"Outsider! Die!!"
An immense will descended, and the entire Spirit Realm began to tremble.
The forces that formed the Spirit Realm, under the control of this immense will, began to attack Xu Xiao.
A magical wave, a distortion of mind and matter, a chaotic dance of willpower!
After this will descended, there was not much talk, only one purpose: to kill Xu Xiao.
"Damn! Something was definitely off. You showed up."
The magical runes on Xu Xiao's body shone brightly, and the powerful Arcane Energy could also exert its destructive force in the Spirit Realm.
The essence of magic was revealed, Arcane Energy surged from the body, intertwining with the incoming power.
In less than a breath, the Spirit Realm began to tremble under the clash of the two forces, and then began to collapse on a large scale.
Similarly, in the central region of Ionia in reality, a powerful energy surge suddenly erupted, turning the surrounding area into scorched earth.
"It's you! Spirit of Ionia! Damn it, so you're more than just a generic consciousness!"
Taking advantage of the clash between the two forces, Xu Xiao recognized the consciousness he was fighting.
This thing does not come from any living being, but from the will of the land of Ionia.
With its arrival, this Spirit Realm, which still belonged to Ionia, almost became the opponent's home ground.
"Intruder! Die!"
The Spirit of Ionia didn't show much emotion; his only goal was to kill Xu Xiao.
After exchanging a single blow with it, Xu Xiao immediately realized his disadvantage.
The entire Spirit Realm was almost fused with the Spirit of Ionia, and any slight attack could not stop it.
'We can't fight it here. Its Spirit Realm is almost completely assimilated; there's no chance of winning if we continue.'
Xu Xiao's Arcane power is not inexhaustible; he needs to absorb external magic power through magic runes.
In the Spirit Realm, magic is not abundant to begin with, and it is easily intercepted by the Spirit of Ionia, lacking any geographical advantage.
'I have to leave now. The spiritual power I left in that strange space can serve as a guide; I'll come back to investigate later.'
With this in mind, Xu Xiao decisively chose to retreat.
The Arcane Energy within him erupted instantly, tearing apart the surrounding space before the Spirit of Ionia could launch its next attack.
"See you next time. I hope you won't regret what you did today when I come here next time!"
Xu Xiao slipped into the spatial rift and then escaped directly from the Spirit Realm.
By the time the Spirit of Ionia discovered him, his presence had already vanished.
The nascent consciousness felt only relief at having driven away another outsider, completely unaware of the trouble its actions would bring.
Noxus Immortal Bastion
Xu Xiao appeared in the palace that represented the highest power, and then straightened his robes.
After wandering through the spacetime rift several times, he returned to Noxus.
The guards nearby were taken aback when they saw the suddenly appearing archmage, then quickly bowed and saluted. "Your Excellency, Archmage!"
"Hmm." Xu Xiao nodded, then gave the order to the guards.
"Go and fetch Swain. Tell him I have something to do." With that, Xu Xiao strode towards the Supreme Council.
He wasn't the type to let someone get away with it without fighting back. Since the Spirit of Ionia dared to attack him, it would have to pay the price.
'The strange space hidden in the Spirit Realm is most likely related to monkeys.'
'And the fact that a collective consciousness like the Spirit of Ionia actively attacked me indicates that there's definitely something fishy going on there.'
'In the Spirit Realm, I am no match for you, but in the real world, I would sink your landmass!'
Xu Xiao thought bitterly, no matter what, he should do everything he could to seize any clue he had.
To deal with this collective consciousness, there's no need to confront it head-on with individual strength. Simply destroying everything it belongs to will weaken its power.
In any case, Xu Xiao came to this world to create variables, and destroying Ionia should be a good thing.
Soon, Xu Xiao sat down in the main seat of the Supreme Conference, quietly waiting for Swain's arrival.
However, Swain arrived, it was LeBlanc, this strange woman.
A phantom figure appeared on the chair in the highest meeting room, and Xu Xiao glanced at it.
Ha! It's still a clone. It seems that being killed last time has left her traumatized.
"You dare show your face in front of me again? Aren't you afraid I'll trace the connection back to your true form and kill you?"
Xu Xiao began to speak while seated in his chair.
Since parting ways at the military camp, LeBlanc has become a fugitive, constantly on the run. The demon Raum can't track her down, but that doesn't mean Xu Xiao can't.
Although Xu Xiao couldn't grasp the pattern of her disguise, he could directly harm LeBlanc using his powerful mental strength through his clone.
In the span of two or three months, LeBlanc lost many of her clones and suffered serious injuries herself, while the Black Rose's forces were largely wiped out.
Now that she dares to appear in front of Xu Xiao again, Xu Xiao has to admire her courage.
"Master Mage, can we call a truce? We have no enmity whatsoever; there's no need to target me like this."
"Is this how you beg for mercy? At least let your real self speak to me."
Xu Xiao sat in the chair, giving LeBlanc the cold shoulder.
"This... you're joking. If I had come over, I probably wouldn't have had a chance to speak." LeBlanc's expression changed, but she still managed a compliment.
She didn't know why Xu Xiao was targeting her, and even chasing her several times.
She wasn't the only one who refused his offer and tried to take action in the military camp, so why was she the only one targeted for disciplinary action?
"It seems you are well aware of the difference in strength between us. If there's nothing else, you may leave."
"I'll come find you again to play cat and mouse when I have time later."
Xu Xiao's fingertips flashed with Arcane Energy, instantly shattering the LeBlanc clone that was trying to make peace.
Xu Xiao had no liking for LeBlanc, a schemer who loved to play tricks, so he didn't spare her life like he did with Swain.
She will never truly submit to this kind of person; it's better to kill her than to bother trying to subdue her.
I just hadn't seriously bothered her before. When I have time, I can go on a proper hunt, but not now.
Meanwhile, in a secluded place, LeBlanc, sensing the visions transmitted by her clone, couldn't help but curse.
After greeting Xu Xiao for several minutes, she regained her composure.
"Damn mage, do you think you've got me cornered?"
"At worst, we'll all perish together!"
LeBlanc hardened her heart; Xu Xiao refused to accept her pleas for reconciliation and clearly intended to kill her.
As a sorcerer who has survived for over a thousand years, she is not without ways to take everyone down with her.
However, this would mean the destruction of Noxus, which she had schemed to seize and control for over a thousand years.
Should we do it?
LeBlanc's eyes flickered with uncertainty, but she ultimately made up her mind.