CHAPTER 393: CHAPTER 392: I’M WAITING FOR YOU TO BECOME THE LEADER!

Seeing that the final round of the competition was approaching, Yun Ran once again set up numerous Defense Talismans around the Dragon Spirit.

After confirming there were no problems, she kicked the Dragon Spirit into the sea with one foot.

Having passed the most dangerous moment, it was better for the Dragon Spirit to stay in the sea, which was more conducive to absorbing the Fire Dragon Essence.

Ginsengfruit glanced at the Dragon Spirit and silently thanked the research institute that created him, feeling fortunate that he didn’t have to suffer such hardships for evolution.

Not long after the two left the courtyard, someone sneaked close.

But he was rather unlucky; before he could even touch the gate of the courtyard, he was repelled by the Array that Yun Ran had set up earlier and flung away.

The man landed on the ground in a disheveled state, feeling a pain in his butt as if it no longer belonged to him, painful enough to take flight.

"Damn that Yun Ran, setting up such an Array in the courtyard. There must be something shameful inside."

Although he was cursing, there was nothing but wariness in his eyes.

Yun Ran, who was still on the way, sensed that someone had triggered the Array and a mocking smile appeared on her face.

She knew that the previous Coiling Dragon Formation had indeed caught the attention of certain individuals.

The people from the Special Administration Bureau were constrained by rules and regulations, so even if they had ideas, they could only hold back.

But it was hard to say for people from other Xuan Sects; who knows what their true colors were.

This was also why she kicked the Dragon Spirit into the sea without a second thought before leaving; it was beneficial for him, but she also worried that someone might take advantage of her absence to attack the Dragon Spirit.

Had it been before, Yun Ran might not have taken such redundant precautions.

But ever since Xie Xuzhi’s resonance with her Lifebound Magical Artifact, Yun Ran knew that anything could happen.

Even the best-laid plans could go awry.

By the time they arrived at the competition venue, a giant stage rose from the ground, exuding a thick atmosphere of opulence.

Daoist Xia saw Yun Ran approaching and walked over, deliberately lowering his voice so that even Ginsengfruit standing beside couldn’t hear clearly.

"The commotion you caused the day before yesterday knocked most people out cold, only a few with profound cultivation knew.

The closest to the scene were me and Daoist Qingmu and others; the rest, the Special Administration Bureau has already silenced.

You don’t need to worry too much, but you still need to be cautious; you can’t see people’s hearts."

Yun Ran and Daoist Xia exchanged a glance, and she was certain that Daoist Xia, who was endowed with the Heavenly Eye, definitely knew the ins and outs.

Daoist Xia’s heart skipped a beat under Yun Ran’s gaze.

He quickly said, "Don’t worry, I’m very tight-lipped; I haven’t told a second person what I saw."

Yun Ran withdrew her gaze and spoke directly: "It’s exactly as you saw, the Dragon Spirit is the same one we fought together before."

Once something happens, it can’t be kept absolutely secret; the identity and origins of the Dragon Spirit will eventually come out.

Now, she has preemptively cleared the path for the Dragon Spirit’s identity.

Whether it’s those who want to catch Yun Ran’s handle or those who want to own the Dragon Spirit’s power, all they can do is stare.

Daoist Xia did not expect Yun Ran to admit so directly; he felt a bit embarrassed and realized that his own bigger picture thinking was still too narrow.

But Daoist Xia definitely couldn’t admit it, he could only awkwardly say: "So it really is him, I thought he looked slightly familiar.

Life is unpredictable; we were fighting each other to the death, and now he’s become a colleague."

With the topic opened, Daoist Xia felt a whole lot lighter.

Just then, the arena’s broadcast announced that the 20 finalists should enter the field.

Daoist Xia hurriedly cheered on Yun Ran: "Go for it, you’re the best, I’m waiting for you to take the title of Leader!"

Yun Ran walked away while gesturing an ’ok’ with her hand; even though her injuries were not fully healed, she was more than enough to handle these contestants.

After getting her own combat uniform, Yun Ran put it on right away.

This final bout was going to be simple and crude.

Everyone would climb onto the stage, it was a melee, and being knocked down would result in immediate disqualification; the last one standing would be the true winner.

Xin Fu saw Yun Ran and hurried over, reporting in a low voice: "Lady Yun, the others have formed an alliance and are planning to target you first."

Even if Xin Fu hadn’t mentioned it, Yun Ran could have guessed the outcome; one-on-one, these people stood no chance against her.

But if the so-called seed players joined forces, they thought they still stood a chance.

"It doesn’t matter, I’ve been surrounded and attacked before!"

Seeing Yun Ran’s domineering aura, Xin Fu was once more glad of his previous wise choice.

Although he also wanted to reach instant fame, when the time was pressing, one couldn’t stick to rigid principles.

Thinking back to when some people were subtly attempting to coax him into betraying Yun Ran, Xin Fu wanted to laugh; he wasn’t short-sighted.

To stand out and have a good future, one must not be branded as a ’traitor.’

Moreover, with Yun Ran’s high chances of winning, he was just barely getting her to take more notice of him; he wouldn’t destroy his future prospects.

He quickly spoke up to pledge his loyalty: "Although they are very strong, I’m not a pushover either; I definitely won’t let those people find an opportunity to take a cheap shot at you."

Xin Fu firmly believed that Yun Ran wouldn’t lose based on strength alone; his only worry was that some people might have an Assassin’s trump card to land a sneak attack successfully.

Yun Ran indifferently glanced at Xin Fu; when it came to recruiting followers, if she did so, she had to pick the very best.

As it stood, Xin Fu was the only prospective little brother she was interested in—he was smart, capable, and had a good sense of judgment.

Previously, she had not shown where she stood, but now, the timing seemed about right.

"If you can secure a good rank this time, I can give you an opportunity, whether you want to stay by my side or go to the Special Administration Bureau, either is fine!"

Upon hearing this, visible excitement instantly bloomed on Xin Fu’s face.

Then, he immediately responded: "Thank you, Lady Yun, I want to stay by your side!"

Entering the Special Administration Bureau was indeed good, but those who could enter were either highly capable or had strong family backgrounds.

For him to make a name for himself in the Special Administration Bureau would take at least three to five hard years.

But it was different being by Yun Ran’s side. He was confident that he would become Yun Ran’s most capable assistant.

There was also an essential reason—his admiration for the strong.

Yun Ran was pleased with Xin Fu’s response. She promised more because she valued him as a person and was more certain she hadn’t chosen wrong.

Of course, if he only wanted to use her as a stepping stone, Yun Ran would also help him wholeheartedly, allowing him to avoid some detours, but she would think less of his vision.