In the middle of the city, with billowing dust and smoke rising into the sky, the spiked rollers filled with blue arcs of lightning rushed out of the street quickly, all the way to the direction of the city gate.

When facing the meat grinder-like Ramos, no one in the entire Nerima dared to stand in front of him.

Soon, Ramos rushed out of the gates of Nerema with Zuochi and Nasus all the way into the desert covered with yellow sand.

Behind them, the energy obelisk above the city of Nerima seemed to spin faster and faster, and streams of majestic energy were gathered into the giant energy obelisk in the center of the city, and then transported into the twelve cages still in operation in the underground treasure house.

With Ramos leaving, the entire Nerima was enveloped in an aura of slaughter, as if to herald a storm to come.

On the other side, Ramos did not stop his forward body until he reached the desert hundreds of miles away from Nerema.

Letting the yellow sand lap against him, Ramos straightened up and gently lowered the two figures in his arms on the sand in front of him.

“yue~！”

The first time it was placed on the ground, Zuo Chi, who was pale, couldn't help but spit out.

He swears that this will be the absolute last time Ramos will take him on the road.

Zuo Chi had always thought that when Ramos was using the tumbling skill, he only had the spiked back armor on his back acting, who would have thought that he was completely rolling everywhere on his body!

Carried in his arms, from leaving the underground treasure house to coming to this desert, Zuo Chi no longer knows how many times he has rotated.

Up to now, Zuo Chi only felt that the world was spinning, and his eyes were completely filled with golden stars.

This is also thanks to Zuo Chi's physical strength is high enough, if he were an ordinary person, I am afraid that the two eggs will be shaken up now!

Nasus's reaction was similar to Zuochi's, but due to his personality, his performance was much more restrained.

Ramos stood beside Zuo Chi, and he looked at Zuo Chi and Nasus with a look of repentance:

"Is it true that even you can't?"

Zuo Chi: "."

It can be seen from this sentence that Zuo Chi must have been treated like this by Ramos before.

However, Zuochi and Nasus soon recovered from the whirlwind, but both of them were still extremely weak.

In the previous battle, Zuochi's waist and abdomen were pierced, and his strength was almost exhausted, and now although he escaped from Nerema, he has not had time to recover.

Sitting cross-legged on the sand, Zuochi, Nasus, and Ramos gathered together.

There was obvious doubt in Nasus's eyes, he didn't expect that Zuo Chi would steal a Sun Emblem and actually bring Ramos out by the way.

For Ramos, Nasus is still very familiar.

Because Ramos has been around for a long, long time in Shurima, even before the Shurima Empire was founded, Ramos already existed.

The vicissitudes of life have overlapped forces on this continent, but Ramos has always had a group of unwavering believers.

In the northern part of the Shurima Desert, there are even cities and landmarks named after Ramos.

Every year, on a regular festival, the people of the city would go into the yellow sand and roll their bodies to imitate Ramos and express their faith and prayers to him.

And at such times, Ramos will always answer their prayers, help people defend themselves against foreign enemies or solve problems.

It is often said that Ramos is an ascendant like Nasus and Renekton; Others say that Ramos is an ancient relic of a powerful race; There has been a lot of speculation about Ramos' origins, but there has never been a definitive answer.

Now, seeing each other on such a strange occasion, Nasus was still a little surprised.

"Zuochi, what are you?" in the end, Nasus still asked the doubts and worries in his heart.

Zuochi used the power of ascension to repair the wound in his abdomen while smiling and nodding at Nasus.

"Fortunately, I didn't disgrace my life."

As he spoke, Zuo Chi put his hand into his arms and took out the blood-stained Sun Sacred Emblem.

A deep gleeful look appeared in Nasus's eyes, and he let out a long sigh of relief:

"That's good, that's good."

Zuo Chi looked at Ramos beside him again: "Ramos, can you tell me why you are there?" ”

Ramos nodded lightly at the inquiring gazes of Zuochi and Nasus, and then he explained in a muffled voice:

"Zelas, trap, imprison me, want to modify my body and make me unconscious."

"Uh."

Zuo Chi has to admit that this way of explanation seems to be very in line with Ramos's character, after all, he seems to have always been this kind of character of "bumping into people and talking less".

Zuochi understood what he meant, presumably that it was Zelas who led him into a trap and imprisoned him, intending to transform him into one of those killing machines like Bakai.

There is no doubt that if Ramos's presence could appear on the battlefield, it would be devastating for the average soldier.

Recalling everything in that underground space, Zuo Chi asked again, "Is he using the power of those energy obelisks to transform your body?" Is it for you to ascend? ”

Ramos shook his head: "I only know that my strength seems to have become stronger, and my spirit is also a little trance, but I don't know the specific situation." ”

As he spoke, Ramos turned around and asked Zuochi and Nasus to look at his back.

There, there used to be only countless hideous sharp spikes, but now, these spikes were stained with many blue arcs, and they seemed to have some kind of strange arcane energy.

Nasus and Zuochi glanced at each other, and a deep sense of unease welled up in their hearts.

Especially Zuo Chi, he had seen the existence of that underground space with his own eyes, it was a full twelve Bakai, and each of them was no weaker than Nasus and Renekton.

This force has a great impact on Shurima, who is now scarce.

What's more, their power is still growing, and Zelas is still pouring the power of the energy obelisk into their bodies!

Zuo Chi said in a deep voice: "We need to go back as soon as possible, and let Your Majesty select the warriors as quickly as possible for the ascension ceremony." ”

Nasus nodded as well, but there was still a heavy look in his eyes when he thought of Shurima's predicament.

Zuo Chi looked at Ramos and asked expectantly, "Ramos, do you want to go to Shurima with us?" ”

Ramos did not hesitate and nodded: "You save me, I'll help you!" ”

"Thank you."

In this way, Zuo Chi inadvertently recruited a powerful helper for Shurima's side.

Zuo Chi guessed that Ramos's origin should be similar to that of the three Orn siblings, but he didn't seem to represent some kind of natural element, but he was very strong in defense and counterattack, and also had believers and totems.

However, in any case, Ramos's strength is undoubted, otherwise he would not have been able to hold out for so long under the bewitchment of Zelas, and finally escaped from the underground treasure house with Zuochi.

Without stopping any longer, the three of Zuo Chi immediately set off and swept forward quickly in the direction they came.

Originally, Ramos wanted to take Zuochi and Nasus on the road, but without exception, they were rejected by the two.

Just kidding, if Ramos is really allowed to roll all the way back to the imperial capital of Shurima from here, even if the two of them don't die in the hands of Zelas, it is estimated that they will not be far from death.

——

Shurima Imperial Capital, the main hall of the Imperial Palace.

Azir paced back and forth in the hall, the sound of the golden eagle armor sliding and colliding was crisp and rhythmic.

At this time, it had been seven full days since Zuo Chi and Nasus left the imperial capital, and at the speed of the two of them, they should have been able to go back and forth a long time ago.

Now that the two have not returned, there is only one answer - the two are in danger in Nerema.

Azir had wanted to go to Nerima in person several times, and he could not afford to lose the hard-won help of Nasus and Zuochi, but if even he left, who would be in charge of the current Emperor Shurima?

Time passed in this harrowing atmosphere, and suddenly, Azir jerked his head to the west of the Imperial City.

The earth was roaring, and three powerful breaths were rapidly approaching this direction.

Azir's eyes flashed with a palpable gleam of joy as he walked out of the hall and stood outside the hall waiting quietly.

It didn't take long for the three figures to come in front of Azir, and when Azil saw Ramos, a very obvious dumbness flashed in his eyes.

However, he didn't care about this for the first time, but looked straight at Zuo Chi at the front.

Under Azir's gaze, Zuo Chi handed him the Sun Emblem:

"Your Majesty, I am glad that I have not been dishonored."

Feeling the weak aura of Zuo Chi and Nasus, who had not yet fully recovered, Azir gently patted the shoulders of the two of them, and said in a sincere tone:

"Zuo Chi, general, hard work."

Although Zuochi and Nasus didn't say anything, Azir knew that the two must have encountered many obstacles in order to obtain the Sun Emblem from Zeroth.

Zelas's cunning and evil, he knows better than anyone!

Zuo Chi shook his head and didn't speak again, while Nasus said quickly, "Your Majesty, we must select powerful warriors as quickly as possible for the Ascension Ceremony. ”

"Zelath gathered a dozen Bakai and used his dark magic to transform their bodies."

Along the way, Zuo Chi had already informed Nasus of his experience in the underground treasure house, and while Nasus was terrified, he also knew that there was not much time left for Shurima!

Now that the Sun Emblem has been stolen, Zelas will definitely declare war on Shurima as quickly as he can when he is ready, as he will not be able to wait for Shurima to create the Ascendant from the Sun Disc.

It's no different from the prey waiting for the hunter to sharpen the butcher's knife and load the shotgun!

Listening to Nasus's story, a heaviness rose in Azir's heart.

"General."

Azir said softly, "In your opinion, who in the current empire can be qualified for ascension?" ”

"This"

For a moment, Nasus was also asked.

He subconsciously glanced at Zuo Chi beside him, but found that Zuo Chi was actually shaking his head at him!

Nasus said suspiciously, "Zuochi, haven't you always wanted to make up for your missing Ascension Power?" Now that you have recaptured the Sun Emblem for the Empire and made outstanding contributions, you are the most suitable person. ”

Zuo Chi still shook his head: "The result of my ascension or not will not change much, and the most important thing we need to do now is to increase the number of high-end combat power." ”

Since his family knows his own affairs, Zuo Chi doesn't want to fly up now, it's completely because he hasn't helped Aatrox to complete his final dream.

Zuo Chi clearly remembered that as long as he helped Aatrox achieve the ultimate ideal, he could obtain the most perfect ascension, and at the same time, he could also get a chance to peek into the origin of ascension.

It's hard to fly once, of course, until you're fully prepared.

Zuochi didn't want to perform a less-than-perfect ascension ritual and transform his appearance into a half-human, half-beast like Nasus and Renekton.

And what Zuo Chi said to Nasus actually has some truth, and the biggest disadvantage of Azir and Zelas now is that there are too few high-end combat power.

Zelas has a full twelve demigod-level Bakai under his command, and that's not counting the rest of the power; On Azil's side, there are only Nasus, Renekton, Zuo Chi, and Ramos.

There's hardly any comparison in this!

"But."

Nasus said in a somewhat gloomy mood: "In the current empire, who is qualified to pass the ascension ceremony? ”

Although the Order of the Sun during the Empire of Gushurima has fallen, and the Order's vetting of warriors who perform the Ascension Ritual has been reduced, one thing remains the same.

That is, regardless of whether or not they pass the approval of the Sun Order, those who participate in the Ascension Ritual must have strong faith and outstanding character, and they must also be unwavering in their loyalty to Shurima.

Otherwise, even if the Ascension Ritual is performed, the last person standing on the Sun Altar will only be a distorted Bhakai, not an Ascension!

For a moment, the hall fell silent again.

Azir and Nasus were bowing their heads in contemplation, while Ramos stood like a sculpture by the pillars of the main hall, unaware of what the three of them were discussing.

After a long silence, Nasus suddenly looked at Azir and Zuo Chi with bright eyes: "I wonder if the princess and Taliyah can perform the ascension ceremony?" ”

Zuo Chi: "This"

Not to mention anything else, Zuo Chi felt that just by swearing to be loyal to Shurima, the two of them probably wouldn't be able to pass.

After all, one of them was a mercenary who only recognized money, and the other was a tribal leader who thought Azir was a tyrant, and he didn't have any affection for Shurima at all.

After a long silence, Zuo Chi finally said:

"Your Majesty, scholar, I have a candidate here, but it depends on whether you agree or not."

Azir and Nasus looked at Zuochi at the same time, both of them with a look of anticipation in their eyes.

"Zuo Chi, who is it? Didn't you just come to the Shurima Empire, and you already knew the Imperial Warriors? ”

Zuo Chi shook his head: "He is not from Shurima, and he has lived in Acacia even now. ”

"Huh?"

This time, both Nasus and Azir's eyes were filled with doubt and incomprehension.

But after all, this was said by Zuo Chi, so neither of them chose to stop it, but continued to wait for him to finish.

Zuo Chi began to whisper: "Once, he was just a desert guide who walked on the brink of death for the sake of his family's livelihood, but later, his wife and daughter were all swallowed up by the void. After that, in order to avenge his wife and daughter, he went deep into the void with his mortal body, killing countless void creatures, and even now, he still walks on that land, constantly killing void creatures that try to attack humans, even if he is corrupted by the void beyond recognition. ”

"He's truly a mortal on par with a god!"

"Now, he lives only for his daughter and for slaying the Void creatures, and if Shurima can help him fulfill his wishes, his loyalty to Shurima will not waver in the slightest."

"Finally."

Zuo Chi said in a deep voice: "He is still the current holder of the Blade of the Underworld!" ”

Just as Zuochi's words fell, both Nasus and Azil's eyes flashed with extremely strong emotional fluctuations.

Although Zuo Chi's narration was extremely short, the two of them still heard a huge amount of information from this short sentence.

Entering the Void with a mortal body and slaying countless Void creatures is enough to prove his strength and perseverance.

It's just that

Azir was a little worried, having wandered in the void for many years, his mind.

After a long silence, Azir finally spoke, "Zuochi, can you bring this friend of yours to the Imperial Capital of Shurima?" ”

"Uh."

Zuo Chi hurriedly waved his hand: "This is not my friend, it's my elder." ”

Just kidding, you can't call your father-in-law brothers.

Azir was slightly stunned at first for Zuo Chi's answer, but he continued: "Can you bring him here as quickly as possible?" ”

Now, Azir has no choice.

He also felt the sense of crisis that was coming, so he had to do everything he could to improve his capital.

Three thousand years ago, he lost to Zelas, it was the pain of his life, and this time, he couldn't afford to lose again no matter what!

Zuo Chi nodded after a slight groan: "I'll leave now, during the time I'm away, Your Majesty can continue to look for someone who can ascend." ”

"Good!"

In this way, the final decision was finalized, and Zuo Chi left the main hall and headed straight for the place where the three girls of Kai'Sa were.

Behind him, Azir and Nasus were also completely busy.

The two began to summon the only generals of Shurima's army into the main hall in batches, and reviewed their character and loyalty.

After saying goodbye to Kaisha and Taliyah, Zuochi rushed out of Shurima's imperial capital and flew towards the east with full firepower.

Just one day later, Zuochi was back on the eastern frontier of the Shurima Empire, and one further south he would enter the territory of Acacia.

However, Zuo Chi did not go to the location of the round agreed with Cassadine as soon as possible, but flew to the battlefield with Zorani again.

Before going to Cassadine, Zuo Chi had to find another person.

It should be said that it is a group of people.

——

The Shurima Continent, west of the Dasai Desert, is one of the harshest areas in almost the entire Dasai Desert.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a furious blast of arcane energy bombarded somewhere in the desert, and in an instant, the heavy yellow sand was blown away, and a huge pit appeared in its place.

A group of firstborn, large, one-eyed Sandvisioners appeared first, followed by several Desolate Wanderers and Zelas.

Under Zelas's condescending scrutiny, the yellow sand in the pit suddenly began to sink downward, and then a deep passage appeared in front of everyone.

This is an ancient tomb that was discovered by the Sandvisioners while searching for a place to place the Energy Obelisk.

At that time, the Sand Sighters had sent a large number of Cultists of Destruction into the tomb to investigate the situation, but the results were unexpected.

There were dozens of Destruction Believers who entered the ancient tomb, but only three people came out standing in the end, and when they walked out, the bodies of the three people seemed to have been completely drained, shaped like a tree, and they didn't live long before they died of old age.

This bizarre scene caught the attention of the Stalkers, who chose to pass the message on to Zelas in Neremar.

And for Zelas, who used to be the administrator of the Shurima Empire's library, he almost immediately thought of the existence that only existed in legends.

The world's knowledge of him is limited to legends, and even versions of legends are varied.

Some say he was a certain king in Shurima's history, some say he was a yodeler who came from the spiritual realm to the material realm, and some even say that he was a cursed thing with a myriad of negative emotions coming together.

Almost everyone who saw him died, not by a weapon or magic, but by old age like a withered flower in the extreme!

Combined with this rumor, everyone will leave no effort to stay away when they hear his news.

But no matter what the world says, Zelas sees another side of him - his worth in war!

In Zelas's opinion, if it can be used, there is no such thing as a double-edged sword in this world, he will only be a sharp weapon against the enemy.

Looking at the deep tunnel ahead, Zelas entered the tomb surrounded by a crowd of believers.

With the help of dazzling blue light, Zelas saw many murals on the sides of the narrow corridor.

The murals were painted in an eerie style, full of carnage and vendettas, and even though he had read poetry, he had never seen it anywhere.

"Tick! Tick! ”

Suddenly, Zelas heard the strange sound of running water in his ears, and he actually felt the wet wind hit his face.

This is the driest place in the entire Dasai Desert, not to mention the basement of more than ten meters, I am afraid that there is not a trace of water in tens of meters and hundreds of meters, but now, Zelas actually feels the existence of water!

In fact, if Zelas still had a sense of taste, he would have found that the water was still salty.

"Step, step, step~!"

As the Cultists of Destruction walked at the forefront, the sound of their footsteps in the water became more and more intense, echoing in the darkness.

A solemn burial chamber appeared in front of it, in which transparent water beads were constantly seeping outward.

Zelas's arm swung out, and the Cultists of Destruction in front of him pushed the heavy stone door of the tomb open, and then everyone's bodies shook violently.

The moment the door of the tomb opened, the bodies of the Destroyers at the front began to dry up rapidly, and it took almost a few breaths for them to turn into skinny corpses and fall to the ground.

Like the plague, the phenomenon was spreading, and when he came to Zelas, two desolate walkers stood in his way.

While the Defilers weren't withering like the Cultists of Destruction, their fully converted bodies were a little dimmer.

In the next moment, a childish and cautious voice came from the tomb:

"Are you here to be my friends?"

(End of chapter)