Finding the Strong

Later, Jax heard that Shetaka had led the Ascended to quell the disaster, and he mustered the courage to return to see it for himself, only to find devastation everywhere. 💢🐳 ♔★

From then on, he lived under an assumed name, wandering around as a scavenger, but not long after, Jax discovered that something was wrong with his body.

It started with the skin darkening, then the muscles would occasionally become uncontrollable, and later a body covered in disgusting pustules appeared. Undoubtedly, this was due to the influence of void energy.

Jax pressed a red-hot iron block against his body, the smell of burning skin lingering in his nostrils for days, leaving him unrecognizable, but at least the boils were gone.

In fact, the pain did not disappear. Jax would often wake up in the middle of the night, sometimes because of nightmares, sometimes because of physical pain.

Under relentless torment, he contemplated suicide, but tragically, he failed in every attempt; the body's resilience far exceeded his expectations.

Perhaps this pain is punishment for himself, a way for the gods to make him atone for his sins. Jax abandoned his suicidal thoughts and prepared to spend his life punishing evil and promoting good in order to find peace of mind.

As rumors of Jax's victory over the Ascended spread, and as the Void Wars resulted in the deaths of many Ascended, the Shurima Empire's control over various regions drastically decreased, plunging the entire continent into turmoil.

Whether it was decades or centuries later, when Aatrox stabilized the situation in Shurima again, Jax found himself still strong and healthy, showing no signs of aging.

Will this torment never end?

Jax finally broke down. Although he was Icathia, the root of this sin had nothing to do with him, so why should he have to pay for it?

He stopped doing good deeds, ignored everything, and frequently cursed the gods. His series of crazy actions finally attracted the attention of the Ascended.

The Ascended had only heard of Jax's name but did not know him personally; they were all astonished by the power of this mortal.

However, Jax was no match for the Ascended. He had only won by luck last time, and this time he was no match for him. He was beaten to the ground and was on the verge of death.

Looking at the wounds on his body, Jax realized that this body could be destroyed, but he was simply not powerful enough. Well then, let the Ascended help him find release.

Jax closed his eyes, a long-lost peace relaxing him. He had never longed for death so much, for leaving this world.

However, this wish was ultimately shattered; Jax did not die, he was rescued.

I'm very curious who has the ability to save someone from the Ascended, but Jax didn't reveal the person's name. He only said that he found a reason to live under this person's guidance.

He later witnessed the fall of the Shurima Empire, the rise of the Vastaya, the united victory of humanity, and the ignition of new civilizations across the world.

Jax helped people a lot during this process, but he always quietly left after helping. He didn't belong to any era; he was just a wanderer.

Until recently, Jax discovered varying degrees of energy fluctuations in different places. He was very familiar with this energy: it came from the void, was attached to the Ascended, and was the Vastaya stirring!

He had fought against the Ascended and the Vastaya; the people of that era were guided by the gods and could unite to fight against tyranny.

However, in this era, people have gradually forgotten the admonitions of the gods, and fewer and fewer people are able to fight against the Vastaya. Jax is looking for someone strong enough to guide them in dealing with the Vastaya threat.

Unfortunately, he has been wandering in Demacia for over a month, and there isn't a single player he can fight.

I've heard that Fiora of the Laurent Family is highly skilled in martial arts, so I came here to test her. I never expected to run into us, let alone two Ascended.

After listening to Jax's account, Varus calmed down. He had no reason to blame someone who wasn't the culprit, especially since that person had been atoning for his sins.

Sivir never hated Jax because she heard from me that there was a mastermind behind that great war, and that the Icathia were also victims.

Fiora was completely confused; she had no idea what the two were talking about, but hearing the words "Shurima Empire" and "Ascended Warriors," she could still deduce some information:

"If I heard correctly, you've all lived for over a thousand years?"

"To be precise, it's been over two thousand years. It won't do you any good to know this; you'll be hesitant and timid in a moment."

"You underestimate me. Shall we begin our contest?"

Perhaps, you are the one I've been looking for!

Fiora didn't back down after hearing this; instead, she was excited. This is the Fiona I know: eager to fight against strong opponents.

When I first heard that the two were going to fight, I was very worried. Jax's fighting power is comparable to that of Ascended, how could Fiora possibly handle him? Just now, Varus only released a little bit of his aura and he knocked her back.

Once we actually started fighting, I realized I had worried too much, because they were only competing in terms of techniques, not strength.

Fiora's swordsmanship was as superb as ever, and Laurent Swordplay was impeccable in both offense and defense. Perhaps the only limitation for her was the consumption of stamina.

I heard that Jax could fight against Ascended, and I thought he was just exceptionally strong, but I was wrong. His moves are equally exquisite, or rather, he is even more skillful Fiora!

Fiora excels at defense, typically parrying and blocking enemy attacks with her swordsmanship. Jax, on the other hand, is more adept at dodging. Despite his bulky appearance, he is incredibly agile and virtually invincible.

The funniest thing is his weapon: a street lamp.

Streetlights existed in Icathia more than two thousand years ago. If they had evolved to the present day, wouldn't they be more advanced than those in Piltover?

As their moves became faster and faster, the fight became more and more exciting. To my surprise, Fiora's stamina remained plentiful, as if she hadn't expended any energy. She hadn't lasted this long when she fought me before.

Then I suddenly remembered Jergente, who was standing next to me. It seemed that he had taught Fiora that unique force, something like "External Force"?

Jax grew increasingly excited as the fight progressed. After searching for so long, he had finally found someone he could fight, and he became completely focused.

Not only me, but several others watched even more intently. Although Varus and Sivir were powerful Ascended, their techniques were rather ordinary, so they certainly wouldn't miss such a spectacular contest.

Needless to say, Wukong never misses any opportunity to learn, and with his intelligence and memory, he will surely gain a lot.

Jergente also kept his eyes glued to the field, a satisfied look on his face, seemingly having benefited greatly as well.

But as exciting as it may be, Jax says he's looking for someone capable of fighting the Vastaya, so what's the point of this level of competition?