Runeterra: I really know a little bit about everything

Chapter 170 The Battle Begins!
The Bakai rushed towards the crowd because of his madness, and Zuochi took Kassadin to the palace of Shurima.

Zuochi knew very well that Nasus and Renekton would be responsible for eliminating that Bakai. Although he was also a Shurima warrior, he was destined to be a Shurima people from the time he launched an attack on them. Got cleaned up.

The atmosphere in Shurima Palace was very depressing at this time.

Nasus and Renekton separated under Azir, and Zuochi led Kassadin into the hall.

Seeing Zuo Chi back, the three of them looked at him with great excitement. For these people, Zuo Chi has undoubtedly become the last hope.

At the same time, they were also looking at Kassadin, whose body was completely shrouded next to Zuo Chi. They guessed that this should be the candidate for ascension that Zuo Chi had told them.

Kassadin was also looking at the three people in front of him, Jackal, Crocodile, and Eagle Father. These are the names the outside world calls the three demigods of Shurima. Now that he saw them, he finally understood the origin of these three titles. .

Feeling the terrifying aura of power on their bodies, Kassadin knew that they were the legendary ascended gods, characters that only existed in legends. If he could possess their power, then he would definitely be able to complete his own His goal is to protect his daughter and clear away the void!
Entering the hall, Zuo Chi glanced at the three people in front of him, and he couldn't help but feel a little speechless: "Your Majesty, two generals, it seems that the ascension ceremony did not go smoothly."

Azir nodded, his tone very serious:

"Without having experienced war, it was really difficult for us to select suitable candidates. We selected five warriors for the ascension ceremony, but without exception, all failed."

Renekton and Nasus on the side both nodded with heavy expressions.

Before they performed the ascension ceremony, they had fought for Shurima in the human army for decades, achieved countless military exploits, and were on the verge of death countless times.

It is precisely in these battles that their own strength and will have undergone tremendous transformations, and they have the qualifications to successfully ascend.

Almost everyone in the Ascended Legion is the same as these two brothers!
And now, the Shurima Empire has been restored after thousands of years. The soldiers who finally gathered came to Shurima because of the urgent need to find a place to stay. They simply do not have the skills of ancient Shurima. The sharpness and loyalty of a warrior.

In this case, how could the ascension ceremony be carried out successfully?

Zuo Chi naturally understood this, so he could only sigh softly at the tragic situation in front of him.

At this time, Azir's eyes fell on Kassadin next to Zuochi:
"Zuo Chi, is this the warrior you told us about?"

Zuo Chi nodded towards the three of them: "Your Majesty, this is Kassa's father, Kassadin. I have told the three of him about his deeds before."

After Zuo Chi finished speaking, Kassadin bowed slightly towards Azir: "See your majesty."

Azir stood up from the throne, came to Kassadin, stretched out his hands to hold Kassadin's arms: "A warrior does not need to be polite."

Azir looked at the device Kassadin was wearing with some curiosity, and he asked hesitantly:

"Is there any inconvenience for you warrior, this suit of armor?"

Facing Azir's enthusiasm, Kassadin was a little flattered. He didn't expect that the emperor of the Shurima Empire, an ascended person, would be so polite to him.

After looking at Zuo Chi, he clasped his hands on the back of his helmet.

"Crack."

With a crisp sound, Kassadin took off the breathing device that could protect him in the void. At the same time, his face, which was full of holes and ferocious and did not look like a living person, and his body covered with countless scars were exposed. In front of the three of them.

"!!!"

Seeing the person in front of them, a look of surprise flashed across the eyes of Azir and the three people who originally looked responsible.

Facing the looks of the three people, Kassadin just shook his head and smiled bitterly:

"Your Majesty, I made you laugh. Because I have been deep in the void for many years, my body has been completely corroded by the power of the void, and my face has become like this."

What Kassadin didn't expect was that just as he finished speaking, his hand was suddenly gently held by Azir, and even Nasus and Renekton's eyes changed when they looked at him.

Maybe, the person in front of me can really ascend successfully!
He already possesses the will and fighting power. The only thing he lacks is his sense of belonging and loyalty to Shurima.

Azir’s tone was sincere and solemn:
"As an emperor, I will think that you are brave and warlike. As a warrior, I will think that this is a symbol of glory. No matter what angle I stand on, I have never felt that this appearance can represent anything. , if there is any, maybe it is just your contribution to your wife and daughter."

"This"

Kassadin's heart trembled suddenly. He turned to look at Zuo Chi beside him, only to find that Zuo Chi was nodding towards him.

At this moment, Kassadin suddenly felt that it was not unreasonable for this ancient empire to last for thousands of years.

Looking at the appearance of several people, Zuo Chi asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, do you think Kassadin can pass the review of the Holy Emblem of the Sun?"

Zuo Chi didn't care whether Azir's words were sincere or the emperor's intention, he would not forget the purpose of bringing Kassadin here.

Azir came back to his senses, nodded, and then looked at Kassadin: "Warrior, are you willing to give it a try?"

Kassadin looked at Zuo Chi again. He didn't know the specifics of the ascension, so he could only ask Zuo Chi for help.

Zuo Chi’s explanation is very comprehensive and objective:
"Uncle, if you successfully ascend, you will gain endless lifespan, great strength, and even your appearance will change. You will gain the power to protect Kaisha and avenge Auntie."

"But one thing is extremely important."

Zuo Chi's tone also became serious: "Ascension is risky. You also saw Bakai who failed to ascend before, so you must have a strong enough will and absolute loyalty to Shurima in the future, otherwise you will Don’t try it lightly.”

The three people in the hall all looked at Kassadin. Although these words were spoken by Zuo Chi, they were exactly what they were thinking.

Kassadin did not answer Zuo Chi immediately. He lowered his head and looked at the breathing device in his hand, and kept rubbing his hands on the armor.

Protecting his daughter and avenging his wife, these two things are almost all of Kassadin's life.

He didn't have enough strength before, but now, an opportunity to improve his strength was before him, but this opportunity came with great risks and certain special conditions.

"That's Horok's weapon, right?" At this time, Nasus said softly.

Kassadin's eyes moved slightly, then nodded.

Nasus continued: "He is the greatest Ascended Warrior, and it was he who ended the Void War. It is my lifelong regret that I have not been able to fight alongside him. Maybe you can get his weapons, which is God's will." maybe."

The hall was very quiet, everyone was waiting for Kassadin's reply.

They will all respect Kassadin's choice. After all, they have lost five outstanding warriors, which is definitely a huge loss for Shurima today.

If these five warriors could go through several wars, they would definitely become the best candidates to ascend to heaven, but unfortunately they have failed now.

Finally, Kassadin's voice slowly sounded:
"let me try!"

After the words fell, a look of relief flashed in the eyes of the four people in the hall.

Even they did not expect that the ascension ceremony was once regarded as the supreme honor by people, but now the ascension ceremony has become a double-edged sword, and it will become so difficult to find a warrior with the qualifications to ascend.

Azir patted Kassadin on the shoulder:

"Get ready, my warrior. The ascension ceremony will be held at sunrise tomorrow, and the people of the entire imperial capital will witness your ascension!"

Today's Shurima really needs the emergence of an ascendant to cheer people up.

After making the decision, Kassadin stood aside and made room for Zuo Chi and Azir.

Zuo Chi looked at Azir: "Your Majesty, is there any news from Xerath?" Azir nodded solemnly: "Not long ago, he recalled believers from all over Shurima, and Start preparing like crazy."

"Zuo Chi, war is coming."

The news brought back by the scouts made Azir aware of the coming crisis, which was why he urgently needed to create an Ascended One. However, everything was not that easy.

When Zuo Chi heard this, his tone was a little heavy: "Okay, I understand."

"Zuo Chi, can you find other help?" Although it was presumptuous to say this, Azir still wanted to give it a try.

He really has no choice but to watch the empire he worked so hard to maintain be destroyed in his own hands, and he doesn't want to see the culprit of his empire's destruction go unpunished, or even replace himself!
Zuo Chi slowly shook his head.

He didn't tell Azir about his search for Aatrox, because that would only make the already depressing atmosphere even heavier.

And since Aatrox will no longer help Shurima, he needs to be fully prepared.

Everything depends on people. Since you have decided to help Shurima, you must do your best.

Zuo Chi looked at Azir with bright eyes:
"Your Majesty, are there any magic books in the imperial capital? It would be best to use large-scale destructive magic or forbidden spells!"

It has been so long since he obtained the world runes, but Zuo Chi has never systematically learned how to use magic. He only throws magic out all at once. If there is magic blessing, Zuo Chi feels that it will be of great help to the battle. Improve it.

Azir was slightly startled, and he looked at Zuo Chi suspiciously:

"Zuo Chi, do you understand the meaning of the forbidden curse? Even when General Horok was still alive, he would need dozens or hundreds of elemental mages from Ixtal to release the forbidden curse, because the forbidden curse requires Magic power is simply not something that one person can possess. But now we don’t have any mages at all.”

Although Azir has not seen Zuo Chi's power, as an emperor, he still has the knowledge, so he knows very well that the plan proposed by Zuo Chi will not work at all.

But Zuo Chi just waved his hand indifferently:

"Your Majesty, don't worry so much. I'll just give it a try, just in case it works."

"This"

Azir looked at Zuo Chi and finally nodded heavily: "Okay!"

Although the explosion 3000 years ago caused the entire Shurima Empire to sink under the yellow sand and destroyed most of the buildings, with the resurrection of Azir, the city that was once buried under the yellow sand has once again emerged from the Rising from the yellow sand, some of the magic books stored in it still remained.

As a powerful empire that once dominated the entire Runeterra, Shurima has no shortage of magical tomes stored in it.

Just like that, Zuo Chi and Azir became busy again.

Zuochi was taken to the treasure trove of Shurima Royal Capital by Azir, while Kassadin was taken by Nasus to the place where Kaisha lived.

The ascension ceremony will be held tomorrow, and Kassadin has a lot to say to his daughter.

He couldn't tell whether he could successfully pass the ascension ceremony, but he didn't want to give up this opportunity, so he had to be fully prepared before the ascension ceremony.

"Boom!"

With a dull roar, the door to the largest treasure house in Shurima Palace opened.

Zuo Chi stood next to Azir and rubbed his hands with some excitement. He could already foresee the small mountain of gold and silver treasures in the treasure house, as well as all kinds of powerful weapons, magic scrolls, and rare herbs.

But what Zuo Chi didn't notice was that there was an inexplicable look of embarrassment in Azir's eyes next to him.

"Alright Zuo Chi, all the magic books are in room No. 70 on the right. There are all the magic books and scrolls in the empire. You can take your pick."

Zuo Chi winked at Azir: "Your Majesty, won't you come in with me?"

Azir coughed lightly: "I'll forget it, I still have to arrange the ascension ceremony for tomorrow."

After saying that, Azir turned around and walked outside, leaving Zuo Chi standing in front of the treasure house door with a confused look on his face.

Without thinking any more, Zuo Chi walked into this extremely large treasure house and walked alone in it. Zuo Chi could even hear echoes, so he could imagine how big it was inside.

The entire treasure house is centered on the current location of Zuochi, distributed in the shape of a meter, and spreads for kilometers in eight directions, east, west, north and south.

Hundreds of huge rooms are adjacent to each other and grouped together according to type.

According to what Azir said before, Zuo Chi looked for room No. 70 and curiously opened the doors of the rooms he passed along the way.

At this time, Zuo Chi finally understood why Azir was unwilling to come in with him.

Because at this time, there is nothing left in these empty and large-scale treasure houses!

Not to mention the mountains of gold and silver, not even a single chicken feather was left, and even a very dense spider web had been formed in the room.

It's right to think about it. Judging from Shurima's current national conditions, it seems that this is a normal situation.

But thinking from another aspect, Zuo Chi also had a deeper understanding of the power of the ancient Shurima Empire.

Let me ask, how rich is the empire that needs to build such a huge treasure house, and this is just one of the many treasure houses in the Shurima Empire!
Fortunately, Zuo Chi finally found the room Azir was talking about. This room was finally not empty.

On the marble bookshelf in the room, many dust-covered scrolls are neatly stacked together, including some magic that has long been lost in Runeterra.

Zuo Chi came to the bookshelf and flipped through the scrolls with the thickest aura.

"I don't know what kind of reward I will get after helping Azir realize his dream. After all, he is an emperor, so his qualifications should be higher than others, right?"
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West of Shurima, in the center of the Jer Imperial City of Nerima.

These days, the energy obelisk above Nerimajie has never stopped for a moment, and energy like a vast ocean is gathering towards the city every day.

Some of this energy was distributed by Xerath to his followers, who in turn created tens of thousands of Destruction followers and hundreds of Desolate Walkers.

In addition, most of the energy was absorbed by the largest energy obelisk and poured into the underground treasure house of the imperial city.

Finally, today, a violent roar echoed through the underground treasure house, and the ground of the entire palace shook.

"boom!"

In that huge underground space, Xerath was in the center of the space. Around him, there were thirteen huge cages standing.

At this moment, except for the cage on Xerath's left, all the other twelve cages were opened.

Immediately afterwards, twelve figures walked out of the cage and came to Xerath.

Nowadays, their bodies that were once distorted due to the failure of ascension have been completely restored to normal human forms, but their bodies have also completely transformed into blue arcane energy bodies.

Blue flames and blue thunder flowed through their bodies, making them look extremely strange at this time.

Terrifying pressure filled the underground space, and Xerath's wanton and cheerful voice also resounded throughout Nerimajie:

"My warriors, we were all once abandoned by Shurima, and today, we will return all the suffering Shurima has given us!"

"Azir, I will let you understand what a true emperor is and what a true ascendant is!"
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(I sorted out the follow-up outline during the day, so this chapter may be relatively small, but another small climax of the Shurima chapter is coming soon. I'm really sorry 0.o)

(End of this chapter)