Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 681, Section 49: The War Years of Azeroth - The Great Crisis in Azshara!
In Azeroth, the Legion invasion is nearing its second phase.

While the Burning Legion fleet continued its elusive bombardment across various battlefields, large numbers of demons were also rampaging through areas harassed by the undead and Naga. Almost all high-ranking commanders realized that Kil'jaeden the Conqueror was about to officially intervene in the war.

The appearance of the demons means that the only remaining great demon lord has completed his troop deployment and may launch a devastating attack on Azeroth at any time by choosing a weak point in the defenses.

This sign greatly worried the saviors.

We're already under a lot of pressure dealing with the undead and the Naga. If the demons get involved, the front lines we're barely managing to maintain will likely be in serious trouble.

The conflict between the Destroyers and the Defenders is currently evenly matched. The Undead and Naga have the advantage in numbers, but to be fair, their high-level strength is somewhat lacking compared to the Saviors. Therefore, in the face of continuous harassment, they can only capture some non-strategic areas and are unable to take on heavily defended lines and fortresses with strong commanders.

For example, in the fortified cities of the Stromkar Empire, the elves' strong military presence in Feralas and Ashenvale, and in the core areas of civilization such as Zandalar Island, the Legion's auxiliary troops basically died in droves.

These areas have been urgently deployed with "air defense systems" from Ulduar by the Saviors, making it difficult for Kil'jaeden's harassment fleet to achieve any results here.

Therefore, after several attempts, the demonic minions abandoned their plan to launch a direct assault.

They began to spread to more and wider areas, but with weaker defenses. They began to "claim territory" and provide enough materials for the demon wizards who had entered the world earlier, allowing terrifying numbers of demon-forging camps to spring up all over the world.

This was clearly a precursor to a large-scale ground offensive.

This was also the last strategic mission Kil'jaeden assigned to his mercenary armies, whom he held in utter contempt. The High Demon Lord demanded that the demons have the strategic autonomy to act without restraint in Azeroth before the Legion's formal invasion began.

Of course, Azeroth has held out for nearly ten days amidst the sudden outbreak of war, and there has been some good news.

Four days ago, the Lightforged fleet from Draenor suddenly entered Azeroth's airspace in combat formation. Admiral Sphrax, having barely rested after a painful deep-space voyage and stargate teleportation, took advantage of the Legion fleet's rest and rotation in orbit around Azeroth to launch a deadly attack.

The demon starships docked in the planet's orbit were almost completely wiped out in thirty minutes. It is said that the burning fragments of the starships that crashed down from the planet's orbit that day covered the entire South China Sea.

From the Treasure Coast to Salo, and then to Gades Harbor, one can almost always see the "meteor shower" that symbolizes victory.

Although this exaggerated and powerful raid failed to completely destroy the harassment fleet that Kil'jaeden had sent to Azeroth, the arrival of this battle-hardened Lightforged fleet did indeed impact the Burning Legion's previously unquestionable "air superiority."

When Admiral Sphrax's fleet, guided by the Saviors' signal, temporarily landed on the island of Tol Barad, the Imperial Navy's home port, for rest and reorganization, the Burning Legion's history of roaming the skies of Azeroth came to an end.

Although Admiral Lightforged's fleet consists of only fourteen starships, they are clearly ready to be deployed at any time to support air battles across Azeroth.

Most importantly, the arrival of Admiral Sphrax means that Azeroth is by no means "fighting alone" in this war!
The commanders and leaders of Azeroth then learned that the world of Draenor was coming across the stars to support them in a way they could not even imagine, and that the entire Lightwarden region had been mobilized for war.

The Lightforged fleet, fully loaded with the most fervent Holy Light warriors in the cosmos, is advancing towards the world of Azeroth at top speed.

In addition, there are the ethereal commercial fleets, demon slayers from all over the starfield, and all the nations of light with deep space travel capabilities. All known and unknown starfield forces are attracted by this unprecedented war taking place in Azeroth.

When news spread that Sachar's invasion had failed and that the corrupted Titan Ganon had also perished on Draenor, wise men realized that the Burning Crusade, which had lasted for over 20,000 years, might be coming to an end.

And Azeroth, that kingdom already renowned throughout the stars, will undoubtedly become the final resting place of the Burning Legion.

Such a momentous event, capable of influencing the course of the cosmos, would not be missed by any race or civilization with a modicum of ambition.

Therefore, after the Lightforged Fleet brought news, all battlefields in Azeroth were given a shot in the arm, and even the previously precarious border battlefields began to launch counterattacks, causing great suffering to the undead and the Naga.

These two forces, in the current chaotic state of Azeroth, could barely be considered upper-middle tier. At this point, their extreme maneuver of "all-out attack" was already under pressure. Now that the saviors have begun to fight back, the advantages of both races on several battlefields have become precarious.

However, both groups share the advantage of sheer numbers; they have no shortage of cannon fodder and have barely managed to withstand the saviors' terrifying offensive by relying on their brutal "human bomb" tactics.

Both races knew that their suffering was about to end.

As more and more demon legions enter Azeroth from various forging camps, these minions will soon return to their rightful place in the "food chain of war".

But Kil'jaeden is, after all, a great demon lord who doesn't tolerate any injustice, so the undead and the Naga still need to show their strengths at this crucial moment.

After colluding with the equally cunning Nightmare King, they decided to launch a strong attack on a strategic defense zone of the Saviors that was important but not so important, difficult but not so difficult to conquer!
It would be best to occupy the area before Kil'jaeden's army arrives, as it would bring glory to the vassal army.

It's okay even if we can't get it.

Since the Great Demon Lord has personally witnessed his own servant army's diligence, he should be satisfied no matter how harsh he is.

Whether one can fight a good battle is a matter of ability, but whether one is willing to dedicate oneself to the great cause of the legion is a matter of attitude.

It is well known that top leaders can tolerate subordinates with mediocre abilities, but they cannot tolerate subordinates with mediocre abilities who also lack initiative, commonly known as those who are incompetent, lack tact, and have no sense of propriety.

On occasions like when the great leader is personally present at the front lines, you should at least put on some semblance of decorum.

If you're too lazy to even pretend, then that's a real problem.

So, which key defense zone was so lucky to be chosen by the Lich King and Xavius ​​as a strategic area to "prove loyalty"?
the answer is.
"Quel'Thalas has suffered greatly in the years since the Dark Portal was erected."

Before Silvermoon City, Empress Daenerys, riding a golden war raptor with the blood of Gonk, carried her holy sword and helmet, while complaining to Queen Lanathene, who had come to greet her:
“Just a few days ago, Lothar was speculating on which battlefield the demonic minions would try to gain the upper hand, and yesterday you suffered a double attack from the undead and the Naga. Clearly, the Lich King and the Nightmare King see you as easy targets.”

"It's no wonder that the evil ones have set their sights on the land of Sin'dorei; it's just that our people haven't been doing very well lately."

Lanathere, dressed in ceremonial military attire, sighed as she sat atop her white Chocobo saddle:
"My husband and his courtiers have recently been working on establishing the Sun State Religion, spreading the new faith and curing the stubborn disease of magic addiction, so much so that they have neglected military affairs. In addition, since the Sunwell Floating Island left this land, not only the people, but also the army has seen a sharp decline in combat effectiveness due to the worsening of magic addiction."

Although my husband adjusted the strategy immediately upon the arrival of the demons, stationing the Phoenix Guardians in various strategic areas, our weakness ultimately could not escape the eyes of those evil ones.

Fortunately, Emperor Lothar adhered to the Alliance's military agreement and immediately dispatched the Guardians of the Faith to provide support, preventing the attack from becoming a catastrophic disaster.

The queen sighed and drew a distorted triangular emblem on her chest, a prayer ritual of the Sun Church.

Its religious rituals are basically a composite of the Church of the Holy Light, the Church of the Holy Flame, and some prayer rituals of the Sin'dorei people. According to some rumors, the Sin'dorei elves actually sent people to the Zandalari Empire in secret to "learn from their experience" in order to improve their sun worship.

Considering the complex diplomatic relations between trolls and elves, this wave of Sun Kings can be said to have set a precedent in history.

Even after her marriage, the Empress maintained her warrior spirit. Riding a war raptor—a creature so out of step with elven tradition—she surveyed Silvermoon City from her vantage point, and after a few minutes, nodded in satisfaction, saying:
"His Majesty Kael'thas's military capabilities have greatly improved compared to before, and Silvermoon City is visibly impregnable. However, I see many druids and Moon Priests. So, besides the Empire, has the Kaldorei also provided you with support?"

“Yes, the night elves behaved very well this time,” Lana'thal said in a low voice.
"Under the direct command of Grand General Shandris Feathermoon, the Silverwing Sentinels dispatched a Hunter Legion, a Druid Legion, and hundreds of Moon Priests to cross the Dream and come to Quel'Thalas to provide support."

They arrived at midnight yesterday, just in time for the Naga's treacherous plot to storm Silvermoon City from the coast. With their help, we easily defeated that Naga flanking force.

To be honest, the elves have not only sent an army, but the Black Panther Goddess Asaman is also in charge of the dream plane of Silvermoon City.

And it wasn't just the Kaldorei elves that came.

A Zandalari Empire reinforcement was also in Quel'Thalas, but to avoid causing anxiety among the people, we settled them in the ancestral land of the Amani trolls, in the jungle city of Zul'Aman.

Several Loas were currently patrolling the dreamscapes of this land, guarding against the Nightmare King's nightmare offensive.

The Queen explained that after the Guardians of the Faith set up camp in the city, the Empress of the Empire, led by Lanazel, went to pay homage to the Sun King. When they entered the Sun King's palace, a "strategic meeting" was taking place there.

The three parties in the meeting were all elves: the Sin'dorei, the Kaldorei, and the Highborne elves' envoy. In addition, the representative of the Troll Empire, a Shadow Hunter carrying a wooden spear and wearing a Loa mask, sat quietly listening.

As soon as Daenerys walked in, she heard Kael'thas drop a bombshell.

The Sun King, clad in armor and with a long sword at his waist, solemnly said during the war:

"So, Governor Mordant Evershadow believes that the Lich King's army's goal in attacking the Broken Isles is not to recruit more undead, but to break through Suramar and aim for Azshara?"

"Yes! It's not just Governor Eikage who thinks so; both Ms. Blue Moon and Ms. Sandara believe that this terrible situation will soon occur."

The Highborne elf messenger, who had come from the Broken Isles to Quel'Thalas seeking aid, had a stern expression. This elf, dressed as a court lady, tapped the table and addressed the attendees:

"Considering the Lich King's terrifying soul-devouring power of his demonic sword, we can make a bold and chilling guess: the Lich King is not only recruiting soldiers in Suramar, but he also has the audacity to convert Queen Azshara into a member of the Scourge!"

"Be bold!"

The Sun King, startled, slammed his fist on the table.

The high-ranking officials behind him were all serious, and even the Kaldorei elf commander, who was least interested in Azshara, frowned.

As Daenerys sat quietly in the seat next to her, the terrifying image of Queen Azshara wielding Frostmourne and commanding millions of undead immediately flashed through her mind—it was the most horrifying war scenario she could imagine.

But the problem is...

The silent shadow hunter suddenly spoke up and asked:
"Can a cursed sword like Frostmourne really work on Queen Azshara?"

This fellow's Salasian had a slight accent, but that didn't stop it from communicating with the elves. The troll said seriously:
"Although there is no clear evidence at the moment, after summarizing the information from various angles, we can be certain that Queen Azshara has been promoted to a noble lesser god. Although we don't quite understand why she cannot awaken, can Frostmourne really make such a powerful individual fall into the realm of death?"

"Yes! There's no doubt about that."

The Phoenix Guardian, the old lich Farodis, said solemnly:
"I have faced Frostmourne directly, and I have felt its call to the undead like myself. I must emphasize that the fact that the Lich King possesses that demonic sword does not mean that its origins are limited to that."

I am certain that the cursed sword was forged by a 'god' from the Shadowlands, and once it is pierced Queen Azshara's body, an unimaginable catastrophe will immediately ensue.

"More importantly, can Suramar withstand the Lich King's onslaught?"

Commander of the Kaldorei, Archdruid Brol Bearskin, said solemnly:
"You just said that the Lich King's army has already crushed the Vrykul clans of Stormheim? A powerful Vrykul undead force has been formed?"

"Not only the Vrykul, but the Tauren of the Highmountain clan have also lost several strongholds."

The Highborne sighed:
"If it weren't for the timely shelter of the mistress of Black Rook Hold, the Highmountain clan would probably have been wiped out. I heard that Chieftain Ulan Highmountain has sent a message for help to his Tauren brethren, and the scattered Vrykul have also sent a fleet to Northrend."

But that didn't work!

Their reinforcements can only save themselves, but are powerless to support the impending siege of Suramar. Governor Evershadow has decided to intervene in this terrible situation, but the Highborne of Azsuna also need help from the entire elven world.

I know you have mixed feelings about Azshara, but she is Azshara after all!

Whether you like it or not, Azshara is an indispensable figure in the entire history of all elves, so we cannot stand idly by.

We must save Queen Azshara from the Lich King's evil plot, one last time.

The messenger sighed and said:
"Consider it repayment for the kindness she once showed in protecting the empire. From now on, the Highborne and Azshara will make their final separation, and we will go our separate ways."

"You've overlooked one point."

The Empress, being a half-elf, was clearly qualified to participate in such a discussion, and she whispered:
"Savis might also get involved. Suramar's Nightwell defenses can hold off the undead, but they're unlikely to withstand the monsters in Nightmare. More importantly, there's the issue of Archmage Elisande himself..."
Is she really trustworthy?

If she fears Queen Azshara's awakening and the loss of her pitiful power, would she then risk everything and choose to cooperate with the Lich King?

After all, if Azshara dies, no matter what form the queen takes, she will no longer be able to rule the elven empire.

By then, no one will be able to challenge Elisande's rule over Suramar.

All the elves present fell silent.

This is precisely the hidden danger they feared most but didn't voice. Judging from her past performance, Elisande is hardly a leader they can trust.

"There is no need for you to worry."

As all the elves fell silent, the troll's shadow hunter adjusted his voodoo mask and said:
"When I left Zandalari, the Dark Prophet Zul personally instructed me that if I could participate in such a meeting, I would convey the Dark Prophet's instructions to you all."

While you are discussing this, my Dark Prophet has led his elite forces and personally boarded a ship to head towards the Broken Isles! Several Loa, as well as my next Golden Queen, my majestic and beautiful Princess Talanji of All Spirits, are accompanying him.

We will protect Queen Azshara from the forces of darkness.
In fact, that is why I came to Quel'Thalas to bring support. On behalf of the Empire, I declare to you, elves, that you need not worry about Queen Azshara.

You weak 'second sons of the world' should just take care of yourselves in this war!
The rest, we, the 'firstborn sons of the world,' will handle."

(End of this chapter)