Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 720, Chapter 88. What?! The orc world is pregnant?! Who did this?!

"Lord Diakum, Lord Dick, can you hear me? Are you there?"

An earnest call came from the depths of his consciousness, startling the vigilant who was preparing to head to the Maw.

He then stopped what he was doing, raised his consciousness to the light of the High Heaven, and looked into the distance. He saw that the High Heaven's gatekeeper, Lord Hogg, was standing on the seventh step of the Faith Staircase, kneeling and calling out towards the gates of the High Heaven.

Hogg's expression showed not only exhaustion from climbing the long staircase of faith, but also a hint of tension.

This made Diakum realize that something was wrong.

He asked:

What major event has occurred in Azeroth?

"You are truly insightful; nothing can be hidden from you."

Hogg offered a compliment, then quickly reported:
"The Burning Legion has deployed the Fallen Titans in Azeroth. It took them a long time to finally pinpoint the location of the Temple of the World Soul. It is said that the Fallen Titans are advancing towards the Silithus Desert. The Saviors have organized many powerful warriors to stop them, and several fierce battles have already taken place."

But none of this could stop the Fallen Titans' advance.

Tyrande, the only lesser god in Azeroth at present, was about to break the seal on her power when that damned corrupted thing exploded.

But the demons are cunning, especially Kil'jaeden.

It employed a vicious tactic: while intensifying the demonic invasion of other areas, it would reclaim the Fallen Titan once it was damaged to a certain extent by the siege of the Saviors.

Marshal Lothar and Archdruid Malfurion believed this was a cunning 'fishing' tactic, and that Kil'jaeden intended to use this method to lure out Azeroth's strongest forces and then annihilate them.

Most importantly, once the Moonlit War God's power is unsealed, it can easily become a one-time strategic weapon under the influence of the Moon Goddess's Wrath.

We can't take that risk.

Therefore, His Majesty Kael'thas specifically requested that I inquire about your opinion.

Diakum nodded.

He knew perfectly well why, even with so many Lightwalkers in Azeroth capable of sensing the High Heavens, the Savior still sent Hogger to deliver the message.

It wasn't that they were being negligent, but rather that climbing the long staircase of faith was very energy-consuming.

Paladin leaders like Tullayan might need more than a month to recover their minds after undergoing a faith trial. Most importantly, Diakum's "Heart Demon Curse" trial for the Faith Longer could easily cause Holy Light Walkers to doubt their own Holy Light's righteousness during their ascent.

In peacetime, such doubts can give rise to new insights and deeper explorations of faith, allowing the faith of the Holy Light Walkers to reach its zenith, which is truly a good thing.

However, during wartime, such self-doubt can severely reduce combat effectiveness and may even lead to a breakdown of morality and a temporary loss of connection with the Holy Light.

Therefore, given the current situation in Azeroth, prohibiting all Lightwalkers from freely climbing the Faith Ladder is the right thing to do.

Hogger, with his unique background and less important "strategic value," became the best candidate to climb the long staircase and deliver a message.

After all, while racism is not good, nobody really thinks Hogger and his gnoll warriors can play a decisive role on the front lines against demons.

Well, even the jackals themselves wouldn't think so highly of themselves.

After a brief moment of thought, Dick asked:
Which corrupted titan was sent to Azeroth by the Burning Legion?

"Gorgones!"

Hogg shrank back somewhat fearfully and said:

"Legend has it that the creator of the world's seas and skies, after his fall, still possessed the power to control the oceans and skies. He unleashed evil power upon the world of Azeroth, causing the oceans to rage and almost severing the mutual assistance between continents. He also filled the skies with world-destroying storms, attempting to change the world's ecology and bring about a mass extinction."

Fortunately, under your leadership, the Saviors reshaped the four elemental powers of Azeroth, and the World Soul, freed from its shackles, now wields the four elements to stabilize the world's ecosystem. The elemental legions are also launching attacks everywhere, providing escort and protection for those elite legions.

The Dragon Islands, where we live, are now experiencing massive tsunamis every two or three days, forcing the walrus people to relocate inland.

The various factions have been divided. Even if the spellcasters use teleportation, it will be difficult to mobilize much power. Marshal Lothar asked me to tell you that the war against the demons has entered its most dangerous phase.

Kil'jaeden intends to destroy the unity of the World's Chosen in this way, and there are other terrible things to come.
I have heard about the horrific massacre that took place in the Broken Isles.

The undead who landed there are wiping out the Vrykul and Tauren of Stormheim. The Kaldorei are sending warriors through dreams but were ambushed by the Nightmare Lord, and the Cenarion Order has suffered heavy losses.

Moreover, the elves have confirmed that the Burning Legion's minions, the Scourge, are targeting the sleeping Queen Azshara, and they arrogantly seek to create a Lich Queen.
Demons are invading all over the world!

The good news, however, is that the Titan Keepers of Ulduar behaved very well this time!

Hogg grinned and said:
"I heard that the big guy Lai persuaded the stubborn Odin to use the Guardian Legion that was originally going to be taken away in this war. After consulting with the World Soul, they temporarily restarted Ulduar's teleportation function and used the magical Storm Beacon to send those powerful armies to the divided worlds."

While they obviously cannot completely drive out the demons, they can at least ensure that the demons cannot wipe us out in the short term.

"Hey, don't laugh at me, but I, Hogg, just the other day with the help of the Titan army, slew a great demon."

"You? Killed the Great Demon?"

Diakum blinked and said:
"You know you're standing on the steps of faith right now, right? Lying will subject you to even more torture. I bet you just went to finish the job?"

"Uh, you are wise."

Hogger, unashamed, wagged his tail and said:
"I was leading the gnolls in an ambush on the flank when suddenly a large demon whose limbs had been cut off by Tyr crashed down in front of me, and then I... well, just tell me if I killed that thing or not."

But that's not the point of my question.

Hogg shook his head and said:
"The problem now is that you need to make a decision. The saviors are not very willing to deploy the Moonlit War God at this time. They all believe that the situation has not yet reached its worst point. Oh, right!"

The Voidlings' armed fleet has arrived in Azeroth. Those greedy bastards have provided expensive air defense services to various factions, but they are indeed doing their job for money. In the airspace of those races that have paid 'protection money,' the demon fleet has found it difficult to launch surprise attacks.

With Lady Sphrax's Lightforged fleet and the Illidari's Hunting Fleet patrolling outside the planet's orbit, relying on the 'near-shore cover' provided by the World Soul to ambush the Burning Legion's fleets unpredictably, Kil'jaeden has now abandoned bombardment tactics.

It's really strange.

The gnoll chieftain, scratching the mane around his neck, said with a puzzled expression:

"The world situation was once so critical that it was on the verge of collapse. Even I, a newbie, could sense the irritability and unease of the other leaders when I was invited to the leaders' conference. But as the war dragged on, the situation not only did not get worse, but began to improve."

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

I always felt that Azeroth was adapting to the intensity of the war every day as it endured the terrifying demonic attacks; we were becoming increasingly adept at handling it.

"This is the benefit of the awakening of the World Soul."

Diakum explained:
"The Lord of Azeroth watches over His children. He cannot directly participate in the war, but He can mobilize the abundant power of the world to strengthen His loyal children during the war. Your feeling is not wrong."

The inhabitants of Azeroth are indeed adapting to the intensity of this war; you are growing.

Kil'jaeden must have noticed this as well.

Therefore, I guess it will soon launch a desperate offensive to completely crush you, but please tell the saviors not to worry, reinforcements are on their way.

Furthermore, I can assure you that the Burning Legion's combat forces will be unable to launch a full-scale attack on Azeroth for the foreseeable future.

hold onto!
The chilling army of death is on its way, and will eventually fight alongside the living on the battlefield that will decide the future.

"Ah? An army of the dead?"

Hogger's eyes widened, and it said:

"But aren't the Scourge under the Lich King also..." "They're nothing but a death army."

Diakum swore, then silently recited scriptures in repentance for a moment, saying:

"That's just a fringe death bandit group that Gul'dan has gathered. I can't explain much. My message to the Saviors is that the later Lady Tyrande unseals her power, the better!"

"Okay, I'll pass it on."

Hogger clearly still had many doubts, but he knew that the Vigilant Saints also bore pressure on their journey to the Shadowlands. Occasionally, there would be divine inspiration in the clouds above the gates of the High Heavens. In those brief moments of brilliance, Hogger could see the Vigilant Saints Diakum battling the great figures of the Shadowlands.

That was a battle that was no easier than war in the real world.

Ah, humans have their battlefields, and gods have their wars.

Neither of them is having a good time.

With these thoughts in mind, the exhausted Hogger allowed his consciousness to return to his body and awoke in Fernskin Valley of the Dragon Isles. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw the bright eyes of Little Star, "Azeroth's fastest baby dragon," staring at him, which startled King Hogger.

"What's wrong with you, dragon! Is it proper etiquette for you blue dragons to just barge into people's houses?"

Hogg clutched his chest and cursed:

I almost had a heart attack!

"Enough with the nonsense, have you received a reply from the Vigilant Saint?"

Little Star pressed on, asking:

"Hurry up, the Saviors are waiting for the Vigilant's military advice."

"Oh, that's what Lord Diakum said."

Exhausted, Hogg rubbed his forehead and relayed Diakum's words.

After hearing the Watcher's promise of reinforcements, Little Star visibly breathed a sigh of relief. Without lingering, it transformed into the fastest young dragon and dashed away like a meteor with an aerial acceleration.

Shortly after Little Star left, a panicked gnoll wizard rushed in to report that the Azure Forest Sea was raging again, and a new storm was about to form. Hogg sighed helplessly and said:

"Why are you still standing there?

Calling forth the Tidehunters!

Let the water elementals of Hydra suppress the tides for us, and then ask the Thunder Dragon to unleash its power to dispel the thunderstorms. Ah, a lightning storm every three days, a destructive hurricane every five days, and a chaotic tide on the weekend.
"We can't live like this anymore!"

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"Their situation is critical, especially at the high-end level. Even after the Legion was assembled, the cautious Kil'jaeden did not rush to make a move. While using his minions to wage a war of attrition, he was also testing Azeroth's bottom line."

It's about to test the waters.

Once the Conquerors confirm that Tyrande is the only lesser god of Azeroth, then when the corrupted Gorgonath launches his desperate attack, the Legion's final blow will be delivered.

Diakum's vision floated in the old prophet's dream. This cross-force avatar of faith consumed too much energy and could not be used for combat; it could only transmit messages.

In this "prophetic dream," the vigilant said to the solemn Velen:
"How much longer until you reach the Azeroth region? Didn't you say it would only take a week? It's been almost twenty days, why are you still on the road?"

"We gathered some of the People of Light who had been summoned to participate in the 'Sun Expedition' along the way."

Viren explained:
"Draenor is going to support this decisive battle in the stars, and the more warriors they can bring, the better. In addition, there is an unexpected emergency."

The great prophet hesitated for a moment, then said:
"A Star Soul has been born on Draenor!"

"What did you say?"

For a moment, Diakum thought he had misheard.

He said blankly:
"This isn't right! Isn't a Star Soul something that didn't exist when the world was born and won't exist again? Just like family background, how could it suddenly appear? Oh, I know!"

Was it Kalecgos, the 'Ruthless One' who escaped from Dimensius's stomach?

"Yes, that's Him."

The prophet sighed and said:
"During our third interstellar teleportation, a strange force suddenly erupted from Draenor, nearly triggering a teleportation backlash from the Scepter of Sargeras. Lady Aegwynn fought desperately to suppress the backlash."

The price was that she was seriously injured, and her body, which was forged from Titan Iron, was almost torn apart.

We paused the teleportation, and Vera went to the area where the power was erupting to investigate. She then discovered that the power originated from the Heart of the World.

The Forest Sages discovered that after they moved the roots of the World Tree into the Earth's core, the broken Star Soul Karesh, who had escaped during your great battle with Dimensius, had somehow taken up residence there.

He was very, very weak.

It was almost on the verge of death when the spirits of the orcs' ancestors took care of it and healed it.

This unexpected situation has caught everyone completely off guard.

Although the orcs were overjoyed, believing it to be a well-deserved blessing from Draenor, the timing of this blessing was fatal.

Given Karesh's weakness, if we forcibly teleport him, he would surely die in the repeated spatial erosion. Therefore, we had to pause for ten days and focus all our efforts on creating a protective device for the Ruthless One in the Earth's core, modeled after the Heart Chamber and the Core Tunnel.

This matter was also facilitated by the Dream Weaver Norgannon.
But you don't need to worry. Kalecgos the Ruthless is now stable and we are preparing to continue our teleportation. We should arrive in Azeroth in three days at most.

Whether or not to tell the Voidlings this news is a question that the leaders of Draenor are currently discussing intensely. The Voidlings have too many factions, and some of them are too radical.

We are worried that this will cause unnecessary trouble.

"Don't tell them yet!"

Diakum immediately said:

“I will handle this matter. You all go and support Azeroth first, and get through the final battle. Tell Lord Argus that He will ambush and resist the corrupted Gorgonath, and try to kill Kil'jaeden’s absolute force in one fell swoop.”

With Gogones gone, the rest is quite simple.

Also, the Void Song Staff that I left behind is in the hands of the Twins.

"Once you arrive in Azeroth, immediately have the Twins contact the Shadowwalkers and use the Staff of the Voidsong to summon Dimensius to the Azeroth region to prepare for my return."

At this point, Diakum's tone softened, and he asked:

Are they alright?

"They miss you, Diakum."

Viren stroked his beard and smiled, saying:
"But they are also very strong. Nelly completed the Black Moon ritual. She walked a dangerous path, but she firmly believed that you would eventually return to them."

I firmly believe this.

We will await your triumphant return on the land of Azeroth. We will meet again amidst songs of victory, and we will reunite at home.

You, us, and them.
Every exile will eventually return to their roots.

(End of this chapter)