Crossing Blades

The Wind Spear didn't fall completely; it only pierced through his limbs. I tried my best to control my impulse, but I still almost killed him. 🐍😂 🍮🎁

However, the harder I attacked, the less he would talk. Finally, I lost my patience and used the remaining Wind Spear to blast him. Just as I was about to hit him, a greatsword blocked my attack.

Riven has arrived.

I was incredibly excited when I first heard she had appeared, but now that I've seen her, I feel completely calm. My intense longing has been satisfied, and it feels as if we've never been apart.

"You can leave here, Eugenis. I'll take care of this man."

"Be careful!"

This Vastaya named Eugenis had great respect for Riven, and after speaking, he dragged his heavily injured body away.

Riven and I stared at each other for a long time without saying a word. After a while, she suddenly turned around and left!

Aren't you going to explain?

"Explain what?"

Why did you get involved with the Vastaya?

Birds of a feather flock together.

"At first I thought it was Ryze's words that prompted you to leave, then I thought it was due to differences in our personalities, but now it seems there are other reasons as well."

"You're right, our personalities don't match. I don't want to force myself to be with you anymore."

"Then why did you abandon the light and retreat into darkness?"

"I am inherently dark, cruel, bloodthirsty, and ruthless."

"It seems you've gone astray again, just like two years ago. Let me guide you once more."

There is no other way to choose.

Riven very aloof, just like when we reunited at the Wind Sword Sect. I don't know what she's been through, but I believe she'll be awakened after a thrilling battle!

Riven slowly raised her greatsword and moved in the instant I launched my attack, blocking the Gale Sword's onslaught.

That's when I noticed that her weapon had changed. It was slightly narrower than the Null-Magic Greatsword Fiora had given her before, and the blade faintly emanated an aura of wind, just like my Gale Sword!

However, neither of us used Wind Force; we simply engaged in a contest of Martial Arts. Since we were both familiar with each other's moves, the fight was more relaxed.

I never deny that Riven is a combat genius. In addition to her extraordinary comprehension, she also has a terrifying intuition. With this intuition, she once caught Fiora's Blade Waltz.

However, all of this happened when we were together. After we parted, I received guidance from Janna, and my Wind Sword Technique improved greatly. Why is it that she uses it with equal skill? And even surpasses me in some aspects?

Filled with doubt, I began to fight with all my might, my movements becoming increasingly graceful. Riven did the same, her heavy greatsword slowly becoming just a blur, showing no signs of sluggishness.

Our match lasted a long time without a clear winner. If it continued like this, I believed I could win through sheer endurance, but I didn't want to.

Since the swordsmanship is so evenly matched, let's test our skills with Wind Force!

When Riven saw me start using Wind Force, she countered with Wind Force of her own. To my surprise, she resisted the Wind Form I had condensed with all my might using only the most basic Wind Force!

Something's not right!

We've been apart for almost a year, so it's normal for her swordsmanship to have improved, but why has her Wind Riding Technique improved so much?

This is not something that can be achieved through personal cultivation alone; someone must have guided her!

I quickly pulled back and reached out to stop her. "Wait, Riven, I have something to tell you!"

"Perfect timing, I also have something I want to tell you."

"Then you go first."

"Our fate has come to an end. Don't try to change me; it's futile unless you can kill me!"

"You'd rather die than be with me?"

"You can understand it that way, but I don't want to die."

I stared intently into Riven's eyes, making sure she was absolutely determined. What had made her like this?

"Alright, I respect your choice, but I'd like to know who changed you? And who taught you your Wind Riding Technique?"

"I can't tell you that, but I think you'll find out soon enough."

After speaking, Riven retreated step by step, gradually disappearing into the dense forest, leaving me alone with a sense of loss.

I don't know how I got back to North Spring Temple; it was already the next day when I returned.

That night I kept thinking about Riven: she had partnered with the Vastaya and was highly respected, with a mentor behind her.

Is it that That Great One? What is it about him that makes the Vastaya willingly serve him? Even Riven has been won over?

Furthermore, Riven said I'd find out soon, which means the mastermind is about to make their move, yet I don't even know who they are.

I once suspected Evelynn, and I also suspected Aatrox. Now that Evelynn can be ruled out, could it be Aatrox, this guy who hasn't shown up for so long?

If it really is him, then the feud between us will not be limited to the hatred War Aspect and the Vastaya!

When Irelia saw that I had returned looking distraught, she already knew why. Niko told her about our conversation.

Is that Riven?

"Right."

"She's become our enemy?"

"Right."

"You can't persuade her to change her mind?"

"Right."

"Calm down, Yasuo. Everyone has their reasons for making choices. You can't be too discouraged, or you'll only stray from the truth!"

"It's alright, just let me be alone for a bit, it'll be fine soon."

In fact, I was very calm, calmer than ever before, but I was indeed somewhat depressed. Looking at Irelia and the people of North Spring Temple, I didn't even know who to confide in.

Only Tam and Darius would listen to what I have to say about Riven, right?

I don't know if it was because of me, but for many days afterward, Beiquan was not attacked again. However, the Kinkou Order was constantly at war, so I decided to go there and take a look.

When I was halfway there, I suddenly sensed someone watching me. Although the other person was very good at concealing their presence, I still noticed them.

One, two, three... a total of five people.

On the surface, I didn't care, but once I pinpointed their location, I suddenly used Wind Force to control them. None of them could escape; they were all bound by me.

In fact, none of them struggled. When I got there, I saw that they were actually Ninja from the Kinkou Order, and one of them was a familiar face: Tianshu.

I quickly dispelled the Wind Force: "It's you, Tianshu! Sorry, I thought you were an enemy."

"Master Yasuo! I'm in charge of scouting here. I didn't greet you beforehand to avoid revealing our location, please forgive me!"

"It was my oversight, but this place is so far from the Kinkou Order, what are you doing here scouting?"

"Not just here, but we have people in eight directions extending outwards from the sect, and they're all scattered far and wide..."