The Glory of Noxus

"Whirring whirring!"

Kassadin lowered his eyes and looked at his right hand wearing the Void Blade. His mouth behind the visor opened slightly and he was breathing heavily.

The dark purple arm guard was directly shattered, and the humerus at the right elbow joint was exposed to the air, with drops of blood dripping onto the yellow sand ground.

Although his body has been fused with many arcane artifacts and forbidden techniques, he is not too afraid of Rek'Sai's void power.

But facing Rek'Sai's fierce counterattack, Kassadin still felt the threat of death.

The terrifying power carried by the mountain-like body almost crushed his body.

In the end, at the cost of his right hand being broken, he forcefully used [Void Walking] to avoid subsequent damage.

Da da! Da da!

Hearing the footsteps behind him, Kassadin looked back and his pupils shrank slightly.

Huo Jixing in the field of vision looked calm and composed, as if he was not affected by Rek'Sai's impact at all.

"Do you need help?"

Huo Jixing looked at Kassadin who was badly injured and asked softly.

He was quite surprised that Rek'Sai's final target of attack would be Kassadin.

He was merely affected by the aftermath of the void, and with his own powerful strength, he easily resisted it.

"No, thank you for your concern." Kassadin shook his head at Huo Jixing and said in a hoarse voice.

He immediately called upon the power in his body.

Mysterious runes glowed on the dark purple armor, and the Eye of Void engraved on the waist overflowed with void power, healing the arm.

But for a little while.

The severely injured right hand has healed, and the armor has automatically returned to its original state.

Huo Jixing looked around, his eyes falling on the void energy that was still raging.

After Rek'Sai drilled through the space, a huge dark purple hole was left behind which was still healing. The power of the void near the hole released an unstable aura.

He frowned. These unstable void energies could erupt again at any time and become an obstacle to the subsequent pursuit.

Huo Jixing recalled the deadly threat brought by Rek'Sai's final Void Charge, and began to think about it secretly.

The Void invasion is a fact that all forces on the Valoran continent have to face, but the current situation does not require his excessive intervention.

The Titans and the gods on the Valoran continent have always been wary of the invasion of the Void and have been secretly on guard.

They have more powerful strength and abundant resources to deal with void creatures.

The most important thing is that this is not the territory of the Noxian Empire, but the continent of Shurima.

He had only promised Elder Faisal to assist the Rock Village in resisting this Void attack.

Kassadin walked over at this time. Although his breath was a little weak, he seemed to be fine.

"I can't catch up. Rek'Sai has already entered the Koharise Desert."

Kassadin stared at the direction where Rek'Sai was going away, with a flash of fear in his eyes.

"The Exai clan has already dug countless tunnels under the Koharise Desert, as well as various places."

"Rumor has it that there is a passage that connects to the Nightmare Realm, where Rek'Sai and her descendant Ax'Sai were born."

"There are far more sinister things out there, hungry for a passage to be opened and for Shurima to come."

Upon hearing this, Huo Jixing nodded slightly, agreeing with Kassadin's statement.

In fact, he had already given up the idea of ​​continuing to chase Rek'Sai.

With his current strength and the activation of many stars, it is indeed possible for him to defeat Rek'Sai.

However, it is not easy to keep Rek'Sai. Just its huge body like a mountain is enough to give him a headache.

"Let's deal with these unstable void energies." Kassadin pointed to the dark purple energy and space cracks that permeated the edge of the oasis.

Rek'Sai's final void charge, like a brutal ancient behemoth, dug through the passage left by the void erosion.

The overflowing void energy leaped and flickered in the air, like countless tiny lightning bolts, carrying a chilling aura.

If not dealt with in time, some weak void creatures may be born under the influence of these void energies and harass rock villages and passing caravans.

Huo Jixing readily agreed.

These remaining void energies are indeed a bit tricky. Even with the property of Nanli Fire that it can burn everything, it still takes quite a while to burn.

When everything was done, the crimson glow of dawn quietly fell.

The layers of glow were like a hazy gauze, gently spread over the bloody oasis.

Rock village at dawn.

After the void attack, a desolate and cold atmosphere filled the sky above the ruined village.

The former prosperity is gone, only broken walls and ruins remain, sadly telling the disaster brought by the void creatures.

Even the sand wall that once protected the village has mostly collapsed, and the lonely children in the remaining parts are witnessing the changes in the village.

Xiamara stood at the edge of the ruins, looking extremely tired, with bloodshot eyes like black pearls.

She pulled herself together and commanded the surviving tribal hunters and caravan guards to search for their companions and villagers buried in the ruins.

Elder Faisal was receiving treatment in a simple tent not far behind Shamarra, his wrinkled face pale.

Under the ravages of Rek'Sai, his left arm and shoulder blade completely disappeared.

Even the left side of the body was injured, exposing internal organs, flesh and bones.

Elder Faisal suppressed his pain, looked around the dilapidated scene in the village, and sighed softly.

He saw collapsed houses, broken city walls, and faces that were once familiar but now sleeping forever.

All this filled his heart with sadness and helplessness.

Elder Faisal felt that he was lucky to have survived this horrific void disaster.

The two stationed mages sent by Ixtal both died at the hands of Bake, and now even their bodies cannot be found.

Seeing Huo Jixing and Kassadin returning from afar, Elder Faisal propped himself up and walked over slowly.

"Thank you very much for your help, Mr. Cassadine, Mr. Charles."

Elder Faisal saluted Kassadin and Huo Jixing, his heart full of gratitude.

If it weren't for the selfless actions of these two people in front of them, the Rock Village would definitely be completely destroyed in this void attack and would no longer exist.

"No need to be so polite." Kassadin motioned for Elder Faisal to stand up.

He understood Elder Faisal's current psychological state because he had experienced similar things.

The difference is that no one helped Kassadin at that time, and what was left to him was a village in ruins and his wife and daughter who disappeared.

"What the village needs now is stability and hope, and you are that role."

Kassadin looked at the villagers who were gathered around the edge of the ruins with sad and numb expressions, and spoke softly.

The corners of Elder Faisal's eyes are filled with traces of time, and deep wrinkles are carved on his face like ravines.

"I will work hard."

He is the village elder and wise man, and a survivor of many Void attacks.

He and Belvis had been doing this during several previous void attacks at Rock Manor.

But now he was the only one left, Belvis, the successor he had chosen, became a follower of the Void and returned to the embrace of the Void.

“The village will move on.”

Elder Faisal suppressed all the emotions in his heart and looked determined.

“No matter how many difficulties and challenges lie ahead, Rock Village will prosper again.”

The light of dawn gradually grew brighter, illuminating the survivors.

Elder Faisal gazed at the ruined village and vowed to restore its former prosperity.

In the following period, Elder Faisal led the villagers to start the arduous work of reconstruction.

They cleared the ruins, built houses and maintained the oasis environment.

Although the process was difficult, Elder Faisal skillfully handled the problems he encountered.

Coupled with the abundant supplies carried by many caravans, the reconstruction of the rock village went extremely smoothly and it was given new life.

That day, Elder Faisal had just finished dealing with the matters at hand when he heard the villagers coming to report.

They told Elder Feisal that Lord Shamara and Mr. Charles from the Midalda Chamber of Commerce came to visit.

Upon hearing the news, Elder Faisal hurriedly stood up, quickly straightened his clothes, and walked quickly to the door.

He saw Xiama La and Huo Jixing waiting at the door and welcomed them into the house warmly.

After the greetings, Huo Jixing went straight to the point and said to Elder Faisal.

"Elder Feisal, you haven't forgotten your promise, have you?"

"Of course, Mr. Charles." Elder Faisal nodded heavily to Huo Jixing and answered respectfully.

"I have been waiting for Mr. Charles to come all this time."

After saying that, Elder Faisal stood up and directed Huo Jixing and Xiamara to the back room.

The door opened, and the dim candlelight lit up on the wall, illuminating the scene in the room.

It can be seen that this is a place dedicated to displaying objects, full of historical deposits and the atmosphere of adventure.

Rusty weapons and ancient armor are hung on the walls, and the style does not belong to the Shurima continent.

On the wooden display stand are precious materials taken from the animals' bodies, such as the teeth of giant beasts and soft fur.

There are also some strange objects in the corners. Their shapes and uses are elusive, as if they are unknown objects from another world.

"Mr. Charles, you can choose whatever you like." Elder Faisal looked at the items in the room, his eyes flashing.

“These are objects that have been collected by the Rock Village over hundreds of years.”

He ran his fingers over an ancient armor piece, recalling his adventures as a young man, traveling with his companions to the forgotten land of Icathia.

"Lord Xiamara, you can take anything you like. Thank you for your help to the village during this time."

Elder Faisal turned to Shyamala, his tone full of gratitude.

Without the help of Xiamara and the Midalda Chamber of Commerce behind it, other chambers of commerce would most likely sit idly by and watch the rock village.

Xiama La smiled slightly and looked at Huo Jixing calmly, her eyes sweeping across the room.

Huo Jixing walked past Elder Feisal and entered the room, looking at every item inside.

He originally thought that he would not gain much. After all, the Rock Village had the support of Ixtal, and the rune items would definitely be the first to enter Ixtal's vision.

But in the room, he saw four or five rune objects.

Although the quality is very average, the rune properties are preserved and can be used for decomposition.

Huo Jixing picked them up one by one, and finally came to a scimitar covered with green rust.

This scimitar has a heavy historical atmosphere. The blade has long lost its sharpness and the handle is very broken, with strange words vaguely visible.

"It's the Nimcha Scimitar."

Xiamala came behind Huo Jixing, looked at the scimitar on the wall, and told him its origin.

"This is a weapon from the Ekassia era, a thousand years ago."

“In their rebellion against the tyranny of the Shurima Empire, the brave Icathian warriors, armed with Nimcha scimitars, fought against the attacks of the Ascended Legion and the Yellow Sands soldiers.”

Xiamara's eyes fell on the armor near the Nimcha scimitar and the old items below.

"It must be an ancient item found by a nearby scavenger who sneaked into the forgotten land of Ecathia."

Huo Jixing looked at Xiamara with surprise. He didn't expect that she knew so much about the history and culture of Icathia.

"Master Jarl is very interested in these things, and we occasionally purchase related items." Xiamara chuckled and explained.

Huo Jixing suddenly realized that he was quite familiar with Jarl's hobbies.

The heir to the House of Midalda enjoys hunting for ancient artifacts of all kinds.

Huo Jixing took off the Nimcha scimitar. There was still some rune power left on the rusty scimitar.

Before leaving, Xiamara also selected some materials from void creatures, which could be sold to inventors as additional income.

The two men said goodbye to Elder Faisal and returned to their residence in the village.

The night is dark and the stars are dim.

After Huo Jixing finished his dinner with the Snow-White Poro, he left the room and headed to the address left by Kassadin.

There is still a deal that has not been completed between him and Kassadin.