Void Beetle Evolution Guide

“Each Protoss has a corresponding celestial body or constellation, such as the Sun for the Blazing Sun, the Moon for the Bright Moon, and the Ares for the War God... I don’t know if there are any Protoss in the world corresponding to these constellations.”

Diana was lost in thought when suddenly an ancient memory surfaced before her eyes. These constellations didn't correspond to celestial spirits, but rather to various kinds of weapons.

"Moonstone...weapon...?" she muttered in confusion, then the small shell-like ball at her waist suddenly vibrated, and a voice came from her mind.

"Have you forgotten so quickly? That mute from the Crescent Moon Cult succeeded in his sneak attack using this kind of special weapon."

Wild Hunt's reminder prompted Diana to re-examine these constellations. She discovered that the long beak of Birds looked exactly like the sniper rifle Tombly in Aphelios's hand, as if it were simply someone's mouth that had been cut off and used to shoot.

Other moonstone weapons, such as the Folding Mirror, the Soul Breaker, the Fallen Light, and the Firefly, are all derived from a part of a constellation, which is why they look so strange and varied.

These obscure facts might impress Leona, but Diana didn't want to talk about Aphelios, who was the one who poisoned her.

The two continued chatting when suddenly a fire broke out on a distant mountain peak. The bright flames were very conspicuous in the darkness, making Diana tense.

"So it was a dragon." After seeing what it looked like, Diana felt relieved.

Dragons are frequently seen in the Mount Targon region. These dragons are astral creatures, and although they have "dragon" in their names, they have little to do with the native dragons of Runeterra.

Dragons can vary greatly in temperament and appearance depending on their species. Some dragons, like the Crimson Flame Dragon, will destroy everything in their path, while others will protect their family and environment. The slow-moving but emotional Gem Dragon is one of the easiest dragons to encounter.

However, there's no need to worry too much. Even the most dangerous dragon beast won't cause any problems as long as you stay far away from it and don't look at it.

Diana chatted with Leona for a while longer until drowsiness crept in. This would have been a good opportunity to open up, but being poisoned and rendered mute made effective communication difficult. [The rest of the text appears to be unrelated and possibly machine-generated gibberish.]

Realizing that continuing the conversation would put a lot of burden on the other person, Diana stopped trying to find topics to talk about and let Leona lean on her shoulder to sleep.

Leona prayed that she would see the sun rise tomorrow, and then drifted off into a deep sleep.

Diana initially thought it would be difficult to fall asleep in such a bumpy situation, but when true drowsiness struck, her brain automatically blocked out any external stimuli, allowing her to fully immerse herself in sleep.

But what's even more convincing is Leona's trust in her; trust is the prerequisite for relaxation. It was precisely because she believed Diana would protect her that she was able to fall asleep while being manipulated on the edge of a precipice.

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Diana continued her climb in the moonlight, seemingly out of resignation to the giant's decision or perhaps out of pity for Leona.

The biting wind lessened considerably for the rest of the journey, and the blows against her face no longer felt like knives cutting into her skin. The weakened Leona was finally able to rest properly in a relatively stable state.

……

At the same time, Kasha and her group also noticed the dragon beast on the distant mountain peak.

Bright flames burned behind the dragon beast, dazzlingly bright in the night, making it look from a distance as if flames were spontaneously erupting from the mountaintop.

However, Kai'Sa saw more than one dragon-like beast. Through the darkvision of her Void Armor, she saw all sorts of dragon-like beasts occupying the surrounding mountains, large and small.

These astral beings are filled with the darkness that constitutes the deep night sky, and starlight faintly shines through their enormous bodies, making them look like a manifestation of the cosmic galaxy.

They are called dragons purely because they are as large as dragons, and also have long necks and tails. Apart from that, they don't have many similarities.

Most of these enormous dragons lack scales and armor; their smooth bodies are typically covered with flowing gold lines, the patterns resembling the trajectories of celestial bodies.

They also have bizarre appearances. Some have four eyes and golden rings floating behind their heads; others are simply split in two from head to neck, with two eyes hundreds of meters apart emitting beams of light that seem to see into the abyss. It is as if making eye contact with them would instill profound knowledge of the astral plane, to the point that one would collapse under their gaze.

To put it simply, these Starry Sky Dragon Beasts look so ridiculous that the dragon beast with the burning back looks much more normal among them.

"Did you see that?" Suddenly, Sephie asked out of the blue.

“I’m not sure what you’re talking about.” Kasha saw that all the astral beings were silently gazing at the sky, as if they were performing some kind of special ritual to communicate with the stars.

"That was a mountain, a mountain peak floating in the sky."

"Mountains?" Seeing her look up, Kasha also looked up, but all she saw was a clear starry sky; there were no mountains at all.

Just as she was filled with doubt, Portil replied from the other side, "I saw it too, a mountain rising from the nebula. Those dragons are looking at the same thing as us!"

"Could you describe it in more detail?" Kasha asked, seeing that the others looked blank, and suspected that only dragons could see the so-called Heavenly Mountain.

Portil described what he saw as best he could, and as best he could, because the meager vocabulary of the mortal world was simply insufficient to depict that magnificent scene.

A magnificent nebula shrouded the mountain peaks, from which a divine peak rose abruptly. Its entire body was composed of emerald crystal, with bamboo shoot-like curved apex extending from its sides towards the sky. Pumice stones, arranged like star rings, encircled it, forming several suspended staircases. And at its summit, an orange beam of light shot straight into the sky, penetrating deep into the glittering Milky Way.

The reason others cannot see it is because this scene does not exist on Runeterra, but somewhere in the vast universe. Floating in the background are many enormous celestial bodies, the kind of colossal that evokes a sense of insignificance even from a distance, and which would shatter even the strongest convictions silently under their immeasurable scale.

For Portila, it was less a mountain peak and more a colossal throne. Thinking of this, a name suddenly came to mind.

"Dragon Nest Peak".

Chapter 604 Treatment Methods

“Dragon Peak…” Wild Hunt searched his memory for the name, but found nothing.

However, considering its various connections to the starry sky, it's not hard to imagine that it refers to Aurelion Sol, the Star Forger.

The throne was empty of dragons, meaning the Dragon King was still under the control of the giant god. The fact that the ice dragon and sea dragon could see this meant that the Dragon King was plotting to break free and reclaim his throne.

“I can feel it calling me; I have to go to the top of Mount Targon.”

Portil's expression was very solemn. An authoritative voice was calling to her from the other side of the sky, and she felt her blood boiling.

Saifei, who always liked to contradict Binglong, said nothing this time; no objection was the greatest affirmation.

"No, can those things really be called dragons?" The suspicious Kasha worried that this was a trap, after all, Mount Targon was a domain completely controlled by the Celestial Titans, and it might just be a hoax.

Wild Hunt, however, had a different opinion: "Perhaps these Star Dragons are the fragments that the Dragon King scattered from his claws when he broke free of his crown."

"What do you mean?"

"If we don't do it this way, it's hard to explain their origins. In any case, their history is much longer than that of the dragons on Runeterra, and perhaps the dragons we know are imitations of them."

This revolutionary statement, delivered by the Wild Hunt, became surprisingly persuasive. The crowd gradually realized that these Star Dragons were plotting something far-reaching, a conspiracy capable of altering the very foundations of Runeterra.

“Since we’re already escorting Diana up the mountain, going up to take a look is just something we do on the way,” Cassiopeia said.

She couldn't even calculate the situation in the Celestial Realm using runes, so in this situation, she would blindly choose to side with the Wild Hunt. Kai'Sa was from Shurima and had heard many legends about Mount Targon since childhood, so it was normal for her to have some awe of it.

After exchanging ideas, the group decided to go to the top of the mountain to take a look.

……

On the third night of climbing the mountain, Diana brought Leona to a plain halfway up the mountain.

A plain halfway up the mountain? That does sound strange. Diana had been climbing for three days straight, reaching at least 10,000 meters. The existence of a plain at that altitude was enough to demonstrate the strangeness of Mount Targon, something she, as a Rakol, was already used to.

The plains were covered with a thick layer of snow, and the huge moon cast its light upon the snowfield, but the surroundings remained pitch black.

The distant howls of wolves echoed from the darkness, but a round tent could be vaguely seen at the edge of the cliff.

How could there be a temporary site in a place like this? Could the healer that Wild Hunt mentioned be here?

With anticipation, Diana hurried closer, only to find that the curtain at the tent entrance was slightly ajar, revealing complete darkness inside with no light.

"Is anyone there? Is anyone home?" Diana called out towards the tent, her voice sounding somewhat abrupt in the silent snowfield.

There was no response; the tent was empty and cold. She lifted the curtain and examined it carefully by the moonlight.

The interior of the tent was a mess. Several straw cushions lay overturned in a corner, and the thick carpet on the floor was turned over, scattered with wolf-hair brushes and other items. A stone stove sat in the center of the tent, and an empty teacup lay upside down on a small wooden table. The ashes in the stove were icy cold, having been extinguished long ago. A faint, lingering scent of dried tea leaves and mountain herbs confirmed that someone had indeed lived here before.

Diana didn't want to reveal the truth of her loss, but it was clear that Soraka was no longer there; the tent she had left behind had been ransacked by wolves.

Unwilling to give up, she turned to searching for herbs in the tent, but found nothing; Soraka had already taken everything of value.

She had gone through so much trouble to bring Leona here, only to find the place deserted. Now she really didn't know what to do.

She placed Leona on the grass mat, whose face was deathly pale, as if no blood was flowing beneath her, a horrifying sight.

"Leona, you rest here for a bit. I'll go out and look for them; maybe they just happened to be out."

Noticing the worry in Leona's eyes, Diana forced herself not to show any disappointment, lit the fireplace, said a few comforting words, and then left the tent.

Diana moved to a spot where Leona couldn't see her, then took out the small shell-like ball and whispered, "Come out quickly, what do we do now?!"

The ball trembled, and then the voice of the Wild Hunt came from within: "What a pity, the Star Child has probably gone to travel the world. There will always be places in this world that need her."

Wild Hunt once said that Soraka has the ability to foresee the future. As a giant god who descended to earth, there was no reason why she couldn't foresee that Diana would bring Leona to seek medical help.

The fact that she still chose to leave Mount Targon despite knowing this means that other places needed her help more, or that she felt these two places didn't need her help at all; in any case, they weren't her priority.

"Do you have any other ideas? Leona won't last much longer. If we can't remove the flower poison from her body, I won't take the moonstone either!" Diana anxiously pressed for an answer, realizing that Soraka was no longer an option.

This woman is desperate and will try anything, even daring to threaten him with moonstones. It's clear she really cares about Leona. Good, the more she cares about the Wild Hunt, the easier it is to manipulate her.

Here, the Wild Hunt should thank Aphelios. If he hadn't stabbed Leona with the poisoned dagger, the Wild Hunt wouldn't have been able to find such a good handle against her.

“I do have a solution, but the price…” Wild Hunt hesitated, as if saying it would be pointless, seemingly not believing that Diana would accept his conditions.

"Don't underestimate my determination! I'm willing to pay any price to save Leona! Tell me how!" Diana's eyes were resolute, just like her faith in Diana.

"Actually, the method is very simple... it can even be described as brutal." Wild Hunt paused and said, "Then find another person to exchange blood with Leona. As long as the blood in her whole body is exchanged, the flower poison flowing in her blood vessels will naturally be transferred out."

Finally, Wild Hunt added, "The principle is simple, but it's actually very difficult to do. Not only do you have to consider blood type compatibility and the body's rejection, but also the safety issues during the transfusion process... To be honest, I'm the only one in the world who can do all of this."

Even Soraka herself doesn't match the Wild Hunt's familiarity with human anatomy. (You're not thinking about it, you're busy...)

He can directly remove the flower poison through dialysis. If it were Kai'Sa using the World Rune, she could only generate blood for Leona. She would never do something like the Wild Hunt, where they change blood types to transfuse each other.

There are actually many ways, but the Wild Hunt needs to choose the one that maximizes its own interests. Directly curing Leona would be too easy for the two of them.

Chapter 605 Diana's Hesitation

“Use my blood!” Diana blurted out without hesitation.

She didn't even know that blood types existed. If the blood wasn't compatible, forcibly transfusing blood would be like giving someone poisonous blood. The body's rejection reaction alone could be fatal. Fortunately, changing blood type was no big deal for the Wild Hunt.

"Are you sure? The flower poison won't disappear; it will transfer to your body, and you'll suffer terribly," Wild Hunt warned.

The Nightbloom poison itself isn't fatal; it just happens to clash with the solar power within Leona's body. This conflict affects the main body, causing the immune system and the virus to battle, resulting in a persistent high fever and threatening her life. If it were transferred to Diana's body through a blood transfusion, given the compatibility between the Nightbloom poison and the Lunar Star Spirit, while pain would be unavoidable, it might also provide enhancement.

"There's no one else here in the middle of nowhere, and I want to... feel the pain that Leona is feeling."

Diana shook her head. She wanted her blood to flow in Leona's veins... The thought of their blood flowing in each other's veins felt somewhat romantic.

A desire for possession was fully satisfied, and she even found the pain that followed to be enjoyable.

It is such a meaningful thing to be able to make sacrifices for someone you love.

Diana even believed that the Wild Hunt was a better option than having Soraka heal Leona directly, as it could bring many unseen benefits.

With the sun and moon as witnesses, this is simply the best confession in the world.

"You said it yourself."

Desperate to save her, Diana fell into the trap. The Wild Hunt told her the plan, and Diana was completely dumbfounded after hearing it.

The method is actually quite simple: just place the small shell-like ball between the two players. Wild Hunt specifically added a blood-activated feature to make it sound more convincing.

There's only one small problem: you have to take off your clothes before activation to facilitate the blood exchange. This condition is precisely what's troubling Diana, as she's not yet ready to be completely honest with Leona.

Moreover, this also meant that their bodies would be directly exposed to the Wild Hunt's gaze, and she didn't want to be seen herself, nor did she want the person she liked to be seen by others.

There was nothing unreasonable about the Wild Hunt's demands; it was just that the innocent Diana couldn't get over her own conscience.

She needs some time to convince herself to accept that their relationship had taken that step in such a context, with the involvement of a third party.

The tent left by Soraka separated the inside from the outside into two worlds: outside was the howling wind in the sky, while inside was a warm and bright fireplace.

Not knowing how to bring it up with Leona, Diana hesitated until late into the night, finally deciding to take action after Leona had fallen into a deep sleep.

She didn't really have a choice. Leona's life was hanging by a thread, and if she didn't act soon, she might not see the sun rise tomorrow.

Leona fell asleep in her arms. Diana was actually quite content with the situation; it was the first time they'd slept side-by-side on the same blanket. (The last two lines appear to be unrelated and possibly machine-generated text.)

She felt that her next move was too greedy; she was trying to save people, but she was filled with guilt.

Diana carefully extended her arm from under Leona's neck, sat up, and looked at Leona's sleeping face in the darkness.

Although the night wasn't completely dark, the moon still granted her the ability to see in the dark, allowing her to see every detail on Leona's face.

Diana longed to capture that gentle, mature face, partially hidden by her chestnut-brown, wavy hair.

Before she met Leona, her diary was filled with illustrations of the waxing and waning moon and various constellations. After meeting Leona, her diary began to be filled with Leona's simple line drawings.

Her martial arts training postures were recorded, as were her radiant smiles; even her furrowed brows and reproachful expressions were meticulously documented. Unfortunately, she hadn't had time to bring that diary out of the sect. If someone were to find it, their relationship would likely be impossible to conceal.

Looking at Leona's face, memories flooded back. Diana recalled the eve of Long Night, when she had argued with the priest in class and was punished with three days of exposure to the sun, during which time she had no shelter and no water to drink.

The Mount Targon region experiences polar day and polar night, and this so-called Long Night Festival is a celebration where followers of the Sun Cult pray for the great sun to accompany them through the "Valley of Heaven," the longest night of the year.

Although it was almost polar night and the days were getting shorter and the nights longer, the high-altitude sun on Mount Targon still managed to give Diana a severe sunburn.

Diana, in a bad mood, even refused Leona's invitation. So many people wanted to invite Leona to the celebration that the line stretched all the way to the foot of the mountain, but she only waited for Diana's release from prison. However, Diana felt that her presence would only ruin the atmosphere and that she wasn't worthy of being Leona's companion, so she simply stayed alone, sulking.

However, she couldn't resist joining in the fun. Seeing everyone else dressed in their cloaks, veils, and armor, she, who hadn't prepared anything, felt completely out of place and secretly slipped up to the top of the hall to be a quiet observer.

Unexpectedly, Leona secretly found her without her knowledge and even brought sunburn ointment to apply to her body. That was the first time they had physical contact.

After that, they sat huddled together watching the night sky, sitting there like idiots for hours. Leona missed the first half of the celebration because of this, leaving her parents searching frantically for her at the venue; they're probably going to get a scolding when they get back.