This scene genuinely made Lu Ran feel a bit at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

He waved his hand and said, "I didn't mean it like that. There used to be an alliance between us and you. Although it's not as close as it used to be since the global digitalization, we are still considered allies. I won't make a move against you."

Upon hearing this.

Big Beard was taken aback.

Then he said, "You don't have to be like this. You've seen our legion configuration, it's a mess, not formidable at all. Even if you don't strike against us, if other factions find out, we're likely to be directly taken out."

Meanwhile.

The people behind Big Beard started chattering:

"Yes, it's normal to be taken out by other factions."

"It's been like this in previous years too."

"This year won't be an exception; we've always been at the bottom."

"It's not that we don't want to compete for ranking; we just don't have the ability or skills."

"Since that's the case, it's an honor to meet you first."

"We will get eliminated sooner or later. If we're going to be at the bottom, better to be taken out by you."

"This way, at least our points can contribute to Longxia."

"Although Longxia will surely be first, this makes it even more secure."

"It's a contribution from us as well."

...

To be honest.

What Lu Ran felt was not really touched.

He even found it quite incredible.

These people, can they really go to such lengths?

He shook his head again and said, "Forget it. I came down just to say hello and let you know that our alliance still stands. Since you are near Longxia, I can't completely guarantee you won't be eliminated, but as long as I notice, no faction will dare make a move against you."

Lu Ran didn't dare guarantee.

Not because he lacked the skills.

But he didn't have the extra mind to manage it.

This kind of thing, just a matter of convenience.

Help if possible, if unnoticed, then so be it, help as much as easily possible.

With Lu Ran's guarantee, unless their luck is really terrible and they're taken out in the gap when Lu Ran hasn't noticed.

Then, they will basically at least rank in the top five!

The people, of course, knew this as well.

So, at this moment, they were all dumbfounded.

Big Beard swallowed hard and said, "You... are you serious?"

The people behind also looked at Lu Ran in disbelief.

"I mean it. I'll keep my word." Lu Ran nodded.

Instantly, Big Beard's eyes turned red.

With Lu Ran's assurance, with the assurance of the world's number one Professional, under Longxia's protection, what's there left to say?

Bear in mind.

The current Longxia is genuinely renowned globally!

Securing the first place this time is pretty much a sure thing.

With Longxia's current attitude towards their Ba Country, their days in this small region will surely be soaring!

The ranks in this faction war are just the beginning!

Following a big shot, can those days be bad?

Everyone was moved to tears.

Instead, Lu Ran felt nothing about it.

"That's it; I have other matters..." Lu Ran pondered as he spoke.

Had no plans to keep wasting time here.

Needed to continue scouting the surroundings.

But then.

Before Lu Ran could finish his words.

Suddenly, a guard came running over.

It was a guard assigned to patrol.

"Not good, there are enemies gathering on the east side of the camp!" the guard shouted urgently.

Huh?

Big Beard was taken aback, the people around were also startled, and so was Lu Ran.

Could it really be such a coincidence?

"East side..." Lu Ran muttered as he looked towards the east.

Mentally calculating the position.

Indeed.

He hadn't scouted the east side yet; it's in a completely different direction from Longxia's camp.

Because Lu Ran flew in a circle around the area and came directly to observe when he saw Ba Country's camp.

He naturally didn't know what the situation was in the east.

Unexpectedly.

Other factions are quick as well, and have discovered Ba Country's camp, and gathered already?

Now that they started gathering, this is no simple scouting; it's a prelude to battle!

Big Beard looked at Lu Ran cautiously.

Lu Ran directly said, "Let's go check it out."

Not long after.

Atop the eastern tower of Ba Country's camp.

Lu Ran and Big Beard stood side by side, their gaze heavy as they looked into the distance.

The tower was tall, and a gentle breeze fluttered their clothes, bringing a hint of coolness.

In the distant wilderness, dust was swirling.

A dense mass of people surged like a tide, gradually forming into a large crowd.

"The army is assembling, not just small groups probing or investigating, seems they really intend to take us down in one go," Big Beard said softly, with a hint of helplessness and anger in his voice.

He glanced at the flag fluttering nearby.

Their totem on it was particularly conspicuous.

It was a totem they felt proud of.

But on the battlefield map, their totem represented weakness.

The other side just saw the totem.

In such a short time.

No tactical deployment, no formations, just an army assembly.

This is absolute disdain!

They plan to take them down in one swift move!

Such quick reaction, such hasty arrangements.

It's truly frustrating.

Lu Ran didn't respond, just slightly squinted his eyes, staring at the army of Professionals coming closer.

In the wilderness, flags waved, gradually revealing the various weapons the Professionals wielded.

Each glimmering with different lights, countless figures appearing and disappearing.

Their steps were a bit chaotic, clearly a hastily commanded offensive.

"Their numbers have exceeded three million," Lu Ran finally spoke, his voice calm and steady, "and it's still increasing. It seems they really intend to take you down in one go. Do you recognize the totem on that flag?"

Big Beard squinted to look.

It was hard to see from a distance earlier.

Now that they're closer, he could see it clearly.

It was a totem of a robust bull.

"The U.K?" Big Beard's face instantly turned ugly.

Given their size, as pitiable as Big Beard put it.

In historical national wars, they weren't always at the bottom.

There were still some small factions they could handle.

Mostly, they were taken out by other factions.

Yet, even so, it was rare to encounter such a super faction as the U.K!

In these years.

Though Longxia and U.S.A are fiercely incompatible.

But the U.K, Russia, and others have been quietly developing, contending with each other.

Absolutely among the top global factions!

"I didn't expect, in our small Ba Country, the west is Longxia, and here comes the U.K, it's really..." Big Beard was at a loss for words.

Is this considered good luck, or bad luck?

In this tiny piece of land.

What did we do to deserve this?

Exceedingly, our camp is sandwiched between two super factions!

And as ill luck would have it, discovered so quickly by the U.K.

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