Shurima, the Continent of Bahru

So this was Xerath! It seems he's reconciled with Azir and returned to his original form, which is why Djis recognized him immediately. 🐊💣 👤♖

Faced with the emperor's leniency, Djis naturally had nothing to say, but his face still showed lingering resentment.

I'm actually quite happy, because Xerath is a very powerful mage, and fighting him would tie up a lot of resources, while becoming his friend would make him a powerful ally. The difference between the two is significant.

Azir was puzzled as to why I had gotten together with Djis. I briefly explained what had happened; it was just a coincidence.

It's been a thousand years since we last met. If we waited for them to start catching up, it would go on and on. So I quickly explained the purpose of my trip:

"I've come here to ask for your help. I don't know what the situation is like in Shurima right now?"

"Shurima let me know if you need any help." Azir was very satisfied with the current situation.

"In the southeastern part of the Shurima Continent, there is a place called Shadow Isles, where undead wreak havoc every winter..."

Before I could finish speaking, Azir waved his hand. "No need to go into details. Sivir has already told me about the meeting between the Seven Kings. Now I will do everything in my power to help!"

"That's wonderful! Please make the arrangements, and we'll set off as soon as possible!"

"That's no problem, but I have a request beforehand."

"Please speak."

"I heard you've started an organization called Light. I didn't have a chance to tell you about it last time we parted in a hurry. I wonder if I could join?"

"Of course, no problem, it would be my honor!"

"I will bring the dawn to Shurima, and I will forge ahead, both in life and in death!"

"Now that His Your Majesty has joined, I, Renekton, will naturally follow! I will tear apart any enemies that stand in Shurima's way!"

"Life and death are an endless cycle; we live, they die!" Nasus followed closely behind.

"I'm a rough man, I don't know what light or darkness is, but wherever Your Majesty wants to go, I'm willing to pave the way!" Oken patted his chest and joined in.

"I was once a rat in the gutter, but even rats have the right to yearn for the light. Becoming Ascended is one such right, as is joining the Light Organization!" Djis smiled as he joined.

I originally thought that only characters from League of Legends would join the Light faction, but I didn't expect there would be people outside of that faction as well. Since that's the case, I'd better bring in even more people!

Azir originally intended to leave Nasus to guard Sun City, and he personally led his men to accompany me, but everyone except Xerath disagreed.

Finally, he sighed and reluctantly handed the matter over to Nasus, who then led Renekton, Oken, Djis, and me there.

This small incident clearly shows that people are overly cautious in protecting Azir, even though his strength may surpass that of any other Ascended.

Only Xerath didn't offer any opinions, partly because people didn't like him yet, and partly because he would definitely support Azir; their mutual understanding fostered their friendship.

It doesn't matter who goes; with four Ascended assisting, the scene is already quite grand.

On the way, I told Djis about how I met the group of Ascended, and he listened with great surprise:

"At this age, very few things can shock me, and your experience is one of them."

"Haha, this must be fate! Varus is still in Ionia; you'll meet him in a few days."

"I'd much rather meet Queen Sivir than Lord Varus. I wonder how much she resembles Queen Shetaka."

"Well... I'm afraid you won't get your wish. I don't know where she went either."

"Isn't she in Ionia?"

"No, she's more playful than fighting."

I didn't go into details about how Sivir left, nor did I reveal her feelings for me. In fact, I didn't know why she was so reluctant to come back.

Although I feel she's gone on a trip, I also suspect she's hiding something from me. Now I just hope she doesn't encounter any danger.

We traveled all the way to the eastern port, then boarded a ship to Bilgewater, directly to Gangplank's Southern Passage Fleet.

He was currently training his soldiers, having recently received Nullifying Weapon from Demacia, and needed to familiarize themselves with their usage.

He was very pleased to see me and led us to the Temple of Bahru, which had been expanded and surrounded by many new buildings, resembling large hotels, specifically for gatherings of experts.

The Ionia people hadn't arrived yet; there were only the twelve priests and a few people I didn't recognize in the temple. Gangplank told me that these people were his friends who had come to help after hearing the news of the Shadow Isles' attack.

I gave a brief self-introduction and then introduced Nasus and the others to them. Everyone was surprised to hear that they were Ascended.

The people of Bilgewater love to tell stories, and there are storytellers in taverns of all sizes throughout the region. Rumors of Ascended can be heard occasionally, but nobody believes them.

Recently, news of the Ascended reappearing in the Shurima Continent has spread, which has greatly interested them. They never expected to see it in person.

Renekton and his companions were dressed in decent attire, all looking like imposing warriors, clearly in an ancient style.

Djis, on the other hand, was far from it. Dressed in simple, coarse linen clothes, he looked no different from an ordinary street vendor and did not resemble the legendary Ascended at all.

When masters meet, they love to spar and compete. Now that they see Ascended, they are all eager to try their luck.

Renekton and Oken completely ignored it, while Nasus neither showed disdain nor responded, his attitude being quite clear.

Djis alone did not mind people's requests. Unlike other Ascended, he did not isolate himself and had lived among people for many years, so he did not have any trouble getting along with them.

Since it was a gathering place for experts, training grounds were naturally indispensable, and people clamored to go out and compete.

These people were not weak, but they were far inferior to the Ascended. Djis did not need to transform into an Ascended form to defeat them one by one, and finally returned to the house with a smile on his face.

"They're nowhere near as good as our ancestors!"

"You are far inferior to the legends!" These people were unconvinced, clearly feeling that the Ascended before them was not what the legends described.

Renekton glanced at them dismissively, then turned to Djis and said, "Why bother arguing with these mortals? How could they possibly understand the power of Ascended!"

Djis disagreed. "General Renekton, we have underestimated these so-called ordinary people. In fact, they are very powerful. I have lived among people for many years and know them well."