A Life Hanging by a Thread

Just when I thought I was about to win, Illaoi was suddenly surrounded by Golden Light. I felt my Wind Force being sucked away, and I couldn't even use my Gale Force anymore.

My moves became weak and powerless, and I could barely withstand even a simple punch from her. If it weren't for my strong physique, I would probably be dead here!

I haven't felt this kind of despair in a long time, like being knocked down at the foot of a mountain as Leivo, or being blown to bits by Jhin as Zhao Xin...

Back then, I was all alone and fearless, but now that I have Riven, someone I can't bear to part with, I feel a great sense of resentment.

Perhaps I can be reincarnated as another hero, or perhaps my journey will end here, and I'll return to my original world. I don't want either way!

Because Riven cannot reincarnate!

Suddenly, Illaoi grabbed my neck, interrupting my reverie. My breathing became increasingly difficult, and I lost all strength in my hands and feet.

However, my brain didn't stop thinking due to lack of oxygen; instead, it calmed down.

I remembered that I still had the little box Tam had given me in my pocket. I kept moving my fingers around, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get it into my pocket.

Illaoi noticed my movement and reached in. "Is there something good you haven't used? Let me see, haha!"

His pocket contained Hextech Motorcycle, several Primal Crystal, and Tam's life-saving box.

As Illaoi pulled things out, she exclaimed with delight, "What a treasure trove! The power contained within this crystal is incredible! What is this box? And what is this little box?"

Finally, she opened Tam's box!

Last time Riven opened the portal, Tam appeared quickly, but this time he's been slow to show up.

Was it because I was being choked and had difficulty breathing that it felt like time was taking longer? Or did something happen to him that prevented him from getting there in time?

As I was lost in thought, I suddenly felt a tremendous force sweep over me, knocking Illaoi back several steps and throwing me aside.

Tam is here!

Not only him, but Udyr, A Bing, and Alistar all came!

It was Udyr who just made the move; he transformed into the spirit of the Giant Bear and shoved Illaoi away with his massive paws.

"Are you alright? Can you still stand up?" Udyr helped me up. The last time we met, we were enemies, but now our positions have changed.

"I'm fine, hurry and get Riven out of here! She was attacked by Illaoi and passed out!"

Udyr was about to rush forward when Tam stopped him. "Forget it, we're not enemies."

After saying that, he walked over to Illaoi and said, "Yasuo is my friend, you went a bit too far."

"Oh? No wonder you're so strong, so you're the one who trained you."

"He has a wealth of experience; he wasn't taught by me alone. Give me some face, and let's just let this go."

"Looks like I have no choice. Actually, even if you hadn't come, I didn't intend to kill them. I just wanted to teach them a lesson. Broken bones are the best teaching material."

After Illaoi finished speaking, Gangplank released Riven. I quickly took her and found that she had just fainted. After a few compressions, she recovered.

At this moment, the two little ones, Yarlin and Maki, slowly woke up and came to our side with Sarah.

"Yasuo, what happened?"

"We'll talk about it later. You two, be quiet for a bit."

"Shh..." Maki obediently gestured to Yarlin.

I don't know if this outcome can be considered a win-win situation, but in any case, Gangplank's goal was achieved, we had no casualties, and Tam also showed up.

Now was not the time for reminiscing. Illaoi asked Gangplank, "Why have you summoned me here?"

"Because of the dead! The dead have appeared! Please protect Bilgewater."

"What undead? Be more specific."

"Let me explain, he doesn't know either," Tam continued, "The Shadow Isles have reappeared."

"What?!" Illaoi exclaimed in surprise, "You're saying the Shadow Isles have reappeared?!"

"Yes, I've been investigating there for many days, and now I can confirm that the Shadow Isles have reappeared, and are many times more powerful."

No wonder we haven't been able to find Tam; he wasn't on the Bilgewater, but was investigating the Shadow Isles.

Illaoi also took this matter very seriously. "When will the Shadow Isles attack this place?"

"I don't know about that. Let's prepare as soon as possible. The island is in chaos right now; we need to stabilize things first."

"I'll leave this to you. I need to go back and make some preparations."

After Illaoi finished speaking, she left in a hurry. Judging from her appearance, she seemed to be very afraid of the Shadow Isles. Considering her strength, it's hard to imagine how powerful the Shadow Isles are.

After Illaoi left, Gangplank went to Tam and thanked him. It turned out that Tam had saved him when he encountered the undead in the southern sea.

Now that they see our relationship, they naturally apologized to me as well. "I'm so sorry, I didn't expect you to be my benefactor's friends, but I haven't forgiven you for what happened with the Southern fleet!"

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, I didn't bomb your southern fleet. We were just there to rescue people."

"What? You didn't do it? Aren't you and her in cahoots?" Gangplank pointed at Sarah, seemingly already aware of her identity.

"I have no reason to lie to you. Sarah had a grudge against you and was indeed planning to blow you up, but someone beat her to it before she could do it. We only met after the explosion."

"XXX, who exactly is plotting against me?!"

"Is there even a question? Who benefits most from the current chaotic situation on the island?" Sarah said dismissively.

"That must be you indigenous people; you've always loved chaos and disorder."

"We like chaos, but not infighting. I've even disbanded my fleet."

"What? You disbanded the Misfortune Fleet without my permission?"

"Who do you think you are! We've never truly submitted to you. Look at your once-proud Twelve Waterways; they're probably all on their own now!"

"Impossible! They'll definitely obey my orders!"

"But now everyone on the island knows you're dead!"

"I..."

Gangplank was speechless. No one else knew that he had used a double in the Southern Fleet, and now that the entire Southern Fleet had been wiped out, whether he was dead or alive was no longer up to him.

If his men continue to support him, then everything is fine. But if he really declares himself king, then probably no one will recognize him as captain anymore.

He must have heard plenty of news these past few days about the Daughter of Death's Eastern, Western, and Northern fleets each vying for resources.

Gangplank knew best how cruel pirates were.

It's clear that Sarah said that on purpose; she wanted to take revenge on her enemy in her own way!

After pondering for a long time, Gangplank slowly said, "No, we've been through thick and thin together for so many years, I know their character very well."

I don't know where his confidence comes from, but the truth is that he's easily proven wrong.