The Glory of Noxus.

The negotiation process.

It is a long and difficult journey.

The three-party negotiating groups in the conference room represented the interests of the forces behind them and expressed their views and demands without flinching.

Even though this is the home turf of the Noxian Empire, they still use sharp words and powerful arguments to support their own interests, trying to convince the other two parties to accept their position.

After long discussions and negotiations.

The three parties present gradually realized that only through compromise could they reach a consensus.

They began to put aside their previous differences, seek common ground and solutions, and eventually reached a simple agreement.

Although this agreement does not mean that all differences have disappeared.

But it at least opens up a new path for Shurima's future.

As the night progressed, the lights in the conference room gradually dimmed, and the two negotiating delegations walked out of the conference room wearily but contentedly.

They left temporarily and stayed in a nearby hotel to rest and prepare to continue the negotiations the next day.

Huo Jixing and Catalina stood at the door of the mansion to see off the negotiating delegation.

Huo Jixing believed that this negotiation would be a complete success, but the final result would depend on the extent of concessions made by the three parties.

"Ok?"

Huo Jixing seemed to have noticed something, raised his eyebrows, and noticed the dull young man in the Zerath delegation.

This dull young man was following the team closely, appearing unusually calm from beginning to end, and not paying much attention to the negotiations.

But Huo Jixing noticed that the dull young man was observing him silently.

"Interesting, the person chosen by Zerath is not simple."

Huo Jixing whispered softly, and the calm eyes of the dull young man were reflected in his mind, revealing a hint of unfathomable meaning, as if hiding some important secret.

It was late at night in the general's mansion.

The bright starlight penetrates the clouds and falls on the elegant courtyard.

At the bedroom door, the snow-white Poro was lying listlessly, with its front paws stretched out, stroking the cold ground.

inside the house.

Catalina's long crimson hair was draped over her fair back, her eyes were like water, turning into endless affection, and she nestled in Huo Jixing's arms.

Her disordered breathing gradually calmed down, with a hint of satisfaction at the corners of her lips, and her fingers gently stroked the red-gold pattern.

"What do you think about the marriage?"

Katarina thought of the marriage that Nasus had mentioned during the day and spoke softly.

"If Azir wants to cooperate with the Empire, His Majesty Swain and the Trifarii Council will need to make a decision."

Huo Jixing reached out and stroked Katarina's well-proportioned body, sniffing the fragrance at the tip of his nose.

"We just need to report the negotiations."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and he was fascinated by Catalina's curvy body, which was like a masterpiece carved by nature.

The perfect combination of uprightness, fullness and slenderness is somewhat thrilling.

"But I think there's something unusual in the way Sivir looks at you." Katarina curled up in Huo Jixing's arms, murmured.

Huo Jixing opened his slightly narrowed eyes, his gaze fell on Catalina's flushed face, and he shook his head helplessly.

"What are you thinking?"

"What do you think of Sivir?"

Catalina seemed not to hear Huo Jixing's question. She raised her head and looked at the handsome face.

"Her participation in this negotiation meeting shows that Azir thinks highly of her."

Hearing Katarina's words, the beautiful face of Sivir involuntarily appeared in Huo Jixing's mind.

Unlike when she was with Vikola, Sivir was seriously injured at that time and her face was as pale as paper.

But now she has a more graceful and elegant aura, which is the revival of the bloodline power given to her by Azir.

Azir's bloodline is called the descendants of the Eagle King, the bloodline of the sun.

It is the noblest bloodline of the Shurima Empire!

After Huo Jixing pondered for a while, he recalled Nasus who was traveling with him in the negotiation delegation, and spoke in a serious tone.

"Sivir is the only remaining bloodline of Azir!"

"In order to avoid the Sun Bloodline Conflict at the end of the Shurima Empire, Azir is likely to regard Sivir as his successor."

With the power that Azir now controls, the fact that he sent a powerful Ascended like Nasus to protect Sivir speaks volumes.

Sivir's fate is inextricably linked to the future of Shurima.

"Therefore, it is basically impossible for Shiver to become a victim of marriage." Huo Jixing combined all the information and came to the conclusion.

"is it?"

Catalina sensed a hint of uneasiness and hugged Huo Jixing tightly, enjoying the warmth in her arms.

Huo Jixing was very perceptive and could clearly perceive Katarina's emotional changes.

Looking at the flat curve in front of him, he decided to give Katarina some confidence with his actions.

The bed swayed.

The chirping of autumn cicadas echoed through the house.

The undulating white waves gradually subsided as time passed.

Catalina fell asleep with a tired look, but the image of Cassiopeia flashed through her mind.

In recent times, Cassiopeia's whereabouts have been erratic, as if she is always deliberately avoiding Katarina and Huo Jixing.

During the few times they met, Catalina noticed that there seemed to be something wrong with the way Cassiopeia looked at Huo Jixing.

There is a sense of alienation and some complicated emotions.

Finally, fatigue took over, and with Catalina's hazy consciousness, she fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning.

The dawn glow was like a gentle painter, using a brilliant palette to cover the general's residence with a layer of rosy clouds.

Huo Jixing and Catalina got up and were enjoying the sumptuous breakfast brought by the maid.

This was specially arranged by Mrs. Soleanna, who had experienced it herself.

Compared with Huo Jixing and Catalina, Mrs. Soleana understands the taste of young people.

Especially after a night of activities, their appetite is even stronger, and every bite of food is full of flavor.

Suddenly, a soldier from the Reiser Garrison Corps hurried over, breaking the quiet atmosphere.

"The Zerath delegation has sent people to visit Lord Huo Jixing, hoping to meet." The soldier of the Reiser Garrison Legion bowed his head and said respectfully.

"Who is it?" Catalina stretched lazily, showing her graceful figure.

"Casiri!"

Huo Jixing frowned when he heard this, and tried hard to recall the information of his past life, but he had no impression of this strange name.

"Maybe we should meet." He saw Katarina's inquiring look and nodded slowly.

Yesterday, their meeting with Nasus and Sivir did not avoid Xerath's delegation.

If rejected, it may involve a delicate balance between the two major forces.

The atmosphere in the reception room was solemn.

Huo Jixing looked from afar and saw the dull young man from the Zerath delegation coming into view.

It's him?

The dull young man seemed unaware that he was being watched and remained silent.

Until he heard footsteps behind him, Casilli turned around and looked at Huo Jixing, his calm eyes ripples.

"Greetings, Lord Huo Jixing." Casiri, wearing a yellow robe, bowed.

"You're visiting me so early, is there something urgent?" Huo Jixing brought Katarina into the reception room and sat in the main seat.

He was indeed somewhat curious about Casiri. The ancient energy within his body was very mysterious, which aroused his strong interest.

Casiri's eyes swept over the famous Catalina, then met Huo Jixing's deep eyes, and spoke slowly.

"Can we talk alone?"

Huo Jixing looked puzzled as he stared at Casiri in front of him, as if trying to see something from his dull face.

He could sense that Cassilli had something very important to say, but was unable to speak because of Catalina's presence.

Seeing Huo Jixing's confusion and hesitation, Catalina stood up and left naturally.

"You guys chat."

After Catalina left, only Cassil and Huo Jixing were left in the living room.

Casiri was no longer dull, he looked at Huo Jixing with burning eyes and continued to speak.

"I once used the power of time to enter the long river of time in Runeland, but I have never seen you in the present or the future."

"You seem to not exist in the long river of time, or even in Runeland!"

Hearing what Casiri said, Huo Jixing's pupils instantly constricted, and a flash of red-gold flame filled his eyes.

[Suzaku·Red Eyes and Fire Eyes]!

Huo Jixing observed the power in Casiri's body with all his might, intending to see the essence of that ancient energy.

But in the end, all he could see was a ball of invisible flowing energy lingering in Casilli's body.

"Does this reveal my origins?"

Huo Jixing's expression remained calm, but in fact, waves were surging in his heart.

This was the first time someone had questioned his background to his face.

But Huo Jixing was not troubled by emotions. With his current strength, doubt alone was not enough.

Perhaps, even suspicion cannot affect him.

Then, Huo Jixing quickly captured the key information from Casiri's words.

"Time? You said you have entered the long river of time?"

"Yes!"

Casilli did not hide anything, his eyes were firm and frank, and he nodded directly to confirm.

Long before coming, Kasiri had obtained some intelligence information about Huo Jixing from His Majesty Xerath and realized that he was a Protoss bearer.

In the ancient Shurima Empire, the status of a Protoss Bearer was extremely noble and could be called a living god.

They are endowed with great powers and can manipulate the power of the stars.

With Kasiri's strength, he is far from being able to be compared with such an existence, let alone understand the origin of a Star Spirit Bearer.

But the existence behind him makes it easy to do so.

Huo Jixing thought about it and realized that there were only a few people in the Valoran continent who could master the power of time.

He is located in the continent of Shurima.

And Kashiri's dress didn't look desert-style.

"Time Guardian Kiran, who is he to you?" Huo Jixing asked in a deep voice, as if he had guessed something.

"He's my mentor." Casiri said.

He stood in front of Huo Jixing, feeling the terrifying aura emanating from the other party due to the surge of thoughts, and his heart was filled with awe and curiosity.

Although not as good as Kiran, it is not much different.

This is a rare opportunity, he will witness the power of the Protoss Bearer with his own eyes, and maybe even learn some of the Protoss' secrets.

Sure enough it was him.

Time Guardian Kiran!

Huo Jixing's heart moved. After leaving the rock village, he specifically learned about the history of the forgotten land of Ekassia.

Kieran was once a member of the Ekathian Council of Rulers.

During the nearly thousand years of Shurima Empire's rule, a gifted elemental mage was born in Icathia.

Kieran!

It is recorded in many ancient books.

He had an extremely profound influence on countries such as Icathia, Ixtal, and the ancient Shurima Empire.

When young Kiran became a formal elemental mage.

He displayed a far more profound understanding of physical facts than most people, and studied under the guidance of the greatest minds of his time—

From the great Yuen of Ixtal, to the Star Master of Faraj, there are countless masters.

There is one element in the material world that almost no one truly understands.

And Kiran decided to master it.

It is.

time!

Time is the one constant from which all things cannot escape.

Even the majestic god-warriors are not immune to the wear and tear of time.

Even though they hold the highest status in Shurima culture.

Kiran's rapid growth enabled him to successfully join the Ekathia Governing Council and become a member of the ruling class.

In order to conduct a more in-depth study of the power of time, Kiran and the Ekathia Governing Council repeatedly petitioned the emperor far away in the capital.

Hope to get the qualification for ascension.

However, their expectations for a solar disk were repeatedly rejected without any reason.

Icathia has given so much, but it seems that she will never be treated equally.

Shortly thereafter, the famous Icathian War of Independence broke out.

A war that affects the fate of Icathia and the ancient Shurima empire.

Kiran is a patriot through and through.

But facing the army of Ascendants, any rebellion will only lead to suffering for the people.

Knowing that Icathia could not withstand the suppression of the ancient Shurima Empire, Ziran began to seek a diplomatic solution.

He made many allies in his life, in small territories such as Ixtal, Carrick, and Kalduga.

When he pleaded with them to side with Icathia, he received the same response each time.

They will not openly fight Shurima.

If the people of Kiran insist on having their own way, they will be left alone.

Wait until Ziran returns to Ekathia.

The Destiny War begins.

The terrifying power of the void was guided and descended upon the land of Icathia, immediately engulfing the mages who tried to control it.

then

Icathia is destroyed!

It was in this desperate moment that Kiran touched the element of time and did the impossible.

In front of the void forces and the Ascended Legion, he removed a corner of the capital of Icathia directly from time.

Also left the name of the Guardian of Time.

"Is Jilan's gaze a trace left by my previous spying on the land of Icathia?" Huo Jixing thought secretly.

He learned some facts based on the information revealed by Casiri.

'I haven't seen you in the present or future!'

This shows that Casiri had met Huo Jixing in the past.

Huo Jixing's predecessor was indeed a wanderer. Affected by the war, he wandered from the Ionian Islands to the Noxian Empire.

But why can't I see myself in the present and the future?

Is it because of my identity as a time traveler?

Or is it the influence of the power of the stars?