Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 597, Section 58: The Supreme Heaven Upgrade - Custom Mod Functionality Unlocked - Bonus Chapter [45]

(Bonus chapter for the "SpongeBob SquarePants in the Deep Sea" brothers [4/5])
Daelin's expedition included a mage from Dalaran, who happened to be a blood elf.

Archmage Aethas Sunreaver, who once seized the Ebonfrost Staff for Quel'Thalas, came to "avoid trouble" and sailed out to sea with Daelin.

He remained tight-lipped about his experiences in Dalaran, but Daelin had her own sources of information. Through inquiries in the taverns of Menethil Harbor, she learned that Aethas had actually leaked some of the original design blueprints of the Dalaran floating islands to the Silvermoon Council of the Sindorei.

It's hard to say whether the elven mage did it on purpose or was tricked into revealing information by his cunning fellow villagers, but the fact is that he can no longer stay in Dalaran.

Although the Council of Six's verdict has not yet been delivered, judging from Aethas's pathetic state of "finding his own way out," he is likely to be kicked out of the Kirin Tor.

This is tantamount to declaring that Aethas the Sunreaver's efforts and accumulations in Dalaran over the years have been in vain overnight, and it also reflects the rather "delicate" relationship between Dalaran and Quel'Thalas.

Most of the time, the spellcasters on both sides are friends, but when certain core interests are involved, they will be wary of each other.

Aisas was a victim of this delicate relationship.

Although Daelin and he had no prior relationship, and Aethas the Sunreaver was only assigned to Daelin's fleet through Lady Golden Sword's connections, the admiral felt that the guy must have some unspeakable difficulties.

After all, if he really was a traitor who had infiltrated Dalaran, he probably wouldn't be so distressed. There's no one else here, so who is he putting on this act for?
It's likely that Silvermoon City played a trick, somehow "stealing" the secret from Aethas.

But fate is so magical. Even Aethas the Sunreaver himself did not expect that the expedition he joined to avoid disaster would almost lead to his death at sea, but then his life, which had fallen to the bottom, would take a dramatic turn for the better.

When King Kael'thas of the Sun arrived at the island, Aethas immediately went to greet him and whispered the information he had gathered to his king.

As Kai listened, his expression turned serious.

Led by Aethas, he finally met the blond half-elf priest.

The latter wore the same golden sun robes as the Imperial State priests, but he was clearly of high status among these Arathi, surrounded by many State priests who were trying to rekindle the extinguished Holy Flame Brazier.

But no matter how hard they tried to use the tinderbox, the extinguished sacred flame could not be rekindled.

This is definitely not just because the brazier was soaked in water. The Holy Flame is no ordinary flame. Perhaps it is because it left the Arathi Empire that the sublime faith in the sun could not be ignited here.

This greatly disappointed the Church of England pastors.

It seems their faith has stopped at the borders of the New World.

"Greetings to you, Your Majesty the Sun King!"

The half-elf comforted his comrades, then noticed Kael'thas watching them from a short distance away. He quickly discerned Kael'thas's identity from his attire and demeanor.

He rose and greeted Kael'thas with the humility befitting a clergyman:

"A weary traveler asks you whether the Sunwell of his homeland, Quel'Thalas, still shines brightly?"

"The Sunwell has broken free from the earth's constraints and risen into the sky. Like our people and our nation, it has faced many challenges, but fortunately, it continues to protect and illuminate us."

Kael'thas replied very politely:

"But you and I both know, Your Excellency, that the Sunwell cannot protect us forever, nor can we hide in its light forever."

"Therefore, I have brought you the right way to cure your addiction to magic, this is the Emperor's decree."

The half-elf priest explained solemnly:

"His Majesty saw in the vision of the Sun God that the people of Quel'Thalas were afflicted by the scourge of magic addiction, and thus asked us to bring the true meaning of the 'Divine Flame' to our former kingdom."

Over the years, the elves and half-elves of the Arathi Empire have mastered the technique of drawing energy from divine light and fire to satisfy their magical addiction. Compared to you continuing down the wrong path of magical craving, kneeling in faith to obtain spiritual and physical sustenance is the true salvation.

I have requested that you condescend to come here in person, not because I care about my own dignity, but simply because the majesty of the Emperor I serve cannot be disrespected!

He handed Kael'thas several scrolls that he was carrying with him.

The Sun King took the scroll with both hands, opened it, and his eyes lit up.

He had been planning the establishment of a "Solar Religion" with his trusted ministers and nobles, but how to extract enough energy from the sun's rays to sustain life was a huge problem. Before the state was officially established, they had to create a complete set of divine arts for the people to extract solar energy from scratch.

This is too difficult for them.

Even with Kael'thas enlisting the help of every master he could find in the fields of magic, energy, divine arts, and faith, he has only just finished the theoretical research, and the formation of a complete divine arts system is still a long way off.

The problem is that his people can't wait that long!

Even now, with the Sunwell still suspended in Quel'Thalas, the low-magic environment there drives some highly addicted Sin'dorei crazy every day.

Just when Kael'thas was at his wit's end, fate played a little joke on him.

The "Sun God Magic" system that he had been searching for was actually gifted to him by a group of half-elves from the Storm Sea. The Arathi Empire's research on the Holy Flame and its magic system didn't even need much modification; they could simply be used directly by the Sin'dorei.

This divine art, which directly draws solar energy from light and heat, could perfectly alleviate the people's current predicament. However, for the elves of Quel'Thalas to reach the point where this half-elf can fight against his addiction through faith, they would need hundreds or even thousands of years of gradual adaptation and practice.

Changing lifestyle habits alone is not something that can be accomplished overnight.

Regardless, the state priest named "Exalted One" Kael'thas had indeed presented the Sun King with a truly great gift, a gift so lavish that Kael'thas's fingers trembled.

However, the equally excited Aethas Sunreaver realized a very important problem, and he whispered:

"Does our use of the Holy Flame Church's divine magic mean that the elves of Quel'Thalas must also convert to the Holy Flame faith, Your Majesty?"

Upon hearing this question, Kael'thas immediately calmed down.

He looked at the exalted Chiron before him, who had drawn a complex triangular emblem on his chest and said:
"That is to be expected. The Holy Flame is an advancement of the Holy Light faith, derived from the Holy Light belief but closer to the essence of the Holy Light. I already know that Quel'Thalas is planning to establish the 'Solar State Church'."

Isn't this just fate's arrangement?

This response made Kael'thas shake his head.

He wanted to explain that he was a follower of Anther and that the elves of Quel'Thalas would worship the sun rather than the holy light in the future, but this concept of faith was difficult to explain in a short time. Then, the Sun King keenly noticed the blazing brazier that the state priests could never light.

His eyes lit up.

Under the watchful gaze of the Church of England priests, he walked toward the sacred golden brazier and said to the Exalted One, Chiron:

"The elves of Quel'Thalas will worship the true 'sun,' and it is difficult for me to explain the difference to you in just a few words. Therefore, I will show you through my actions."

Kael'thas stretched out his fingers and gently rubbed them together. A ball of platinum flame burst forth from his fingertip, radiating a warm light that made the surrounding priests of the Church of England widen their eyes. Then, to their astonishment, when Kael'thas brought the flame close to the brazier, the unignitable holy flame suddenly burst into flames.

It burned so intensely.

It was an even more fervent and passionate call to action than when the oldest flames were lit on the lands of the Arathi Empire.

Kael'thas stood before the burning brazier, arms outstretched, and proclaimed to the Church priests before him:
"If the Sun God has guided you here, then I suspect that what He truly desires is not for you to spread the faith of the Holy Flame to the Eastern Continent. On the contrary, He may hope that you will truly comprehend the essence of the 'Sun' during this journey. The 'Holy Flame' is indeed an advanced path closer to the origin in the faith of Holy Light, but it is by no means the only truth in the light. As you can see, what I and my people believe in is the true 'Sun'."

In the holy name of Anser, may you all forever bask in the blazing sun.

This response left the Church of England pastors speechless.

More importantly, Kael'thas relit the Holy Flame Brazier, which they had previously concluded would never be able to be relit once extinguished after leaving the Arathi Empire.

The holy flames within were even more powerful than before, forming a substantial "corona" of light around the brazier that enveloped Kael'thas, making the scene look like a "saint" preaching.

The Exalted Chiron drew a holy symbol on his chest.

He walked toward the flame and reached out his hand. The platinum sunfire did not burn him; instead, the warm flames wrapped around his fingers and arms, giving him a brighter view.

In the flickering light, Chiron vaguely saw a sacred golden gate to heaven, and holy angels flapping their wings and flying in the golden light.

He saw the magnificent and divine towers and platforms of the High Heaven hidden in the clouds, and the five majestic archangels guarding different areas. At the highest point of the High Heaven, a golden holy sun shone upon all things.

He embraced the illusion and felt a warm touch.

Like a divine revelation from the sun.

When the illusion dissipated, Chiron was already in tears. As a devout and fervent believer, there was nothing more moving than being recognized by the holy land of his faith.

"Is that Anser?"

He looked at Kael'thas and asked a question, to which Kael'thas shook his head and said:
“That’s not Anser, that’s Saint Diakum, the ‘Accomplice of the Radiance of Ten Thousand Suns.’ The situation of the sun god Anser is complicated, and it will take me some time to explain it to you, but are you sure you want to hear it, Lord Chiron?”

Once you know the secret of the sun god, you must participate in the 'war between light and darkness' that has continued since before creation and is still ongoing.

The exalted one showed a hint of disdain in response to the question.

He has dedicated everything to the light and warmth of this world; he has participated in countless wars in the name of justice of the sacred flame, and this is just another battle.

If that really is the sun.
Let yourself become firewood.

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"Ugh, hurry up and remove that damn 'image' for me. I've already told you to speed things up, so the pilgrims don't see this 'unfinished project' and feel cheated. You guys really need to work a little harder."

Diakum's consciousness was fiercely criticizing his five "Earth Archangels" in the High Heaven. They flew around in the air, removing the "Holy High Heaven Map" woven from illusions, revealing the main body of the High Heaven that was not yet fully built.

There were no magnificent palaces or towering towers at all!

The foundation hasn't even been laid yet.

It's just a huge construction site devoid of any sense of holiness. So what if it were a construction site in heaven?
An unfinished temple cannot satisfy the believers who yearn for the Holy Light Realm.

But faced with the exploitation of the "heartless boss," the five little angels also had something to say. They had really tried their best. Although they had enough faith power at the moment, they still had to create a physical form little by little.

They only have ten arms in total, so no matter how hard they try, they can't speed up.

"So, we still have to let people in."

Dick was just making a rant; he didn't mean to blame the little angels. It was just that Kai's sudden display of divine power forced him, the "Lord of the Highest Heaven," to also put on a show.

The main construction of the High Heaven was progressing steadily, but the five angels were already operating at full capacity. So, after a moment's thought, Dick summoned the Dawn Overlord Kazzak to the High Heaven.

Kazak was overjoyed at that moment.

When it saw that majestic and imposing gate to the high heavens, it knew that its "job hopping-promotion-salary increase" plan for Ereduin had succeeded!

They have finally succeeded in "migrating" to the highest heavens!
Look how nice this environment is! Isn't this much better than staying in the Twisting Nether and watching the Great Demons bare their teeth?

"Don't be so happy yet."

Diakum sighed and said:
"Go with them to help 'build the house' later. After Kurul is successfully exalted, it will also participate. Your appearance is not suitable for guiding devout believers. From now on, you will serve as the protectors of the High Heaven."

"Hey, guarding the gate, I'm good at this job."

Kazak flapped his golden wings and shouted:

"I used to do this for the Titans, I'm very skilled at it, but..."

Looking at the enormous, unfinished project before it, it sighed and said:
"This is too large a scale. You need to add more people, such as the three captured Shadow Valkyries. Also, I have a preliminary suggestion."

Sargeras didn't finish building Mardum in one go; He just created a world on a whim, threw the demons into it, and the demons had to build it themselves if they wanted a better living environment.

I think you could try this method as well.

Kazak suggested:

“We just need to build the main body of the higher heaven. The remaining space can be left to the Holy Spirits who will arrive in the highest heaven later. They also have the power of faith. They can build whatever they want, and eat as much as they can afford. If they don’t want to build, they can live in the main body of the higher heaven.”

This place is sustained by the power of faith.

Theoretically speaking, as long as the number of believers in the Holy Light continues to increase, the area of ​​the High Heaven will continue to expand, and there will be plenty of space for them to build houses.

After merging with the Holy Light, I felt that this sea of ​​stars was too indifferent, with many people trying to forcibly modify the 'truth, goodness, and beauty' in the eyes of others and establish a unified standard for it.

But that's something only Titans would do. We, the followers of the Holy Light, are idealists and shouldn't interfere with other people's understanding of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Just as humans believe that the Holy Light represents hope, while elves believe that the Holy Light is the sun, the Arathi worship the Holy Flame, and the Eredar regard the Naaru as a symbol of the Holy Light.

The same belief is understood and perceived differently by different races, let alone a 'heaven' for everyone?

It shouldn't be unique; it should be multifaceted.

At the very least, I believe that this is how the High God should be.

"hiss!"

Diakum gasped, staring at Kazzak as if he were looking at a "demon saint," and exclaimed in astonishment:

"I have truly underestimated your wisdom, my dear Lord of the Lightforged Dawn. Very well, let's do as you suggest! We will only repair the main body of the High Heaven."

The rest is up to our 'guests' to do.

I'm also eager to see how magnificent and majestic our highest heaven will be when all the aesthetic standards of the cosmos converge here in the future.

(End of this chapter)