LOL: Let me touch your steel

"It looks like there's nothing more to talk about. Come and get it."

As Zhang Xu's voice fell, the three people behind him immediately became tense, looking like they were ready to take action at any time.

Even Janna is no exception.

Among the three, Janna, who was stronger, had a more accurate judgment of Ryze. This guy with a magical aura all over his body was definitely unfathomable, and his strength might even exceed the sum of the three of them.

But Janna was still ready to fight without hesitation.

Just to repay Zhang Xu's favor.

Cana said silently in her heart and raised her head.

The atmosphere on the deck suddenly became tense.

"You can't win."

Ryze shook his head and had no intention of taking action. Instead, he took two steps back and leaned directly against the railing.

"I have already understood the rune. Even if you can use the power of that rune, it will be useless."

Hearing this, Zhang Xu sneered twice:

"You can give it a try. I also want to know what will happen when nothingness and runes collide."

A surge of energy suddenly surged out from Zhang Xu's body, and an invisible force instantly spread. Under the influence of this force, it seemed as if the entire world would completely turn into a silent nothingness.

Ryze's body suddenly tensed up and a look of doubt flashed in his eyes.

In his sight, everything disappeared.

The ship disappeared from the ocean, and Zhang Xu and others also disappeared completely. He was the only one left in this colorless world!

This is...

Ryze subconsciously raised his arm, and a powerful magical power instantly flowed through his body, and his already blue-purple body surface was even more flashing with a sky blue luster.

Ryze tried to use his powerful magic to break through the scene in front of him, or to find Zhang Xu's trace.

but...

To no avail.

He is still the only one in the whole world.

"Ryze, this is the real void. When the void truly descends, when Runeland can no longer resist, how much effect do you think the runes will still have?"

The slightly ethereal voice seemed to come from all directions, echoing in this empty world. Zhang Xu seemed to exist in a corner of this world, but Ryze's expression became completely solemn.

"You are right. Runes do have terrifying power, powerful enough to destroy the world. But since the Rune Land relies on runes to exist, then runes can do more than just destroy the world."

"What I have to do is to use the power of runes to protect this world. If it is just to destroy the world, runes are unnecessary for me. The power of nothingness is enough to annihilate the world."

As the words fell, the whole world slowly tore apart like a scroll. Colors returned to Ryze's sight, and everything just now seemed to be just a wonderful illusion.

But Ryze knew that what Zhang Xu had just done was by no means an illusion.

Ryze had come into contact with the void before and was no stranger to it, but this was his first time facing the power of nothingness.

Completely engulf the entire world and make it disappear completely.

If Zhang Xu hadn't stopped on his own initiative, would he have been able to break through the world he just saw?

It seems... not that simple.

It's difficult to do it relying solely on your own magic.

Unless he chooses to use the power of runes.

Compared to Ryze's hesitation and contemplation, Zhang Xu seemed much more calm.

But in fact, Zhang Xu was also a little unsure.

This was his first time to use the true power of the void, and he himself had no idea how far he could go. He just instinctively felt that Ryze must have a way to counter it.

but...

He had achieved his goal, and there was an obvious hesitation between Ryze's brows.

His reverse PUA seemed to be successful.

Didn't you say that the rune has the power to destroy the world, so you should save the rune? Then I will show you a more terrifying power that can even turn the whole world into nothingness!

The power of nothingness overrides the runes.

Zhang Xu was very clear about this, and that was why he could easily hold the World Rune in his hands.

It was precisely because the nothingness isolated the terrifying energy of the rune that he could easily obtain the rune with the power of time.

Now, he threw the question back to Ryze.

After witnessing such terrifying power, what choice will you make when you find yourself holding runes to protect the world?

A look of struggle gradually appeared on Ryze's face. The strength displayed by Zhang Xu and his words had a great impact on Ryze's long-term persistence.

He had seen people who were bewitched by the power of runes and led astray, so he believed that only by keeping the runes on himself could he maintain the stability of the Rune Land.

but...

Ryze took a deep breath and fell into deep thought.

Zhang Xu didn't rush him, and smiled and waved to Kassa and the other two behind him:

"Don't worry, the fight won't happen again."

"If you want to fight, please don't do it here."

Janna was not as optimistic as Zhang Xu, and a worried look appeared on her face:

"A battle of this magnitude will completely destroy Zaun nearby, so... please!"

Chapter 171: Achievement

"Young man, I admit that you have convinced me."

Ryze sighed softly, and finally gave up the idea of ​​asking Zhang Xu to hand over the rune.

The power of nothingness is more terrifying than he imagined. Although he doesn't want to admit it, the threat of void to the entire Rune Land is indeed greater than that of runes.

Ryze raised his head again, his eyes glowing with new energy, and looked at Zhang Xu with burning eyes:

"I have seen too many people bewitched by runes. At the beginning, they were all like you, very restrained in using runes. But as time went on, they could not stand this desperate temptation."

"I can't guarantee that you won't be tempted. So, for some time to come, I will stay by your side until I am sure of your character and that you won't abuse the power of the rune."

Hearing this, Zhang Xu's eyes widened, and his face was instantly filled with disbelief.

I'm not your friend, are you kidding me?

"My wife and I are going out for fun, do you want to follow us?"

The Rune Mage modified the 100-watt super bright light bulb, right?

You follow me around all day long, watching me and my wife being affectionate. Don't you feel uncomfortable as a bachelor for thousands of years?

Although she knew that the wife Zhang Xu was referring to was Kaisa, there were still ripples in Xiweier's heart, and her eyes subconsciously fell on Kaisa.

Seeing that Kassadin didn't have any unusual reaction, Sivir felt relieved.

Sivir knew exactly what Azir was thinking when he sent her to accompany Zhang Xu, and Sivir was not opposed to contacting Zhang Xu.

She used to be the leader of a mercenary group, walking on the edge of a dangerous knife all day long, and she was full of admiration for such powerful men in her heart.

What's more, Zhang Xu is so good-looking, so it's totally a good deal for me.

Of course, the premise of all this is that Kassadin next to him doesn't mind.

"Young man, this is non-negotiable."

Ryze shook his head, looking determined:

"Only by staying by your side can I confirm whether you will be bewitched by the rune. Moreover, even if you are bewitched by the rune, I can respond immediately."

Seeing that Ryze was so persistent, Zhang Xu had no choice but to agree, although he was helpless.

Forget it, forget it. If Ryze wants to follow, let him follow. I will just treat him as a bodyguard, okay?

Well, now he is successful enough that he can even have Ryze as his bodyguard.

Next step...

Set a small goal and let the Dragon King be your mount!

It's simply the opposite of Tiangang...

It would be more realistic to let Azir serve as a worker to start the ascension ceremony.

......

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Life on the sea was very peaceful. It was not like what was described in novels where the protagonist would encounter accidents wherever he went. Storms and tsunamis had never occurred. The sky above was clear without even a dark cloud.

"Zhang Xu, I want to eat this fish!"

Looking at the big fat fish on the deck that had just been caught from the sea, a gleam of excitement flashed in Kassa's eyes, and she once again turned into the ultimate foodie.

Living in the southern desert of Shurima and the Void, the only creature with the word "fish" in its name that Kai'Sa has ever seen is the Void Fish in the Void, but obviously, Void Fish cannot be eaten.

So this sea trip was the first time that Kasa tasted the deliciousness of fish.

After just one try, Kasha fell in love with it.

"Okay, okay, tell me, how do you want to eat this time?"

Zhang Xu nodded helplessly and happily. There was obviously a chef on the ship, but he ended up becoming the full-time chef for them.

"Um..."

Kasa thought seriously for a moment, and her eyes suddenly lit up: "I want to eat grilled fish!"

When they heard about grilled fish, even Sivir and Janna, who didn't need to eat to satisfy her appetite, came over.

"Okay, okay, here comes the Huo family's exclusive secret grilled fish!"

Zhang Xu smiled and nodded. Kai'Sa liked to eat fish no matter how it was cooked, and she preferred grilled fish, while Janna and Sivir had a special liking for grilled fish.