“Let me explain. What Principal Jiang really wants to talk about is probably the Hundred Cities League, right?” Yu Qingcang glanced at Jiang Zhenbei and said.
“Yes, yes, that’s exactly it. That’s what I meant.” Jiang Zhenbei rubbed his hands together and said.
Then, he looked over at Lu Ran.
He continued, “The overall awakening of this year’s new students hasn’t been very good. If we had to pick one person to be the contestant for the Hundred Cities League, Qin Wuyao would actually be more suitable, since she has a hidden class. Although Student Lu has a high level, he is a Necromancer. So, I came to let you know and see if Student Lu is interested in this.”
Upon hearing this.
Yu Qingcang and the others immediately understood what Jiang Zhenbei meant.
And they could also understand why.
After all, Lu Ran was just a Necromancer.
Although his level was high, leveling speed doesn’t mean much; anyone can increase their level by grinding.
What really matters is the strength of the class itself.
The reason they came to Lu Ran, saying they wanted to inform him and get his opinion, was actually more because of the guild leaders backing Lu Ran.
What Jiang Zhenbei didn’t expect was that.
When he came to find Lu Ran, all four guild leaders were actually here!
“No need for anyone else. Lu Ran can do it.” Yu Qingcang said immediately.
“Alright, alright, that works. Then I’ll submit Lu Ran’s spot to the Imperial Capital.” Jiang Zhenbei said promptly.
As for any other potential candidates, there were none!
Since Yu Qingcang had spoken, even if they were going to lose, it had to be Lu Ran!
Just then.
Lu Ran, who was listening nearby, spoke up, “I know a little about this. When I was in lower grades, it was no secret that graduating upperclassmen took part in the Hundred Cities League. I just don’t know the specific details. Are there any requirements for this?”
“There are requirements, but they’re not really a big deal.” Jiang Zhenbei said. “The only requirement is that the participating member must be a provisional member of a guild. That’s very simple. Even being a provisional member of a small guild qualifies.”
That was pretty much like having no requirement at all.
As long as the academy picked someone, they could just arrange for them to become a provisional member of some guild in name only.
“I see. So, is it necessary to participate in this Hundred Cities League?” Lu Ran turned his head to look at the guild leaders.
He personally had no interest in rankings from competitions like this.
After all, in his mind.
Level and equipment were more important. Equipment was even secondary; level was the absolute top priority.
As for equipment.
After acquiring two good things of Saint-level quality, Lu Ran’s standards for equipment had also risen.
He wouldn’t even look twice at ordinary unrated Epic equipment unless it had specific effects or came with special skills!
“It is necessary.” Yu Qingcang nodded without hesitation.
The other three guild leaders also nodded along.
Liu Xinxin said, “I almost forgot about the Hundred Cities League myself. This competition is specifically for newly awakened professionals. Each major city’s academy selects one member to participate. The nation grants rewards based on the ranking achieved. At the same time, the academy of the major city and the major city itself also receive resource rewards. It’s a nationally watched competition. And most importantly, the rewards are personally decided by the highest authorities. The champion’s reward is incredibly generous!”
Oh? Lu Ran’s eyes lit up.
“That’s right. Even the four major guilds can’t interfere. Even the Full-time Alliance doesn’t know what the rewards are. They’re personally decided by the highest-level leaders. The generosity of the rewards every single time is jaw-dropping!” Ye Hongyi added.
Lu Ran’s heart stirred even more.
If even the guild leaders found the rewards incredibly generous, even though they were mysterious and unknown, their richness was definitely beyond question.
“Alright, in that case, I’ll participate. When I get the reward, I’ll see what the nation can give.” Lu Ran’s curiosity was also piqued.
Hearing this.
The four guild leaders nodded in satisfaction.
But Jiang Zhenbei’s expression was rather strange.
He felt a bitter grievance he couldn’t voice.
Qin Wuyao’s growth was good, and she had a hidden class. In one-on-one fights, she was extremely strong!
Although Lu Ran had a high level, he was still a Necromancer after all!
What did it matter if his connections were strong?
He might not even necessarily win against Qin Wuyao in a fight!
At this rate, he still wanted to win the final championship reward?
If it weren’t for the fact that Lu Ran was backed by the four guild leaders and they were right there in front of him, Jiang Zhenbei might have made some sarcastic remarks.
After all.
This also concerned the academy’s resource rewards and Blackfire City’s resource rewards.
If Lu Ran participated, then there was probably no hope for the reward.
But it shouldn’t be too bad, since Lu Ran’s level was indeed high enough. Some small major city academies really don’t have any good contestants and end up picking regular classes, so they definitely wouldn’t be able to beat Lu Ran.
“Well then, I’ll be off. I’ll submit Lu Ran’s spot. Tomorrow morning, Lu Ran can come to the academy. After the announcement, he can head to the Imperial Capital. The day after tomorrow, the Hundred Cities League will officially begin.” Jiang Zhenbei instructed.
After giving his instructions, Jiang Zhenbei left.
Throughout the whole process, Nanami had been looking at Lu Ran with a strange expression.
After Jiang Zhenbei left.
Nanami suddenly asked, “Lu Ran… he’s a newly awakened student from this year?”
“Yeah.” Lu Ran responded.
“But… weren’t the newly awakened students from this year from the batch twenty days ago?” Nanami continued asking.
“Yes, that’s the batch.” Lu Ran nodded again.
“Uh…” Nanami stood there stunned.
Outwardly she looked dazed, but inwardly she was screaming, what kind of monster is this?!
Twenty days?
Just twenty days!
A regular-class Necromancer who awakened just twenty days ago suppressed her in the Endless Tower!
Forcing her to resort to selling her own flesh and soul to form a reverse contract with Yamata no Orochi!
And in the end, Lu Ran killed Yamata no Orochi with just one skill!
He even resurrected Yamata no Orochi and took it under his command.
He also possesses Hades’ Crystal Skull, Elven Wings, and the Sea-Calming Trident forged by the Dwarves!
Although he’s backed by the four major guilds of Longxia.
That’s not about connections and background; it’s about Lu Ran’s own personal abilities being monstrous!
She suddenly felt a bit deflated. Even the thought of trying to break free from Lu Ran and go back to Sakura began to waver.
With a person like this around, Sakura was just a tiny place anyway.
And they were hostile towards Longxia. Once the national war starts and Lu Ran fully matures, the first place he’ll take aim at will be Sakura!
Besides, right now, there’s no hope at all of breaking free from Lu Ran.
It’s almost ridiculous to say, but if Nanami knew Lu Ran’s true combat power, such thoughts probably would have become even more deeply ingrained!
“The Hundred Cities League lasts three days, and the national war is in nine days. You’ll head to the Imperial Capital tomorrow, it starts the day after. After the Hundred Cities League ends, there will be only about five days left until the national war. That’s when you’ll truly step onto the world stage.” Liu Xinxin said to Lu Ran.
After she finished.
She looked over at Yu Qingcang again.
Asked, “Hey, Qingcang, you mentioned earlier that you had a few things to discuss with Lu Ran. What were the other things again?”
