Chapter 430 Conflict and Confrontation Arcane Obelisk
A resting point on the edge of the oasis.
The Doman beast is lying quietly, and the caravan guards direct the slaves to unload the goods and conduct the last transaction.
Huo Jixing stood outside the tent, looking across the small market in Kenese and staring at the movement in the distance.
The solid road paved with sand extended into the market, and the Kenese people gathered together. Bursts of noises were mixed with curses, spreading like waves one after another, spreading around.
It was the warlords affiliated with the Noxian Empire who bore the curse and disdain.
These soldiers of the battle group who were walking forward with their heads down were wearing heavy steel armor, and their originally majestic attire looked a little embarrassed at this moment.
Their eyes were full of helplessness, like defeated warriors who had lost their former glory.
Behind them, there was a long line of baggage vehicles, moving slowly, bringing up bursts of dust.
The vehicles are loaded with supplies and equipment for the soldiers of the Chapter, which also symbolizes their past ambitions and current setbacks.
"Are you planning to give up Kenese's control?" Huo Jixing stroked his chin and thought about it secretly.
It can be seen that the Noxian warband is withdrawing from Kenesha, letting the noise and curses behind them hit, and embarks on the return journey.
He moved his eyes and looked behind the Noxian battle group, where a transcendent was leading an army to maintain order.
It is precisely because of their existence that the Kenese people can so unscrupulously curse the Noxians who they did not dare to provoke before.
Looking from a distance, the legionnaires maintaining order were wearing golden armor, with sun marks engraved on their breastplates, and holding bronze spears.
Huo Jixing's eyes were half-squinted. The armor styles of these soldiers were somewhat familiar, like the imperial guards he met in Weikaola.
Soldiers of Yellow Sand!
Huo Jixing's spiritual extension, through Keneser's conversation, learned the origins of these legionnaires.
They are a military force from Vekora - the Shurima Empire Legion formed by Azir himself.
Not just Huangsha soldiers.
Huo Jixing's expression changed, and his eyes fell on the other side of Kenese Market.
What came into view were legionnaires wearing gray armor.
The leader of the legion at the front is also a transcendent, an arcane spellcaster loyal to Xerath.
They occupy another part of Keneser and confront the Yellow Sand soldiers.
Huo Jixing looked steadily at the top of the Xerath Legion. A dark and majestic obelisk was floating out of thin air, sprinkling arcane energy like a drizzle.
It seems that the function of the obelisk is similar to the sun disk, but it can be moved by itself to protect the legion.
Huo Jixing sensed carefully that the magical energy of the obelisk is majestic and has a close relationship with the arcane caster.
It seems that he sacrificed a certain part of his ability to gain the power of the arcane obelisk.
“It seems that I have underestimated Xerath’s methods and power.”
He secretly admired Xerath, who is worthy of being able to scheme against the Shurima Empire and Azir. Great being.
Even as far away as Nerimajie, it still extends its influence to Kenese, a very important transit trade market.
Huo Jixing withdrew his gaze and watched the Noxus Empire battle group leave Kenesha.
Avoid the confrontation between the two parties and shrink all forces to the Northland port to maintain their advantage.
He nodded slightly, this was indeed the most perfect choice in the current situation.
As long as the Noxus Empire controls the ports in the North, it can sit back and watch the dispute between Xerath and Azir.
"Huh?"
Huo Jixing's eyes turned cold as he saw Azir's Yellow Sand Legion moving and wanted to intercept the baggage vehicles.
Amid the clamor, the Kenese 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 him. He seemed to acquiesce to the Kenese people's statement and allowed the Yellow Sand soldiers to step forward.
Buzz! Buzz!
Suddenly, it was sunny and daytime.
Bursts of flames ignited in the hot weather, falling like fireworks and meteors, instantly igniting the Huangsha soldiers who were advancing to intercept them.
No more than a moment!
The Huangsha soldiers who had just taken two or three steps forward were burned to death, including their armor and weapons.
“Is there someone extraordinary taking action?”
The leader of the Yellow Sand Legion frowned and immediately looked at the location of the Xerath Legion.
“Not them?”
When he saw the arcane spell caster who was maintaining order and silently watching the movements here, ripples appeared in his heart.
"Is it the extraordinary beings from the Noxus Empire? But isn't their power gathered in Nasramei?"
The leader of the Yellow Sand Army had cold eyes and looked around, holding in his hand The golden scepter glowed brightly.
The bright future lies in the desert.
What they want to do is to pave the way for His Majesty Azir to welcome the Shurima Empire to rise again.
"Uh-huh!"
Before the leader of the Yellow Sand Army could cast a spell, a terrifying spiritual power came like thunder, directly shattering his mind.
This power was so powerful that he instantly fell into a coma, unable to resist any longer.
"Something is wrong"
The voice of the leader of the Yellow Sand Army was weak and trembling, full of disbelief and heartfelt fear.
The nearby Huangsha soldiers looked at the fallen legion leader, fell into chaos, and hurriedly formed a formation to protect their leader.
But in the face of this wanton impact of spiritual power, their resistance was completely ineffective.
It wasn’t until the Noxus Empire warband safely left Kennesse that everyone felt the terrifying spiritual power oppressing their hearts dissipate.
"Mr. Charles, we can leave." Shyamala came over and said respectfully.
She saw the flaming meteor falling over Kenese Market, but she didn't care.
For her, as long as she serves Mr. Charles well.
"Well, let's set off."
Huo Jixing nodded and returned to the tent. The Doman beast got up and left the oasis, slowly moving forward in the desert.
Bergune.
The northern port of Shurima continent.
The bustling atmosphere is still there, but a little more solemn in the scorching sea breeze.
In the past, the Shurima people had to bow their heads to survive in the cities and ports in the face of the powerful Noxus Empire.
But now, as the light of Shurima's revival illuminates this ancient land, they have hope in their hearts.
Although these Shurima people are still at the bottom, it does not hinder the discussion they are talking about.
Especially with the frequent news coming from the central region of Shurima, many Shurima people are secretly looking forward to when the once glorious Shurima Empire will come again,
At the port The Noxian merchants and warlord nobles who appear nearby will basically bring their own guards to ensure their own safety.
Wearing strong one-piece armor and armed with sharp weapons, these guards are always alert and ready to deal with potential threats.
Once the affairs are processed or the goods are handed over, the Noxian merchants and warlord nobles will lead their escort teams back to the Noxus area.
Such a high degree of precautionary awareness is not without purpose, but is due to the recent changes in the situation in Shurima.
Huo Jixing and Xia Mara sat on the back of the Doman beast, one behind the other, following the caravan into Bergun.
After being away for three months, he was keenly aware of the changes in Bergune, and also noticed that there were more extraordinary beings in the city.
He looked up at the sky and saw layers of haze lingering above, as well as many intertwined colorful clouds.
Myrdalda Chamber of Commerce.
Jal received the news of the caravan's return and waited at the door early.
He stood alone in front of the door, with a trace of expectation and anxiety in his eyes. He looked south from time to time, hoping to see familiar outlines. As time passed, a huge business team gradually emerged at the end of the street, with the flag belonging to the Midalda caravan flying.
When the Doman beast slowly approached, Jarl dusted off the non-existent dust on his clothes, a smile appeared on his face, and he walked over quickly.
"Mr. Charles, welcome back safely."
Huo Jixing heard Jial's voice, jumped down from the back of the Doman beast, and landed lightly.
He hugged Jal, and after letting go, he said hello with a smile.
“I feel like you’ve gained weight. It looks like life in Bergün is much more comfortable than in Piltover.”
“Yes, life here is indeed better than in Piltover. Husband is much more relaxed." Jal smiled and looked relaxed.
“Xia Mara, take the caravan to handle the goods and have a good rest later.”
Jal's eyes fell on Xia Mara who was walking over. After giving instructions, he led Huo Jixing into the room.
Xia Mara noticed Jial's gaze and became increasingly curious about Huo Jixing's identity.
However, she also knew that with her status, she would not have the chance to come into contact with him.
Inside the gorgeous room.
The glazed lights fall down like a waterfall, illuminating the room like daylight.
The exquisite dining table is filled with many delicious foods, which are full of aroma and make your mouth water.
Snow-white Poro is lying on the dining table, eating food, and occasionally makes a sound of satisfaction from his mouth.
The long journey made this little guy suffer a lot and he often felt dizzy.
But now it seems to have forgotten all the fatigue and sleepiness, and just concentrates on enjoying the food in front of it.
“Lord Huo Jixing, the empire’s situation in Shurima is not very good recently.”
In the space between the two of them, Jal stopped using Huo Jixing's pseudonym and spoke frankly about the situation at the port.
“Many secret forces entered Belgun and caused bloody incidents.”
“Although they were suppressed in the end, they still caused conflicts, and the Shurima people were no longer so law-abiding. . ”
There was a hint of unnoticeable worry in Jal’s tone. It was obvious that the situation was getting out of control, even affecting business transactions.
Huo Jixing skillfully used a knife and fork to cut the bacon on the plate, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly.
"Are they so eager before the master has even served the food?"
He seemed a little hungry, so he inserted a piece of bacon again and started to enjoy it.
"Is there any action from the Noxus Empire?"
"The empire has deployed three battle groups near Belgun to deter restless forces." Jia Er said in a condensed voice.
“Now everyone is waiting for the voice of the Du Quecao family.”
When Huo Jixing heard this, he frowned, stopped what he was doing, and looked at Jial.
“What happened?”
“Something happened to Nashilami.”
Jal had heard about the scandal between Huo Jixing and Catalina. Understand his concern.
"The power of the Desert Emperor Azir penetrated into Nashrame, and the radiance of the sun's disk enveloped the city."
"Five days ago, Lady Catalina had led the Reese garrison and the imperial fleet to Nashrame to deal with the solar disk incident."
Huo Jixing picked up a white napkin and wiped the residue from the corners of his mouth. oil stains.
"Sun Disk?"
He once passed by Nasramei, and indeed saw the sun disk rising over the city, and its power was not very stable.
“So, Azir doesn’t want to wait any longer, but is preparing to regain all the ports in the North?”
"And Xerath, he will never remain indifferent and let Azir control Nasramei so easily."
Huo Jixing's thoughts came to mind and he instantly took the current situation into consideration.
Then he seemed to be thinking, looked at Jal who was sitting in front of him in full clothes, and said with a chuckle.
“Have they contacted you?”
“Yes.”
Jal nodded in confirmation quite simply.
“The extraordinary person met me secretly the night before yesterday and said that he wanted to win over the Midarda Chamber of Commerce and promised us an ascension edict.”
Ascension edict!
One of the highest edicts of the Shurima Empire.
People holding the edict can be allowed to participate in the ascension ceremony. Those who succeed are those who ascend.
"A generous gesture."
Huo Jixing was a little surprised and surprised by the conditions given by Azir.
Even in the ancient Shuriman Empire, the glory and power represented by a seat in the ascension ceremony was worth everything that most forces would pay.
Azir actually used an ascension edict to win over Jarl, obviously because he took a fancy to the development potential of the Midarda Chamber of Commerce.
At the same time, this also shows Azir's current state, lacking sufficient wealth.
Otherwise, the Ascension Edict would not be used as a condition of exchange.
With the power Azir controls, it is very difficult to hold an ascension ceremony. Promising a seat like this is undoubtedly a risky move.
"On behalf of the Midarda Chamber of Commerce, I directly rejected it." Jal looked at Huo Jixing with burning eyes, his tone showing his trust in him.
"Because I believe in the power of the empire."
"Haha, you are right to believe it." Huo Jixing pointed at Jial and chuckled, with appreciation in his laughter.
"Don't think that the ascended ones are just for their own use. Their immortal power comes from the sun disk and they should be subject to it as a matter of course."
He continued to ask.
"Didn't the forces of the ancient witch spirit Xerath contact you?"
"No." Jarl stroked the beard on his chin and shook his head slowly.
“But I got news that he seems to have contacted other chambers of commerce, not just the caravans in Piltover.”
The Northland Port on the Shurima continent is an open trade port.
Not only the nobles and chambers of commerce of the Noxus Empire, but chambers of commerce from other forces can also come here to do business.
In Kalamanda, there is also a chamber of commerce from the Kingdom of Demacia stationed there to trade some ores and specialties.
"Yeah!" Huo Jixing nodded lightly.
“Continue to pay attention to the news for me.”
During the following meal time, he and Jarl exchanged views on the changes in the situation in the port and the secret actions of Azir and Xerath.
Don’t underestimate the power of the Myrdalda Chamber of Commerce.
If you can attract Azir's attention, you can see the development momentum of the Myrdalda Chamber of Commerce.
With the help of the power and power of the Noxus Empire, its business has expanded to the southern end of the Shurima continent.
After dinner, Huo Jixing wiped the food residue from the corners of the snow-white Poro's mouth with a napkin and stood up slowly.
"I'm leaving first. If you have any emergency, you can contact me through the Leiser Guard Corps."
"Okay."
Jal stood up to see each other off, watching Huo Jixing's figure rising in the distance. Empty, disappearing into the night sky.
He understood the destination of Huo Jixing's trip and was secretly looking forward to it.
How will this farce sweeping the Northland ports end? !
(End of this chapter)