The general assembly was held in the sanatorium's auditorium.

Almost all official martial artists received an invitation.

However, Luo Lan noticed that only about three hundred people attended on time, a number significantly lower than the registered number in Prism City. Aside from members who were seriously injured or died from the erosion, it was clear that some had backed out after the outbreak.

And these people were likely the wild martial artists who had just joined the association not long ago.

Garsia expressed strong dissatisfaction with this behavior, believing that they were a disgrace to the natural power awakened within them, and their fate would not be much better when the Fallen completely overwhelmed humanity.

Luo Lan casually comforted her, but he knew in his heart that this was also related to the association's lax system. After all, the Dream World was a modern setting, and the Martial Artists Association could not force martial artists to be bound to it.

The content of the conference was basically as he expected.

Zhenshou Panshi succinctly stated the troubles the association was currently facing. Since Prism City was invaded, reports of Fallen attacking awakened ones have appeared everywhere. Although there is no clear evidence, the new enemies that appeared with the erosion seem to be able to direct the Fallen to serve them, which means that the battle between the two sides will enter a new stage. Martial artists will organize to crusade against the Fallen, and they are also beginning to systematically eliminate martial artists, which is undoubtedly extremely unfavorable for those who are alone.

Therefore, he suggested that Prism City be used as a permanent base for martial artists before it returns to normal. Whether it is a formal member or a newly awakened person, they can move in here to avoid being harmed by the enemy. In addition, he also hopes that those awakened ones who have not responded to the association's invitation will quickly realize the urgency of the situation. In this unavoidable war, only by uniting can they resist the disaster.

Regardless of the effect, this approach of uniting all forces that can be united can be considered politically perfect. Luo Lan believed that after the news of the conference spread, some hesitant wild martial artists should return to the association again.

But whether everyone can come back depends on the subsequent battles. If the association cannot gain the upper hand in the battle with the Fallen, it is feared that it will lose more people.

Once confidence is shattered, it is difficult to rebuild it.

Sure enough, Zhenshou Panshi announced the counterattack plan next.

First, the association chairman has dispatched martial artists from other cities to support Prism City, and the shortage of manpower will soon be alleviated.

Second, the martial arts tournament will be held normally, but it will essentially become a trap to attract the Fallen to attack. This plan has been approved by the association's senior management and the zhèngfu. As long as the enemy dares to show up, what awaits them will be the revengeful fury of the Zhenshou and the Hunters.

Third, the association will also launch a patrol system to prevent the Fallen from attacking innocent ordinary people to divert social attention. To this end, martial artists need to be divided into groups and arrange their respective defense zones. This will not only allow them to arrive and provide support as quickly as possible when something happens, but also allow the group to immediately launch an encirclement and interception once the intelligence agency discovers the enemy's hiding place.

The initial counterattack plan can be described as规矩 (guī ju - well-regulated). In the stage where intelligence is relatively scarce, it can only focus on defense.

Since the grouping has a certain degree of ziyou (freedom), except for the team leader, members can choose on their own, which makes the hall lively for a while.

Luo Lan naturally did not want to join any team. In a sense, he alone was an army and did not need anyone to interfere with his magic core plundering plan. Fortunately, not many people knew his name, and he was basically ignored.

Until Fei Yuhan walked up to him and extended an invitation to him.

In fact, as a high-profile, sought-after star martial artist, she only actively invited two people in the entire conference.

And Luo Lan rejected her without hesitation.

This shocked everyone around him. Even Garsia was very puzzled and rarely asked him to reconsider. It can be seen that even Garsia, who is quite strict with herself and others, highly recognizes this genius woman.

After a lot of talking, he finally managed to convince the other party that he was more suitable for solo combat.

His previous achievements and hunting license were the best proof.

The only thing that made Luo Lan a little concerned was that the other person that Fei Yuhan actively invited was the devil martial artist he had visited in the ward – Wakilis.

…

It was ten o'clock in the evening when he returned to the Tongzilou (residential block) neighborhood.

After settling Jie Luo, Luo Lan entered the second floor of the Rose Café alone through the side door of the warehouse.

More than fifty Tachira ancient witches stood upright and bowed their elbows to him, paying the highest courtesy of the Union. This was the first time that so many witches had gathered in the Dream World, and the small room was temporarily filled to the brim.

Even in the era of the Three Seats, such a team composed of pure combat witches would be enough to support a small battle.

"How is it, are there any new clues?"

Luo Lan looked at Faldi.

"Yes, the flying insects released by the insect nest have captured several disappearing magic reactions." Faldi swiped the screen of her mobile phone and pointed out the location to him. Although her movements were still a little unfamiliar, she had generally mastered the use of electronic maps. "Generally, the reason for this phenomenon is either due to the God's Punishment Stone, or the tracking target itself has the ability to hide magic power. If it is not one of these two, it means the death of the magic power body."

"And the Dream World does not have the God's Punishment Stone, and natural power is not as changeable as witch abilities," he continued.

"That's right, so it should be that the Fallen and the awakened humans had a battle, someone died, and the core was taken away." Faldi nodded. "Judging from the direction of departure of the surviving magic power reaction, they are likely to be heading here –"

The location she pointed to was an inland river loading and unloading pier.

It seems that remote places near rivers have always been the preferred locations for committing crimes since ancient times.

"Since the flying insects cannot spread to such a distant place in a short time, I contacted Ling for investigation. And she told me an hour ago that she confirmed the traces of the Fallen's activities, and there are quite a few of them."

"Well done." Luo Lan raised the corner of his mouth. This was the reason why he did not need the association's support. From reconnaissance and positioning to eliminating opponents, the witches of Tachira were enough to take care of everything. "In that case, I think you should all be ready."

"Your Majesty, please give the order." Everyone said in unison.

Their faces were full of high morale and eager expressions. Obviously, after eating, drinking and having fun all day, the team's morale had reached its peak.

What's more, combat itself is a way for them to relive the past.

In addition to enjoying touch and deliciousness, using magic is also full of fun.

"Everyone, set off!" Luo Lan said decisively.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"