210: Get ready, I'll hit you again!

Chapter 210: Get Ready, Then I'll Fight!

Backstage.

Lu Ran had already randomly selected his arena, Arena 1, and his matched opponent was also a familiar profession.

Earth Knight!

Lu Ran was very familiar with Lei Tai's Earth Knight.

Whether it was Lei Tai's skill performance, mobility, or defensive skills, and so on.

As for Cong Shuang, she was on Arena 2, and her matched opponent was named Zhang Zheng.

He came from a third-tier main city.

But his profession was an unheard-of one: Earth Immortal!

"What kind of profession is this? A mage?" Cong Shuang muttered in confusion.

"I investigated the relevant player data list beforehand and saw this Earth Immortal, but I couldn't find precise information about this profession. It's very rare, but from his previous few battles, he seems to use earth-elemental magic skills," a subordinate beside her said.

"Oh, to have made it this far, he must have some skill," Cong Shuang nodded.

She didn't take it to heart.

At this point, the only person she cared about was Lu Ran.

As long as her current matched opponent wasn't Lu Ran, everything was fine.

As for Zhang Zheng, especially after hearing her subordinate's analysis, Cong Shuang cared even less.

She had already made up her mind that once she got on stage, she would go all out, burst down her opponent, and win the match!

At the same time, besides the two on Arena 3, there was also one lucky person who received a bye.

After the list was confirmed, the players were about to go on stage.

Lu Ran emerged from the backstage lounge.

The atmosphere of the entire arena instantly grew fervent.

Lu Ran stepped onto the stage and looked at his opponent.

As an Earth Knight, the opponent's physique was almost identical to Lei Tai's, and he was even more well-rounded.

However.

Lei Tai was mostly muscle, like a human tank.

But the young man in front of him was a Fat Man, round and chubby, looking very simple and honest.

"My name is Zhou Fu, hehe... Lu Ran, I've heard much about you," the fat man said with a chuckle.

"Hello," Lu Ran responded politely.

As for his name, since the other party already knew it, he didn't introduce himself.

Moreover.

Lu Ran already knew his opponent's name when they were matched, so there was no need to say more.

"I know you're very powerful and can instantly kill people. I'm not entirely confident, but I want to try. I don't want to surrender like Su Xiaoyue. Can you give me some time?" Zhou Fu asked.

"What do you mean? Give you what time?" Lu Ran asked in confusion.

"Give me time to cast my skills. You know, Earth Knights are defensive professions. Many of my skills can increase defense and maximum HP, as well as stack shields, but I need time to cast them. Your Blood Spear is too fast," Zhou Fu scratched his head in embarrassment.

He himself thought this request was excessive.

But Lu Ran's Blood Spear was simply too terrifying.

Zhou Fu could only try, otherwise, his fate was predictable; he wouldn't have any chance of enduring.

If Lu Ran didn't agree, he would most likely jump off and surrender like Su Xiaoyue.

Unexpectedly.

After hearing him, Lu Ran nodded readily.

He said, "Okay, remember to tell me when you've finished casting your skills."

"Good, thank you!" Zhou Fu's eyes lit up.

Although the chances were slim, at least now he had a chance to try.

Moreover.

Zhou Fu was very proud of his Earth Knight profession.

While waiting for the match to begin.

Lu Ran turned his head to look at Arena 2 next to him.

Unexpectedly, Cong Shuang was also looking at Lu Ran, and Zhang Zheng, opposite Cong Shuang, was also looking at Lu Ran!

Noticing Lu Ran's gaze, Cong Shuang smiled at him and then turned her head back.

Zhang Zheng also timely retracted his gaze.

Cong Shuang looked at Zhang Zheng and said, "Earth Immortal, it's my first time encountering this, but I'm not interested. Let's finish this quickly."

Zhang Zheng chuckled and politely said, "It's naturally best if we can be quick. Cong Shuang of the Imperial Capital's Tianfu Association, I've also heard much about you. It's my good fortune to have the opportunity to challenge you today."

Cong Shuang herself didn't particularly like false pleasantries.

So she merely smiled as a polite response, but didn't continue the conversation.

On the stage.

Lei Tai watched Lu Ran's Arena 1.

He pouted and said, "This kid Zhou Fu, as an Earth Knight, is already a reserve member of the War Flag National Protection Army. His win or loss doesn't matter for his reserve member status, but running into Lu Ran at this critical moment can only be called bad luck. It's a pity, otherwise, even if he met Cong Shuang, he might not necessarily lose."

Lei Tai himself was an Earth Knight.

He was very confident in his profession.

On the other hand, Yu Qingcang, looking at Cong Shuang's Lei Tai, mused, "I just saw that Cong Shuang's opponent, Zhang Zheng, his profession is actually Earth Immortal. What kind of profession is that? How come I've never heard of it?"

"I haven't heard of it either. For such a rare profession, I wonder how strong it is," Liu Xinxin was also very curious.

"No matter how rare it is, it's useless. There are many examples of professions that are so rare they're barely seen, yet turn out to be very mediocre. You haven't seen them? Moreover, if it were truly that powerful, it would have been recommended to the Imperial Capital long ago. Why would he be stuck in a third-tier main city?" Ye Hongyi also said.

Out of confidence in Lu Ran, Ye Hongyi didn't believe any profession could be qualified to challenge Lu Ran.

And now.

Perhaps only Zhang Zheng himself was very confident.

It was just a pity that his confidence, in the face of Lu Ran's true strength, was no different from a small monster.

Soon.

The match began.

Lu Ran stood motionless, watching Zhou Fu opposite him.

Zhou Fu politely cupped his hands to Lu Ran in thanks, then took out his shield.

Then, various buffs, shields, and states were all thrown onto himself in one go.

Throughout the process, Zhou Fu's body seemed to have swelled a lot, and his heavy armor looked very imposing.

Most of the surrounding spectators' attention was also focused on Lu Ran's arena.

Seeing this scene, they all couldn't help but laugh:

"See that? That's the demeanor of a strong person! Facing an Earth Knight, who dares to give an Earth Knight time to prepare?"

"Haha... Let you add all sorts of buffs as you please; if I can't instantly kill you, I lose, are you scared?"

"Arrogant, too arrogant! This is an Earth Knight! Don't forget, Lei Tai of the War Flag National Protection Army is an Earth Knight!"

"I'm also curious, can he still instantly kill him like this?"

"It seems no one knows how Lu Ran does it even now."

...

Zhou Fu's speed was still very fast; he didn't waste too much time.

After he was fully prepared, he grinned at Lu Ran and said, "Thank you for giving me time. Now, let the battle begin!"

After speaking, he assumed a combat stance, intending to charge and get close.

Lu Ran, meanwhile, casually raised his hand, preparing his Blood Spear.

As for Arena 2 next to them.

Cong Shuang's attention was mostly on Lu Ran, a bit distracted.

Zhang Zheng frowned slightly and said, "As expected of the talented woman from the Imperial Capital's Tianfu Association, so arrogant. It's understandable, but I wonder if your abilities match your arrogance?"

Hmm?

Cong Shuang looked at Zhang Zheng in confusion.

This opponent, such strong confidence!