The competition hasn't started yet.

The noise from the audience is already rising and falling.

"Stage twelve, Lu Ran is on stage twelve!"

"Good, that connected guy. I want to see how he plays this round!"

"His opponent is Cen Yunuo? Seems like she's from Jialong City."

"Yes, yes, Cen Yunuo, a probationary member of the Red Robe Tower!"

"Tsk tsk tsk... With Cen Yunuo's combat power, even if this Undead Mage is connected, this round won't end well for him."

...

The skepticism remains relentless.

On the stage.

The four presidents are watching comfortably and at ease.

"Did you hear that? This skepticism is quite substantial." Yu Qingcang clicked his tongue in astonishment.

Never before had he witnessed such overwhelming skepticism.

"No matter, Lu Ran will prove his abilities." Liu Xinxin said with a smile.

"This is what makes it exciting. My brother is going to prove with his actions that all the skepticism is nothing but clownish behavior!" Ye Hongyi said excitedly.

"Why are you so happy? Lu Ran's opponent seems to be a probationary member of your Red Robe Tower." Lei Tai asked casually.

"Oh, Cen Yunuo. I remember this little girl; her contracted Summoned Beast seems to be the Molten Rock Big-Eating Flower?" Ye Hongyi recalled.

To leave a lasting impression on someone like Ye Hongyi, Cen Yunuo's abilities are undoubtedly unquestionable.

"It's quite good, but unfortunately, she's facing Lu Ran. Hard luck for her, I suppose." Yu Qingcang shrugged as he spoke.

At the same time.

In the designated seating area below the stage.

The Cong family had long been seated.

Cong Yu watched eagerly in the direction of Lu Ran's stage, even completely ignoring his sister, Cong Shuang.

Even.

Cong Jixian couldn't help but glance towards Lu Ran's stage twelve.

"Since it's so close, I might as well take a look. This kid should have some skills." Cong Jixian contemplated aloud.

Ever since learning about Lu Ran's background.

Cong Jixian's assessment of Lu Ran had rapidly become more favorable.

But it remained mere flattery; Cong Jixian wasn't prepared to make a definitive judgment. He needed to continue watching Lu Ran's battle performance.

"Unexpectedly, Lu Ran's opponent turned out to be Cen Yunuo." Cong Yu said with some concern.

"Cen Yunuo from Jialong City is quite renowned. The Molten Rock Big-Eating Flower can provide Cen Yunuo with a molten shield and bloom everywhere. With the stage's dimensions, the area could be fully covered. With both offense and defense at play, for an Undead Mage, it's almost impossible to have any way to win." Cong Jixian analyzed contemplatively.

Connections are one thing.

This type of battle is almost without suspense!

But then again.

In the first round, Lu Ran's battle against Wang Yan was similarly without suspense.

Yet, Lu Ran still won in the end, and was the first contestant among fifty stages to claim victory!

Before long.

"The competition has begun!" After the host's customary opening pleasantries, the competition commenced!

Shua~

Barriers instantly rose around all stages.

This was to prevent contestants' skills from exceeding the barrier range and causing harm to the spectators.

However, the contestants themselves are not obstructed.

If they're meant to be knocked out, they will still face it.

This is also the only point where Lu Ran might lose the competition.

Lu Ran immediately looked towards his opponent.

With a thought, he prepared Blood Spear!

Just as Cen Yunuo had said, don't hold back, give it your all!

Cen Yunuo seemed unaware of the seriousness of the matter.

However, because Lu Ran quickly dealt with his opponent in the first round, making it a legendary story.

Therefore, facing the Undead Mage profession, Cen Yunuo also became extremely focused.

She first accelerated and charged forward, reaching the central position of the stage.

The next second.

Kaa~

A massive Big-Eating Flower over three meters tall suddenly appeared behind Cen Yunuo.

And then completely enveloped Cen Yunuo within.

The Big-Eating Flower, with petals like molten rock, enveloped Cen Yunuo, forming a small molten fortress.

Starting with defense was quite a serious approach.

Su Ting below the stage jumped in shock upon seeing this.

"Molten Rock Big-Eating Flower!" Su Ting exclaimed in alarm.

This thing is quite tricky!

No wonder she can participate in the Hundred Cities League as a Summoner; she's genuinely remarkable!

Next.

Kaa kaa kaa~

One Big-Eating Flower after another began emerging from beneath the stage's slabs, blooming densely, fully covering!

Spreading towards Lu Ran!

At this density, range, Lu Ran had no way to avoid it!

Of course.

The stage's area is still large enough; under normal conditions, Cen Yunuo's Big-Eating Flowers can fully cover it.

But Cen Yunuo needs to roam continuously.

Because even for Cen Yunuo, the coverage range for summoning Big-Eating Flowers is only several tens of meters.

But this Lei Tai is a field two hundred meters long and wide; certainly not small!

And now, with Cen Yunuo solidifying her defense on the spot, it's destined that she cannot fully cover the entire stage.

"Lu Ran, fall back, leave the Big-Eating Flower's coverage area first, then defend against its ranged attacks!" Su Ting shouted anxiously.

This doesn't violate the rules; other contestants also have advisors and guides instructing from below the stage.

But Lu Ran remained completely still.

Instead, Cen Yunuo was curious, wondering why this guy is standing cluelessly without making a move?

Whether he runs or not makes little difference to Cen Yunuo.

Cen Yunuo came to the center of the stage with this plan; by solidifying her defense on the spot, she cannot cover the entire stage comprehensively.

But the Big-Eating Flower's ranged attacks can extend the area once more!

Then she would plan her strategy based on her opponent's reaction.

Just never expected, this opponent isn't moving at all.

Actually, Lu Ran was just curious.

The Big-Eating Flower looks mighty and imposing; he wondered what its attack methods were and what the effects might be?

Therefore, he did not hurry to use the Blood Spear; instead, he watched the approaching Big-Eating Flower closely, smiling as he waited.

Although the Big-Eating Flowers look plentiful.

They're actually one entity, sharing the same health pool.

Suddenly.

A Big-Eating Flower appeared in front of Lu Ran, casually opening its cavernous mouth and swallowing Lu Ran whole.

"Ah, this... The Big-Eating Flower's voracity, although highly damaging, is quite simple to dodge. Why isn't this guy dodging? Is he trying to give me a free victory?" Cen Yunuo was dumbfounded.

She had been cautiously defending herself on the spot, only to realize her opponent was a fool?

How did this guy win the first round?

Could it truly be as rumors suggest, that he was a connected contestant who bribed his opponent?

As she was contemplating this.

Poof~

The Big-Eating Flower suddenly spat Lu Ran out again.

At this moment, Lu Ran was sticky all over, covered with sharp spikes like the Big-Eating Flower's teeth.

He was already regretting his decision.

Damn it, being chewed up by this Big-Eating Flower!

His entire body now sticky like snot, extremely uncomfortable!

"Curiosity indeed kills the cat, let's end this quickly." Lu Ran said helplessly.

No longer interested in exploring other attack modes of the Big-Eating Flower.

He directly raised his hand towards Cen Yunuo.

The Blood Spear manifested before him.

Then.

Lu Ran grinned.

Like an arrow off the bowstring, the Blood Spear shot forth, heading straight for Cen Yunuo!

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.