The Glory of Noxus.

A resting spot at the edge of the oasis.

The giant beast Doman was lying quietly, and the caravan guards directed the slaves to load and unload the goods for the final transaction.

Huo Jixing stood outside the tent, looking across the small market in Kenneser, staring at the noise coming from afar.

The solid road paved with sand extended into the market. The people of Kennese gathered together, and waves of noise mixed with curses rose up, spreading in all directions like waves.

The ones who bore these curses and scorn were the warlord forces affiliated with the Noxian Empire.

These soldiers of the regiment who were marching forward with their heads lowered were wearing heavy steel armor. Their originally majestic attire now looked a little shabby.

There was helplessness in their eyes, like defeated warriors who had lost their former glory.

Behind them was a long line of baggage trains, moving slowly and raising clouds of dust.

The vehicles are loaded with supplies and equipment for the soldiers of the Chapter, and also symbolize their past ambitions and current frustrations.

"Are you preparing to give up control of Kennesor?" Huo Jixing stroked his chin and thought secretly.

It can be seen that the Noxian warband is withdrawing from Kenesor, leaving the noise and curses behind and embarking on the way home.

He moved his eyes and looked behind the Noxian regiment, where a transcendent was leading the army to maintain order.

It is because of their existence that the people of Kennesse can curse the Noxians, whom they dared not to provoke before, so unscrupulously.

From a distance, the legionnaires who were maintaining order were wearing golden armor with the mark of the sun engraved on their breastplates and holding bronze spears.

Huo Jixing narrowed his eyes. The style of the armor of these soldiers was somewhat familiar, like the royal guards he met in Vikola.

Yellow Sand Soldiers!

Huo Jixing extended his spirit and learned the origins of these legion soldiers through Kenneser's conversation.

They are the military force from Vekaura - the Shuriman Empire Legion formed by Azir himself.

It's not just the Yellow Sand soldiers.

Huo Jixing's expression changed and his eyes fell on the other side of Kenneser Market.

What came into view were the legionnaires in grey armor.

The leader of the legion at the front is also a transcendent, an arcane spellcaster loyal to Xerath.

They occupied another part of Kennesor and confronted the Yellow Sand soldiers.

Huo Jixing looked steadily above the Xerath Legion. A dark and majestic obelisk was floating in the air, shedding arcane energy like drizzle.

It looks like the obelisk functions similarly to the sun disk, but it can be moved on its own to protect the legion.

Huo Jixing sensed carefully that the obelisk had powerful magical energy, which was closely related to the arcane spellcaster.

It seems like he sacrificed some of his own abilities in order to gain the power of the Arcanic Obelisk.

"Hmm, it seems that I have underestimated Xerath's means and power."

He secretly admired Xerath, who was worthy of being a great being who could plot against the Shurima Empire and Azir.

Even though he was far away in Narimaj, he still extended his influence to Kenneser, a very important transit trade market.

Huo Jixing withdrew his gaze and watched the Noxian Empire Warband leave Kennesor.

Avoid the confrontation between the two sides, withdraw all forces to the northern port, and maintain your own advantage.

He nodded slightly. This was indeed the most perfect choice in the current situation.

As long as the Noxian Empire controls the ports in the north, it can sit back and watch the fight between Xerath and Azir.

"Ok?"

Huo Jixing's eyes turned cold when he saw Azir's Yellow Sand Legion moving and trying to intercept the baggage vehicles.

Amid the clamor, the Keneser believed that the contents belonged to Shurima and should not be taken away by the Noxian warband.

The leader of the Yellow Sand Legion did not stop them. He seemed to agree with the Kenneser people's statement and allowed the Yellow Sand soldiers to move forward.

Buzz!Buzz!

Suddenly, between broad daylight and clear sky.

In the hot weather, bursts of flames ignited, falling like fireworks and meteors, instantly igniting the yellow sand soldiers who were moving forward to intercept them.

But only a moment!

The Huangsha soldiers, who had just taken two or three steps forward, were burned to ashes along with their armor and weapons.

"Is there a supernatural being taking action?"

The leader of the Yellow Sand Legion frowned and immediately looked towards the location of the Zerath Legion.

"Not them?"

When he saw the arcane spellcaster who was maintaining order and silently watching the movements here, ripples of emotion appeared in his heart.

"Could it be the extraordinary people from the Noxian Empire? But isn't their power concentrated in Nashrameh?"

The leader of the Yellow Sand Legion looked around with cold eyes, and the golden scepter in his hand glowed brightly.

A bright future lies in the desert.

What they have to do is pave the way for His Majesty Azir and welcome the rise of the Shurima Empire again.

"uh-huh!"

Before the leader of the Yellow Sand Legion could cast a spell, a terrifying spiritual force descended like a thunderbolt and directly shattered his mind.

The force was so powerful that it instantly made his consciousness fall into a coma and he no longer had the ability to resist.

'Something is wrong'

The Yellow Sand Legion leader's voice was weak and trembling, filled with disbelief and fear from the bottom of his heart.

The nearby Huangsha soldiers looked at the fallen legion leader and fell into chaos. They hurriedly formed a battle line to protect their leader.

But in the face of this wanton spiritual force, their resistance was completely ineffective.

It was not until the Noxian Imperial Warband safely left Kennesser that everyone felt the terrifying mental force that was oppressing their hearts dissipate.

"Mr. Charles, we can leave now." Xiamara came over and said respectfully.

She saw the flaming meteor falling from the sky over Kennesor Fair, but paid it no attention.

For her, all she had to do was serve Mr. Charles well.

"Well, let's set off."

Huo Jixing nodded and returned to the tent. The Duoman giant beast got up and left the oasis, moving slowly forward in the desert.

Beljum.

The northern port of Shurima.

The prosperous atmosphere is still there, but it is a little more solemn in the scorching sea breeze.

The Shurimans once had to make a living in cities and ports in the face of the powerful Noxian Empire.

But now, the light of Shurima's revival illuminates this ancient land, and they have hope in their hearts.

Although these Shurimans are still at the bottom of society, it does not stop them from discussing.

Especially as news from the central region of Shurima frequently arrives, many Shurimans are secretly looking forward to when the once glorious Shurima Empire will return.

Noxian merchants and warlord nobles who frequent the port generally bring their own guards to ensure their own safety.

These guards are dressed in sturdy one-piece armor and armed with sharp weapons. They are always vigilant and ready to deal with potential threats at any time.

Once the business is done or the goods are delivered, Noxian merchants and warlord nobles will lead their guard teams back to the Noxian area.

This high level of vigilance is not without reason, but is due to the recent changes in the situation in Shurima.

Huo Jixing and Xiama La sat on the back of the giant Doman beast, one in front and one behind, and followed the caravan into Beljuen.

After being away for three months, he keenly perceived the changes in Beljum and noticed that there were more extraordinary people in the city.

He looked up at the sky and saw layers of haze lingering above, as well as many intertwining colorful clouds.

Midalda Chamber of Commerce.

Jarl received the news that the caravan was returning and waited at the door early.

He stood alone in front of the door, with a hint of expectation and anxiety in his eyes, and looked to the south from time to time, hoping to see a familiar outline.

As time passed, a huge trading team gradually emerged at the end of the street, with the flag of the Midalda caravan flying.

When the giant beast slowly approached, Jarl brushed off the non-existent dust on his clothes, a smile appeared on his face, and he walked over quickly.

"Mr. Charles, welcome back safely."

When Huo Jixing heard Jarl's voice, he jumped off the back of the giant Duoman beast and landed lightly on the ground.

He hugged Jarl, and when they let go, he smiled and greeted him.

"You seem to have gained weight. It seems that life in Beljung is much more comfortable than in Piltover."

"Yes, life here is indeed much easier than in Piltover." Jarl smiled, looking relaxed.

"Shamala, you lead the caravan to deal with the goods and have a good rest afterwards."

Jarl's eyes fell on Shamala who was walking over. After giving his instructions, he took Huo Jixing into the room.

Xiamara noticed Jarl's gaze and became more curious about Huo Jixing's identity.

However, she also knew that with her identity, she would not have the opportunity to come into contact with him.

Inside the gorgeous room.

The glass lights fell like a waterfall, lighting up the room as if it were daytime.

The exquisite dining table was filled with delicious food, the aroma was overflowing and the food was mouth-watering.

The snow-white Poro was lying on the dining table, eating food in big mouthfuls, occasionally making satisfied sounds from his mouth.

The long journey took a lot of toll on the little guy, and he often felt drowsy.

But now it seems to have forgotten all the tiredness and sleepiness, and is just concentrating on enjoying the food in front of it.

"Lord Huo Jixing, the situation of the Empire in Shurima is not very good recently."

In the space where the two of them were together, Jarl no longer mentioned Huo Jixing's pseudonym, and spoke frankly about the situation at the port.

"Many secret forces have entered Beljuin, causing bloody incidents."

“Although it was eventually suppressed, it still caused conflicts, and the Shurimans were no longer so law-abiding.”

There was a subtle worry in Jarl's tone. It was obvious that the situation was beginning to get out of control and was even affecting business transactions.

Huo Jixing skillfully used the knife and fork to cut the bacon on the plate, put it into his mouth, chewed it slowly and swallowed it into his stomach.

"The host hasn't even come to the table yet, are they so anxious?"

He seemed a little hungry, so he picked up another piece of bacon and started enjoying it.

"Is there any action from the Noxian Empire?"

"The Empire has deployed three regiments of forces near Beljun to deter restless forces." Jarl said in a serious tone.

"Now everyone is waiting for the voice of the Du Kecao family."

Upon hearing this, Huo Jixing frowned, stopped what he was doing and looked at Jiaer.

"What happened?"

"Something happened to Nashiramie."

Jarl had heard about the scandal between Huo Jixing and Katarina and understood his concerns.

"The power of the Desert Emperor Azir seeps into Nashramé, and the light of the sun disk looms over the city."

"Five days ago, Lady Catalina led the Reiser Garrison Corps and the Imperial Fleet to Nashramé to deal with the Sun Disk Incident."

Huo Jixing picked up the white napkin and wiped away the remaining oil stains at the corners of his mouth.

"The sun disk?"

He had passed by Nashrameh and had indeed seen a rising sun disk above the city, but its power was not very stable.

"So, Azir doesn't want to wait any longer, but is preparing to retake all the ports in the North?"

"And Xerath, he will definitely not sit idly by and allow Azir to control Nashramele so easily."

Huo Jixing's thoughts started to emerge, and he instantly took the current situation into consideration.

Then he seemed to be thinking about something, looked at Jarl who was sitting in front of him with his clothes straightened, and said with a chuckle.

"Have they contacted you?"

"some."

Jarl was quite straightforward and nodded in confirmation.

"The night before yesterday, a transcendent secretly met me and said he wanted to win over the Midalda Chamber of Commerce and promised us an ascension decree."

The ascension decree!

One of the highest edicts of the Shurima Empire.

Those holding the imperial edict will be allowed to participate in the ascension ceremony, and those who succeed will be called ascenders.

“A generous hand.”

Huo Jixing was a little surprised and very surprised by the conditions offered by Azir.

Even in the ancient Shurima Empire, the glory and power represented by a seat in the Ascension Ceremony were worth everything most forces would give.

Azir actually used an Ascension Edict to win over Jarl, obviously he saw the development potential of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce.

At the same time, this also shows Azir's current state, which is the lack of sufficient wealth.

Otherwise, the Ascension Decree would not be used as a condition of exchange.

With the power Azir wields, it is very difficult to hold an ascension ceremony, so promising a seat is undoubtedly a risky move.

"On behalf of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce, I directly rejected it." Jarl looked at Huo Jixing with burning eyes, his tone showing trust in him.

"Because I believe in the power of the Empire."

"Haha, you are right to believe it." Huo Jixing pointed at Jiaer and laughed softly, with admiration in his laughter.

"Don't ever think that the Ascended Ones are so self-serving. Their immortal power comes from the Sun Disc, so they should be controlled by it."

He continued to ask.

"Didn't the ancient witch spirit Zelas contact you?"

"No." Jarl stroked the beard on his chin and shook his head slowly.

"But I got news that he seemed to have contacted other guilds, not just the Piltover caravans."

The northern port of Shurima is an open trade port.

Not only the nobles and chambers of commerce of the Noxus Empire, but also chambers of commerce from other forces can come here to do business.

In Kalamanda, there is also a Chamber of Commerce from the Kingdom of Demacia, trading some minerals and specialties.

"Yeah!" Huo Jixing nodded slightly.

"Continue to help me keep an eye out for news."

During the following meal time, he discussed with Jarl the changes in the situation at the port and the secret actions of Azir and Xerath.

Don't underestimate the power of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce.

The fact that it could attract Azir's attention shows the development momentum of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce.

Previously, with the help of the power and might of the Noxian Empire, its business had already expanded to the southern tip of the Shurima continent.

After dinner, Huo Jixing wiped the food residue from the corner of Snow White Poro's mouth with a napkin and slowly stood up.

"I'm leaving now. If you have any urgent matters, please contact me through the Reiser Garrison Corps."

"Ok."

Jiaer stood up to see him off and watched Huo Jixing's figure rise into the sky and disappear into the night sky.

He knew where Huo Jixing's destination was and began to look forward to it secretly.

How will this farce sweeping across the Northland Port end? !