At the training ground at this moment.

It was packed with people.

Among them.

Not only were people from the Four Major Guilds, but also other top-ranking powerful guilds, their strength nearly matching the Four Major Guilds!

Moreover.

This was just a part of it.

After all, even though the training ground was big, the number of people it could hold was limited.

Mainly, it consisted of the high combat professionals from the Four Major Guilds and other top-ranking guilds.

Although the national war did not restrict participant levels, over the years, an unwritten rule had formed.

Those of lower levels almost never had the chance to enter the national war.

Given that it concerns national honor, each country strictly regulates the professionals participating in the national wars.

In previous years, Longxia was the same.

It even required up to half a month of preparation.

From personnel selection, overall profession allocation, drills, tactics development, simulations, to the matching of respective equipment and so on...

However.

This year was an exception.

So late already, with only a few days left, they've just started the preparation.

Furthermore, they've abandoned the tactics and other processes, focusing solely on registration, with no need for anything else!

It's just that Lu Ran happened to return.

If he hadn't returned.

The four guild leaders and the Full-time Alliance would have decided on the final list of participating professionals themselves.

At this moment.

The audience below the stage was already in an uproar.

It's hard to enforce any usual discipline here.

After all, it's a mix of dragons and serpents.

"So excited, I should be fine, right?"

"I don't know about you, but I'm fine. I'm a hidden profession of the Strong Attack Series, and my level isn't low. There's no reason not to choose me."

"Damn, this year is just for fun. I'm so excited!"

"Sigh, so many people registered this year, my goodness, it's terrifying!"

"I doubt I have a chance; too many people signed up."

"Who would have thought so many people love to watch the show?"

"Why didn't you sign up before? The national war doesn't kill people, yet each of you was so timid."

"Can't be helped, the situation in the country is such."

"This year, I want to witness the rise of Longxia firsthand!"

...

In contrast, only the National Defense Army's battle banner troops were relatively quiet, as the iron-blooded soldiers guarding the borders had different execution abilities compared to other professionals.

"Everyone, please quiet down." At this time, Yu Qingcang stepped forward and shouted.

The rowdy atmosphere gradually calmed down.

Yu Qingcang continued,

"Today, I won't say much; we're here to decide the final list of participants for the national war."

"Moreover, this year's national war is different from previous years, and everyone knows the specific reasons."

"With Lu Ran leading us in the national war, the criteria for this year's participants aren't as strict."

"No need for training, no need for specific equipment, or even simulated battles."

"But don't be happy too soon, because there are just too many applicants, and it's hard for us to decide."

"Fortunately, Lu Ran is here today; maybe we can hear his opinion."

...

After Yu Qingcang finished speaking, he looked at Lu Ran.

The focus of the entire audience instantly shifted to Lu Ran.

Yu Qingcang even handed the custom-made loudspeaker to Lu Ran.

Otherwise.

In this scenario, very few people would hear Lu Ran speak.

Lu Ran, caught off guard and suddenly under all the attention, felt a bit awkward.

But he quickly calmed down.

He took the loudspeaker.

Glanced at the crowd.

Then he began,

"Originally, I didn't have much of a plan, nor did I think my opinion would matter."

"But after chatting with a few guild leaders, I roughly have an idea."

"Actually, my opinion is quite simple."

"For this national war, all participating professionals will be divided into two systems."

"Half will focus on defense, and the other half will be healing professions."

"Don't strive to fight, just aim to protect yourselves."

"Of course, with me here, there's a good chance no opponent will harm you."

"But as Xinxin said, 'better safe than sorry', this is the insurance."

"Although the national war won't result in death, and you will revive, I don't want anyone to die in the national war."

"That would be a blemish! This year, Longxia aims to achieve the first zero-casualty first-place honor in the national war!"

...

Lu Ran wasn't good at stirring emotions or saying anything grandiose.

But the reasoning was clear.

Yet, as soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted!

"Huh? Doing it this way? My hidden profession in the Strong Attack Series isn't qualified?"

"Haha... great! I'm a defense profession, a hidden profession!"

"I'm a healer, hehe..."

"Half defense, half healer? That's... a tank?"

"Not accepting a single attack profession? Can this work?"

"Is Lu Ran going to challenge the world alone?"

"Even though Lu Ran is strong, I've heard the legends, but this... isn't this too arrogant?"

"I disagree; a newcomer boasts so much. Have you participated in a national war?"

"The national war isn't as simple as you think."

"Even if you're strong, don't underestimate the national war!"

"You want to challenge the world alone? Dream on! Truly, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger!"

...

Among them, defense and healing professions were extremely excited.

Those who originally thought their hidden attack profession was a sure qualification were frustrated.

Some felt resentful, thinking Lu Ran, a newcomer, was acting like a big-shot.

There was even some cursing.

It's understandable.

Even if a newcomer is very strong, it's still personal combat power!

The national war is different!

At least, in many people's minds, it's different.

Lu Ran wasn't deliberately showing off, but what he said sounded more like: I'm invincible, do as you please, there's no need for you to fight, just don't die!

The scene was filled with high combat professionals from various major guilds.

Who among them doesn't have some pride?

Having their qualifications outright rejected by Lu Ran in one sentence, of course they weren't happy.

Liu Xinxin glanced at Lu Ran, intending to speak up.

But Lu Ran suddenly reached out to stop Liu Xinxin.

He said, "Let me handle this."

Liu Xinxin was taken aback, as were Ye Hongyi and the others.

At this moment, Lu Ran seemed different from before.

"Some issues I need to resolve myself," Lu Ran repeated.

Then he took a step forward.

The Sea-stabilizing Trident appeared in his hand.

He looked at the crowd, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

He said lightly, "It's normal for you to think my personal combat power isn't enough. I understand. I'm not targeting anyone. I just want to say, everyone here is trash!"

As soon as this was said, the entire place was in an uproar!

The entire training ground was about to explode.

Lu Ran continued, "Unsatisfied? Fine, I'll give you all a chance. Right here in the training ground, I'll stand still. Every one of you, no matter what method you use, if you can touch me, consider it my loss."

This wasn't even about defeating me for a win.

It was about just touching me for a loss!

Upon hearing this.

The ones most excited were actually Liu Xinxin and the others.

They exchanged glances, then retreated, leaving Lu Ran a clear space.

Sometimes, indeed, Lu Ran needed to solve the problem himself.

Words were pointless.

Fists were the real deal!

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