Runeterra: I actually know a little bit about everything

"What are you all standing there for? Run!"

Upon hearing the sound, Taliyah and Sivir turned around simultaneously, and then completely different expressions appeared on their faces.

Taliyah: "Zuo Chi? It's you!"

Sivir took a half step back. She suddenly felt like she was caught between a rock and a hard place. She hadn't dealt with Xerath yet, and now there was another one on the Darkin team.

Opposite Taliyah, Zuo Chi carried three weapons on his shoulders, squinting at the smoke ahead.

The next instant, Zuo Chi drew his longsword and slashed forward.

The violent arcane energy pierced through the yellowish-brown dust and collided violently with Zuo Chi's longsword.

"boom!"

Amidst the dust and smoke, Xerath's figure flew out and collided directly with Zuo Chi.

"Ascended!" Xerath roared.

Zuo Chi hovered in the air, scrutinizing Xerath from head to toe. After a moment, Zuo Chi said calmly:

"Xerath, with me here, I won't let you hurt them. Azir and his army will be here soon. You're going to die!"

Upon hearing Zuo Chi's words, Xerath fell silent.

From the collision just now, he was able to sense Zuo Chi's strength. He knew very well that Zuo Chi was no weaker than Nasus.

Perhaps given time, he can defeat Zuo Chi, but what then?

Azir and his army are almost here!

With that thought in mind, Xerath's gaze fell once again on Sivir and Taliyah.

Now, cutting your losses and leaving as soon as possible is the best course of action.

We'll see each other again soon!

As soon as he finished speaking, Xerath fled into the distance. Zuo Chi did not stop him, after all, only Azir himself knew whether he had brought an army or not.

Just as Xerath's figure was about to disappear into the portal, he suddenly turned to look at Nasus in the ruins.

"Nasus, I believe you will soon receive the gift I have for you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xerath and his followers vanished completely from everyone's sight.

With that, the dust finally settled.

Zuo Chi descended from the sky and first came to Nasus. A yellowish-brown light shone in his hand, and the building pressing down on Nasus was lifted up and slammed to one side.

Zuo Chi smiled helplessly and said, "Grand Scholar, please rise."

Nasus looked at the earthy yellow light in Zuo Chi's hand with a scrutinizing gaze. He was somewhat puzzled as to why Zuo Chi could also use rock magic.

Could he and Taliya be of the same race?

And isn't Zuo Chi on the same team as Varus? Why is he here?

Did he suddenly realize his mistake and decide to join the Shurima Empire?

Nasus slowly rose and bowed slightly to Zuo Chi: "Thank you, Your Excellency."

Zuo Chi shook his head, then looked at Taliyah beside him.

Taliya skipped over to Zuo Chi's side, looking him over like a curious child:

"Zuo Chi, long time no see. You seem even stronger now. Why are you here?"

Clearly, Taliyah's question is also something Nasus and Sivir want to know.

Zuo Chi shrugged: "I was originally going to look for someone, but when I passed by here I sensed some commotion, so I came to check it out."

Facing his good friend, Zuo Chi couldn't help but raise his hand and tap her head: "How could you be so reckless, daring to attack Xerath so rashly?"

Taliya covered her forehead with her hand and said somewhat dejectedly, "I can't just watch the Grand Scholar and the Princess be killed by that person, can I? They are both my friends."

Zuo Chi was well aware of Taliya's warm-hearted nature, so he didn't press her further on this issue.

Beside them, Nasus and Sivir watched Zuo Chi and the other person get along very well, both very curious.

Finally, just to be on the safe side, Nasus asked, "If I remember correctly, you are supposed to be Varus's companion. Why are you here?"

As Charical's guardian, Nasus had to find out the answers to these questions.

Zuo Chi waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I'm not here for Charikar. Besides, I've parted ways with Verus. I'm going to look for someone else this time."

Hearing Zuo Chi's words and seeing his natural expression, Nasus felt a little more at ease.

So they've truly abandoned darkness and embraced the light?

After all, the other party had just saved him, so Nasus naturally had to show his goodwill.

Whom are you looking for? Perhaps I can show you the way.

"Oh?"

Zuo Chi's eyes lit up, and he asked expectantly, "I'm looking for Aatrox. Do you know where he is?"

Nasus: "."

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This is the harshest part of the Great Desert, where fierce winds sweep across every corner, relentlessly plundering all the moisture and warmth from this land.

This is an absolute forbidden zone for the living; even the most experienced explorers and mercenaries would not risk setting foot here.

But at that very moment, footsteps echoed through this forbidden area.

A figure emerged from the sandstorm as it approached from afar, yet the sharp, knife-like sand grains failed to leave any mark on his body.

The figure's eyes were blood-red, yet utterly empty. Saliva dripped continuously from its crocodile-like mouth onto the sand, and the crescent-shaped axe in its hand gleamed with a chilling, soul-stirring light under the sun.

Renekton, the Desert Butcher!

After escaping from the imperial tombs, Renekton wandered every corner of Shurima.

He searched desperately for the figure he had remembered for thousands of years—his brother!

"Nasus, you coward, I will tear you to pieces!"

Just then, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in Renekton's empty eyes, because he suddenly sensed a familiar aura.

Xerath!

Just as Renekton was about to swing his axe, a bird made entirely of arcane energy appeared in front of him.

The birds vanished as they approached Renekton, leaving only a voice in his ear.

"Nasus is located southeast of the Great Cypress Desert!"

Chapter 149. A Clan of One Blood, A Battle of Brothers! The Darkborn Reappears.

While Nasus and Zuo Chi were chatting in the ancient city, unbeknownst to them, a figure had already followed Nasus's aura and arrived outside the ancient city.

In the desert, scorched black by the previous battle, Renekton narrowed his eyes as he looked at the ancient city ahead. A strong killing intent emanated from his body, even weakening the howling wind.

Finally, he had no more doubts, gripped the crescent-shaped axe tightly, and let out a deafening roar.

"Roar!"

In the southeastern part of the Great Desert, Zuo Chi and his group arrived at the center of the ancient city and prepared to rest there for a while.

Without a doubt, Nasus was going to take Taliyah and Sivir back to the Shurima capital, while Zuo Chi was preparing to continue his journey to find Aatrox.

"Zuo Chi, if possible, I hope you can consider my suggestion."

At this moment, Nasus spoke softly again:

"Alliance with the Darkin is ultimately not the right path. You have not seen the damage the Darkin have done to this land, but I have. I know their bloodshed and brutality better than anyone else. They are definitely not your best choice."

As an Ascended God who existed before the First Darkin War, Nasus witnessed the Darkin War, which lasted for fifteen hundred years.

That's why Nasus wanted to advise Zuo Chi to stay true to himself and not be influenced by the Darkin, lest he become one of them.

Zuo Chi also possesses the power of ascension, though incomplete, which still demonstrates his deep connection with the Shurima Empire.

At a time when the Shurima Empire desperately needs manpower, Nasus really hopes that Zuochi can stand on their side.

Faced with Nasus's advice, Zuo Chi simply shook his head and didn't say anything more.

"Nasus, Zolane and I are enemies. I must kill her first!"

Today, Shurima is home to many completely different factions, and these factions are truly sworn enemies, irreconcilable with each other.

Shurima is truly the most chaotic place in all of Runeterra right now!

The legitimate forces of the Shurima Empire, led by the last Tsar Azir and the ascended god Nasus; the pseudo-reign led by Xerath, attempting to overthrow Azir; the faction led by Aatrox and his legions dedicated to eliminating Zolani; the faction led by Zolani dedicated to eliminating the entire world; and scattered forces like Varus and Moniira.

Of all these forces, the only ones who can help Zuo Chi kill Zolani now are Aatrox and his legion members.

His purpose in coming to Shurima was to kill Zoranny with Aatrox, but he had temporarily allied with Varus because he did not know Aatrox's location.

However, if he could really kill Zolani, Zuo Chi wouldn't mind going to the Shurima Empire afterwards.

Whether it was for his incomplete ascension power or for his promise to the girl clad in void armor.