The Revolutionary Army had no choice but to seek support from external forces.
They began turning their attention to the non-native peoples of the west and north. Though these peoples were known for their brutality and aggression, they had long coveted the Empire's territory.
Historically, the non-native peoples of the west and north had been bound to the Empire by war and hatred.
They had repeatedly attempted to invade the Empire's borders, only to be driven back by the Empire's powerful army.
However, persuaded by the Revolutionary Army, these non-native peoples saw an unprecedented opportunity.
They knew that if they could help the Revolutionary Army hold back Noxus's advance, they would have the chance to expand their own spheres of influence and fulfill their long-held ambitions.
Through the Revolutionary Army's careful planning, the leaders of the western and northern non-native peoples were persuaded.
They dispatched a massive army and, together with the Revolutionary Army, launched a fierce assault on the Noxian Army.
The scale of this war was unprecedented. Both sides committed tens of thousands of troops, and the flames of war raged across the Empire's land.
However, not everyone supported this decision.
Even within the Revolutionary Army, many opposed it.
They believed that cooperating with the non-native peoples was like seeking a tiger's hide, and would ultimately bring an even greater disaster upon the Empire.
Yet the leaders firmly stated that this was a sacrifice made for the future of the nation and its people.
They knew that if they did not do everything they could to delay Noxus's advance now, utter destruction awaited them.
With the leaders' unwavering resolve, the Revolutionary Army reached an agreement with the western and northern non-native peoples.
They ceded part of the Empire's territory to the non-native peoples in exchange for their aid.