Azir returned with great ambitions. He once again awakened the Shurima Empire, which had been silent for thousands of years, under the yellow sand. He thought he could gather his former subordinates, kill Xerath, and restore the Shurima Empire to its former glory.

However, ideas are always beautiful. When the reality is really placed in front of Azir, he finds that every step he takes is like walking on thin ice.

Except for Nasus, no one of his former subordinates is left. During the years that Xerath has been in the Imperial Tomb, his strength has increased dramatically every day, and now he is extremely powerful.

As soon as he left the Imperial Tomb, Xerath announced the establishment of a new regime in Narimaj, and relying on his former “slave” status, he gathered a large number of refugees.

The Shurima Empire was once a slave empire. Without the support of many god-warriors, there were very few civilians willing to come and seek refuge there.

After all, what mortal would be willing to return to a slavery empire that was in ruins?

Although Azir has ordered the abolition of slavery, what’s the use? The reputation of the Shurima slave empire has been spread abroad for thousands of years!

All these things combined have resulted in the Shurima Empire now having neither people nor army, with only Azir and the two brothers Nasus and Renekton struggling to support it.

This is also the reason why Nasus always spares no effort to win over Zuo Chi to join the Shurima camp.

In the hall, Nasus looked up outside the hall. In the sky there, the sun disk was reflecting the golden sunlight.

“Your Majesty, you must always remember what the foundation of Shurima is.”

Nasus’ voice was very serious. He had protected the Shurima royal family for thousands of years. He was hundreds of years older than Azir. At this turbulent time, he had to always be alert to Azir.

“The foundation of Shurima has never been slaves, let alone refugees, but the sun disk and the god warriors! As long as the sun disk is still there, there is hope for Shurima to rise again!”

“I don’t understand this either.”

Azir’s tone was full of helplessness and regret: “However, with only Charikar and no Holy Symbol of the Sun, the Ascension Ceremony cannot be carried out at all. We can’t even find a warrior who can pass the Ascension Ceremony.”

The Holy Symbol of the Sun, a sacred object that once existed only in the Order of the Sun, is the key item that qualifies a person to perform the Ascension Ceremony.

In the past, the Holy Symbol of the Sun was always preserved in the Order of the Sun, but after the fall of the Shurima Empire, the Holy Symbol of the Sun was completely lost. Nasus tried to find it but could not find it.

However, not long ago, Nasus and Azir received news that the Holy Symbol of the Sun appeared in Nerimaj!

“Now that the princess has returned, Charikar is in our hands. As for the Holy Symbol of the Sun.”

Nasus tightened his grip on the war staff, and a look of determination flashed across his eyes:

“Your Majesty, Renekton and I will go to Nerimaj and take back the Holy Symbol of the Sun from Xerath! As long as the Sun Disc can regain its ability to create Ascended Gods, even if we die in battle, everything will be worth it.”

Hearing Nasus’ words, Azir shook his head:

“Grand Maester, Shurima cannot afford to lose you and General Renekton anymore.”

“Your Majesty, there is no construction without destruction.”

Nasus said in a light tone: “We have no other choice now. Xerath is getting stronger every day, but we can only sit and wait for death. This is essentially no different from a slow death. Instead of waiting to die, we might as well give it a try.”

“After obtaining the Holy Symbol of the Sun, we still have to select warriors who can pass the Ascension Ceremony. We have too little time left.”

“My brother and I were the sinners who caused the fall of the empire. Now, we have the opportunity to atone for our sins. We should defend the glory of the Shurima Empire with our death.”

Nasus’ expression was extremely determined. He was not afraid of death. He was only afraid that even if he died in battle, he would not be able to do anything for the empire.

He and Renekton have spent their entire lives protecting the Shurima Empire. Now, even though their former compatriots have embarked on different paths, the hearts of him and Renekton have never wavered.

Listening to Nasus’ words, Azir let out a long sigh.

He also understood everything Nasus said, but if Nasus and Renekton went to Nerimaj to find Xerath to snatch the Holy Symbol of the Sun, it would be fine if they succeeded, but if they failed…

Azir couldn’t imagine such consequences. By then, he would probably be left alone.

“Grand Secretary, continue trying to find warriors who are willing to return to the empire.” After a long time, Azir said softly.

But it was obvious that his tone had softened, and he also knew that what Nasus had just said was really the only way to break the impasse at the moment.

Nasus nodded, said goodbye to Azir, and walked out of the hall.

However, just as Nasus was about to walk out of the hall, his body suddenly shook violently, and then he quickly raised his head and looked forward.

On the other side, two figures walking side by side appeared on the streets of the Shurima imperial capital.

Looking at the surrounding environment, Zuo Chi and Kasa both frowned.

Kaisa looked at Zuo Chi: “Zuo Chi, is this what the imperial capital of Shurima looks like? It’s a bit… simple.”

Zuo Chi was about to say something, but he suddenly looked up and forward, which was the direction of the Shurima Palace.

At the same time, Zuo Chi could also feel that a figure was rushing towards this side.

Zuo Chi spread his hands helplessly: “I suddenly feel like I’ve been cheated.”

“Hey?”

Kasa tilted her head in confusion: “What’s wrong?”

Zuo Chi looked at Kassa and said seriously:

“It feels like I was tricked into working for someone.”

Looking at the current scene of the Shurima Imperial Capital, and thinking about the energy obelisk he had encountered before, which was not far from the Imperial Capital, Zuo Chi already had some guesses about the current situation of this resurrected empire.

That makes sense. After all, it has been silent for thousands of years. How could it be possible that people would come to Azir just by waving his hand?

However, for the sake of his remaining power of ascension, and also for the sake of his friends and his legion, Zuo Chi decided to give it a try.

A moment later, Nasus’ ecstatic figure appeared in Zuo Chi’s sight.

164. Chapter 164: The Emperor’s Attitude! Zeratul is a Genius!

“Zuo Chi, you guys are really here!”

On the streets in the center of the Shurima Imperial City, hundreds of meters away, Nasus’s surprised voice had already reached the ears of Zuo Chi and Kai’Sa.

Coming closer, Nasus quickly shouted:

“Zuo Chi, sister-in-law.”

Looking at Zuo Chi and Kaisa in front of him, Nasus only regretted that he did not meet Zuo Chi before Aatrox.

After all, Nasus knew Zuo Chi’s abilities very well.

From the battle with Xerath outside the ancient city on the edge of the Great Desert to the battle with Zolani not long ago, Zuo Chi’s performance conquered everyone including Nasus and Aatrox.

It can even be said that if it weren’t for Zuo Chi, he and Aatrox and his crew might have stayed on the land of Icathia forever.

Now that Zuo Chi can come to the royal capital of Shurima, this will undoubtedly provide extremely powerful support to Azir, who is struggling alone.

Compared to Nasus’ excitement, Zuo Chi and Kaisa had different expressions on their faces.

Zuo Chi felt a little helpless because he knew that he would be busy again.

Unlike Zuo Chi, when Kassadin heard Nasus address her, she felt a little shy.

The rumors about her relationship with Zuo Chi have become more and more outrageous. They were girlfriend before, but now they are husband and wife.

Kaisa stood beside Zuo Chi, lost in thought, while Zuo Chi and Nasus clasped their hands tightly together.

Zuo Chi looked up and down at Nasus, who looked a little haggard.

“It seems that things are not going well?”

Hearing Zuo Chi’s words, Nasus sighed and said, “Zuo Chi, I may not be able to help you perfect your ascension power in a short period of time.”

When he was with Aatrox and others, Nasus often used the complete power of ascension as a bargaining chip to lure Zuo Chi to join the Shurima side. Now, Zuo Chi has come, but Nasus knows that today’s Shurima has no ability to help Zuo Chi perfect his incomplete power of ascension!

Nasus looked at Zuo Chi with a hint of guilt in his eyes. He was a little worried that Zuo Chi would leave after hearing this, but he didn’t want to lie to Zuo Chi, so he added:

“But don’t worry. Soon my brother and I will fulfill our promise to you. Then His Majesty will be able to help you perfect your power of ascension.”

Noticing Nasus’s gaze, Zuo Chi chuckled and shook his head:

“This is not urgent. But I am still a little curious, why is the capital of Shurima so desolate?”

Nasus naturally knew what Zuo Chi was thinking. Almost everyone who came to Shurima had the same question: Why not continue to create Ascendants using the Sun Disc?

He is a powerful person who is close to being a demigod. Even if there is one more, it will be a great help.

But unfortunately, it’s not that Shurima doesn’t want to use the Sun Disc to create Ascendants, it’s just that I can’t do it.

Nasus did not want to hold back anything from Zuo Chi, so he told him in detail about the current predicament of Shurima.

Zuo Chi and Kassadin listened to Nasus’s story, both of them looked a little solemn. They had never expected that the empire that was once so powerful has now come to the point where no one is available.

It is said that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, but if this camel has been skinny for three thousand years, that’s a different story.

However, Zuo Chi soon grasped the key point in Nasus’s words. He looked at Nasus with a serious face:

“Why will you and Renekton fulfill your promise to me so soon? Are you going to Nerimaj to steal the Holy Symbol of the Sun?”

Facing Zuo Chi’s scrutinizing gaze, Nasus nodded firmly:

“Shurima has no way out. My brother and I, as the only two Ascended Legion members left, must help His Majesty overcome the current difficulties.”

Hearing Nasus’s affirmative answer, Zuo Chi frowned slightly.

Three thousand years ago, the brothers Nasus and Renekton were no match for Xerath, and it took one of their own life to seal Xerath; now, thousands of years have passed, and Xerath’s power has increased tremendously, but the power of Nasus and Renekton has not increased substantially. In this case, can the two brothers really snatch the Holy Emblem of the Sun back from Xerath?

What’s more, given how cunning Xerath is, how could he not have other helpers in his territory?

Zuo Chi asked softly: “How sure are you?”

Nasus shook his head: “Instead of dying slowly, it is better to give it my all!”

This time, Zuo Chi did not say anything, but looked up in the direction of the imperial palace.

“Aren’t you going to take me to see Azir?”

“Of course!”

Nasus quickly walked in front of Zuo Chi: “Follow me, His Majesty is in the palace now.”

Zuo Chi nodded, took Kaisa’s hand and followed Nasus.

Zuo Chi was not very close to the resurrected empire. At best, he had only saved Nasus twice and helped him awaken Renekton.

Under such circumstances, Zuo Chi naturally had no reason to rush over to help.

It is true that he needs the complete power of ascension, but this is not a reason for him to work for Shurima.

Admittedly, Zuo Chi recognizes the brothers Nasus and Renekton, and he is willing to help them to a certain extent, but if it involves the Shurima Empire, it depends on the attitude of Azir, the last emperor.

Walking through the streets of the Shurima imperial capital, Nasus enthusiastically helped Zuo Chi and Kai’Sa tell about the local culture.