Runeterra: I actually know a little bit about everything

Just as Zuo Chi and the group of Light Sentinels entered Shadow Isle, an extremely mysterious figure appeared outside Shadow Isle.

As if appearing out of thin air, they crossed the veil between the spiritual and material realms and materially materialized near the Shadow Isles.

As she scrutinized the black mist ahead, the sheep spirit wearing the wolf spirit mask gradually tightened her grip on the longbow in her hand. Her gaze beneath the wolf spirit mask was deep and solemn.

Beside Yang Ling, a wolf-headed phantom wearing a Yang Ling mask floated in the air, circling around Yang Ling's body.

Kindred, one of the Reapers of Runeterra!

Kindred is not a single person's name, but rather a name shared by the wolf spirit and the sheep spirit.

Kindred, as the most unique reaper in Runeterra, has two independent spirits, Lamb and Wolf, yet they have never been separated.

Where the lamb goes, the wolf follows!

As the Grim Reaper, Kindred's mission is to send the departed souls to paradise, which is the underworld!

For those who accept their fate, the longbow of the sheep spirit can swiftly send them away from the paradise of the living; while those who attempt to escape their destiny will be hunted down by the wolf spirit and fall painfully under its powerful bite.

To deny Kindred's existence is to deny the natural laws governing the operation of all things!

For Kindred, who is a Grim Reaper, the existence of the Shadow Isles is nothing short of heresy.

Bound by the black mist of the Shadow Isles, the souls within can never be freed, nor can they travel to the underworld to enter the next cycle of reincarnation, which completely contradicts the Grim Reaper's philosophy.

This wasn't Kindred's first time visiting the Shadow Isles; in fact, she would go there periodically in an attempt to find a way to free the undead within.

Despite his strength, Kindred is restricted by his identity and cannot enter the Shadow Isles. He can only wander around the outskirts of the Shadow Isles, constantly searching for a way to liberate them.

"Little lamb, it seems we still have no way out."

At this moment, the wolf spirit wearing the sheep spirit mask slowly spoke. His voice was hoarse and deep, but his gaze toward the sheep spirit was unusually peaceful.

Sheep Spirit withdrew her gaze, raised her hand and gently brushed the mask from Wolf Spirit's face, her voice soft and melodious:

"Soon, dear wolf. Soon."

(In the game, when Kindred buys the Blade of the Ruined King, an Easter egg is triggered, and Lamb says, "Forged in a place that doesn't welcome us.")

After entering the Shadow Isles from the north, Zuo Chi had been searching for Maokai and Yorick.

Following the previous path, Zuo Chi arrived outside the Twisted Treeline.

Nothing has changed here. The twisted trees resemble ferocious demons, and the occasional echoes of the howls of the dead constantly tear at the minds of the living.

"Tap tap~~"

In the oppressive atmosphere, Zuo Chi's footsteps became unusually loud.

After walking a distance, Zuo Chi arrived at the interior of the Twisted Treeline. It was then that Zuo Chi saw the thick vines scattered around him, as well as the tall figure at the very front.

Maokai's appearance remained unchanged, except that the tumors on his body seemed to have increased, and the aura emanating from his body had become more violent.

He simply stood quietly in the center of the forest, his tree roots firmly planted in the dark earth, as if he were truly just a tree infected by the curse of ruin.

Zuo Chi saw that in front of Mao Kai, an evil spirit was wandering among the trees, appearing pale and dark in the night.

In the past, Maokai would always pierce its heart with its roots to drive these filthy creatures out of its territory, but now, it did not move.

He was too exhausted, too tired to resist, too tired to face everything before him.

He had already reduced his chances of survival to the limit; he had to do everything in his power to preserve the last remaining life-giving water within him, for it was his only hope for reviving Fuguang Island.

Looking at Maokai at this moment, a very complicated expression flashed in Zuo Chi's eyes.

He came to Maokai's side and raised his hand to cover Maokai's arm, which was covered with tree knots.

A rich life force burst forth from Zuo Chi's hands, continuously flowing into Mao Kai's body.

"Click! Click! Click!"

Kai Mao's bark began to crack, and at the same time, his head, which had been hidden below, rose up, his cloudy eyes looking at Zuo Chi in front of him with a look of confusion.

When he saw the person standing in front of him, a deep sense of disbelief flashed in Maokai's eyes.

"Zuo Zuochi?"

Zuo Chi smiled gently at Mao Kai: "Mao Kai, it's been a long time, but you've made it in time."

Maokai shook off the dust and sand from his body and slowly stood up: "It really is you!"

Even now, Maokai still can't quite believe his eyes.

Indeed, Zuo Chi once said when he left that he would return with help soon, but Mao Kai always took it as a joke to encourage him.

But now, Zuo Chi has actually come back!

Moreover, Maokai could clearly sense that Zuo Chi's power had made a qualitative leap compared to before.

Zuo Chi looked up at Mao Kai and said with a smile, "I promised you I'd come back, so I can't go back on my word."

Maokai's eyes were full of hope, but after hesitating for a moment, he shook his head.

“Zuo Chi, the two of us alone are no match for Foyego in the black mist. He may not be your opponent elsewhere, but on Shadow Isles, he will not lose to anyone.”

"My strength only allows me to make one last move, so my last move must be made only when I am absolutely certain of success."

Hearing Maokai's disappointed and insecure tone, Zuo Chi patted his arm: "Maokai, do you remember what I once told you?"

"Huh? What?" Maokai asked, puzzled.

Zuo Chi's gaze swept over everything around him. He said, "I told you to give me some time, and I would bring people to help you. And now, I'm here, I really have brought people!"

"But."

The long-standing repression had made this once kind and powerful ancient god extremely insecure: "How can ordinary combat power possibly contend with the black mist?"

"You'll see when you go."

Zuo Chi raised his right hand, and in his hand was a dense mass of ascending power.

“Maokai, take my power and set off from the northern coast of the Shadow Isles, heading north. You will find them.”

Maokai looked at the Ascension Power that Zuo Chi handed over, his huge eyes were completely illuminated by the golden light, and after a long time, Maokai nodded his huge head.

"Zuo Chi, let's set off now!"

"Wait for Maokai."

After handing the Ascension Power that represented his identity to Maokai, Zuochi suddenly called out to him.

Under Maokai's questioning gaze, Zuo Chi said softly, "You go ahead, and while you're at it, please tell them about the next steps of the plan."

"What are you going to do?" Maokai asked with some concern. "The Shadow Isles are very dangerous right now. Fryeglor has gone mad."

Zuo Chi chuckled and shook his head: "I have something very important to do."

After scrutinizing Zuo Chi for a long time, Maokai finally turned his head to look into the depths of the Twisted Treeline.

"Zuo Chi, good luck. In any case, I will be grateful for everything you have done."

"Yorick, come over here!"

Shortly after Maokai's voice fell, a figure shrouded in a black robe appeared in front of Zuo Chi.

When Yorick saw Zuo Chi again, he was equally surprised.

At that moment, Maokai's voice rang out: "Come with me, Yorick. Folyago is looking for you. Your Mist Maiden has the soul fragment he desires, and he will not let you go."

After a long silence, Yorick finally nodded.

"Lord Mokai, I am willing to travel with you."

After bidding farewell to Zuo Chi once again, Maokai, carrying the plan Zuo Chi had told him, sped towards the northern Shadow Isles, with Yorick following behind him.

Just as Maokai said, the Maiden of the Mist summoned by Yorick contains a fragment of Ysuld's soul, and he is also one of Folyego's targets.

Watching Maokai and Yorick disappear into the distance, Zuo Chi withdrew his gaze, gripped the hilt of his Star Iron Longsword, and plunged headlong into the black fog to the south.

Compared to last time, Zuo Chi's power has undergone a tremendous change. He no longer needs to fear the evil god, the Vile Throat, who is blocking the outer edge of the Twisted Forest.

All he needed to do was travel south to find the lost king!

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"How dare your filthy hands touch my queen!"

Just as Zuo Chi was rushing south from the north of the Shadow Isles, the atmosphere on Foygo's side was extremely tense.

Thresh was sent flying by Foygo's sword, rolling a long way on the ground in a very sorry state.

Despite this, Thresh still stood up humbly and cautiously.

"My king, it was my oversight."

However, when Thresh said those words, no one noticed the burning hatred and resentment in his eyes.

Clearly, his pieces have begun to slip out of his control.

Thresh bowed slightly to Folgo and retreated to the side, leaving Folgo alone among the Sentinels of Light.

At this moment, the Light Sentinels were watching Foyego intently. Sena moved to the front of the group, while the others spread out, forming a semi-circle around her.

Foygo looked at the Light Sentinel in front of him, his gaze never lingering on anyone else for a moment; he was only staring intently at Sena at the very front.

Folgo slowly raised his right hand, the Broken King's Sword pointing directly at Sena's chest.

"How dare you possess her soul! Give it back to me!!"