The one responding to the doubts was still Yu Qingcang.

The four of them, including Yu Qingcang, were well aware of Lu Ran's capabilities, so they were confident.

They also knew it had nothing to do with some bullshit connections or background.

Thus.

Yu Qingcang raised his hand slightly, and the scene immediately quieted down.

However, Yu Qingcang did not offer any further explanation, he simply said, "The four major guilds jointly recommend him, there's naturally a reason. I can assure everyone that Lu Ran is capable, and will certainly achieve good results in the Hundred Cities League."

He didn't even speak the whole truth, didn't say Lu Ran would definitely be first.

But still, some people found the words somewhat ambiguous.

"Guarantees, huh? They don't mean much."

"Achieving good results, what rank counts as good results?"

"Yeah, for a regular profession like an Undead Mage, not being eliminated in the first round is considered a good result."

"Chairman Yu, what rank do you think Lu Ran can achieve?"

...

The onlookers widened their eyes at Yu Qingcang, eager for a good show.

After all, with the presidents of the Four Major Guilds here, they wanted to see how they'd back up this nepotism-acquired qualification of Lu Ran.

"Top ten," Yu Qingcang said calmly.

Top ten!

Getting into the top ten in the Hundred Cities League is already remarkable.

Keep in mind.

There's a lot of hidden professions among the participants in the Hundred Cities League!

And even those with hidden professions don't dare to claim they can steadily make it to the top ten!

Yet Yu Qingcang just said it!

A regular Undead Mage can make it to the top ten?

"Top three," Liu Xinxin suddenly spoke up from the side.

Yu Qingcang looked at Liu Xinxin with a mix of amusement and frustration.

Is there a need to be so high-profile?

Liu Xinxin shrugged, her meaning clear: not saying first place already shows restraint.

At this moment.

Lei Tai also excitedly stood up.

Shouting to the crowd, "If Lu Ran doesn't get into the top three, I'll step down as the president of the Battle Banner National Defense Army!"

Ye Hongyi followed suit.

Saying as well, "If my brother doesn't make it into the top three, the Red Robe Tower will be dissolved."

Since these two had spoken to this extent.

Liu Xinxin also said, "I feel the same, if Lu Ran doesn't get into the top three, I'll resign as president of Mirror Flower Water Moon."

Yu Qingcang finally added, "And us from the Celestial Path Alliance! If Lu Ran doesn't get into the top three, I'll leave the Celestial Path Alliance."

Immediately.

All voices of doubt vanished.

It wasn't that they really believed Lu Ran could achieve the top three.

But since the four presidents had spoken to such extent, and it was in front of everyone.

There was no point in questioning further.

They would just watch the results when the time came.

Standing with them, Lu Ran felt a surge of pressure.

These four big brothers and sisters sure know how to play!

"I suppose there's no more doubts?" Yu Qingcang looked around and asked.

The crowd exchanged glances.

What was there left to doubt?

"Alright, with no more doubts, let's adjourn the meeting. Everyone, keep an eye on Lu Ran's results. If Lu Ran achieves a good rank, the professionals of Black Fire City will also receive corresponding resource rewards," Yu Qingcang concluded.

After that, the four of them left with Lu Ran.

On the road.

Lu Ran spoke up, "You four, you know if I don't make it to the top three, you won't have a way out."

Ye Hongyi chuckled.

She directly pulled Lu Ran to her side and, with a grin, said, "If you don't make it to the top three, brother, it's okay. Dissolving the Red Robe Tower means you have to take care of me from now on."

To be honest.

That's great!

In Longxia, who knows how many professionals dream of taking care of Ye Hongyi; she's the dream girl of countless people!

Lei Tai, excitedly, said, "Me too, me too, Lu Ran. If I leave the Battle Banner National Defense Army, our little life will be even more carefree."

Even Yu Qingcang joined in the fun, saying, "I've been running the Celestial Path Alliance for so many years; it's okay to take a break, haha..."

Lu Ran was speechless.

These four old guys are just not serious!

No pressure at all!

It was Liu Xinxin, with a mix of amusement and concern, who said to Lu Ran, "Lu Ran, don't listen to their nonsense. With your abilities, it's not just the newbies in the Hundred Cities League, even our Four Major Guilds combined can't handle you. Not making it to the top three? What kind of monster would that take? There's not a monster stronger than you in Longxia; the four of us dying on the spot wouldn't matter."

That day, Lu Ran and the four presidents left Black Fire City.

Along with them was Nanami.

Nanami was feeling more at ease.

Following Lu Ran, although being controlled by him, Lu Ran hadn't done anything excessive.

Unlike at Ikenai Grand Shrine, where her role and Shinto's Divine Son identity overwhelmed her with responsibility and pressure.

Now, she suddenly felt relaxed.

Following Lu Ran, she had nothing to worry about.

The fate of Japan was to be destroyed, and Nanami had no idea what her own fate would be.

But even if Lu Ran let her go now, she still had no home to return to.

In Nanami's heart, Japan no longer existed.

This was a fact!

An unchangeable, inevitable fact!

This was Lu Ran's first time visiting the Imperial Capital.

Coming out of the Teleportation Array, everything around seemed fresh and new.

Although the Central Square wasn't much different from Black Fire City, its size and scale were much larger!

Everywhere you turned, there were High Combat Professionals!

The overall atmosphere was vastly different from the small Main City of Black Fire City.

Not to mention the sheer size of the entire Imperial Capital.

Even the Teleportation Arrays numbered four!

"Let's first go register with the Full-time Alliance. The Hundred Cities League is organized by them; once registered, we can head to the venue tomorrow morning," Yu Qingcang said familiar with the procedure.

Although Yu Qingcang knew the process.

This was his first time personally leading someone to register.

Within the Full-time Alliance, contestants from various Main Cities had converged.

Since they could teleport, it was convenient and fast.

Many had already completed their scattered registrations.

Inside the office.

"Registration complete, find your own accommodation, gather at the East City venue tomorrow. Here's the address, be there by eight in the morning, don't be late," said an official who seemed a bit lazy.

Perhaps used to the role.

The attitude was somewhat lacking.

After speaking, under the nervous gaze of the contestants, they waved them off, indicating they could leave.

Then.

"Next," the official called out.

Several other people beside them pulled out new registration forms, ready to record, preparing to register the relevant contestant information.

Then, Lu Ran walked in.

"Hello teachers, I'm Lu Ran from Black Fire City, my profession is an Undead Mage, here to register for this Hundred Cities League," Lu Ran said.

He wasn't nervous.

After all, the four Major Guild presidents came and went with him.

Lu Ran was long accustomed to it, not caring about such a small official, merely registering as per the rules.

"Undead Mage? You must be joking, get out, don't mess around," the leading official frowned and waved him off.

But a young girl beside them pondered, "Black Fire City is a third-tier Main City, right? But even for a third-tier Main City, they should have some rare professions. Are you sure you're here to register for the Hundred Cities League? Do you have the recommendation letter? Which guild recommended you, from which guild are you a prospective member?"

Oh, right.

Lu Ran almost forgot about that.

He then took out the recommendation letters, saying, "I have the letters, I forgot a moment ago, sorry about that."

After speaking.

He placed the letters on the table in front of the official.

The official glanced at them, somewhat dumbfounded.

Four letters?

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