Legends of Runeterra

Chapter 998 Remembering the Past

The deeper she went into the spiritual realm, the more bizarre and fantastical things appeared in Akali's sight.

Akali felt the danger just by looking at him, but the moment she sensed Li En's presence, she quickly fled in embarrassment and fear.

Looking at those guys running for their lives, Akali didn't look down on them at all. Instead, she silently lamented that the spiritual realm was so dangerous.

It is no wonder that within the sect, only Shen, the successor to the 'Eye of Twilight', is qualified, or capable, of freely crossing the veil of the spiritual realm.

"What's wrong, Akali? Is there someone that bothers you?"

"Uh... no, Brother Li En, are you... going to kill these guys?"

"If you find them annoying, I do. Anyway, most of these beings are simply the evil thoughts of the creatures in the material realm. They will devour each other in the end, and one of the possibilities is that they will transform into 'Azakana'."

"Forget it, Brother Li En. It's more important to complete the mission. We can talk about it when we meet again."

"Okay, hold on to me, I'm going to speed up."

"Ah."

Akali put her arms around Li En's waist, and then.

"Om~!"

A strong pulling sensation came, and Akali hugged Li En even tighter.

...

In the ancient and quiet hall, a picture representing the concept of balance, with black and white semicircular clouds inlaid to form a circle, hangs on the wall.

Yunana below was sitting cross-legged on the mat with her eyes closed.

"Wow~!"

The sound of the gurgling spiritual spring stream outside the door could be faintly heard, and there was no other sound.

The scriptures that she had been reciting silently in her heart had long ended. Yunana, who had lived in the spiritual realm for a long time, had people and events from the past surging in her mind again.

This time, she thought of 'Mr. Lao' again.

This was the master who taught her and her fellow disciples before they were accepted as formal disciples by Master Binan.

He was a man of few words and gave very little advice, but when she recalls it today, Yunana understands that those seemingly brief words were the experience summed up by a man who had been through many battles through blood and tears.

However, the troublemakers among the disciples at that time did not listen to Mr. Lao's words. Instead, they took them as an opportunity to seek fame and glory.

In the end, in order to protect Yun Ana's life, Mr. Lao died at the hands of the "evil creature".

"Hoo~!"

Yunana breathed a sigh of relief and slowly loosened her clenched hands.

She should have accepted Mr. Lao's end long ago, and that "evil creature" had been defeated by Yun Ana herself a long time ago, but as the scene of slaughter appeared in her mind, Yun Ana's heart still surged with emotions.

Raising her hand and placing it gently on her chest, Yunana's eyes looked inexplicable.

After helping that being preserve that thing, the emotions that had become increasingly indifferent over a long period of time became more and more "lively".

Although only by keeping the mind calm and free from sadness or joy can the power of 'Ain Ina' be brought into full play, Yun Ana does not dislike the fact that her emotions are becoming more and more 'lively'. Instead, it makes her feel more alive.

"Ok?"

An inexplicable wave appeared from outside the temple, interrupting Yunana's thoughts.

"This aura is..."

Yunana stood up gently and disappeared into the air.

...

"Brother Li En, here..."

"What's going on here?"

"I never thought this place would be exactly like the physical realm. These trees, these grasses... they look just like the real thing..."

“In a sense they are real.”

"Well, then...Brother Li En, shall we push the door open and go in now?"

Akali pointed to the ancient gate a few meters away and took the initiative to seek Li En's advice.

"Well, let me go knock on the door first."

"Okay, Brother Li En."

Nodding obediently, Akali stood there and watched Li En walk to the door.

"Dong dong dong~!"

"Excuse me, is anyone here? Master Kenan of the Kinkou asked me to come and greet you."

"..."

There was silence inside the door, no response at all.

"Dong dong dong~!"

"..."

"Brother Li En, it seems... there's no one here."

"Well, let's go in and take a look."

Li En smiled slightly and pushed the door open.

"Squeak~!"

The door, which had not been opened for who knows how long, made a sour friction sound and moved aside the body that was blocking the view of the two people.

In the ancient and spacious courtyard, dozens of plum blossom stakes caught the eyes of Li En and the others at first glance.

The clearly visible wear and tear on the wooden stakes is clearly evidence of the daily hard work of the residents here.

"Huh? There are plum blossom piles here too!"

Looking at the architectural style of the courtyard that was in line with that of the Order of the Balance, as well as the familiar training equipment, and with Li En right next to her, Akali felt a little more relaxed and jumped up onto the plum blossom pile.

"Swish, swish, swish~!"

Akali nimbly moved around on the palm-sized plum blossom pile and finally stopped at the highest section.

"Brother Li En, this must be the Twilight Temple where the 'Shadow Fist' resides. These plum blossom stakes are exactly the same as the ones my mother set up for the 'Pruning Lineage'!"

"Ah, I see. Thanks Akali, that's been a big help."

"Hehe~! Brother Li En, I'd feel embarrassed if you praised me like that."

Akali stood on one leg on the plum blossom pile easily and steadily. Although she said sorry, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.

Looking around, including the hall that had not been closed, Akali saw the empty interior at a glance.

She frowned slightly, with some doubt and worry on her face.

"Brother Li En, it seems like there's no one here anymore. Do you think the 'Shadow Fist' has already..."

"Haha~! Akali, how about you sense it more carefully?"

"what?"

Akali was stunned for a moment, and the next moment.

"Shua~!"

A faint sound of wind came from behind Akali, but the strong threat it brought made the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end.

Without any hesitation, her honed fighting instinct was faster than Akali's consciousness.

"Stab~!"

Crimson lightning suddenly appeared, and the slender and well-proportioned right leg, wrapped in arcs of electricity, suddenly swept across the back.

"Dang~!"

A clenched, beautiful white fist easily blocked Akali's right leg, and the two collided with each other, making a metallic sound.

"You are..."

"Shua~!"

Before Akali could finish her words, a fist surrounded by mist came swiftly.

"Humph!"

Akali also clenched her fists and faced the opponent without any hesitation.

"Bang bang bang~!"

They were clearly two pairs of beautiful fists, and their owners had strong and well-proportioned bodies, but the dull roar between the fists and feet broke the tranquility of the temple.

"Stab~!"

Akali became more and more excited as the fight went on, and crimson dragon lightning gradually appeared all over her body.

Facing increasingly fierce attacks, the purple figure on the opposite side did not show any sign of weakness and steadily took every move of Akali.