The White-Haired Villainess

It took me about a week to travel around the Valoran Continent, and I was very pleased to see everyone's proactive preparations for the Vastaya invasion. ღ(¯`◕‿◕´¯) ♫ ♪ ♫ ♫ ♪ ♫ (¯`◕‿◕´¯)ღ

There are still two places left to visit Shurima and Ionia. However, I don't think it will be a big problem. Shurima is sparsely populated, making it easier for people to escape.

Moreover, now that Azir has been reborn, he has four powerful Ascended— Varus, Renekton, Oken, Djis— to assist him, and he has also reached a reconciliation with the powerful mage Xerath, so defending against the Vastaya should not be a problem.

Ionia has even less to worry about. It was the first region to have the Vastaya, and its people have long since learned how to deal with it. Even powerful gods like Janna and Ivern have joined the war.

Of course, the Vastaya in Ionia are more powerful than in other places, so it's best to go and see for yourself to get a clear understanding of the situation.

I teleported directly from the Avarosa tribe to Sun City in Shurima, only to find that none of the powerful beings were there.

According to the guards, Vastaya have been frequently appearing around Shurima, Azir has led all the Ascended to suppress them, as Shurima is vast and manpower is somewhat strained.

Since that's the case, I won't bother looking for them one by one. So I headed to my final destination: Ionia.

I originally thought Ionia would be the most relaxed place, but it turned out to be the most tense. As soon as I landed, I heard Miyue, Hecarim, Karma, and Janna discussing their strategy.

It turns out that all four temples were attacked by the Vastaya. Including Prexian and other unpredictable locations, there were no fewer than ten Vastaya who appeared, and all of them were very powerful!

Especially Zed and Kayn, whose strength has greatly increased, have been launching surprise attacks against the Kinkou Order and the Noxus in Ionia, even injuring Talon and Katarina.

Janna is currently helping Karma defend the Sunon Temple, Irelia is leading a group to guard the North Spring Temple, Ivern is assisting Miyue in guarding the Zhiyun Temple, and Sword Saint and Wukong have just arrived at the Shilana Temple.

The Kinkou Order was preoccupied with its own problems, and the various factions led by Lee Sin were constantly rushing to the aid of Prexian and several other towns, gradually becoming exhausted as well.

Comparing the various locations, the North Spring Temple was the weakest. Since I was also a Northern Harbinger, I went directly to find Irelia.

Beiquan used to be our meeting place, but now everyone is scattered and it feels very empty. Although many sect disciples have stayed behind, there aren't many experts. Among these people, I only know one Yuan Feng.

It's worth mentioning that Yun Sang, as my newly chosen Shepherd, has improved his strength very quickly.

She had already been nurtured by Udyr because of her keen spiritual insight, and recently, in the battle against the Vastaya, she has further unleashed her potential, making excellent use of the Spirit Power.

After arriving in Beiquan, I took on the responsibility of patrolling the area on my own, allowing everyone to rest properly, while also receiving many people who came to seek refuge.

These people are all victims of the Vastaya invasion or whose homes were destroyed, and many of them are Vastaya.

Following their instructions, I patrolled further and further until I encountered a Vastaya near a primeval forest.

Vastaya typically choose to cooperate with powerful individuals, gradually seizing their bodies and taking control. These Vastaya are usually quite powerful, like Rhaast and Bai Juen we encountered before.

However, powerful individuals are rare and hard to find. Some can only seize the bodies of ordinary people to be reborn, but their strength will be greatly reduced, just like the Vastaya in front of me.

He initially appeared to be a middle-aged man, but before even engaging me in combat, he transformed into a crimson-black monster. This indicates that his host was not powerful and could only fight using his Vastaya form.

The Vastaya's stealth abilities are difficult to detect, but their combat skills are easy to master because they are half-human and half-beast, basically inheriting animal characteristics.

This Vastaya has beetle-like hard wings, so its Ascended Form must be very beautiful, but now it looks like a dung beetle.

I didn't bother asking his name; I just drew my Gale Sword and charged at him.

He fought me with a curved sword, his attacks were wide and sweeping, and although his aura of darkness was powerful, it had little effect on me.

Under my relentless onslaught, the Vastaya quickly succumbed, spitting out a pool of green venom before taking to the air to escape.

I blocked the venom and conjured a Wind Spear to pursue him, striking him squarely in the stomach. However, he only swayed in the air for a moment and was not knocked down.

"You're amazing Yasuo!"

At that moment, two people emerged from the dense forest: one was Nidalee, and the other resembled me.

Needless to say, it must be that mischievous Niko!

How did you turn into my appearance again?

"Of course, your appearance is more impressive!"

"What do you mean my appearance is more impressive? Can appearance really enhance combat power?" I was both amused and exasperated.

At this moment, Niko reverted to her old self, and her speech became slurred. "Of course you can mess with him! The other day, Niko used your appearance to scare away a fierce-looking guy!"

"Scared away by my appearance? What kind of person is that?"

"She's a fierce-looking woman with white hair!"

Hearing Niko's words startled me. A fierce-looking woman with white hair? Could it be Riven?!

Where did you see that?!

"She appeared in the dense forest with that black monster from earlier. Why are you so agitated? Do you know her?"

"You guys go hide at the North Spring Temple for a while. Also, tell Irelia I have something to take care of and will be back later!"

"Huh? You..."

I ignored what Niko was saying, turned on my Hextech Motorcycle, and chased after the direction the Vastaya had fled.

I wasn't planning on pursuing this further, but now that I know he might have a connection with Riven, I can't just let him go!

As I gave it my all, I used my Insight Technique to scout ahead, and soon I sensed the presence of darkness Deep Forest!

The Vastaya was stabbed by me before he left, and he is now resting in a cave. There are traces of the Vastaya's unique black blood on the ground.

"Come out, I know you're in there."

There was no response from inside the cave, but I was certain he was inside.

"If you don't come out soon, I'm going to burn the bedbugs!"

Who are you calling a bedbug!

Unable to bear my insults, he finally came out. His wounds had healed, but his breathing was not as strong as before.

"I'm not here to wipe you out. Tell me, do you know someone named Riven?"

"What does it matter to you whether I know you or not?"

"Stubborn!"

After I finished speaking, I conjured a sky full of Wind Spear and aimed them at him, the powerful Wind Force creating immense pressure.

"Heh, do you think I'd bow down to you?"

You will!