove their true role.
Actually, even without Lu Ze’s explanation, Zhong Yi had already deduced the meaning of each identity from their names.
The Ruler and Loyalists formed one faction, the Rebels another, and the Traitor was an independent faction.
“Now that everyone has seen their identities, let’s start choosing our generals,” Lu Ze said with a smile, clapping his hands.
In front of each player appeared three general character cards visible only to themselves.
But in front of Zhong Yi, there were five cards.
“The jade beads above each general represent their health points.”
“The text below describes their skills...”
“If you don’t understand them now, don’t worry. Once you start playing, it will all become clear.”
Lu Ze circled the table, not elaborating further.
Because when it came to the game ‘Three Kingdoms Kill,’ talking about it a thousand times wasn’t as effective as just jumping in and playing.
Not just playing once.
Many people learned simply by watching a few rounds behind others.
“I choose you!” Zhong Yi smiled without hesitation, selecting the general known as the “Heroic Overlord” Cao Cao.
He was his favorite character from the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”
The moment he made his choice, a phantom of Cao Cao appeared above Zhong Yi’s head, his cloak gently billowing.
“Hahaha! I always said that Zhuge Liang has a bit of the flair of my Tianji Pavilion disciples!” Lin An chuckled happily as he selected Zhuge Liang as his general.
Seeing Zhuge Liang being picked, Zhao Wendao’s eyes went wide. He tugged at Lu Ze’s sleeve and whispered, asking if he could trade for Zhuge Liang.
No wonder Zhuge Liang was so popular among the elders.
“It’s alright, it’s alright. There will be more chances later…”
Lu Ze smiled warmly and patted Zhao Wendao’s shoulder, offering some comfort.
There would be plenty of Zhuge Liangs to come.
They could even form a whole team called “Zhuge Liang Kill” if they wanted.
He then walked to the far end of the card table.
Mu Yawen and his master, Elder Yue Lingfeng of the Tempered Gold Peak, were discussing how to pick their generals.
Mu Yawen hadn’t read *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, so he was reading out the names of his generals one by one to his master.
“What? You have Zhao Yun?”
Yue Lingfeng was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing with satisfaction.
“Good apprentice, listen to me. You pick the Seven Advances and Seven Retreats Zhao Zilong, and I’ll pick the legendary Martial Saint Guan Yu!”
“Together, we’ll show them the raw power of our body cultivation!”
Lu Ze: “……”
[Dear friends, if you have any Three Kingdoms card game ideas, please share! (Deep bow of thanks)]
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