The Glory of Noxus

Uzeris.

As the undercurrent in Shurima's northern port returned to calm, the hustle and bustle of the past once again reappeared.

Above the blue sky, gray-white seagulls flew over the ships in the port, chirping softly to welcome a new story.

At the intersection of the port and the city, many caravans and Shuriman people weave a busy and vibrant scene here.

Under this bustling scene, two huge teams merged into the crowd and headed towards the general's mansion in the center of the city.

The continent of Shurima has experienced the destructive war of the ancient Shurima Empire and the ravages of the darkspawn, resulting in a shortage of supplies.

But this continent still gave birth to many powerful extraordinary beings.

They are like bright stars dotting this ancient land.

After the rebirth of Azir and Xerath, they brought new hope to Shurima, making the Shuri people ready to take action and grasp their sleeves.

It was also the rise of these two leaders, and the Northland port controlled by the Noxus Empire, that invisibly completed the tripartite trend.

Although Azir and Xerath are at war with each other due to their hatred for each other,

But for the sake of Shurima's prosperity and stability, they may not unite.

Once Azir and Xerath join forces to act together, the newly stabilized order in Shurima's northern port will be completely shattered.

The Noxus Empire will definitely not give up this overseas place easily.

The benefits and wealth brought by many ports are simply too great.

Most of the imperial warlords and nobles own massive assets here and maintain a luxurious life in the country.

But after all, it is across the Sea of ​​Conquerors.

Even though the imperial fleet group has an absolute advantage in the navy, the enemy that secretly covets it is not weak.

The terrifying strength of the Ascended Ones has long been described in the chronicles of the empire's integration.

These ascended ones are known as the warriors of the gods, comparable to the gods who descended into the world.

Although most of them died in the destructive war of the ancient Shurima Empire.

But there are still some Ascended Ones who survive with legendary names.

For example, Nasus, as well as the newly resurrected Azir and Xerath, etc.

Their appearance made the Trifali Council and the great nobles of the empire feel unprecedented pressure.

In the end, after a brief discussion, Katarina and Huo Jixing decided to avoid the escalation of the incident and agreed to the negotiations proposed by Azir and Xerath.

Azir and Xerath got the answer they wanted and immediately agreed to send a delegation to Uzeris.

They very much hope that through negotiations, they can reach a peaceful consensus and jointly share some of Shurima's interests.

In front of the general's residence.

As the head of the Noxus Empire in Shurima, Katarina personally welcomed Azir and Xerath's delegation.

Her manners are elegant, and her words reveal wisdom and sharpness, silently telling the changes in her during this period.

"Um?"

Catalina moved her eyes slightly, looking at the striking figures in the two delegations, her expression slightly condensed.

Among Azir's delegation, a huge figure like a hill wearing a red robe with gold background caught her attention.

In front of him was Sivir, who was wearing golden armor, with a strong determination in his blue eyes.

Today, Sivir is no longer the mercenary Katarina hired in Vaikaula. She has become an important deputy of Azir's delegation.

Among Xerath's delegation, there was a dull young man wearing a yellow robe and shirtless, who seemed out of place with the others.

He looks like a new guy who just joined, but has a high status, forcing the rest of the delegation to surround him.

Even though the dull young man lacks experience, his presence is impossible to ignore, and there is amazing power hidden in his body.

Catalina thought about it and understood the real intention behind the two delegations, which wanted to divide the interests of the imperial port.

But she still maintained the proper etiquette and enthusiasm and introduced them into the conference room in the mansion.

The internal environment of the general's residence is not as solemn as it appears from the outside, revealing a different kind of elegance and tranquility.

Under Soleana's careful design, the mansion has manicured gardens and a babbling brook surrounding the many buildings.

The two delegations entered the mansion and walked slowly behind Catalina.

Along the way, they saw an elite soldier named Leiser Guards Corps, standing like a sculpture on both sides of the corridor.

These elite soldiers were fully armed, wearing thick purple armor, with their palms pressed on the hilts of their swords at their waists, as if they were ready to fight at any time.

The cold momentum was like sharp spears, oppressing every member of the two delegations.

The Reiser Garrison is the ace battle group of the Noxus Empire and has a distinguished reputation.

Not only does it have a unique intelligence system, but it also has powerful combat capabilities.

During this purge operation, every attack by the Reese garrison will definitely frighten the enemy.

At this moment, their presence undoubtedly added a bit of solemnity and solemnity to this negotiation meeting.

Spacious conference room.

A map of Shurima's coastline hung on the wall, and sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the area controlled by the Noxian Empire.

Huo Jixing had already arrived and was waiting, sitting on a comfortable wooden chair.

Hearing footsteps, he stood up and walked out of the conference room to meet Catalina and the delegation.

Outside the corridor, Huo Jixing's eyes passed Katarina and others and automatically fell on the familiar figure like a hill in Azir's delegation.

Desert Death God Nasus!

He recognized Nasus instantly, and his expression was quite unexpected, but he felt it was natural in his heart.

In the power controlled by Azir, Nasus's strength and status were there, and he could be said to be the second person under Azir.

And the appearance of Nasus also meant that Azir attached great importance to this meeting.

But the dull young man in the Xerath delegation surprised him.

The dull young man looked ordinary and had an ordinary face, but his eyes were as calm as water, as if he could see through all the troubles in the world and see through the hustle and bustle of the world.

Huo Jixing's eyes were slightly raised, and the red-gold light filled his pupils, like brilliant stars.

He observed that the power in the dull young man's body was mixed with ancient breath, as if it came from a distant era, mysterious and profound.

What surprised Huo Jixing even more was that the power in the dull young man's body could actually isolate his perception, which was somewhat incredible.

"Your Majesty Huo Jixing, it's been a long time since we last met."

Nasus took off the golden and red hood he was wearing, revealing his jackal face, and bowed slightly to Huo Jixing.

His movements were smooth and elegant, showing a noble and majestic aura.

This is the demeanor that belongs only to the Ascended Warrior King!

Seeing the figure of Nasus, bursts of surprise sounded in the two delegations.

Many members of the delegation looked surprised, and they didn't expect to meet the Warrior King of the Ancient Shurima Empire here.

Their eyes were full of curiosity and awe, and they carefully looked at this legendary hero.

Huo Jixing nodded, looked at Nasus and Sivir, and said with a smile: "Sir Nasus, Miss Sivir, we haven't seen each other for a while."

After the Emperor's Tomb incident, he and Nasus and others parted ways, each in the north and south.

Later, they had a brief meeting in Vikaola, but the protagonist at that time was Azir.

Until today, they met again in this negotiation meeting.

"We have been paying attention to you. His Majesty Azir also wanted to invite you to visit the rebuilt Temple of the Sun." Nasus said with a smile.

The seemingly simple words are actually a double entendre.

First, His Majesty Azir is paying attention to the whereabouts of Huo Jixing, or looking forward to fighting with Huo Jixing.

Second, the Temple of the Sun demolished in Nashramene is just an ordinary building. He hopes that Huo Jixing can go to Vikaola to see the real Temple of the Sun that once attracted all nations to come.

Huo Jixing smiled but did not answer, called Katarina, and led the delegation into the conference room.

Although Nasus's ascension power has recovered a lot, the gap is still obvious compared to Huo Jixing now.

Nasus stared at Huo Jixing, felt the danger from the power of reincarnation, and bent his legs to enter the conference room.

Sivir and the delegation members behind him also went in one after another.

After a while, the spacious conference room was full of people from the three parties.

Under the chairmanship of Katarina, this crucial negotiation meeting officially began.

The atmosphere of the negotiation was tense and serious. Everyone knew that the result of this negotiation might affect the future direction of Shurima.

Members of the delegations of all parties stated their positions and demands one after another, trying to gain the greatest benefits for the forces behind them.

The words were fierce and the arguments were endless. Everyone was fighting for their own beliefs and missions.

Katarina seemed calm and unhurried. The interests of the North Port were still firmly in the hands of the Noxus Empire.

If they wanted to get the benefits of the port, they had to provide conditions that satisfied the Empire and the Du Kecao family.

Azir and Xerath were not as impulsive as imagined, intending to occupy most of the benefits of the North Port.

On the contrary, they were very shrewd.

The Valoran continent was no longer the Runeland of a thousand years ago, and the ancient Shurima Empire no longer existed, destroyed in the long river of time.

They were just guys who woke up from the old times.

Only by opening their arms and accepting the power and changes of the new generation can they continue to survive.

Therefore, Azir and Xerath need time to develop and a fixed channel to understand the current Valoran continent.

The prosperous trade and many fleets of the North Port are the channels they hope to get.

But now, the Noxus Empire is the creator of the North Port. If they want to get the benefits of the port, they must obtain the consent of the Empire.

If no consensus can be reached, then war may be the only solution.

The negotiation process is not easy. The three parties have their own persistence and bottom line, which makes the negotiations more complicated and sensitive.

As time goes by, the negotiations have gradually made some progress. But every small compromise and concession must be accompanied by great efforts and wisdom.

Representatives of all parties are constantly weighing the pros and cons, trying to find a balance point to reach an agreement that is beneficial to all parties.

Huo Jixing looked at the noisy conference room, shook his head gently, and left with Katarina.

They have given the bottom line of the Empire's interests, and the subsequent negotiations can only increase on this basis, not reduce.

At the corner of the negotiation table, Nasus saw Huo Jixing and Katarina leave. After hesitating for a while, he got up and followed them with Sivir.

In the backyard of the conference room, the midday sun shone through the leaves onto the stone round table, interweaving mottled light and shadows.

On the neat and smooth round table, exquisite food and tea are placed.

Huo Jixing and Catalina sat down and tasted the pastries specially prepared by Mrs. Soleanna.

I have to say that Mrs. Soleana's cooking skills are indeed good.

Huo Jixing couldn't help but admire the pastry's crispy outer shell and sweet but not greasy filling.

At this time, Nasus walked over, his hill-like figure blocking the sun, and the aura of an ascended person enveloped the backyard.

He didn't pay too much attention to Catalina, but looked deeply at Huo Jixing.

In his eyes, Katarina is just a junior with pretty good strength, not enough to get him to pay too much attention.

Only Huo Jixing, the carrier of the star spirit, was the purpose of his trip to Uzeris.

Huo Jixing raised his eyes and looked at Nasus.

The two people's eyes met in the air, as if there were invisible forces clashing between them.

"Lord Nasus, is there something important?"

Huo Jixing swallowed the cake in his mouth and looked at Nasus and Sivir.

Nasus walked up to Huo Jixing with steady steps and said in a deep voice.

"His Majesty Azir wants to cooperate with the Noxus Empire."

Even as proud as Azir, he must treat the Noxus Empire with caution.

The Noxus Empire has the strongest military strength in Valoran, and its black powder and many technologies are also extraordinary.

Plus many heroes who are famous in the mainland.

These powers far exceed those Azir currently controls.

Even if Azir forced an ascension ceremony, he was not sure enough to drive out the invading force of Shurima North.

But such a powerful and huge empire still has weaknesses.

Azir learned through some intelligence that the Noxus Empire was currently in a period of weakness, and the internal conflicts seemed to have not yet been resolved.

Realizing this was an opportunity, he immediately sent Nasus and Sivir to join the negotiating delegation.

"Cooperation, how to cooperate legally?" Huo Jixing asked casually.

He met Azir in Vicoula and compared the information in his past life memories to understand the arrogance and conceit of the last emperor of the Shurima Empire.

Therefore, he was surprised that the desert emperor would seek cooperation with the Noxus Empire.

Was it the pressure from Xerath?

"Marriage!" Nasus said solemnly.

The once glorious Shurima Empire had never had a marriage alliance. All they pursued was conquest and domination.

"Marriage?"

Huo Jixing and Catalina looked at Nasus at the same time, their eyes solemn.

"His Majesty Azir hopes to enter into a marriage alliance with the Noxus Empire to ensure a cooperative relationship."

Nasus recalled Azir's expression when he made his decision. He felt a little restless in his heart, but he suppressed it well.

The ancient Shurima Empire has long since perished, and its past glory has faded into the past. Now it can only start all over again.

They need new allies and new strength to rebuild their former glory.

The Noxus Empire is not only the most powerful empire on the continent of Valoran, but also controls many ports in the north of Shurima, so it is undoubtedly the best choice.

"Marriage means that we will share information and resources with the Noxus Empire, such as the extraordinary system from ancient times and..."

Nasus stared at Huo Jixing and continued to speak.

"The secret of the stars!"

Huo Jixing's expression paused, and he really wanted to know the secrets of the stars.

But it was not for him to make the decision regarding marriage and cooperation. Swain and the Trifali Council needed to weigh the pros and cons.

Then, he thought that Azir's only bloodline happened to be present, and immediately looked at Sivir.

But he saw Sivir looking at him intently.

no? What does this mean?