Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 427, Section 36: Hey, Sect Leader Zhu, you really are the senior brother of our Sun Soul Sect!

Covered in dust and dirt, Zhou Zhuo crawled out of the snowdrift. Blood was gushing from his nostrils, but he ignored his injuries and helped up the groaning members of the expedition team beside him.

Still reeling from the dizziness of the random teleportation and the violent lightning strike, everyone watched in horror as an entire mountain, like a towering building from another world, rapidly collapsed. The violent tremors unsurprisingly triggered a massive avalanche, plunging the entire valley into a perilous "snow dragon's overturning."

"Brian! What have you done? Why did the whole mountain collapse?"

Overspark shouted shrilly:

"You must have touched something you shouldn't have! Ah, thank goodness Wendell reacted quickly and tore open that scroll, otherwise we would all be dead inside."

What the hell!

Why did you bring this thing out with you?

As Brian Bronzebeard groggily got to his feet, his pet monkey Grib jumped onto Brian's shoulder with a shriek, grabbed the dwarf's head, and pointed at something in the snow beside him, howling wildly.

When everyone turned around, they saw the "heart" that was shining with lightning lying in the snow.

This thing was more "violent" than before. Not only were the lightning flashes visible to the naked eye, but it also caused a disturbance in the celestial phenomena of the entire Kun-Lai Summit. When Zhou Zhuo and Brian looked up, they saw dark clouds swirling and gathering overhead, with gloomy thunder echoing within them.

"It's incredible."

The old dwarf had never seen such a "powerful" thing in his entire life of exploration.

Even though he was seriously injured, he wanted to reach out and pick up the "Heart of Thunder" again, but Zhou Zhuo held his hand tightly.

"Don't touch it, you'll get electrocuted."

As Old Zhou removed his wandering scholar's robe and covered the Heart of Thor, he shouted:

"Hurry! Let's split up!"
The Jade God of War is not dead yet. I saw him jump into a strange portal just before the teleportation. If he really is the guardian left by Thor in the mausoleum, then his strength is definitely beyond our imagination.

It is said that Thor created a group of Mogu warriors who were 'as powerful as gods' in a sacred place, and I suspect that the Jade Warriors were one of them.

Zhou Zhuo rolled up the Heart of Thor with his robe, grimacing as he endured the lightning strikes, and carried it on his back. Just as the expedition team members rushed out of the earth-shaking ridge, they saw several black dragons flying down from the gloomy sky, riding powerful Mogu warriors.

To make matters worse, a jade-colored portal opened behind them, accompanied by the roar of the Royal Jade Scales. The previously ferocious Jade War God actually came out with his unique weapon.

"You lowly slaves! How dare you touch the emperor's treasures!"

The Jade God of War is a giant "golem".

His appearance was almost identical to that of the Mogu, but his body was clearly made of some kind of jade, which made him look exceptionally majestic.

The mogu dragon riders who fell from the sky also looked at the powerful giant with a puzzled expression. The mogu had never seen this guy before, but that didn't stop them from knowing that he was one of their own.

Just as a Mogu'long rider was about to approach and make friends, he was swiftly cut down by the Jade Warrior.

They were ruthless, cutting the man and the dragon into two pieces.

"Mogu who embrace death? You are a disgrace to the Emperor!"

The Jade God of War sneered:
"How could His Majesty have such weak subjects? Get out! If you dare to approach His Majesty's treasures again, you will all die a thousand deaths!"

This scene left the expedition members dumbfounded.

But the quickest-thinking Brann Bronzebeard immediately shouted in his awkward Pandaria:

"These traitors betrayed His Majesty Thor, the mighty God of War. We are Thor's loyal lackeys. Bah! We are his loyal subjects! His Majesty Thor has been captured by the power of death. We found this heart to awaken him from the illusion of death."

"You? You're not worthy!"

The Jade War God wasn't fooled at all. He stepped forward, wielding his giant blade, ready to execute the man and shouting curses:

“Inferior beings are not qualified to be His Majesty’s servants, but this Pandaren historian can live. His Majesty’s mausoleum needs a slave who chants scriptures every day.”

Done!

As the Jade War God's massive blade, gleaming with cold light, slashed down, the expedition members were filled with despair.

This was not an enemy they could handle. Even Zhou Zhuo did not feel "honored" for surviving; instead, he was furious that the Jade God of War had called him a slave.

He tried to save his friend from out of town, but as soon as he got up, he was pounced on by the fierce Kuilin.

But just as Brian Bronzebeard was about to die, the Jade Warrior suddenly turned around, causing his massive blade, powerful enough to slice through a Clefthoof, to spin and slash behind him.

"boom"

Amidst the sparks, an ancient-looking monk's staff emerged from its concealed form, using skillful force to lift the Jade God of War's blade and press it to the ground.

"Heavy!"

With a shout, the light monk's staff suddenly became as heavy as a thousand pounds, pressing down on the opposing mogu giant, making it difficult for him to pull back his giant blade for a moment, and finally allowing him to see the identity of the newcomer.

Hmm, it was a suit of golden chainmail, lotus-silk cloud-walking boots, kingfisher feather dragon-shaped braids on its arms, a phoenix-winged purple-gold crown on its head, and red feathers fluttering in the cold air. There was even a flamboyant red cloak swaying in the flying snow.

The Monkey King is here!
It's still the "deluxe edition of Monkey King" modified by Santoni, smaller and more proportionate, walking and jumping more like a human and no longer hunched over, with intelligent eyes that are as sharp as lightning, and every move he makes is majestic and spirited.

Furthermore, the tailors under Lady Guoya's command were indeed skilled, and they actually made such a cool suit of armor exactly as Diakum described.

Now the "fit" of the Monkey King is almost 100%.

And judging from its appearance, it doesn't seem to dislike its cool and stylish outfit; in fact, it's quite smug, with its tail sticking up.

"Does bullying smaller people give you a sense of accomplishment, big guy?"

The Monkey King, with a cheeky grin, stepped on the giant blade that the Jade God of War couldn't pull out. Grabbing the Staff of Fortune, he swung the staff around as he rolled up and slammed it into the creature, unleashing the brute force of the God of the Wilderness. The Jade God of War was knocked off his feet and crashed into a snowdrift in a sorry state.

"You two, follow me!"

It glanced back and saw the Thunder God's Heart sparkling with lightning behind Zhou Zhuo. While tossing him an antique wooden box to place the Thunder God's Heart inside, it said to the others:

"The rest of you, follow my clone and hurry up. Those Mogu idiots are already getting agitated. They won't stop until they've slaughtered everyone here. But the Four Celestials are also bringing their fierce generals."

Alas, the largest chaotic melee in Pandaria's history is about to begin! The land, which has become dull since Shao Hao's departure, is about to come alive again.

After saying that, the guy waved the cold wind around him, causing his illusions to jump out, and then he carried the still bewildered expedition team members and ran out into the mountains and forests.

It grabbed the Staff of Fortune and, with a nimble somersault, slashed it out. The classic "Phoenix Through Flowers" move made the monk's staff instantly lengthen and strike the Jade God of War on the head, shattering the jade and sweeping away the two ferocious royal scales.

“Bite your teeth!”

The Monkey King grabbed Zhou Zhuo and Brian, threatening them:
"If you dare to vomit on my beautiful new clothes, I'll beat you two idiots to a pulp."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Staff of Fortune instantly lengthened, expanding into a giant tree on the spot like a pillar, allowing the Monkey King, who was stepping on the monk's staff, to "ascend to heaven" with the two explorers. A few seconds later, the "giant tree," which was already hundreds of meters long, collapsed downwards amidst the Monkey King's laughter.

As the Jade God of War stood up for the second time, he looked up and saw a giant log crashing down on him. The giant crossed his arms to block it, and then, just like in an exaggerated cartoon, he was slammed into the snowdrift like a groundhog with a few thuds.

Only the Monkey King's mischievous laughter after his prank was over, and the Jade God of War's angry and ashamed roar, remained in the mountains.

"Where are we going, Monkey King?"

Zhou Zhuo had never seen this monkey before, but every panda person had heard of the legend of the Monkey King. So he held the wooden box containing the Heart of Thor tightly in his arms and shouted as the cold wind kept whistling past his ears.

"Hmph, idiot, where else could you go?"

The Monkey King, swiftly traversing the forbidden mountains, smirked and said:

"Of course, we'll go and fulfill Shao Hao's unfulfilled wish, which is to defeat the great villain Thor! Although I don't know how you're going to defeat him with that Thunder Heart in your arms, that annoying guy Diakum said it's possible."

I hate that guy.

But you have to admit, he is indeed quite capable.

"They're half as powerful as me and that idiot Shao Hao combined! Hmm, look! The dragon from my dreams has arrived!"

Amidst the Monkey King's shouts, Brian Bronzebeard, feeling himself moving forward at supersonic speed, frantically put on his flight goggles with the help of his monkey pet Gribb, and then looked up at the sky.

Emerald dream gates opened across the gloomy sky, and the majestic Green Dragon Queen, with her gleaming silver scales, was the first to rush out, tearing apart the incoming Mogu Flying Dragon in mid-air.

Behind the sleeper, green dragons of all shapes and sizes, but most of them not ugly, roared as they charged out of the dream.

They fought bravely in the skies of this foreign land against the black dragons controlled by the Mogu, some of the green dragons being ridden by the golden guards of the Troll Firstborn Legion. The World's Children, under the command of their Star-Soul Mother, had come to this battle, vowing to heal the fatal wounds of Azeroth today.

"The army outside the fog has also come to our aid."

Old Zhou, a scholar, trembled with excitement at the sight. He loved the wonderful feeling of everyone striving together for a common goal, and he shouted:
"Victory is ours today!!!"

"Shut up! The Jade God of War and his dog are coming after us. I don't know what methods Thor used to create him, but this idiot is quite troublesome."

The Monkey King cursed, then rolled his eyes and said:
"I'll drop you off at the entrance to the Mogu'shan Palace and lure this guy away. You can follow the path inside. Remember, don't touch anything you don't understand. I've only been to that palace once."

But I must warn you, it's really dangerous inside.

"Take the Heart of Thor and protect it; this thing is very important."

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As the Green Dragon Legion stormed into the battlefield from the dream realm, the monks of the White Tiger Temple, supported by the Bison, charged head-on into the mountainous region teeming with Mogu undead.

The Mogu emperors and warlords of various dynasties sensed the approaching enemy and rose from their respective mausoleums to meet them.

Kun-Lai Mt. is so named because its majestic shape fits the traditional Mogu concept of a "funeral burial ground" that it is filled with Mogu tombs from various dynasties.

Even the most skilled wandering scholars could hardly discern how many Mogu undead were buried here. In any case, when the warrior monks of the White Tiger Temple charged toward the sacred platform of Mogu Mountain, they were quickly blocked by the Mogu undead that emerged from all directions.

Snow Nu Heavenly Venerable personally led the charge.

Ordinary Mogu Death Knights simply couldn't withstand the divine wind and thunder strikes, and the celestial phenomena caused by the Heart of Thunder were also perfect for the power of Snownu to be unleashed.

The fierce tiger, crackling with lightning, fought relentlessly. Every now and then, it would raise its head to gaze at the sacred platform of Mount Mogu, and speak in some secret language to its brothers and sisters who were on their way:

"The Heart of Thor has appeared! That unlucky wanderer Zhou Zhuo has found something incredible. This is definitely the power of Thor, exactly the same energy he used when he fought me back then."

"So, is it really possible to awaken him or banish him today?"

Jade Dragon Celestial Venerable asked:

"Was it too dangerous for Saint Diakum to commit suicide alone on the altar?"

"He has companions."

Zhu He replied:
"That Lady Aegwynn is in the Holy Altar. Of course, we will go to assist her, at least to protect Mr. Diakum from those Mogu Emperors who are driven mad by death."

Their vengeful spirits have come to regard the Mogu'shan Palace as a 'holy site.'

"You all go!"

A final, deep voice rang out, and Xuan Niu Niu Zao spoke briefly:
"My power is limited in this confined space, so my monks and I will take over the outer battlefields. You will go to the sacred altar to assist that selfless outsider. Also, I have some bad news to share with you."

My brothers and sisters, the mantis demons of the Mantis Plateau are also being mobilized on a large scale.

They seemed to have sensed the great battle raging at Kun-Lai Summit and were preparing to seize the opportunity to leap over the Dragon Ridge and invade the battlefield.

"wrong!"

Yu Long exclaimed in surprise:
"It is not their great cycle period now. Only sixty years have passed since the last great cycle. It happens once every hundred years. This rule has never changed in the past ten thousand years."

"Yes, but the current Great Queen of the Mantises, Shakhir, has always wanted to overthrow tradition."

Niuzao sighed and said:
"She is ambitious and eager to try. It is said that she has a deep conflict with the Klaxxi elders. Perhaps this is also a strategic gamble for her to gain prestige. Once the elders are unable to suppress her, the Mantid will immediately have a powerful empress, which would be the worst thing."

The politics of these insects are also very complex.
But I will block them, just as I have done at Niuzhao Temple for the past ten thousand years.

Go on!

The affairs of Mogu'shan Palace are crucial to the survival of Pandaria and the entire world; it is a duty we must uphold.

The other three gods responded one by one and began to summon their respective elites.

Zhu Talan heard the call of the Snow Wrath God, handed the battlefield over to Master Xue Liu and Master Gu Chuanyun, and led a team of elite Shadow Guards to ride the Flying Dragon towards the Holy Platform of Mogu Mountain.

When they arrived, they found that the trolls had arrived first.

The Dark Prophet Zul has initiated a divine initiation ceremony here. Under his personal guidance, one Loa after another bestows their divine power upon their priests, transforming them into formidable divine warriors who continuously engage in the attack on Mogu'shan Palace.

Led by the twins, the veteran Lightforged soldiers charged alongside the rampaging Triceratops riders, as the Mogu Death Knights guarding the palace were retreating steadily, and the entire battlefield on the altar was being taken over by the Allied Forces.

"Bad news, everyone."

Diakum's voice rang out from afar. The Vigilant, now clad in Judgment Armor and wielding Kazzak's Soul Staff, unleashed holy light to purify the Mogu undead. He proclaimed:

"This palace has become a forbidden zone of death. The Force of Death has unleashed too much power here, turning into a mist that harvests life. Those whose life force is not strong enough will be harvested instantly. This is the soul-devouring characteristic of the Force of Death."

The legendary warriors stayed here to guard the entrance and prevent the Mogu from outside from entering and disturbing them.

"Demigods, follow me inside!"

"Sect Leader Zhu Talan, you shall take over the battlefield."

The twin archbishops called out, and Old Zhu immediately stepped forward.

He looked with some regret at the Death Temple, whose passage had been opened. The Mogu undead were retreating back inside, but powerful Triceratops had already fallen within the eerie green mist of death.

They were killed simply by coming into contact with the cold, misty fog.

This is also the main reason why the pandaren have been unable to breach this palace for the past ten thousand years. This is the realm of the Force, and those beings whose paths are not deeply integrated with their own do not even have the right to step into it.

To be honest, this was somewhat difficult for Zhu Talan to accept.

He was already the strongest among the Pandaren, yet he was still powerless to participate in the battles of these great powers.

Transcending the mundane and attaining sainthood—the ultimate dream of aspiring martial monks. Unfortunately, throughout history, only Emperor Shaohao has ever reached the realm of oneness with heaven and man.

"What? Want to go and see for yourself?"

Old Chen's teasing voice came from the side, causing Zhu Talan to look away. The sect leader shook his head, raised the Divine Dragon Staff in his hand, and unleashed a wave of true energy, piercing through the torso of the Demon Gu assassin who was trying to sneak up on him.

He whispered:

"Everyone has a duty on the battlefield."

"Too serious, Sect Leader."

Old Chen raised the Staff of Dawn and summoned a blue dragon formed of holy flames to encircle the battlefield. He said:

"You are not free. The elegance of the Windwalker is nowhere to be seen in you, yet your life is heavier than the bitter wine brewed by the most resilient Bacchus. You have dedicated your life to the peace of Pandaria, but have not lived a single day for yourself."

Your lofty ideals have shaped you and also bound you. Perhaps after peace is achieved in Pandaria, you should travel the world with me.

Truly, you are the most powerful monk I have ever seen. Perhaps all you need is a little enlightenment to achieve that.

"boom"

Zhu Talan stepped forward, throwing the Dragon Staff like a sharp sword that pierced the head of the black dragon. He then turned and threw a punch, unleashing a Touch of Reincarnation.

But it wasn't an outburst of death energy; rather, it was a burst of true energy as scorching as the sun, which forcefully turned the two demonic wraiths that were rushing towards him into ashes on the spot. The light and heat that spread out also transformed into pulsating true energy to heal the surrounding monks and troll guards.

This scene made Old Chen blink and laugh out loud.

他 说:

“I didn’t believe it when Saint Diakum joked that Sect Leader Zhu Talan was also a disciple of the Sun Soul Sect, but look how powerful your Sun Fist is.”

"It's just a technique. My life is destined to belong to the Shadow Phantom School, and I can't join any other school."

Zhu Talan grabbed the Dragon Staff, glanced at Old Chen who was also unleashing the "Sun Fist" to attack the vengeful spirits, and remembered Chromie's advice to him. After fighting side by side once again, he whispered:
"But perhaps I really should go out and wander around. My heart is trapped. I need to find that 'key.' I've heard that the Lost Island welcomes all wanderers?"

"Of course, Wuchen Temple welcomes you. No, Elder Zhu."

(End of this chapter)