That evening.

Among the remaining twenty-five contestants, a large portion of them started preparing intensively.

Their target was naturally Lu Ran, the Undead Mage, who might become their opponent in the third round.

This was also the first time an Undead Mage had everyone in the Hundred Cities League on edge, cautious and vigilant.

Even though they couldn't understand why, the fact was that a Blood Spear had already killed opponents in one hit twice!

Moreover.

The most astonishing part was Lu Ran's first and second round opponents, one being Wang Yan, the Profound Armor Berserker, and the other being Cen Yunuo, the Summoner with the Big-Eating Flower.

Neither of them should have been opponents one-hit killed easily.

Both of them were quite sturdy!

By comparison, any contestants with fragile bodies were now jittery.

Some of them began to switch equipment.

Either they replaced it with Strong Attack Series equipment, planning to kill Lu Ran before he could kill them!

Or they sacrificed part of their damage output to replace it with defensive equipment.

Many speculated that Lu Ran must have special equipment that could drastically enhance the Blood Spear's damage in one go.

So as long as they withstand the first Blood Spear, it would be too simple for them to kill an Undead Mage.

After all, every contestant who made it to the Hundred Cities League was very strong in their profession!

Of course.

The investigation into Lu Ran's information had been grasped by several houses.

But the specific details couldn't be uncovered.

They could only find out that Lu Ran was from the slums, had exceptionally high Spiritual Power, but his Awakened Profession was quite trash.

He leveled up very quickly and was currently a reserve member of Longxia's Four Major Guilds!

The reason the Four Major Guilds chose Lu Ran might be the very reason for Lu Ran's strength!

Unfortunately, no one could figure out the specific details.

After all.

Lu Ran's strength didn't come from external forces but from his own abilities!

So far, no one had connected Lu Ran with the mysterious Undead Mage causing a stir in recent times.

Simply because an instant kill with a Blood Spear of similar-level novices was still far from the feats of that mysterious Undead Mage lord.

And after having dinner with Lu Ran that night, the three women.

Cong Yu, who wasn't participating in the tournament, only cared about her sister Cong Shuang's showdown with Lu Ran, so she didn't have to do much.

Cen Yunuo also joined the spectators and eagerly anticipated Lu Ran's performance.

As for Cong Shuang, after careful consideration, she gave up the idea of switching to defensive equipment, instead maxing out her damage output!

She decided to take a risk and kill Lu Ran instantly!

She must not let Lu Ran kill her first!

Of course, it's a daunting task.

After all, Lu Ran only needed one skill.

While Cong Shuang, even with full explosive power, required a set of skills, it's all about speed!

Besides.

Even if she didn't face Lu Ran, against other opponents, Cong Shuang needed to quickly resolve them due to her lack of defense, not allowing unexpected situations at all!

Early the next morning.

The square was already crowded.

When Lu Ran arrived, Cong Shuang was already there.

Seeing Lu Ran heading to the lounge, Cong Shuang said, "It's still early. Want to chat first?"

Lu Ran had been utterly irked by the fiery atmosphere of the previous three dinners.

So he immediately shook his head and said, "Relax. It'll start soon anyway."

After speaking, he and Su Ting went to the lounge.

Cong Shuang seemed to have something to say to Lu Ran, but since Lu Ran wasn't interested, she didn't waste time further and headed to the lounge.

But at that moment.

Another person stepped in front of Cong Shuang.

"You know Lu Ran?" the person asked.

Cong Shuang looked up and recognized the person as Zhao Xuan of the Zhao Family from the Imperial Capital, a well-known second-generation rich kid in the Capital City.

"Regarding a powerful opponent, it's necessary to understand them a bit." Cong Shuang casually said.

"Powerful?" Zhao Xuan raised an eyebrow, scornfully looking at Lu Ran's back, and said, "This kind of guy is considered powerful? Then I really underestimated you."

Cong Shuang glanced at Zhao Xuan, ignoring him.

Zhao Xuan continued, "Honestly, I'm determined to win this championship, but in my eyes, you're the only opponent I truly recognize. That Undead Mage is just a lucky trickster; I don't see him as a challenge."

Cong Shuang still didn't speak.

Zhao Xuan felt frustrated, as if punching cotton.

He immediately taunted, "But that Blood Spear is indeed a problem, although it might intimidate the others, it has no effect on me. Hopefully, he doesn't run into me this round, otherwise, I'll interrupt his legend and make everyone know that a garbage profession is always a garbage profession!"

After speaking, Zhao Xuan swaggered off to the lounge.

Cong Shuang remained mostly unfazed, but her companion Cong Yu was stomping in anger.

"Sis, why didn't you scold him! Saying that about Lu Ran!" Cong Yu shouted furiously.

"You've become so familiar with Lu Ran? You care so much about him?" Cong Shuang glanced at Cong Yu.

"Friends, of course, we're familiar. And anyway... more familiar than Cen Yunuo!" Cong Yu replied.

Cong Shuang took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

She said, "This Zhao Xuan, although spoiled, does have some skills. His profession allows him ten seconds of invincible output. For other professions, ten seconds isn't much, just defense or maneuvering, but in those seconds, Lu Ran's Blood Spear is ineffective, and the Undead Mage is inherently fragile. Zhao Xuan is capable of killing him instantly."

Cong Yu suddenly felt a bit nervous.

As the older sister, Cong Shuang could guess her sister's thoughts just by her expression.

So she added, "However, Lu Ran likely has more means than just the Blood Spear. You mentioned the Titan Python as one, but it's no use against Zhao Xuan. He must have other methods, otherwise, with just the Blood Spear, it wouldn't be enough to get the Four Major Guilds to list him as a reserve member."

Upon hearing this.

Cong Yu brightened up: "So Lu Ran won't lose?"

Cong Shuang shook her head, saying, "I didn't say that. Everything depends on Lu Ran's capabilities. After all... he's just an Undead Mage; no matter how odd, still an Undead Mage."

After speaking.

It seemed she thought of something, so Cong Shuang asked, "Yu, if I faced off against Lu Ran, who would you want to win?"

Suddenly hearing this, Cong Yu was taken aback.

After a brief hesitation, she finally said, "I still want my sister to win."

Cong Shuang smiled faintly, touched Cong Yu's head, and said, "Alright, go to the Cong Family's seats. I'm going backstage; watch the match carefully later."

Cong Yu then bounced away.

Cong Shuang's expression gradually calmed down.

That last question, from Cong Yu's hesitation and indecision, Cong Shuang could tell.

In just two days, Lu Ran's place in Cong Yu's heart had almost caught up to that of her own sister!

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