Chapter 15: Logic Judgment Breaks the Maze, Multiple Conditions Show Divine Power
Logic judgment breaks the maze, multiple conditions show divine power.On the path of cultivation, there are many forks; a single word can reveal clarity over thousands of miles.
“Help! Help!”
A piercing cry for help suddenly shattered the morning tranquility. Liu Ru Yan and the members of the Code Learning Battle Group, who were practicing at the Instant Noodle Sect’s training ground, abruptly looked up. A blood-red light shot up into the sky from the direction of the Trial Valley, followed by a wave of evil energy spreading out.
“That is the aura of the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord!” Master Qing Jiao’s face changed dramatically as he instantly appeared in the center of the training ground.
Almost simultaneously, Elder Huang Bu Ji hurried over, his expression grave: “Not good, Master! There has been an abnormal situation in the Trial Valley. The maze left by the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord has begun to take effect, and several disciples from different sects are trapped inside, sending out distress signals!”
“What?” Xiao Lie suddenly stood up, “Wasn’t the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord repelled?”
“His backup plan has begun to take effect,” Master Qing Jiao said with a serious expression, “and this maze is more vicious than before.”
Liu Ru Yan’s heart stirred as she recalled what she had seen in the Trial Valley yesterday and hurriedly asked, “Master, what is special about this maze?”
“It is said to be a ‘Logic Maze’ meticulously designed by the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord,” Elder Huang Bu Ji explained, “This maze changes continuously based on the choices of those who enter it. Only by making the correct logical judgments can one find the way out. Three elite disciples from other sects are already trapped inside, and the situation is extremely urgent!”
At that moment, another scream came from the direction of the Trial Valley, followed by a chilling laugh: “Hahaha, foolish cultivators, you will never escape my Logic Maze!”
This laughter contained a powerful evil force, causing everyone present to feel a chill. Even Master Qing Jiao, a skilled expert, changed his expression, clearly indicating that the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord was stronger than they had anticipated.
“Logic judgment?” Han Ya Zi’s eyes widened, “This sounds very much like the logical operators we use in programming!”
“Exactly,” Elder Huang Bu Ji nodded approvingly, “This is precisely why the Master asked me to find you. Your battle group just learned comparison operators yesterday, and now you need to learn more complex logical operators to break this maze. Time is of the essence; we must set off immediately!”
Liu Ru Yan took a deep breath, her eyes firm: “Master, we will go right away!”
She turned to her teammates and quickly said, “Just like we make decisions in real life, the path of cultivation is also filled with moments that require multiple condition judgments. For example, right now, we face the decision of whether to go for rescue—since we have the ability to save them and they are in danger, we must go!”
As she spoke, she quickly drew a simple diagram on the ground:
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
int main(){
// Conditions for being ready to go to the Trial Valley
bool 修为达标 =true;// Is the cultivation level up to standard
bool 法术熟练 =false;// Is the spell proficiency sufficient
bool 队友同行 =true;// Are there teammates accompanying
// Use logical operators to determine if one can go to the Trial Valley
bool 可以前往 = 修为达标 && 队友同行;// Must meet cultivation level and have teammates
bool 禁止前往 =!修为达标;// If cultivation level is not up to standard, then prohibit going
bool 特殊情况 = 修为达标 || 法术熟练;// Can go if either cultivation level is up to standard or spell proficiency is sufficient
cout <<"Can go to the Trial Valley: "<< 可以前往 << endl;
cout <<"Prohibited from going to the Trial Valley: "<< 禁止前往 << endl;
cout <<"Can go in special circumstances: "<< 特殊情况 << endl;
return 0;
}
“Everyone, look,” Liu Ru Yan pointed to the code and explained, “In C++, we have three types of logical operators:
<span>&&</span>represents logical AND – the result is true only when both conditions are true<span>||</span>represents logical OR – the result is true as long as one condition is true<span>!</span>represents logical NOT – it negates true to false and false to true”
“The current situation is that we have the ability (cultivation level up to standard) and we are united (teammates accompanying), so we can go for rescue! This is the embodiment of logical AND.”
Master Qing Jiao nodded with satisfaction: “Ru Yan, you have grasped the essence of logical operators. There is no time to lose; we must set off immediately!”
Xiao Lie pondered and said, “I understand. Just like we need to meet the cultivation level and have teammates accompanying us to go to the Trial Valley, that is logical AND. And if we meet the cultivation level or have spell proficiency, we can go in special circumstances, which is logical OR.”
“Exactly,” Liu Ru Yan nodded, “And if we do not meet the cultivation level, we cannot go, which is logical NOT.”
Bai Ruo Xue said softly, “In that case, the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord’s maze should be using these logical relationships to trap people, right?”
“Precisely,” Elder Huang Bu Ji nodded, “The maze will continuously present various conditional judgments, and only by making the correct logical choices can one find the way out. If the judgment is wrong, one will fall deeper into the maze.”
At that moment, another scream came from the direction of the Trial Valley, more piercing than before. Master Qing Jiao’s expression grew more serious: “The situation is urgent; we cannot delay any longer!”
Liu Ru Yan nodded firmly: “Yes, Master. We will prepare right away.”
On the way to the Trial Valley, the group hurried along. Along the way, they encountered several trapped disciples who were fleeing in panic. One female disciple was disheveled, her face filled with terror.
Elder Huang Bu Ji saw this and a strange light flashed in his eyes. He deliberately slowed down and walked up to the female disciple, lifting her chin with his fan: “Oh, isn’t this Xiao Die? Why are you in such a sorry state? Did you get lost in the maze and need me to guide you personally?”
The female disciple’s face turned red, both embarrassed and angry: “Elder Huang, please behave yourself!”
Elder Huang Bu Ji laughed heartily, retracting his fan and pretending to be serious: “Haha, just joking, don’t take it seriously. However, this logic maze is indeed difficult to solve; your ability to escape is quite impressive.”
Liu Ru Yan frowned at this scene, feeling quite disdainful of Elder Huang Bu Ji’s behavior, but it was not appropriate to say anything directly in front of the Master and everyone.
Master Qing Jiao seemed to notice this scene as well, lightly coughing to signal everyone to continue moving forward.
On the way to the Trial Valley, Liu Ru Yan explained the usage of logical operators to her teammates:
“Everyone remember, the priority of logical operators is:<span>!</span> highest, followed by <span>&&</span>, and finally <span>||</span>. If you need to change the priority, you can use parentheses.”
She then demonstrated a piece of code:
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
int main(){
bool 天气好 =true;
bool 有时间 =false;
bool 心情好 =true;
// Without using parentheses
bool 结果1= 天气好 || 有时间 && 心情好;// Equivalent to 天气好 || (有时间 && 心情好)
cout <<"Result1: "<< 结果1<< endl;
// Using parentheses to change priority
bool 结果2=(天气好 || 有时间)&& 心情好;// Calculate the OR operation inside the parentheses first
cout <<"Result2: "<< 结果2<< endl;
return 0;
}
Lin Man suddenly realized: “I see! Just like when we make decisions, sometimes we need to consider certain factors first before considering others.”
Before long, they arrived at the Trial Valley. The entrance was shrouded in a layer of blood-red mist, and they could vaguely hear cries for help coming from inside. What was even more unsettling was that it seemed there were countless eyes watching them from within the mist.
“Master, let’s go in,” Liu Ru Yan said firmly.
Master Qing Jiao nodded: “Proceed with caution; do not panic when encountering the maze, and carefully analyze the logical relationships within.”
Upon entering the Trial Valley, they quickly encountered the first maze. Three paths appeared ahead, each with a stone tablet at the entrance inscribed with different conditions:
The first path’s stone tablet read: “Those with a cultivation level above 80 and mastery of fire spells may pass.”
The second path’s stone tablet read: “Those with a cultivation level below 80 or mastery of water spells may pass.”
The third path’s stone tablet read: “Those without metal elemental roots may pass.”
The members of the Code Learning Battle Group looked at each other, unsure which path to choose.
Liu Ru Yan calmly analyzed: “Let me analyze this. Our five members’ cultivation levels are: I have 85, Xiao Lie has 78, Lin Man has 92, Bai Ruo Xue has 88, and Han Ya Zi has 75.”
As she spoke, she silently recited in her mind:
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
int main(){
// Team members' cultivation levels and attributes
int 柳如烟修为 =85;
int 萧烈修为 =78;
int 林蛮修为 =92;
int 白若雪修为 =88;
int 寒鸭子修为 =75;
string 柳如烟属性 ="Five Elements All Attributes";
string 萧烈属性 ="Fire";
string 林蛮属性 ="Earth";
string 白若雪属性 ="Water";
string 寒鸭子属性 ="Wood";
// Analyze the first path: cultivation level above 80 and mastery of fire spells
bool 柳如烟可走第一条 =(柳如烟修为 >80)&&(萧烈属性 =="Fire");
bool 萧烈可走第一条 =(萧烈修为 >80)&&(萧烈属性 =="Fire");
bool 林蛮可走第一条 =(林蛮修为 >80)&&(林蛮属性 =="Fire");
bool 白若雪可走第一条 =(白若雪修为 >80)&&(白若雪属性 =="Fire");
bool 寒鸭子可走第一条 =(寒鸭子修为 >80)&&(寒鸭子属性 =="Fire");
cout <<"People who can pass the first path:"<< endl;
cout <<"Liu Ru Yan: "<< 柳如烟可走第一条 << endl;
cout <<"Xiao Lie: "<< 萧烈可走第一条 << endl;
cout <<"Lin Man: "<< 林蛮可走第一条 << endl;
cout <<"Bai Ruo Xue: "<< 白若雪可走第一条 << endl;
cout <<"Han Ya Zi: "<< 寒鸭子可走第一条 << endl;
return 0;
}
“I understand,” Liu Ru Yan said, “Only those with a cultivation level above 80 and mastery of fire spells can pass the first path. Among us, only Senior Brother Xiao Lie meets the conditions.”
Xiao Lie nodded: “Then I will take the first path, and you all take the other paths.”
“Wait,” Bai Ruo Xue stopped him, “It’s too dangerous to act separately. We should find a way to go together.”
Liu Ru Yan carefully analyzed the other two paths: “The second path allows those with a cultivation level below 80 or mastery of water spells to pass. Among us, those with a cultivation level below 80 are Senior Brother Xiao Lie and Junior Brother Han Ya Zi, and the one with mastery of water spells is Senior Sister Bai Ruo Xue, so everyone except me and Junior Brother Lin Man can pass.”
“The third path allows those without metal elemental roots to pass,” Lin Man added, “We all have non-metal elemental roots, so everyone can pass.”
“Then let’s take the third path,” Liu Ru Yan decided, “This way we can act together.”
However, as they approached the third path, the maze suddenly changed, and a blood-red voice echoed in the air: “Hahaha, foolish cultivators, do you think it will be that easy to pass my maze? The real test has just begun!”
Suddenly, countless forks appeared in the maze, each with different conditional judgments. The team members were scattered, each facing complex logical choices.
Liu Ru Yan found herself facing a complex logical judgment question:
“There are three paths ahead: the first path: cultivation level greater than 80 and not a fire elemental root; the second path: cultivation level less than or equal to 80 or mastery of water spells; the third path: non-earth elemental root and cultivation level not equal to 90. Please choose the correct path.”
She calmly analyzed:
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
int main(){
int 柳如烟修为 =85;
string 柳如烟属性 ="Five Elements All Attributes";
// First path: cultivation level greater than 80 and not a fire elemental root
bool 第一条路 =(柳如烟修为 >80)&&(柳如烟属性 !="Fire");
// Second path: cultivation level less than or equal to 80 or mastery of water spells
bool 第二条路 =(柳如烟修为 <=80)||(柳如烟属性 =="Water");
// Third path: non-earth elemental root and cultivation level not equal to 90
bool 第三条路 =(柳如烟属性 !="Earth")&&(柳如烟修为 !=90);
cout <<"First path can pass: "<< 第一条路 << endl;
cout <<"Second path can pass: "<< 第二条路 << endl;
cout <<"Third path can pass: "<< 第三条路 << endl;
// The correct choice should be the path that satisfies all conditions
if(第一条路 &&!第二条路 &&!第三条路){
cout <<"Choose the first path"<< endl;
}else if(!第一条路 && 第二条路 &&!第三条路){
cout <<"Choose the second path"<< endl;
}else if(!第一条路 &&!第二条路 && 第三条路){
cout <<"Choose the third path"<< endl;
}else{
cout <<"Need to reanalyze"<< endl;
}
return 0;
}
After careful calculation, Liu Ru Yan found that the first path was the correct choice. Without hesitation, she walked towards the first path and quickly reunited with her teammates.
“Sister Ru Yan, how did you find us?” Han Ya Zi asked curiously.
“Through logical judgment,” Liu Ru Yan smiled and said, “Just like we use logical operators in programming, as long as we carefully analyze the relationships between conditions, we can find the correct path.”
At that moment, the figure of the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord suddenly appeared in the mist, grinning as he said: “Hmph, you little ones have some skill. However, my maze is not so easily broken!”
His figure gradually became clear, revealing a twisted face with evil red light flickering in his eyes. This sudden appearance sent a chill down everyone’s spine.
The Blood Slaughter Demon Lord continued: “Since you all enjoy logical judgment so much, I will give you an even harder question!”
The maze changed again, this time presenting a more complex logical judgment:
“To leave this place, you must meet one of the following conditions:
- Cultivation level above 90 and mastery of more than three spells
- Cultivation level below 80 but someone in the team has a cultivation level above 90
- Cultivation level between 80-90 and mastery of a special skill
At the same time, the following conditions must be met:
- Not an evil cultivator
- Team size of at least 3 people
- At least one person must master healing spells”
Faced with such a complex logical judgment, the team members were somewhat at a loss. Liu Ru Yan calmly said: “Everyone, do not panic; we will analyze it step by step.”
She began to construct the logical expression in her mind:
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
int main(){
// Team information
int 柳如烟修为 =85;
int 萧烈修为 =78;
int 林蛮修为 =92;
int 白若雪修为 =88;
int 寒鸭子修为 =75;
int 团队人数 =5;
bool 掌握三种以上法术 =false;
bool 团队中有人修为高于90=true;// Lin Man's cultivation level is 92
bool 掌握特殊技能 =true;// Liu Ru Yan's special ability
bool 掌握治疗法术 =true;// Bai Ruo Xue masters healing spells
bool 是邪修 =false;
// Three main conditions
bool 条件1=(林蛮修为 >90)&& 掌握三种以上法术;
bool 条件2=(萧烈修为 <80)&& 团队中有人修为高于90;
bool 条件3=(柳如烟修为 >=80&& 柳如烟修为 <=90)&& 掌握特殊技能;
// Must meet conditions
bool 必须条件1=!是邪修;
bool 必须条件2= 团队人数 >=3;
bool 必须条件3= 掌握治疗法术;
// Final judgment: meet one of the three main conditions and all must-meet conditions
bool 可以离开 =(条件1|| 条件2|| 条件3)&&(必须条件1&& 必须条件2&& 必须条件3);
cout <<"Condition1 met: "<< 条件1<< endl;
cout <<"Condition2 met: "<< 条件2<< endl;
cout <<"Condition3 met: "<< 条件3<< endl;
cout <<"Can leave: "<< 可以离开 << endl;
return 0;
}
After analysis, Liu Ru Yan found that they met conditions 2 and 3, while also satisfying all must-meet conditions, thus they could leave the maze.
“Everyone listen to me,” Liu Ru Yan said loudly, “We meet the conditions to leave; everyone concentrate and recite the unlocking incantation together!”
The team members formed a circle and chanted in unison: “Logic clear, judgment accurate, the maze breaks, the great way is bright!”
As the incantation echoed, the blood-red maze began to dissipate, and the Trial Valley returned to its former tranquility. Other trapped disciples from various sects also emerged from different places, expressing their gratitude to the Code Learning Battle Group.
The Blood Slaughter Demon Lord, seeing this, roared in anger: “Impossible! How could my logic maze be broken!” His figure gradually blurred, eventually disappearing into the air, leaving behind a sentence echoing: “We will meet again!”
Elder Huang Bu Ji said with satisfaction: “Very good, you not only successfully broke the maze but also rescued other disciples. This fully demonstrates the importance of logical thinking.”
Master Qing Jiao also nodded in approval: “Ru Yan, you have applied the logical operators in C++ so skillfully; it is truly remarkable.”
Liu Ru Yan humbly said: “This is the result of everyone’s hard work. Through this experience, I have also gained a deeper understanding of the usage of logical operators.”
Back at the Instant Noodle Sect, Liu Ru Yan wrote in her diary: “Today’s learning made me realize that logical operators are not just tools in programming, but also an important way of thinking when making decisions in life. Only with clear logic and accurate judgment can we make the right choices in complex situations.”
As night fell, Liu Ru Yan lay in bed, reflecting on the day’s experiences. She realized that as her cultivation deepened, more complex challenges awaited them. Mastering tools like logical operators would be an important weapon for them to face future challenges.
Suddenly, she remembered the “spiritual root comparison” secret technique mentioned by the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord, feeling a vague sense of unease. What conspiracy does this evil cultivator have? This question kept her awake for a long time…
Homework Exercises
Please complete the following exercises in your local environment and verify the results:
Exercise 1: Predict the Result
Please predict the output of the following code:
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
int main(){
bool a =true;
bool b =false;
bool c =true;
cout <<"a && b = "<<(a && b)<< endl;
cout <<"a || b = "<<(a || b)<< endl;
cout <<"!b = "<<(!b)<< endl;
cout <<"a && b || c = "<<(a && b || c)<< endl;
cout <<"!(a && c) || b = "<<(!(a && c)|| b)<< endl;
return 0;
}
Exercise 2: Modify the Code
Please modify the following code to determine whether a student can receive a scholarship. The conditions for the scholarship are:
- Average score greater than or equal to 85, and
- No failing subjects (i.e., all subjects are greater than or equal to 60), or
- Average score greater than or equal to 80 and outstanding contributions (such as competition awards)
#include<iostream>
using namespace std;
int main(){
double 平均成绩 =82.5;
bool 有不及格科目 =false;
bool 有突出贡献 =true;
// Please add judgment logic here
bool 可以获得奖学金 =???;
cout <<"Can receive scholarship: "<< 可以获得奖学金 << endl;
return0;
}
Exercise 3: Thought Question
In the world of cultivation, different combinations of spiritual roots will affect the direction of cultivation. Please think and design a logical expression to determine whether a cultivator is suitable for practicing the “Five Elements Unity” technique. The requirements for this technique are:
- At least four different attributes of spiritual roots, or
- Having all attribute spiritual roots and reaching the Golden Core stage, or
- Having three attribute spiritual roots, including fire and water attributes, while the cultivation level is not lower than the Foundation Establishment stage
Please express this logical judgment in C++ code.
Illustration Prompts
Prompt 1: The Blood Slaughter Demon Lord Appears
An illustration depicting the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord appearing in the maze. The scene shows the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord’s figure gradually emerging from the blood-red mist, revealing a twisted face and eyes flashing with evil red light. Liu Ru Yan and the members of the Code Learning Battle Group are shocked and retreat, surrounded by complex forks and glowing logical condition runes. The overall style blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with sci-fi elements, using ink wash to create an atmosphere, while glowing code symbols are sprinkled throughout, with colors dominated by blood red and black, creating a tense and terrifying atmosphere.
Prompt 2: Logic Maze Crisis
An illustration depicting cultivators facing multiple choices in the blood-red maze. In the center of the image is Liu Ru Yan, surrounded by complex forks, each with glowing runes displaying different logical conditions (such as “cultivation level>80 && fire”). The maze is filled with red mist, and trapped cultivators can be faintly seen in the distance. The overall style blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with sci-fi elements, using ink wash to create an atmosphere, while glowing code symbols are sprinkled throughout, with colors dominated by red and gold, creating a tense and mysterious atmosphere.
Prompt 3: Team Analysis Logic
An illustration depicting the members of the Code Learning Battle Group gathered in a circle analyzing logical problems. Liu Ru Yan is writing C++ code on the ground, while other members watch attentively. The environment is that of the Trial Valley, with the red light of the maze faintly visible in the distance. The style of the image blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with sci-fi elements, combining the charm of traditional ink wash with modern coding elements, emphasizing a warm atmosphere of teamwork and knowledge sharing.
Prompt 4: After the Maze Dissipates
An illustration depicting the Trial Valley returning to tranquility after the Blood Slaughter Demon Lord’s maze is broken. The mist dissipates, sunlight shines down on the earth again, and other disciples from various sects emerge, showing expressions of gratitude. Liu Ru Yan and the battle group members stand in the valley, with Master Qing Jiao and Elder Huang Bu Ji also showing expressions of satisfaction. The style of the image blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with sci-fi elements, combining the charm of traditional ink wash with modern coding elements, with colors dominated by green and gold, creating an atmosphere of victory and hope.
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