The Glory of Noxus.

In the reception room, bright yellow candles were lit.

Gregory looked at Anne's determined and stubborn eyes, feeling mixed emotions.

This journey to the north is destined to be full of unknowns and dangers, and no one can predict what will happen ahead.

But he also understood that Anne missed her mother just as deeply and was absolutely unwilling to stay in the capital waiting for news.

"this!"

Huo Jixing noticed that Gregory and Annie were looking at him at the same time and felt helpless.

What’s going on? How did the conflict between you and your daughter end up here with me?

Finally, after thinking for a moment, Huo Jixing shrugged his shoulders to Gregory and spoke softly.

"Then take Annie with you."

"Thank you, Uncle Huo Jixing!"

Hearing Huo Jixing's words, Annie immediately smiled happily, and a hint of cunning flashed in her cute watery eyes.

She knew that Uncle Huo Jixing would always stand on her side.

Huo Jixing couldn't help but scratch Annie's nose. Although he noticed the cunning in her eyes, he didn't pay too much attention to it.

Anne had already proven her strength in the battle with the Black Rose in the underground castle.

With her terrifying talent for fire magic, combined with Tibers' demonic power, she is enough to face any force below the gods.

Huo Jixing was not too worried about Annie, but was a little worried about Gregory.

Gregory played the role of a guide in his growth process.

But with Gregory's current strength, it is indeed dangerous to enter the northern border where Leblanc has laid out his plan.

But with Anne by his side, Gregory didn't have to worry too much about his safety.

After talking about the important things, Huo Jixing asked Gregory and Anne to stay for dinner.

At the dinner table, Huo Jixing directly stated that once the departure time was confirmed, he would notify them to go to the northern border together.

Gregory and Anne looked happy and nervous when they heard this.

Fortunately, they can go to the northern border to look for Amorin.

What's worrying is that they can't be sure whether they can gain anything and find some useful clues this time.

At the same time, they are also afraid that the final answer will completely shatter their thoughts.

As night fell, the time of parting came. Anne hugged Tibers and looked at Huo Jixing reluctantly.

But considering that she had to go to the college to ask for leave tomorrow, she had to follow Gregory.

In the dead of winter night, the wind is as cold as a knife.

The bright moonlight penetrated the clouds and fell on the ancient buildings, casting mottled shadows.

Huo Jixing had just returned to his bedroom after dealing with the affairs of the Reiser Garrison Corps, preparing to meditate and practice.

Suddenly!

A snow-white Poro emerged from the corner, leaped up, and landed on his shoulder, with ripples in his golden eyes.

"Squeak! Aaaaaa!"

The snow-white Poro changed from his usual laziness, and started talking and dancing, looking very anxious.

Its eyes were full of worry and anxiety, as if something terrible was about to happen.

"Hmm? Is there danger coming?"

Huo Jixing looked at the snow-white Poro, his expression was puzzled at first, and then gradually became serious.

As the Snow-White Poro grows and continues to absorb the power of the stars, its destiny ability is greatly enhanced.

However, the ability of destiny is quite special and is completely out of the control of Snow White Poro. It will only be automatically triggered when encountering dangerous situations.

It's like Destiny's Child.

At a given moment, a picture of the future will appear in the Snow White Poro's mind.

These pictures are like mysterious scrolls, revealing the future direction and possible events.

Huo Jixing looked at the extremely anxious snow-white Poro, stretched out his warm hand, gently stroked the snow-white fur, and listened carefully to its words.

"Are you saying that this trip to the North will be dangerous?"

The snow-white Poro immediately understood what Huo Jixing meant, nodded, and continued to squeak.

In its description, the picture of destiny seen in the mind is presented.

Covered with ice and snow, cold winds, rumbling thunder, giant bears as big as mountains, and flames that melt the snow-capped mountains.

"Thunder, giant bear, and fire!"

Huo Jixing's eyes narrowed, and he was certain that the destined scene that the Snow-White Poro saw this time was the northern border.

Thunder and the giant bear represent the immortal thunder Volibear!

As for fire, there is no fire that can rival Volibear in the Freljord.

Only Ornn, the Hidden Flame of the Mountain!

"In that case, the things involved in the northern border are not as simple as Volibear's revival." Huo Jixing thought secretly.

Then, he lowered his eyes, looked at the snow-white Poro on his shoulder, and said with a chuckle.

"Okay, don't worry."

"Even if there is danger, I will resolve it successfully."

"Squeak! Squeak!"

When the Snow-White Poro heard the firm tone in Huo Jixing's words, he muttered a few words and returned to his lazy state again.

Huo Jixing smiled and gently rubbed the little guy's head, giving it the warmest comfort.

Suddenly, his eyes turned and fell on the windowsill on the south side of the bedroom.

Under the bright moonlight, a black crow appeared quietly, stayed by the window, and combed its feathers.

It's Swain's Ravenous Crow!

Huo Jixing walked over, stared into the blood-red eyes of the crow, and asked in a serious voice.

"Has the time been confirmed?"

"Yes, we will set off tomorrow morning and head directly to Drune." said the Crow of Eating.

Drune is the closest city to the northern border and a transportation hub connecting many towns in the north.

"The Empire's intelligence officers and the Reiser Garrison Corps soldiers have already set off."

"The Imperial regiment stationed near the north also set out and gathered towards Drune."

"Okay, I'll go there tomorrow morning." Huo Jixing nodded in agreement.

He doesn't need to prepare much, just Spirit Wind and Snow White Poro.

However, Huo Jixing had to tell Gregory and the others in advance so that they could prepare their things.

"Be careful, the old gods are not to be trifled with."

Before leaving, the Crazy Crow turned his head to look at Huo Jixing and said in a deep voice.

"Well, I value my life very much and won't put myself in danger." Huo Jixing chuckled.

Looking at the back of the crow eating as it left, he came to the window and looked out at the capital city in the dark night.

On this trip to the north, I am carrying the glory and expectations of the empire, and I must not fail.

Otherwise, Leblanc and Black Rose lurking in the dark will surely launch an attack.

Huo Jixing suppressed his inner thoughts, turned back to the bedroom, took down the Lingfeng hanging on the wall, and left the room.

He was not planning to say goodbye to Catalina. He had said before that if he went there again, he would inevitably feel sad about the parting.

Just when he was about to leave.

Evelin’s voice suddenly came from the shadow corner.

Huo Jixing paused, not expecting Evelin to appear at this time.

"What? You're leaving now without saying goodbye to me?"

Before the words fell, Evelyn walked out of the shadows. The misty darkness gradually turned into a familiar figure, and the devilish whip rope on her back swayed gently.

"Or do you want to take advantage of it and deny it?"

Evelin frowned, and there was a hint of teasing and dissatisfaction in her seductive voice.

Huo Jixing stopped, reached out to calm the snow-white Poro on his shoulder, and stared at Evelynn's enchanting figure.

Their eyes met, and a subtle atmosphere filled the air.

"Why are you here?" Huo Jixing said helplessly.

"Shouldn't I come?"

Evelin took light steps and slowly walked in front of Huo Jixing. The distance between them was so close that they could almost feel each other's breathing.

"You're my man!"

She raised her charming face, stuck out her tongue and licked her purple lips, showing teasing and temptation.

Seeing Huo Jixing remain silent, Evelin couldn’t help but smile, and stroked the cheek that she had been thinking about with her left hand.

"The old gods are not easy to mess with. They have lost their godhood and fallen into the eternal abyss, turning into twisted and insane afterimages."

"I was extremely worried about you. When I heard that you were heading to the North, I came to see you right away!"

Evelin seemed to be seeking credit, and her slender body wrapped around Huo Jixing like a snake.

"Would you like to take me with you? I am more familiar with those old gods."

Huo Jixing sighed softly and stretched out his hand to separate Evelin’s purple lips.

"If you want to go, who can stop you?"

Evelin seemed not to hear the meaning of Huo Jixing's words, and licked the palm in front of her mouth a few times.

"Then take me with you. Don't worry, I won't appear in front of everyone."

Then, Evelin continued, fearing that Huo Jixing would refuse.

"And if Leblanc makes a move, I will help you identify the Black Rose."

The centipede is dead but not stiff!

How could the Black Rose, a secret society that has influenced the power changes in the Noxian Empire for nearly a thousand years, be destroyed so easily?

Huo Jixing's guess has been verified. The Black Rose is indeed behind the changes on the northern border.

He had a premonition that this matter would be as dangerous as the scene of destiny that Snow White Poro saw.

"Let's go!"

Huo Jixing gently pushed open the bedroom door and left the residence without disturbing Heini.

Evelyn was like an elf of the night, surrounding Huo Jixing and looking admiringly at the man who brought her pain and wonderful memories.

Noxus Empire, Dalmor Plains.

The former Drune tribe, after thousands of years of baptism, has long been integrated into the empire.

Their culture, traditions and bloodlines have been intertwined with the empire and have become part of the imperial civilization.

In the central area of ​​the plain, a city called Drune rose up.

It was a strategic town of the empire and played an important role in the northern border of Darmo Plain in the following hundreds of years.

On the southern hill of Drune, a towering black Noxtora is built against the mountain.

Suddenly, ripples began to appear in the magic vortex at the center, and the capital of Noxus could be vaguely seen behind it.

After the ripples subsided, Huo Jixing and his group slowly walked out of Noxtora.

In the distance, tall and thick city walls stood between heaven and earth, and the imperial flag fluttering in the wind shone majestically in the morning light.

On the plains below the city walls were stationed the gathering Imperial warbands.

There was a noise, it was the Noxian Empire soldiers training.

They were clad in iron armor and held sharp blades in their hands. Their murderous aura broke through the sky, as if declaring their strength and determination to the world.

Huo Jixing looked quietly at the Noxian soldiers in the camp with a calm expression.

Behind him, Anne poked out her cute head and looked at Drune and the camp in the distance, curiosity flashing in her eyes.

As soon as Huo Jixing appeared near Noxtora, soldiers from the Reiser Garrison Legion immediately recognized him and hurried over.

"Lord Chief!"

The soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Legion straightened their backs and saluted, with respect and loyalty on their faces.

Huo Jixing nodded, pointed to Gregory and Annie behind him, and gave instructions.

"Arrange accommodation for them."

"Okay." The soldier of the Reiser Garrison Legion responded.

Gregory and Annie, who were dressed as mages, did not say a word. Before leaving, they glanced at Huo Jixing and silently followed the soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Legion.

They understood that Druune had entered a state of war and they needed to abide by the rules of the camp.

After Gregory and Anne left, Huo Jixing turned his gaze to another soldier of the Reiser Garrison Corps and motioned him to take him to the camp.

After a cup of tea.

In front of the camp gate, Huo Jixing looked up at Drune who was nearby, his eyes flashing slightly.

“There are quite a few extraordinary people!”

In his field of vision, many brilliantly colored clouds rose up like smoke signals, and each cloud represented a transcendent being.

Some clouds are as hot as fire, some are as cold as ice, and some are as strange as black fog.

These clouds each present the power characteristics of a supernatural being.

Huo Jixing did not show much interest in these extraordinary people and walked into the camp.

In the center of the camp, the solemn and heavy meeting hall stands before our eyes like a castle.

Its architectural style is simple and magnificent, which is in line with the aesthetic taste of Noxian people.

There are soldiers guarding the door of the meeting hall, and only a few people are qualified to enter.

As soon as Huo Jixing entered, he saw soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Corps wearing purple armor handling affairs in an orderly manner.

Everyone has a clear division of labor, and their movements are skillful and quick, without wasting any time.

Huo Jixing's arrival quickly attracted the attention of many soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Corps.

They all raised their heads, their eyes revealing respect and awe, and then bowed their heads in salute.

Huo Jixing glanced at the soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Legion present and walked to the main seat and sat down.

The black hardwood table was piled with letters, each carrying important information.

Huo Jixing didn't waste any time and immediately opened the letter on the desk.

It was filled with densely written words, all of which were urgent information about the northern border.

With a frown and sharp eyes, he read the contents of the letter carefully, not missing any details.

But the situation on the northern border was far more serious than he had imagined.

During this period, many intelligence personnel and soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Legion went deep into the north to investigate the specific situation.

Thanks to their efforts, the tragic scene of the northern border slowly appeared before Huo Jixing's eyes.

Many intelligence personnel and soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Corps crossed the Dalmo Plain and entered the snow-covered Ironthorn Mountains day and night.

The once prosperous villages and towns have now been reduced to ruins, with broken walls everywhere and no trace of life.

Even the livestock simply disappeared.

It was as if an invisible giant hand wiped out all life from this northern land.

As more intelligence personnel and soldiers of the Reiser Garrison Legion went deeper, the situation became more bizarre.

They found some insane bear monsters in the mountains and hills.

They are violent and dangerous, and will attack any life they see, as if there is a powerful force controlling them from behind.

Some intelligence personnel followed the bear monster, but eventually lost its trace.

Huo Jixing closed the letter in his hand, his eyes as dark as ice.

He looked at the soldiers of the Reiser Garrison who had been waiting beside him and asked in a low voice.

"Any news from the Delverburg?"

"Master Chief, we haven't received any news from the Delverburg yet." The soldier of the Reiser Garrison Legion replied respectfully.

"But we have sent a scouting team to the Delverhold to try to establish contact with the Chapter stationed there."