Zongman: All Heavens and Worlds Begin with the Devil's Curse

Chapter 487 The Power of Runes

"I have no objection, just don't go too far."

Zhou Lan reached out, and a golden door appeared instantly.

He naturally saw through the Holy Lord's little schemes, and he was even more aware of the fact that the demons had fought over the gate not long ago.

He knows everything, and the Holy Lord understands it too.

So he quickly patted his chest and assured them, "Of course not, I've always been a person who knows how to behave."

Having said that, he rubbed his hands together, eagerly diving into the doorway.

"What did he go to do?" Xiaofeng asked curiously, watching the door disappear from sight.

"Going mad," Zhou Lan said, bewildered.

Meanwhile, in another world, Asgard, the realm of the gods.

When the Sino-Soviet Union, which had been ruling their own territories, suddenly felt that surging aura, it was already too late.

A massive door opened above Asgard, and the Holy Lord's enormous dragon body passed through the doorway, his battle-ready eyes fixed intently on the ground below.

He whispered, “My dear brother, Sino-Soviet Union, I have come to find you.”

In an instant, the entire Asgard was enveloped in a powerful pressure, like a small boat swaying precariously in a tsunami.

"What's this?"

When Thor looked up in confusion at the hideous figure above him, he involuntarily froze on the spot.

He looked at China and the Soviet Union, his face full of doubt.

Why didn't anyone tell him that there was a monster on top of Asgard?

"They've come looking for trouble," Zhong Su hurriedly replied, and quickly ascended into the sky.

Saul rolled up his sleeves and asked the Chinese and Soviet leaders, "Do you need my help?"

He certainly wouldn't have asked in the past, but it was obvious that this guy was here to specifically name and target China and the Soviet Union, and he looked incredibly powerful.

Although the pressure was strong, it didn't actually kill. Although it was anxious about Su's performance, it wasn't fatal.

He only made a token offer; whether he could actually help was another matter, but I had a feeling there was going to be some drama.

But his response was the thunder of the Sino-Soviet alliance, which propelled him toward the palace in Asgard.

"Don't look at the back, I'm going to beat him up," Zhong Su said hurriedly.

As he pushed Saul away, he sighed inwardly.

"Brother, you've really put me through a lot!"

On the other side, Runeterra.

Xiao Feng looked at the live stream screen that Zhou Lan had set up for him and said with understanding, "So that's what it is. I'll have to take a good look at it."

Zhou Lan smiled silently, watching the live broadcast on the screen while reaching into her sleeve, where the demonic energy of the moon enveloped the Hextech core.

He is nurturing this wild rune, urging it to grow rapidly.

The Lord's gift has been delivered, and as his elder brother, how could he not express his gratitude?

Runes.

This was exactly what Zhou Lan had in mind.

Mastering the runes means mastering absolute power; this is beyond doubt.

With Zhou Lan's abilities, it wouldn't take long to generate and intensify this rune.

And transferring the power of the runes to Xiaofeng stably was incredibly easy.

While the two demons were watching the battle between two demons in another world in real time, the wild runes in Zhou Lan's palm were rapidly intensifying.

A dazzling array of colors is bursting forth from this Hextech core. At first, it was just a stone, but soon, like the internal structure of some atom, it unleashed unprecedented power.

Even Xiaofeng, who was immersed in the battle between the Holy Lord and the Sino-Soviet Union, noticed that a powerful force was gradually emanating from him.

But when Xiaofeng saw Zhou Lan's reassuring face, he felt at ease.

A moment later, the scene that Zhou Lan had created for Xiao Feng slowly faded away.

The guy sighed as if he had just watched a wonderful movie and was still savoring the moment, saying, "The Holy Lord is indeed very strong now. Fortunately, I didn't agree to his request to spar."

The last scene before the image fades away is the image of the Holy Lord walking through the portal and leaving with a satisfied expression.

Without a doubt, neither China nor the Soviet Union were a match for this guy.

The reason for locking up and sending Thor away wasn't to protect him, but more to save face.

"No wonder this guy looked so regretful after seeing Di Kui leave; it turns out his fighting addiction kicked in again," Xiao Feng said belatedly.

“He’ll run into trouble,” Zhou Lan said softly.

Since it was just a friendly sparring match, he naturally didn't care.

If China and the Soviet Union wanted to retaliate next time, he wouldn't mind just opening the door right above the Holy Lord's mansion.

The premise is that China and the Soviet Union should consider whether this would actually fulfill the Holy Lord's wishes.

As she spoke, Zhou Lan suddenly trembled and said, "That's enough."

He reached out and pulled, and a strangely constructed object appeared in his hand.

“The Wild Rune is complete,” he said.

As Zhou Lan finished speaking, an immense power descended like a storm from the sky, instantly overwhelming the entire city, causing it to tremble under the power of the runes.

If Zhou Lan hadn't been suppressing it at the moment, the power of this rune could have instantly destroyed the entire Piltover and Zaun into ruins.

And this is just one of the keystone runes under several primary runes.

If one can collect and comprehend all the runes, the power gained will be unparalleled throughout the entire Runeterra.

However, such power is also almost impossible to control.

But "almost" means it's not absolute.

The power of runes is like a lamp in the darkness; even from thousands of miles away, its light can be seen by those who are determined.

Ryze, the Rune Mage, is precisely such a thoughtful person.

For some reason, he spent his life searching for runes and sealing away these world-destroying powers.

He is a fairly upright mage, but only in a broad sense. Like a certain man in a world he once lived in, Ryze is also someone who believes in sacrificing a few for the happiness of the many.

Zhou Lan was certain that the exposure of the runes would attract this guy.

He sensed a completely different aura approaching.

It can be described as a full-speed sprint.

Before the Wild rune was fully formed, Ryze might not have cared about this small prototype, but now that it has completely grown, it must be brought into the fold.

"I have some things to do next, which can also be considered a gift for you. After this matter is resolved, you can do whatever you want in this world."

Upon hearing Zhou Lan's words, Xiao Feng nodded thoughtfully.

He roughly guessed what Zhou Lan was going to give him.

It seems that the runic power in the opponent's possession is not the whole thing.

A gust of wind dispersed it.

Zhou Lan stood with her hands behind her back, gazing into the distance.

Just wait a little while.

Those who are meant to come will come.

Chapter 488 Don't Touch the Runes!

Ryze, the Rune Mage, didn't keep Zhou Lan waiting for long.

The aura emanating from the formation of the Wild Rune was so dazzling that the old mage who collected World Runes couldn't wait even a moment longer.

Suddenly, a purple-haired bald man emerged from the crowd in Zhou Lan's line of sight.

Although it may be a bit impolite to say it like that, that's really how Ryze, the Rune Mage, is portrayed.

He was entirely purple, with mysterious runes imprinted on his body. When his gaze fell upon us, his eyes held an unshakeable resolve.

He came because of the power of the runes, and the determination in his eyes stemmed from his unparalleled strength.

If you exclude the very top-tier beings, Ryze is practically the pinnacle of life on Runeterra.

If Zhou Lan hadn't appeared and taken away the Wild Rune, perhaps another timeline would have emerged in Twin Cities.

A new timeline unfolds after a catastrophe caused by Viktor's fusion with Wild Runes, which was not saved by Jayce and Ekko's efforts.

That is, Ryze, who knew the news, rushed over and sent them all to their deaths.

Even with the immense power of runes, Ryze has the ability to control them.

Based on this alone, he has already reached the pinnacle of the world.

At that very moment, as he appeared and his gaze fell upon Zhou Lan's palm, his weathered yet stern voice immediately rang out:

"Don't touch the runes!"

Zhou Lan glanced at him slightly, her gaze calm.

He then closed his palms, putting the wild runes back into his sleeves, and the divine light faded completely.

“I’ve been waiting for you for a long time,” Zhou Lan said with a smile, “so much so that I thought this small foundation rune wouldn’t interest you.”

Seeing this, Ryze suddenly paused for a moment.

It wasn't because Zhou Lan knew of his existence, but because the other party had put the rune away so easily.

He could sense the power of the rune, but now that Zhou Lan had taken the wild rune into his possession, it didn't emit even the slightest fluctuation.

This was what truly surprised Ryze.

The Runeterra world is nothing like that. The power of runes is extremely violent and can easily destroy cities and lands. Trying to control this power is nothing short of a pipe dream.

But that's exactly what happened.

Does this mean that the strange entity before us can control the runes?

Ryze's expression suddenly turned serious, and his gaze toward Zhou Lan became wary.

He spoke up and asked, "What did you do to that rune?"

Zhou Lan said slowly, "I subdued it, that's all."

“No one can control the power of runes,” Ryze said with a serious expression.

“Then it seems I’m an exception, and there’s more than one exception like me.” Zhou Lan smiled. “I come from another world, another space, and perhaps that’s the reason.”

Ryze was visibly taken aback by Zhou Lan's frankness.

With his current power, he is fully capable of understanding the concept of visitors from another world.

But Zhou Lan was being a bit too blunt.

But Zhou Lan didn't seem to have any time to think, and said calmly, "You've come at the right time. Give me the rest of the runes as well."

Ryze: "..."

He suddenly fell silent, somewhat confused by Zhou Lan's meaning.

No one had ever asked him for anything so righteously, let alone the power of runes.

More importantly, is the guy in front of me confused about something?

He rushed to Piltover in a hurry to collect runes, but how did it turn into him delivering runes in just a few words?

Did they misunderstand something?

“I don’t understand what you mean, but I know that the runes must never fall into the hands of others. No one can completely control its power, let alone turn it into a tool that brings disaster and domination.”

"You think you can control it?" Zhou Lan suddenly said. "As a fellow mage, you are no more qualified than me to wield runes. After all, this is an era where power reigns supreme."

In fact, Ryze cannot fully control all runes.