Runeterra: I actually know a little bit about everything

Zuo Chi never forgot that he once told Kai'Sa that one day he would help her eradicate the Void Cultists from the land of Icathia.

If he wanted to sweep through the void of Icathia, he might not be able to do it alone. If he had the help of an ascended god, it would be much simpler.

Therefore, the most urgent task is to find Aatrox first. If there is an opportunity later, we can go to the capital of the Shurima Empire to help out and visit Taliyah and her people.

Seeing that Zuo Chi's attitude was very firm, Nasus did not say anything more.

Although he wanted to win over Zuo Chi, he wouldn't force anyone to do anything if it didn't work out.

After a long silence, Nasus said softly, "Let's get ready to leave, Zuo Chi. Thank you for this."

Zuo Chi shook his head and also walked towards the outside of the ancient city.

But at this very moment, a sudden change befell everyone.

"Roar!"

A deafening roar rang in everyone's ears, followed by an intensely strong killing intent.

"Ok?"

Zuo Chi frowned, gripping his long sword tightly, unsure of the source of the killing intent.

However, when Zuo Chi turned to look at Nasus beside him, he found that the resolute man's eyes were actually glistening with tears.

"???"

To be honest, Zuo Chi had never imagined that Nasus, an ascended god and the great general of the empire, would have such a sentimental side.

But then, as if he had just thought of something, Zuo Chi spoke softly:

"It's Renekton, isn't it?"

Nasus nodded emphatically, wiped his face somewhat awkwardly, and then quickly said to Zuo Chi:

"Excuse me for taking the liberty of keeping you company."

As soon as he finished speaking, Nasus ignored his injuries and ran quickly forward.

Behind him, Zuo Chi looked at the excited Nasus and couldn't help but sigh.

As an outsider, he really couldn't say much about this. He could only hope that Nasus could awaken Renekton.

Outside the city, Nasus charged madly toward the source of the roar.

Finally, after three thousand years, he was able to see his younger brother again.

"younger brother!"

Nasus called out and came to Renekton, wanting to embrace him and tell him about his longing for him over the past few thousand years.

However, Nasus was stunned when he saw Renekton's expression.

Cold, distant, expressionless, and full of murderous intent, Nasus didn't know how to describe his brother's eyes at this moment, but he knew that Renekton's feelings at this moment were definitely not as excited as his.

“Brother?” Nasus called softly.

"Don't call me brother, Nasus."

Finally, Renekton spoke slowly, and his first words pierced Nasus's heart like a steel needle.

Nasus's expression froze for a moment, but then Renekton's voice rang out again:

"Stop your hypocritical act, Nasus. I know you're disappointed that I didn't die! I doubt even you expected that I could escape alive from the Imperial Tomb."

Nasus swayed violently as he realized the key point in Renekton's words.

"Little brother, are you blaming me?"

At this moment, Nasus felt endless regret, and the scene from the past resurfaced in his mind like a nightmare.

Once, Xerath pushed Azir off the altar during his ascension ceremony and stole his ascension power.

After the massive explosion that destroyed the entire empire, Nasus and Renekton engaged in a fierce battle with Xerath.

However, despite the two brothers working together to fight the enemy, as time went on they found that they could not defeat Xerath!

With Xerath about to leave unharmed, Nasus and Renekton had no choice but to activate the impenetrable prison—the Imperial Tomb!

However, given Xerath's power, one of the brothers must sacrifice himself to keep Xerath trapped inside the Imperial Tomb, while the other completes the sealing of the Imperial Tomb from the outside.

In this way, one of them would have to be sealed away forever in the dark and sunless imperial tomb.

At that time, the two brothers had a fierce argument about who should be sealed away. Both the older and younger brothers were prepared to sacrifice themselves to save their brother.

Finally, taking advantage of Nasus's inattention, Renekton grabbed Xerath and rammed him into the Imperial Tomb.

Nasus, with tears in his eyes, used all his strength to close the gates of the imperial tomb.

The culprit behind the empire's destruction has been sealed away, but he has also lost his beloved younger brother.

From then on, Nasus fell into a slump. He even ignored the Ascended who were gradually corrupting their minds, eventually turning them into Darkin. Another disaster then befell Runeterra.

For the past three thousand years, Nasus has lived day and night in endless regret and remorse, the immortality of his ascended body turning from a blessing into a curse.

Despite his complete seclusion, he was always burdened by a heavy sense of guilt. He wandered quietly among the empty ruins, watching the desert gradually swallow up the traces of his homeland, mourning everything that had passed away.

Until recently, Azir was resurrected again, and the gates of the Imperial Tomb were opened once more. While Nasus was worried about Xerath's escape, a glimmer of hope that made him tremble with excitement also rose in his heart.

Is his brother still alive? Has he also escaped?

During this time, Nasus was incredibly excited every day, constantly looking forward to the day he would meet Renekton.

But now, he has finally met Renekton, yet his brother before him feels completely unfamiliar.

In his panic, Nasus attributed it all to Renekton blaming him, his brother, for sealing him away in the imperial tomb.

Renekton watched Nasus's performance and a cold smile suddenly appeared on his face:

"What a hypocritical performance, Nasus. Xerath was right. It seems you've had a very comfortable life for the past few thousand years."

A flicker of surprise crossed Nasus's eyes, but he quickly followed up with a sincere statement:

"Brother, what are you talking about? You're still blaming me, aren't you? Come back to the capital with me, and I'll make it up to you every day of the rest of my life."

"Blame you?"

Renekton gripped his crescent-shaped axe so tightly that veins bulged on his arm: "I don't blame you. All I want now is to tear you to pieces!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Renekton charged straight at Nasus.

Die, Nasus!

Faced with this sudden turn of events, Nasus's eyes were filled with disbelief. He couldn't understand why his brother had become like this.

What Nasus didn't know was that for the past three thousand years, while sealed in the Imperial Tomb, Renekton had been living under Xerath's spells and torment almost day and night.

In a one-on-one fight, Renekton was no match for Xerath, so he was completely unable to stop Xerath from tormenting him.

Xerath, however, didn't kill Renekton; he simply tormented him, immersing his mind and body in endless agony.

Initially, Renekton resisted Xerath's torment with his loyalty to the Empire and his love for his brother.

However, without his brother by his side, he was ultimately unable to contend with Xerath.

Whenever Renekton was on the verge of a mental breakdown, Xerath's voice would echo in his mind:

"Nasus is a hypocrite. The reason he sealed you and me together in this dark and sunless hell is so that he can enjoy the adoration and wealth of the people outside!"

"He never treated you like his brother; he was just using you!"

Perhaps Renekton could resist Xerath's temptations at first and curse him out, but what if the torment and temptation lasted for three thousand years?

Three thousand years later, Renekton's mind has been completely warped by Xerath, and only pain and hatred remain in his heart.

Now, filled with hatred for Nasus, he burst out of the imperial tomb, vowing to kill this hypocritical scoundrel!

However, Nasus was unaware of all of this.

"boom!"

The crescent-shaped axe collided with the war scepter, sending Nasus's already injured body flying backward. He slid a long distance across the desert before coming to a stop.

But before Nasus could react, Renekton was already in front of him again.

Renekton's attacks were relentless; every single one of his attacks was aimed at killing Nasus.

A purplish-black energy appeared in Nasus's hand and enveloped Renekton. After Renekton's movements slowed, Nasus called out in a trembling voice:

"Little brother, why?"

"Nasus, have you enjoyed your wealth and luxury for the past few thousand years? You've lived a life of luxury for so long, it's time for you to die!"

Renekton let out a fierce roar in the direction of Nasus, and the surging air wave instantly blew up the yellow sand around Nasus, forming a sand curtain that crashed towards Nasus.

Meanwhile, seeing that he couldn't kill Nasus with his current power, Renekton was no longer going to hold back.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The dull thumping of his heart grew louder and louder, and a blazing, pure power of ascension flowed through Renekton's body. He looked up at the sky and roared once more.

It was at this moment that Renekton's body began to grow rapidly at a visible speed, and the power of ascension, along with the sand, formed a forbidden domain around him.

A short while later, Renekton, who was nearly thirty meters tall, charged at Nasus once again.

Faced with his younger brother, Nasus didn't know how to help him overcome his hatred, yet he still had to protect this fragile empire; it wasn't time for him to die yet.

The same pure Ascension power erupted from Nasus's body, and his physique quickly became comparable to Renekton's.