Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 131 30. How can you, an orc survival hunter, be so tauren-like? - More [315]

(Additional update for brother “Huo Zheng Ting Hao” [3/15])
"boom"

The blood-covered cult guard was pierced by crystal explosive arrows and fell miserably into a secret room on the lower level of the main body of Tongtian Peak. This insignificant splash of blood was just a small "accident" that was unknown to others in the fierce battle on Tongtian Peak tonight.

There is no need to worry about the unlucky guy's injuries.

It died before hitting the ground, but its death alerted the other defenders of the chamber.

The Order of the Sun had arranged a very elite force here to guard the ancient sacred objects and wealth of the Crow People. Originally, there were birds of prey like the Yangyan Kali as a security measure, but those spineless Moltres actually defected to the enemy. This was the main reason why these guards failed to discover the invaders in the first place.

But to be honest, facing an assault team composed of three powerful hunters, including two legends, even if the Crow People reacted, there was very little they could do.

Rexxar's dire wolf companion, Halassa, rushed in first and knocked down two arakkoa who were trying to take off. Following closely behind, the ghost wolf Gora sneaked up from behind and pushed the arakkoa away in the midst of blood.

Nari and Yura rushed in like masked bandits, their tails swinging, holding fully automatic jewel shotguns, and attacked anyone they saw.

This time they were on a secret mission, commonly known as "doing dirty work", and they had to act quickly, so they acted ruthlessly.

The Crowmen guarding the treasury were quickly killed, but the activated construct was a bit troublesome. However, the Archbishop and Yura worked together skillfully and quickly threw several Arkentni bombs over. When they landed, they exploded at close range, shattering the construct with a loud bang and opening the door to the treasury.

When the hunters rushed in, they were shocked by the huge amount of treasure piled up inside.

Various golden utensils and mountain-like walls were piled together, mixed with the most perfectly polished Apexis crystal treasures. The scene was so magnificent that Nari couldn't even open her eyes.

"That's really weird! The Crow People don't use gold coins to buy and sell goods. I heard from Reshad that they have their own internal currency system. Why do they need so much gold?"

Yura asked in surprise, and Nari shook her head and said:

"The entire Tongtian Peak temple has been plated with gold by these extravagant people. Their traditional clothing also has gold embellishments. You just saw the armor of the cult guards, each of which has a gold pendant decoration.

These Crow People are so vain, gold is apparently their traditional ornament.

Look at the patterns on these gold coins. They stole them from the Gorian Ogre Empire! What a bunch of thieves! But that's not a big deal. The King of the Claw will use this gold wisely.

fast!
Find the Sunfire Gold Ring and the eggs Reshad mentioned. Rexxar is fighting outside to buy us time."

"That orc is such a good fighter, he's not afraid of the Crowmen."

In his hand, Yura held an Apexis crystal necklace that enchanted all women, but in the end, the chattering hunter threw it back into the treasure pile with a look of regret.

Business matters!

And she didn't know if it was an illusion, but Yura always felt that after she obtained the position of "Ranger General" recognized by the Vigilant Saint, her "sense of morality" was suddenly raised a lot. She actually felt a sense of "guilt" when holding the spoils that should have been "reasonably obtained" in her hands.

She even tells fewer dirty jokes these days.

"Your saintly boyfriend has turned me into a chaste, uninteresting old woman. I suspect he has some strange ability that raises the moral standards of everyone around him."

Yura rummaged through the holy relics while complaining to Nari in a low voice.

The Archbishop rolled his eyes and thought to himself, "This Yura has no sense. Your boyfriend is still looking for you among the stars, and you still want to have fun? Who are you trying to show off to?"

Haha, Malas is my friend too!
You little slut, if you dare to do anything to let him down, I'll break your legs!

"found it!"

A moment later, Archbishop Naili used his legendary hunter's perception to accurately find an ancient box from a large number of jewels. After opening it, he saw five golden rings inside.

They do not emit any brilliance, but are rather restrained and simple.

Although it is made of metal, it looks like it is "cast in light" at first glance. Nari stretched out her finger to touch the ring and felt a comfortable warmth. There were runes on the ring praising the sun god Rukhma.

From the perspective of artistic value alone, this thing would definitely make the Draenei jewelers bow down in worship.

The artistic talents of the high-ranking Crowmen are as remarkable as their magnificent plumage and the brutality within their hearts.

"I found it too."

Yura rushed out from the other room.

The Ranger General was carrying a large bundle wrapped in silk. She showed the contents to Nellie and discovered that there were several very special eggs inside.

They are very similar to the eggs of the Kaliri bird, but smaller. The shells of these eggs are translucent and frosted like crystal, and you can even see the dancing "flames" through the eggshell.

"Is this the legendary 'Sunlight Eagle'?"

Nari exclaimed:
"As expected of the offspring of the Sun God, it's so impressive even before it hatches."

"Ow!!!"

The low roar of some giant beast could be heard faintly through the heavy walls of the treasure room, and then the whole ground shook. Rexxar's roar was also heard, which made Nari and Yura's faces change. They hurriedly packed up the holy relics and prepared to go out to provide support.

"Oh no! This bird's egg is alive and can't be put into the bag."

Yura shouted, but the situation was urgent and she could only carry a few bird eggs on her back and rush out to help.

As they rushed out, they saw an enormous Sunfire Kali bird. No, this thing should be a very rare Sunfire Terror Raven. The whole body of this bird was burning with flames, and the exaggerated feathers on its head were like a crown. The giant bird was spewing flames crazily, as if it wanted to set the entire platform on fire.

"But why is it burning Crow Man? Shouldn't it be burning Rexxar?"

Yura exclaimed, and Nali was also shocked.

Because this raptor, which was obviously summoned by the high-level arakkoa to kill the invaders, was now venting its anger towards the high-level arakkoa. Rexxar, who was supposed to be attacked, was sitting on the side gasping for breath, but even though he was burned, he still looked at the powerful flaming raptor in front of him with a look of relief and love.

"You released it?"

Nari rushed over and helped Rexxar up.

The orc nodded, touched his heart and whispered:

"I sensed its confusion. It was hatched by Princess Lacey herself when His Majesty Terok ascended the throne, and grew up surrounded by the legend of the Claw King. It couldn't understand why the Sun Priests asked it to kill the glorious Claw King tonight.

The noble Luklan did not know that the sun priests had publicized that it was the offspring of the sun god.

It could not understand the dark hearts of the Crow People and their obsession with power. It only knew that it obeyed the orders of the King of Claws to protect the city.

And now, its true owner has returned!"

"But the Sun Priests would surely use methods of control to manipulate such a legendary beast! The Crow People coexist with birds, and they have countless ways to bewitch it."

Yura exclaimed:
"How on earth did you manage to free it from its restraints in such a short time?"

"soul."

Rexxar coughed a few times, then reached out to caress his dire wolf companion, who was wailing beside him. He looked at the mighty Raven Lord Ruklan and whispered:
"I connected my soul with its soul. Just as Lady Nari used her soul to help the noble Gora escape the pollution of the void, I also used the same method to help Ruklan break the control of the Sun Cult.

Don't worry, you two.

This child will stand on the side of justice tonight!
It will follow the Claw King in the morning light and fight for the civilization of the Arakkoa, just as you and I fight for our people."

"You beast tamers are really too extreme."

Yura sighed:
"I really can't treat a beast as my soul mate as wholeheartedly as you do. I've tried, but I can never make up my mind."

"Don't be silly. 'Supersonic' can risk being burned to death and ask for help for you."

Naili patted Yura's shoulder and said:

"You already have a soulmate."

"bang"

Just as Yura was about to say a few words, a dazzling golden light suddenly lit up from the highest point of Tongtian Peak, sweeping across like a spear of light illuminating everything, hitting the platform where they were.

The concentrated scorching sun was like a knife, shattering the platform with a slight cut.

Caught off guard, Yura only had time to grab Nari, and then the two of them fell down screaming as the platform shattered.

There is no exact number as to how high Tongtian Peak is from the ground, but what is certain is that if they cannot grow wings, they will have to say goodbye to the world they love.

"Raven, lend us your wings!"

As he was falling, Rexxar held his dire wolf companion tightly and roared towards the sky.

Then a blinding flash of fire appeared, and the Raven Lord Ruklan flapped his huge wings to blow away the falling debris around him, caught Rexxar on his back, and under the command of the orcs, rushed out to pull Nari and Yura back to the saddle of the huge bird of prey.

But before the three of them could catch their breath, Yura discovered something even worse.

"These eggs are broken!"

She looked at the five bird eggs in her arms in horror. Two of them had cracked their shells due to the sudden fall and impact, but the daylight eagles in them were not ready for birth at all. The three hunters could even easily hear the death cries coming from them.

Even the Sunfire Raven Lord Luklan let out an anxious cry.

Although it is not Rukhma's offspring, it also knows that each Sunhawk is very precious, and it prays to its companions to find a way to save these sacred creatures.

"Rexxar, think of a solution! You're the Beast Speaker, you must have a solution, right?"

Yura held the broken egg tightly.

She could feel the warm egg cooling, and she looked to Rexxar, begging him to help. The orc was a bit confused. Although he was a beast speaker, he had never heard of the "Sunlight Hawk", a beast that only existed in the myths of the Arakkoa.

"There is indeed a way, but you two will need to take risks!"

Rexxar stared at the broken eggshell and said:

"Use your souls to bind the two young eagles, and use your life force to connect them and help them survive! The Sunlight Eagles are naturally legendary creatures. As long as they survive this calamity, they will surely grow up healthily.

But this means you also take risks. The vitality required for legendary creatures to survive the call of death is not a small amount.

I just helped Ruklan, my soul is still weak, and I can only rely on you two."

"We are the Eredar, we are immortal."

Nellie whispered:
"Indeed, no one is more suitable for this than Yura and I. It just so happens, Yura, haven't you always coveted a soul beast like Gora? Look at this Sunlight Eagle, born from the sun. The companion you want is right before your eyes.

Alas, you are blessed, you chatterbox fool.

Do it quickly!
Nobundo is still waiting for us. He will use the Star Gate to send us directly back to Shattrath and then escort the Sungold Ring to the Elemental Throne. We must speed up the forging of the world artifact, you know? Yura.

Ever since I learned that the ransom letter wasn't sent by the Crowmen, but someone deliberately lured Diak'um away from Talador, I've felt uneasy.
Something bad is going to happen!

Something very bad is about to happen. Perhaps Diakite will face another confrontation with fate."

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"What is that? Why do I seem to see a sun? Ah, my eyes!"

The reckless recruit Yrel covered his eyes and screamed under the chaotic Sun Tower, as if he had been hit by a flash bomb.

The others around her were not in a much better situation. Even her usually reliable uncle was rubbing his eyes that were almost blinded by the light. Only Garona in the crowd was prepared. She relied on the assassin's perception to turn her back in advance to avoid the tragedy of eye injury.

how?

Aren’t jumping up to avoid ice rings, lying down to avoid blade storms, and turning your back to avoid flash bombs all basic skills for professionals?

Is there really anyone who doesn't know how to do it?
They had just dispersed the execution guards of the Order of the Sun and rescued Velen's eldest son Eredas from the Sun Tower. However, before they could get out of the battle zone, they witnessed a magnificent ray of sunlight turning into a dazzling lightsaber "slashing" down from the highest point of Mount Tongtian.

The scene was extremely exaggerated.

As the golden lightsaber slid, everything in its path was cut in half by the blazing sunfire.

Whether it was the golden platform built by the Crow People outside Tongtian Peak, or the huge stone pillar supporting the main body of Tongtian Peak, it was like the Sun God wielding his sword, turning everything that stood in his way into dust.

"What's going on with these Crowmen?"

Even Nobundo, who had become increasingly calm due to the elemental blessing, jumped to his feet. He felt the terrifying heat remaining around him and exclaimed:
"They hid an energy cannon in their city? Why does it feel so similar to the Holy Light Army's Judgment Cannon?"

"It's the Breath of Rukhmar."

A weak voice rang out among the crowd. Eredas, who was carried on Maraad's back and wrapped only in a marching cloak, said weakly:

"When I was debating with the Sun Priests, when they threatened to break through my defenses because they could not defeat me in doctrine, I heard them talk about this weapon several times. They threatened me that if I did not convert, they would use this weapon to flatten our city of Shattrath.

It is said that this was a weapon built by the Sun Empire in ancient times to fight against the invasion of forest elves.

Thousands of years ago, it used only one strike to burn to death tens of thousands of forest elves, nearly a hundred primitive thorn beasts, and the terrifying "World-Eater" behemoth Tayala, but the Crowman's Solar Empire was also largely destroyed by the explosion of the weapon.

Today's Tongtian Peak is built on the ruins of the imperial capital.

The Order of the Sun has been secretly trying to restore the weapons used by their ancestors, and perhaps they have succeeded.

fast!
Let’s go up there!
We must stop the Breath of Rukhmar from firing again, otherwise once the stone pillars supporting the main body of Tongtian Peak are shattered, this city will be finished!"

He was very anxious and urged his companions to go to the highest point of the Temple of the Sun. Maraad looked up and saw the familiar white light shining there, as if it was fighting fiercely against the power of the sun's fire.

"The Vigilante is there!"

他 说:

"We should trust him! Besides, your condition is so dire, Eredas. We must get you to safety immediately, or you might really die!"

My great uncle is not the kind of garrison officer who would be afraid of the intensity of the battle. The fact that he said such words at this time only proves that the situation in Eredas is indeed very bad. This unfortunate guy was tied to the Sun Tower by the Crow People and was burned by the sunlight for seven days and nights.

His skin all over his body was cracked from the heat and lack of water, but that was only the least of his injuries.

Perhaps because the sun's fire was ignited into their bodies, the Draenei's skin was forced to turn from blue to pale white.

All the hair on his body had been burned off, even his eyebrows had disappeared. Although they would probably grow back, his painful posture at the moment made him look like a draenei with "albinism".

To put it bluntly, it's like a "white ghost".

Although the Draenei's adaptability to energy is not as exaggerated as that of the elves in another world, and they will not transform their bodies into corresponding postures due to energy infusion, their appearance will indeed change due to energy infusion.

The Lightforged is a prime example.

The Lightforged veterans of the Legion of Light are probably the ones with the best "whitening" effect among all the Eredar. It is said that under the infusion and strengthening of Holy Light energy, there is no trace of blue on their skin, and they have completely turned into "white-skinned Eredar".

The smooth and shiny skin coupled with the glittering golden holy patterns is so cool.

Especially the little tails of the light-forged little hooves. Ahem, in short, now, Eredas seems to have undergone similar changes due to the infusion of huge amounts of solar energy.

He needs treatment!
Otherwise, this weird attitude will probably accompany him throughout his life.

What's more, the burns on his skin were truly horrible, and he couldn't handle any more pressure.

"No, we have to go!"

Facing Maraad's persuasion, Eredas was like one of those stubborn guys. He coughed and whispered:

"My brother, these seven days and seven nights of burning have been like a crucifixion for me, not only my body but also my soul and my faith. I have fully realized the extremes and depravity of the Crow People in morality.

They are in the name of light but have fallen into darkness. Mass degeneration has occurred. I don't know if this is related to the curse of the evil god in their legend.

But I am sure that the souls of the Crowmen can still be saved!

These days, every night, Crow People civilians risk being executed to feed me water and food. They listen to my teachings patiently and are inspired by the Holy Light. The path of mercy we uphold is like light illuminating the darkness. They still have a chance of being saved!
But if this city is destroyed, the last bit of pride that supports them will also collapse.

This is the meaning of the Holy Light letting me undergo this trial here. He wants me to bring this ray of light into the civilization of the Crowmen that is obscured by darkness!

Take me there.

My brothers and sisters, I must complete the final step of this test of faith.

This may be the 'moment of redemption' that my father always talked about, and I must complete it with my own hands!"

Eredas's stubbornness silenced the three recruits. Garona, who was in the shadows, couldn't understand the Draenei's train of thought. However, she knew that Eredas had some strange feelings for her mother, Lelan, so she jumped out and scolded him:
"But look at what a horrible state you are in now! If you don't get treatment, if you continue to be burned by sunlight, you will become a 'ghost'! Think about my mother, think about Leland! Do you really want to see her in such a horrible state?
You have brought new teachings to these arakkoa, you have shown them a new direction!
You've done enough.

They can't always rely on you, just like a drowning person has to learn to save himself, right?"

"Lelan."

Eredas sighed.

Of course, he would hesitate because of the girl who had already entered his heart, but when the beast-like roar of the sun god Rukhmar sounded from high above, Eredas made up his mind.

他 说:

"The Sentinels were stopped by that mindless false god! The Solar Cult is still operating that terrible weapon.

fast!
Let's go over there.

This is why we are here!

Maraad, Yrel, Garona, we all know that the saints formed the Alliance of K'ure not only to fight against the Demonblood Tribe, but also against the more terrifying dark invasion behind the orcs. We must also dedicate ourselves to this great cause.

If we truly want to protect the world, we can do more than just talk about it!"

"go!"

Maraad stamped his feet. He was a little hesitant at this time, but when he saw the dangerous light above his head light up again, his uncle no longer hesitated. He carried Eredas on his back and held his gem hammer and rushed up the high stairs.

The sturdy Irel followed closely behind.

Garona was hesitant to follow.

She is a shadow walker, and this kind of battle in the light is very dangerous for her.

Whether it was the scorching sun of the Sentinel Grandpa, or the sun fire of the false god Rukhma, or the breath of Rukhma that was accumulating energy and about to explode for the second time, she would die if she touched it.

But the hesitation didn't last long.

Again, the feelings between Eredas and her mother could not be faked, and she did not want to see her mother crying for the rest of her life because of that stupid man's self-sacrifice for an alien race.

She had to bring him back.

But this was not for the Holy Light, but for her own relatives. Her mother had done so much for her, and she had to repay her relatives with the same kindness.

(End of this chapter)