Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 656, Section 24: The Holy War Under the Scorching Sun Begins – We Decide to Ignite the Sun! - Bonus Chapter [35]

(Bonus chapter for the brother "Searching for books in the sea of ​​books" [3/5])
Inside the dark stomach of the Devourer of All Realms, two leaders of the Holy Light faction completed an "experiment" worthy of being recorded in the annals of the Star Sea.

The eclipse debris was ignited in a "sacrificial" manner.

Considering that Xalatas was Anther's first creation of night in his eclipse form, while Zera came from the initial creation of the sun god during the great order of light and darkness, although their strengths are completely different, they are indeed of the same level in a symbolic sense.

Zera said she had found a way to ignite the sun, and it turned out that the Mother of Light had indeed accomplished this task.

Even though the price was her life.

However, after Zera, the blind prophet who "believed in fate her whole life," learns that the destiny she so firmly believed in was actually shaped by a mastermind behind the scenes, and realizes that her fervent persistence over hundreds of thousands of years has become a sinister trick to further disrupt the planetary soul and create more death, will this Mother of Light, whose will is almost broken, be willing to continue living in humiliation?
This is a question worth discussing in itself.

She finally realized why, over the past 20,000 years, the Holy Light Legion under her leadership seemed to have forgotten its original intention of unity.

Rather than fighting for victory, the fanatical warriors seem to have sunk to the point of fighting for the sake of fighting.

It's not that they weren't steadfast enough, nor that they weren't devout enough; the root of the problem lies precisely with the founders of the Holy Light Legion themselves.

When the People of Light's continued fighting no longer results in upholding justice and striking down evil, but instead causes the Force of Death to expand, the very existence of the Legion of Light has already run counter to the "justice" expected by the Force of Light.

She realized that she had become a weapon used by conspirators to harm the People of Light, while she swore an oath to protect the holy light of the starry sea.

This is inherently contradictory.

Or rather, in her current situation, she had already realized that only her own fall could bring the Holy Light Legion, which had gone astray into fanaticism and blind delusion, back on the right track.

Diakum was unwilling to accept her sacrifice because the Watcher was morally upright.

This avatar of the blazing sun is unwilling to abandon any person in need who has been treated coldly by fate. Perhaps in his eyes, he, the Mother of Light, is the one among all the people of light who have fallen into danger and need the most help.

He was willing to help Zera rectify the series of mistakes caused by blind faith, but Zera also had his own dignity.

She knew that her "voluntary departure" at this moment was good for everyone, including herself.

When the fragments of the eclipse in Xal'atath were finally illuminated, Zera saw once again the Holy Gate of the High Heavens in her weakened holy light.

That was no longer an unattainable illusion.

Zera felt as if her consciousness had split in two, one part remaining in Dimensius's black hole stomach, lingering in the dim heart of holy light, to bid a final farewell to Diakum.

But another part of her had already set foot in the place where the holy light originated and was destined.

Amidst the gasps of the High Heaven's Gatekeeper, Lord Horford, and the saints from various worlds of the People of Light, Zera's enormous, magnificent, and sacred spirit appeared beneath the long staircase of faith.

Her sacred hymns echoed, suspending her as she ascended the long staircase of faith amidst the devout worship of the earthly saints.

Ever since Zera first saw the 999 steps, she knew that it carried some kind of mystery that Diakum had specially set up, but now she no longer had any doubts or resistance.

She stepped onto the first step, and the sacred bells echoed in the highest heavens.

At that moment, all the people of light across the stars, especially those who already possessed their own holy light doctrines, seemed to sense something. And the people in the realm of holy light, through the bond of faith, watched as if watching a "live broadcast" as their Holy Mother of Light transcended faith and returned to the Holy Land.

"Let them see."

Diakum's voice echoed in her ears, the Agent of the Radiant Sun speaking gently:
"Let the people of light in the starry sea see Anser's eldest daughter return to her birthplace, and let the sacred legends of the High Heavens be passed down through the starry sea. We have found a way to ignite the sun, and we know how to combat the invasion of the night."

There is no need to worry that the Holy Light Legion will lose its direction and disintegrate from within after you leave.

All because you will use your departure to guide the lost warriors in the light to a new direction.

That's a direction you can never go wrong.

"Yes."

Zera whispered as he climbed the long staircase of faith:
"We should ignite the sun."

The voice, projected by the divine light and bound by faith, resounded clearly in the ears of every citizen of light walking along the path of these stars.

In Azeroth, where war has broken out, the Sun King, wielding his flaming sword, rushes towards the top of the tower.

His Majesty Kael'thas gazed intently at the high sky, where there was nothing but demonic starships. But in his eyes and those of the People of Light, the High Heaven, which had been shrouded in secrecy, finally proclaimed its existence to all the People of Light in a "divine revelation" on this day.

They could clearly see the magnificent platform standing amidst the sacred clouds.

They could clearly see the sacred gate bathed in golden sunlight, the majestic angels flying around the higher heavens, and the "Guardian General" standing before the gate, wielding a giant blade, glaring fiercely like a powerful sculpture.

Uh, that guy looks like a Holy Light-transformed Lord of Ereduin?
Hiss, a great demon that has converted to the Holy Light?

Isn't this a bit too cultish?

To those less devout Light Walkers, this was a great blasphemy, and they even began to doubt the authenticity of this divine revelation. But those truly devout Light People, upon witnessing this scene, could only sing praises to the invincibility and all-encompassing nature of our great Holy Light!
Even the most wicked demons can be reforged by the Holy Light. Doesn't this just show that those lost souls currently wandering in darkness will find the gates of the High Heaven open for them if they are willing to turn back?

Ah, the Holy Light is great! No further words are needed.

Of course, it wasn't just the People of Light who witnessed this "divine revelation" on this day; the "Shadow People," who had special identities, were also inspired.

For example, the Void Hunters in the Shadowwalkers Order.

General Staghelm, who had just slain a great demon and was leading his warriors under the protection of the Savior Swarm, saw this magnificent projection of the High Heavens. He initially thought he was hallucinating due to a demonic spell.

But when he turned around and saw General Lireza behind him with wide eyes, muttering to herself, he knew that it must be the Lightforgers pulling the strings behind the scenes again.

Just like how a shrewd and understanding senior members of a gang always knows when to paint a big, round, and delicious pie for their underlings.

At this moment, the appearance of this divine revelation in the minds of the Shadow Chasers actually hinted that these Shadow Chasers, who walk in darkness but guard the light, will eventually be able to ascend that sacred staircase and go to the beautiful higher heaven to enjoy eternal peace.

Zera is climbing.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire starry sky, she lightly completed the first ninety-nine steps of the climb, and the pure holy bells resounded once more, while the five archangels appeared together at that moment.

They surround the Mother of Light, offering her blessings and revealing the path ahead to her.

Next came the questioning of faith.

Whether the People of Light are true to their own righteousness, whether they have acted with a clear conscience in this life, and whether their understanding of the Holy Light is close to perfection.

Zela continued forward.

As the Mother of Light, her adherence to morality and understanding of the Holy Light goes without saying. The real difficulty lies in the tragic truth that has just been revealed.

Did she exacerbate the chaos in this sea of ​​stars in the name of the Holy Light? Did she create more death and tragedy in the name of the Holy Light?
some.

The Legion of Light has been fighting demons since the Burning Crusade began, extending their holy war to every corner of this galaxy engulfed in flames. Their struggle against the demons has drawn far too many civilizations into its fray. However...
Is it wrong to rise up and resist when witnessing evil atrocities?

When evil is on the verge of spreading, is it wrong to replace weak weeping with the roar of weapons?
Without the existence of the Holy Light Legion, how many worlds in this sea of ​​stars would have been destroyed in despair by the iron hooves of demons? Without the brilliance of that light, how many sorrowful lives would have perished in resentment and curses?

Without the resistance of the Holy Light Legion, all civilizations in the Holy Light Realm would have become war sacrifices offered to the Dark Titans after being burned by the evil fire of demons!
They did not start this war, but their resistance is absolutely sacred.

The Holy Light Legion may not be able to defeat the ever-spreading calamity of those brutal demons, but their existence provides a means for those who refuse to submit.
Using weapons, willpower, and shining holy light to replace cowardly pleas for mercy and a death filled with grief and indignation, is a means to win last dignity for oneself and one's victims in the final moments of life!

Not yielding to evil and daring to confront the tragic times is itself a manifestation of the Holy Light's courage and fortitude.

How can there be any error in such a sacred war?

Zera was annoyed that she had been manipulated and deceived by the eternal beings of death, but she had no regrets about the war and leadership she had led over the past 20,000 years!
She was worried about the future of those fanatics and blind followers after she left, but she didn't dwell on what had already happened, having become powerless to move forward.

And so, though her steps were heavy, she still managed to pass through the second level of the Faith Staircase.

Before the final ninety-nine steps, she would face her final trial.

Before bidding farewell to the mortal world and ascending to the highest heavens, what teachings and sacrifices would she leave for her followers and all the people of light in the starry sea? In what form would she hope her legend in the material world take?
What changes does she hope her "ascension to heaven" will bring to the starry sky and holy light thereafter?
Compared to self-examination and the questioning of faith, the third level of this long ladder of faith is practically a "reward level." However, if every Holy Spirit who crosses this long ladder to enter the highest heaven must go through these three cycles, then this last section is actually the "most dangerous."

The People of Light are watching.

The legacy left behind by the Holy Spirits who ascended to the High Heavens shall be shared by all. Faith from all corners of the cosmos shall be connected in this way, gathered and sent into the High Heavens. This means that every Holy Spirit who crosses the long ladder of faith will become a node of faith between the High Heavens and the material cosmos.

The close connection between the Holy Light and faith allows the Holy Spirits to obtain sufficient power of faith only through this method, enabling them to carve out new territories for themselves in the highest heaven.

After all, not every Holy Spirit is as "charming" as Diakum and Zera, and not every Holy Spirit qualified to ascend this long ladder of faith has their own sect and belief.

If what they give and what they leave behind cannot be accepted and recognized by the People of Light, then without the temporary blessing of faith, they will not be able to complete this final journey.

Simply put, due to construction delays at the "Supreme Heaven" project development department, Diakum adopted a rather flexible "self-built housing" policy. But if you want to settle in the "Supreme Heaven" community, you'll still have to pay some "property management fees," right?

Such are the rules of the Holy Light Realm. The faith of the People of Light in the Star Sea has shaped this place. If we want to continuously expand the area of ​​this Force Realm, it is necessary to make good use of every bit of faith.

The High Heavens are now less than one ten-thousandth the size of the Sea of ​​No Light, let alone the vast Twisting Nether, because the followers of the sun god Anser have long since perished.

Now that the realm of the Holy Light has reopened, Zera, as the first to ascend, must set a good example.

The Mother of Light let out a light laugh.

For Naru like her, giving and sharing are their tribal instincts.

So Zera no longer held back, sharing his insights and understanding of the Holy Light, distributing the mysteries, divine arts, and powers of the "Pure Light Oath" path he wielded among his followers, and passing on his knowledge of the universe to those who sought it.

Such sharing is clearly not bound by space; even Kael'thas unexpectedly comprehended several profound mysteries of the Holy Flame Divine Art while witnessing this divine revelation from Heaven.

It's practically like the "Super Lotto".

Everyone gets a prize, so it's not a free trip!

Therefore, it was only natural that those people of light who had truly experienced the "divine revelation" were even more certain of the reality of this scene.

They longed to see Zera ascend to the top of the long stairway of faith, they longed to see the opening of the sacred gates, they longed to see the view of the higher heavens.

Even if it's just for a fleeting moment.

The power of faith from the entire star sea was converging, like an invisible hand lifting Zera up, making her steps light, and creating a true stairway for her to ascend.

Finally, she stepped onto the high platform.

Amid cheers and prayers from all the onlookers, the majestic "Guardian General" Kazak struck the earth with his spear, and with a resounding echo like a tolling bell, it made way for Lady Zera.

The golden sun pattern on the sacred and majestic gate of the High Heaven was also filled with light. In the holy rhythm and echo, the gate of the High Heaven opened for the first time to a soul from the material world.

Golden waterfalls gushed forth from it, embracing Zera's spirit and reshaping her into a body of faith.

Zerra is a conservative Naaru who did not choose those overly extravagant "new skins." She still stands before the gates of the High Heavens as the Mother of Light, but she turns around as she steps through those gates.

Amidst the echoing holy light, she spoke to the people of light who were listening:

"The Void Lords of the Sea of ​​No Light are trying to extinguish our Holy Sun, and the ancient and sacred Sun God Anther has been dragged into the night by the Void thieves."

They hoped to see the light of the entire starry sea fade away.

They long to see a desolate constellation of stars, devoid of light, change, and future.

We should ignite the sun!

That is not just one person's sun, it is the sun of all life!

Regardless of whether they walk the path of holy light, all righteous people in this sea of ​​stars should fight to protect their own light.

Thus, the Holy Light Legion has finally found our true mission, and thus, the Warriors of Light are finally able to embark on the glorious path of return and ascension.

We declare war on the night, we declare war on the void.

The holy war under the scorching sun has begun!

People of Light, take up your weapons and march toward the Sea of ​​No Light!

We must ignite our sun, we must reclaim our dawn!

The gates of the High Heaven will open for all sunwalkers, and the Lord of the High Heaven will bring us hope, draped in the blazing sun.

For Anser, for the Holy Light!

"buzz"

The divine revelation from Heaven ended with Zera's impassioned "declaration of holy war."

The entire starry sea seemed to fall silent at this moment. Even the demons that were rampaging through various worlds maintained their indifference, even though their not-so-good brains knew that something big was about to happen.

The reason is simple: the exact number of the People of Light in this star sea is a number that even the demons cannot determine. Although they have been fighting against the Holy Light Legion, the Holy Light Legion cannot represent all the People of Light.

Now, a divine revelation from heaven has brought a call to war to every life that believes in the Holy Light.

Although not every Citizen of Light will respond to the call of this war, even if only one percent of them choose to join this "Sun Expedition," it will be enough to shake the Sea of ​​No Light.

Even if not every Warrior of Light is qualified to fight in the dangerous Sea of ​​Lightless, if slaughtering and punishing void creatures in this "Holy War of the Sun" can allow less "outstanding" souls to ascend the ladder of faith and reach the higher heavens.
So, what will become of those void beings who are still hiding in various parts of the starry sea, causing trouble everywhere?
Well, best of luck to them as they prepare to undergo the "trial of fire and light".

(End of this chapter)