Legends of Runeterra

The empire was rebuilt, and the complicated rituals from thousands of years ago were kept simple according to Sivir's request, and no special personnel were prepared.

However, this was nothing to the people participating in the celebration. After all, the two god-like, majestic and dazzling figures on the platform easily surpassed all the so-called grand ceremonies.

The midday sun hangs high in the sky, and the scorching sunlight shines down.

"Sivir."

"understood."

Sivir responded softly to Azir, who was wearing a robe, and then walked towards the throne that represented the supreme power of Shurima.

Everyone who had been watching the platform and had already heard some news was now looking forward to it.

"I, Sivir, declare in the name of the 173rd Emperor of Shurima that the 'Ascension Ceremony' begins now!"

“Woo~~!!”

The melodious sound of the horn echoed throughout the capital.

"Boom~!"

Behind the platform, there was a vibration coming from below the 'sun disk' suspended in the sky.

Under the gaze of everyone, the 'Sun Disk' that had stood up again slowly rose to a higher place.

At the same time, directly below the 'Sun Disc', a series of stairs that looked like they were cast in gold were also suspended.

At the top of the steps is a golden platform carved with countless complex and beautiful patterns.

"Om~!"

Golden light shone from the 'Sun Disk', and a sacred and majestic aura swept across the entire venue.

Seeing such a scene, all the Shurimans were extremely excited, but the sacred aura made them dare not make any sound.

At the bottom of the stairs, which were invisible to everyone, two figures stood there, and next to them was an upright golden coffin with chains wrapped around the surface.

"Mr. Li En."

"Go ahead, Grand Maester. I will control the 'Power of Ascension', but you are more important."

"Well, thank you, Mr. Li En!"

Nasus bowed sincerely to Li En and reached out to grab the chain.

“Ding~Dang~!”

"Bang~!"

The heavy coffin hit Nasus's thick back, and the chains wrapped around his body in circles. Nasus looked up at the stairs going up one by one.

Once upon a time, he climbed the Stairway to the Sun as a mortal, just like he does today.

However, he was too sick and weak to be cured by any known means, and he had never been granted the "qualification to ascend" by the Empire to heal his body. He was unable to climb even half of the stairs.

It was Renekton who allowed the "power of ascension" to destroy and dissolve him, who was not a candidate for the ritual. With the courage to sacrifice his own life, he carried his extremely weak self and entered the brilliant sacred light.

'Brother, this time, let me take you up!'

"Boom~!"

With one step, Nasus took the first step to climb the Stairway to the Sun.

"Om~!"

The 'Power of Ascension' transformed into golden light that shone on Nasus' body, and a burning sensation immediately emerged on the 'Ascension Body'.

But it was not too strong at the moment. At most, it was like the feeling of an ordinary person standing under the scorching sun. For Nasus, it was nothing at all. There was no sluggishness in his steps.

...

“Boom~Boom~Boom~!”

First there was the sound of heavy footsteps, and then, under the gaze of all the people at the celebration, a three or four meter tall figure, carrying a golden coffin that was much larger than his body, was climbing step by step to the top of the Stairway to the Sun.

'That is!?'

Most people exclaimed in confusion at first, but then, when their eyes caught sight of the inhuman, jackal-like head from afar, the legends that had been passed down emerged in their minds.

Grand Maester, Desert Death God, Ascended Nasus, these names that they knew echoed in their hearts.

However, after recognizing the other party's identity, everyone became even more confused.

After all, this Grand Secretary had already ascended to the heavens long before the fall of the Shurima Empire. So why was he climbing the Stairway to the Sun again today, carrying such a huge golden coffin on his back?

The golden chains tightly wrapped around Nasus' body were enough to prove that this coffin was not something that could be easily thrown away.

Curiosity, doubt, and all kinds of speculations emerged in everyone's minds, but they still remained quiet and solemn, their eyes following Nasus's climbing body.

"Boom~! Boom~!"

As he reached the halfway point of the Stairway to the Sun, Nasus' speed slowed down noticeably, and each step he took was visibly strenuous.

"Strange, isn't this Grand Secretary already an ascender? Why is it so strenuous for him to just carry a golden coffin?"

Cassiopeia said this, looking at the two Protoss who, in her opinion, should be the most knowledgeable.

"Leona, Diana, do you know what's going on?"

"This is also the first time we have watched the 'Ascension Ceremony'. The reason is not very clear, but... it seems that this Grand Scholar did not resist at all, but took the initiative to accept the baptism of the 'Power of Ascension'."

"Well, logically speaking, he has no need to do this. Perhaps it has something to do with the golden coffin on his back."

After listening to the explanation of the two star spirits, everyone nodded thoughtfully, then fell silent again and watched the climb up the stairs.

...

"Boom~!"

"Boom~!"

"Huhuhu~!"

His chest was heaving violently. Although he no longer needed the inefficient energy supply method of 'breathing' after obtaining the 'ascended body', Nasus could not help but gasp violently at this moment, like an ordinary mortal.

"How about it, Nasus? Can you hold on? If not, I will lower the threshold of the 'Power of Ascension'. Otherwise, when you get onto the platform..."

'No, Mr. Li En, please don't do that. I can do it!'

'... ...'

'okay, I get it. '

"Thank you!"

Noticing that his consciousness was a little dazed, Nasus immediately focused his attention and concentrated on his steps.

He can indeed display his true ascension form and easily leap to the top of the Stairs to the Sun, but this has no effect on Renekton.

After thousands of years of torture by Xerath, Renekton's soul has been divided, crushed, and reshaped countless times. The real situation is like a picture that has been torn into countless pieces and then randomly pieced together.

If it weren't for the extremely strong "vitality" of the Ascendant itself, Renekton would have long since turned into a soulless shell.

Now, the process of climbing the Stairs of the Sun is that Nasus uses his own soul to connect with Renekton's chaotic soul, bearing the pain of the "power of ascension" himself, allowing the "power of ascension" to dissipate the dark magic belonging to Xerath that is embedded in Renekton's soul.