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In the beginning of time, all things were renewed. After the aftershocks of the great primordial calamity subsided, humanity, through the evolution of various Daoist arts and tactics, gradually mastered a new combat mode that could be considered the "rules of the game": discipline above all, strategy as king, coordinated progress, and unwavering resilience. With these rules, human warriors unleashed astonishing potential in countless battles, drawing the attention of all the realms and forging paths to success that only they could traverse.

On the Heavenly Desolate Sacred Platform, Chen Xiu combined the *Nine Revolutions of Heaven and Earth Strategy* with the *Human Race Military Regulations*, forming the prototype of the "Optimal Game Rules." Core of the rules:
Clearly define objectives: Before each attack, clearly define the conditions for victory and maintain consistency with the entire army;
Division of labor and coordination: tasks are precisely assigned according to the strengths of the troops, not requiring everyone to be omnipotent, but requiring everyone to give full play to their strengths;
Rapid feedback: The battlefield situation changes rapidly, requiring real-time information collection and swift adjustments to action plans;
Resolute execution: Even in unfavorable circumstances, we must act in accordance with regulations and never back down easily.

Once this rule system was established, elites from all walks of life responded: the Fire Riders of the Southern Wilderness, the Assassins of the Northern Underworld, the Ice Souls of the Western Wilderness, the Holy Masters of the Heavenly Court, the Soul Devourers of the Demon Realm, the Nine Netherworld Demon Tide, the Tribulation-Crossing Sword Immortals... all swore an oath under the Holy Platform to take this game rule as the cornerstone of their battles.

2. First test of the rule

With a million soldiers, the human army launched a fierce attack on the demon fortress. Fire and earth vanguard, ice and lightning assault, light and darkness coordination, flanking attacks by void beasts, and thunderous strikes… seven routes advanced simultaneously, their tactics intricately linked, yielding remarkable results. The enemy's ranks were thrown into chaos, and none could stop them.

After this battle, the human race became convinced that within the framework of the "rules of the game," every command could be executed to its fullest potential, and victory was inevitable.

Zhu Yan led the Burning Earth Legion and activated the "Earth-Splitting Combination Array": using the power of fire and earth to quickly tear open the enemy's outer defenses.

Preliminary preparations: Exploring the ley lines and marking weak points;

Core tactic: Unleash a simultaneous barrage of fire and earth attacks to break through the barrier.

Key to coordination: Mountain and River Guardians provide flank support to prevent the enemy from rebuilding their positions.

After the combined fire and earth attack, the remnants of the enemy had nowhere to hide, and the elite human army marched forward in a mighty wave.

2. Ice and Lightning Piercing the Heart - Lockdown Array
Qingli and Lingting cast the "Heart-Piercing Sealing Array" on the Western Wilderness Glacier:
The mechanism is set up with ice walls as a barrier, which can be passed on foot, but lightning runes are embedded in the ice crystals;
Timing of the attack: Once the enemy gets close, the ice wall shatters, ice and lightning intertwine, and the enemy is instantly killed;

Follow-up: The Transcending Tribulation Sword Immortal pursued the heart and ended the resistance.

The Ice and Lightning Piercing Heart Technique is extremely fast, terrifying anyone who tries to break through.

3. Light and Dark Illusion Kill - Mind Control Strategy
The Dawn Saint and the Dark Blade created the "Illusory Killing Heart Array":
Light Curtain Deceives the Enemy: Under the holy light, the enemy mistakenly believes that reinforcements have arrived;
Shadow Walk: Ghost Blade leads shadow assassins, weaving through the shadows behind the curtain of light;

A decisive blow: to kill a key commander with a single strike when the enemy is in the most disarray;

Psychological warfare outcome: Once the leader falls, the morale of the masses collapses and they crumble like a tidal wave.

This method breaks away from traditional hard-fought battles, relying on mindset and surprise attacks to achieve a decisive victory.

4. Void Devouring Tide - Flanking Domination
The Demon Realm Soul Eater and the Demon Emperor joined forces, using the "Void Beast Devouring Tide Formation" to flank their human allies.

The void disturbs the mind: The energy of the void instills fear and makes it difficult to cast spells.

The beast tide crushes: the roar of ten thousand beasts devours the remaining soldiers;
The enemy is struggling: with its flanks torn apart, the central army is also unable to save itself.

Human Race Summary: Only by combining flanking maneuvers with main battlefield tactics can one achieve victory in every battle.

5. Thunder Heart Slash - Ultimate Harvest
Ling Ting Sword Immortal's ultimate "Thunder Heart Slash" concludes:
The mental cultivation method and sword technique are combined into one: the sword strikes like lightning, accompanied by thunder.

Slicing through the void: A single sword strike aimed straight at the enemy general's core;
Victory is declared: its momentum is like the collapse of the sky, completely dispelling any remaining resistance.

Thunderous Strike is the final winning move under the game's rules, specifically designed for precise finishing blows.

With each victory in battle, countless human elites came to accept and integrate into the rules. From initial tentative exploration to skillful application, and now to top-level performance, they have forged their own path to success.

Zhu Yan: From a wild fire rider to a fire and earth formation master;

Qingli: From the second-in-command of Ice Peak, she became a master of both ice and lightning;

Ghost Blade: From a lone assassin to a master of psychological warfare;

Dawn: From Holy Son to Commander of the Great Array;

Chaos Venerable: The Void Manipulator, standing alongside the Demon Emperor;

Ling Ting: The peerless swordsman of the Thunder Heart.

2. The joy of reaching the pinnacle

As each fierce battle came to a close, they stood atop the mountain peak or the battle platform, their hearts surging with emotion:

"It turns out, I've been waiting for this momentous occasion of the 'best solution'!"

"Under these rules, I achieved the success I had always longed for!" "At this moment, I have become the most perfect version of myself!"

The primordial land returned to peace. Volcanic embers rose, glaciers began to melt, light and shadow intertwined, ethereal beasts retreated, and thunder faded. Heroes from the five realms gathered at the Heavenly Desolate Sacred Platform, Chen Xiu's gaze warm yet resolute:
"You have already found the most recognized path within these rules, creating the most extraordinary legend of our time."

However, the road ahead is long, and new challenges await us.

Let us take this prosperous era as a lesson and continue to uphold these rules.

Go and conquer that unknown peak!

The voices of the masses surged like a tidal wave, resounding throughout the land. Those rules and beliefs will continue to guide countless people to achieve even greater and farther glories.

Under the guidance of the "best game plan," human elites achieved success and reached their respective peaks; the legend of the Chen Xiu era will continue to write new myths in the subsequent journey.

The vastness of heaven and earth has begun anew. In the deepest recesses of the primordial world, the ancient "rules of the game" have been quietly unlocked: mortal cultivators, by mastering their profound mysteries, can unleash unimaginable power and lead the tides of time. At this moment, countless human warriors, guided by these rules, have embarked on their own paths to success—a path to the pinnacle determined by their hearts and driven by their beliefs.

Before dawn, several golden runes suddenly appeared in the sky, as if ancient marks had been rekindled. The Five Sacred Mountains, the Seven Desolate Array Eyes, and the Nine Nether Gates simultaneously manifested extraordinary phenomena: mountains and rivers trembled, stars shone, and spiritual energy surged. Every human cultivator present was awestruck by this anomaly that heralded the arrival of a new era.

2. Ancient scrolls revealed
At the summit of the Sacred Peak in the Southern Wilderness, Chen Xiu, Zhu Yan, Qing Li, and others encountered an ancient scroll radiating golden light—the legendary "Rules of the Primordial Game." The scroll clearly recorded:
"Humanity should take the will to fight as its command and the belief as its banner, gather all the wisdom of the people, break the shackles of fate, and thus unleash potential ten times greater than that of ordinary people."

Chen Xiu declared loudly, "This is the key to the rise of humanity! As long as we find a 'game plan' that suits us, we can unleash our full potential under these rules!"

Rule guide: Mortal cultivators only need to give the most sincere fighting spirit as the command to activate the potential deep within their spiritual veins.

Zhu Yan, using the Heart of Flame as his command, shouted loudly, merging his body with the raging fire, his fist soaring into the air, accompanied by a fire dragon.

Qingli used the Heart of Ice and Snow as her command to summon the extreme cold true essence, transforming ice crystals into a giant sword that cleaved through heaven and earth.

2. Faith as our banner
Rule guide: By upholding unwavering faith, you will gain additional mental protection, resisting all fatal damage.

Driven by his belief in revenge against his family, the Shadow Blade becomes an incarnation of darkness, leaving no trace with its blades.
The Holy Son of Dawn, with the belief in protecting all living beings as his banner, is surrounded by holy light and fears no evil.

3. Gathering of spiritual wisdom
Rules guide: By gathering the wisdom and experience of thousands of cultivators around, and sharing skills and tactics, a "joint skill" can be formed in a short time - the intensity is multiplied and the power is greatly increased.

The Southern Wilderness Burning Sky Iron Cavalry and the Mountain and River Guardians practiced the "Fire and Earth Combined Formation," and fire waves and earthquakes appeared simultaneously.
The Heavenly Court's Sacred Domain and the Demonic Domain's Soul Devourers jointly unleashed the "Light and Void Soul Devouring Array," where holy light and nothingness repelled and merged.
The myriad beasts of the Nine Netherworlds and the ice souls of the Western Wilderness intertwine to form the "Beast Ice Frenzy Array," with the roars of the beasts and the icy winds running parallel.

Zhu Yan led the Burning Flame Iron Cavalry into the enemy formation, using the "Blazing Fire Heart Fist Technique" to shatter their protective barrier, and then combined it with the "Fire and Earth Combined Formation" to break through the heavy pressure in one fell swoop; each knight awakened their fighting spirit, turning flames into a skin-like defense, and they traversed the battlefield, unstoppable.

"Flame is my heart, fighting spirit is my soul!"

Zhu Yan roared, turning his hand into a wave of fire that dispersed countless enemy shadows.

2. Absolute Protection
The Dawn Saint and the Dark Blade stood side by side, unleashing the "Holy Shadow Illusion Killing Array": Holy light protection and continuous dark blade strikes were activated simultaneously, making it impossible for their opponents to look directly at them or defend against the hidden attacks. With their unbreakable faith as their banner, they deflected all attacks back into the enemy's ranks.

"Light and darkness, protect my people, and destroy my demons!"

The Holy Son and the Ghost Blade shouted in unison, their holy shadows intertwining to form the most solid barrier.

3. Sky-Piercing Slash
Sword Immortal Ling Ting and Qing Li joined forces, using the "Ice and Lightning Sky-Splitting Technique" to slay the aerial behemoth. The ice sword and lightning combined to cleave the sky, leaving the enemy's aerial forces utterly helpless. Their fighting spirit and unwavering belief propelled them to the "pinnacle of humanity" in a short time—unmatched in both raw power and mental defense.

"Blades of ice and lightning, cleaving through the void!"

Ling Ting and Qing Li's figures intertwined, and lightning and ice crystals splashed like rain.

4. Soul Devouring Beast
The Chaos Venerable and the Demon Emperor unleashed the "Void Beast Soul-Devouring Array," combining the void body with the roars of countless beasts to form a soul-devouring storm that devoured everything. Countless human cultivators, shielded by their beliefs, forcefully charged into the core, transforming the storm into a sharp blade for counterattack, turning the tide of battle in one fell swoop.

"The void devours, all beasts bow down; we use our bloodline as a shield to retaliate against the enemy's soul!"

The Chaos Venerable and the Demon Emperor grinned, and all beasts and nothingness transformed into the wildest weapons.

IV. Chen Xiu's Approval: 1. Overall Strategy and Control of the Battle Situation
Chen Xiu, wielding the "Double Wheels of Life and Death," guided the overall strategy atop the Heavenly Desolate Sacred Platform. He discerned the key moments of each battle, activating corresponding plans according to the "rules of the game," and constantly adjusting formations and tactics to ensure seamless coordination among all forces.

"You have presented the best solution."

Now, let us simultaneously activate the 'Primordial Unity Formation'.
With the combined strength of the human race, we will seize control of the entire situation in one fell swoop! (End of Chapter)