Noxus Glory

Chapter 13 The Innate Vermilion Bird's Southern Flame

boom!

Huo Jixing suddenly snapped out of his daze, his dark pupils filled with a mixture of emotions including surprise, horror, and excitement.

He took a deep breath and looked around.

Finding himself still inside the damp cave, leaning against the cold mountain wall, it was as if everything he had just seen was an illusion.

Do not!

It's not a hallucination!

Huo Jixing lowered his gaze, clearly sensing the difference in himself.

A warmth seemed to appear out of nowhere within his body, flowing through his blood and bringing a burning sensation.

"The Fire of the South!"

Huo Jixing murmured to himself, recalling the crimson Vermilion Bird he had just seen. With a slight thought, the data panel unfolded within his pupils.

Name: Huo Jixing

[Essence: 0]

【Strength: 1.84】

[Physical Fitness: 1.87]

[Agility: 1.90]

【Spirit: 3.21】

[Skill: Intermediate Warrior, Wilderness Survival]

[Talent: Celestial Spirit - Vermilion Bird]

"This..." Huo Jixing looked at the data panel, his expression filled with indescribable surprise.

Simply by activating the [Talent·Star Spirit·Vermilion Bird], his attributes underwent a near-complete transformation.

"Damn it, Heaven has finally smiled upon me!" Huo Jixing couldn't help but grin.

Compared to the known, the unknown choices, though uncertain, are always fascinating.

Now, he is glad he made that choice.

If he had chosen to improve other attributes or skills from the beginning, there wouldn't have been such a big change.

Huo Jixing carefully looked at the data panel, and his attributes such as strength, physique, agility, and spirit had all increased significantly.

In particular, his mental abilities have reached more than three times that of a normal person, which has made previously hazy memories clear again.

Huo Jixing clenched his fist slightly, clearly sensing the changes the Southern Fire was causing to his body.

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And this change is far from over; he can feel the warm current within him continuing to flow throughout his body.

[Talent: Celestial Spirit - Vermilion Bird]

Huo Jixing's gaze fell on it, and he could faintly feel a burning sensation.

He then realized that the talent framework seemed to be clickable, and with a thought, he realized that it was possible to open it.

An ancient and mysterious crimson star map slowly unfolds in the field of vision, with raging flames burning throughout the universe. At its center, seven stars are engraved, shining brightly.

"Is this... the Vermilion Bird Seven Stars?"

Huo Jixing gazed at the stars within the crimson star map, finding them strangely familiar.

The seven southern constellations form a celestial image, resembling a bird, and are called the Vermilion Bird.

This is a record of the seven stars of the Vermilion Bird.

At this moment, on the crimson star map, six of the seven stars were dim and without light, while only the southernmost star shone with crimson light, as if flames were rising.

"Ijuku!"

Huo Jixing recalled the strange fluctuations that had reached his mind when he first stepped into the starry sky.

The constellation Jing in the south is the southern gate of heaven.

He activated the fire of Nanli and obtained the Vermilion Bird's balance.

"Does that mean I lit up the Well constellation, thus gaining the Southern Fire controlled by the Vermilion Bird?" Huo Jixing wondered to himself. "Then, if I light up the other six stars, will I gain all of the Vermilion Bird's abilities?"

Huo Jixing looked somewhat dazed. Even though he didn't know much about constellations, he was perfectly clear about what the Vermilion Bird represented.

The Four Spirits of Heaven!

However, now is not the time to consider these things. The activation of [Talent·Star Spirit·Vermilion Bird] has given him the extraordinary power he has always dreamed of, as well as the power to change his current situation.

Huo Jixing leaned against the cold cave wall, his bright eyes piercing through the wind and snow, gazing at the hazy, illusory starry night sky.

Even though the stars are hidden in the wind and snow, he is no longer the same as before.

Ultimately, all sorts of fantasies arise about the future!

"How long ago was it?"

Huo Jixing seemed to remember something, and withdrew his attention from the Southern Fire and the data panel, he began to re-examine the environment inside the cave.

A campfire burned in front of the cave entrance, its lukewarm flames flickering.

Outside the cave, the sky was hazy and the stars hung almost invisible.

Everything remains unchanged, just as I remember it.

"So it seems the time displayed on the data panel is independent," Huo Jixing thought to himself.

When his consciousness was within the data panel, reality was relatively still, which prevented him from encountering unexpected situations.

With a sigh of relief, Huo Jixing began to concentrate on studying the effects of the Southern Fire and the changes it brought to his body.

The gloom that had been weighing on my heart had lessened somewhat, but it still lingered like dark clouds.

He must adapt to the changes brought about by the [Talent - Celestial Spirit - Vermilion Bird] as much as possible.

With his mind at peace and his eyes closed, Huo Jixing seemed to be able to look inward at himself, seeing a warm red current, like a rushing stream, surging within his body, driving away the winter chill while also scorching his strong physique.

Yes!

The Southern Fire, wandering through the blood vessels, seemed to be burning flesh and bones.

He could feel as if he were falling into endless flames, with subtle pains reaching his nerves, and even his body was undergoing gradual changes, becoming stronger and more agile.

Everything was so wonderful and captivating!

In the silent, cold night, frozen time melts away like ice and snow.

"Um?"

Almost lost in thought, Huo Jixing noticed a movement beside him and immediately opened his eyes, seeing Captain Eric, three or four steps away, waking up the sleeping scout.

Seemingly noticing Huo Jixing's gaze, the centurion Eric looked back, his expression slightly surprised.

"It's time to go; we need to get back to camp as soon as possible."

Upon hearing Eric's words, Huo Jixing's heart sank, and he turned to look outside the cave.

The sky was darkening, with a few glimmers of light appearing. The howling wind and snow had subsided considerably, and scattered snowflakes could be seen swaying and dancing in the air.

"Is it really that early?"

Huo Jixing got up and began to tidy his armor and cloak, his heart growing increasingly gloomy.

Compared to previous journeys, this time we arrived about an hour ahead of schedule.

Inside the cave, the Noxian scouts silently finished their breakfast, then donned grey-white fur cloaks, packed leather bags and water pouches, and awaited orders to depart.

A cold wind began to rise, whipping against the mountain walls. A little snow seeped into the cave, creating a somber atmosphere.

Captain Eric did not rush to give orders. He stood at the cave entrance, looking up at the dim sky where a sliver of light had appeared, and spoke solemnly.

"Someone's lagging behind the line!"

The vast, gray snowfield offered no visibility, but years of experience told him that Freljordians were taking advantage of the snowstorm, like hunters, trailing behind the caravan.

Eric turned around, his gaze falling on each of the Noxian scouts, finally lingering on Hoji Star for a moment, and sighed inwardly.

"Gentlemen, prepare yourselves! It's time to fight to the death!"

As he pulled up his greyish-white cloak, a chilling killing intent suddenly flashed in Eric's calm eyes.

From the moment they discovered the Noxian outpost, everything was already destined.

The Winter's Claw clan warriors trailing behind them would never allow them to leave the safe and sound Freljord.

Scattered and fled?

Never underestimate the clan warriors living in Freljord.

The ice and snow gave them mysterious power; turning your back on them would only result in being defeated and buried in the frozen soil of the North.

Eric had considered using the cave beneath his feet for defense, but that would only delay his death.

Most importantly, they must bring the reconnaissance information back to the Noxian camp.

The Winter's Claw tribe is silently extending their filthy claws toward the Noxian border.

"Set off!"

Following the orders of Captain Erik, the Noxian scouts emerged from the damp caves and trudged along the snow-covered mountain path.

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