The Global Dark Lord Game

John found himself standing in the midst of a grand hall.

[Welcome to the Dark Lord Game!]

[Total number of players for this round: 10 billion!]

[Players will be categorized into either the "Hero faction" or the "Dark Lord faction."]

[You have been matched as a "Dark Lord." Please remember the following key points:]

[1. Death will result in disqualification from the game!]

[2. Clearing conditions: Achieve complete dominion over, or obliterate, an empire-level power.]

[3. Upon clearing this round, you may choose: return to the real world, stay in this world, or challenge an even more advanced realm!]

[4. There's a three-day protection period. After this, Heroes will be able to sense Dark Lords within a certain range.]

[5. As a Dark Lord, you will be constantly under threat from Heroes, adventurers, legions, or even other Dark Lord factions. If you lack strength, it's imperative to develop discreetly!]

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