First, take down the Sword Demon, then save Runeterra.

“After ascension, you will naturally master the power within a month or two, but there is a way to speed up the process. Would you like to try it?” Nasus asked with a smile.

“I… want to give it a try!” Sivir agreed without much hesitation. “My ancestors and the Grand Scholar have always taken care of me. Now that I have ascended, I want to help you as soon as possible!”

Azir said with satisfaction, "Good boy, Shurima is proud of you."

"The best way to quickly acquire power is through battle! Ascended beings and mortals are already two different concepts in terms of life level, so go and fight!"

Ato nodded to himself. Initially, when he was just an ordinary person, he was also clumsy when he gained the combat experience that Aatrox had accumulated over thousands of years.

His body often can't keep up with his brain, and he can't even easily defeat Hecarim on the roadside.

But then he thought about it again and asked curiously, "Your Majesty, it seems you haven't experienced such a phase? Your power has remained stable since you came out of the Emperor's Tomb."

Azir said with a wry smile, "You have no idea what kind of life I have lived in the tomb for the past three thousand years. Without a body, only a soul remains, which is not enough to withstand the power of the sun."

"This power kept trying to return to my body, but eventually gave up. I was burned by it countless times in a half-dream, half-awake state, so when I was resurrected, it was a perfect fit and there was no reference value!"

Ato grinned. The Emperor's time buried underground hadn't been easy either...

He continued, "If you want real combat, you have to choose an opponent. How about I go for it?"

Nasus shook his head: "Six thousand years ago, not long after the empire was founded, the number of Ascended gradually increased, and there was constant friction between them. A fight could destroy a small town."

"So the Empress decreed that fighting among ascendants was forbidden, and even sparring had to be reported through multiple levels of government. This is our tradition."

"Moreover, there are always winners and losers in a contest. You are all warriors who have been through countless battles. In front of the people of the empire, neither you nor the newly promoted Goddess of the Sun should lose."

Aatrox's expression was somewhat unnatural. The Darkin War had completely broken this rule, and as a general, leading the charge was inevitably a bit awkward.

Ato blinked: "Then who should we look for? There are no Ascended beings, Jax and Master Yi are not here, where can we find an evenly matched opponent? We can't just send an ordinary person, can we?"

Azir smiled mysteriously: "Has the Great General forgotten that there is a very suitable opponent on the continent of Shurima?"

"The Void!" Ator suddenly realized. Indeed, on the first day of her ascension, Sivir had a high reputation among the people, so she should be given a good fight.

With the Void Queen dead, there's no need to worry about the threat from the Purple Sea. Cho'Gath was killed by Jax, and several large monsters have also perished.

The burrowing beast queen Rek'Sai who escaped in the chaos, and Kha'Zix who evolved somewhere and became the sixth member of the pack, are far inferior to Bervis.

A truly threatening observer, or a higher being, will never appear as long as the ice of Freljord remains frozen and the despicable heart deep within Icathia is not restored.

Azir said, "Then, Mr. Ator, Ms. Riven, I will teleport you and Sivir to the vicinity of a void rift. You two can protect her from the shadows."

“Don’t underestimate it. This rift is quite troublesome. I’ve received nearly twenty reports of attacks in the past month, and the Kassadins have absolutely no way to deal with it.”

"I originally intended to send General Renekton to handle it, but it was put on hold because of the black mist. It'll just be a good opportunity for Sivir's first battle before her ascension. What do you say, child? Are you willing?"

Sivir nodded solemnly: "Leave it to me. I've also learned a lot of history. The Void was the culprit that caused the Empire's downfall, and I won't let them get away with it."

"By the way, in this battle, I will use magic to let the people of the Empire witness the heroic fighting spirit of the Sun Goddess. Child, be prepared," Azir said with a smile.

"Huh? I..." Sivir tensed up instantly. "Ancestor, my power is still unstable. What if I bring shame to the Empire..."

“I believe you.” Azir waved his hand. “Recently, the Empire’s population has increased significantly, and a group of people have infiltrated, spreading rumors that our killing of the Void Queen was a hoax and that the Empire is simply incapable of protecting its people.”

"This was most likely done by Xerath in secret. Even if countless people witnessed me burning Bervis's body, they might be misled by rumors into believing it was a magical illusion and that the Empire has been deceiving them all along."

"Child, you shall personally dispel the rumors. The two of you are mostly tasked with guarding against Xerath's sneak attacks, but if there are any troublesome monsters in the Void, it would be wise to lend a hand."

Ator smiled and said, "Your Majesty's live-streaming techniques are truly three thousand years ahead of the world. Even the most advanced Piltover hasn't achieved this. Don't worry, even if we can't cut Xerath's body, we can at least bring her back."

"Live broadcast? What a strange word." Azir had learned a new word. "I will broadcast the Sun Goddess's first battle live to my people!"

“Ancestor…” What else could Sivir say? She could only agree, her long, thin cat tail hanging limply to the ground behind her.

Without further ado, the crispy golden chicken soared into the air, then coughed lightly, pulling people out of their excitement.

"My people, we have gathered here to witness the birth of a great moment."

"Sylvie, my descendant, has passed the trials and successfully completed the Ascension Ceremony, becoming a new Ascended One! Her courage, wisdom, and perseverance are worthy of this supreme honor."

"But we cannot let our guard down! The Shurima Empire is still plagued by Void monsters. Today you will witness firsthand how the Goddess of the Sunrise protects the people of the Empire from the Void!"

As soon as they finished speaking, an intricate golden magic circle appeared beneath their feet, enveloping Sivir, Ator, and Riven in a flash before they vanished.

At the same time, millions of grains of sand flew into the sky thousands of meters high, forming a giant movie screen.

The scenes and characters are all composed of sand lines, much like early pure black and white animation, lacking rich colors and even more monotonous, with only yellow as the color against the backdrop of the sky.

But people were so shocked by such a feat that they wouldn't believe it if they were told it was an illusion.

The scene shifts, and the image on the screen becomes clearer. People see that the sand forms a woman, and it's immediately obvious that it's Sivir after her ascension.

She stood amidst the endless yellow sand, her gaze resolute, the flying wheel in her hand gleaming.

Not far ahead was a large, dark-colored pit, which made people tremble.

The mere sight of it filled them with immense terror; they clearly understood that it was the dwelling place of void creatures.