Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 568, Section 29. An Eternal Thirst? No, I possess far greater power.
Upon hearing that the Supreme Thief King had appeared, Aegwynn, who was busy in the Chamber of the Heart, almost immediately grabbed his weapon and rushed over.

But she arrived at an inopportune time, just as Diakum was undergoing another transformation from light to darkness. In order not to affect the ecology of the Charalek Cave, Diakum simply took the Darkheart and plunged headlong into the shadow flames outside the Palace of Abelus.

The dark underground palace was engulfed in thick shadow fires from all sides, forming a dangerous barrier of flames.

This is Deathwing's signature Shadowflame, the most perfect power formed by the combination of void and fire, and one of the most proficient fire spells among Voidwalkers.

However, the destructive power of the same thing depends on who uses it. Just like now, Deathwing has infused this entire underground magma with the essence of the void, turning it into an inextinguishable shadow flame that guards his mysterious palace, causing even the dragon kings to frown when they come over.

"I can absorb them!"

Philek, the Dragon of Fire, in his illusionary form, swished his tail dismissively and said to Velanoz beside him:

"This flame cannot harm me, nor is it beyond my control."

"Yeah, you can absorb it, and then you'll become a madman like Deathwing!"

Iceheart Dragon scolded:
"Don't make things worse, Philek. You need to be prepared to go to the Firelands in a few days to merge with the Fire of Sulfuras. The World Mother values ​​your takeover of the Elemental Realms very much; this is a truly paramount matter."

"whispering sound"

The hot-tempered Philec bared his teeth.

This guy seems fearless and will argue with anyone he sees, but he will listen to Velanos when he speaks. He trusts Velanos's wisdom, and the war between the Scaled Ones more than 20,000 years ago proved that the Iceheart Dragon is trustworthy.

As for why they came here, the reason is quite simple.

Aegwynn wanted to reclaim her stolen Scepter of Sargeras, so she gathered a large group of people, including four dragons who had received the blessing of the world's power, as well as the dragon kings.

Of course, the Dragon Kings didn't come to help catch the thieves.

The Dragon Isles are home to all dragons. Now, this island of Abelus, shrouded in shadow flames, holds a dark secret that the dragon kings certainly cannot ignore, as it is a corrupt secret related to Deathwing.

The Dragon Kings didn't care what was inside the palace; all they wanted to do was purify it.

"Gentlemen, the Shadowflame's barrier is already being weakened."

Blackhorn, carrying his powerful Hammer of Khaz'goroth on his back, stood by the lava pool, his arms outstretched, and addressed the dragons:

“Saint Diakum said that the Dark Heart needs to be tempered with the Shadowflame left by Deathwing. Once the Dark Heart has absorbed all of these corrupt flames, the gate to Abelus will open.”

“The dragon kings have Abelus to worry about, and I trust their abilities and resolve. All I want to know now is when that bastard Rafaam will arrive.”

Aegwynn's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

She had never suffered such an injustice since she became a legend hundreds of years ago. The theft of Sargeras' Scepter from her hands was not only a matter of face, but also a significant factor due to the danger posed by the artifact.

Aegwynn didn't believe that a crazy ethereal being could control it well.

If Rafaam were to suddenly decide to give all living beings in Azeroth a new lease on life, the entire spatial structure of the world might crumble within hours.

"Be patient, we'll definitely be able to spot it when it comes."

The crescent moon emblem on Nelly's forehead shone faintly, her war beast, Holy Sun, circled around her constantly, and a ghostly owl bestowed by the moon goddess also patrolled as a sentinel.

This is a unique skill possessed by Ms. Bai's wandering knights.

In this land where owls fly with real vision, all forms of concealment become ineffective.

Since everyone else is here, they're probably happy to help out, because as long as Sargeras's Scepter isn't found, the world's safety won't be guaranteed.

Therefore, Ysera also entered the dream, intending to take the opportunity to ambush Faram when it appeared.

The dragon kings went around to drive away the prying Jaradin giants, preventing them from interfering with the ongoing tempering ritual. Only Nozdormu remained, blinking as he watched Diakum and the Darkheart in his hand enveloping and absorbing the shadow flames above the lava.

It asked:
"This is the fourth time the Watchers have entered the night, isn't it?"

"Ah."

Nelly nodded and replied:

"He said he couldn't intervene in the light and shadow transformation of the god Anser yet, but each time he experienced a light and shadow transformation, his control over the divine transformation would deepen a little. Dick had said before that he estimated he could take over the divine body after seven light and shadow transformations."

Then the uncontrolled transitions between light and shadow will no longer occur.

"This must be very painful."

Velanos stared at the figure in the darkness, and the Iceheart Dragon whispered:

"When I was dragged into the eclipse, I heard suppressed cries of pain coming from the darkness. Although I don't know much about the sun god, I imagine that what this saint is going through must be a very dangerous thing."

He's plotting to steal the sun!

The fiery dragon Philek stared intently at Diakum, spewing flames from its nostrils and cheek openings, and whispered:

"I can't be wrong. He has mastered the supreme mysteries of light and fire. With just a thought, he made my flames backfire on me. I guess he's simulating the transformation of the sun. What terrifying power! Aren't you worried it will get out of control?"

Philec said in a strange tone:

"Back in our day, Galakrond nearly destroyed the entire world after he went out of control. This guy in front of us is far more powerful than Galakrond."

He is falling into darkness.

He'll become a nightmare for the world if he gets out of control. Can't you self-proclaimed champions of justice see that? Perhaps you should kill him!

"Perhaps we should kill you and then put the Crimson Essence Celestial Venerable on the throne of the Elemental Lord."

Saloras said in a cold tone:

“Philek, you survived only because of the Vigilant’s mercy. You can try to see who the Supreme Star Soul would choose between him and you. Don’t say such stupid things again.”

“Felek is just stating the facts. Although it is warlike, it is not foolish enough to challenge an opponent it cannot defeat.”

Wilanos explained:
"But it is indeed a bit frivolous for you to place your hopes on Lord Diakum's will not go out of control. This is dealing with the Void! Who can guarantee that they won't fall into the Void's trap?"
We, the dragon avatars, have witnessed firsthand the horrific state of Galakrond after it was corrupted by the Void; please believe in our sincerity in this matter.

"If even he loses control, then I think the whole world, no, the entire cosmos, will no longer have any hope of igniting the sun."

Aegwynn shook her head and said:

"You don't need to worry unnecessarily. The problem now is Rafaam. That Supreme Thief King already has the Scepter of Sargeras, so why would he risk angering Diakum to steal the Heart of Darkness?"

What use is the Heart of Darkness to it?

Most importantly, the card was found in the box in the Darkheart, which means that Rafaam did indeed come into close contact with the treasure, but it chose not to take it.

The Star Soul Spokesperson, watching the Shadow Flames being absorbed by the Dark Heart for tempering, paused and said:
"This shows that Rafaam doesn't need the original Darkheart! What it needs is the 'awakened' Darkheart. In the Void Herald Xal'atath's plan, the awakened Darkheart is to be used to bring about the Starry Eclipse."

This makes me wonder if Rafaam was also involved in the Void Lords' evil deeds?

“Very likely, Ms. Aegwynn.”

Saloras whispered:
"Don't forget, these Voidlings were recruited from the Star Sea by Xal'thas. Although they disappeared after the attack on Quel'Thalas, I bet they're still hiding in Azeroth."

Perhaps they have already been hired by other ancient gods.

By N'Zoth!

N'Zoth is a more dangerous Void schemer than Xal'atath.

After the defeat at Xal'atath, it's not impossible that the Thousand-Bearded Demons would take over the Void Herald's forces and continue their horrific plan to bring about the eclipse.

"Therefore, we must stop that insane phantom!"

Aurecis, leaning on her holy staff, said in a deep voice:

“Perhaps we should invite the Twin Walker? It’s very popular among the various ethereal factions, and although it says it’s not friends with Rafaam, they’re certainly not enemies either.”

“That makes sense. The methods of the Void Spirits are incredibly mysterious. It would be safer to find a Dual Realm Traveler.”

Aegwynn nodded, and Saloras took out a dark ethereal crystal to contact the Twin Walkers for help. Just then, the darkness before their eyes flickered and ended, and then in a flash of light, they saw Diakum land.

With a ethereal, spinning dark heart suspended in his hand, he said to the others:
"It will take me several more hours to complete the quenching, but the effect of this thing is already very obvious. It absorbed and withstood part of Anser's solar eclipse for me, allowing me to complete the light and shadow transformation at a faster speed."

However, the tempering of the Dark Heart requires one more thing.

Although it can convert all energy into darkness, and its capacity is quite astonishing, it lacks the 'desire' to actively devour energy. This limits it to being merely a useful tool, preventing it from joining the ranks of higher-level 'divine weapons.'

"You want to give it consciousness?" Malygos appeared beside Dick with Blink, and the Spellweaver said solemnly:
"No! The Dark Heart is already dangerous in its current form. If you give it the ability to actively devour, you will create a magical artifact that is even more terrifying than the Dragon Soul."

"The problem isn't how terrible it is; it's just a weapon. It depends on who uses it."

The stone-scaled dragon Ilydikon, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke:
"Even a magical artifact like the Dragon Soul was not used to harm others in Lady Aegwynn's hands. Instead, it helped Ysera return to the embrace of Mother World. We cannot stop the forging process just because it is dangerous."

Moreover, Saint Diakum needs it in his current state.

But I'm very curious, sir.

What will you use to fill the heart of darkness, to infuse it with a thirsting consciousness?

Dick glanced at Ilyudicon.

Beneath the stone-scale hood, the opponent's golden eyes gleamed. In the official history, it was this guy who single-handedly created the Dark Heart and personally handed it over to the Void Herald.

But its purpose is not as simple as aiding the Void.

Ilydikorn is a very complex "villain". He helped the Void forces to wreak havoc on Azeroth in order to lure the Titans back to this world, so that he and all those who hate the Titans could personally carry out their "revenge".

"You sound like you have a suggestion?"

Dick said softly:
What do you think should be used as the core of the Darkheart?

"Of course, it is the most terrifying gluttonous creature ever created in this world."

Ilyudicon made no attempt to hide anything.

It said loudly:

"Galakrond's 'eternal hunger' after his fall! No matter how much that terrible dragon swallowed, it could not feel satisfied. It kept eating, even devouring our own kind."

Any protodragon it harms will become a walking corpse just like it.

I have never seen a second such gluttonous being, nor do I think such a monster has ever been born in the era after we were sealed away! Nothing but Galakrond's thirsty essence can satisfy the Darkheart's insatiable appetite.

“But Galakrond is long dead, you madman.”

Philek retorted angrily:

"Either you come up with a solution, or you shut up! Don't waste everyone's time here."

Well, that's the personality of the Fire Dragon.

It wasn't deliberately trying to provoke anyone; it just disliked everyone equally.

Aside from Wilanos, it gets into a fight with almost everyone. If the other party gets provoked, all the better, because that means Philec can start a fight with them.

But Ilyudik ignored Philek's foolish words, pointed to the silent Nozdormu beside him, and said:

"With the Dragon of Time here, it's very convenient to complete the forging of the Dark Heart. Anyway, Galakrond is going to die eventually, so we don't even need to interfere with the process. We just need to wait for it to fall and then absorb its essence."

"Won't this affect history?"

"No, your idea is good, but I have a better option."

Dick gripped the Dark Heart tightly with his fingers, signaling everyone to push it away. He then took the object and fell into the Shadowflame, after which light and shadow shifted.

"Why is it so fast this time?"

Nari exclaimed:
"It used to take at least several hours, how come it's suddenly like this?"

"He rotated and changed the light and shadow."

Aegwynn clapped his hands and exclaimed in admiration:
"Diacomb is going to infuse the Dark Heart with the essence of his being, the nascent Devourer of Worlds! Galakrond is indeed powerful, but it is still somewhat inferior to the Devourer of Worlds. With the Devouring Will personally infused by Diacomb, the Dark Heart is enough to become a 'Path Artifact'."

This is his fifth night.

After two more cycles of darkness and light, the Vigilant will embark on his true 'path to godhood'. Rejoice, people of light!
You really need to have your own lesser gods.

The twins held each other's hands tightly, their eyes filled with blessings and expectations, but Nellie sighed beside them.

She knew that the time Dick could spend with them was truly coming to an end.

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"Damn! How is that guy so smart? It awakened the Dark Heart with its essence of the Devourer of All Realms, that's awesome! This is much more powerful than some ancient dragon from tens of thousands of years ago."

In the shadows of the Chalarek Cave, a spirit dressed like Barat Asan was gesturing wildly as it gazed at everything unfolding in front of the Abelus Palace.

This creature was covered in luxurious bandages. Unlike other ethereal spirits that simply wrapped themselves in bandages to resemble a person, this creature was completely wrapped in bandages, just like an ethereal mummy.

It wore full shoulder armor, a belt, and a battle skirt, and had an ancient energy gauntlet on its arm that looked incredibly powerful, with lightning flashing with every movement.

It's also quite vain.

Not only did she adorn her Indian hat with beautiful feathers of unknown origin, but she also sprayed perfume on her bandages to make herself look very stylish. Even the boots she wore were custom-made by the Star Realm Consortium.

The Sargeras scepter it holds signifies its identity.

Rafaam, the Supreme Thief!
It did indeed arrive.

"But if Diakum does this, it means that those Eternal Dragons who voluntarily surrendered to us are useless!"

Behind Rafaam, another stylish ethereal assassin leaned against a stone pillar, watching the situation with a somber expression. He spoke in a chilling, electronic voice:

"Those Eternal Dragons are focused on creating their king, and their target is Nozdormu. Let them charge! Let them disrupt the situation, and then we'll swarm in and steal the Darkheart! Of course, after it's been tempered."

Rafaam, this time it will depend on the Scepter of Sargeras in your hands.

You were able to obtain this artifact entirely thanks to the assistance of Princess Kaveza and my Shadow Thieves in Quel'Thalas. Without us keeping the dangerous Aegwynn occupied, you would never have had the chance to steal it.

Now that you have this staff, all the treasures in the entire starry sea become a joke in your eyes.

So, now it's your turn to repay us!

“Oh, of course, my dear friend Agil, I will certainly repay you.”

Rafam spoke in a glib and oily manner, then pulled out a handkerchief from somewhere and carefully wiped the Sargeras scepter in his hand.

This notorious psychopath in the virtual world sighed and said:

"But if you take the Heart of Darkness to N'Zoth, will that giant squid with nine hundred and ninety-nine tentacles really grant your desires after it's done?"
Kewiza is an ambitious, crazy woman, Agil. Don't tell me you, a brilliant phase thief like you, can't sense her ambition.

She doesn't care about the things you care about at all; she has already fallen into darkness and is about to become another pitiful victim of emptiness and depravity.

Moreover, I've heard that Princess Kawiza of the Nodes already had an ambiguous relationship with those insane Shadow Guards. She's forgotten when we were still flesh and blood, she's forgotten when we could still drink heartily."

Rafam let out a strange laugh.

it says:

“In our line of work, we not only have to wait for orders from employers, but we also have to be selective about our employers. Is Saratas a good employer?”
I don't think so, but I came anyway.

Guess what the great Supreme Thief King is going to steal this time?
Most importantly, Agil, my formidable friend, are you going to join my 'Phantom Thieves' gang, or continue hanging around with that rotten eggplant-like giant squid?

"Ok?"

The Phase Thief looked at the lunatic before him with suspicion and asked, puzzled:

"When did you start a 'Phantom Thieves' group?"

"Oh, just now! Just a second ago, I suddenly had this inspiration! Going it alone is too lonely. Even the great and invincible Supreme Thief King longs for the company of friends. So, Agil, would you like to join my 'Weirdo Legion'?"

"Hey, it was just 'The Phantom Thieves' a moment ago! So the name you actually remembered is this third-rate comedy troupe, right?"

"Hmph, just tell me if you want to join or not. Stop stealing those meaningless things. Rafaam will take you to steal something really powerful! You'll see soon enough."

just me!
Only then can we steal the most precious treasure in this sea of ​​stars!

Ps:

Rafaam, the Supreme Thief:
(End of this chapter)