Lu Ran returned to the Imperial Capital the next day.

Of course, it was the next evening.

The whole day, Lu Ran and Qin Wuyao wandered through every street and alley of Black Fire City.

They also sat on the hillside outside the city for a long time.

It's been a while since they felt so relaxed and enjoyable.

"It's about time, I need to go back to the Imperial Capital. What about you?" Lu Ran looked at the setting sun and turned to Qin Wuyao beside him.

"I'm staying in Black Fire City. During the Empire War, professionals who aren't involved can watch the entire live broadcast in real-time from the Central Square of each Main City," Qin Wuyao said excitedly.

Of course.

Although watching the Empire War live broadcast is real-time,

it cannot relay the movements and positions of other faction's professionals to our own through the communication device.

Because the Empire War map is in a closed state.

Both communication devices and teleportation arrays are entirely closed.

"Okay." Lu Ran solemnly nodded and said, "After the Empire War is over, with the new world progression upgrade, there should be many more fun things. Then, we'll play together."

After speaking, Lu Ran and Qin Wuyao returned to Black Fire City.

Qin Wuyao went home.

Lu Ran used the teleportation array and arrived at the Imperial Capital.

Celestial Path Alliance's headquarters.

The four presidents have already gathered here.

When Lu Ran entered from outside, there were still quite a few people in the room.

Aside from a few he was familiar with, like Liu Xinxin, there were other high-level professionals as well.

These big figures, who are usually hard to meet, were all gathered here now.

Also, members of the Full-time Alliance were present.

The large conference room was divided into two rows.

A row on each side.

But the leading seat was unoccupied.

Seeing Lu Ran enter,

shwoosh~

everyone stood up in unison.

They simultaneously made a ceremonial gesture towards Lu Ran, which left him deeply shaken.

Liu Xinxin walked to Lu Ran's side, pointed to that seat, and said, "Lu Ran, that's your seat."

Lu Ran was greatly shocked.

He suddenly realized that he had never settled on his role in the Empire War, his place in the Longxia team.

Lu Ran always thought he was to serve the nation.

With immense power and formidable abilities, just by himself, he could match an army of thousands!

So,

in Longxia's team, Lu Ran felt more like a top-tier hitman or a top-tier war general.

But unexpectedly,

in this Empire War, Lu Ran was the leader in Longxia's team!

Lu Ran could understand this arrangement.

After all, his abilities were evident.

But since he never expected it, he was momentarily stunned.

Liu Xinxin immediately understood Lu Ran's thoughts.

She smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll be by your side to help you."

After that, she gave Lu Ran an assuring look.

Lu Ran looked at Liu Xinxin, then at Yu Qingcang and others, as well as the dignified Longxia figures on both sides.

He nodded solemnly.

He walked to the leading seat, glanced around, and said, "Let's take a seat and talk."

Thunk!

Everyone sat down simultaneously.

This deeply ingrained discipline was vividly evident at this moment.

"Lu Ran, this is the deployment for this Empire War, Dragon Battle."

"Of course, because of your presence, the team consists mainly of defense and healing professions."

"Although your Awakening Skills mean there's no need for such an arrangement, changing it temporarily would be troublesome."

"After all, this is effectively your stage, so the arrangement stays as it is."

...

Yu Qingcang handed over a file.

Lu Ran didn't really understand this tactical deployment stuff.

But he still pretended to look through it.

To say it's complex, indeed it is.

The formations, shifts, personnel deployment, etc., are extremely detailed and complicated.

But since the professions themselves are relatively simple, just defense and healing, Lu Ran roughly understood after a quick glance.

In essence, it's full defense.

Apart from Lu Ran, everyone stays tucked within their stronghold, definitely not venturing out!

"As you can see, the deployment is very simple. You don't need to understand this as it doesn't concern you during the Empire War. Just take a look," Yu Qingcang said.

Meanwhile.

He also turned to Liu Xinxin and said, "Xinxin, please explain the Empire War rules."

Liu Xinxin nodded.

Took over and said, "The rules of the Empire War are actually quite simple…"

Previously, Lu Ran only knew rough rules, like the number of people, but not the specifics.

It would be used tomorrow, and it's highly likely that Lu Ran would be the sole participant for Longxia.

So, it's better to have a clear understanding.

In short.

The Empire War allows each faction to deploy up to five million professionals.

There are no restrictions on the profession configuration, equipment, etc., it's all self-arranged.

All participating factions.

Once the Empire War begins, registered professionals will be teleported to the battlefield map.

The battlefield map is large, with randomized terrain.

It's a completely enclosed map, with random areas, though certainly not small.

Hence.

Previous Empire Wars couldn't accumulate any battlefield map experience.

Because every time it's randomized.

And each faction's stronghold, its position in the map, its generation, all are randomized.

It's like a huge camp-like thing.

In this camp, there are basic facilities and, most importantly, the battle banner.

The battle banner itself has its own life value.

If any camp's battle banner is destroyed, it will be eliminated, with rankings calculated based on battle banner elimination.

The Empire War lasts for seven days.

After seven days, the battlefield map will be forcibly settled.

By then, any faction with intact battle banners will be ranked based on the life value of the banners.

If life values are the same, for instance, if two factions' battle banners don't lose any life, they will be ranked by the number of surviving professionals.

So.

Once in the battlefield map.

All factions are in the dark.

Don't know directions or their current position.

Need to send out sentries, scouts, cavalry-type professionals to explore, figure out which faction is closest in distance, their combat strength, configuration, etc.

A real ranking setup!

Real military maneuvering!

Thus, a high requirement is placed on the commander's abilities.

Lu Ran is Longxia's commander this time.

What's different is that Lu Ran lacks any experience, but it doesn't matter.

Because the entire Longxia, all its professionals, haven't planned to go out, the only one venturing out to fight is Lu Ran alone.

No need for command at all.

Also.

Lu Ran can fly, allowing him to quickly determine the positions and affiliations of other factions nearby.

"These are the rules, take your time to understand them. If there are any unclear aspects, ask me anytime," Liu Xinxin said, advising Lu Ran.

"I understand the basics, it's not complicated," Lu Ran replied.

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