205. Chapter 201: Morale

"Roar!!!"

On the battlefield, the mad beasts corrupted by the Void let out deafening roars.

Although Yuan Chen had confirmed that these beasts corrupted by the Void were merely empty shells, at best large siege weapons, there was no denying that their massive bodies alone on the battlefield would severely damage morale.

Through the surging horde of Void beasts, Yuan Chen was certain that this beast tide was different from the last one...

Besides receiving supplies that allowed the herd to grow to a new size, the Hive Herald, which was originally located within the herd, has also disappeared.

This relieved Yuan Chen.

The power of the Hive Herald is not considered strong, at least not as strong as that of the Fallen Ascended or the Epic Void Beast.

But it represents the will of Bel'Veth...

With Bel'Veth not here, I can finally act freely.

The Void was unaware of Yuan Chen's thoughts; they only sensed the magical fluctuations emanating from the Vidalion Loom, which was very close at hand and originated from the core of the Yishuaoken.

Although not a living being, having reached the level of the Vidalion Loom, its energy operation is no longer the magical operation as understood by mortals.

It was precisely because of this that the Void beings recalled the deepest remnants of hatred from their inherited memories.

"Awooo!!!"

Spreading its wings, strewn with corpses, the Vulture Ascended let out a piercing roar. The flapping of its wings stirred the surrounding air with the Ascended's extraordinary power.

Although its wings were already tattered and broken, not to mention the feathers, even the flesh was torn and tattered.

However, the absence of this biological structure did not affect the flight of the vulture Ascended.

Contrary to its actual form, the moment it flaps its wings, a clearly visible Mach ring bursts out around its body, and it tears through the sound barrier at an astonishing speed, rising into the sky.

Upon witnessing the vulture Ascended's actions, the people of Yishuaoken immediately went on full alert.

Gripping his staff tightly, King Yuen's eyes widened.

At the very top of the palace, numerous elemental mages used themselves as conduits to continuously guide the flow of energy according to King Yuen's will.

A surge of energy rose into the air and exploded at the top, forming an energy barrier like a glass dome that covered the entire Yishuaoken and Yishuaoken surrounding mountains. The Road Protector on the city walls roared in unison.

Unlike the border, as the heart of Ixialia, it has the direct support of the Vidalion Loom and is located around Yishuaoken, where the Road Protector are divinely aided.

While its power was enhanced in every way, it did not even require the consumption of magic. A continuous stream of energy was drawn from the depths of the earth's veins, which was strictly forbidden in the past.

Such brutal mining can cause irreversible damage and may even lead to the collapse of the entire region's energy structure.

But now, no one is thinking about the future anymore. They're just focused on how to survive in the present!

Holding a lamp staff and wearing a full set of Ixialia heavy armor, Jax could feel the surrounding environment continuously providing him with a massive amount of magical energy. This not only enhanced his muscles, stamina, and agility, but also amplified his senses and strengthened his magical power.

To be honest, Jax is no stranger to this feeling.

Because a thousand years ago, the Kohari Legion was the same. However, what makes Jax uneasy is that the enhancement he has received now comes from Icathia's enemy, Ixialia...

But there's no point in thinking about it now.

Jax stretched his neck, took an egg from his pocket, and put it in his mouth to chew.

Eggs are Jax's favorite food, bar none.

Cheap, convenient, nutritious, and tastes good. The process of peeling the eggs also helped ease the soldiers' tension when facing the Ascended... though that's no longer necessary.

Jax could sense that the soldiers around him, who had been isolated from the outside world for over three thousand years, were filled with a death wish.

Even with a death wish, fear still lingers.

"It feels so familiar..."

Gazing at the enormous figures of the Ascended, Jax gripped his staff tightly. With a forceful pull, the staff, which had previously emitted only a faint Shimmer, instantly burst into a blazing inferno, erupting with countless eternal flames.

Just as he used to soothe the fears of new recruits, Jax said loudly:

"Perhaps they look like the so-called gods," Jax's booming voice carried far.

"But they are all mortals. They bleed and they die!"

Jax raised his lamp staff high, and in that instant, the light of the Eternal Flame was even more dazzling than the sun.

"I am an Icathia! An enemy of your ancestors! But now, I am willing to set aside my hatred and fight alongside you until the last wisp of Void vanishes from the world!"

Under the blazing light, Jax's already imposing body appeared even more majestic. Faintly, a golden vortex enveloped his entire being.

Although they were foreigners, the people of Ixialia were no strangers to Jax's origins. After all, their ancestors had fought a life-or-death battle with Jax.

But even under these circumstances, with the Void so close at hand, the Ixialia's Road Protector instinctively turned their gaze to Jax, who was holding a lamp staff.

They all knew that Jax had personally killed an Ascended, personally crushed the army of the Golden Army, and had faced the terror of the Void several times.

Even under such circumstances, Jax's will remained as unshakable as a mountain, like a born general who remained calm even when a mountain collapsed before him.

"We fight for survival! For our homeland! For the future of Runeterra! There is no weapon more powerful than the Heart of the Guardians, and we will triumph!"

Jax didn't roar fiercely; he simply spoke firmly and calmly. But it was these unadorned words that quickly touched the hearts of those around him.

Drawing courage from Jax, the Road Protector looked at each other, then burst into involuntary, low laughter.

This novel experience bolstered the soldiers' courage, which did not surprise Yuan Chen, as this was precisely why he had placed Jax within the army formation.

Trait: War Leader (Exceptional):

A natural-born general can dispel the fear and tension in the hearts of soldiers and allies through his aura, words, and emotions, and greatly enhance morale.

Sensing the soldiers' surging fighting spirit, Jax did not stop, for he understood the principle that one's momentum wanes with each attempt, and is eventually exhausted.

Without hesitation, at the peak of his momentum, Jax leaped down from the city wall, crashing into the surging Void Beast horde like a blazing meteor!