The Glory of Noxus

"The power of the stars!"

The hyena Bake held the purple-gold spear tightly in both hands, his eyes as sharp as a cheetah, staring closely at Huo Jixing in front of him.

He stuck out his barbed tongue and licked the corners of his mouth, as if savoring the extraordinary battle that was about to begin.

When his eyes fell on the Nanli Suzaku reflected behind Huo Jixing, a hint of greed and hunger appeared in his deep purple eyes.

The red-gold glow shines on the world like an eternal sun, driving away all decay and darkness.

The hyena Bake had been secretly observing the fierce battle between Huo Jixing and Malzahar, his eyes always fixed on Huo Jixing.

The power he possesses is the power of the stars bestowed by the stars of the Titans in his memory.

It is also the source of the power of ascension!

Now observing Huo Jixing closely, Hyena Bake can clearly feel the familiar breath of the star power, which subtly arouses the immortal heart in his body.

He missed his former power of ascension very much.

It is a desire that remains in the memory and is engraved deep in the soul.

At that time, he was like a god who could control his own destiny, instead of living in such a shameful way like he does now.

Hyena Bakay's eyes flickered slightly, and memories came flooding back like a tide.

He couldn't help but think of the time before when he sensed that the once-destroyed sun disk had revived in Shurima.

The immortal heart that stored the power of the void in the body also felt a little throbbing, as if telling him something.

At that time, an amazing idea emerged in his mind -

Can he use the sun disc to dispel the influence of the power of the void and return to his former status as an ascender?

Then they received new news.

Azir, the last emperor of the Shurima Empire, was resurrected and the Sun Disc was rebuilt by him.

Hyena Bakai had to give up his ideas. They were lost Ascendants who made the wrong choice and allowed the Shurima Empire to be destroyed in internal strife.

How dare you face Azir, the heir to the bloodline of the sun?

As fate would have it, Bakay the Hyena was involved in this Void attack.

They had just awakened from the Dark Cemetery, and with the idea of ​​having some fun, they responded to Malzahar's Void Call. (See notes for details)

As a prophet of the void, Malzahar's soul had already been cleansed by the void and transformed.

Before the arrival of the void clone, he used the eroding power of the void to summon all the powers belonging to the void in the nearby area.

As for who would respond, Malzahar was not sure, otherwise the Bakai would not have watched his clone's demise in silence.

"Star Spirit!"

The hyena Bake's eyes were restless, and he could not suppress his inner desire. He knew that he could not miss the opportunity before him.

Compared to the ascension power of the sun disc, the power of the stars was a luxury they had never dared to imagine.

Because, star spirits are hard to find in this world.

They are high in the heavens, like supreme beings above, looking down on all living beings.

Even if the Valoran continent is in danger of collapse and destruction, they will only choose suitable carriers, and send down their consciousness and star power instead of intervening personally.

The hyena Bakay knew that there was a passage to heaven in Mount Targon in the far west of Shurima, but he was deterred by the Rakkor tribe living in Mount Targon.

You should know that the once extremely powerful Darkin Sword Demon Aatrox suffered a loss at Mount Targon and left with serious injuries.

And they are just ordinary ascenders.

Huo Jixing noticed the greedy look of the hyena Bakei, and thought of the other party's identity as a former ascender, and he became thoughtful.

When he was in Vikaura, he had seen the suspended sun disk and the stone base with a starry sky carved on it.

Later, after experiencing the Tomb of the Emperors incident with Nasus and others, Huo Jixing understood the connection between the Shurima Empire and the Protoss.

The Titans guided the mortals to build the Sun Disc in Shurima, creating a glorious army of Ascended Legions and god-warriors.

The Shurima Empire thus lasted for a thousand years.

"You also want my star power?"

Huo Jixing spoke softly, pointed at himself to the hyena Bakay, and his eyes fell on the other two Bakays who were walking over.

"You too?"

Seeing Huo Jixing's figure, the other two Bakei who were slaughtering tribal hunters and caravan guards quickly stopped their actions and surrounded him.

Bakei, who came first, was tall and strong, like an ancient giant bear, with curly purple hair.

Wearing golden armor, with blood-red ribbons wrapped around the neck and limbs, he exudes a wild and violent aura and oppression.

He stared at Huo Jixing with hatred and covetousness, and the black scepter in his hand glowed with a cold luster.

The other Bakei at the back was tall and slender, wearing a black spinning cloak that concealed his twisted body. He looked at Huo Jixing with his hidden golden eyes.

Bits of yellow sand appeared beside him, dancing like magic elves.

"Mortal, remember your humility!"

The sand spinner Bakay walked slowly towards him and stood behind the hyena Bakay, his tone full of arrogance.

"Even if you are the bearer of the power of the stars, you shouldn't speak to us like this."

He believed that Huo Jixing was just an ordinary star spirit carrier, and even if he possessed the power of the star spirit, he would lose his self-awareness sooner or later.

"Mortal? Humble?"

Huo Jixing looked in the direction of the voice and noticed Bakei wearing a black spinning cloak.

Through position confirmation, these three Bakays maintained a standard military formation. They seemed to belong to the same Ascendant Legion team and fell into the embrace of the void.

The Sandspinner Bakay who is speaking now is the leader of this team.

"If I remember correctly, the Rock Village is still within the Shurima area."

Huo Jixing pointed at the tribal hunters who were massacred by Bake and the corpses that were scattered all over the ruins, and said sarcastically.

"If you admit your status as Ascended, what punishment will you receive for slaughtering Shurimans at will?"

"Humph!"

The giant bear Bake roared, and smashed the black scepter in his hand into the ground. His wild momentum attacked Huo Jixing like a hurricane.

"Only God can judge us!"

"And you, a mortal, have no right to judge!"

The giant bear Bakay's breathing gradually became heavy, like the low groan of an ancient beast in its sleep.

He held the black scepter tightly in his arms, his muscles were knotted, and he was ready to launch a fierce attack on Huo Jixing at any time.

Their purpose of massacring the rock village was simple: to eradicate the problem completely and prevent future troubles.

As Bakay, he coveted and stole the power of the stars.

Afterwards, neither the mysterious power behind the void nor the guardians of Mount Targon will let their crimes go.

As for Rek'Sai, this void burrower cannot speak and can only move based on her hunting instincts.

Upon hearing this, Huo Jixing shook his head slightly. The minds of the Bakes in front of him were affected by the void, but they themselves had not yet realized it.

Moreover, the immortal hearts in their bodies are also affected by the power of the void.

The ascended body that once belonged to the god-warrior has now been twisted and deformed, becoming a slave to the void.

"Pray to me, mortal!"

The sand spinner Bake waved his hand and directed, as if conducting a symphony, and the yellow sand beside him rose silently.

They intertwined and swirled in the air, weaving a gorgeous golden rain curtain that enveloped the ruins of the city wall.

Time seemed to stop at this moment, and everything became unusually slow.

Huo Jixing was aware of the changes beside him. He could see the traces left by the wind in the air and observe the speed of blood flow not far away.

Ezreal behind him subconsciously opened his mouth, wanting to remind someone.

However, before his voice could be heard, changes had already taken place.

Bang!

The hyena Bakay kept his mouth tightly shut and ran wildly in the ruins of the city wall with a violent look in his eyes. The ground shattered with every step he took, and sand and stones splashed everywhere, piercing the air and leaving ripples.

The sharp purple-gold spear danced in his hand, crossed the distance of space, appeared under Huo Jixing's jaw, and pierced his head from bottom to top.

At the same time, the giant bear Bake also launched a fatal attack on Huo Jixing.

I saw him bending his knees and leaning his strong and sturdy body forward, like a heavy tank, smashing the air and blood-red ribbons dancing.

He strode up to Huo Jixing, roared, and smashed the black scepter in his hand on Huo Jixing's head with a tremendous force.

From afar, the giant bear Bake looked like a mountain that was about to collapse. Its dark body pressed down on the ruins, and its imposing manner was so strong that it shocked the world.

"The power of time?"

Huo Jixing looked at the sand spinner Bake not far away with a look of surprise. He didn't care at all about the attacks from the hyena Bake and the giant bear Bake in front of him.

Sonorous!

The Vermilion Bird cries, and the Spirit Wind is unsheathed.

Huo Jixing used his consciousness to pull Nanli Zhuque to break the influence of the power of time.

Then, he gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, swung the spiritual wind downward, and it turned into red-gold lightning, easily knocking away the hyena Bake's purple-gold spear.

Taking advantage of the force, he slashed the spiritual wind upwards and easily caught the black scepter that fell from the sky.

boom!

The moment the two collided, the terrifying energy aftermath spread wildly around with Huo Jixing as the center.

The turbulent air waves were like a violent storm, causing everyone to stagger and almost unable to stand.

After a brief stalemate.

The giant bear Bakay's arms trembled, and his huge and strong body could no longer hold on, and he was blown away by the nimble sword.

"I forgot to tell you that I have seen the power of Nasus and Renekton."

Huo Jixing raised his eyes to look at the Bakais who were on high alert and spoke softly, his tone filled with majesty that could not be ignored.

"They were once the commanders of the Ascendant Legion. Their strength is indeed outstanding and unparalleled."

"You are just ordinary ascenders. How dare you covet my star power?"

Huo Jixing pointed out the identities of the Bakes lightly, with a hint of contempt flashing in his red-gold eyes.

Originally, the hyena Bake and the giant bear Bake were a little surprised at the power displayed by Huo Jixing.

From their previous observations, Huo Jixing was somewhat uncomfortable facing the power of the void and became entangled with Malzahar's void clone.

But now after hearing what Huo Jixing said, the hyena Bakei and the giant bear Bakei were horrified, their eyes full of disbelief.

Before they ascended, they had heard of the fame of Nasus and Renekton, and they were the representatives of the Ascended Legion.

Their names are praised among the Ascendant armies, their strength is demonstrated in battle, and they are the goals pursued by all Ascendants.

Although they successfully completed the ascension ceremony, the status and position of the Bakei are far inferior to those of Nasus and Rek'Sai.

They are new Ascendants, while Nasus and Renekton are veteran legion commanders who far surpass them in both strength and experience.

"I do not believe!"

The giant bear Bake looked furious, with a crazy and cruel purple light overflowing from his eyes, and the black scepter in his hand was glowing with a bloody red light.

【violent】!

In an instant, a rich bloody red light burned, extending along the thick arms and gradually covering the body of the giant bear Bakay, as if it was wrapped in a layer of flowing lava.

His originally sturdy body swelled up again, supporting the golden armor of the Ascender Legion.

Then, a violent breath gushed out from the giant bear Bake, stirring up a bloody storm and dyeing the surrounding air red.

In the bloody storm, countless sand, dust and debris danced, turning into sharp blades, cutting through the air and making sharp whistling sounds.

The giant bear Bake, wrapped in the storm, like an unstoppable giant, pounced on Huo Jixing again.

The black scepter in his hand drew a heavy arc in the air, accompanied by a sound of breaking wind, and smashed towards Huo Jixing.

On the other side, the hyena Bakay was cruising nearby and observing, continuing to look for the best moment to strike, his purple-gold spear flashing dangerously in the darkness.

"What a pity for your identities!"

Huo Jixing gazed at the weaver Bake in the distance. The scattered yellow sand carried the power of time and affected his perception.

If the Bakei before them had not fallen into the void, they might have been able to return to their ascended bodies when the sun disc rose again in Shurima.

However, things have already happened, there is no if, they made the decision to change their own destiny.

(Note: The Ascended of the Shurima Empire claim to be noble gods, and have a very bad attitude towards mortals. It is common for them to randomly massacre cities and exterminate clans.)

(Note: This was briefly introduced in the background stories of Xerath and Renekton.)