Runeterra: I actually know a little bit about everything

After pursing her lips and pondering for a while, Ah Li stretched out her snow-white tail in front of Zuo Chi.

Noticing Ahri's actions, Zuo Chi winked at her.

A blush crept onto Ahri's pretty face as she muttered softly, "I'll let you pet me a little longer as payment, and you can continue telling me stories!"

Zuo Chi sat up instantly on the bed, a bright smile appearing on his face.

"Whether I touch the tail or not doesn't matter, the main thing is to keep telling the story!"

"Hmph~!"

Ahri rolled her eyes at Zuo Chi, but didn't retract her big tail.

However, just as Zuo Chi was stroking Ah Li's big tail, preparing to continue the story from yesterday, his brow twitched slightly.

The next second, there was a knock on the door, and Kayn's voice came from outside.

"That lord wants to see all of us; this is your chance!"

"Oh?"

Inside the room, Ah Li and Zuo Chi exchanged a glance, then got up and walked out of the room.

"Did you bring it back?" Zuo Chi asked Kaiyin at the door.

"It seems that the adult did not recall the master!"

As Kayn led the way, he said, "It seems he doesn't want my master to know what we're about to do!"

Following Kayn all the way to the Shadow Stream's main hall, Zuo Chi's gaze naturally turned forward.

At the very front of the main hall stood a rather luxurious throne, and on the throne now sat an old man with gloomy eyes!

Unlike Kayn, the old man was surrounded by extremely dense shadows, which seemed to be a manifestation of shadow magic.

Under the old man's watchful eye, Zuo Chi and Ahri followed Kayn to the back of a group of Shadow Stream disciples dressed in black.

The old man's gaze was focused on Zuo Chi and Ah Li. His voice was unusually warm, and his words stunned Zuo Chi.

"Welcome to the Shadow Cult, gentlemen! I'd like to explain!"

"!!!"

Zuo Chi's expression suddenly froze, and he looked at the old man above him in disbelief.

Master Ku Shuo!?

Wasn't he killed by robbers?

Why are you in Shadow Stream right now? And why have you learned forbidden shadow magic?

As if oblivious to the shock in Zuo Chi's eyes, Ku Shuo continued, "Ionia is currently at the most critical juncture of change!"

"Both of you, are you willing to uphold the teachings of the Shadow Stream and steadfastly defend Ionia?"

As soon as Ku finished speaking, the Shadow Stream disciples present also turned their attention to Zuo Chi and Ah Li.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the two nodded.

"Then, let us welcome our new member to the Cult of Shadows!"

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From beginning to end, Zuo Chi had a very magical feeling.

Is that all?

According to Zuo Chi's understanding, the Shadow Stream is very similar to the Balance Sect in terms of recruiting disciples, with extremely strict conditions, as it requires testing one's affinity with shadow magic.

But now, how come it's over after just a few words?

After the recruitment ceremony ended, Shangfang Kushuo put away his unsettling smile.

He looked down at all the Shadow Stream disciples, his tone becoming extremely pained.

“My children, I have called you back today because I have something extremely heartbreaking to announce.”

Under everyone's gaze, Ku Shuo said in a deep voice:

"Zed has betrayed Shadowstream!"

"!?"

The moment Ku Shuo finished speaking, a deep sense of disbelief flashed in the eyes of all the Shadow Stream disciples present.

Ku Shuo, however, seemed to have been prepared for this. He continued, "According to my investigation, Zed has violated the teachings of the Shadow Stream and has colluded with the murderous 'Golden Demon'! All the recent murders bear the shadow of Golden Demon and Zed!"

In the impenetrable hall, Ku Shuo rose from his throne and sternly announced his decision:

"For those who betray the Shadow Stream, there is only one option: execution!"

"After killing Zed, I will personally lead the Navori Brotherhood and the Shadow Stream! At that time, Ionia will usher in true unification and become a truly militarized empire that will never be invaded by foreign enemies!"

"And you all here will become the greatest heroes of Ionia! You will enjoy the worship of thousands and possess supreme power!"

At this point, Ku Shuo stopped, his dry gaze silently scrutinizing the Shadow Stream disciples below.

When Zuo Chi heard this, a look of understanding appeared in his eyes.

After all that he's said, the real point is in the last two sentences!

Did Zed betray the Shadow Stream?

This doesn't seem to matter.

The important thing is that Ku said he wanted to empire Ionia, and that those who followed him would become the absolute heroes of this empire and possess supreme power!

As for Jie, this person who will become a stumbling block, just kill him!

It must be said that every word Ku Shuo said perfectly captured the psychology of everyone present.

Most of the disciples of Shadow Stream are war orphans who lost their families in the war, and they have become almost pathologically obsessed with the idea that Ionia is free from foreign invasion.

As for power, that's something countless people dream of!

At the same time, Zuo Chi also realized why Ku Shuo had let him join the Shadow Stream so casually; it turned out he was planning to use him as cannon fodder!

Above, Ku Shuo was still watching the disciples of Ying Liu.

After a long silence, he spoke calmly: "Those who wish to stand with me at the pinnacle of power, stand on the east side of the hall! Those who do not intend to be with me may remain where they are, or leave Shadowstream at will!"

As Ku Shuo's voice faded, the disciples below erupted into a frenzy.

There was a deep sense of inner conflict in everyone's eyes, but also a profound longing hidden within.

Finally, someone started it, and many disciples began to walk towards the east side of the main hall.

However, some people disdained to associate with bitter talk and transformed into streaks of light, rushing out of the main hall.

However, not long after they left the main hall, a series of mournful wails came from outside the hall.

It's obvious that Kushuo has arranged other assassins outside of Shadow Stream!

"Trying to warn the robbers? That won't do!"

Above, he said in a low, muttered voice.

"!!!"

Upon seeing this, the disciples, who had been hesitant, finally broke through their last psychological defenses and headed towards the east side of the main hall.

In the end, only Zuo Chi, Ahri, and Zed's most beloved apprentice, Kayn, remained in the same spot!

Ku Shuo's gloomy gaze scrutinized the three people below as he spoke in a low voice.

"Kayn, once Zed dies, the position of Master of Shadows will be yours! And after Ionia is unified, I will grant you unparalleled power!"

"Oh?"

Kayn suddenly smiled slightly: "So, I really can't die now!"

"Hehe, I believe you can make the right choice!" Ku continued.

Without further hesitation, Kayn also stepped towards the east side of the main hall.

However, just as Kayn took his first step, the blood-red eye on the giant scythe in his hand slowly opened and glanced at Ku Shuo above.

At this point, only Zuo Chi and Ah Li remained in the original spot.

They naturally didn't need to hesitate and got up to follow Kayn.

Seeing that everyone was choosing to follow him, a morbid, maniacal laugh appeared on Ku Shuo's face.

"Then, it's time to call that traitor back!"

Chapter 47 Steel Blade and Soul Blade! Zed and Shen!

About two days later, outside a small village in central Ionia.

"Whoosh!"

A gray shadow flashed by, and then a figure dressed in dark blue armor appeared outside the village.

The figure carried two weapons on his back: one was an ordinary steel knife from the Order of Balance, and the other was a special longsword with an illusory blade.

The Soul Blade can inflict special damage on monsters in the spiritual realm, and it is also the symbol of identity for the Twilight Eye of the Order of Balance throughout history!