To Lu Ran, evolving the Carp Spirit isn't an especially urgent matter.

But if there's free time, reaching level sixty before the national war and then having some leisure time, Lu Ran might give it a try.

"Then let's leave it at that for now. Let's return to the Imperial Capital and use the Teleportation Array to reach the Celestial Domain," Liu Xinxin mused.

The Extraterritorial Stars Lu Ran desired were located beyond the Celestial Domain in an undeveloped area called the Chaotic Domain.

Actually, Celestial Domain used to be the name of a previous Main City.

This was one of the rare first-tier Main Cities, capable of matching the Imperial Capital in scale!

Everyone returned to the Imperial Capital.

Passing by the headquarters of the Celestial Path Alliance.

Yu Qingcang was set to return, not following Lu Ran and the others.

With the national war imminent, as the President of the Celestial Path Alliance, what Yu Qingcang had to do and arrange were far more complex than the three presidents Lei Tai, Liu Xinxin, and Ye Hongyi.

Naturally, he couldn't join Lu Ran.

Of course, these were merely routine arrangements, as the configuration of Professionals for the national war no longer mattered.

Since Lu Ran was present, during the war, among the Professionals from Longxia, aside from Lu Ran, all others were essentially just spectators, accessories—expendable, inessential.

But right at the entrance of the Celestial Path Alliance's headquarters.

A group of people blocked Yu Qingcang and the others.

Leading the group was a courteous middle-aged woman, accompanied by other young people who were all Professionals.

Moreover, some of them were new Professionals, others were seasoned Professionals.

Observing the insignias on their chests and the almost unconcealable pride on their faces, it was evident they took great pride in their identities.

"Shen Man? What's someone from the Tianfu Society doing here at the Celestial Path Alliance?" Yu Qingcang asked knowingly.

Even a fool could deduce that Tianfu Society was here at this critical moment to recruit Lu Ran as a member of Tianfu Society.

Yu Qingcang had previously mentioned to Lu Ran.

After the Hundred Cities League, he would recommend Lu Ran to join Tianfu Society.

Before that happens, Lu Ran needed to prove he indeed had the qualifications to join Tianfu Society.

Only now, Tianfu Society proactively approached him.

So it was essential to adopt a slightly formal stance.

"Yu Qingcang, it seems unkind of Celestial Path Alliance to have such an exceptional candidate and not report it to Tianfu Society," Shen Man remarked with a chuckle.

But it was evident, she was quite familiar with Yu Qingcang.

"Oh, you're mistaken. Lu Ran is not only a preparatory member of Celestial Path Alliance, but he's also a preparatory member of Mirror Flower Water Moon, Red Robe Tower, and Battle Banner National Defense Army. I'm not the sole decision-maker," Yu Qingcang waved his hand.

Although Shen Man had already investigated.

Hearing Yu Qingcang say it again still left her a bit incredulous.

She glanced at Lu Ran, and those standing around him, including Ye Hongyi.

Lu Ran was considered the first in many years to be recruited as a preparatory member by all Four Major Guilds of Longxia simultaneously.

And yet, he was merely an Undead Mage.

However.

By now, no one cared about what his Profession was.

After a moment of silence, Shen Man spoke:

"Actually, during the Hundred Cities League, Tianfu Society had already taken notice of Lu Ran."

"It was unexpected that the legendary mysterious Undead Mage turned out to be just a new Professional who awakened the Profession less than twenty days ago."

"His performance in the Hundred Cities League was outstanding, he swept through opponents and even decisively defeated that Earth Immortal."

"Tianfu Society had intended to reach out to Lu Ran after the Hundred Cities League."

"Unfortunately, they didn't have the chance, as the monster siege began."

...

The events that followed were clear.

Perhaps Tianfu Society originally intended to use Lu Ran's performance in the Hundred Cities League to prove he had the qualifications to join Tianfu Society.

But the subsequent monster siege was what truly captivated Tianfu Society!

An unprecedented, sixth-level difficulty monster siege that threatened to raze the Imperial Capital of Longxia!

Yet Lu Ran single-handedly resisted, subdued, and resolved it!

Tens of thousands of Undead Army, a Skeleton Storm covering tens of kilometers around the Imperial Capital, accompanied by an Dark Elf Queen capable of instantly killing a sixth-level siege boss!

This altogether was akin to an Immortal!

For such a person, not only was joining Tianfu Society warranted, but even if Shen Man stepped down as President, she would do so willingly!

"Lu Ran, will you join us at Tianfu Society for a visit? Tianfu Society's sincerity will surely not disappoint you," Shen Man spoke sincerely.

Yu Qingcang and the others refrained from commenting, instead looking at Lu Ran, allowing him to make his own decision.

Yet Lu Ran hesitated.

For Lu Ran, the revered Tianfu Society others envisioned didn't hold much significance for him.

Lu Ran disliked constraints, and if joining Tianfu Society meant having to do certain things, that would be too bothersome, leaving him entirely uninterested!

Just then.

Liu Xinxin came up to Lu Ran, seemingly understanding his mentality instantly.

She said to Lu Ran, "The existence of Tianfu Society is hard for regular people to grasp. You have a necessity to join Tianfu Society, eventually, you'll understand, and obviously, if you're really unwilling, we respect your will. In this world, no one can force you to do something you don't want to."

It was Liu Xinxin's words that led Lu Ran to agree immediately.

Going for a visit.

Observing the situation.

Whether to join or not was actually inconsequential.

It wasn't that Liu Xinxin genuinely persuaded Lu Ran, but her remark—that in this world, no one can force you to do what you dislike—made Lu Ran realize.

Indeed.

With his current strength and ability, no one in this world could compel Lu Ran to do what he disliked.

Even if he joined Tianfu Society, Lu Ran wouldn't face any constraints.

At worst, he could exit at any time!

And even if he didn't exit, what could Tianfu Society do?

Shen Man gratefully glanced at Liu Xinxin, then stepped aside, saying, "Please."

"Go," Liu Xinxin confirmed to Lu Ran with a nod, "You've grown up, starting to make your own decisions based on your true self, no need to worry."

Rarely did Liu Xinxin and the others not follow Lu Ran.

Nanami also stayed behind, waiting at the Celestial Path Alliance's headquarters.

The Carp Spirit was left beside Nanami for the time being.

But Sillor followed him.

With Sillor around, things were much more convenient, especially in dealing with various bosses.

Lu Ran's Blood Spear could instantly kill one, but then it required charging.

To continue killing some high-level bosses, the Undead Army could do it, it just took longer.

With Sillor present, however, they could instantly kill to assist, tremendously efficient!

Of course.

This had nothing to do with danger, for Lu Ran now, danger no longer existed in this world.

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