70: Chapter 70, the final chapter, begins.

Before the start of the final chapter, there was a 24-hour 'halftime'.

After finishing his 'reading comprehension' of the rules, Chen Aoyun connected the call with the Support Group.

Regarding the final chapter, Chen Aoyun, who already had a plan in mind, did not discuss his strategy with the Support Group for fear of leaks; instead, he only asked a few questions regarding intelligence.

"What items do Sakura Country and Ottoman have left in their hands?"

"What special abilities do the [Strategists] and [Roleplayers] of both countries have?"

"What should I pay attention to?"

The Support Group trusted Chen Aoyun. Not only did they not question his plans for the final chapter, but they also gave him full autonomy to act freely. Furthermore, they shared every piece of intelligence they possessed with him in detail and reminded him,

"In the Game of National Destiny, every piece of intelligence is precious.

The reason why [Old Yuan] could be placed during the 'Advent Phase' must be kept secret!

This might be one of the few bargaining chips you and the Dragon Country have!"

As expected of the leader of the Support Group, before Chen Aoyun even said anything, Group Leader Chen Feng keenly realized that the placement of [Old Yuan] likely involved intelligence unknown to other countries.

And that was indeed the case.

While placing a [Heroic Spirit] during the 'Advent Phase' certainly required the condition circulating outside: 'special contribution to all of humanity'.

But besides this publicly known restriction, there was a hidden one: Virtue!

There are many [Heroic Spirits] who satisfy the 'special contribution to all of humanity' condition, but those who also truly possess a heart for the whole world and a spirit of selfless dedication are likely very few.

This was also the conclusion Chen Aoyun deduced after placing [Old Yuan] and witnessing [Old Yuan]'s manifestation unleash a unique power that forced 'nightfall' to actively retreat.

He heeded the advice of Group Leader Chen Feng and kept the secret of placing [Old Yuan] strictly to himself, not revealing it in the broadcast. Unexpectedly, he gained something immediately!

What is the Game of National Destiny?

It is a 'game' that uses [Heroic Spirits] as special solutions!

Since it is a game, there will naturally be deceit, treachery, and alliances!

Only three countries remained in the final chapter: Dragon Country, Sakura Country, and Ottoman.

Among the three, Dragon Country was the weakest, and Sakura Country was the strongest.

Chen Aoyun had deep-seated grievances with Sakura Country, and it seemed that Sakura Country itself harbored strong hostility toward Dragon Country.

He didn't know the source of this hostility, and Chen Aoyun couldn't figure it out. History had already been fragmented, so why was Sakura Country still so hostile toward Dragon Country? What were they trying to do?

Since he couldn't figure it out, there was no need to dwell on it. In fact, even if Sakura Country didn't cause trouble for Dragon Country, Chen Aoyun would take the initiative to cause trouble for Sakura Country; it was determined by the genes of a transmigrator.

Since Sakura Country was already a mortal enemy, the only country Chen Aoyun could ally with was Ottoman.

Using the secret of [Old Yuan] being able to be placed during the Advent Phase as a basic bargaining chip, the Ottomans had a special off-field item that could block the broadcast for a short time during the halftime break.

A secret 'conspiracy' between the Dragon Country [Strategist] and the Ottoman [Strategist] unfolded.

No one knew what these two [Strategists] talked about during their four-hour meeting. They only saw that when the Ottoman 'Foundational Item' expired and the two [Strategists] reappeared on the broadcast, both of them had smiles on their faces.

People participating in the Game of National Destiny do not get tired, at least not physically. As for whether they get mentally exhausted, that remains unknown.

In short, the 24-hour halftime passed quickly, and the final chapter of this Game of National Destiny was about to begin!

Dragon Country [Strategist] Chen Aoyun was in position.

The four [Roleplayers]: Zhao Hongxiu, Zhao Tianming, Fan Ling, and Li Gaoyuan, were also on standby.

"Everyone, we have warriors [General Zhang Fei] and [Zhao Yun], a [wonder] [Jianmen Pass], and even [Old Yuan], a [Heroic Spirit] that can descend during special phases!

These existences have already proven that the [Huaxia Civilization] inherited by Dragon Country is not some garbage civilization, but a brilliant civilization from the old era!

A brilliant civilization must have the consciousness of a brilliant civilization!

Third place?

Even a dog wouldn't want it!

Dragon Country's goal is first place!

For this, I solemnly implore you seniors to cooperate with me, trust me, and unconditionally execute my layout and plans as a [Strategist] in the final stage!"

They did not answer Chen Aoyun's mobilization with words, but the eyes of the four [Roleplayers] were frighteningly bright!

With piercing eyes and clenched fists, this moment was something these 'veteran players' never dared to imagine even in their dreams.

Third place, even a dog wouldn't want it!

It's arrogant enough, but I love it!

"Huaxia, from this moment on, will never sink!" Chen Aoyun declared in a resonant voice.

"Huaxia, from this moment on, will never sink!" the four [Roleplayers] roared at the top of their lungs!

He raised his hand.

He focused.

He placed the piece.

According to the known [Final Chapter Rules]: Before the halftime ended and the [Star Chessboard] reopened, Chen Aoyun needed to select two [Heroic Spirits] of the emperor type with true martial origins, and one exclusive skill used in previous stages.

The two emperor [Heroic Spirits] were not manifestations, but summons.

One black and one yellow, the 'emperor [Heroic Spirits]' wearing imperial robes of two different colors appeared in the Dragon Country's [Home Base] as Chen Aoyun placed his pieces.

And the choice of the Dragon Country's [Home Base] location was also very interesting:

It was far away from the central area where the 'Imperial Palace' and 'Imperial Hunting Ground' were located.

Chen Aoyun placed the [Home Base] at a selectable spot far from the central area but very close to the [Farmland Area].

The reason for this choice was simple:

The [Farmland Area] would frequently refresh the 'identity resource' known as [Farmer], and this [Farmer] identity resource could only be used by emperor [Heroic Spirits] who overthrew old dynasties through peasant uprisings to establish new dynasties.

That's right, among the two emperor [Heroic Spirits]—one black and one yellow—that Chen Aoyun placed, the emperor wearing the yellow imperial robe was none other than—

The [Heroic Spirit] who dared to chase the 'bright dawn' in cloth clothes and straw sandals, and established the Ming Dynasty!

Chasing the 'bright dawn'.

'Ming Dynasty': The morning sun of tomorrow!

It is the courage to hang one's life on the tip of a blade in troubled times, unafraid of dying by the blade while pursuing hope!

Establishing the Ming Dynasty.

'Ming Dynasty': The dynasty of [Huaxia Civilization]!

It is the great dynasty that cleansed the sun and moon and rebuilt [Huaxia Civilization]!

Therefore, this emperor [Heroic Spirit] wearing the yellow imperial robe is none other than:

The Ming Taizu, [Zhu Yuanzhang]!

The dynastic changes of your other civilizations are mostly just a 'revolving door' of power among nobles.

But in my [Huaxia Civilization], only in my [Huaxia Civilization], do we have the courage to ask, 'Are kings and nobles born with high status?'

The [Farmer] identity resource, you cannot use it, you wouldn't even glance at it, but my [Huaxia Civilization]'s emperor [Heroic Spirit] can use it!

[Zhu Yuanzhang] can use it!

That is why Chen Aoyun placed the [Home Base] close to the [Farmland Area].

This counts as showing his hand, but not quite.

If you, Sakura Country, knew that Dragon Country had [Zhu Yuanzhang], who 'started with a bowl and ended with a country,' this position would still be advantageous to Dragon Country.

If you didn't know...

In addition to the two emperor-type [Heroic Spirits] that needed to be placed in advance.

The only available skill also had to be selected in advance.

There is nothing to discuss; it must be a skill that has been used in this [Game of National Destiny]. Combined with the fact that the main goal of the final chapter is to snatch 'identity resources,' there is no skill more suitable for snatching things than [Seven In, Seven Out].

Even if the [Final Chapter Rules] didn't limit the choice of the only [Heroic Spirit] skill, Chen Aoyun would have chosen [Seven In, Seven Out] without hesitation. Moreover, during the halftime break, Chen Aoyun had actually thought of something regarding this [Seven In, Seven Out]...

(Combining the point about snatching identity resources, guess who the other emperor is (the clothing color is a distractor, but it absolutely fits historical facts)? Also, Chen Aoyun is going to exploit a BUG with [Seven In, Seven Out] again. Combining the rules, guess what the BUG is?

I don't think you can guess it, especially the bug for [Seven In, Seven Out], heh heh...)