Temporarily Calling a Truce

There have been too many unexpected events today. Just now, a top expert like Lee Sin joined the team, and now fragments of Dark Rune and Light Rune have appeared one after another.

If only we could find Ryze right now. He's collecting World Rune, and if he finds out Zed stole the Dark Rune Fragment, he'll definitely try to get it back. That would be a great help to us.

Furthermore, Syndra's Dark Element Strength is likely related to Dark Rune, and judging from her powerful appearance, she probably possesses just as many Dark Rune as the Kinkou Order the Shadow.

I was also very interested in Varus's words. He said that the Ascended Power came from the Light Rune. Did they all have Rune Fragment?

"Are all Ascended so powerful because of Light Rune?"

"To be precise, it's due to the Light Element Strength. Our Ascended Weapon all contain this power, but I don't know if they contain Rune Fragment."

"So do you know what the Ascension Ritual is all about?"

"I never thought about this before, but after this re-ascension, I've considered it. The Ascension Ritual must be a Ritual of God-Given Power to Mortals. If one can withstand it, one will become incredibly powerful; if one cannot, one will be reduced to ashes."

"God, which god?"

"I only know that the gods come from Mount Targon, but I don't know where Mount Targon is, or what the gods' identities and appearances are. I'm afraid only Queen Shetaka has seen them."

"Perhaps there is one more person who knows: the Grand Scholar Nasus."

"Nasus, that's possible. Would you like to go to Shurima again?"

"Yes, Syndra is injured, Kayn probably won't dare to come back anytime soon. Zed will also need some time to master the Dark Rune. I'll just go out for a walk!"

"But what use would it be even if we found out the exact information about the Light Rune and the gods? The Vastaya have already abandoned the light; they use Dark Element Strength."

"I was just investigating this matter incidentally; my main goal is to find someone who can help us deal with the Vastaya."

"Then I'll go with you. It's always easier with more people."

"Okay, but you're enough on your own. This place can't be left unattended."

Although I think the Vastaya here will behave themselves for a while, they've already started acting in concert, so it's better to leave more people on guard just to be safe.

I told Kennen and the others not to go back to the North Spring Temple for the time being. Udyr and Lee Sin will also stay here. I also contacted Miyue and asked her to send more people over.

When I explained these arrangements, Lee Sin was surprised. "Yasuo, are you the leader of the Light Organization?"

"I am honored to have been elected as the leader here by everyone's kindness and support, but the leader of the Light Organization is Darius."

"You used Wind Riding Technique when you stopped me and Master Udyr, so you're from the Wind Sword Sect?"

"Yes, my master is Elder Suma the Wind Sword Sect." It seems Lee Sin is very isolated and doesn't even know these things.

Akali then added, "Not only that, he is also the Harbinger the North!"

Upon hearing this, Lee Sin hurriedly bowed. "So it's the Harbinger Master! This humble monk has been rude!"

"No need to be so polite. There's a reason for this, but I won't go into details. I've told everyone before that there's no need for so much formality. It's more convenient to get along as friends. Look at them, don't they all treat me as a friend?"

Udyr came over and patted me on the shoulder, then said, "Yasuo's right, you guys are being too polite. So what if he 'Harbinger? If he were just the Harbinger, we wouldn't have come to help at all. We're all friends!"

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After our persuasion, Lee Sin finally let down his guard. It was then that Shen asked about his identity. Upon learning that he was a martial monk from the Shu Ji Sect, not only Shen but also Yi were quite surprised.

The sudden annihilation of the Shu Ji Sect has sparked much speculation. Some say all members of the Shu Ji Sect were killed, while others claim there are still successors.

Because the Shuoji Monks never appeared again, people became even more convinced that the sect had disappeared.

In Ionia, the rise and fall of any organization rarely attracts attention, but the Shu Ji Sect still caused a sensation.

Now that Lee Sin has been reborn, he is determined to face all the rumors and revitalize the sect with the support of the Dragon God Power!

After a brief introduction, Varus and I set off. I believe that when we return in a few days, everyone's strength will definitely have risen to another level!

Winter in Ionia is nearing its end, Shurima, though the scorching heat is still unbearable.

When Varus returned this time, he wasn't as crazy as before. He exuded a calm and comfortable feeling, completely unlike the arrogant Ascended of legend.

However, when we arrived in the desert, he couldn't help but unleash his power, transforming into Ascended and roaring a few times.

Aren't you afraid of scaring other people?

"Ascended are not the fearsome Vastaya; people feel reverence and pride when they see me."

"Looking at your large wings and sharp eyes, is your ascent an eagle's?"

"To be precise, I am a peregrine falcon; speed and precision are my greatest strengths."

"I've always had a question: why do Ascended take on the appearance of orcs?"

"I can't answer that either. It might be related to the feeling we had when we ascended. The Shurima people believe in animal spirits. I saw a peregrine falcon hunting when I was a child, and it left a deep impression on me. After ascending, I became like this."

"It seems like Sivir hasn't changed much, except that her light is a bit more intense."

"Yes, Empress Shetaka is the same, which is why they are called perfect Ascended. Come on, Yasuo, I'll fly you there!"

Varus lowered his tall body, and I leaped up and clung to his back. I had experienced the feeling of flying many times before, but this was the first time I had been carried by Ascended.

Because of the sandstorm, my visibility wasn't very good, but Varus was unaffected. As he said, "I've already memorized the smell of every grain of sand here, and I can find any place just by feeling."

Upon arriving in Sun City, aside from the crowd bowing to Varus, we did not see Azir, nor did we see Renekton or Nasus.

"Where is His Your Majesty?" Varus asked the guard.

"His Your Majesty has gone to the Garden City in the southwest. It is said that he discovered traces of the traitor Xerath there!"

When did this happen? Were Renekton and Nasus also there?

"About a week ago, both of you went, and Lord Oken also went."

"Oken is back too?"

"Yes, Lord Nasus brought him back shortly after you left."

"Let's go, Yasuo, let's go to the Garden City!" After hearing the guard's story, Varus hurriedly led me away.