"You should have heard what I just said."

Aatrox walked under the tree and looked up slightly to see Sivir standing in the canopy.

"Prince Shurima... A title that doesn't mean anything, what's in it for me. Sivir said bluntly.

Her thoughts are similar to Cassiopeia's, and although Shurima doesn't have anything now, she can obviously enjoy a lot of benefits as the first batch to join.

If it weren't for those benefits, Shurima wouldn't be as good as Noxus in her eyes.

"The benefits? That's the size of your pattern? Aatrox asked rhetorically.

Hearing this, Sivir put a smile on his face and directly made his words clear:

"I'll do whatever you tell me to do, and you make sure you don't interfere with my actions."

"Hahaha, whatever you want!"

With that, Aatrox leaped into the distance.

As he said before, he also needed to find the rest of the Ascended who had fallen into the Darkspawn.

As for the Shurima Empire, he trusted Nasus to take care of it for him.

And even now, he has always believed in a truth.

When a group of powerful people come together, no one can stop them.

When Aatrox was gone, Sivir glanced at Azir, who was still lying on the ground, and then turned and walked out.

Whether it is from what Aatrox said, or the identity she represents now, and Azir are destined to be enemies who cannot kill each other.

Since it is a destined enemy, there is no value in negotiating.

Instead of talking to Azir about something, let's talk to Cassiopeia.

Cassiopeia's needs are different from hers, and they are just right to work together. She is confident in this.

......

At the same time, the news of Shurima's return soon spread to the various forces of the Land of Runeterra.

But because Noxus was silent about it, Demacia, Piltover, Zaun, and Bilgewater, with whom they had always had friendly relations, said nothing about it.

As the enemy of the strongest empire at the moment, Ionia obviously wants to do something, but she is also powerless.

Shadowstream is in turmoil, and Irelia is busy contacting the Sect of Balance.

Ionian province of Baruo.

"Valmao, have you heard the news of the return of the Shurima Empire?"

In a primitive village, an excited ronin boy rushes into the cabin and shouts at Valmeu, who has a bow on his back and a calm face.

After Irelia left alone, the volunteers who had gathered in the south at the time, and some of the people who joined the other provinces later, chose to leave.

The rest was taken back to the province of Barou'e by Valmao in order to prepare for the war that Noxus might start at any time.

"Ah Zhe, calm down." Valmao shook his head at the boy, "The Shurima Continent is too far away from us, and the establishment of their empire has nothing to do with us. ”

"How it doesn't matter! Since the Shurima Empire can return, then I can also establish the Ionian Empire! Ronin Ah Zhe retorted.

"The Ionian Empire," Valmao looked strange, "which of us do you think can be the leader?" ”

"That must be Sister Irelia, she's the one who can communicate with the spirit of Ionia!" Ah Zhe said as a matter of course.

"yes... She had to agree to that. Valmao shook his head.

"As long as we work together, Sister Irelia will agree." Ah Zhe had a look of disbelief on his face.

An old man sitting next to Valmao also said happily at this moment:

"Azhe, you've been influenced by what Valmao said about Noxus. If Ionia were to form an empire, what would be the difference between it and Noxus? ”

The old man is the elder of the village, Senhe, and the representative of the Ionian Protestant Elders today.

"It's because Noxus is strong that we're being invaded. If we were as strong as they were, how would they dare to bully us. Ah Zhe muttered dissatisfiedly.

He felt that he was not wrong, not only him, but also the rest of his brothers who had returned with him from the Southern Front.

Especially when they went to inquire about Valmao and heard from him about Noxus.

He and the rest of his companions knew in their hearts that Valmao must have the same idea as them, if Ionia's forces could be gathered together to form an empire, then Noxus would dare to touch them.

Didn't you see the return of the Shurima Empire, and Noxus didn't even say anything...

Valmao looked at Ah Zhe, whose face changed and his fists were clenched, and said with a gentle smile:

"Ah Zhe, you go down first. We are children of the newborn land, following the following..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted impatiently by Ah Zhe: "Yes, yes, we follow the way of nature." But nature can't save us, we can only rely on the weapons and swords in our hands. ”

Without waiting for Valmao and Senhe to say anything, he ran out of the tent with a low face on his face.

After he left, Elder Sen He sighed:

"Valmao, Azei, they are still mentally mature, and they still need you and Irelia to guide them correctly."

"Don't worry, Elder Senhe, I will definitely educate them well and let them know what they can and can't do." Valmao replied with a smile.

After Elder Sen He explained a few more words, he also stood up and left slowly.

It wasn't until the cabin was empty that Valmew's expression froze, and he muttered to himself:

"The Shurima Empire... Is even Azir back... Nasus, did you do it... There are other companions. ”

When he woke up, the Empire had told him that Nasus was still guarding Shurima, and he didn't know anything else.

However, he could feel that a new Darkspawn power was being born in Navoli Province, and it was already close to activation.

If he has the opportunity, he won't miss it and go for it.

The Shurima Empire doesn't mean anything to him now, and now he is no longer the noble Celestial warrior he once was.

Now he is simply a Dark Spawn, just a Dark Spawn who wants to take revenge on the Void and the Star Spirits!

......

The top of the Giant God Peak.

The stars are surrounded here, and the stars in the sky converge here.

This is the highest place in the Land of Runeterra, and the closest high ground to the sky.

Here, a towering starry sky gate stands.

In front of the stargate, there is a guardian.

The Guardian is surrounded by bright gems, and the starlight protects him, making him extremely sacred.

Airplanes!

！

The starry sky gate flickered, forming a vortex in the center, and then the figure of an old man appeared in front of the door.

"May the starlight protect us! Protection! The old man bowed slightly.

"May you see a better view! Mr. Klimans! The Guardian replied with a straight body.

Crimance seemed dissatisfied with the title, shook his head and said:

"You should forget the useless etiquette you learned from Demacia, or you should call me a judge."

"Mr. Verdict, just as Tariq is my name, I don't think becoming a Protector Star Spirit means giving up my past. Every scenery I have ever visited has fascinated me. ”

Tarik obviously has different ideas from Klimans, and he is not only young but also has his own ideas compared to the other party, who has been a star spirit for many years.

Even his best friend Galen had never changed his mind, let alone the Judgment Star Spirit, who had only met a few times.

"You still need more time to settle, and I would propose that you guard the Starry Sky Gate for two more years."

Chrisman obviously didn't want to say anything more, turned his head and jumped off the Giant God Peak, his body turning into a starlight and galloping towards the Shurima Continent below.

"The Starry Sky Gate... That's not something I'm going to protect. ”

Tariq shook his head, his face calm:

"When I really took in the beauty of Runeterra, I realized what I was fighting for. Giant God Peak? No! Valoran, I will be a shield to protect you until the end of your life. ”