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When the elder said this, his expression was very serious. He stood beside Li Xuan very respectfully, waiting for his response.

As for the other four people, whether it was Xayah, Ahri, Nidalee, or Neeko, they did not expect that the elder would come and talk about such a serious topic. They were so scared that they dared not speak and sat upright.

"Oh! Interesting! Why are you asking me this? Isn't the Vastaya family safe now? The Noxian Empire's army has also been wiped out."

Yes, this is also the question that Xia and the others want to know, why the elder looks like the Vastaya clan is in imminent danger.

"If you are worried about the Noxian Empire, then let me tell you, the Noxian Empire will soon face big problems. There is no need to worry at all."

".., Your Highness, I have never worried about whether Ionia can defeat the Noxian invasion."

The elder was not worried about this, even if the Vastaya almost suffered a disaster, because the Vastaya had survived on the nascent land of Ionia for tens of thousands of years. He even knew the profound heritage of Ionia. Even the Shurima Empire could not subdue Ionia, let alone a mere Noxus.

"Your Highness, I'm worried about what's going to happen next. From what I've seen, Ionia's long-standing internal conflicts have intensified after this war. I wouldn't be surprised if Ionia immediately descended into civil war after the Noxian Empire retreats. Even if there's no civil war, there will be extreme internal chaos."

Li Xuan couldn't help but feel a little surprised at the elder's speculation. After all, the other party's speculation was not wrong, but very accurate.

Indeed, in the original destiny, after Noxus retreated, Ionia had been in a delicate balance. The conservatives led by Shen who advocated a return to peace and the radicals led by Zed who advocated revenge were basically incompatible. It only took a little spark, and the entire Ionia would be completely burned, which would be even more terrifying than the invasion of Noxus.

He just didn't know that Li Xuan had withdrawn Shen and the Order of the Balance from one of the factions. However, this might not be a good thing. The radical faction led by Jie would gain the upper hand. Although this avoided a large-scale civil war in Ionia, the war with the Noxian Empire would definitely continue.

But no matter what the situation was, it was obviously not a good thing for the Vastaya.

Chapter 423: The Vastaya Clan Wants to Be Dogs

"More importantly, I can already smell the same aura I had as a child. That era is about to come when the powerful will destroy the world and all things will be in danger and can only close their eyes and pray."

"I'm over a thousand years old, old man. Honestly, no matter what happens next, it doesn't matter to me. But these children are different. In the face of a disaster like that, the Vastaya without the protection of the strong are in great danger. They can escape one or two major disasters, but they can't always be so lucky."

"Elder? You said that when you were a child, wasn't that the Rune War period? No way, although there were some twists and turns on the Rune Continent, it wasn't that terrifying!"

Xia was so shocked that she started to refute. No wonder she was so panicked despite being always calm. You know, the Rune War was much more serious than the minor conflict between Noxus and Ionia. It could be said that it was not a war of the same level at all.

In the Rune Wars, mortals basically have no room to intervene. In other words, all the forces and armies between Ionia and Noxus are not even qualified to enter the stage. They can only wait for the battle between the strong to end, no matter how many people will be affected and die.

"I don't know, but I do smell the terrifying atmosphere of the Rune Wars. This is my intuition as a Vastayan who has lived for over a thousand years. There will definitely be big problems in Runeterra in the future."

The elder couldn't be sure whether his idea was right or wrong, but as the leader of the Vastaya clan, he had to prepare for a rainy day, otherwise it would be too late to take action when the disaster really came. Now was his best chance. He was very sure that Li Xuan was definitely the strongest among the Rune Continent where there were so many masters. If he just protected the Vastaya clan in the marginal areas, there would be absolutely no problem.

After all, no matter how big the disaster is, Ionia, located on the edge of Rune Continent, will suffer relatively less damage, so this piece of virgin land can be preserved.

Otherwise, if it were in the center of Runeterra, Ionia would have been shattered long ago.

Upon hearing this, Xia couldn't help but turn her head to Li Xuan. As a very powerful being, he must know much more than herself and other Vastayans in remote Ionia.

"Indeed, your elders' predictions about the future are remarkably accurate. The coming era will indeed be a turbulent and uncertain one. It will initially be filled with chaos and strife on a par with the Rune Wars, and it is very likely to escalate into a war far exceeding any previous era."

"How can this be?"

Neeko could hardly believe what she heard. Even though she was naive, she knew how terrible the Rune War was. Li Xuan said that the future might very likely evolve into an era of horror far beyond that. Neeko no longer dared to think about how many people would die, and whether all living things would become extinct.

"Why not? Think about it. How did Runeterra's past disasters finally subside? The most terrifying Void invasion was repelled at the cost of the immensely powerful Shurima Empire, yet the Void still exists, ever eyeing this world with covetous eyes. The Shurima Empire's demise led to the fall of the Ascended, and then the Darkin extinction. All of Runeterra worked together to suppress and seal the Darkin, but they persisted. Fighting for the precious runes that held world power, powerful individuals fought fiercely, and the conflict eventually subsided, yet treasures like the runes still exist. Aren't the causes of these wars ever resolved? They were merely treating the symptoms, not the root cause, and merely temporarily suppressing the situation."

Li Xuan smiled as he recounted the various problems facing Runeterra. To him, they weren't anything to worry about. But for the Elders, Xayah, Ahri, Neeko, and Nidalee, it was a different story. From what Li Xuan was saying, it seemed like all these hidden dangers were about to erupt.

“Could it be?………………”

"Yes, that's the question. First, it should be the return of the Darkin. After all, it's been thousands of years, and even the strongest seal will gradually lose its effect over time. Although the seal of Mount Targon still exists, the Darkin should have been able to display some of their power. Then, the passage to the Void will open again. In fact, small-scale Void invasions near Shurima are becoming more and more frequent. Finally, in the chaos, it is natural for people to pursue the powerful power of runes, which will push the situation into an even more chaotic ending."

Li Xuan told Xia and the others about the possible future events bit by bit, giving them the feeling that he had seen it with his own eyes.

Of course, Li Xuan had seen this before, as the background of League of Legends was exactly like this. He wasn't exaggerating. The coming era of Runeterra was truly like the infinite calamity of the prehistoric world, where all karma would be finally reckoned. Various powerful figures would gradually take their place on the historical stage. Powerful beings previously unseen by mortals would emerge one after another. However, this wasn't something ordinary people wanted to witness. They would only serve as background and decoration, enduring the various disasters caused by the powerful.

"This! This! This! Even though I've already thought of the situation as badly as possible, the horror of the future still far exceeds my expectations."

The elder could only smile bitterly. He had no doubt about what Li Xuan said. After all, there was no need for such a powerful being to lie to him. However, this made an idea in his mind even more resolute.

"Your Highness Li Xuan, please accept the loyalty of our Vastaya clan!"

The elder's words woke up the four women who were originally in despair. At first they were puzzled, but then they thought about the horror of the future, and then they understood the elder's idea. Indeed, in such a catastrophe, the Vastaya clan must have a strong backer to protect the Vastaya clan from this terrible disaster and avoid extinction.

"Indeed, it is not difficult for me to protect the Vastaya clan from the coming era of terror, but why? Give me a reason."

Li Xuan looked at the elder with a half-smile. Granted, he was pledging allegiance to him. But to be Li Xuan's dog, let alone a mere Vastaya, even Ionia wasn't qualified. On Runeterra, only Targon Peak held the qualification, and that was because they controlled the Star Forger Dragon King, a pure-blooded true dragon numbering in the triple digits. Otherwise, how could some four-digit Targons be qualified to be Li Xuan's dogs?

Chapter 424: Xia’s Heart Almost Broken

As for Xayah, Ahri, Neeko and Nidalee, they were dumbfounded for a moment after hearing Li Xuan's answer. They didn't expect Li Xuan to be so ruthless. His words revealed that he didn't take the Vastaya clan seriously at all.

Even the elder was a little dumbfounded. He had thought that his surrender this time was a sure thing. After all, although the Vastaya clan did not have any strong people, compared with ordinary mortals, their strength and potential were much greater.

Even the Order of the Balance would not refuse their allegiance. The elders had actually thought about joining the Order of the Balance before, but for the Vastaya clan with a long history, the Order of the Balance had only appeared for a few hundred years and its strength was only at the level of an average Darkin, so it was difficult for them to make up their minds.

"It's not that I'm too arrogant. Let me put it this way. As you all know, the newly appeared Zaun Island next to us appeared because of the request of my good friend, the Storm Goddess Janna. In order to resettle the Zaun people who left Piltover, I created this island. There is a Warcraft Forest on it, and in it are ten great Warcraft beasts, each of which is a demigod-level existence."

The meaning of Li Xuan's words was very clear. Even a magical beast at the ascender level could be created by Li Xuan with ease. What could the Vastaya clan be compared to him?

After hearing Li Xuan's words, the elder was deeply shocked. It turned out that he had underestimated the prince in front of him. He could create such a huge island out of thin air and even create ascender-level monsters with ease. Could it be that Li Xuan possessed the power of the legendary God of Creation?

On Runeterra, although Mount Targon has tried its best to control it, the legend and traces of the Starforge Dragon King, the creator god of Runeterra, have always been circulated. Otherwise, the Shurima Empire would not have been able to create a sun disc that could obtain a trace of the Starforge Dragon King's power.

"Then how can we ask you to protect our Vastaya?"

The elder understood Li Xuan's intention and, instead of mentioning loyalty, requested Li Xuan's protection. Indeed, for someone as powerful as Li Xuan, the Vastaya had no right to pledge allegiance. While loyalty and protection might seem similar, they were actually quite different.

As for asylum, it is purely a request for Li Xuan's protection, which is basically Li Xuan's unilateral effort. As for loyalty, the Vastaya clan becomes Li Xuan's subordinates, and while accepting Li Xuan's help, they are also dying for Li Xuan. In the eyes of the elders, such a relationship is much stronger and can better protect the self-esteem of the Vastaya people.

But Li Xuan pointed out directly that the Vastaya clan had no qualifications and power to be loyal to Li Xuan, so the elders could only ask Li Xuan for protection. However, such a relationship was very unstable and depended entirely on Li Xuan's personal mood. Although for someone like Li Xuan, he would generally not change his decision, there was still a risk.

But there is no other way. The Vastaya clan only has so many cards. And on the other hand, considering that Li Xuan is so powerful, even if there is a big chaos on the Rune Continent next, Li Xuan will be able to protect the Vastaya clan.

"Um………………"

Seeing that Xia and Ahri were staring at him nervously, Li Xuan did not give any very harsh conditions.

"It's simple. As long as I can have fun tonight, that's all that matters. After all, for me, whether or not to protect the Vastaya is just a trivial matter. It all depends on my mood."

Everyone was stunned by Li Xuan's casual offer. Was that the offer? How could it be completely different from what they had imagined? They had originally thought Li Xuan would come up with something particularly difficult, but he actually proposed something they hadn't expected.

It seems that it is not difficult to make Li Xuan have a comfortable evening given his temper.

"Why, a little surprised?"

"Yes! Yes! From your previous behavior, I thought you were going to make some very difficult request."

Nicole is very brave and behaves very lively even when facing Li Xuan.

"Isn't this normal? It's a matter of perspective. For you, protecting the Vastaya is a very difficult task, so you think my request is terrifying. But in fact, for me, it's just something I can do easily, not worth mentioning at all. So, as long as the conditions are satisfactory to me, it's fine."

This is the fact. For Li Xuan, if he is in a good mood, this kind of thing doesn't matter. In fact, if he and Ali were chatting happily just now and Ali brought it up, Li Xuan might have agreed to it directly.

The elder came over later, which made Li Xuan a little unhappy, so he just scared him a little.

"Actually, if they wish, the Vastaya can live on the newly born Zaun Island. I'll let Janna know, and I think she'll be very happy. After all, the current Zaun Island is vast and sparsely populated. A few hundred thousand people in Zaun simply aren't enough. I can guarantee that even if Runeterra were to be turned upside down on Zaun Island, it wouldn't affect the newly born Zaun."

Li Xuan didn't care about sheltering the Vastaya clan. Zuan Island had to be sheltered anyway, so it was just a matter of convenience.

Li Xuan said it lightly, but the elders and others felt complicated. Although they had obtained Li Xuan's promise that they could go to Zuan Island to receive his protection, why did they feel so uncomfortable in their hearts? It seemed that the pride that the Vastaya clan had always had was shattered in front of Li Xuan.

Xia, in particular, had always been determined to restore the Vastaya to its former glory, but after hearing Li Xuan's words, her heart was almost broken. She felt that even if the Vastaya were to return to their former glory and possess Ascended-level warriors who surpassed the limits of mortals, what would that mean? After all, Li Xuan could easily create countless such warriors.

No! No! I can't think like that. Li Xuan is Li Xuan, and I am myself. The power of an Ascended being is already very strong. In a vast country like Ionia, the Order of the Kinkou is able to dominate the land of Ionia precisely because of its Ascended-level power.

As long as they become such a strong person, the Vastaya clan will be able to truly revive, but this kind of power is not so easy to achieve. Only one mortal being can succeed in it. Although it is very easy for the Vastaya clan to master extraordinary powers because of their bloodline.

But bloodline is both a source of success and a source of failure. While Kasumi, thanks to the rich power of her bloodline, possessed remarkable strength at a young age, it was also precisely because of this that it was difficult for her to make any significant progress, let alone become a demigod. After all, the Vastaya clan had no systematic approach to improving their heritage.

Chapter 425 Xia's Worries

After thinking about it, Xia didn't know what to do. Although she wanted to change the current weak situation of the Vastaya clan, she didn't know where to start.

"What's wrong, Xia? You look like something's on your mind."

After getting Li Xuan's promise, the elder left directly without any intention of disturbing Li Xuan's interest.

Ahri, Nidalee, and Neeko were all in a good mood. After all, with Li Xuan's protection, the Vastaya clan would at least be safe. This was very good news, but Xayah, standing nearby, seemed a little distracted, looking worried.

Facing Neeko's question, Xia opened her mouth, but was speechless. She didn't know how to express her worries to others.

"Xia, is there something on your mind? Tell me! Don't be nervous."

Xia looked at Li Xuan's gentle voice, gritted her teeth and expressed her worries over the years.

"As you all know, I left for the outside world a long time ago. To the other members of the clan, I'm a weirdo, but I don't regret it very much."

Xia stated her decision very calmly.

"Because I've seen things in the outside world that I haven't seen in the village. Perhaps it's because of the exclusion of ordinary humans, perhaps it's because of the xenophobia of the Vastaya, or perhaps it's a combination of both. This has led to the village being very primitive and conservative. After so many years, there has been almost no significant change. This is unacceptable, absolutely unacceptable."

"But what's wrong with that?"

Nicole felt that there was nothing wrong with the natural and primitive life in the village. After all, she had been accustomed to this kind of life since she was a child.

"Because while the village and the Vastaya stagnated, others were progressing and growing stronger. However, we, who rely on the power of our bloodline, are destined to grow weaker as the Vastaya Xaari bloodline within us fades with each generation. If it were thousands of years ago, when our tribe had demigods, how could the Noxian Empire's army dare to target the Vastaya?"

When Xia said this, her tone became a little angry.

"Even though the Vastaya clan can continue to exist with Li Xuan's protection, it's foreseeable that in a few thousand years, when the Vastaya Xiarui bloodline is further diluted, the Vastaya people will probably be no different from ordinary people in terms of strength, except for their appearance."

Li Xuan didn't expect Xia to think so far ahead, even considering things thousands of years later. However, what she said was true. The power obtained by bloodline would definitely weaken from generation to generation with the passage of time. This was normal.

But by then, the fate of the Vastaya clan would probably be even more tragic! After all, without magical powers, but with an appearance different from that of ordinary people, the principle that those who are not of my race must have different hearts is applicable no matter where they are.

"Well, thousands of years from now, Xia, you're thinking too much. I'll be long gone by then, so why think so much?"

Nicole felt overwhelmed when she heard this topic. For her, an optimist, such a serious topic was really a big trouble.

Nidalee frowned. The problem Xayah mentioned was indeed a very serious matter, but after thinking for a while, she decisively gave up. After all, for her who only knew how to hunt, this problem was too profound.

As for Ahri, she was not very interested in this. As a love-sick person, she wanted most to be with Li Xuan.

"Although it may be excessive to say so, could you please point out a clear path for the Vastaya?"

Xia bowed respectfully to Li Xuan. After a long moment of contemplation, she realized she couldn't find a good solution. In the past, she could only continue to work hard, but now she had another option. Asking Li Xuan for help was a bit presumptuous and demanding. After all, Li Xuan had already agreed to protect the Vastaya, and she wasn't going to bother him any more. However, relying solely on her own strength, Xia couldn't find a viable solution.

"That's quite simple. The Vastaya's current problem is a simple one: their power is weakening from generation to generation due to the decline of their bloodline. But which solution will you choose, Xia?"

"Which method?"

Xia's eyes were somewhat dazed. Although she knew that the gap between her and Li Xuan was as vast as the universe at her fingertips, the fact that Li Xuan could answer a question that was basically unsolvable to her in less than a second, and with so many answers, shocked Xia's brain a bit...

"Yes, considering the Vastaya's current situation, I have two most suitable inheritance paths for them. One is the Blood Warlock, who constantly taps into the power of their bloodline, returning it to its ancestral roots and bringing it closer to its source, thereby gaining even greater power. The other is the Druid, who aligns their body and mind with nature, feeling its wildness and power, and gaining the power of all spirits. Both paths are well-suited to the Vastaya today. So, Xia, which one will you choose?"

Faced with the answer given by Li Xuan, Xia thought about it for a while. Her mind was a little confused and she couldn't come to any conclusion. She couldn't help but look up at Li Xuan again, hoping that he could give her some guidance.

"Xaya, let me put it this way! For the Vastaya, the advantage of the Blood Warlock is that it has a low entry point, meaning basically anyone can get started and progress quickly. The disadvantage is that it's easy to learn but difficult to master. Reverting to 3.8 is extremely difficult, and the upper limit is restricted by the source of the bloodline, Xaya, so basically, it ends at Ascended. As for the Druid, the disadvantage is that it's difficult to get started and the qualifications are very high. The advantage is that the upper limit is very high and there is a systematic inheritance. So, Xia, which one you choose depends on your own pursuits. Of course, you can choose both, but in reality, no matter which one, in the later stages, qualifications are required. If you choose both, it's easy to become sparse in everything."

Li Xuan's words were straightforward and easy to understand. For a small tribe like the Vastaya, the numbers were small, and even fewer possessed the necessary talent. Unlike ordinary humans, who could be numerous, both were necessary, relying on probability. If investments were spread thin, some talented individuals would likely not thrive, ultimately leading to total failure.

Chapter 426: Naive Irelia

Li Xuan's night life that followed was still relatively good. After all, it wasn't just Ahri, but Xia, who felt she had no way to repay Ahri but could only give herself to him, also joined in.

The next day, the Vastaya, who had packed up all their things, were all teleported to Zaun Island with a snap of Li Xuan's fingers. Not only Janna, but also Vandel, as the Speaker of Zaun, welcomed the joining of the Vastaya. After all, the new Zaun Island was too big and the population was very sparse, a typical country with vast land and sparse population. He couldn't welcome the joining of the Vastaya, who had some good combat effectiveness.

As for the Vastaya, they also have a good impression of Zaun. After all, in the eyes of the Zaun people, they do not feel the kind of exclusion and discrimination. This is normal. Although the Vastaya have certain animal characteristics, compared with the transformation of some alchemy barons in Zaun, it is still much more normal. They have already gotten used to it.

Moreover, as a famous black market on Runeterra, the knowledge of the Zaun people is much higher than that of the closed Ionians. They have seen all kinds of races. The Vastaya are just one example. There have been many of them in Zaun. The Speaker Heimerdinger is a Yordle. The Zaun people are much more accepting of non-humans or subhumans.

Of course, without Li Xuan, a close friend of the storm goddess Janna, as a lubricant, the Vastayan's integration would have been unlikely. After all, the Zauns only accepted non-human and subhuman races, not accepted them. Without Li Xuan's orders, the integration of the two races would have been far from simple.

After Li Xuan arranged all the Vastaya people, he took Xayah and Ahri to meet Janna. After all, Li Xuan had to give a reply to what she asked him to do, and he also had to explain the identities of Sarah, Xayah and Ahri so that they could get to know each other.

"Is that so? We've already established relationships with Bilgewater and Ionia, which is good. As for the Vastaya, I'll let Seraphine handle it."

Janna didn't care about the woman that appeared in Li Xuan's words. After all, for her who had lived for a very long time, jealousy was nothing. Besides, she didn't know how long she had been waiting in line for the latecomer, so there was no need for such a thing.

"Then I'll leave it to you. I need to take Xia back with me to finish the affairs of the Noxian Empire. You can pass these druid inheritances to the Vastaya clan."

After all, Janna will be the main god of the Vastaya clan in the future, so Li Xuan naturally wants her to establish prestige among the Vastaya clan. It is a good choice for her to bestow grace on the Vastaya clan.

Janna naturally understood this, and handed the druidic heritage to her spokesperson, Seraphine, who had now quickly become a witch, and asked her to spread the heritage.

Of course, it is not only spread among the Vastaya clan. Although it is difficult for ordinary people in Zaun to obtain the druid inheritance, there will always be one or two people among hundreds of thousands of people who can obtain it, and that is enough.

Li Xuan brought Xia back to the rebel headquarters. This was Xia's own request. After all, she had been in the rebels for a while and had a strong comradeship with the others. That was why she wanted to return to the rebels so that she could complete her fight against the Noxian Empire. It was also the last contribution of the Vastaya clan to the land of Ionia.

Ahri, Neeko, and Nidalee who stayed behind were not idle either. They were the first group to accept the druidic inheritance. Because of their relationship with Li Xuan and in order to respond to the goodwill of the storm goddess Janna, the elders decided that Ahri, Neeko, and Nidalee would also become Janna's witches.

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