Of course, this scene was so striking it caught the attention of many professionals in the Imperial Capital.

However, it was nighttime.

Even standing on the city walls, one couldn't see what was happening outside.

They could only faintly make out the shadow of a giant figure blocking out the sky.

Celestial Path Alliance.

Alarmed, Yu Qingcang and others quickly came to find Lu Ran.

"Tomorrow is the national war, there absolutely can't be any problems today," Yu Qingcang said worriedly.

"Yes, on the eve of the national war, other countries are most likely to make moves, but for now, we can't see what's happening outside," Liu Xinxin pondered aloud.

"But hasn't cross-country teleportation been blocked?" Lei Tai asked curiously.

"It's been blocked, but it's been a while now. If other countries' professionals have snuck in and are secretly hiding, planning to make a move before the national war, it's not impossible. Don't forget, this has happened before," Liu Xinxin reminded them.

Immediately, everyone became tense.

Ye Hongyi glanced at Lu Ran by the window and said, "Brother, why do you still look so relaxed? Go and see what's going on."

Lu Ran withdrew his gaze from the suburbs.

He shrugged.

"Nothing much to see, it's Yamata no Orochi."

Hmm?

"You did this? Why did you bring Yamata no Orochi out?" Liu Xinxin asked.

"It wasn't me, it was Nanami," Lu Ran said casually.

"Nanami? What do you mean? Nanami is fighting in the suburbs? With whom? What does she intend to do? Surely she's not planning to attack us on the eve of the national war?" Lei Tai hurriedly asked.

Lu Ran hadn't answered yet.

Liu Xinxin shook her head and said, "Impossible, Nanami is absolutely under Lu Ran's control, she can't stir up trouble. Besides, Yamata no Orochi is directly controlled by Lu Ran; it poses no threat to Longxia. Moreover, I can't believe anyone who has seen Lu Ran's abilities would dare make any moves, unless they're a fool."

Lu Ran picked up the thread of conversation.

He said, "Exactly, Nanami is just dealing with garbage, it's a group of people from Japan, presumably smuggled over here. Earlier they released Japan's unique signal to draw Nanami out."

Hmm?

The group listened in confusion.

Lu Ran continued:

"Nanami did notice and went out."

"But unfortunately, Nanami is mine now."

"You should understand Japan's thoughts; having Nanami with Yamata no Orochi is something Japan absolutely doesn't want to give up."

"Tomorrow is the national war, Japan hasn't seen Nanami return, so naturally, they sent people to find her."

"It's understandable, but these people were too slow and came only now."

"Even if Nanami wanted to go back with them, she wouldn't make it in time to participate in the national war."

"Moreover, Nanami won't be going back; most of those people are already dead. The power of Yamata no Orochi is no small thing."

...

Upon hearing Lu Ran's explanation.

The guild leaders instantly understood.

They breathed a sigh of relief and nodded:

"That's good, it's best if there's no surprise."

"Even if there is, it's no worry; Lu Ran has the Netherworld Gate."

"Indeed, Lu Ran himself has an undying body and won't die; with the Netherworld Gate, others won't die either."

"As long as Lu Ran is invincible, Longxia is invincible!"

"Nanami does understand priorities; knowing when to strike is the best way to express her loyalty."

"Using Yamata no Orochi means there were quite a few people on the other side."

...

Hearing this, Lu Ran nodded and said, "Actually, it wasn't that many, just over thirty people."

Ye Hongyi looked out towards the city outskirts.

Grumbling, she said, "It's pitch black, how did you see them, kid? Do you have the power of far-seeing eyes?"

Lu Ran said with a wry smile, "Sister Hong, you forgot, I can communicate directly with Yamata no Orochi. This guy is killing and reporting to me simultaneously. Look, they're all dead now, quite a quick job."

Sure enough.

Just as Lu Ran finished speaking, the disturbance outside the city disappeared.

Soon after.

A shadow floated back.

It was Nanami.

She didn't look fatigued, her expression unchanged, as if she hadn't just been in a fierce battle.

Indeed, there was no need for Nanami to act.

Yamata no Orochi alone was enough to crush and kill those people.

Just as she reached the window.

She suddenly noticed not far away, Lu Ran's room, where Yu Qingcang and the others were watching her from the window.

Nanami paused.

Then she nodded to them as a greeting and returned to her room.

She was never one for words.

But today's handling gave the guild leaders a direct understanding, and it couldn't be better.

Though an ordinary person couldn't see what was happening in the suburbs.

With Lu Ran there, it's all fine.

"Alright, everyone go back to rest, just a minor interlude. Wake up promptly at seven tomorrow morning, don't get teleported in while still wearing your underpants, that'd be awkward," Yu Qingcang reminded everyone playfully.

His joking tone made everyone laugh out loud.

After they left, Lu Ran lay on the bed but couldn't fall asleep, tossing and turning.

It had been so long, and finally, the national war was coming, just tomorrow morning.

In just a month's time.

Everything felt like a dream.

Before awakening his profession a month ago, Lu Ran was the top spiritual power genius; then he awakened as an Undead Mage, a common profession scoffed at by many.

Yet, he found his ability to be somewhat heaven-defying.

Subsequently, he chose to focus on national exams and made friends with the Four Major Guilds.

Scene after scene.

Until now.

In just a month's time, Lu Ran reached level sixty!

Dominating the global equipment rankings!

Top of the global Endless Tower leaderboard!

Dominating every difficulty level in the Black Dragon Mountain team dungeon!

From a month ago's Little Karami, now an undisputed international heavyweight!

And even as Lu Ran couldn't sleep, leaders in Japan also couldn't sleep!

Eagerly wanting to know Nanami's status.

But the result.

No sign of the people sent out returning.

Instead…

Just a moment ago, they died in droves!

"They were practically wiped out within half a minute; it should have been discovered by Longxia and quickly annihilated with swift action," someone reported.

The leader sat on the sofa, his expression sullen, saying nothing.

The last hope, gone!

The sent-out forces were completely destroyed!

No news at all of Nanami!

Perhaps the dispatched folks didn't even see Nanami before dying?

If not, why wouldn't Nanami return?

Tomorrow morning is the national war!

And now, with no word from Nanami and no backup, how are they supposed to fight the national war?

Normal performance?

Normal performance used to work because the specialty Profession Yin Yang Master could easily gain the upper hand on battlefield maps.

The advantage was huge.

But now, with Longxia present, especially having grown to the current extent.

Japan…is finished!

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