In the alliance, the more they attack me, the stronger I become!

"That guy... it was him... I could have broken the prophecy and died in battle... but this damn guy forced the prophecy to continue...!"

"Hmm?" Cheng Xiao followed his gaze and saw an "old acquaintance".

Bron? He's here too?

Was it him who saved Olaf from Volibear?

In addition to being surprised, Cheng Xiao glanced at Braum's flying ram-horn shield - there was no doubt that he must have used this thing to save Olaf.

But it's still surprising.

The power of Volibear... not to mention Braum holding the ram's horn shield, even the owner of the ram's horn shield at that time, the forge god Ornn, was unable to save his people in the hearthland in that doomsday battle.

This must have been due to some accident, at least it was definitely not because Volibear wanted to hunt down Olaf but failed to kill him.

Is this the power of prophecy...

If this didn't allow Olaf to die gloriously, then he would probably really end his life boringly on his sickbed as predicted.

"Anyway, since you didn't die, then live well."

Cheng Xiao comforted the resentful Olaf a little.

By the way, he stole the little Poro from him and put it in his pocket.

This thing is quite cute... I should take it back and apologize to Ashe...

"Have you guys talked enough?"

A low and hoarse voice interrupted Cheng Xiao and Olaf's long-awaited reunion.

Cheng Xiao scratched his head and turned to look.

The deformed figure was already right in front of him.

"Those who disobey the gods...die!"

The beast-hunting lord's roar at close range sounded even more shocking, so loud that it almost shattered the eardrums of those around him.

Fists and sharp claws as big as washbasins attacked with terrifying sounds that cut through the air.

But Cheng Xiao was not nervous at all.

The 5% of power obtained from Lissandra was put to use here - the power of the Frost Witch was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Cheng Xiao didn't move, but a thick layer of ice crystals suddenly formed on the fist that the Beast Hunter Lord swung, instantly locking all of its joints.

He couldn't exert any strength, only the original inertia pushed his fist forward.

Cheng Xiao could easily withstand this amount of force even if he was not in a [Fighting Enjoyment] state.

"Rock…paper…scissors."

Cheng Xiao opened his palm and easily blocked the huge fist.

The contrast of blocking the full-strength attack of the Beast Hunter Lord so easily made the onlookers exclaim in surprise.

"So strong... Is that Lady Ashe's future blood ally? No wonder Lady Ashe is so devoted to him..."

"The Lord of the Hunting Animals is as powerless as a child in front of him... He's the Lord of the Hunting Animals! The spokesperson for the Bear Spirit!"

"Is this... is this the level humans can achieve..."

……

The exclamations of the crowd meant nothing to Cheng Xiao, but to the Lord of Hunting Animals, they sounded like naked mockery and provocation.

It may not care about its own shame, but it cannot bring shame to its god.

It is the representative of the gods, and the gods' reputation must not be insulted here...

"mortal……!!"

With another hoarse roar, the Hunter Lord's body began to move again.

Its torso and legs trembled, and the human flesh and skin were finally completely replaced by the bear man's energy.

Amidst the roars, it revealed its true form as a complete bear-man—nearly five meters tall, with thick hair as indestructible as steel.

It has four eyes like Volibear.

In an instant, the Hunter Lord's power surged, and the ice crystals that froze his arms were crushed by his rapidly expanding muscles.

The terrifying claws slashed out again.

Cheng Xiao hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did nothing.

puff!

The sharp claws instantly pierced his heart.

The crowd let out screams of fear again, and some of the less courageous soldiers even screamed on the spot.

Only people like Ashe who were familiar with Cheng Xiao didn't feel much.

Just... a little confused.

"He could have just used lightning to finish off his opponent..." Ashe frowned slightly. "Wouldn't it hurt for Bai to take that hit? Why not just use electricity?"

"It's really strange..." Sejuani was equally puzzled. "The destructive power of his lightning is terrifying. Theoretically, not only a mere bear-man, but even a mountain range wouldn't be able to withstand it. Why would he do this?"

The two girls were full of doubts.

Kerr, the gravekeeper who was being supported by someone, gave an explanation at this time: "Because he didn't want Xiong Ling to know he was still alive... This is probably why he wore a mask when he fought..."

"So..." Hearing this, Ashe and Sejuani seemed to be thinking about it.

On the other side, Cheng Xiao, whose heart was pierced, has entered the [Fighting Fun] state.

His vitality drained away quickly, but his strength, speed, and magic power increased exponentially.

The Hunter Lord's keen combat instincts allowed it to smell a hint of danger, but by the time it reacted, it was already too late.

Cheng Xiao raised his hands, and an even more terrifying ice magic quickly condensed.

The left hand is the power from Ashe, the right hand is from Lissandra... The cooperation of the three sisters seems to be reproduced in one person after tens of millions of years.

This breath made the hunting lord feel uncomfortable all over.

That sick feeling…it was unbearable.

It roared and swung its claws, trying to forcibly interrupt the opponent's spell. Unfortunately, Cheng Xiao was faster than it.

The azure magical energy was released and broke between the two.

The Hunter Lord instantly felt like he had fallen into an abyss-like ice cave. Endless coldness wrapped him tightly with the air... Every cell in his body was screaming and struggling, but the cold had isolated all life.

Its movements became extremely slow, and its sharp claws could not reach the target even at a distance of just one meter.

The indestructible ice wrapped and covered it completely, causing everything inside to pause.

It still maintains an attacking posture.

But his body turned into an ice sculpture.

At the last moment of its life, it prayed devoutly... begging its god to forgive its incompetence.

So it got a response.

The body was still unable to move, and its strength had not increased at all, but it clearly felt...

Its god has come.

It's within its body... within its will.

The will of the gods merged with its will. Through its eyes, the gods peered into this cowardly world that no longer followed the ancient ways.

The god saw it... He was a little confused.

Why... this aura... His own power...

Appearing in this place? He clearly didn't allow any incarnation to appear here. He thought that his most devout followers would be enough to solve everything.

Why...

Why?

The hunting lord in the ice sculpture was completely dead, but its four eyes had undergone a subtle change.

Cheng Xiao immediately sensed a terrifying aura.

Without a moment's relaxation, he immediately released his ice magic with all his strength, and then punched the ice sculpture with all his might.

Bang! The ice sculpture shattered, and the monster inside was torn into pieces.

The feeling of being stared at finally disappeared...

With the death of the Beast Hunter Lord, the other bearmen were no longer a threat. The warriors on the plains began to cheer, each one of them wearing a look of joy at having survived, as if the war was finally over.

But Cheng Xiao was worried.

"Big Bear...is about to make his debut."

Chapter 69: Demigods' Battle = Brotherly Friendship

“The situation is not optimistic…”

There was a cheering crowd outside the window, but Cheng Xiao, who saw all of this, showed a worried look.

It's not that he hadn't anticipated some things, it's just... too fast. So fast that he had no time to react.

In the original timeline, Volibear waited for several years after Ashe established the Freljord Alliance before taking any direct action, but was just plotting something.

But now...

The Freljord Alliance has only been established for a few months, and this big bear can't help it?

Even if my appearance fast-forwarded Ashe's development, isn't it still too fast?

Isn't Volibear afraid of shooting himself in the foot?

"Is he planning to destroy both sides... just to force others to accept his so-called 'ancient ways'?"

Cheng Xiao felt helpless about Volibear's paranoid behavior, but the danger that was quietly approaching was inevitable.

The crowd outside was still celebrating the end of the war, unaware of the greater danger that was about to arrive. However, they could not be informed of the possible appearance of the Spirit Bear, otherwise it would cause extreme panic. Under the threat of Volibear's death, most people would definitely withdraw from the Freljord Alliance to save their lives.

When faced with deadly danger, people often choose to escape rather than solve the problem.

The conflict between bear spirits and humans will always exist. If they don't resolve it, it will be their descendants' turn to resolve it, but they will not risk their lives for descendants that may not exist.

"Are you worried about the appearance of the Bear Spirit?"

The silver-haired girl walked around behind him and gently placed her hands on Cheng Xiao's shoulders.

When faced with a major event, Ai Xi certainly wouldn't throw a tantrum anymore. She knew Cheng Xiao well enough to guess what he was worried about.

"That's bound to happen... We need to be prepared." Cheng Xiao gently grasped the small hand on his shoulder. The smooth, cool touch reassured him a little. "When we were dealing with the Beast Hunter Lord, I sensed the presence of the Bear Spirit."

"He possessed the Lord of the Hunt?"

"Not really. It's probably the coming of his will. He saw what's going on here, but hasn't realized I'm still alive yet."

"Um……"

"The Freljord Alliance's existence goes against his ancient ways. He will not allow the Freljordans to abandon combat in favor of the 'cowardly' practices of farming and herding. He will eliminate all 'cowards' and force the people to take up arms again."

Hearing this, Ashe thought about it for a while, and finally shook his head heavily.

"I cannot accept this idea... Peace is the only way forward for the Freljord. Only by uniting together can we end millennia of oppression—both internally and from the threats of enemy nations."

"Like the Noxians." Cheng Xiao agreed.

"What about us?" Ashe sat down beside him, her brows furrowed slightly. "If the Bear Spirit himself descends, how can we resist that godlike power?"

Faced with this question, Cheng Xiao smiled.

Then he said without hesitation: "Unable to resist."