The Glory of Noxus.

【Flowers in the Mirror】!

The deep purple energy glow was like a black rose with thorns, blooming in the back garden of the castle.

As the light gradually dimmed, Huo Jixing's figure was reflected in Leblanc's petal-like pupils.

"As expected, you are one of a kind to be valued by Swain and Darius!"

LeBlanc whispered, not caring at all that her attempt to win over had failed.

Then, her eyes fell on the corridor of the castle, where the auras of Huo Jixing, Swain and others were approaching.

"Huo Jixing's power seems to be subtly different from the power of the Star Spirit. Something is not right."

There was a hint of surprise and curiosity in Leblanc's eyes, as if she was thinking about something.

Although she hadn't noticed it before.

But now, the fierce confrontation between Huo Jixing and the Spider God allowed her to see some clues.

LeBlanc is not looking for anyone. She has experienced the chaotic era of the Darkin War and witnessed the terrifying power of the Darkin and Protoss firsthand.

Therefore, she has a very keen sense of the power of the stars and can detect the subtle differences in it.

However, what made Leblanc even more confused was that Huo Jixing had previously made an extraordinary reputation in the Shurima continent.

Why didn't Azir and Xerath try to test it?

Or have they already fought?

Leblanc frowned, feeling a little troubled.

Cassiopeia's decision to leave caused the Black Rose to lack a lot of key intelligence in Shurima.

Leblanc could only make inferences based on the existing information.

The ancient Shurima Empire created the first Ascendants with the guidance of the Protoss.

It can be said that the continent of Shurima is the private domain of the Protoss and their bearers.

Moreover, as Azir and Xerath are ascended, how could they be afraid of Huo Jixing's power?

Even though they have not yet recovered their full strength, they have used the Sun Disc to suppress many gods on the Valoran continent.

"Interesting, are you waiting for the mysterious future battle?" Leblanc had a flash of inspiration, as if she had caught something.

In the prophecies of the ancient Shurima Empire, there will be a mysterious future battle in Runeterra.

"I see, you old foxes."

She knew in her heart that Azir and Xerath were not really afraid, but were secretly accumulating strength and waiting for the best opportunity.

Even the two gave up their hatred and waited for the mysterious future battle.

"But it's time for you to take action. The power of the void is extending outward along the land of Icathia."

Leblanc let out a breath and suppressed the many chaotic thoughts in her mind.

Then, she stepped forward and looked at the nearby soul shaft and the underworld armor hanging in it.

She understood that she could not delay any longer and had to start the thousand-year plan.

The auras of Huo Jixing and Swain are getting closer, and there might be a fierce battle at that time, but she is also well prepared.

"Mord Caesar, thousands of years have passed in a flash. How could I not have prepared for what you were thinking?"

Leblanc stood at the edge of the soul shaft, overlooking below, her eyes flashing slightly, as if she had seen through everything.

"The mantis stalks the cicada, but the oriole follows behind."

Her lips curled into a smile as she murmured an old proverb from the Ionian Isles.

"Who could be that ignorant cicada?"

"Who could be the greedy mantis?"

"And who is the oriole hiding in the dark?"

In ancient times, Mordekaiser built a vast empire not only by conquest and killing, but also by cunning conspiracy.

His methods were clever and cruel, and they frightened countless enemies.

As one of Mordekaiser's core members, LeBlanc has already witnessed Mordekaiser's methods.

Buzz!

As Leblanc whispered the ancient spell, the colorful miasma surrounding the Soul Shaft instantly went into turmoil.

Many souls rose up from the miasma and fled out of the garden like wild horses.

But there are rune restrictions all around, binding them firmly near the soul shaft.

These miasmas are the undead energy that Leblanc specially collects.

It is forged from the souls of all those who have fallen in the capital of the Noxian Empire over the past thousands of years.

They wailed helplessly, their distorted faces filled with pain, fear and despair.

"go with!"

Leblanc stared at the struggling souls quietly, without any mercy in her heart, and pointed to the underworld armor in the soul shaft.

Rumble!

All of a sudden, colorful miasma began to swell, and undead energy like a torrent rolled back to the sky, gathering into a huge soul vortex.

Then, like a pouring galaxy, it poured violently into the soul shaft.

The souls howled miserably, and the miasma boiled in chaos.

But under Leblanc's extremely sophisticated control, these undead energies flowed into the underworld armor in an orderly manner.

Buzz!

The underworld armor that had originally lost its life slowly lit up with a deep green glow under the infusion of undead energy.

And as the light grew brighter, the runes engraved inside the soul pillar began to flash one after another.

Faintly, there seems to be a world behind the armor of the underworld.

Leblanc's originally calm breathing suddenly became rapid. She could feel the call from that world.

Regardless of whether the rumors are true or false.

She had to get to the bottom of it, as if it was a mission given to her by fate.

Leblanc's eyes narrowed, and she immediately jumped down from the well and came to the Hades Armor.

She reached out and touched the Underworld Armor, relaxed her mind, and prepared to try to connect her consciousness with the Underworld Armor.

The castle's back garden gradually returned to tranquility, with only the deep purple energy glow swaying in the cold wind.

In the underworld, inside the dark black tower.

Modkaiser seemed to have sensed something while waiting. His deep eyes moved and fell on the gently shaking underworld armor.

The armor that had once lost its life seemed to have a little more vitality at this moment.

Mordekaiser could hear, in the material realm, countless wailing souls pouring into the underworld armor.

Although the quality is not as good as the souls that died under his tyrannical rule, the number is too great.

It's LeBlanc who took action!

And these undead energies will become the source of his power.

"The pain lasts forever!"

Modkaiser chuckled and stretched out his hand. A powerful energy surged, summoning a ferocious hammer.

This is his weapon, Nightfall, a mace that exudes dark power.

The surface of Night Meteorite is covered with sharp black spikes, and each spike seems to be able to tear apart any enemy that stands in its way.

And it witnessed the second life of Mordekaiser. It was a ruthless weapon forged by him that plundered countless lives.

Every time you wield Nightmeteor, you will defeat your enemies and vent the dark energy in your heart.

"I will lead my empire to reign over Runeterra again!"

Mordekaiser gripped the Nightfall tightly, feeling its coldness and heaviness.

As he raised his mace, the Immortal Legion was gathering outside the Black Tower.

Once mighty warriors of the netherworld plains, these dead were corrupted by dark sorcery and transformed into Mordekaiser's immortal legions.

They are the most powerful army in Mitna Lachen, controlled by the will of Mordekaiser, and will fight for him and conquer everything for him.

"LeBlanc, hurry up, I can't wait any longer!"

Underground castle, city gate corridor.

In the dim light, the shadows of a group of people were reflected on the ground, extending to the street.

As they walked, the shadows slowly changed, sometimes lengthening, sometimes shortening, looking extremely strange.

After leaving the corridor, the buildings on both sides of the street look extremely gorgeous, with carefully carved decorations showing extraordinary craftsmanship and design.

At the same time, the buildings are covered with traces of black roses, with thorny roses blooming in the shadows.

Huo Jixing held Annie's little hand and walked slowly forward, with Swain, Darius, Sion and others beside him.

They looked alert, ready to face any possible battle at any time.

The soldiers of the Trifarii Legion and the Bloody Warriors stayed outside to clean up the battlefield.

And guarding the surviving Black Rose members.

Huo Jixing looked solemn. In his field of vision, the breath of the underworld became increasingly strong, and from time to time the wailing of souls could be heard in his ears.

He had already activated his [Red Eyes, Fiery Pupils], and red-gold flames were burning in his eyes.

However, the surrounding underworld aura and rune arrays prevented him from seeing the whole picture.

Swain, who was walking side by side, was lost in thought, brows furrowed, thinking about the clone of the Pale Lady he had just killed, and something seemed to be wrong.

In terms of pure strength, it would be impossible for the Pale Lady's clone to stop him for that long.

Swain's eyes paused, thinking that the Pale Lady was most likely trying to do two things at once.

She tried to keep the situation balanced while tempting Swain to attack, while observing the battle in the underground castle.

Until something unexpected happened, causing the Pale Lady to give up her clone.

"Uncle Huo Jixing, something is wrong around here. I see a lot of dark shadows wandering around."

Annie widened her eyes and couldn't help but clench Huo Jixing's hand, looking at the hazy black shadows with curiosity.

They seemed extremely afraid of the team and did not dare to get close at all. They could only wander around nearby.

At this time, Huo Jixing realized that Anne possessed dark powers and would definitely be able to see the lonely souls wandering in the castle.

He looked at Tibbs in Anne's arms, fear flashing in his blood-red button eyes.

"Did you sense it?"

The Noxian Empire is connected to the underworld through its internal energy, and the only person who once built the empire is the iron-armored ghost Mordekaiser.

Hearing Huo Jixing's voice, Tibers hesitated a little, but finally nodded.

He was once a demon pet beside Mordekaiser, and followed Mordekaiser to build a huge empire.

Extremely sensitive to the breath of the underworld.

Swain was also thinking about something. He looked around, and when he thought about the rumors within the Noxian Empire, he spoke in a serious tone.

"The Pale Lady is ready to act."

Swain's demonic power extended, and countless ravenous crows rushed in all directions like a black storm.

The crows' eyes flashed an evil red light, and their sharp cries cut through the silent air as they tried to find prey.

But after a moment, the flock of ravenous crows returned and landed on Swain's body, telling him the secrets of the castle.

There was no one in the castle, as if everyone had disappeared, it was a completely empty city.

Swain had a gloomy expression, and he could vaguely sense the breath of the underworld in the air.

There also seems to be some shadow power from the Shadow Isles mixed in.

Rumor has it that the skull of Tharn Uzul was hidden in the Shadow Isles long ago.

And Saan Urzul is Mordekaiser's first life.

"It seems that she has already obtained the lifeless armor, intending to replace Mordekaiser."

Swain looked toward the hazy castle, feeling the uncontrollable emotions flooding into his heart.

Huo Jixing fell into deep thought. The only thing he remembered from his previous life was that Modkaiser would return again.

As for the Pale Lady's plans and her confrontation with Mordekaiser, there is no mention of them.

However, with his current strength, he did not show any fear.

In the face of absolute strength, any conspiracy or trick is nothing but child's play.

As they went deeper into the castle, dark shadows appeared around them more and more frequently, as if warning them not to go any further.

Annie felt the chill coming over her and snuggled up to Huo Jixing.

Swain maintained his demonic power, and a flock of ravenous crows surrounded them, detecting and sensing every movement.

Darius and Sion remained alert, holding their great axes, ready to go into battle at any time.

At this moment, a terrifying scene suddenly occurred inside the castle.

In the distant sky, colorful miasma was seen rolling in all directions like a hurricane, and countless wailing souls appeared in everyone's sight.

Immediately afterwards, the soul hurricane poured down like a pouring galaxy and poured into an unknown place.

Huo Jixing did not hesitate at all. The red-gold flames shot up into the sky. The Nanli Suzaku appeared in the sky, carrying him and Annie, rushing into the distance.

Swain also spread out the demon wings behind him, carrying a flock of crows and taking off with the wind.

Darius and Sion ran at big strides, their heavy footsteps trampling the ground, making a roaring sound.

After a while.

Huo Jixing and Annie were the first to arrive at the back garden of the castle, and what caught their eyes were the wailing souls everywhere.

And a soul shaft engraved with strange runes.

These souls imprisoned in the back garden are pouring into the shaft uncontrollably.

No matter how they struggle, the final outcome cannot be changed.

Huo Jixing landed and walked slowly towards the soul shaft along the ancient stone bridge.

The Nanli fire rising all around burned with an almost materialized breath of the underworld.

Coming to the edge of the soul shaft, Huo Jixing stared at the scene inside the well.

What appeared within the field of vision was countless souls swirling and entangled in it, forming a huge vortex of death.

And in the very center of the vortex, there was an extremely ancient black armor suspended.

This set of armor exudes a heavy and ancient atmosphere, as if witnessing the vicissitudes of countless years.

Its style is hideous and ferocious, full of Noxian characteristics, giving people an extremely strong sense of oppression.

There are sharp barbs on the shoulder armor and leg armor that glow with a dark green light, like the fangs of a devil, revealing an evil aura.

Huo Jixing's eyes moved, and he saw the pale lady sitting cross-legged opposite the black armor, touching the armor with both hands.

And these souls that are infused into the soul shaft become nutrients for the black rose.

Swain walked up to Huo Jixing and told him the name of the man in black armor.

"It's the Underworld Iron Armor!"