The Glory of Noxus

The banquet officially started.

The black-striped side door opened, and waiters in uniforms walked into the hall, bringing food and wine to the table.

As the waiters left, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became more noisy.

Although the guests present come from different classes and backgrounds.

But at the current banquet, many warlords temporarily put aside their differences, introduced their partners to each other, and sought common interests.

Delevingne walked down from the main stage with his trademark generous smile on his face. After greeting everyone around him one by one, he went straight to the banquet corner to meet Huo Jixing.

He looked at Catalina, who was dressed up and stunning everyone, and thought to himself.

I thought the rumors were unbelievable, but I didn't want to really frown.

Delevingne had heard rumors about Huo Jixing and Catalina from his own channels before.

Coupled with my own testing, I feel that those rumors are not groundless.

Huo Jixing looked at Draven walking towards him with a helpless expression.

He originally chose the banquet corner to avoid attracting attention.

However, the opposite happened.

With the arrival of Catalina, this place has attracted enough attention.

Now that Delevingne has joined, this place has become almost the center of attention.

You know, with Draven's current status, he is undoubtedly one of the top players in this party.

In addition to his own noble status as a glorious executioner, he also has a close relationship with two members of the Trifali Triumvirate.

The Trifalli Triumvirate is the highest decision-making body of the Noxus Empire.

Whether it is Swain, the Lord of Noxus, or Darius, the Hand of Noxus, both can endorse Draven.

This not only represents Draven's deep connections in the empire, but also demonstrates his powerful position.

After Delevingne smiled and shook hands with Huo Jixing, he naturally greeted Catalina and others.

He knew all of them and had worked with them.

in the following time.

The circle with Huo Jixing as the center started chatting happily in the corner of the banquet.

Draven will tell some interesting stories about his visit to the capital, as well as the battles that took place in the arena.

Huo Jixing talked about his experiences in Piltover and Bilgewater.

Wilson and Captain Ben Faron would occasionally interject, recounting the military campaign to suppress the rebellion and remembering the time they had fought side by side.

Catalina has a cold personality and is taciturn, but a good listener.

Just when they were talking happily.

Huo Jixing frowned, and a chill emerged in his heart, making him unconsciously alert.

Immediately afterwards, he noticed an aristocratic young man wearing brocade clothes walking over, his long hair as tattered as blood.

Familiar feeling!

Huo Jixing's eyes glowed with red-gold light, just like the blood-colored eyes of his opponent's noble young man.

Buzz! Buzz!

Suddenly, an invisible confrontation took place between the two.

At the same time, it also attracted the attention of Catalina and Draven, who followed their gazes and looked at the blood-haired noble youth.

"Scarlet Reaper Vladimir!" Huo Jixing spoke in a solemn voice.

After hearing Huo Jixing's words, Catalina and Delevingne were stunned for a moment, and then their expressions suddenly changed.

"Huo Jixing, we meet again!"

Vladimir's eyes were calm, and his blood-like hair was gently flicking.

As for Katarina and Draven's vigilance, he didn't care.

"I smell the blood on your body getting stronger and stronger."

"But you'll never have the chance to taste it." Huo Jixing relaxed his brows and said with a relaxed expression.

"Yeah?"

Vladimir leaned forward, with an indiscernible smile on his lips.

"I don't think so."

"You are my chosen one, no one can stop you!"

Huo Jixing straightened his body, held the [Lingfeng] on his waist with his right hand, and said with great certainty.

"Selected? You can try it!"

Vladimir's expression paused, a wild smile appeared on his fair face, and a bloody glow lit up at his feet.

"Then...as you wish!"

Huo Jixing did not give in, and immediately took a step forward to deal with the terrifying power that filled Vladimir's body.

Behind him, Katarina, Draven and others looked a little uneasy, but they couldn't make any changes.

Because the strength of these two people has already surpassed ordinary extraordinary beings by far.

Even they are powerless.

Buzz! Buzz!

In the banquet hall, the noisy and cheerful atmosphere receded like a tide, leaving only a deathly silence.

A flash of scarlet light lit up, followed by a flash of red-gold light, and the two were intertwined.

As if they had materialized, they stirred up ripples in the air and started a fierce confrontation. The strong wind pressure caused the glazed chandelier to sway.

Everyone present could feel the tremendous pressure from Huo Jixing and Vladimir.

It was like there was a towering mountain pressing on their chests, making their faces turn red and making it difficult to breathe.

There were even many weak people who fell directly on the soft red carpet, with food and liquor spilled all over the floor.

The original magnificence had long since disappeared, leaving only the shock and fear in my heart.

"Stop it! Vladimir."

From the direction of the main stage, an unhurried voice came, with an aura of calmness and authority.

Huo Jixing heard the sound and saw Darius walking over.

Then he looked deeply at Vladimir and put away his power.

"The force of Knox Cree!"

Vladimir looked back at Darius with a resolute face, looking slightly hesitant.

During the Darkin War, mortals were just his experiments.

When did you dare to talk to him like this?

However, he considered that it was no longer the time for the dark descendants to rule the continent of Valoran, so he took a step back and withdrew the bloody light.

The three-member Trifali Council is one.

And Darius's reputation within the empire is too high.

If Vladimir wants to continue to enjoy the new blood of the Noxian Empire, he needs them to return to their former glory.

He glanced at the window sill outside the corridor, where a black crow was watching the banquet hall.

"Oh, Swain, you really are paying attention to me all the time!"

Vladimir sighed slightly, slightly noticing the difference in Darius.

In that mortal body, he smelled the smell of runes, which seemed to be a broken rune of the world.

Although to him, the power of this rune is nothing more than that.

But now is not the time to break up with Swain and the Trefali Council.

"Darius, congratulations on your victory."

Vladimir adjusted his exquisite noble robes, leaned back, and waved his hand.

"I won't stay any longer, I still have some things to deal with."

The reason why he came to attend the banquet was because he heard the news of Huo Jixing's return and came here specifically to see him.

As he could see, this protoss genius had grown a lot, and the taste of blood in his body became more and more tempting.

And it seems that the growth in strength has given him a lot of confidence, and he is actually ready to compete with himself.

"As expected of the bearer of star spirits, it's time to pick the fruits."

Vladimir felt a hint of danger in his heart.

The protoss had ended the era when the darkspawn ruled the continent of Valoran, and he could no longer allow Huo Jixing to continue to grow.

Huo Jixing looked at Vladimir's slowly leaving back with a solemn expression.

Just now, he had already used [Suzaku·Red Eyes of Fire], but he could not see through whether the blood-haired noble young man was Vladimir's true form.

Blood magic!

This terrifying witchcraft born in the hands of dark descendants definitely has weird abilities that ordinary people can't imagine.

Huo Jixing's already frowned brows became more and more intense. His move this time also had the intention of testing Vladimir.

Only little was gained.

"Long time no see!"

Darius walked over slowly and stared at Huo Jixing, his expression full of sighs.

He was surprised and pleased with Huo Jixing's growth.

In just a few years, this former scout was able to fight against ancient beings like Vladimir.

"General Darius!"

Huo Jixing bowed and saluted, showing great respect for Darius in his heart.

When performing missions outside, he would always check the news in the empire in the Leiser Guard Secretariat.

Darius's name appears frequently in these messages.

Delevingne on the side keenly noticed that everyone in the banquet hall was in a low mood.

It was obviously influenced by the battle between Huo Jixing and Vladimir.

So, Delevingne made a decisive decision and walked to the main stage of the banquet hall.

"Everyone, this concludes today's banquet. Thank you all for coming. I look forward to seeing you next time."

The guests in the banquet hall began to disperse.

When Cassiopeia left, she looked at her sister Caterina, with a dark look in her eyes.

This time I rushed back from the Shurima continent, and it seemed that I was going to return in vain.

After a while, Huo Jixing, Darius, Delevingne and others were left in the banquet hall.

Catalina did not leave, standing beside Huo Jixing, listening to his exchange with Darius.

Huo Jixing didn't chat for long, it was just an ordinary conversation to strengthen mutual friendship and trust.

However, he saw that Darius seemed to be opening up a new battlefield in the southwest region of the empire.

Because the neighboring Kingdom of Demacia was weak and its internal situation was extremely chaotic.

Darius originally wanted to unite some warlords at this banquet, but the arrival of Vladimir made him hesitate.

Even if the power of all the heroes has been gathered as much as possible.

But Swain seems to be unable to bear the pressure brought by these ancient beings.

In the following time, Darius was not in high spirits. After chatting for a few words, he was ready to leave.

He needed to meet with Swain.

Huo Jixing expressed his understanding and left with Catalina.

Outside the Knox Scalia Arena.

Starlight falls from the sky like drizzle, illuminating the dim streets.

Huo Jixing and Catalina walked slowly, their shadows stretched long and cast on the quiet and deserted road.

There was a subtle silence around them, as if even the air was quietly observing them.

"Zhizhi, wuwu!"

The snow-white Poro emerged from Huo Jixing's arms, his golden eyes turning, with a little bit of fear remaining.

Seeing this, Huo Jixing rubbed the little guy's stuffed head in a funny way.

When he just had a confrontation with Vladimir, the little guy hid in his arms.

"Be careful Cassiopeia."

Huo Jixing turned to look at Catalina beside him, his eyes involuntarily falling on the white skin on his chest.

"Well, I'll pay attention."

Katarina nodded softly. Her sister was supposed to be living in Shurima, and there was something wrong with her sudden return this time.

Immediately, she seemed to notice something, and a blush crept onto her cheeks.

Although Huo Jixing quickly looked away.

In a silent atmosphere, the two continued to move forward until they came to a three-story building.

"I have arrived."

Huo Jixing's voice was low and gentle, like the night breeze blowing by Catalina's ears.

"Well, see you next time."

Catalina looked at Huo Jixing and nodded slightly.

The stars on the street were still bright, reflecting Catalina's leaving figure.

Time flies.

The arrival of winter has brought unprecedented tranquility to the capital of Noxus.

Flawless white snowflakes covered every corner of the capital, decorating the towering castles, stately palaces, and narrow streets with silver.

Although the Noxian capital still retains its grim style, the architectural styles in the outer city have become diverse.

Because with the stability of the empire, people from all over the world came here following the glory and wealth.

On a cold winter day, Huo Jixing and Heini were walking along a road covered with snowflakes.

The biting cold wind blew through like a sharp blade.

The strange thing is that when the cold wind met them, it seemed to be divided into two parts by some force, and continued to whistle around them.

Not long ago, Huo Jixing and Heini met with Dewitt and Korda in the outer city. After learning that they were living a good life, they were happy for them.

During the gathering, they talked about their experiences fighting in the Iron Thorn Mountains and remembered their friends who had lost their lives for the glory of the empire. (Teammate of Huo Jixing, appeared in the first volume of War in Freljord.)

At this moment, after it was over, Huo Jixing took Heini back to his residence.

Cup of tea.

Huo Jixing and Heini returned to the cozy three-story building.

He asked Heini to rest early while he went upstairs to prepare for practice.

During this time, Huo Jixing entrusted Catalina and Delevingne to acquire some magical rune items.

After being decomposed into essence, the second star of the White Tiger Star Chart was successfully lit.

The Star of Lousu is one of the Seven Stars of the White Tiger.

The natural abilities are Haste and Sacrifice.

Huo Jixing has already tried it. The rapid bonus, combined with the wings of Suzaku Star, allows him to easily travel between the capital and Rocklund.

He has not figured out the function of the sacrifice yet, but he guesses that it may be related to the temple.

Huo Jixing took off his coat, revealing his lean and strong upper body.

The red-gold Suzaku Seal covers the chest, and the light and stretched wings extend to the left and right shoulders.

In addition, the green Seal of the Blue Dragon wraps around his left arm.

The green dragon mark has towering horns and shining scales, showing its majesty.

Huo Jixing carefully observed the Seal of the Blue Dragon, and there were marks around it that looked like wind, rain, thunder, lightning, auspicious clouds and mist.

This appears on the left arm after lighting up all the Qinglong Qisu and awakening the [Star Spirit Donghua Qinglong] posture.

"The only thing missing is that I don't have yellow hair!"

Huo Jixing laughed softly, then closed his eyes and entered into meditation practice.