Runeterra: I actually know a little bit about everything

"Alright, let's keep going!"

Zuo Chi took Kasha's hand and sped off ahead.

From their current position, they could see the enormous golden disc in the distant sky, from which clear water flowed continuously down before quickly merging into the earth below.

This is another important means by which the Celestials control the Shurima Empire—water!

In the vast desert of Shurima, nothing is more important than clear water.

The Sun Disk, however, possesses the ability to continuously produce clear, edible water. The water flowing from the Sun Disk forms Shurima's largest and most important river, which has become essential for the survival of countless people and has also garnered the faith and worship of countless citizens.

When Zuo Chi saw the Sun Disc, he knew that he and Kai'Sa were very close to the Shurima capital.

They hurried forward, and after walking for an unknown amount of time, Zuo Chi suddenly stopped abruptly. He then grabbed Kasha beside him and, with her lowered body, stealthily made his way forward.

Kasha was taken aback by Zuo Chi's sudden action, but seeing Zuo Chi's cautious demeanor, she remained silent and chose to quietly follow behind him.

After arriving at a sand dune, Zuo Chi raised his head and looked ahead, sensing the atmosphere in front of him. Suddenly, a feeling that was extremely familiar to him arose in his heart.

When Zuo Chi released his mental energy and focused his gaze completely on what was in front of him, he suddenly froze.

About a hundred meters ahead of him, beneath a blue electric grid covering the sky, a magnificent altar, covering an enormous area, stood majestically in the desert. On the altar were several huge blue energy obelisks, and below the altar were many devout believers.

At this moment, all the blue obelisks on the altar were lit up, the earth trembled, and dense blue lightning filled every place around.

Streams of pure power were drawn from the Shurima desert beneath the altar by the Energy Obelisk. Part of it was transmitted to the distant heavens by the obelisk, while the rest was poured into the bodies of the surrounding believers.

Just after the power was drained by the energy obelisk, Zuo Chi could clearly see that the desert below the altar had become even more barren. Even the originally granular yellow sand had completely turned into powder, and after being blown up by the gale, the visibility in the entire sky became very low.

Around the altar, the emaciated believers, holding staffs, knelt in frenzied worship, chanting incessantly:

"My God, Great Xerath, thank you for bestowing upon us power. We are willing to dedicate everything to you and serve you for life."

Looking at the scene before him, Zuo Chi's expression became somewhat inexplicable.

Zuo Chi could tell at a glance that these energy obelisks were drawing power from the Shurima desert to strengthen Xerath and his followers.

The Shurima desert was already barren, and with Xerath's actions, it seems the Shurima desert is getting closer and closer to becoming a forbidden land for the living.

It has to be said, Xerath really is a bastard.

Zuo Chi's gaze swept quickly across everything in front of him. He discovered that, in addition to the low-level believers, there was an arcane energy body standing next to the altar, which was nearly three meters tall. Compared to the low-level believers around him, this arcane energy body emitted a very strong aura, even several times stronger than the arcane energy bodies that Zuo Chi had encountered in Bergüen.

Turning his gaze back, Zuo Chi slowly placed his hand on the long sword at his waist.

Since Zuo Chi has decided to go to the capital of Shurima, it means that he will eventually stand on the opposite side of Xerath.

Since we are already at odds, let's first see what level of power these arcane energy bodies and believers have reached, so that we can prepare for the battle with them later.

"Zuochi".

At this moment, Kasha, sensing Zuo Chi's intention, whispered, "Be careful."

Zuo Chi smiled gently at Kaisa: "When we go to the capital of Shurima, we should bring some gifts. I was worried about it before, but now I don't have to worry about it anymore."

"Wait here for me, I'll be back soon."

The moment Zuo Chi finished speaking, his long sword was already drawn, and his figure had already darted a hundred meters away!

"boom!"

The Star Iron Longsword slashed out fiercely, and a visible torrent of energy crashed into the energy obelisk in front of it.

It was at this moment that the arcane energy entity that had been guarding the altar turned around in this direction.

"who are you!"

Intense blue arcs of electricity erupted from the body of the Olympiad Energy Body. He thrust out his arms, and although he retreated a great distance, he still managed to block Zuo Chi's attack.

At the same time, all the believers below the altar looked in this direction, and when they saw Zuo Chi in the sky, their eyes were filled with a frenzied killing intent.

"Anyone who attempts to disrupt the sacrificial ceremony shall die!"

"Lord Xerath will unleash divine punishment upon you; you will surely die."

Zuo Chi hovered in the sky, carefully examining everything in front of him. He couldn't understand how Xerath could build such an evil altar so close to the Sun Disk.

Is Azir just a useless bum?

Just as Zuo Chi was stunned, the tall arcane energy being appeared in front of the group of believers, and he hissed at Zuo Chi:

"I am the Wilderness Walker—Barlow! Intruder, state your purpose, or I will kill you!"

"Desolate Walker."

Zuo Chi tilted his head: "Elite mobs?"

"??"

The Wildwalker Balo warned again with a wary expression, "Who exactly are you?!"

Just now, Zuo Chi's strike almost overwhelmed Balo, so how could he not understand that the opponent's strength must be extremely high?

Without uttering a single word, Zuo Chi charged straight toward the energy obelisk ahead, his arms completely enveloped in crimson-gold ascension power, and even the longsword in his hand emitted a dazzling golden light.

Upon seeing this, all the believers present were thrown into great turmoil.

"He's an Ascended One! Lord Balor, kill him now!"

Chapter 163. The desolate last emperor, the empire's predicament!

"Boom"

The earth, covered in yellow sand, suddenly cracked open, and the sand slid into the deep valley, where it transformed into molten lava that gushed forth.

The altar where the energy obelisk was located shook violently, and the surrounding believers began to scatter in panic.

In the sky, Zuo Chi's long sword pierced the body of the Wildwalker Balo with unstoppable force, completely detonating the power of ascension within him.

Barona's body, which had been completely transformed into arcane energy, was instantly blasted open with a huge hole. He couldn't believe it until his death. He had clearly obtained Lord Xerath's power, and he had even completely abandoned his physical body, but in the end, he still died so easily at the hands of the person in front of him.

After killing Balo, Zuo Chi looked down at the altar.

The altar was shattered by the scorching magma, and the energy obelisks that had been floating above were now twisted and stuck in the sand.

Ignoring the fleeing human believers around him, Zuo Chi descended from the sky and stepped before the energy obelisks.

Placing his hand on the obelisk, Zuo Chi could clearly sense the black magic permeating it. He tried to absorb the power absorbed by the obelisk, but found that he simply couldn't do it.

"Zi! Zhi! Zhi!"

Blue arcs of electricity still lingered on the obelisk. Zuo Chi wondered if he should also find an opportunity to learn some so-called black magic.

It's important to know that dark magic is the powerful magic that allowed Xerath to remain immortal despite the ravages of ascended divine power. If one could learn it, there would be no harm in doing so.

As for the rumors that "black magic is a heretical practice and those who study it are heretics whose minds have been influenced," Zuo Chi didn't care at all.

Zuo Chi never believed that any magic could influence the human mind; he only knew that everything was up to human effort, and which path one took was ultimately one's own choice!

After gently shaking his head and confirming that the altar could no longer be rebuilt, Zuo Chi turned and walked towards the direction where Kasha was.

Witnessing Zuo Chi's battle once again, Kasha's eyes still held a deep sense of shock. The powerful force that could change the world with every move was truly visually striking.

"What are you daydreaming about? Let's go, we're not far from Shurima's capital, and Taliyah is there too."

Zuo Chi took Kasha's hand and gave her a smile.

Kasha didn't pull her hand back, but looked at Zuo Chi with curiosity.

"Zuo Chi, what have you been through while you were gone? Can you tell me about it?"

"Of course."

As Zuo Chi led Kasha on her journey, he patiently recounted his experiences to her.

Following Zuo Chi's side, Kasha listened to his stories and felt like a little girl nestled in her grandmother's arms listening to a myth.

"God of Life, Lightning Squirrel, Soul of Ionia, Darkin, God of Fire and Forging, God of Thunder."

Although Kasha didn't know the meaning of these names, she thought they were impressive. She also understood that Zuo Chi must have gone through a lot of danger and hardship during this time, and must have suffered a lot.

Turning her head slightly to look at Zuo Chi, Kasa asked in a sincere voice, "Zuo Chi, why was Thousand-Tailed Ning Ran willing to give you so many treasures? And why did the Avarosa tribe take you in and even make you their war father?"

Zuo Chi: "."

[Congratulations, host, for successfully helping Kai'Sa realize her dream! Dream fulfillment level: SS! You can choose one of the following four options!]

"Ok?"

Zuo Chi was genuinely stunned when he saw the blue light screen that suddenly appeared in front of him.

Even now, Zuo Chi has only just remembered that he actually accepted the mission to help Kasha fulfill her dream.

Zuo Chi just didn't expect that the mission reward would only arrive now!

Without much thought, Zuo Chi looked directly at the four options below.

[Void Walk: Leap forward to the target location, dealing damage to the opponent while moving.]

[Trial Opportunity for the Netherworld Blade: Obtain one opportunity to use the Netherworld Blade, a semi-mythical weapon, allowing you to fully unleash its power.]

[Skin Regeneration: Selects the skin of an elite-level Void creature to cover the body's surface, gaining some of its abilities.]

[Pale Purple Sea Teleportation Opportunity: Upon use, you will be teleported to a city swallowed by the void.]