Chapter 347 The Seal of the Green Dragon in the Cold Snow of Winter
The banquet officially began.
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 and 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 bold 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.
Dlevin 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 Delevingne, who was coming towards him, with a helpless expression.
He originally chose the banquet corner to avoid attracting attention.
However, things backfired.
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 must know that with Draven's current status, he is undoubtedly one of the top players in this party.
In addition to his distinguished status as a glorious executioner, he also has a close relationship with two members of the Trifali Triumvirate.
The Trifari Triumvirate is the highest decision-making body of the Noxus Empire.
Both Noxus Commander Swain and Noxus Hand Darius 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 knows all of these people and has worked with them before.
The next time.
The circle with Huo Jixing as the center started talking 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, describing the military operations to eliminate the rebellion, and reminiscing about having fought side by side.
Katrina 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 eyes and looked at the blood-haired noble youth.
"Scarlet Reaper Vladimir!" Huo Jixing spoke in a condensed voice.
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 at all.
"I smell the blood on your body getting stronger and stronger."
"But you will never have the chance to taste it." Huo Jixing spread his brows and said with a relaxed expression.
“Really?”
Vladimir leaned forward, with an indiscernible smile on his lips.
“I don’t think so.”
“You are my choice, no one can stop you!”
Huo Jixing straightened his body and held his right hand on his waist The [Spiritual Wind] in the room said with utmost 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.
Katrina, Draven and others behind him looked a little uneasy, but could not 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 scarlet glow lit up, followed by a red-gold glow, 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 as if a towering mountain was 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 spirits spilled all over the floor.
The original gorgeousness has long been gone, leaving only the shock and fear in my heart.
"Stop it! Vladimir."
From the direction of the main stage, a calm and unhurried voice came, with an aura of calmness and authority.
Huo Jixing heard the sound and went to see 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, his expression slightly hesitant.
During the Darkin War, mortals were just his experiments.
When did you dare to talk to him like this?
However, considering that it was no longer the time for the Darklings to rule the continent of Valoran, he took a step back and withdrew the bloody light.
The Tri-Fali Triumvirate is one body.
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 edge outside the corridor, and a black crow was watching the banquet hall.
“Oh, Swain, you really are paying attention to me all the time!”
Vladimir sighed softly, slightly noticing the difference in Darius.
In that mortal body, he smelled the smell of runes, like 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 Trifali Council.
"Darius, congratulations on your victory."
Vladimir arranged the exquisite noble robes, leaned back, and waved his hands.
“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 carrier of the Star Spirit, it's time to pick the fruits." Vladimir sensed 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 aristocratic young man was Vladimir's true body.
Blood magic!
This terrifying witchcraft born in the hands of dark descendants definitely has weird abilities that ordinary people cannot imagine.
Huo Jixing's already frowned brows became more and more intense. His move this time also had the intention of testing Vladimir.
Just a little harvest.
“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.
Obviously affected by the fight between Huo Jixing and Vladimir.
So, Delevingne made a decisive decision and walked to the main stage of the banquet hall.
"Everyone, today's banquet ends here. Thank you all for coming, and I look forward to seeing you next time."
The guests in the banquet hall began to disperse one after another.
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.
Katrina did not leave, standing beside Huo Jixing, listening to his exchange with Darius.
Huo Jixing didn't chat for a long time. 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 is weak and the internal situation is extremely chaotic.
At this banquet, Darius originally wanted to unite some warlords, but the arrival of Vladimir made him hesitate.
Even if we have gathered the power of all the heroes 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.
The stars from the sky fall 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 surrounding them, as if even the air was quietly observing them.
“Zhizhi, wuwu!”
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 plush 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 her chest.
"Yes, I will pay attention."
Katrina nodded softly, her sister was supposed to live in Shurima continent, 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’m here.”
Huo Jixing’s voice was low and gentle, like the night breeze blowing past Catalina’s ears.
"Well, see you next time."
Katrina looked at Huo Jixing and nodded lightly.
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 capital of Noxus still retains its cold style, the architectural styles in the outer city have become diverse,
Because as the empire stabilizes, people from all over the world follow glory and wealth. Come here.
On a cold winter day, Huo Jixing and Heini were walking along the 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 lived 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. (Huo Jixing’s teammates appeared in the first volume of The War in Freljord.)
At this moment, after the end, Huo Jixing took Heini back to his residence.
Zhancha Kung Fu.
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 period, Huo Jixing entrusted Catalina and Draven to acquire some magic rune items.
After being decomposed into essence, the second star of the White Tiger Star Chart was successfully lit.
The Star of Lousu, one of the Seven White Tiger Stars.
The natural abilities are Haste and Sacrifice.
Huo Jixing has already tried it. The rapid bonus, combined with the wings of Suzaku Xingsu, allows him to easily travel between the capital and Rocklund.
He has not figured out the function of 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 Seal has majestic 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.
(End of this chapter)