256: If you can't eat it, you have to take it with you

Chapter 256: You’ll Regret This

That night.

Dragon Xia’s number one.

Mysterious Necromancer.

Hundred Cities League champion.

Single-handedly resolved a Level 6 monster siege.

Tianfu Association ranked first.

…

All these titles fully fermented.

And the catalyst was the Bai Family.

The feud between the Bai Family and Lu Ran ended with the Bai Family’s complete destruction and disbandment.

The Four Great Guilds collectively dispatched troops, led personally by the Four Great Guild Leaders.

The supervisory team jointly investigated the Bai Family thoroughly, freezing all of the Bai Family’s assets.

The Professional Alliance arrived urgently, announcing Lu Ran’s status as a Guoshi.

It was obvious.

Behind Lu Ran, the Four Great Guilds were his protective shield!

Behind Lu Ran, was the nation!

Coupled with Lu Ran’s own formidable strength, the news spread like wildfire, and in the mouths of many, Lu Ran had almost become a godlike figure!

Early the next morning.

After Lu Ran got up, Liu Xinxin and the other three were already waiting.

Song Chao had, of course, also been called over in advance.

“Sister Xin, are we departing now?” Lu Ran asked.

“Not us, it’s you. You and Song Chao go together. To be safe, the Luan Region is beyond the sea, and Yamata no Orochi is also a good tool. Bring Nanasheng along too, since without you, we don’t have much interaction with Nanasheng anyway,” Liu Xinxin said.

“Aren’t you going?” Lu Ran was momentarily stunned.

It had been so long.

Lu Ran was genuinely unaccustomed to these four guild leaders not accompanying him.

“The National War is in a few days. We need to organize the manpower and configurations of our respective guilds. It’s like this every year, and this year it was even delayed a bit,” Liu Xinxin said.

Lu Ran looked at Liu Xinxin in surprise.

He asked, “Isn’t it enough if I’m there? During the National War, I can just do the fighting.”

Pfft~

Ye Hongyi burst out laughing.

She said to Lu Ran, “You really are hardworking. It’s fine for you to do the fighting, but personnel configuration is still necessary. It’s just that this year, we can just gather some people randomly; it’s much more convenient and relaxed than in previous years.”

In previous years, selecting professional players was a challenge.

It required careful selection of professional configurations, and even practice formations.

But this year, it was much easier.

“You don’t know, in previous years, my people were incredibly cautious when selecting, and many were unwilling to go, feeling they weren’t strong enough. Although no one dies in the National War, the pressure from failure due to insufficient combat power is immense, after all, it’s a National War. But this year, everyone is signing up. My goodness, they all know it’s just to watch the show, and the enthusiasm for signing up is incredible,” Lei Tai said, laughing and crying at the same time.

Yu Qingcang and the others also laughed beside him.

Clearly.

The situations in their respective guilds were similar.

“Uh… No one dies in the National War?” Lu Ran asked curiously.

Lu Ran really didn’t know this point.

“Of course no one dies. It’s similar to arena rules; there’s no death, but if your health drops to a critical point, you’ll be restricted, magic-sealed, and teleported back to a specific area in your respective country, unable to continue fighting, waiting for the National War to end,” Ye Hongyi explained.

“Every year, those who participate in the National War are the high-tier professional players from their respective factions, the first echelon. If they were to die, after the National War, some countries would be completely wiped out. The lower the ranking, the more deaths, and then they wouldn’t be able to participate the next year. This way, in just two or three years, one faction could dominate,” Yu Qingcang explained.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ran immediately understood.

It really was that way.

Every year in the National War, each faction selected its first echelon to participate.

If they died, then after the National War, many countries would simply be decapitated.

Without successors, they wouldn’t even think about playing the National War the following year.

After a few rounds, wouldn’t they just be ruined?

“Alright, you just need to know the general rules. When the time comes for the National War, Sister Xin will tell you the specific rules. We’ll leave first; we’ll be busy these next few days. We’ll wait for you to find the materials and return triumphantly,” Yu Qingcang urged.

Clearly, time was truly tight.

“Alright, then I’ll take Song Chao to look for them,” Lu Ran nodded.

Only then did the Four Great Guild Leaders leave contentedly.

As soon as they left.

Song Chao’s chatterbox opened.

“Lu Ran! I saw everything clearly these past two days! It’s a pity that when you solved the Level 6 monster siege, I was still in the wilderness, what a waste of a good opportunity! But, yesterday’s Bai Family matter, I was on the street, Guoshi, you’re a Guoshi!” Song Chao rattled off a string of words.

Lu Ran’s mind immediately conjured Bai Yunzong.

He didn’t want to dwell on this issue.

However, Song Chao, being the same age as Lu Ran, had endless things to say to Lu Ran, even though Lu Ran’s status was extraordinary.

When the Four Great Guild Leaders were there, Song Chao didn’t dare to even let out a peep.

The oppressive aura of the Four Great Guild Leaders was simply too strong!

“Alright, let’s pack up and prepare to depart. Nanasheng, you come too,” Lu Ran said.

Of course.

There were also Si Luoluo and the Koi Spirit, who couldn’t be put into Sleeve Universe.

“Okay,” Nanasheng nodded directly.

Compared to being strictly supervised by the Four Great Guild Leaders in the Imperial Capital, she preferred to follow Lu Ran, this god-like man!

But they hadn’t even had time to set off.

Someone arrived at the Tiandao Alliance Headquarters.

It was Cong Yu and Cong Shuang!

The two sisters stood together, prettily waiting under the big tree at the entrance of the Tiandao Alliance.

Twins really were twins; they looked so alike!

Only their styles were very different.

“Lu Ran, here, here!” Cong Yu excitedly called out.

Cong Shuang was much quieter, but when she saw Lu Ran, her eyes sparkled.

“Why are you here?” Lu Ran was also happy to see the two sisters.

“What’s wrong, did you forget what you promised me?” Cong Yu looked at Lu Ran suspiciously.

“Uh…” Lu Ran stared at Cong Yu for a moment.

Suddenly, he realized.

He said, “Oh right, right, to have a meal at your place.”

Only then did Cong Yu pout, saying, “At least you still have some conscience.”

To be honest, time was tight, but firstly, he hadn’t eaten breakfast, and secondly, eating before leaving would be just right.

So.

Lu Ran immediately said, “Alright, let’s go then. We’ll be going to Tian Chui Territory in a bit, so let’s go to your place to grab a meal first. It’ll be comfortable to set off with a full stomach, haha…”

“Okay, okay, let’s go!” Cong Yu was very excited.

Cong Shuang stood quietly to the side.

Only when Lu Ran’s gaze fell upon her did she politely smile.

Compared to her younger sister Cong Yu, Cong Shuang was much more reserved.

Because they planned to leave directly after eating and didn’t intend to return to the Tiandao Alliance Headquarters.

So.

Nanasheng, Si Luoluo, the Koi Spirit, and Song Chao all went along.

On the way, Cong Yu chattered endlessly around Lu Ran.

Cong Shuang, meanwhile, occasionally looked towards Si Luoluo.

She had also been on the city wall at the time and had personally witnessed Si Luoluo swiftly slay all the BOSSes!

Such a powerful Dark Elf Queen, yet she obediently allowed Lu Ran to control her. This Lu Ran was simply not human!

At the same time.

Cong Family.

Cong Jixian had never been this nervous in his life.

A Guoshi!

A Guoshi was coming to the Cong Family for a meal!

And he was a Guoshi who, in just two short hours, had caused the nation to act and the Bai Family to completely disappear, simply because of his status and position!

If they didn’t entertain him well this time, they’d be in deep trouble!