Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 390, Section 80: The Chosen Allies - Only One Devourer of All Realms Can Exist Among These Stars

Light cannot exist independently of shadow.

This is the foundation of all the doctrines of the Lightforged Order, and the absolute core of the path of "light and darkness coexisting".

Therefore, in the hall of the Aldor Temple specifically designated for the Lightforged, when Diakum personally led the priests of light and shadow in prayer, the temple's light and the surrounding shadows created a unique fusion.

Because the sectarian rituals are not yet fully formed, Diakum led the pastors in prayers without using overly "shocking" scriptures, instead using the Eredar people's ancestral scriptures to begin their prayers on the spot.

But in a world where supernatural forces truly exist, faith is justified by faith, especially idealistic forces like the Holy Light.

If you feel you can blend into the light and shadow, then you truly can.

Just as Diakum walked among the believers with the scriptures in his hand, his radiance was dazzling, but the shadow behind him was also growing longer.

He would utter a phrase, and the believers in the light and shadow would repeat it in unison. In this hall filled with the atmosphere of faith, every priest had a radiant light shining on his forehead and shoulders, but they also had their own shadows lingering in the light.

They dedicate themselves in the light and watch over us in the shadows.

At the very front row stood Iredas, the priest of light and shadow, who was also chanting scriptures. His staff of blessing was enveloped in holy light, yet it would subtly transform into a sinister chill as the shadows flowed.

This did not deter these Lightbringers from their fervor for the Holy Light; on the contrary, the tempering of the shadows made their minds generally more fervent and stubborn than those of the priests who had sworn a pure oath of light.

Outside the hall, the priests of Aldor were gathered.

They observed these prayers, which they considered "heresy," with a hint of hostility, chattering about the differences between the two, but no one stepped forward to debate with the Lightbringers.

On the one hand, the average pastor's Bible reading level is indeed insufficient to debate such complex doctrines.

On the other hand, because the "Great Sage and Holy Teacher" Vigilant sets an example by example, the priests of the Light and Shadow often have an overflowing sense of martial virtue. If you get angry, they really dare to pick up their staffs and hit you on the head.

We are all priests of the Holy Light. It would be unsightly and undignified for us to get into a bloody debate. Over time, no one came to provoke us anymore. You should know that Archbishop Isana, the leader of the Aldor priests, had debated with Saint Diakum.

The results of it?
Her Dao heart collapsed twice.
It's really hard to say whether Archbishop Isana is still on the path of the "Pure Light Oath." Perhaps even their leader has secretly "defected to the enemy."

But while Dick appears to be leading his followers in reading the scriptures, he is actually "daydreaming."

Within the shadows beneath that dazzling light, the gates of the void had quietly opened, unnoticed by the other priests. Eredas, however, sensed that the gates were gradually opening.

So at some point, he took the initiative to stand up and continue reciting the scriptures in place of the guard.

That's why Iredas rose through the ranks so quickly within the Lightforged Order.

Look at how perceptive he is; he knows what he should do without Diakum even having to remind him.

The interplay of light and shadow, born from the call of faith in the Holy Spirit, immersed the priests in the hall in his shared insights into the way of light and shadow, allowing Diakum to quietly retreat into the shadows as well.

It was as if the world had turned upside down.

The moment he stepped into the shadows, it was as if he had fallen into water.

When Diakum opened his eyes as the water flowed across his face, he found himself in a rift in the void. He was still in the material world, but was caught between a sea of ​​darkness and the real universe.

Everywhere he looked, there were stars surrounded by pale purple light. Beneath his feet was a shattered world, like a piece of continental landmass that had been dragged into a sea of ​​lightless chaos and was now stuck in the cracks.

The barren land is filled with veins of dark entropy energy, which connect the shattered land like nodes in a magic web.

There are many such rifts in the material universe. Those void creatures often use these rifts to move quickly in the sea of ​​stars. This is their unique "sea of ​​stars portal".

The most classic example is the ethereal beings.

The merchants of the Astral Consortium travel between various worlds, mostly using these rifts for transfer, in addition to their starships. Those damned bandage merchants even use this method to "play tricks."

Because they are void creatures, the legendary "Void Thieves" can even actively open void rifts, allowing their gangs to more easily infiltrate places that are inaccessible by conventional means.

Diakum had never seen an ethereal being, at least not in his entire life.

But at this moment, at the end of this void rift, on the edge of the "cliff" formed by the intersecting fragments of the broken continent, a strangely dressed ethereal being stood with its hands behind its back, waiting for him.

A traveler across two realms!
The most mysterious, unique, and bizarre ethereal elder.

Even after two lifetimes, Diakum still couldn't be sure whether "Dual Realm Walker" was an honorary title or the name of a certain "group".

After all, the Voidlings had already had their flesh and blood completely washed away by the Void currents when they were dragged into the Sea of ​​Light by Dimensius, the Devourer of Worlds, in their homeland, Kalecgos.

These beings are special life forms composed of energy bodies. They use specially made bandages to restrain their energy and struggle to maintain their former human form, making it difficult for other races to identify them.

Those who travel between realms are especially different.

Its entire body was covered in bandages, and on top of the "mummy" bandages was a long robe with a religious style.

The interplay of white and purple creates a unique decorative aesthetic, and the distinctive armor on its waist and shoulders is unlike any other ethereal being. Most importantly, this creature wears a "Crown of the Void" on its head.

The Void energy in Twilight form transformed into a purple gem within, making this guy even more like a "Child of the Void" than Diakum.

"Stop!"

As Dick nimbly approached, stepping on the floating rocks, the Dual-World Walker spoke in the unique "electronic voice" of the Voidwalkers:

"Though it may be presumptuous, I am not accustomed to being so close to a nascent Devourer of All Realms. For my safety, and for yours as well. If you knew what your 'comrades' had done to our homeland and civilization..."

"Karesh's tragedy has been passed down from generation to generation among the Void Children; it was the largest Void invasion that had ever occurred in the physical universe."

Diakum stood suspended on an irregular rock within the void rift, against the backdrop of purple lightning flashing among the stars, and spoke to the dual-realm traveler before him:

"Yes, I know. I can understand the Voidlings' endless hatred for the Devourers of All Realms, which is why I invited you here."

"Yes, that's why I convinced myself to cooperate with another Devourer of Worlds."

The dual-world traveler turned around, "looked" at Diakum, sized him up, and said:
"What a perfect vessel of power! No wonder the Holy Light and the Void both yearn for you. You have completed three devourings, setting yourself on the path of the 'Glutton,' yet you have restrained your desire to devour and have not become immersed in the enhancement of power."

You will not become the second Dimensius.

But this is not good news for you. There will only be one Devourer of All Realms in the material universe and even the Sea of ​​No Light, which means that you and it will eventually face each other.

It was a war with no winners or losers, only life and death.

Dick nodded.

He didn't answer, waiting for the Twin Realms Traveler to reveal its thoughts. Since the latter had already come, it didn't intend to hide anything, and said:
“I will cooperate with you. I will help you find collaborators among the Revenge Army, the Order of the Void, and the Astral Consortium. Together we will set a trap to hunt down Dimensius.”

And you are the bait.
The hatred of the homeland must be avenged; it is the common wish of all spirits. But I must remind you that some spirits have been dwelling on hatred for too long, and they have become immersed in the promises brought by the void.

You're also a 'Void Herald', which is even better!

Did you know that your "colleagues" in Azeroth have secretly contacted one of the most dangerous individuals among us? Another Void Herald is recruiting and preparing to stage a tragic "Void Invasion" in Azeroth.

But the woman desired more than just a repeat of Kalecgos's fate in Azeroth.

She wanted more.

It even directly relates to the future of the two primal forces, the Void and the Holy Light. Yes, your unique power system dictates that you cannot remain uninvolved.

Can you say more?

Diakum was very interested in this, but the Twinworld Walker shook his head and said:
"These are two separate matters, so let's wait until we have a foundation of mutual trust before discussing these more complex and terrifying things. Let's deal with Dimensius, the Devourer of All Realms, first."

Forgive my bluntness, but your current power is like the light of a firefly compared to the cold moon in the sky.

"You've only devoured three times, while Dimensius has already devoured countless worlds."

"The power growth of a Glutton has an upper limit. I am a Devourer of Worlds, so I can tell you this secret clearly: Dimensius will not gain explosive power just by devouring more worlds."

Diakum shook his head and said:
"If it were truly stronger by eating more, it would have been driven by the Void Force to challenge Sargeras long ago. It is merely a lesser god in the Sea of ​​No Light, and not even the most powerful lesser god of the Void."

Don't be scared by the Devourer of All Realms, you ethereal being.

It's not as invincible as you imagine. Of course, you're right, there's no way I could challenge it now.

Therefore, we need a suitable opportunity. I will take the lead in this matter, and you will be responsible for recruiting personnel.

I will give you a chance for revenge.

"Good! The wise should have faith, and the foolish should follow faithfully."

The dual-realm traveler bowed in greeting. It said:

"The contract is made. We await your summons. Please tell us, what can we do for you?"

"This weapon."

Diakum took out the Twilight Hammer and tossed it to the Twinworld Walker.

The latter, however, did not use his hands to touch this greedy weapon, but instead gathered the Hand of Emptiness to hold it in front of him.

It carefully examined the shapeless, dark red crystal of the Twilight Hammer and the ancient god's eyeball embedded within it. After a moment, it said:
"It requires a Void Forge to reshape its form. I have my own Void Forge, but it's far from here. If you can wait a while, I will send the reshaped Twilight Hammer back to you."

but."

The Twin Realms Traveler let out a light laugh and said:
"I could also 'abscond with the money,' sir. You've nurtured this weapon too well. To my greedy and insane compatriots, its appetite could be a powerful tool to restrain the Devourer of All Realms."

For so many years, they have been collecting similar things in the sea of ​​stars.

Are you really so comfortable letting me take it away?

"I have nothing to worry about."

Dick shrugged and said casually:
"There are only two Devourers of All Realms in the material universe now. You have already made enemies with Dimensius. If you still intend to provoke a second Devourer of All Realms, then I can only satisfy your desire to die."

Besides, the Twilight Hammer is a loyal weapon; it will only obey those masters who can satisfy its desires.

If you're willing to give it a try, I'd really be happy to give you a chance.

When the dying wails of Voidwalkers echo from the distant void, I'd be happy to go and collect your corpses. Of course, besides reforging the Twilight's Hammer, I also need you to join my Shadowwalker Order as an 'honorary member.'

The Vigilant tossed a unique insignia to the Twin Walker, saying:
"Although my disciple Saloras leads the development of the sect, her research on the power of the void is not as profound as yours. Among the wise men shaped by the material world in the entire Sea of ​​No Light, you are also quite outstanding."

Of course, as a stipend for teaching, you can utilize all the power possessed by the Shadow Chaser.

He made a "please" gesture.

The Dual-World Walker hesitated for a moment, then infused his mind into the strange insect-shaped Shadow Badge in his hand. The moment their consciousness connected, the world before the Dual-World Walker changed drastically.

It saw the Shadow Chaser's Nest standing atop the cliffs of the Sea of ​​No Light.

It saw countless insects launching attacks in this remote region under the command of their master.

It witnessed those once-arrogant Void creatures fleeing miserably under the swarm's attack and hunt, only to be ruthlessly killed. Their flesh was devoured and sent back to the hive to breed more warriors.

It even ventured into the Hive, touring the Shadow Chasers' sacred grounds at the Overmind's "invitation."

It eventually arrived at a huge incubator.

Beneath the blood-red shells of those mountain-like insect eggs, a colossal creature was leisurely enjoying the nutrients brought back to it by countless insects.

The Twin Realms Traveler reached out and touched the shell of the King Beast Egg with emotion. The next moment, a violent, heavy, and indestructible will stared at it.

"What are you?"

The opponent ruthlessly hurled a mental punch, which transformed into a rebuke, blasting the dual-realm traveler's consciousness out of the insect hive. When it regained its senses, it couldn't help but look at Diakum and ask:

"what is that?"

“Its name is ‘Agamaggan’. Don’t worry about the name. It has been reborn from the pain of the past. It’s just a name.”

Diakum waved his hand dismissively, but in the eyes of the dual-world traveler, this was nothing short of Versailles.

The ethereal spirit retorted:
"That creature could easily destroy your world; it's far more dangerous than a great demon. But who wouldn't want to occupy a glorious spot in such a powerful and boundless system?"

The Twin Realms Walker smiled and pinned the insect-shaped shadow emblem to the chest of his robe.

As it prepared to leave, having cleaved a rift of surging entropy with Twilight's Hammer, it turned back to Diakum and said:
"Let me give you some information about that 'colleague' of yours in Azeroth who's eager to prove himself."

The vigilant extended his hand and said:

"I'm all ears."

"Lady Xalatas recruited a group of individuals who were considered to be of the worst character even among the Voidwalkers, but not the greedy madmen like warriors or shadowguards who chased after the Void. She recruited a band of Voidwalker bandits!"

The dual-realm traveler said something, and Diakum raised an eyebrow in surprise, saying:
"Like Rafaam?"

"Oh, you even know about 'Rafaam'? It seems your understanding of the ethereal world far exceeds my expectations. I apologize for my presumption."

The dual-realm traveler chuckled and explained:

"'Rafaam the Ethereal Thief' is just the most famous phantom thief among the Ethereals, not the only leader of a thief gang. As far as I know, the 'great thieves' who have responded to Lady Xalatas's call include Node Princess Kevilza and her gang, Phase Thief Azir and his Shadow Thieves, as well as those less famous but equally skilled individuals."

As you know, the most famous thieves are often not the most skilled.

Of course, Rafaam, who loves to join in the fun, was probably among them.

I don't yet know what that 'Pioneer' intends to do by gathering so many ethereal thieves, but I can guess that her goal must be quite astonishing.

"I understand, thank you for sharing."

Diakum nodded.

Dick knew perfectly well what Xalatas was going to steal by summoning the ethereal beings, but he knew that before the mists of the Dragon Islands were lifted, even if Xalatas was powerful, he would have to hide.

However, just as the Twinworld Walker was about to leave, Diakum teleported to its side.

This action prompted the Twin Walker to react immediately, and a dark, glowing blade, born from the interplay of entropy and twilight, sprang out and pressed against Diakum's neck.

However, the vigilant meant no harm; he ignored the dangerous weapon and whispered:
"I have a personal question to ask you. In the records of the ethereal beings, which power does the 'sun' among the stars symbolize?"

Or let me ask more clearly.

Did the sun god Anser really exist?

"Forbidden!"

The Twin Realms Walker practically squeezed out this answer from every tear in the bandages covering his entire body.

It shrieked:

You shouldn't be asking these questions!

Without your permission, we cannot even tell you the slightest bit of the key information. But you have indeed found the right path.

Diakum Zastins, stop here.

You are not yet qualified to participate in the 'grand plan' of the Sea of ​​No Light. Before, you were merely collecting beautiful seashells on the dark beach. But the mystery you seek to inquire about is the dark behemoth about to rise from the depths of the lightless sea.

"Thank you for your answer, I understand."

Diakum released the trembling Twin Walker.

The other party said nothing, yet said everything.

The Watcher watched as the Twin Walker, dragging Twilight's Hammer, disappeared into the rift in a disheveled state, as if fleeing. In the now deathly silent rift, Diakum stroked his chin.

He confirmed something.

"Anser the Sun God" is real, and the Holy Light Force may have indeed given birth to its own "true god," but this matter was indeed interfered with by the void.

What the Sea of ​​Darkness may want to repeat is the "old story" between arcane and fel energy.

The Twin Realms Traveler's reminder was correct.

He is not yet qualified to join this "grand plan" where holy light and the void intertwine. He needs to reach at least the level of a lesser god to be qualified to get a share of the dark truth of the Force conflict. It seems that the dark truth of the Force conflict has finally been revealed to him in a playful way.

Diakum left the void rift and returned to the Temple of Karabor. He looked up at the solitary silver moon shining in the night sky.

If the sun and moon shone brightly in the last age of stars, then, Lady Elune, in this age of silent blazing sun, what role do you, the symbol of "the radiance of ten thousand moons," play?

(End of this chapter)