Runeterra: I actually know a little bit about everything

Anivia lowered her eyes and used all her strength to turn her head to look at Zuo Chi.

"Zuo Chi, I'm begging you. I hope you can save my brother and younger brother while ensuring your own safety. Idhaoug and Sister Seal are on their way. I just hope you can buy us some time."

Zuo Chi stood on Ornn's shoulder, gazing at Aatrox's figure in the distance, his eyes filled with an extremely complex expression.

Who would have thought that Aatrox, who had been missing for so long, would appear here at this time?

Keep in mind that even Rhaast and Varus couldn't sense Aatrox's presence at that time, and Zuo Chi once thought that Aatrox had already left Freljord.

But who would have thought that he would appear at this time, and Zuo Chi could guess his purpose with his toes: the physical bodies of Ornn and Volibear.

To be honest, because of Zolani, Zuo Chi didn't really want to be enemies with Aatrox. After all, he wanted to unite with Aatrox and the Darkin to completely crush Zolani, this menace.

However, now that things have come to this point, he has to choose between Aatrox and the Anivia siblings.

Fortunately, he and Aatrox had no contact since their last encounter in the Shurima desert, and he had almost been killed by Aatrox last time. In addition, considering the kindness that Anivia and Ornn had shown him, Zuo Chi had no reason not to stand on their side.

Therefore, targeting Aatrox became a logical next step.

Slowly drawing out the Star Iron Longsword wrapped in cloth, Zuo Chi's ascension power began to converge into the longsword, and his arm was transforming into an ascension form.

In the distant sky, Aatrox stared at Ornn and Volibear, the power gathered in his Darkin greatsword reaching its peak.

He could no longer delay, because he could sense that the giant white boar was rushing towards them at high speed.

Although Aatrox was unaware of the relationship between Idhouug and Ornn, taking immediate action now was undoubtedly the best option, just in case.

Moreover, it won't give Ornn and Volibear any time to recover their strength.

"Whoosh! Bang!"

A burst of crimson energy suddenly erupted from behind the crimson wings, and Aatrox charged straight at Ornn.

Just as Aatrox was about to reach Ornn, Volibear's claws slammed down from the sky, striking Aatrox's greatsword heavily.

"Intruder, die!"

"Clang! Boom!"

The ear-piercing hum of metal clashing rang out, and dazzling sparks even flashed where the claws met the greatsword.

Despite the significant conflict between Volibear and his brother, he could never allow an outsider to turn his sword against his brother.

Especially after what happened with Anivia, it's even less likely.

However, his strength was ultimately exhausted.

With just one strike, Volibear's massive body was sent flying backward, and the force of the recoil from his claws caused him to fall backward as well.

His opponent was no ordinary person, but Aatrox, who was among the top in the entire Runeterra!

With his current strength, he is absolutely no match for Aatrox.

Volibear's massive body crashed heavily to the ground, while Aatrox charged once more at Ornn, who had his back to him.

However, facing Aatrox who was already within arm's reach, Ornn simply held Anivia in his arms and murmured something softly, without moving his body at all.

Once again, because of his battle with Volibear, all of his few beloved people fell before him.

Whether it was the former members of the Lu family or his sister Anivia, they all fell because of him.

At this moment, Ornn's state of mind could almost be described as utter despair.

In this situation, Aatrox reached the back of Ornn's head with almost no hindrance.

As Aatrox gazed upon the demigod's physical body so close at hand, the bloodlust in his eyes intensified. A surge of sword energy flowed from his greatsword, and countless chains of malevolent fire flew out from both sides of his body, hurtling straight forward.

Just as Aatrox's greatsword was about to reach Ornn behind him, a long sword, entirely dark purple and covered with stars, suddenly appeared in front of Aatrox!

"when!"

The greatsword and the longsword clashed violently, and it was at this moment that Aatrox felt that power that was all too familiar to him.

The power of ascension!

The next instant, Zuo Chi's partially ascended body appeared in front of Aatrox, and at the same time, Zuo Chi thrust out his arms, forcefully knocking Aatrox's body back.

"mortal!"

Forcibly stopping his retreating body, Aatrox stared in disbelief at Zuo Chi in front of him.

He couldn't imagine why Zuo Chi possessed the power of ascension, and why this mortal, whom he could have crushed with a flick of his wrist, actually had the power to contend with him.

“What do you want to do!” Aatrox roared.

He didn't understand why Zuo Chi had found him a physical body, but when he tried to take it away, Zuo Chi chose to stand in front of him.

Zuo Chi was staring at the long sword in his hand. He could clearly sense that after entering the ascension form, the blue-gold stars on his arm seemed to have interacted with the star iron long sword in some way.

Slowly raising his head, Zuo Chi looked at Aatrox in the distant sky.

He smiled gently at Aatrox: "Aatrox, long time no see."

Now it seems that Zuo Chi knows that Aatrox should have already obtained Tryndamere's physical body. However, Zuo Chi did not expect that Aatrox would still be unsatisfied and would actually want to reach out to the true demigod of Freljord!

It has to be said that he is indeed very bold and patient!

If it weren't for the Ornn and Volibear incident, probably no demigod would fear the incomplete Aatrox in his current form.

Even so, he remained in hiding in Freljord for so long.

And they actually got this opportunity.

The heart of the greatsword in Aatrox's hand pounded continuously as he stared intently at Zuo Chi: "Mortal, you dare to stop me?"

Zuo Chi nodded noncommittally:

“You have obtained Tryndamere’s physical body and your power has been largely restored. You should go find Zolani now, instead of staying here any longer.”

"What I'm doing now is to better crush Zolani!"

A surge of power erupted from Aatrox's body once again; he no longer wanted to waste any more words with Zuo Chi.

Since this human is determined to die, then he will kill him first, and then take Ornn and Volibear's bodies.

"Oh!"

Aatrox flapped his wings again and charged madly toward the left pool.

Zuo Chi also understood that talking alone was not enough to buy time. He now had to use his own strength to block Aatrox's attack for Ornn and Volibear.

"boom!"

The greatsword and the longsword clashed again. Zuo Chi raised his arm and retreated a few steps. At the same time, countless chains of fiery energy flew out from behind Aatrox, like sharp tentacles, stabbing towards Zuo Chi's body from all directions.

A blue phoenix mark lit up between Zuo Chi's brows, and the blizzard began to gather rapidly. Thick icicles appeared around Zuo Chi's body, heading straight for the chains of evil fire.

Dark orange flames and ice clashed violently, and countless bursts of snow mist filled the sky around Zuo Chi and Aatrox.

And amidst the snow and mist, a dull knocking sound continued to echo.

Aatrox used his greatsword as a hammer, slashing repeatedly at Zuo Chi's longsword, while Zuo Chi's body was constantly pushed back by the force of the collision with Aatrox's power.

Although Zuo Chi had once again received the blessing of the Ice Goddess Anivia, his pure power was still slightly inferior to that of the top demigods.

Perhaps Zuo Chi's power is now comparable to that of Varus and Rhaast, but compared to Aatrox, he is still somewhat inferior.

With his arms trembling violently, Zuo Chi's body was retreating rapidly.

In a split second, Zuo Chi dodged Aatrox's greatsword by sidestepping it, and without hesitation, slashed at Aatrox's sword-wielding arm with his longsword.

If the connection between Aatrox's greatsword and his body can be severed, his soul will return to the greatsword, and he will completely lose the ability to move.

However, if Zuo Chi understood this, how could Aatrox not understand it himself?

Aatrox's arm muscles tensed instantly, and with his immense strength, he forcefully reversed the greatsword's downward slash, then clashed with Zuo Chi's longsword with an upward sweep.

"boom!"

The crimson gold and blood red energies collided violently once again, sending Zuo Chi and Aatrox flying backwards simultaneously.

Almost at the same time, a dazzling red light flashed in Zuo Chi's hand, and a rune wrapped in a mysterious scroll appeared in his hand!

With Anivia's blessing, Zuo Chi was confident that he could use the power of the World Rune to a greater extent.

Under these circumstances, his power will undergo a complete qualitative change; however, he will also have to bear the cost of using the World Rune.

"Brother, younger brother."

Suddenly, just as Zuo Chi was about to unwrap the scroll wrapped in the world runes, he heard Anivia's extremely weak voice again.

Along with Zuo Chi, Ornn and Volibear also looked towards Anivia.

"Help him, give him our blessing."

"!?"

A look of blankness flashed across Zuo Chi's eyes. He hadn't expected Anivia to make such a request to Orn and Volibear.

However, looking at Ornn and Volibear's weakened bodies, Zuo Chi still shook his head.

“Anivia, I’m fine. Using the power of a World Rune won’t have much of an impact. Ornn and Volibear are too weak to use their own power anymore.”

"Okay!" As if he hadn't heard Zuo Chi's words, Orn nodded sullenly.

Flame patterns lit up on his ram horns once again, and his previously listless aura became powerful for a moment.

“Zuo Chi, my friend, you are worthy of my blessing,” Orn said in a deep voice. “Moreover, this is Anivia’s request, and you are doing this to help us, so I will not refuse.”