Noxus Glory

Chapter 58 The Vermilion Bird's Mouth is Shaped Like a Willow Leaf

I gaze at the dim stars in the dark sky.

Huo Jixing chewed and swallowed the jerky in his mouth, his crimson eyes flashing as he observed his surroundings.

Seeing that no clouds were rising around him, he gradually felt relieved.

His consciousness then sank into the data panel, staring intently at [Talent].

In a short while, a crimson star map appeared in his pupils, and an ancient and mysterious aura filled his eyes.

On the crimson star map, seven brilliant stars are distributed, with the [Well Constellation] and [Ghost Constellation] already lit up, their scorching heat from the Southern Fire stimulating the nerves.

Huo Jixing shifted his gaze slightly, landing on the third star.

It is located differently from the constellations of Jing and Gui.

This is a unique star, located in the mouth of the Vermilion Bird. It is shaped like a willow leaf and appears to flicker.

When Huo Jixing's consciousness touched the stars, a message came from the data panel.

"50 Essential Points!"

"Thank you to the Crow Clan for the spoils of war," Huo Jixing said with a self-deprecating laugh, before speaking without hesitation.

"Then, let's begin!"

Buzz! Buzz!

The data panel glowed, and 50 points of essence transformed into a deep green data stream, which flowed into the red star chart.

Immediately afterwards, this massive flow of data surged along the patterns of the star map toward the third star that was already waiting.

Rumble!

As the essence of energy overflowed, the [Willow Constellation], which was in an uncertain state of flux, shone brightly, and a rolling heat wave surged forth.

The familiar scene reappeared.

Huo Jixing stepped into the boundless starry sky, and the crimson-gold Southern Fire constructed a lifelike and robust body, automatically entering the state of [Introspection].

Before he could adjust, he looked up at the seven stars suspended in the sky, each with its own constellation, and saw the [Willow Constellation] burning with flames, located below the [Ghost Constellation].

The two complement each other, with the crimson fireworks almost occupying most of the starry sky.

[The curved head droops like a willow, and the three stars represent wine.]

As the Willow Constellation Star lit up, golden-red characters imprinted deep within his consciousness emerged. Huo Jixing gazed at them carefully, lost in thought.

"The Vermilion Bird's beak is shaped like a willow leaf, which is easy to understand. So what is the wine?"

Boo!

Before he could continue thinking, Huo Jixing suddenly heard a cry.

Looking into the distance, one can see the mouth of the Vermilion Bird open, and the Willow Constellation star instantly bursts forth with numerous flames, falling straight down towards the Huoji Star standing in the starry sky.

Before he could react, flames engulfed him, and his consciousness suddenly boiled over.

Regarding the fire of Nanli and the art of swordsmanship, numerous flashes of inspiration and images collided, faded, merged, and separated.

These memories, or perhaps their own inherent power, shine brightly like the stars in the sky, radiating dazzling brilliance.

While waiting for Huo Jixing to regain his senses.

He had returned to Freljord, standing on the snow-covered ground, the biting wind bringing his jumbled thoughts back to reality.

"Finally, what happened?"

He was somewhat dazed; the experience of those final moments was simply too overwhelming.

wonderful!

At that moment, Huo Jixing seemed to have completely opened his mind, and many wonderful ideas surged into his heart. Countless inspirations collided and intertwined, and countless insights were leaping out.

Unfortunately, he withdrew from the Star Chart in just a fleeting moment.

"Phew!" Huo Jixing composed himself and opened the data panel again.

"what?"

He noticed that the "weak" status that had just appeared after his name was now barely visible and almost disappeared.

He then immediately began to carefully observe the changes in his body, and his body, which had been deficient in qi and blood, actually felt much better.

A sliver of color returned to his gaunt face, and his skeletal body regained its former strength; every gesture he made exuded a sharp and imposing aura.

Is this a reward for activating [Willow Constellation]?

"Wait a minute... something's not right!"

Huo Jixing frowned. He had noticed something amiss when he moved his body earlier.

Looking at the falling snowflakes in front of him, he stretched out his arm and swung it like a long sword, effortlessly slicing through the air and shattering the snowflakes.

This is not about physical relaxation, but about the application of knife skills.

It's as if every move and stance has gained many more details, and he has begun to adapt to the changes in his own body. Even his use of the Southern Fire has become much more refined.

"really!"

Huo Jixing looked at the data panel again and saw that there were different changes in the skills.

Originally a skill of the [Advanced Warrior], it has now become the [Blade of Conquest], and its color is even darker, making it much more noticeable than other skills.

"this"

Huo Jixing was speechless, unsure of what to say.

With the activation of [Willow Star], he felt his considerable talent in swordsmanship and the hard work and sweat he had put in over the past.

At this moment, some things are insignificant!

When Huo Jixing returned to the cave through the wind and snow, he saw a figure standing alone in front of the campfire, lost in thought. It was the young scout, DeWitt.

He stared blankly at the flames before him, a blood-stained suicide note in his hand.

"It's Moore's!" Hearing footsteps, DeWitt looked towards the cave entrance, saw Hoji Star, and said with a wry smile.

"I found it in his arms and put it in the inner pocket of his chest."

"Before this mission began, he told me that if I were to die unexpectedly in Freljord, I should take this will back and deliver it to the slums outside the capital."

"A slum?"

Huo Jixing walked over and sat down next to DeWitt, looking dazed.

He remembered clearly that DeWitt had said he came from the slums of Noxus's capital.

"Yes, I know Moore because we come from the same place." DeWitt looked down at the blood-stained suicide note, his voice low.

Upon seeing this, Huo Jixing fell silent.

Yesterday's ambush was caused by my own mistakes, which led to this loss.

But he can't show it now, not only because of his talent, but also because the team's morale is in a slump.

"Why did you give it to me?" Huo Jixing looked at the blood-stained suicide note in front of him and asked DeWitt inquiringly.

"Compared to me, you, Captain, have a better chance of returning to the capital," DeWitt said softly, a smile appearing on his young face.

"It is the greatest honor for us to fight for Noxus."

"Moreover, the Empire has already prepared pensions for us, which will be given to our families after we die in battle."

Huo Jixing solemnly accepted the blood-stained will and placed it on his breastplate: "We agreed to return to the capital together and visit the Immortal Fortress together."

"Hehe!" DeWitt chuckled as he recalled his promise to Huo Jixing and looked at the leaping flames before him.

"Yes, we will return to the capital safely together."

As the dark, snowy night faded and the dawn broke, the pale mountains were painted with dappled light and shadow.

Hojixing and the awakened Noxian scouts finished their breakfast.

Facing everyone's gaze, Huo Jixing, with his left hand on the long sword at his waist, stood straight and spoke in a deep voice.

"Mission continues!"

We must not give up on our mission because of temporary setbacks.

Most importantly, their achievements have impacted the Winterclaw tribe, otherwise the Ravenclaw clan wouldn't be pursuing them so relentlessly.

Behind him.

Each surviving Noxian scout emerged from the cave in single file, their demeanor shifting, becoming even more cold and ruthless.

This relentless war has completely affected everyone.

In the following days, Huo Jixing and his group continued to wander on the frozen tundra, but they became unusually cautious, leaving almost no trace along the way.

Even so.

After a battle, Huo Jixing realized that someone was chasing after him.

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