Twin Cities: I am the man of many myths

Chapter 228 The Secrets of Ancient Times, Li Ke said: Then, let's capture the gods.
If Volibear is determined to run, then Godless can stop him, even though his strength is currently diminished.

Therefore, even though Lissandra was unwilling, her tall figure stood in the air, exuding an extremely cold aura, but she could only coldly watch Volibear's fleeing shadows.

With her sharp canine teeth biting into a lip, Lissandra sighed helplessly.

"Why are you sighing? Didn't we win?"

Hearing Lissandra sigh, Rick looked at her curiously.

After chasing for a while, Ahri returned at some point and was flying beside Li Ke, curiously looking at Lissandra. Her small face, peeking out from between her white hair, was full of vigilance, and she was looking at Lissandra with some nervousness.

Hmm. This woman is a bit stronger than her, but if it really comes down to a fight, Ahri has a lot of tricks up her sleeve!
It's not that I'm actually afraid of her!
Because combat is not simply a matter of comparing numbers. It's not that if one side has a combat power of 100 and the other side has 95, the one with 95 will definitely lose. There are many factors involved, such as fighting spirit, mentality, environment, and the "attribute factors" between the two sides.

Upon hearing Li Ke's question, Lissandra replied in a low voice, "If I miss this opportunity, will I be able to kill him again?"

Lissandra said, then sighed again.

Lissandra was truly frustrated because this was her best chance to kill Volibear. There would never be another opportunity like this. Volibear would never dare to stand up so brazenly again. In the future, whenever he sensed the presence of several gods around him, he would probably start thinking about running away.

Li Ke looked at the depressed Lissandra speechlessly, feeling that Lissandra was overthinking things.

Did she really want to kill Volibear?
After comprehending the power of the laws, Li Ke also discovered something: although his power of the laws was born from the Soul Lotus, it can be said to be a completely new path on Runeterra, a path that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. On this great path of the laws, only Li Ke will be able to master it in the future.

However, at the same time, Spirit Blossom was also born on the other side of Runeterra. Spirit Blossom and Runeterra are not separate. The material realm and the spiritual realm are both part of Runeterra, just two sides of the same leaf.

Therefore, when Jin died, Rick sensed the emotions of Runeterra. If Ionia could give birth to spirits with self-awareness, then what about Runeterra?

The strange phenomena that occurred when Jinl died perfectly proved this point; Runeterra was saddened and grieving for Jinl's passing.

Sister Seal's voice rang out from the side, "Impossible, Lissandra. You really want to kill Volibear? Let's not even talk about how Runeterra will stop you from doing that. Just tell me, how do you plan to face Ornn then?"

"Orn? Didn't he break up with Volibear?" Snow Fox White thought for a moment after hearing Sister Seal's words and then spoke up.

She tilted her head back, avoiding Ahri's burning gaze.

Not surprising, to Ahri, the white snow fox is her brethren! They are both beautiful and cute little white foxes. Although Ahri's fox appearance is slender and well-proportioned, while the white fox's appearance looks a bit chubby and has longer fur, it doesn't matter. This is the first time Ahri has met another fox, and one that is almost as strong as herself!

But what about Bai? Ha, Ahri isn't her kin.
"Broken up?" Sister Seal gave a meaningful look.

"Okay, I know you and Ornn are on good terms now. Tell me, what's the situation between Ornn and Volibear?" Snow Fox White said, slightly annoyed by the Seal Sister's expression.

Lissandra also looked at Sister Seal, waiting for her answer.

The close relationship between Sister Seal and Ornn is well-known among the Old Gods of Freljord. After all, it was Sister Seal who introduced the seawater of the Frozen Sea to irrigate Freljord when Ornn carved it out with his hammer. The collision of extreme heat and extreme cold is what made Freljord the icy land it is today.

Sister Seal didn't mince words and said, "Orn isn't what you think. He may seem ruthless and cold-blooded, but in reality, his heart is just as warm and passionate as his outward appearance."

"He's just not good at expressing himself. He doesn't like to express his emotions with words and actions. He always hides them away. Whether he's happy or sad, he hides them away and digests them alone."

"I ask you, why did Ornn fight Volibear so fiercely?"

"I remember it was because of humans?" the snow fox Bai said, tilting its little head up.

As she spoke, a hint of happiness suddenly flashed in her eyes.

Well, she hasn't come out for a long time. This time, because of Volibear, she came out with the determination to die. After all, she was facing three ancient gods alone, so there was no way she could have survived. But now, not only has she survived, but she has also met up with her old friends and they are chatting now!

"Yes, because of humans. Volibear unilaterally broke with Ornn because Ornn refused to make weapons for him, but Ornn didn't take it seriously because he knew that his younger brother and sister had bad tempers."

Anivia once mischievously burned down Ornn's house, and Volibear had always argued with Ornn until Volibear destroyed Hearth Village, enraging Ornn, who then fought Volibear. "The Seal Sister, as the longest-living deity present, revealed the secrets of Freljord's ancient past."

Snow Fox listened with great interest, as did Lissandra.

How long did Ornn actually live?

Nobody knows.
But one thing is certain: Ornn was the first being born on Runeterra, followed by Volibear and Anivia. For a long time, there were only these three gods on Runeterra, so they helped each other and had a very good relationship.

Li Ke was listening attentively. He knew this story too; it was mentioned in the backstory of the three gods of Freljord. Anivia mischievously set fire to Ornn's house, Volibear fought Ornn, and so on. Li Ke knew all of these things.

However, he only knew the general outline, while Sister Seal's account was very detailed and interesting.

Ah Li was listening, but every deity present was older than Ah Li, so Ah Li simply treated it as listening to a story.

As for Tristana, the gunslinger has gone off to play in the snow again, especially chasing a reindeer and having a great time all by herself.

Sister Seal spoke softly, then continued, "You all believe that Ornn and Volibear fought to a draw in that battle, and on the surface that is true, but in reality, Ornn softened his heart again."

"If the fight continues, Ornn might be seriously injured, but Volibear will be killed. Ornn didn't use any of his prized weapons; he just fought Volibear with his hammer. He never intended to actually kill Volibear; he just wanted to teach Volibear a lesson."

“He values ​​humanity, but doesn’t he also value his own brother?” Sister Seal’s expression became complicated.

"Ornn felt guilty towards the people of Hearth Village. Those humans, whose average lifespan was less than sixty years, were a short time to Ornn, barely enough to oversleep. Yet it was they who caused Ornn to feel remorse and guilt. He couldn't face Hearth Village because he couldn't actually kill Volibear, so he chose to hide away and live with remorse and guilt."

Sister Seal looked at Lissandra and said, "So, in the situation just now, if Volibear hadn't run away and had chosen to fight to the death, we could have indeed killed him, but the consequence would have been facing an enraged Ornn. Lissandra, I think you should know this very well. You've dealt with Ornn before, haven't you?"

Lissandra nodded, her expression complex, took a deep breath, and exhaled, "I understand."

Lissandra said to Sister Seal.

Sister Seal said all this simply to tell Lissandra that there are some things that cannot be done.

Volibear is indeed their enemy, but he cannot be killed. He is the second life form of Runeterra, deeply loved by Runeterra. Killing him would change Runeterra as a result.

Without Volibear, the laws of lightning have lost their controller, and when the immense lightning strikes, all living beings will suffer as a result.

Kin and Volibear are not in the same league.

The latter is favored by Runeterra and also has an incredibly powerful older brother.

Ornn is the most powerful god in Runeterra, bar none.

Moreover, unlike Volibear, Ornn was not corrupted or tainted. Despite being severely injured and greatly weakened, when he gets enraged, even with Anivia's resurrection and nearly ten gods on their side, they still cannot withstand Ornn's fury.

After listening to Sister Seal's words, Li Ke looked at Lissandra, who had turned into a white-haired woman and returned to her normal size, and said with amusement, "Alright, Lissandra, don't be upset. Keeping Volibear around is still useful."

Lissandra looked at Rick, about to say something, but then closed her mouth, tilting her head back, her white pupils gazing at the sky. Then, she saw Janna; Riven had returned, and behind Janna followed a burly man—Udyr.

Interestingly, a black and red greatsword was flying beside Udyr. When Rick looked at the greatsword, he saw a red eye peering out from the hilt.

Ha, Aatrox really got taken care of by Udyr!

When Lissandra saw the returning gods, her gaze lingered on Riven for a moment before she asked Rick, "What did you mean by what you just said?"

“Lissandra, Volibear is very important to us. In the future, we will have many enemies. No matter how much of a bastard Volibear is, he is still a god of Runeterra.”

And as his old rival, you know his personality; he would never help outsiders attack Runeterra. Hmm... Now you understand what I mean, right?

Li Ke said to Lissandra with a smile.

From the very beginning, Rick never intended to actually kill Volibear. After all, Volibear's combat power was incredibly strong even among the Celestials, and Runeterra needed Volibear in the future.

The words Sister Seal had just spoken confirmed this for Li Ke.

That is, Volibear is a powerful bodyguard for Runeterra.

He, Ornn, and Anivia are powerful gods born from Runeterra to protect themselves. They are "native gods" of Runeterra, not the corrupted, nor the invaders like the Celestials, nor the gods created by the Ascended using Thor's power.

Leaving aside the Ascended, after all, during the Void Wars, Setaka's Ascended Legion proved themselves. They fought for Runeterra and for the glory of Shurima. As Darkin, they did indeed destroy and damage Runeterra, but that cannot erase what they did.

But the Protoss, eight out of ten of these guys are bastards, so if you catch them, just beat them up.

Therefore, in the future, as Li Ke grows stronger, the relations between the various nations on Runeterra ease, and they become more closely connected, and the Twin Cities' technology even begins to attempt to enter the universe, that time may be the time when Runeterra and Celestial Realm break out into war.

As for Volibear, Rick thinks that if a group of humans are sent out to praise him and "believe" in him, he might impulsively run off to be the vanguard.

Volibear is annoying as an enemy because he is powerful and ruthless, but what if he were a teammate?
Who wouldn't want a powerful teammate who shouts "Roaring thunder!" and then gets down on all fours, leading the charge with muscular build and a sharp head?

“That makes sense.” Lissandra’s eyes brightened; she understood what Li Ke meant.

With the Void invading in the future, how could Volibear not contribute? Throwing this bear into the Void and letting him fight there would be a great opportunity!

"And there's one more thing I have to say."

Li Ke smiled and said to Lissandra, then looked at the snow fox white and the seal sister.

Snow Fox White narrowed its eyes and looked at Li Ke: "What are you going to do?"

Lissandra also looked at Li Ke.

She had never underestimated Li Ke, because he knew more secrets than she did. However, she had to admit that she still underestimated him, because the three gods he brought were not native to Runeterra, and these three gods were very obedient to Li Ke.

Li Ke once said that if the void were to truly erupt, he would be able to summon more than twenty gods in the future.
If every god is that powerful... Lissandra fell silent. She dared not think about it, dared not think about the power behind Rick.

If Li Ke could really do that, then Runeterra would truly be his, and that wouldn't be an exaggeration at all.

"What are your plans for the future with Sister Seal?"

"I don't know, I want to wander around. Even though the agreement was broken, I will still listen to Anivia, so I'll just take a look. I've slept long enough," Snow Fox said after thinking for a moment.

Sister Seal said, "I should return to the North Sea. Although I also love Freljord, the situation there is complicated. The Old Gods there are always watching Freljord, and I have to protect the Freljordians who go out to sea."

Li Ke bent down, looked at the snow fox white, and said with a smile, "Well then, I have a suggestion for you to hear."

The snow fox nodded.

“I want you to work for me. When Anivia appears in the future, just say that I made you do this. I will tell Anivia that the era of the three sisters has returned: Ashe, Sejuani, and Lissandra. They will create a brand new Freljord. As for you and Sister Seal, I hope you can serve as the divine beast totems of the new clan.”

"The new Freljord will not abandon its traditions. Human clans need faith, and you also need the faith of humans. This is a good thing for both sides, isn't it?"

Snow Fox White's eyes brightened, while Sister Seal's gaze showed deep thought.

Lissandra opened her mouth, wanting to say something. She hadn't agreed to this kind of thing, had she?

But seeing Li Ke smiling at Xuehu Bai, she chose to remain silent.

Since we've chosen to trust Li Ke and believe he can handle the void, let's listen to him.

"Tell me, what are you planning to do?" Snow Fox White looked at Li Ke, not agreeing immediately, but asking instead.

Li Ke's smile faded, and he became serious.

He opened his mouth and said:
"To build a completely new Freljord, first of all, we need to find those lurking in the shadows. We need to prevent them from causing trouble later. Besides, they started the war, and since they responded to Volibear, they should pay the price for their defeat."

Did you know that in my hometown of Zu'an there's a saying: "War can break out at any time, but when the sound of war will stop is decided by the victors?"

Now, we are the victors, they are the losers. They think they can get away with it by hiding? No way! I'm not that kind. Therefore, I will drag them all out and make them sign an agreement using the power of the laws, to help humanity and choose a major clan as its guardian.

As Li Ke spoke, the seriousness on his face disappeared, replaced by an irrepressible smile.

"Therefore, I need you and Sister Seal to lead the way for us, to capture all those ancient gods you know and hate, to teach them a lesson one by one, and to force them to sign the agreement."

The snow fox's white eyes became even brighter.

What Li Ke said left Lissandra and Sister Seal with complicated expressions.

They captured deities and forced them to sign agreements.
Even during the peak of the three sisters' lives, no one dared to imagine such a thing!

But now, an outsider, the weakest human among those present, has spoken out.

Moreover, he was also encouraging the native Old Gods of Freljord to do this together.
Li Ke smiled and extended his hand towards Xuehu Bai, saying, "This is the punishment for the loser."

Snow Fox White's beautiful big eyes became even brighter, and her little paws involuntarily rose towards Li Ke's palm.

They hit it off immediately!

(End of this chapter)