The palace is still magnificent, as if time could not bear to erode such a magnificent complex, and the towering oratorium in the square still stands, but the ring of high platforms behind it has been replaced by a fountain sprinkled with a spring that symbolizes life. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

The explosion of the Ascension Ritual buried Shurima and vaporized all living beings, but it did not damage the city itself.

It's weird, but maybe it's called heavenly punishment!

The Praetorian Guards looked at the figures of Nasus, Zhang Chao and the others with expressionless faces, they were not like ordinary city guards, they would pay tribute to this guardian of Shurima, they were only subordinate to His Majesty the Great Emperor, and they had never changed since ancient times.

The Praetorian Guard was the Emperor's personal soldiers, and the Emperor was personally responsible for their salaries, and the best of them would be selected as members of the Royal Knights.

Although their bodies have now turned into yellow sand, this loyalty has never been replaced, and with all material comforts becoming nothing, there is only one meaning for them to continue to live, and that is what the emperor refers to, that is, to be their soldiers!

The gate of the palace creaked open, and Nasus had already informed Azir, so now that the palace door was open, it meant that Azir agreed to Zhang Chao's request to meet.

Before entering the palace, Zhang Chao looked at the square he had walked through and shook his head, he knew that this was bound to be an unpleasant meeting and conversation.

As soon as he entered the palace gate, Zhang Chao unexpectedly discovered the desertion of this palace, and he frowned.

As if discovering his doubts, Nasus explained: "The closest to the Flying Ascension Altar, whether it is the concubine, the crown prince or the palace eunuch, have all been completely annihilated, the soul does not exist, and the yellow sand cannot be shaped for it. ”

Zhang Chao sighed, the explosion was so terrifying, no wonder Nasus suspected him.

"Your Majesty is in this palace, you can go in by yourself, I still have something to do. Nasus took Zhang Chao and the others to a side hall due north, and then left.

"You can rest assured of me. ”

Zhang Chao shook his head and walked in side by side with Yan.

In fact, he also knew that Nasus was not reassuring him, but had enough confidence in Azir's own strength, and for them, as long as they were in the city of Shurima, they were like being close together for tens of kilometers.

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Meanwhile, distant Ionia, the headquarters of the Shadow Stream Sect.

The once peaceful Balance Gym has now been reduced to the base of the Shadow Sect, where the bright sunlight no longer favors it, and it has become a habitat for shadows, shrouded in gloom all day long.

Countless powerful black-clothed ninjas are distributed in this gym to train the art of killing, and the power of the shadow has taken root in their bodies, and it continues to grow, and the shadow mystery that is more accelerated and lethal than the ninjutsu of the Balanced Sect makes the Shadow Stream Sect grow new almost every day.

And he sat high on the Shadow Throne, indifferently looking down at the young and unaware young man in front of him, in this young man's body, he seemed to see his past self, but unfortunately, he was not as lucky as himself, and had a senior brother who would teach him to grow.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared at the corner of Zai's mouth, but it was a pity that this smile could not be revealed under the mask, otherwise it should be a very handsome smile, enough to make countless girls fall for it.

"Teacher, please give me a trial. ”

The boy raised his head, his slightly immature face staring at him stubbornly.

His name was Cain, and he was once a member of the Noxian Youth Army, and now he was his personal apprentice.

"What, do you think you'll be able to become a teacher now?" The corners of Zai's mouth hooked up a sneer, Sindra snuggled up to him, and the aura of the two people had already become extremely powerful, just one step away, they would cross the shackles of the epic and achieve a legend.

Kai Yin nodded heavily, with eight points of pride, two points of disdain: "Teacher, you shouldn't judge me with those fools, I have mastered all the basic shadow mysteries, and the weapon mastery has also been completed, whether it is a mainstream shuriken, katana, or an unpopular spear, giant axe, and scythe, I can use it proficiently, and I have already reached the standard of being a teacher!"

"Since you are full of faith, I will give you the final test of your apprenticeship. The sound was eliminated, and his voice came from under the visor, looking a little eerie.

Kai Yin clenched his fists excitedly and said happily, "Thank you, teacher!"

"Are you thanking me? hehe, you don't have to, because this mission is very difficult, and you probably won't ever go back. The voice of the Tribulation came from the throne, high and malicious.

But in fact, this is not the case, he values his disciple very much, so naturally, he will be given a higher standard of assessment.

Kai Yin looked at the throne under the robbery, and a faint trace of longing flashed in his eyes, that was the desire to become the Lord of Shadows, he desperately wanted to be recognized by the Shadows, he wanted to become the successor of the Lord of Shadows.

"Three days ago, the Noxus garrison in the south unearthed a legendary ancient artifact, the Scythe of Raste, which is recorded in the texts as a very terrifying scythe with extremely powerful power. ”

"The Noxians will use it against Ionia when they get it, and I will not allow that to happen, so your mission is to intercept the Noxus transporting Rust. At this point, he paused slightly.

"Is my mission to capture that ancient artifact?" Cain was excited, it was an ancient artifact!

"No, it's destruction. Zai's voice was unusually cold, like a basin of cold water that instantly extinguished Kaiyin's enthusiasm.

"But, listen to what you mean, it should be a very powerful artifact, don't we ......" Kai Yin's face turned pale, he couldn't understand the thinking of the robbery at all, since it was an artifact, why didn't he stay and use it himself...... Or simply reward him?

"You dare to question my decision?" A dark shadow suddenly appeared in front of Cain's body, the sharp, death-like arm blade against his neck, the cold touch instantly causing goosebumps on his skin.

But the deity of the robbery still stood on the throne, and he didn't even move.

"No, I don't dare!" Kai swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his face ugly but still bowed his head respectfully, even though he was not afraid of anything, he still feared his teacher.

But while the awe remains, a seed of rebellion has been planted.

Disaster...... My teacher, you are indeed powerful, but you are so merciful that you are not at the helm of the Shadow Stream.

The Sect of Equilibrium has been shattered, the Tempest Gym is half-crippled, and the Noxian garrison in southern Ionia has been frantically attacked by us, entering and exiting like a back garden, and no one in Ionia can resist the army of Shadowstream.

Such a good time, but you don't know how to take advantage of it.

Robbery, my teacher, I'm disappointed in you.

Kai Yin retreated respectfully, but the thoughts in his heart were like poisonous snakes, in the past, he was only proud to gain the approval of the Tribulation, but now it is more than that, he wants to replace the Tribulation!

The Ancient Artifact, Rath, awaits me, your master Cain is coming!

Kai Yin suddenly clenched his fists and strode out.