As Lu Ze finished his strokes, the large characters on the white paper floated up into the sky, radiating a golden glow.

【Serial Number: 749】

【Participant: Lu Ze】

【Illusion Realm Type: Board & Card Games】

Upon seeing this result, the seven hundred or so Cultivators on the platform instantly erupted into an uproar.

"What? Board & Card Games?"

"Inside the tower... playing cards? Playing chess?"

"Playing cards is fine, playing chess is fine... but to use it for the theme of tower climbing, that's just too much of a joke!"

"Are they crazy? Why would anyone like this kind of Illusion Realm?"

"Just because he is Lu Ze."

"Even Old Devil Lu can't pull this off! Cultivators aren't fools; Old Devil Lu is smashing his own reputation!"

"Haha, looks like Old Devil Lu didn't get a combat Illusion Realm and has given up on himself!"

"Not bad, not bad. Having Old Devil Lu accompany us to our doom makes this trip worth it!"

Deep within the Xianyun Villa, in a pavilion suspended in mid-air.

"What? This brat chose 【Board & Card Games】?? "

"He's gone mad!"

"Haha! It must be that all other types of Illusion Realms were taken, and he was forced to bite the bullet and choose 【Board & Card Games】!"

The three Illusion Alliance Elders beamed with joy, each feeling that victory was secure.

To ensure Lu Ze had no options left, they had long since arranged manpower to occupy all the types capable of producing good results.

They didn't even spare early Illusion Realms like Demon Sect Escape and Spirit Plants vs. Zombies!

The only ones they didn't occupy were this devil cultivator is not so cold》 and Legends of the Three Kingdoms.

As for the former, since they wouldn't know how to make it even if they occupied it, they simply blocked it at the source by limiting the scope of the Illusion Realm.

As for the latter, it was because things like board and card games have absolutely nothing to do with tower climbing.

"It really is Board & Card Games..."

【Heart Demon】's gaze was profound, a smile playing on his lips.

The previously lingering unease in his mind was finally put to rest.

Under their multi-faceted blockade, Lu Ze only had two choices—one was board and card games, and the other was something else.

He had been very worried that Lu Ze would pull out some new thing that would shatter the Cultivators' understanding, which would be the hardest to deal with.

But now, there was no need to worry anymore.

"It seems that even a Genius of this era cannot break the deadlock..."

【Heart Demon】 sneered and slowly stood up.

"This time, it is my Illusion Alliance that wins."

In the center of Xianyun Lake.

As the Cultivators finished selecting their topics, 【Rakshasa】 waved his hand, and 749 large illusion towers instantly appeared on the massive platform hovering above the lake.

"These are the illusion towers prepared by my Illusion Alliance for everyone, specifically for Realm Masters... If you have any need for additional equipment, you may report it to me, and the Illusion Alliance will certainly satisfy your needs within three days."

As soon as 【Rakshasa】 finished speaking, Nangong Yuan and Chao Wendao, who were watching from the lakeside, suddenly unleashed their auras, their voices booming like bells:

"If these illusion towers develop problems and affect the creation of the Illusion Realm, what is the solution?"

This was something Lu Ze had coordinated with the two of them early on.

After considering all the potential traps hidden in the conditions, Lu Ze concluded that apart from tampering with the illusion towers, no other means could restrict him.

These words were naturally best spoken by Chao Wendao and Nangong Yuan.

After all, below the Body Integration realm, Chao Wendao could be considered the number one in the world, and the Elders of the Illusion Alliance dared not fail to give him Face.

"Elder Chao, what are you saying? How could the creations of my Illusion Alliance have any problems?"

【Rakshasa】 smiled, then turned to Face the participating Cultivators.

"I guarantee to everyone in the name of the Illusion Alliance..."

"If the Illusion Alliance's illusion towers have any problems, you may temporarily switch to your own equipment, and the creation time for the Illusion Realm will be recalculated. We will absolutely not delay your competition!"

Once these words were spoken, Chao Wendao and Nangong Yuan exchanged a look, nodded silently, and said nothing more.

Nangong Yuan waved his hand, and a tea pavilion rose from the flat ground.

The two sat inside leisurely, looking very much like they intended to watch for an entire month.

【Rakshasa】 appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he was secretly rejoicing.

Before hosting this exchange meeting, he had indeed proposed tampering with Lu Ze's illusion tower to ensure the other party's Illusion Realm creation would fail.

This idea was rejected on the spot by 【Heart Demon】.

For one, if Lu Ze couldn't create an Illusion Realm, how would they obtain the illusion tower containing his Divine Sense traces?

Secondly, if the illusion tower had issues, such targeting would be too blatant and unfavorable to the expansion of the Illusion Alliance.

Now it seemed that if 【Heart Demon】 had adopted the suggestion, he would likely have ended up getting beaten by Chao Wendao...

【Rakshasa】 sighed with lingering fear, then announced loudly:

"Everyone may now inspect the illusion towers. If you have any equipment needs, you may report them to me in advance."

"One hour from now, once you enter the illusion tower, it will be considered officially started."

"Before the Illusion Realm is completed, except for equipment needs, no one is allowed to leave the illusion tower, otherwise, it will be treated as withdrawing from the competition!"

"Strange, they really didn't tamper with it?"

After carefully inspecting illusion tower number 749, Lu Ze found it hard to believe his own judgment.

Not only was there no problem with this illusion tower, but its quality was even better than ordinary illusion towers.

It was completely unlike the usual style of the Illusion Alliance.

Lu Ze pinched his chin in confusion and muttered, "Then what exactly are they trying to do..."

After pondering for a moment without any clues, Lu Ze temporarily stopped thinking about it.

"Junior Brother Lu, you actually chose Board & Card Games??"

Zhong Yi patted Lu Ze on the shoulder and exclaimed.

"What, does Senior Brother Zhong not believe in me either?"

Lu Ze asked back with a smile.

"That's impossible. With Junior Brother Lu's talent, I'm actually looking forward to it... because in the area of board and card games, I can bully Old Zhou again, hahaha!"

Zhong Yi laughed out loud, feeling a bit smug.

"What about you, Senior Brother Zhong? What type did you choose?"

Lu Ze asked with curiosity.

"Strategy."

After saying this, Zhong Yi sighed helplessly.

"The Fellow Daoists ahead were too enthusiastic; they chose every type of Illusion Realm you have ever made... By the time it was my turn, even if there were choices left, they were terrible options that would deduct ninety percent of the score... so I chose the Strategy type."

"Oh? How does Senior Brother Zhong plan to do it?"

Lu Ze became interested immediately upon hearing this.

Regarding "tower climbing" type games, aside from combat, they are actually inseparable from strategy.

Because when it comes to games, you either rely on operations, play for fun, or use your brain.

With operations banned and no fun to be had, strategy is the best choice.

Even the board and card game type he chose is essentially a strategy game, just wearing a layer of cards as a disguise.

The fact that Zhong Yi could think of choosing Strategy was actually a manifestation of his talent.

"I..."

Zhong Yi paused, trying hard to organize the scattered thoughts in his mind.

"I originally wanted to make an Illusion Realm similar to Spirit Plants vs. Zombies, using the placement strategy between creations to complete the challenge of tower climbing..."

"But the tower defense Illusion Realm slots were already full, so I had to settle for second best and choose the Strategy type."

"As for Strategy... hmm... my current idea is, puzzle-solving?"

Zhong Yi briefly described his idea for strategy-based tower climbing, which was roughly about escaping mechanisms. Although the novelty was average, there was still some sophistication in the trap settings.

Clearly, Zhong Yi was a natural talent focused on level design.

"Senior Brother Zhong, if we put aside all the restrictions set by the Illusion Alliance, when you think of tower climbing Illusion Realms, what is the first element that comes to mind?"

After hearing Zhong Yi's idea, Lu Ze suddenly asked back.

"Uh... combat?"

Zhong Yi answered without hesitation.

Lu Ze nodded with a smile.

"Correct, it is combat."

"As expected... if one cannot choose the combat type, even Junior Brother Lu feels the odds of winning are slim?"

Hearing Lu Ze's answer, Zhong Yi's expression dimmed slightly.

"Not at all."

Lu Ze shook his head with a smile.

"Combat is the appearance, not the core."

Zhong Yi's breath caught: "What does Junior Brother Lu mean?"

Lu Ze looked around.

This place had long been intentionally set with a sound-insulation barrier by Zhong Yi, so outsiders could not hear the movements inside.

Facing his future capable workhorse, Lu Ze did not hesitate to offer guidance, saying persuasively:

"Is Spirit Plants vs. Zombies combat?"

"No, but the Spiritual Plants possessing various functions and methods are the core of the Illusion Realm."

"Is Immortal Realm Hegemony combat?"

"No, but the interplay between various troop types is equally attractive."

"The form of expression of combat does not necessarily have to be combat."

"It can be pictures, it can be text, it can be numbers, or even board and card games..."

The more Lu Ze spoke, the brighter Zhong Yi's eyes became.

"I understand, Junior Brother Lu!"

Zhong Yi's heart surged with excitement, his fists clenched tight, a look of enlightenment in his eyes.

"Thank you for your guidance, Junior Brother Lu! I have already thought of the solution to this theme!"