Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 455, Section 64: The Storm Rises Again in Tanaris - Join the Grimy Goons, Get Out of Gadgetzan

Zhu Talan said she was going on a trip.

But he never expected his journey to begin so quickly!
The next morning, he had just finished a meal at the Seven Star Palace when the Four Heavenly Gods dragged him to gather by Qionghua Lake on the other side of Jinxiu Valley.

Aegwynn, the representative of the World Soul, appeared on time as a raven. Wearing a raven feather cloak and holding the Scepter of Sargeras, she landed and was surprised to find that there were quite a few Pandaren who were going to pay homage to the World Soul today.

At first glance, there seem to be at least two hundred people.

Is this a "tourist tour" organized?
"No."

Diakum, having changed back into his priest's robes, explained in a low voice:
"Only the four Celestials and the Lord of the Clan accompanied us to meet the World Mother and report on our work in Pandaria; the other Pandaren were the 'pioneers' of the Jade Lotus Clan."

Lady Guo Ya was not going to wait any longer; she requested that we send her elite men out of the fog to begin work immediately.

It's unclear what Lady Guoya and that guy from Hot Sands discussed or what kind of cooperation they reached, but in any case, Hot Sands granted them the right to move freely between the two cities of Gadgetzan and Hot Sands Harbor.

Therefore, on this trip, I'll conveniently escort Lady Guo Su and a group of elite soldiers to Tanaris.

"Hey, what do you think Sargeras' Scepter is?"

Aegwynn snapped, almost in exasperation:
"Every time this thing is activated, it affects the world space. You actually want to use this thing to open a portal for a bunch of 'Pandaren Mafia'?"

"Uh?"

Diakum stared at Aegwynn in astonishment and said:

"I didn't ask you to use Sargeras' Staff to open the door. Aren't you a mage yourself? Is it so hard to open a portal to Gadgetzan for them?"
And as I mentioned before, you say the Scepter of Sargeras is dangerous, but you seem to use it as a 'convenient means of transportation.' Every time it appears, it's the Scepter of Sargeras's domineering spatial tearing that clears a path."

Aegwynn fell silent.

Aegwynn's silence carried a hint of embarrassment at being exposed, and even Aluneth the Staff of the Dogs noticed her awkwardness and let out a wicked laugh.

A few seconds later, the Star Soul Spokesperson, unable to refute the argument, glared at Diakum, then waved his hand, opening a portal in the pavilion at Qionghua Lake to the goblin city of Gadgetzan.

Today, she had specially changed into a festive red dress, but with bandages on her face and her arm in a sling, she looked somewhat weak as she blinked at the desert city that was faintly visible on the other side of the teleportation portal.

It's a very bustling place.

The goblins and their clients were conducting massive transactions in that bustling land that would be unimaginable in Pandaria. However, beneath Gadgetzan’s prosperity, the Darklands had bred too many evil forces that displeased the Sunfire Cape.

Such organizations emerge in every developed city that lacks rules.

Hot Sands would be happy to invite his Pandaren partners to help him crack down on those Grimy Hands thugs who have started openly "stealing his money."

"You guys are really going all out."

The vigilant whispered to himself:
"Yesterday she was fighting the mantis demon to the death at Canyang Pass, and today she is going to travel to the outside world to fight for territory. Madam Guo Ya's ambition seems a bit exaggerated."

“Pandaria is good, my lord. It is the best place for good people to live and work in peace. But for us bad people, life in Pandaria is too boring.”

Lady Guo Su was no longer as fearful of Diakum as she had been before. She explained in a respectful tone, in a low voice:
"We're tired of the cat-and-mouse game with the Shado-Pan, and we've now cleaned up our act in Pandaria. But my cousin believes that properly releasing our darker side is the only way to help the Jade Lotus better protect our homeland."

Therefore, my gang and I are really looking forward to this 'business conflict' in a foreign land.

Furthermore, we are not just thugs. The Jade Lotus Gang has legitimate businesses. Before the merchants appointed by my cousin officially settle in Gadgetzan and Hot Sands, we, the black gloves, have a responsibility to eliminate any unstable factors for our businesses in advance.

Perhaps soon you will be able to see the 'Jade Lotus Merchant Guild's' black market and contraband trade in the Eastern Continent.

We'll definitely give you a huge discount then.

After saying that, the panda widow covered her mouth and laughed. Then, wagging her fluffy tail like a little panda, she strode into the portal with her black-clad ninjas.

These guys are rare bad seeds among the naturally kind Pandaren.

As they said, living in the comfortable land of Pandaria was suffocating them.

They were eager to have a lively "industry exchange" with their "peers" outside the industry, hoping that the "Greasy Hands" faction was resilient enough to withstand the double blow from the Ninja Master and the Jade Golem for a little longer.

As we all know, cats don't usually catch mice for food.

Pandamen, they're still cats.

However, Gadgetzan's climate was completely different from the pleasant Pandaria. The moment Lady Gusu stepped into the great desert, she felt as if the hair on her entire body was about to be scorched.

If this is the essence of "freedom," then this freedom is far too intense.

As the Gadgetzan guards watched in astonishment, the woman in red accepted a light veil and hat from her subordinate to cover her face. She then stepped forward and handed the guards a letter written by the Prince of the Sands. Amid the goblins' reverent farewell, this unique force swaggered into the desert city.

At the end of the line, a young Pandaren puppeteer with a whip at his waist and a jade pendant on his chest spoke to the goblin guards in a strangely accented goblin language:

"Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest Grimy Goons territory is? The boss asked the Black Hand Family to have representatives of the Jade Lotus Gang 'say hello' to our local counterparts."

The goblin guards stared wide-eyed.

It knew that the Grimy Goons, who had recently been making waves in Gadgetzan, Gadgetzan, Booty Bay, and even Undermael City, were in trouble.

It is said that the Grimy Goons, who frequently interfere with the business of the Hot Sands Consortium, are backed by the trade prince Gary Vickers, a greedy bastard who has never had a good relationship with the generous Prince of Hot Sands.

Hmm, it seems the "Hot Sands" and "Rust Water" conglomerates are about to go to war!

Rather than tipping off Don Hangu, the leader of the Grimy Goons, it would be more worthwhile to take advantage of the chaos and make a quick buck.

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The mafia have their own business to attend to, just as Master Zhu Talan must complete this important audience today.

The four gods came in person, and to express their respect for Mother Earth, they even took on different forms.

Azure Dragon Celestial Venerable transformed into a pandaren woman wearing a blue hairpin; Snowfury transformed into a burly white-haired troll shrouded in wind and thunder; Niuzao transformed into a glowing tauren; and Chijing transformed into a Quel'dorei elf with long red hair.

These are the images of the children of Mother World. The Four Celestials have only seen these few races. When they and Zhu Talan stepped into the World Soul Temple in the Silithus Desert, they were greeted by the magnificent temple that had been carved by Azadas.

This guy's skills are truly exceptional.

He carved eighteen sacred statues from massive stones and placed them on either side of the "pilgrimage route," leading directly to the majestic temple. Elonaya also planted trees and brought in springs to create an oasis.

Because the Loa gods were recognized by the World Mother and received a "mouth seal," the beast Loa sent their children to serve the Star Soul, resulting in the oasis being filled with strange Loa children.

They all have one thing in common: they are all very good-looking.

It seems that after suffering countless beatings, the trolls have finally painfully realized the sad truth that the World Mother is a "face-value freak." But the good news is that they adapted quickly and brought the best "gifts" according to the World Mother's preferences.

Watched by the obedient Loa children who sat on either side of the pilgrimage route, the Four Gods and Zhutalan, led by Aegwynn and Diakum, headed toward the temple.

The sons of Loa whispered among themselves about the exaggerated power of the four gods.

They all agreed that after the appearance of these four big shots, the God of the Wilds was undoubtedly at a disadvantage.

Even though the Kaldorei had resurrected the Great White Deer and restored the weakened Wild God to health, those pretentious fellows were no match for these four gods.

The four gods naturally heard the whispers of the Loa's children, but as true "elders," they disdained to participate in these "animal chess"-like discussions, and besides, the four gods also had their own offspring.

Perhaps soon, those adorable little creatures will also be sent here to serve the Star Soul.

If this can be considered a kind of "conventional practice".

Azadas and Elonaya personally greeted the guests in the temple. The path to the Chamber of the Heart had been opened, and under the majestic gaze of the two stone giants, the group stepped inside. However, Elonaya then blocked the passage with a stone sword in hand.

She scolded:

"Why are you hiding? Show yourself!"

"Ugh, I hate you guys with such keen senses."

The Monkey King, in his Gathering Form and Dispersing Form, appeared with a pout, carrying a staff, with a clean red gourd hanging from his waist, and a string of "divine bananas" picked from the oasis in his hand. Today, he specially wore the gorgeous clothes that he had commissioned Yu Lian to make for the tailor, and came to pay homage to the Soul of the World.

But Azadas stretched out his hand and said:
"Weapons are not allowed inside!"

"Tch, are you worried I'll use this stick to clash with Mother World? You overestimate me!"

The Monkey King reluctantly handed the Staff of Fortune to the blacksmith. But he played a trick, deliberately making the Staff of Fortune heavy so that he could embarrass the indifferent stone statue. However, to the Monkey King's astonishment, the Staff of Fortune was very obedient in Azadas's hands.

"Freya's cane, it still remembers me."

A hint of nostalgia appeared on Azadas's majestic face. He then gently waved the Staff of Fortune, shrinking it and placing it in his ear. He then made a "please" gesture, allowing the Monkey King, who had been staring at it, to also step into the Gate of Star Souls.

Yes!

The Staff of Fortune can change size, so why don't you hide it in your ear instead of carrying it in your hand?
I've learned something!

This trip was not in vain.

When the Monkey King entered, the Four Heavenly Gods were already talking to the World Mother in front of the Star Soul. The Monkey King looked curiously at the stone statues standing around the World Temple.

It discovered that only the Mogu sculptures on the stone statues had "faces," and these were none other than Thor's face. As it curiously approached to examine them, the statue's eyes suddenly opened, giving it a cold look and scolding:

"You unruly monkey! How dare you be so insolent before the Star Soul Lord! Why aren't you going to pay your respects? Pick up your banana peel, you have no manners at all! You're bringing shame to the people of Pandaria."

"You scared me, you bastard!"

The Monkey King cursed, bent down to pick up the half-eaten banana, and without caring about the mess, threw the other half into his mouth.

It straightened its feathers, swaggered forward to pay its respects, and merged into the flowing light of the world before it, participating in the activity of "paying respects" to Mother World.

Pandaria has only five Wild Gods, so this link is absolutely necessary.

After the audience was completed, as Zhu Talan stepped forward to respectfully bow to Mother World, the Monkey King jumped to the side of Diakum and Aegwynn, the two "generals under the Supreme Star Soul," and said with dissatisfaction, hands on his hips:

"Why are there no monkey statues here? We are also part of the world's inhabitants!"

“Each statue here represents a civilization of a people.”

Aegwynn explained calmly:
"Have the monkeys ever established a civilization? Do the monkeys have their own dynasties and history? The monkeys have given birth to gods of the wilderness, but clearly, you unruly fellow have never properly guided the monkeys on how to shape their heritage."

The history of you monkeys is filled with betrayal, conflict, and division; you are not yet qualified to protect Mother World.

“Once the monkeys have truly established a civilization, there will be statues of you here as well.”

Diakum's tone was more moderate.

他 说:

"So, do you know what to do next?"

The Monkey King, who had been fuming, deflated like a punctured balloon, scratching his ears and cheeks with a helpless expression, and said:

"But monkeys can only live for thirty years. We should spend our lives happily. Building history and civilization like the pandas is too difficult for the mischievous monkeys."

"This is the problem you need to solve."

The vigilant man maintained his smile and said:
"You are not just the god of monkeys. I have added the genes of various monkeys and apes into your body. You now theoretically represent all the apes in Azeroth."

I've heard that in the Dazar'alor jungle of Zandalar, there's a group of extremely intelligent monkeys who rule the mountains, and on Kezan Island, the goblins of the Rustwater Cult use Kaya ore to enhance the monkeys' intelligence and send them to the mines to work as black market miners.

The worst part was that, under Gallywix's orders, the goblins didn't pay the monkeys, giving them only a few cups of juice each day.

Many highly intelligent monkeys were tortured to death.

Why don't you go and take a look?

"Such a thing exists? Ugh, those goblins are awful!"

A flash of anger crossed the Monkey King's eyes, and he said:

"Hmph, I'll go and get justice for my monkey grandchildren! Perfect timing, my Star Soul Mother has granted me the supernatural power of 'riding the clouds'."

After saying this, the guy bowed to Star Soul's mother to say goodbye, and then skipped away.

It would be too much to ask of a monkey to stay in this imposing place for long. Oh well, let it roam freely.

"You have a lot of opinions about Gallywix."

Aegwynn whispered:

"Did the goblins of the Rustwater Conglomerate offend you? Or did Hot Sand bribe you to sabotage their arch-rival?"

“It was just a simple sense of justice that drove me to do this, Aegwynn. No one with a conscience could turn a blind eye to Gallywix’s unscrupulous way of accumulating capital.”

The vigilant shrugged and said:

"One Hot Sands is enough of a headache for me, I don't have that much time to manage another goblin leader who is even worse than Hot Sands, but the Monkey King has enough mischievous wisdom to teach Gallywix a few good lessons."

do you know?

"Some miners under the Rustwater conglomerate are secretly mining 'black blood' underground under Garywix's orders. This is a 'trade secret' that Hot Sand told me."

"Hmm? The goblins are mining minerals formed from the black blood of the Old Gods?"

Aegwynn squinted and said:
"They're really bold, but this thing is useless to ordinary people and can't be traded as a commercial item in the world. The fact that the goblins are doing this for money means that someone is hiring them behind the scenes."

well.

I need to investigate this further.

"Call me when you have the results."

Dick said:
"I'm also very interested in that mysterious 'employer.' If they're unwilling to listen to reason, then we'll have to talk to that elusive Lady Xal'atath about physics. Look, the World Mother has bestowed the Heart of Azeroth upon Zhu Talan as a reward. It seems that Master Zhu's protection and dedication to Pandaria have won him the favor of the World Mother."

Finally, another child of the Supreme Star Soul family returned to his mother's embrace.

Currently, it seems that among the three brothers—elves, trolls, and pandaren—the pandaren are actually the most prominent one.

Without their steadfast protection over millennia, Azeroth would have been ravaged by the Sha, Mogu necromancers, and Mantid long ago. It's essentially like Shao Hao sacrificing himself to achieve "eternal life," keeping all the monsters and freaks of Pandaria locked up in his home.

"Well, there's no such thing as a peaceful life; it's all the Pandaria carrying the burden."

"really."

Aegwynn nodded in strong agreement and said:
"The great achievements of the Pandaren are worthy of serious observation and learning by other races, especially the Elves. With our Lord becoming increasingly just and no longer throwing tantrums, if the Elves don't make some achievements soon, they may truly fall out of favor."

Even Azshara's 'extreme maneuver' saved them face.

But compared to the strength of its two brothers and the rising power of humanity, the title of 'World's Beloved' is in serious jeopardy.

As he spoke, Aegwynn handed a newly crafted Heart of Azeroth ring to the Vigilant, saying:
"Put it on. Azadas just hand-carved it, and it functions the same as your previous one. It's said that because it's imbued with his personal aura, it can even create a wonderful resonance with your previous ring."

The few blacksmiths said it was possible.

"is it?"

Diakum put the Heart of the World Ring on his finger with surprise, but nothing unusual happened. He curled his lip, about to complain that the Titan Guardians' craftsmanship was nothing special.

The next second, everything suddenly changed.

It was as if some distant illusion was coming to him, and he vaguely saw the white-haired Azshara wielding the magic sword Remonia chasing and killing an unlucky Venthyr lord in a castle in a dark place.

Azshara was holding a magnificent crimson "anima collection jar." Judging from the amount of anima floating inside, the elven queen had reaped considerable rewards during this period. Most importantly, Dick noticed the faint red glow emanating from Azshara.

That was Ravendold's unique "scarlet sin".

This means that Azshara has completed the creation of the Sinstone in a short period of time. It's just unknown where she hid her mountain-sized Sinstone.
As the howling demonic sword pierced the unfortunate Venthyr lord, Azshara seemed to sense someone "eavesdropping" and glanced back, but Diakum's gaze also quietly broke at that moment.

"The good news is that she's still alive and doing quite well."

The vigilant frowned and said:

"The bad news is that she seems to be being targeted. Some force has severed the connection between the two rings, which may mean her next stop is the Maw. Good luck to her."

(End of this chapter)