The Ascended had an unrivaled advantage over mortals, and even if the blades of these sand thieves were to slash Nasus's body, they would not be able to do any substantial damage to his obsidian-like body.

But even so, when Nasus mercilessly tried to deal with these unknown sand thieves as soon as possible, they were still entangled in place - under the integration and threat of Zelas, although these mortals were easily knocked out and cut in two by Nasus, they had no intention of retreating from beginning to end.

Fighting Nasus might have led to death, but if he escaped and fell into the hands of Zeroth, it would mean worse than death.

With the sand pirates delaying, Nasus temporarily stopped the siege of Vikola, but he was unable to end the battle before Zeroth's arrival.

Finally, when the corpses of the sand thieves in front of Nasus had been piled up into a small mountain, the main owner finally appeared

Large dark clouds obscured the sky, and the oppression as if it were a substance made everyone present feel a little suffocated, and when this terrible mechanical suffocation came to its peak, the sound of shackles appeared in everyone's ears.

In mid-air, a massive, shimmering blue being slowly floated towards Vikola.

...... Zelas Here it comes.

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"Let me see who this is." Zelas's voice sounded like the other Ascendants, only more aloof, as if it didn't contain a hint of life, "Isn't this our university scholar Mr. Nasus—why, this time Mr. Nasus isn't going to be a deserter?" ”

The Sand Thieves didn't know the exact allusion Zelath was talking about, but at least they could tell that it was mocking the kobold on the other side, so they let out a hearty laugh as they retreated, as if they had seen Nasus flee with their own eyes.

In the face of this unbridled taunt and teasing, Nasus had no expression on his face - he was trying to adjust his state and try to face Zelas in the best possible condition.

After so many years of running in the long yellow sands of Shurima, Nasus's mentality is no longer something that can be provoked by Zeroth's words.

"Why don't you answer, scholar?" As if it was a sure win, Zelas didn't mind giving Nasus a little room to adjust, "I remember that you weren't like that, and I was a little flattered that someone who had always prioritized self-preservation would be able to appear here one day on their own initiative - I remember a lot of interesting histories, such as when you faced the Alcasia Resistance, you didn't choose to participate in the war; In the face of the invasion of the Void, you remain on the sidelines; The Darkspawn started the war, and you're still the spectator; Even when your brother wanted to seal me, he sacrificed him...... And now, for the sake of a small city, it's so funny that you stopped me in front of me. ”

“……”

Nasus's breath was a little shortened - he could bear unwarranted accusations and disapproval, but in the face of all the facts that Zeroth had said, Nasus had a momentary moment of even a sense that he was a heinous bastard.

Yes, Nasus can calmly face the unwarranted accusations and ridicule of thousands of people, but he will feel guilty about the things that really happen to him, even if it is not his fault.

As Zelath said, Nasus could have been the victim of many choices in the past, but he chose to survive - although a large part of this was to save Shurima's hope, but it was a real fact that he survived.

This rhetoric was so horrific to Nasus that he looked a little sluggish.

Apparently aware of this, Zelas began to consciously tell Nasus the story of Renekton, telling him in strong, demagogic language that Renekton's great sacrifice had led to him being twisted into a madman.

"Your good brother's greatest wish every day now is to destroy you." Zeroth's tone was filled with vengeful pleasure, "Look, a great warrior who has now become his most despised form—like the Ascended who fell in Acacia...... How does that feel, dear Mr. Nasus? ”

The murderous words made the anger in Nasus's heart start to burn, and he finally couldn't contain the rage, picked up the longaxe in his hand, and strode towards Zeroth.

"Shut up, contemptible traitor, you're not qualified to judge a truly great Ascendant!"

As he spoke, the heavy, sharp battle axe in Nasus's hand slashed at Zelas, who was suspended in mid-air.

This slash had been practiced countless times, both in terms of force and angle, and it was just right - when he used the longaxe as a staff in the desert in the past, the fit between Nasus and his weapon had reached an extreme, and this slash was the ultimate expression of this.

It's a pity that in front of Zelas, even an impeccable slash from the Celestial Warrior can't have too good an effect.

Huge amounts of energy surged, and under Zeroth's control, the terrifying arcane energy formed a substantial arcane force field, forcibly imprisoning Nasus's actions.

Although Nasus's obsidian-like body was strong and powerful, and although Nasus had the breath of the desert in every move, he was completely inferior to Zelas, who had been subjected to the energy of the ascension.

"Look at what you look like now." Zelas's tone was full of mockery, "Do you really think that by accepting the power of the sun, you can really be superior?" ”

"Joke!"

"Those who cling to the past will never understand that the greatest power can only be obtained by applying the power of the sun in the right place!"

"The Ascendant...... Celestial warriors? ”

"I'm sorry, you've all been behind for a long time!"

Nasus gritted his teeth, trying to break free from the arcane energy while Zelas was blowing - but to his despair, no matter how much power he used, it seemed nothing to mention in front of Zeroth.

The surging arcane energy condensed into a substantial comet in midair, and Nasus, imprisoned by the arcane power, could only watch as the comet, dragging its long tail of flame, fell from the sky and smashed into him.

Unable to avoid it, Nasus finally closed his eyes.