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Listening to Zhang Xu's remarks, Jilan's emotions did not fluctuate too much, but a smile appeared on his face:

"Invite me to Shurima? You should know that Icathia was reduced to this state because of its rebellion against Shurima, right?"

"Of course I know, but that was thousands of years ago, wasn't it?"

Seeing that Jilan did not seem to have any intention of explicitly refusing, Zhang Xu's heart moved, and he struck while the iron was hot, saying: "I think Master Jilan himself knows that the real reason for the destruction of Ekathia is that the entrance to the abyss was opened and the void was released, right?"

"Moreover, I think Master Jilan should have forgotten this hatred that is not hatred. The Void is our common enemy, isn't it?"

"Do these Icathians around you really want to rebel against Shurima? All they want is a stable life. Today, Icathia has completely fallen into the void, and their former homeland has been destroyed. Where else can they go? Do you want them to spend their entire lives in your mage tower? Shurima is definitely the best choice, and now Shurima has been completely renewed. Under the leadership of His Majesty Azir, Shurima will surely prosper and flourish."

"If you come to Shurima, His Majesty Azir will provide you with all the conveniences. Whether you are studying magic or looking for ways to fight against the void, you will get the strongest support. From now on, you will no longer bear everything alone."

Zhang Xu spared no effort to paint a big picture for Jilan, of course, all of this was based on the premise that it could be achieved.

Azir is indeed a wise and brave monarch. For someone like Zilean, Azir would definitely accept him without hesitation and provide him with as much help as possible.

Of course, Zhang Xu did not really put himself in the position of a loyal minister. He also had his own selfish motives in inviting Ziran to join Shurima. Ziran, who has mastered time, will definitely become one of the most terrifying beings in the entire Runeterra, and it is even possible that he will become a being comparable to Ryze and the three demigods of Freljord.

Without a bodyguard like Ryze, it would be ok to have an extra Zilean who knows how to master time!

Moreover, Zhang Xu was still concerned about his cheap apprentice. Once Jilan really joined Shurima and wanted to form a mage corps, it would be a foregone conclusion that Taliyah would join this mage corps.

With Taliyah's talent in earth elemental magic, she can definitely learn a lot from Kiran.

Looking at Zhang Xu's speech without any reservation, Jilan shook his head and smiled.

He admitted that he was indeed persuaded.

Just as Zhang Xu said, the Ekathia people around him really need an environment where they can live in stability.

But Jilan did not rush to agree, he just smiled gently:

"All of this is based on the fact that I have truly escaped the curse of time. If I continue to be exiled by time, your words will be in vain. It's too early for you to say this."

Although there was a faint smile on Kiran's face, anyone could see the solemnity on his face.

If the rune with the power of time cannot help him escape the curse, he may have to live in this wizard tower for the rest of his life and never be able to take a single step out of the tower.

"I believe Master Jilan will succeed."

Zhang Xu took two steps forward and spread out his palms.

The rune symbolizing time was placed quietly on the palm of his hand, exposed to Kiran's sight without reservation.

There was a flash of surprise in Jilan's eyes, as if he was a little surprised that Zhang Xu handed the rune to him so straightforwardly. After a brief hesitation, Jilan stretched out his slightly trembling arm and held the rune in his hand.

The power of time emerged instantly, and a mysterious ripple also appeared, wrapping Kiran's body completely in it.

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A month goes by in a blink of an eye.

Sivir and Kai'Sa leaned against the pillars of the lobby, looking at Zilean with boredom - the archmage who was trying to control time was sitting in the center of the lobby and had maintained this posture for a whole month.

During this month, Kiran did not change at all. He just sat there motionless, as if he was asleep.

"This great wizard... is he really trying to control time? Why is there no reaction from his body?"

Sivir leaned his elbows on the support, and his expression seemed particularly bored.

Although this wizard tower is filled with Icathian delicacies from thousands of years ago that remain delicious despite the passage of time, as well as a variety of magic books, this month is still a bit difficult to endure.

The most crucial problem is that she and Kassadin really have no magical talent.

Only Janna was interested in the wind elemental magic recorded here.

Hearing Sivir's voice, Janna raised her head and her mind was drawn away from the magic book in her hand.

"The mystery of time is not so easy to peek into, not to mention that it involves the mystery of the law of cause and effect. If it were really that easy to master time, Zhang Xu would not have made no progress at all and could only rely on the power contained in the runes to drive time."

Hearing this, Zhang Xu raised his head helplessly.

Janna's words are really hurtful...

But he had no way to refute it.

Camille was right indeed - lies don't hurt, the truth is the sharpest knife.

However, Zhang Xu was not angry. After a month in the closed space of the Mage Tower, he could clearly feel that the relationship between everyone had become much closer.

In the past, Janna would never make such a joke.

"I want to defend myself. The power of time is indeed not something that ordinary people can master. There is only one person in the entire Runeterra who can master it, and he is just an exception. For example, there are many people who have come into contact with the void, but only I have mastered this power. The same goes for Kai'Sa. There are also many people who have killed void creatures, but only Kai'Sa has successfully established a delicate symbiotic relationship with the void creatures."

"I thought you'd consider yourself an exception."

Janna smiled softly, her eyes moved away from Zhang Xu and fell on Jilan again: "All we can do now is wait, but the good news is that the longer we wait, the more likely it is that Master Jilan will be able to control time."

Xiweier shrugged and sighed deeply: "Well, it seems that we can only continue to wait patiently. I hope the wait will not be too long."

"It shouldn't be long."

Chapter 225 The Master of Time!

The gurgling river is like a colorful ribbon, emitting mottled spots of light, quiet and mysterious.

This is a long river that meanders from the past, passing through the present and going straight to the future. It is endless and at the same time irreversible and cannot be defied.

Kiran was in the long river of time. He could clearly feel the power of time. This power seemed to be in his grasp, as if he could use it at his fingertips.

With the help of the Time Rune, Jilan successfully escaped from the curse of time and walked out of the exile of time. Now, as long as he wants, he can always use the power of time to do things that were impossible before.

He succeeded.

But there was not much joy on Kiran's face, instead there was a hint of bitterness at the corners of his mouth.

Even though he has successfully mastered the power of time, there are some things he cannot change no matter how hard he tries.

He had no way to change the established history, no way to reverse time and go back to the past to prevent the disaster, the great catastrophe that caused the complete fall of Icathia and turmoil in the entire Runeterra.

Although I have mastered time, I cannot change history.

This was the most painful thing for Kiran.

Kiran stared blankly at the various lights and shadows emerging on the long river of time, looking at those things that have happened or are happening, and sighed softly.

Perhaps his idea was just a wishful thinking from the very beginning.

Instead of dwelling on the past, we should focus on the future and think seriously about how to solve this huge disaster.

What's more, he did not gain nothing.

The long river of time gradually blurred in Jilan's sight, and the scenes of the real world began to emerge in front of him. Jilan saw Zhang Xu who was waiting for him, and also saw the people of Ekassia who were waiting for him to save.

He had no way to change history, but now he should be able to bring his people back to life.

"Hmm? Why do I feel like Master Jilan seemed to... move just now?"

Shiver suddenly raised her head and looked hesitantly at Kiran who was still sitting on the ground.

Just for a moment, she seemed to see Kiran move. Although the movement was very slight, she couldn't be mistaken, right?

"There are results."

After Xiweier finished speaking, Zhang Xu instantly felt a very obvious fluctuation of power, and this power... was the power of time!

Although Zhang Xu couldn't master the power of time through the time rune like Jilan, he had held the rune for so long after all, and he had a certain familiarity with the power of time in the rune.

At the very least, the fluctuation of time became more obvious to Zhang Xu.

The voices of Sivir and Zhang Xu attracted the attention of Kaisa and Janna, and everyone turned their eyes to Kiran.

Under the gaze of everyone, a faint halo appeared on Jilan's body. This halo was very faint, like a bubble that would burst at the touch, and it quickly floated around.

As it floats, this faint halo continues to expand and spread.

Soon, all the people of Ekathia in the hall were enveloped by this halo.

Jilan slowly opened his eyes, noticed Zhang Xu's gaze, and nodded slightly.

Seeing this action, a hint of joy appeared in Zhang Xu's eyes.

It looks like Kiran has succeeded!

Successfully mastered the most difficult power of time!

Time Keeper?

Do not!

Now it's time to master!

Kiran rolled his Adam's apple twice, took a deep breath, and then looked at his people nervously.

He had tried countless times before, and each attempt to save the people of Ekassia ended in failure. Although he now had a complete grasp of time, Jilan was still afraid that it would be a false alarm in the end.

However, Kiran's worries were obviously unnecessary.

Previously, Jilan at best used time magic and borrowed some of the power of time. But now, he has completely controlled time!

Under the influence of the power of time emitted by the halo, the magic that had been cast on these Ekassia people was gradually removed, and the time that had been stagnant for them began to operate normally again.

Everyone seemed to have returned to their normal colors.

"What's wrong with me?"

"I remember... it's the Void! The Void has arrived!"

"We are still alive? Unbelievable!"

"Master Jilan! It was Master Jilan who saved us!"

A series of ancient Ekassia languages ​​came out from the mouths of these people. Although most of them didn't know what had happened, they all knew in their hearts that it was Kiran who saved them.

A pair of burning eyes fell on Kiran, and the expectation and admiration contained in their eyes made Kiran dare not look directly at them.

He didn't know what he should say.

Should we tell them that Icathia has been completely destroyed because of the incompetence of us mages?

Or should we tell them that their relatives and friends died thousands of years ago?

Kiran's silence was seen by everyone. Some of them had already realized something and a sad look appeared on their faces.