Mother and Daughter Reunited

I don't know what Gu Yang meant by "reward," but at least I don't think he's a dangerous person; he just seems to be more aligned with my enemies.

I also figured out something else: Riven's improved strength is definitely related to his Wind Incarnation, but I left before I could ask him.

It was already late, so I rushed back. The battles in the south and east had ended, but the Syndra in the north was relentlessly advancing, and many people had already gone to provide support.

I didn't stop and continued north, only to encounter Zhao Xin and two other Vastaya on the way. They were clearly there to stop me.

Zhao Xin didn't say a word, but thrust his spear forward. The other two Vastaya also assisted him in the attack. The three of them acted at the same time, which showed that they took me quite seriously.

I'm not afraid of them, but Zhao Xin's Vastaya form's Antelope Charge is very troublesome. Together with the other two, they've dragged me here, preventing me from moving forward.

Just as the stalemate was at hand, someone suddenly drew a sword. The golden hilt and green blade were exceptionally dazzling, like the Azure Dragon Saber. With a fierce slash, he forcibly separated us.

"Leave this to me, Lord Harbinger. You go and provide support at the front!"

"Please, senior!"

The person who came was the blind man who had given me directions, and also Lee Sin's master, the "Blind Golden Buddha" Master Jin Lu!

It would be great if he could help stop Zhao Xin and his men, so I immediately slipped away.

When I arrived at the northern battlefield, I found the situation to be very unfavorable. A group of White Fox had surrounded the area, and Fox Fire formed a fiery barrier that illuminated the night sky as if it were daytime.

Varus mentioned that Qilisi is a fox-like Vastaya, so it seems that it was she and Syndra who created the illusions to surround everyone.

I unleashed a burst of wind to break through the barrier and rushed in, only to find everyone struggling to hold off the enemy. After defeating Jhin and Kayn, most of them were exhausted and needed to rest and recover.

If it weren't for Ivern's Wood Power, people wouldn't have been able to last a whole day.

My arrival eased the situation somewhat, and under the protection of Kled, Poppy, and other Yordle, I created a powerful wind so everyone could rest.

Qilisi was surprised by my arrival. "Yasuo? You actually came back alive? Did you defeat Lord Aatrox? Impossible!"

"Since you know it's impossible, why are you still asking? I didn't defeat him, and he didn't kill me. He's arrogant and wants me, his defeated opponent, to spread his fame."

"I must say Lord Aatrox was wrong, because you ruined my plans!"

So, are you still going to persist?

"The coming of darkness is unstoppable!"

"Stop talking about darkness. All the other Vastaya are ugly and jet-black, but your White Fox form is quite beautiful."

"Haha, you're praising the enemy right before battle? Don't think I'll soften just because you say a few nice words. Of course, I might let you off if you join us."

"That won't do. I'm one of the founders of the Light Organization, why don't you join us?"

"Oh, so you were just stalling for time? I'm sorry, I can't do as you wish!"

Qilisi saw through my intentions and, in addition to Fox Fire, summoned several Dark Orbs that hurtled towards me.

I focused on supporting the gale, and the orbs were all blocked by several Yordle, causing chaos on the battlefield once again.

Mangi pulled out a bunch of strange little gadgets from his pocket. They weren't very powerful, but they caused Qilisi quite a bit of trouble.

Rumble's mechanical devices may seem loose, but they are surprisingly durable, even surviving being plunged into the Fox Fire without being damaged.

These two young inventors are quite well-known in Bandle City, and judging from their conversation, they seem to have a good relationship.

Kled left and right as if entering an empty field, but he was unable to find Qilisi's true form, so his efforts had little practical effect.

Kennen's moves were very taxing; after unleashing powerful electric currents for several hours, he gradually couldn't hold on any longer, and was even hit on the shoulder by Dark Orb, almost causing him to fall.

Seeing his old friend injured, Kled rushed to his side to help. "Are you alright, old buddy? If you're not feeling well, go rest in Yasuo's Gale for a while."

"I can hold out a little longer. If the situation becomes truly unfavorable, I'll have no Heart of the Tempest!"

"Not at all. Look how well everyone is recovering, and these two little ones are doing great too."

The two little ones Kled mentioned are Poppy and Tristana. Poppy's hammer is very powerful. Although its anti-magic attribute cannot effectively counter Dark Power, it is very effective against the White Fox clones, destroying many of them in the past half day.

Tristana, a newborn Yordle, was not yet used to the chaotic situation, but her cannon showed no mercy.

She can condense air to fire projectiles, similar to my Wind Form. Each shot makes two "bang" sounds, one from the cannon and the other from her own voice.

Sometimes, the recoil from the cannon was so strong that it would make her spin around in one spot, which was quite funny.

After several hours of arduous fighting, as dawn broke, everyone's strength had finally recovered to a considerable extent. The Yordle's power was not limitless, and they gradually began to show signs of fatigue.

Wukong recovered relatively quickly, wielding his Dorans Stick and charging back into the battlefield. After not seeing him for many days, his staff skills had become much more refined.

Irelia and the Sword Saint each used their Sword Control Technique to fly through the air, while Shen helped Akali hide, ready to attack as soon as they discovered Qilisi's true form.

With his dragon soul surrounding him, Li Qinglong's aura far surpassed that of those around him, making him arguably the strongest fighter for a short period of time!

The other heroes also used their best skills, and soon they had cleared away most of the surrounding phantoms.

I had already prepared my Wind Slash and charged towards the remaining White Fox phantoms. After eliminating three in succession, I was blocked by the fourth.

Without a doubt, this is the true form of Qilisi!

Just as I was about to make another move, a crisp metallic clang suddenly came from behind Qilisi. I saw Akali deactivated her stealth, clearly indicating that her sneak attack had failed.

Qilisi didn't turn around, focusing solely on dealing with our attack. Who was helping her?

As we wondered, a figure slowly emerged, looking very much like Akali, except for some tattoos on her body. It was her mother, Alanta!

The resurrection of the dead is nothing new. Since Alanta helped Qilisi block the attack, it means that she has also joined the Vastaya.

Akali, though a Ninja, is still young and couldn't calm down after seeing her mother.

"Mother?"

Akali shouted as she unconsciously took steps forward, while Alanta ruthlessly threw a dart.

Shen quickly blocked Akali's path, stopping her from advancing. "Wake up, Xiao Li! This isn't your mother, she's Vastaya!"