I'm already half an Ixtal.

Chapter 58 I'm already half an Ixtal.

Upon hearing Tarin's words, Qiyana was slightly taken aback and subconsciously pointed a finger at herself.

I?

Did I say that?

Qiyana blinked and subconsciously looked at Tarin, but Tarin just smiled at Qiyana and then gave her a thumbs up.

It seems to be saying, "Yes, that's exactly what you said."

This left Qiyana momentarily speechless.

Or rather, before Qiyana could say anything, Farin covered her mouth in surprise, then patted Qiyana's shoulder and said, "So that's how it is, Qiyana? I used to think you just wanted to prove yourself, I didn't know you had such a hidden ideal!"

Upon hearing this, Qiyana subconsciously looked at her aunt with her self-reflection.

Sensing the surprise and admiration in her aunt's eyes, Qiyana opened her mouth as well.

If Farin is like this, what about the other young people in Ishtar?

As mentioned before, the conservatism and xenophobia of the Ixtals are not hostility toward the outside world, but rather arrogance toward it.

The civilization within Ixtal has been passed down for thousands of years without interruption, and its cultural and technological heritage is second to none in the entire Runeterra.

It is no exaggeration to say that in the entire Runeterra, apart from a limited number of ancient schools in places like Ionia and Freljord, no other region, such as Demacia, Noxus, the Twin Cities, or even Shurima after the return of the Tsar, can compare with Ixtal in terms of the completeness of its heritage.

In addition, the unique and continuous production of elemental gems at the confluence of the ley lines in Runeterra means that Ixtal has no need to worry about "Soss," the essential material for the operation of the Primal Axioms.

In this situation, not only the early axiomatic scholars and elementalists in the capital Ixtal, but even the slaves in the most remote counties would involuntarily straighten their chests when they thought of Ixtal's thousands of years of civilization.

Previously, Tallinn laid the groundwork by showing the ignorant "nouveau riche" in Piltover who lived in the post-apocalyptic wasteland, actually believing that Ixtal was extinct and calling the Ixtalites savages, thinking that they were only valuable as slaves.

Some of the scholars and apprentices present already harbored a burning desire for revenge.

Especially for apprentices—scholars already possess some rational thinking abilities, while apprentices are mostly young and impetuous.

Now, hearing phrases like "Make Ixtal great again!" combined with the pheromones that Tarin silently spreads, stimulates the brain with a small amount of fear, rapidly generating excitement and putting one into a slightly irrational, emotional state.

As people's emotions began to rise and fall, Tallinn no longer restrained himself as before, but gradually began to dance and gesticulate wildly as the emotions progressed.

To be honest, this was the first time Tallinn had tried giving a speech like this, attempting to influence the emotions of so many people through a speech.

But for some reason, Tallinn didn't find it difficult at all; on the contrary, he felt exceptionally relaxed.

Scanning the crowd, Tarin declared loudly, "Let Ixtal be great again—to be honest, as an Ionian, I didn't feel anything when I first heard Qiyana say that."

"Because at that time, I didn't know Qiyana, nor did I know Ixtal."

"So I asked Kiana what she was thinking, and whether she knew what her wish meant to Ixtal."

"Then, I gradually came to understand Qiyana's true ideal—to make Ixtal great again!"

People's attention was initially focused on Tarin, and then, guided by Tarin, it shifted to Qiyana standing to the side.

Qiyana felt a panic she had never experienced before. She could only stand there, her face blank and her body stiff, afraid that she might say something that would ruin Tarlin's plans.

But who would have thought that Qiyana's cold and calm demeanor would only make people feel that she was unfathomable and kept her wealth hidden, just like a princess with a treasure.

And what about Qiyana?

Feeling the eager gazes of the people, and even the admiring look in her aunt's eyes beside her, Qiyana felt her palms sweating profusely.

this----

Tallinn didn't tell me this, did he? And come to think of it, when did I ever say that my ideal was to make Ixtal great again?!

Although speechless, Qiyana had to admit that the slogan was indeed quite to her liking.

No matter how much she liked it, Qiyana was ultimately unprepared and felt mostly flustered.

At this moment, looking towards Tarin, Qiyana was greeted by a pair of familiar eyes, as if saying, "Leave everything to me."

This made Qiyana relax a little, especially after she realized that she wasn't involved, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing that the atmosphere had been built up enough, Tarin raised his hand, his movements becoming increasingly exaggerated, and said in a louder voice, "Through Qiyana, I learned about the primordial axioms of Ixtal; through Qiyana, I learned about this unparalleled heritage and wisdom of Runeterra. This is not some kind of brute force, but a civilization."

Tallinn glanced around, talking as he walked, while increasing the dosage of pheromones.

The increased pheromones slowly but effectively enhance stimulation of the human body.

If things start like this, some rational people might notice something.

But now, there's absolutely no need to worry—because the atmosphere is already heating up and the right mood has been created.

Even the most composed person will be affected in such an environment if they feel even the slightest emotional connection or agreement.

Some might ask, are there no absolutely rational people among these Yuntars?

The only regrettable thing to say is that there isn't one.

There is never much absolute rationality in this world.

Not to mention the Yuntars present, even Skana, the true demigod ruler of Ixtal, had already made the decision to "personally destroy Ixtal if all is lost."

If Skarner's status isn't convincing enough, then in the Darkin War storyline of LoR, looking at Runeterra on the verge of destruction once again, even Ryze, whose "iron will" is recognized by both players and the official team, couldn't help but waver.

He wavered, wondering whether this destruction was caused by humanity, or a choice made by the world itself, and whether everything he had done was right.

Finally, Ryze released all the World Rune fragments he possessed, reviewed the major historical moments of Runeterra, and only then did he decide to take action, set things right, and end the Darkin War.

Even someone like Ryze, who directly confronts the erosion of the world's runic spirit, the corruption of the void, and the temptation of demons, can have his will waver. To expect these Yontars to be absolutely rational and devoid of emotion is simply asking the impossible.

Thinking it over, Tarlin changed the subject: "Perhaps some people will say, even if I knew this wisdom, what then? I am ultimately just an outsider and cannot understand the true essence of the primordial axioms."

"I used to think that way too, seeing myself only as a traveler. Until Qiana told me the story of Ixtal—from the distant Great Migration, the ancestors of Ixtal set foot on this continent. They waded through icy rivers, fought against the beasts of the Kumangu jungle, and painstakingly cleared the mountains and forests. With their wisdom and perseverance, they proved to the world the indomitable spirit of humankind, and to the true gods that no matter what disaster struck, it could not defeat the determination in their hearts."

"The ancient lord Skarner was moved, and the elements began to whisper in people's ears—this is what I felt in Ixtal."

As he spoke, Tarin looked at Qiyana again and then said loudly, "Qiyana inspired me, making me realize that Ionia's wisdom shouldn't be kept secret. Therefore, I made a decision that goes against my ancestors' wishes!"

Tarin walked up to Qiyana and, seeing Qiyana's bewildered expression, raised the girl's hand.

As Tarin activated it, the Primal Truth Spell, which had been dimmed and inactive, lit up again.

Then, life energy burst forth from Qiyana's body once again.

Thanks to Tarin's active stimulation, Qiyana's eruption of life energy was more pronounced and longer-lasting this time.

Upon seeing this, even the Yuentars, who had been barely maintaining their composure, suddenly widened their eyes and turned their incredulous gazes toward Qiyana.

Gazing at the complex, never-before-seen Primordial Axioms, feeling the life energy surging from Qiyana's body—identical to the healing potion given by Tarin, but far more intense—and Qiyana's escalating life force, along with her resonance with the surrounding elemental magic—

This is—a completely new fundamental axiom?!

Although Tarlin has not yet passed Vidarion's test, the Yuntar present was no ordinary person.

Not to mention others, even Qiyana's aunt Farin couldn't help but widen her eyes.

Yes, Tarin and Qiyana had said before that they might have discovered entirely new fundamental axioms.

But that's just talk; it's completely different from a real discovery.

Just like the 9/11 terrorist attacks, then-President Bush received a detailed briefing a month before the attacks, but still didn't take it seriously.

Because he had received warnings about terrorist attacks four or five months in advance, like the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," he had received more than forty warnings, large and small. You can't expect to be a thief for a thousand days and guard against thieves for a thousand days.

In this situation, unless one is a time traveler, anyone would encounter misfortune; it's truly reached the point where "even you would be numb if you stomped on it."

The same applies to Ixtal.

For any Ixtalite, King Yuen never represented the highest honor.

Throughout thousands of years of civilization, countless kings of Ishtar have reigned, but the fundamental axioms have always remained at only twenty.

For any Ethnarian, discovering entirely new fundamental axioms is undoubtedly the highest honor a person can attain.

Throughout Ixtal's history, there have been countless people who have tried to do this, who have lied and mystified in order to create entirely new fundamental axioms.

Without exception, even if these axioms can take shape in theory, they often fail to be exposed under the scrutiny of the Yuntars when it comes to actual practice.

The reason is simple: the Primordial Axioms can be said to be one of the magics closest to the material realm. Its precision can be analyzed rationally, and any attempt to take shortcuts will leave corresponding loopholes.

Just as the energy accumulation of the Rock Axiom can, to some extent, simulate the ascension of the Fire Axiom, and the undercurrent of the Water Axiom can simulate the propulsion of the Wind Axiom.

Throughout Ishtar's millennia-long history, countless people have sought to make their mark on history through this means.

However, precisely because there were so many such people, the Ixtalites gradually became numb to the emergence of entirely new fundamental axioms.

Even so, the discovery of entirely new fundamental axioms remains the highest honor for the Ixtalites.

Others?

Everything else is meaningless.

And now—a completely new axiom, a completely new foundational axiom?!

An elderly Yuentar muttered incredulously, his face, which drooped like pine bark, twitching uncontrollably, clearly deeply shocked.

Sensing the genuine awe felt by the people, Tallinn nodded and then said loudly, "This axiom originates from the path of life that I have practiced."

"Although Princess Qiyana calls me her mentor, it is precisely because of Princess Qiyana that I have been able to understand what the Primordial Axioms are, and with the princess's help, I have been able to present the Way of Life in the form of the Primordial Axioms."

As he spoke, tears welled up in Tallinn's eyes.

"In this process, I have been curious, excited, and disappointed—and even until today, I have doubted whether the collision of two equally ancient and great civilizations can truly spark the flame of wisdom."

"And now, I can finally be sure! It's possible! And in the process of exploring this truth—"

Tallinn declared emphatically, "I'm already half an Ixtal!!"

"And the primordial axioms undoubtedly possess the power to enlighten and guide the world!"

"When the winds of the Kumangu Forest sweep across the towering structures of Ixokane! When the whispers of the elements echo through the vine-covered barriers! When we gaze upon those ancient stone tablets inscribed with the primordial axioms!"

Tarin gripped Qiyana's hand tightly, raising it high: "What surges within us? Is it glory? Is it perseverance?"

"We possess a heritage far older than the Shurima Empire! It is that central tower that stood in this primeval forest long before the first sun disk rose!"

Tarlin could no longer contain himself and proclaimed, "Let Ixtal be great again!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the emotions that had been building up in people erupted in a new wave.

The young apprentices were moved by the ambition to "make Ixtal great again," while the elderly scholars and Yuntars were awestruck by the new foundational axioms.

Qiyana, however, looked completely bewildered.

Now, he can no longer bring himself to say, "Let Ixtal be great again!"

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