The Wind of Sorrow

Autumn winds blow across Ionia, and the air is thick with the scent of war. 💋♩ 💣👍

Most of our forces are now concentrated here, so it shouldn't be difficult for us to work together to eliminate the Vastaya here.

Just as everyone was searching for the Vastaya's location, Ashe sent a message: The void rift in Howling Abyss has been opened!

The Void Creatures are spreading rampantly, and the tribes of the far north are desperately resisting them, but they are unable to stop the monsters' offensive. Many people have bypassed the Laos River and come to Avarosa and the Winter's Claw, causing some chaos.

Shurima basically out of contact now, and I don't know how Icathia is doing. I don't think it's going to be good. In any case, we can't put all our forces into this place.

No wonder the powerful Vastaya are all concentrated in Ionia; it turns out the other two continents can use the Void to restrain us. What a clever plan!

I quickly called everyone over to discuss the matter, and we finally decided to send the people from Demacia and Noxus to help, including the two powerful angels Kayle and Morgana.

If Ashe and Sejuani can't withstand the Void's onslaught, the two nations of Denos will inevitably become a battlefield sooner or later!

Now Ionia was empty again, and I could only lead everyone in defense. A few days later, the Kinkou Order Ninja brought news:

Aatrox is leading two Vastaya to attack the Sunon Temple, while Syndra from the north, Jhin from the south, and Kayn and Zed from the east are all leading their forces to attack Prexian!

They deliberately launched their attack after we were scattered, their intention was obvious: to annihilate us in one fell swoop!

Prexian's defenses are decent, but Sunon only has Janna and Karma, which definitely can't withstand Aatrox's offensive. I've decided to go and provide reinforcements!

"Let me go, Yasuo. You are now the leader of Ionia. Lead everyone to hold this place," Irelia said.

"I'm going to settle things with Aatrox sooner or later, and without being immodest, no one here can rival him except me!"

"Then take a few people with you."

"No need. If it's just Aatrox and two unknown Vastaya, Janna and I can handle them. There are many civilians here, so defense is more important!"

After saying that, I immediately rushed to Sunong. Along the way, I encountered many refugees. By the time I arrived, there were no civilians left. The vast area was perfect for battle!

At that moment, two Vastaya were fighting Janna, while Aatrox sat to the side without intervening, only standing up when he saw me appear.

"You've finally arrived, War Aspect. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

"You didn't take advantage of me before, and you haven't attacked my friend Janna yet. I respect you before I make my move."

"Everyone who has faced me has expressed their respect for me, but this only proves that you are mere mortals who do not understand what true glory is. Glory resides in the heart, not in outward appearances."

Glory resides in the heart, not in outward appearance? Isn't that my line?

"Ahem, I'm not someone who cares much about honor, but I agree with your last statement. However, I cannot condone your current actions!"

"Your agreement? It's foolish of you to give up on finding the truth every time you encounter something you can't understand!"

"I have never given up on finding the truth, and I have been wandering the Runeterra for this so-called truth."

"The truth you're seeking is merely a process of processing according to your own feelings, rather than an objective examination; you won't find the right answer that way."

"Don't you also act according to your own hearts? Never asking for the opinions of others, as if the weak don't deserve to live."

"Hahaha... It seems we still can't agree on anything, so let's let our strength speak for itself!"

Aatrox raised his greatsword, moving slowly as before. I knew I would slow down after we started fighting; his Scale Powder were troublesome.

However, I was not in good physical condition during our last encounter, but now I am full of energy and have awakened the power of the War Aspect, so I believe I can put up a fight!

The Gale Sword clashed with the Greatsword; there were no fancy moves, no clanging of metal against metal, only the most primal force touching.

Last time, when I pierced his chest, I not only failed to kill him, but I was also bound by the Celestial Chain he shot out from his chest cavity. This time, I changed my strategy and decided to destroy his sword first!

Aatrox said he was never sealed away, but the greatsword in his hand is still a living weapon, especially the heart pounding at the hilt, which disturbs my heartbeat.

If we can destroy the heart of the greatsword, we might be able to "kill" it!

I struggled to overcome the effects of Aatrox's Scale Powder, relentlessly increasing my speed and power until the Gale Sword vanished into nothingness!

Aatrox's power is undeniable; every sword strike unleashes earth-shattering force, and even my resilient body cannot withstand a single blow from him.

Last time he slashed my back, Kayle healed me completely. Now that Kayle is gone, I can't afford to get hurt again!

Our battle lasted a long time. Janna had already killed two other Vastaya who came to help me, Aatrox was dealing with our attacks alone without any panic.

I was secretly amazed. I hadn't seen anything special about his swordsmanship during our last encounter, but now he was displaying superb skills, with both his defense and offense perfectly executed.

It seems that his high status among the Ascended is not simply due to his early ascension.

However, as skillful as it may be, the power generated by my collaboration with Janna was even greater. Soon I found an opportunity and pierced the heart of the greatsword with my sword. Blood spurted out, but I blocked it with the Wind Force.

At that moment, Janna found an opportunity and stabbed Aatrox in the heart with her sword, but this was not the situation I wanted to see!

"Retreat immediately!"

I instantly pulled away, Janna, unable to react in time, was firmly bound by the Celestial Chain that burst forth from Aatrox's chest. Then, with a swift stroke of my sword, I severed her head!

Sensing the dissipation of Janna's Spiritual Power, I felt a surge of blood rush to my head. She was dead! The God of Wind of Ionia had been easily killed by Aatrox!

A sudden Wind Force rose around me, and my body became light again, just like when I fought Meriel before, I fully unleashed the power of the War Aspect!

I attacked Aatrox relentlessly, my mind and body acting on their own, tearing his hard body to shreds, but I still couldn't kill him.

At this point, more and more black Scale Powder appeared around me, and as my speed decreased, I was eventually trapped by the Celestial Chain.

Aatrox didn't kill me the way he killed Janna; he sneered and mocked me.

"Ha, is this all the power you have at your peak? Still not as good as Pantheon."

I glared at him angrily, unable to utter a single word, because I was bound by the Celestial Chain and couldn't even muster Wind Force.

"I will not kill you today. I need you to spread my story, so that your gods will fear me!"