191: 100% chance

Chapter 191: One Hundred Percent Chance

In the lounge.

Lu Ran looked at Su Ting curiously.

He originally thought Yu Qingcang had just casually arranged a kind older sister to look after him.

He never expected Su Ting to be so renowned!

In fact.

In the Imperial Capital, Su Ting's reputation back then was no less than Cong Shuang's is today!

“Sister Tingting, what kind of place is the Tianfu Association?” Lu Ran asked curiously.

“You can think of it as an academy, but unlike an academy, after graduation, you leave the academy. However, once you join the Tianfu Association, unless you are expelled by them, you cannot withdraw on your own. Of course, no one would withdraw, because the Tianfu Association offers excellent benefits, and one's status and position are not low,” Su Ting said.

However, joining the Tianfu Association is very difficult.

Many of its members are from the Imperial Capital.

People from other main cities can also join, but again, even hidden professions aren't guaranteed to be able to join.

The Tianfu Association comprehensively evaluates your professional ability and combat power, and grants membership qualifications by invitation.

Cong Shuang was invited to join.

To join, one must be a unique existence even among hidden professions, so imagine how difficult it is.

“The reason you have no hope isn't because of your combat power, but because the Undead Mage profession itself isn't within their consideration. Of course, if your performance in this Hundred Cities League attracts their attention, for example, by winning the championship, you still have a chance to join. Tianfu Association members enjoy high benefits and good treatment, but also bear great responsibilities. This involves a lot, which you will know later. For now, focus on the competition,” Su Ting said to Lu Ran.

Then.

She looked at Lu Ran curiously and asked, “What do you think is your chance of winning the championship this year?”

Lu Ran said without thinking, “One hundred percent. I came for the championship reward. Sister Xin said that the Hundred Cities League's championship reward is very generous.”

Su Ting was somewhat surprised to hear that.

She had experienced the Hundred Cities League; it was full of hidden talents.

Everyone was a hidden profession, all excellent players selected from various main cities.

And they were all newcomers of just over twenty days, so the gap between them wasn't particularly large.

Even when Su Ting became champion back then, it wasn't a smooth ride.

Moreover.

Even this year's Cong Shuang, full of confidence, wouldn't dare guarantee an absolute championship win.

But Lu Ran had this confidence.

A one hundred percent chance of winning the championship!

At this time, outside the arena.

Half of the arenas had been removed, leaving only twenty-five.

After all, there were only fifty contestants left.

The spectators' encirclement also became smaller.

During the draw, Lu Ran didn't care which arena, which corner, who his opponent was, what their profession was, or where they came from.

Anyway, in front of Lu Ran, everyone was instantly killed, so there was no need for any scruples.

“Arena 12.” Lu Ran looked at his draw result.

Then.

Opponent matching.

Also drawn to Arena 12 was a girl named Cen Yu Nuo, whose profession was Summoner.

Summoners are also hidden professions, but the differences between them are vast.

Because the types of summoned beasts they contract are not the same.

Similar to the Onmyoji in Sakura, with different Shikigami, the combat power differences among Onmyoji are huge, and their combat categories are also vastly different.

When Su Ting saw the matched opponent.

She immediately said:

“A Summoner's combat power comes from their summoned beasts.”

“Summoned beasts include strong-attack melee, ranged, healing, support, defense, magic, physical, and so on.”

“But since she can participate in the Hundred Cities League, there's a high chance she has a strong-attack type.”

“You must remember not to get entangled with the summoned beast. Catch the leader first.”

“As long as the Summoner's own health is depleted, she loses.”

“If you get entangled with the opponent's summoned beast, her consumption of you will be a vicious cycle, like a snowball.”

“You are a magic-type profession, and your body is fragile, so you must be careful.”

…

Su Ting didn't know that Lu Ran had his Undead Army in his Sleeve Universe to help him block damage.

Even if he stood there and let her attack, she couldn't kill Lu Ran, even if she died of exhaustion!

“I understand, Sister Tingting, don't worry, I'll finish the battle quickly.” Lu Ran nodded and said.

“Just be careful.” Su Ting followed up.

But in her heart, she felt a bit amused.

Even if this guy was somewhat special compared to other Undead Mages, this level of confidence was just too much!

She had never seen it before!

If it weren't for Lu Ran's eye-catching performance in the first round, Su Ting would have thought this guy was a talentless braggart.

On the other side.

In Cong Shuang's small room.

Her arena was Arena 10, and her opponent was also a magic-type profession.

She didn't put her opponent in her eyes at all.

She just felt it was a pity she couldn't be matched with Lu Ran.

She was truly curious about how capable Lu Ran was, to be listed as a reserve member by the Four Great Guilds.

Even Ye Hongyi personally changed the rules of the Red Cloak Tower to make Lu Ran the Red Cloak Tower's only male member!

“No matter, I hope that Lu Ran isn't eliminated too early. As long as he's not eliminated, I'll eventually meet him. But if he's eliminated quickly, then there's no need for me to pay attention to him,” Cong Shuang mused.

She composed herself, seeing that it was almost time for the contestants to enter the arena!

The second round was in the afternoon, and the plaza was even more crowded, but unfortunately, many spectators couldn't even get close.

When Lu Ran came out, Cong Shuang was already at Arena 10.

Lu Ran passed by her arena.

Cong Shuang had been staring at Lu Ran, and Lu Ran, sensing her gaze, looked back.

Their eyes met, and Lu Ran's expression was calm.

He even politely grinned at Cong Shuang.

No matter what, she was Cong Yu's sister. But speaking of which, Cong Shuang and Cong Yu really looked alike!

They were indeed twins.

But they only looked almost identical; their personalities and professions were worlds apart.

Cong Yu was mischievous and playful, while Cong Shuang was much calmer, even a bit cold.

Seeing Lu Ran grin at her, Cong Shuang was momentarily stunned, then politely nodded in response.

Then.

She watched Lu Ran head towards Arena 12, with another arena in between.

Being close, she could also see how Lu Ran fought.

Su Ting was next to Lu Ran's arena.

“Focus on the match. Adapt to the type of your opponent's summoned beast. Remember not to get entangled. Defeating the opponent is the primary goal, not defeating the opponent's summoned beast,” Su Ting said to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran nodded.

He looked at his opponent.

It was a petite girl, dressed very cutely, with twin pigtails, a puffy skirt, a very delicate little loli.

“My name is Cen Yu Nuo.” Cen Yu Nuo said politely.

“Lu Ran.” Lu Ran replied.

But there was no need for introductions, actually.

When the opponents were matched, both sides already knew each other's names and professions.

“An Undead Mage, but with such a high level, and able to participate in the Hundred Cities League, you're an interesting guy. Your performance in the first round was very controversial. In this second match, you absolutely must not hold back! Let's have a fair duel, friendship first, competition second,” Cen Yu Nuo said with a laugh.

It was rare for someone to say such a thing to their opponent, telling them not to hold back.

Lu Ran nodded and said, “Okay, I'll give it my all.”