LOL: Let me touch your steel

Until her power attracted the soul of Ionia - Karma.

Karma's powerful force dragged her deep into the earth, and her thick roots bound her to a pool of living water, suppressing her powers and plunging her into a magical slumber.

And now, she has woken up.

Looking at the calm sea in the distance, Sindra blinked. An indescribable terrifying power gradually rose around her body and quickly spread towards the entire island.

The dream that seemed like an eternity has ended, and this time...

Don’t even think about anyone suppressing me again!

Sindra turned back suddenly, her gaze seemed to penetrate through layers of rocks and fall into the distance - in that direction, she felt a very familiar breath.

Soul of Ionia?

Sindra narrowed her eyes slightly, and her expression gradually became fierce.

She will never allow her life to be controlled by others... not even you!

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Presidio of Navoli.

Irelia's long-busy four-party meeting was arranged in the tall building in the center of the city. Here, the monks of Shojin, the Order of the Kinkou, the Navoli Brotherhood, and the Order of the Shadow were to discuss a decisive plan.

A decision that could affect the future of Ionia.

Kayn sat at the round table somewhat uncomfortably. His attention was not on the other people at the conference table at this moment. He turned back from time to time to glance at Zhang Xu and Sarah who were standing behind him.

In recent days, Laast has taught him a lot about Shurima and the Ascended. The more he learns, the more he respects Zhang Xu.

He had never thought before that the Sun Priest would be second only to the emperor and above everyone else in Shurima.

I never thought that the usually unruly Laast would actually feel fear when facing Zhang Xu.

At this time, Zhang Xu and Sarah stood behind Kayn, acting as his servants - if you ignore the dog at their feet, the two of them wearing Shadow Cult costumes really look like the real deal.

Zhang Xu didn't care about Kayn's reaction and just looked at everyone present.

The guy sitting on Kayn's right is a leader of the Navoli Brotherhood. Because they are both radical factions like the Shadow Cult, the two are allies.

Sitting opposite Kayn is Shojin's monk - Lee Sin, the blind monk who has mastered the spirit of the dragon.

This monk who mastered the power of the dragon during the Noxian invasion war traveled thousands of miles to Presidium of Navoli after rebuilding the monastery. His wish was very simple, which was to hope that Ionia could return to the peaceful life it once had.

When this matter is over, he will return to the monastery and continue to meditate as an Ionian monk. He must control himself and the dragon spirit in his body in order to face any future changes.

Sitting next to Li Qing was the representative of the Order of the Balance - the current Eye of Twilight and leader of the Order of the Balance, Shen.

Although there are still many things to do within the Order of the Balance, Shen, who attaches great importance to this matter, still came here in person.

When he saw that the person sitting on the seat representing the Shadow Sect was not the familiar figure, a complicated look clearly appeared in Shen's eyes.

Zhang Xu looked at Li Qing and Shen's figures, feeling the silent and depressing atmosphere in the room, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

He is very interested in what happens next.

Maybe you can see a rare quarrel.

"Sorry, I'm late."

Irelia pushed open the door and walked in hurriedly, her tiredness hard to hide.

"Then... let's get started now."

Seeing that Akali had pulled out the chair for her, Irelia smiled gratefully at Akali and then glanced around.

After nodding to Shen, Lee Sin and the leader of the Navoli Brotherhood, Irelia's pupils shrank slightly.

The Shadow Sect...it's really too much.

This guy Jie didn't even show up and just sent his apprentice out?

Irelia shook her head, her eyes swept across Zhang Xu and Sarah, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

She didn't know if it was her own illusion, but she always felt that the two Shadow Sect disciples behind Kaiyin were a little strange. Especially the dog under them, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

A disciple of the Shadow Sect carries a dog with him...it seems a bit weird no matter how you look at it.

Irelia retracted her gaze, took a deep breath, and said softly:

"We have to make the most correct judgment here today, so I hope to be able to express my thoughts calmly."

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A woman in a light-colored long skirt was walking on the slightly rugged mountain road. The hem of her light-colored skirt fluttered slightly in the breeze, but her steps seemed particularly heavy.

Karma, the Revelator.

Not long ago, she felt the power that she had sealed awaken again. This terrifying and powerful energy was enough to threaten the entire Ionia. The most critical problem was that the girl with such terrible power could not use it well.

She could not allow this force to wreak havoc in Ionia.

Kalma took a deep breath and looked up at the seaside cliff not far away.

She could feel that the source of this power came from there.

Find her, then stop her, bring her back on track - that's what she has to do.

However, things seemed to have gone beyond Karma's expectations.

Although she had been asleep for a long time, the power in Syndra's body had not weakened at all, but had become even more powerful. As early as when Karma set foot on Philo Island, Syndra noticed her presence.

Syndra, who had been sealed once, was fully prepared for Karma's arrival.

This time, even the Soul of Ionia can't control her!

Never!

Syndra turned around, looked at the blurry and tiny figure in the distance, and murmured: "My energy... is endless!"

Chapter 287 Ionia, the glory is immortal!

"What is there to discuss? I've already said that we need to integrate together. Only an integrated force can deal with a war like the Noxian invasion!"

The leader of the Navoli Brotherhood slammed the table and said righteously: "Go back to the old life? I'm ashamed that you can say such a thing! What will you do if Noxus invades again!?"

"Will it be like this time, where our people are massacred and pushed all the way to Presidium? The Battle of the Stand, huh. With your decadent ideas, you will be obedient when Presidium is really conquered!"

"Just talk, don't bang the table."

Irelia frowned, feeling anxious.

Although she actually agreed with what the fraternity leader said, it would be strange if the conversation could continue with this way of communication!

If this continues, we will have to part ways on bad terms!

"Only a peaceful and natural life will not affect the balance of Ionia."

Even though the brotherhood leader sitting opposite him was banging the table and shouting, Shen's expression remained very calm.

Just words like these could not shake his heart at all.

When Noxus invaded, Shen chose to ignore it for the sake of balance in his heart, let alone now.

"Balance? Damn balance!"

The leader of the Brotherhood insisted, "During the Battle of the Stand, the monks of Shojin, our Brotherhood, and the Shadow Order all went to the battlefield. Only you, Shen, and your Kinkou chose to stand aside!"

"Even your own Kinkou sect's own Violent Heart and Shadow Fist have joined the battle. Haven't you woken up yet?!"

Hearing this, Shen silently glanced at Akali who was standing behind Irelia.

"Peace is what Ionia has been pursuing for thousands of years. It's unrealistic for you to change this situation with just a few words."

Li Qing raised his head slightly. Although he was blind, he had never seen so clearly.

Li Qing looked at Irelia calmly:

"If there are other invaders who dare to harm Ionia, I will devote all my strength and use my life to defend my homeland and resist anyone who dares to break the sacred balance here. All enemies will taste the true power of the dragon!"

Hearing this, Irelia stroked her forehead and sighed softly.

She knew that today's negotiations would be like this and would still reach a deadlock.

If it were really that easy to convince one side, they wouldn't have been stuck in a stalemate until now.

Irelia shook her head and looked at Kayn, the only one who hadn't spoken: "Kayn, what does Zed think of the Shadow Cult?"

Hearing Jie's name, Shen subconsciously raised his head, but quickly lowered it again.

"Zed's ideas? Zed's ideas are the same as the Brotherhood's ideas, huh."

Kayn raised his eyes and smiled evilly: "As long as he can protect Ionia, Zed said that he can sacrifice everything."

Including your own reputation.

Kayn added silently in his heart that to this day, Shen still misunderstood Zed. This misunderstanding, along with the death of Master Kushuo, may never be resolved.

In order not to affect the image of Master Kushuo as a great father in Shen's heart, Jie was willing to bear everything and would rather bear the name of the master's killer.

"Can you sacrifice everything..."

Irelia nodded secretly, having already made a decision in her heart.

She looked around at the people sitting around the round conference table and said firmly, "The peace of Ionia has been broken. This is obvious to all of us. Perhaps it is time for Ionia to make a change."

“Some of you may not want to admit it, but Ionia needs everyone to work together. It may not be realistic to have a unified organization, but we can no longer be so scattered.”

"Shen, I know you don't want the balance of Ionia to be broken. But I remember the last Shadow Fist once said that balance exists between all things. Maybe making a change is not a bad thing."

"I suggest that all forces establish a complete communication method so that we can work together towards the same goal. Let's cooperate wholeheartedly and strive for a brighter future for Ionia!"

Listening to Irelia's words, Li Qing nodded first.

It was not only because of Irelia's current extremely high prestige, but also because he was touched by Irelia's words from the heart.

Shen also fell silent, neither speaking in support nor speaking out against it.

Just like when Akali decided to leave the Order of the Kinkou to pursue her inner justice, and Kennen decided to join the war.

He just made the same choice as his father.

Shen sighed softly and avoided Irelia's gaze, but he vaguely expressed his consent.