Aatrox: How dare you! How dare you, damn it!

"Wait a minute, Yi, let me suppress my aura first."

"Why?"

On the main avenue of New Zaun City, the wide streets are filled with tourists from all over the world, as well as busy law enforcement officers.

Upon arriving at a community with a sign that read "Flower and Bird Community," Li Ke suddenly reached out and patted Yi on the shoulder, saying something.

Yi stopped and looked at Li Ke with curiosity.

Li Ke began, "I want to know if Jax recognizes me."

Li Ke was indeed curious about this. He was, after all, a prominent figure in the Valoran Continent, his reputation spreading far and wide even Runeterra. Did Jax know him? Had he ever seen his portrait or photograph?

Yi was speechless after hearing Li Ke's words.

He looked at Li Ke for a long while before saying, "I really can't understand how someone with such a childlike personality could become so strong."

For humans to become stronger, they must make sacrifices. Martial arts fanatics like Jax dedicate their entire lives to pursuing the limits of martial arts. As for Yi, although he is younger than Jax, he can see a world within a flower and a year within a second in his meditative world. Not to mention, he carries a heavy past. After letting go of it, Yi completely sublimated himself.

Even now, Yi believes that the leader of the Kinkou Order is far inferior to him in the art of meditation.

"Alright, you can follow behind me." Yi didn't object.

The two went upstairs. When they reached the fourth floor, there were many people in the corridor. Li Ke and Yi squeezed through the crowd and arrived at the door on the left at the end.

Just as Yi reached the door, before he could even knock, the door suddenly opened.

Removing his cloak, the bare-chested, purple-skinned man, wearing a strange helmet, asked with obvious delight, "Yi, have you finished your business?"

Yi looked at Jax, paused for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile, "It's not done yet, but I have some time now."

"That works too, no more dawdling! Let's try it out somewhere right now!" Jax was overjoyed and reached out to grab Yi's arm.

But then a figure peeked out from beside Yi.

Yi also spoke up at the opportune moment, "I'm not the only one who came, Jax."

Jax's outstretched hand froze in mid-air. He slowly withdrew it, looked at Rick, and with a slight smirk, tentatively asked, "Zaun Rick?"

"Wow, that's impressive. Someone like you actually knows me." Li Ke looked at Jax, his eyes scanning Jax's body.

What is a purple-skinned cube-shaped person?

Guys like Jax are called "block people".

Jayce is a true blocky guy. He's already very strong, but Jayce's strength is the kind that looks good – broad shoulders and a narrow waist, a perfect double-door physique. And Jax? He looks like a refrigerator standing there.

"You're different from other city lords, kings, and nobles. I know everything you've done in Runeterra this year. As for what happened in the north, tsk, what a pity. If I could, I would have liked to get involved." Jax said in a deep voice, his tone full of emotion as he mentioned the events in the north.

Yi chuckled and said, "I've also learned a little about what's happening in the north, but it's too far away. I only sensed a slight fluctuation of power. It'll be much better after I enter a meditative state, but I still won't be able to know the specifics."

"From what you're saying, Jax, the War of the Gods in the north was led by Li Ke?"

"He didn't tell you?"

"I just met Li Ke too," Yi said.

Seeing Jax and Yi start chatting, Li Ke said irritably, "Why don't we go inside and talk?"

Jax made way, and Yi and Li Ke followed suit and entered the room.

The room wasn't large, only about 30 square meters, but it was fully equipped and had a warm color scheme. There was a small kitchen of a few square meters with a stove that used alchemical gas. Next to the kitchen was the bathroom, also a few square meters in size. Besides that, there was a double bed, Hextech purifier, cabinets, and a table.

Zaun is not short of money now, and the environment and facilities of the New City are, in some ways, better than those of Zaun.

Of course, this is just about the living environment. If we're talking about liveliness and wealth, then the Black Alley is definitely the most prosperous and has the highest foot traffic.

Li Ke and Yi found a place to sit down, while Jax kicked off his slippers and sat cross-legged on the big bed. With his legs crossed, Jax looked more like a Rubik's Cube.

Remove the pointed end, and it truly becomes a Rubik's Cube come to life! And a purple one at that!

"Speak, Li Ke, what brings you here?"

Li Ke looked at Jax and said with a smile, "Didn't you understand what Yi just said?"

Jax's eyes, hidden beneath his helmet, dimmed for a moment before brightening again, as if he had squinted.

Li Ke continued, "When you spar with Yi, include me! Of course I want to participate in something fun like this."

Jax laughed and nodded, "Bringing you along? No problem. But Li Ke, do you know how Yi and I plan to spar?"

Upon hearing Jax's words, Li Ke's smile froze instantly.

Fine, so everyone's looking down on me, right?

"It's precisely because I know your sparring style with Yi that I feel compelled to get involved," Li Ke said earnestly, shifting his posture as he looked at Jax.

Thanks to the Lotus Space, Li Ke has indeed been getting stronger, but his power has increased too quickly, and Li Ke's current situation is somewhat similar to Lux's.

That is, having immense power doesn't mean you can fully unleash it.

The two people in front of him were completely different from Li Ke. Both Yi and Jax were capable of unleashing 120% or more of their full power.

Skill and martial arts are the outlet for power, but Li Ke lacks skill. Even if he puts in 100% effort, he'll only achieve 90% of the desired effect, which is already quite good.

To give an example, games are a good illustration. A max-level character dealing damage with a low-level skill will have vastly different damage output compared to a high-level skill, because the skill values are different.

As for the Wind Technique that Li Ke currently possesses, no matter how miraculous this sword technique is, it still belongs to the realm of mortals and the extraordinary; this sword technique cannot reach the realm of Demigod.

Therefore, Li Ke urgently needs to improve his skills.

Right now, Jax and Yi will be Li Ke's best teachers!

"So you're ready?" Jax got out of bed, put on the cloak beside him, and then picked up the long stick wrapped in strips of cloth that was placed on the bedside table.

"Jax, has anyone ever told you that you're really impatient?" Yi said with amusement from the side.

Li Ke also rubbed his hands together, eager to get started. "Ready?"

"Then lead the way," Jax said in a deep voice.

Li Ke laughed.

Freljord – The Hall of the Nine.

Lissandra was entering Dreamwalking, wandering on the edge of two realms. She was probing the malice emanating from the unknown being towards Runeterra, yet she was not worried at all.

Instead, they calmly perceived the noisy and chaotic sounds.

After much thought, Lissandra realized that the reason she was so calm and not mentally exhausted was actually because of Li Ke.

That guy's appearance relieved Lissandra of many burdens. Now, Volibear is nowhere to be found, the Northern Ancient God Alliance has been crushed, and the trio of White, Rilfen, and Jey have also subdued two more Demigod during this time.

Only Iron Boar is still holding on. After all, he is also a veteran powerhouse. He is not as good as Volibear, but he is not far behind. The three Demigod have the upper hand in their fight against Iron Boar, but it will take them quite some time to make Iron Boar submit.

Therefore, Lissandra really had nothing to worry about. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel happy, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

But as she was smiling, Lissandra suddenly sensed a familiar energy, and then, with a strange expression, she emerged from her Dreamwalking state.

Her divine sense returned to the Material Realm of Runeterra. Sitting on the Frost Throne, she narrowed her pale eyes and looked up at the iceberg suppressing the Hall of the Nine above her. Then, her expression became even stranger.

Because that familiar energy was already nearby, and Lissandra could even smell its scent.

Sure enough, a dozen seconds later, Lissandra heard his voice.

"Lissandra, find me a place, I want to spar with someone!"

As the man's voice echoed across Frostguard Citadel, Lissandra's men all wore expressions of astonishment. Damn it, who dared to address the Queen by her name?

But then, after Frostguard Commander Relna waved her hand and loudly reassured them, the tribespeople calmed down.

"Don't be nervous! It's Lord Li Ke, our ally!"

Back on Lissandra's side, she looked speechlessly at Flara, who was guarding her. Her fair face scrunched up, and she said coldly, "What are you laughing at?"

Flara quickly wiped the smile off her face, straightened up, and said loudly, "I was wrong, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Seeing how directly Flara admitted her mistake, acting all smug and straightforward, Lissandra was even more speechless.

She waved her hand helplessly and said, "Open the seal and let him in."

"Yes," Flara replied, a smile still on her face as she left.

Your Majesty is becoming more and more human.

Flara thought this was a good thing. Although the high and mighty Lissandra was also good, because the power of the Queen was beyond doubt, and with her around, the Frostguard would not have any problems, the Queen with a human touch would make it easier and more natural for them to get along with her.

In particular, Flara can now even joke with Lissandra.

Was this considered crossing the line? Flara wasn't sure, but Lady Lissandra would occasionally speak to her now, and their relationship seemed to have transcended that of leader and subordinate. Frostguard Citadel had become more united.

Lissandra's changes have affected the Iceborn at Frostguard Citadel.

Flara broke the seal, and then she saw Li Ke carrying the Darkin Greatsword.

To Flara's dismay, the sword conjured two blood-red tentacles that relentlessly attacked a burly, purple-skinned man next to Li Ke.

Meanwhile, another middle-aged man, with a refined appearance, gentle temperament, and a thin build that made Flara wonder if he never ate, nodded at her with a gentle smile.

Li Ke greeted Flara.

"Go in, His Majesty is waiting for you," Flara said, looking at Li Ke.

Li Ke nodded, reached out and patted Aatrox, saying speechlessly, "Alright, Aatrox, can you be quiet? You've been arguing with Jax the whole way. If I'd known it would be like this, I wouldn't have gone back specifically to bring you along."

"Listen to me, Li Ke, you take this and I'll cut him down! I'll give you all my power! Kill him, and I'll listen to whatever you say from now on!" Aatrox roared, his voice filled with rage at Jax.

Jax chuckled, lightly swatting away the dense crimson energy, and said:

"Come on, Supreme Ascended General, you're nothing but a weapon now. You even need someone else's help to attack me. So I'm very curious, how can you still be so arrogant?"

"Before, you never uttered a kind word, and no one dared to say anything to you. Because back then, no one could beat you. But now? Now, in my eyes, you're just a weakling," Jax said loudly, his tone brimming with satisfaction.

Awesome! Of course it's awesome!

Icathia and Ancient Shurima are mortal enemies, and Jax is an Icathia. During the war between the two countries, he even personally killed an Ascended! Of course, if that Ascended had been Aatrox, Jax wouldn't have gone up.

He was indeed a martial arts fanatic, but he wasn't an idiot. To fight and kill Aatrox?

Ah. Aatrox in his Ascended form was the most powerful warrior in Shurima. Setaka, the Ascended Queen, was hailed as the most perfect and powerful Ascended, but even she couldn't guarantee that she could defeat Aatrox.

This is Aatrox at his peak, a true Deity.

Take the Void War for example. Jax didn't participate in that war because the moment the Void was summoned by Icathia was completely destroyed, and Jax just watched the war unfold.

Aatrox alone slew more than a dozen enormous Void creatures, each with limbs like giant mountains and heads piercing through the sea of clouds.

You have to understand that Jax knew he could only take down one or two of those Void creatures at most, and he would need to rest afterward due to his injuries.

And what about Aatrox? He fought with increasing ferocity in that battle, and was, besides Setaka, the most important person in that campaign.

But what about now?

Ha, he's turned into a sword!

A sword that only knows how to curse! More importantly, it has submitted to humanity!

"You bastard, you bastard! Saijax, how dare you look down on me! How dare you, you son of a bitch, you son of a bitch! I'll, I'll tear you apart, I'll break your bones, I'll drink your blood, I'll gouge out your eyes!"

"Mmm! Li won't let go!"

"Alright, Aatrox, we'll need you later." Li Ke helplessly shut Aatrox up.

Hearing what Li Ke said, Aatrox's anger subsided considerably.

Led by Flara, the group entered the Hall of the Nine.

Jax solemnly sensed the chill in his surroundings and detected the powerful aura of a creature ahead.

That aura was almost comparable to that of Setaka Jax had once witnessed.

This shocked Jax, and so did Yi. The most powerful beings he had ever seen in Ionia, besides the Spirit of Ionia, were Karma.

Karma and the being before them are incomparable.

Is this powerful creature Li Ke's partner?

The person was easily shocked.

Just how many Deity accompany Li Ke?!

"Why did you suddenly come to see me? I remember you're getting married. Let me make this clear, I'm not attending your wedding. Sejuani is good enough to represent the North and offer you her blessings."

A cold voice came from ahead, so cold that hearing it felt like having your ears pierced by icicles.

Li Ke continued walking forward, followed by Jax and Yi. Interestingly, Aatrox, who was usually extremely fierce in his cursing, was silent this time.

Aatrox isn't afraid of anyone else. Even if Ornn were to stand in front of Aatrox would still dare to curse him, because he can't beat Ornn, but Ornn can't do anything about him either.

Moreover, he used to be able to fight Ornn.

But the witch is different. The dark True Ice she controls can even seal the Void itself; now that the seal has become a sword, wouldn't it be a piece of cake?

Insulting Lissandra?

I wouldn't dare, I really wouldn't dare.

If Li Ke knew what Aatrox was thinking right now, Li Ke would probably laugh.

Aatrox has insulted many heroes, but Lissandra... it seems there aren't many dialogue easter eggs between Aatrox and her? Of course, a big reason is that Aatrox is a top laner, and he insults the top laner, but that's not the whole story.

Perhaps it wasn't designed by Riot Games, or perhaps Aatrox simply didn't dare to.

"I didn't plan for you to come to my wedding. I'm here today to ask you for a favor."

Walking into the vast hall, surrounded by countless sealed giant ice pillars, Lissandra sat there with a cold expression on her face on the dozens of ice steps in the very center.

Seeing Lissandra's expression, Li Ke clicked his tongue.

She's turned into an ice queen again, even though we were getting along really well before.

"Speak, what do you want me to do?" Lissandra said indifferently.

"Help me create a venue; we want to spar," Li Ke said.

Lissandra fell silent for a moment, then took a deep breath. "Just because of this? Your wedding is just around the corner, and you come looking for me?"

"It won't affect anything; it won't take us much time," Li Ke said.

Lissandra looked at Yi, then at Jax. Although she was a little angry about Li Ke's casual way of ordering her around, it was still a small matter, but her anger quickly dissipated.

Tsk. That guy Li Ke is a Deity heartbreaker, a super succubus!

It's only been a few days, and he's already hooked up with two more powerful humans?!

Both of these humans are very strong!

Thinking about this, Lissandra was speechless.

She has lived for tens of thousands of years, and the only Demigod- level friend she has right now is Ornn. Ornn only associates with her because they share the same interests; otherwise, Ornn wouldn't even bother with her.

And everyone else is, to some extent, his or her enemy.

No way, how did Li Ke even do that?

Comparison is the thief of joy!

"Snort."

With a cold snort, Lissandra rose from her throne, raised her delicate hand, and then gently pressed it down.

Then, ice appeared around Li Ke and quickly enveloped Li Ke, Yi, Jax.

This created a sealed space made of ice blocks.

Jax exhaled, and the hot breath turned into slush and fell to the ground.

Yi rubbed his hands together, then touched his cheeks and felt the cold.

Then, everyone heard the witch's voice.

"Fight here, but if all three of you go all out and the ice coffin is destroyed, I won't rebuild it for you."

Jax frowned beneath his helmet upon hearing this and whispered, "Can't we have enough fun?"

Yi was also somewhat helpless.

Li Ke chuckled and said, "It's nothing, she was just saying that. If she really hurts someone, she'll come back to help. She's just a tsundere."

Outside, Lissandra, who was about to leave to find a place to watch the battle, froze and stood still.

Beside her, Flara covered her mouth and chuckled to herself.

The next moment, Flara's hand froze on her mouth, and panic filled her eyes. She heard Lissandra's voice.

"You like to laugh, don't you?"

"Let's see how you laugh next."

"You're staying like this for the next week; don't even think about eating."

Flara was on the verge of tears.