Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 728.6. Congratulations to Azshara for achieving a perfect score in the Newborn Knowledge Test!
The resonance of the five eternal marks opened the path to Zaremotis, but what then emerged from them gave the people in the Sanctuary a real headache.

Not to mention the Creator Phosphorus Recycler, Herundus, who had already stepped into the Abyss and begun to "dismantle reality," the "primordial" creations generated by simulating all things in the stars alone were enough to give those who encountered them for the first time, and who were completely unprepared, a good beating.

These creatures' shared characteristic of "force nullification" overshadows the power of the Star Sea. No matter how fierce the attack or how exquisite the spell, it cannot stop them from charging and tearing. On the contrary, the simple attacks performed by the Primal Beings using "Primal Power" are basically critical hits with every strike.

The Oathsworn poured out from all parts of the Sanctuary, only to be slaughtered by the Primal Creatures. However, with the reminders of Diakum and the Warden, the Oathsworn elites quickly switched to a more pragmatic physical attack mode, and then successfully cut down and surrounded these Primal Creatures.

Their numbers are not strong. After the "Force Nullification" super buff is removed, these guys are just legendary-level elite monsters, and they can't even make a splash in front of the Abyssal Oathsworn.

However, when the super buffs that the original beings generally possess are held by a creation like Herundus, a firstborn being, a "big daddy" can be created in an instant.

Just as the proto-beings that were constantly rushing out of Zaremotis were being brought under control, a large mountain range of agony was collapsing between the "Abyss" and the "Beast's Path".

It was not an earthquake caused by a massive blow tearing apart the continental shelf of the Maw, but a material collapse triggered by Herondus dismantling "reality" into primordial phallus.

To put it simply, this guy is like he's in "creative mode".

All the substances it selects to recycle, regardless of their original form, will collapse into a hexagonal luminous body under circumstances that are completely inexplicable by physical laws, and then be absorbed into the body of the Phosphorus Recycling Device carried by the massive body of Herondus.

Not only will the mountains of the Maw be dismantled in this way, but the Abyssal Oathkeepers who live in those mountains and the Soul-Devouring Dragons and Shadowhounds that graze within them will also have their physical forms destroyed, turning them into "Primal Phosphorus" that can be recycled.

This means that in the presence of Herendus, the distinction between organic and inorganic matter simply does not exist.

This guy is "recycling everything" according to a different set of "everything above everything" logic.

However, Herundus's role in the Firstborn system is that of a "recycler" rather than a "combatant." Therefore, after being released into the Maw by the servants who were doing their utmost to protect the Destiny system, it did not actively attack Zovar and the others. Instead, it rushed towards the Maw's Painful Mountains like a Barat bee that had spotted cow dung.

While the "iron triangle" consisting of the Warden, Diakum, and Azshara was pursuing it, a large squadron of elite Maw Dragon riders rushed over.

These elite Abyssal Oathsworn riding Soul-Devouring Dragons didn't intend to deal with the primordial being radiating cosmic light on their own. Their original intention was simply to conduct a reconnaissance mission and, at the same time, demonstrate their competence to the "big boss," Zovar.

Hmm, the commander of this Soul-Devouring Wyvern Rider unit must be a very ambitious guy, just a bit lacking in vision.
So, tragedy struck as soon as they got close to the recyclers' work area.

Seemingly sensing recyclable "rubbish," a light appeared on the head of Herundus's peculiar geometric crown, followed by a cascading halo of cosmic energy that swept across the dark sky like radar radiation.

To Diakum's astonishment, the Maw Dragon cavalry was transformed into primordial phosphorescent orbs in an instant.

It's just like the enemies you get killed in "Creative Mode"—a true bloodless killing.

The phosphorescent orbs, shimmering with a dim glow, fell to the ground and were then absorbed by Herondus's recycling system. The whole process was swift and efficient, brimming with a kind of "efficiency" beauty.

All of this caused the three pursuers to stop simultaneously, and the vigilant immediately turned around and shouted to everyone who was chasing them:

"Halt! Return to the Sanctuary, guard the Gate of Zaremotis, eliminate all the Primals, and do not approach the Mountains of Anguish! Medivh, you oversee them!"

The Astral Mage teleported to a stop outside the "safe distance," then swung the Warlord's Staff of Conquest and tapped it on the ground like a piece of tofu. The immense spiritual energy pulsed into green lightning, weaving into a giant barrier to prevent unrelated individuals from approaching.

Medivh was very serious.

He also witnessed the terrifying pattern of Herondus's recycling of everything, which meant that anyone who got close to the dismantler would have to undergo some kind of cruel "check," and if they failed, they would be instantly transformed into a recyclable phosphorescent sphere.

Out of respect for and understanding of the supreme creation of the First One, the astral mage clearly did not believe that life below the level of lesser gods could withstand this level of "annihilation check".

The reason is simple: if even a weak demigod can withstand Herundus's recapture, then the servants who have already occupied Zaremotis and activated their defense system would never throw it out as a "final weapon".

The servants of the gods clearly believed that one Herondus would be enough to eliminate all the traitors of the Shadow Kingdom. Considering that Zovar was a true Eternal, it can be basically concluded that the destructive power of Herondus was definitely at the level of a "lesser god".

“I rarely fear anything, but at this moment I must ask a question.”

Azshara flicked her finger, causing her vast arcane energy to form the attack pattern of the Firstborn Runes, and rows of spell sequences for offense were simulated and floated beside the queen.

It's just like the complex formulas that come to mind when science geniuses are brainstorming, just like those strange, incomprehensible things that appear when Kiryu Sento uses the Knight Kick.

She asked with a serious expression:

"Are there many creations of Herundus's caliber in Zaremotis and the Holy Tomb of the Firstborn?"

"It's not as much as you think."

Zovar had now entered "combat mode".

He was no longer the barefoot "philosopher," but instead appeared as a majestic figure adorned in holy armor, like the "Great Oath-Slayer."

Protected by the Dominion Helm, adorned with skulls, spikes, and horns, bearing a striking resemblance to the Lich King's Helm of Dominion, He leaned on His Primal Arbiter's gavel, a weapon of considerable "artistic flair," and spoke in a deep, resonant voice:

"But it's not as little as you think, you must understand, the Firstborn left in Zaremotis is a 'factory'."

If it can continuously create the prototype of the Eternal, it means that it also has the ability to create a second and a third Herondus with enough Phosphorus support. This is why Zaremotis had to be destroyed after I used it.

The irresponsible First Ones left behind not only a treasure trove of knowledge, but also an 'arsenal' that could be used to destroy the existing global system if necessary.

Can you imagine an elite decapitation squad composed entirely of Eternal prototypes?

In that scenario, even Sargeras, the strongest being in the universe, would be worn down and killed.

"Don't sensationalize boring and impossible fears, Zoval."

Diakum had now fully entered his "Sun Avatar" battle form, transforming himself into the "Sun Giant," wielding the equally swollen Sunstrider's warhammer, preparing to stop Harendus from dismantling the Maw. He said:
"You only told my queen where the Eternals could be produced, but you didn't tell her that the creation of each prototype required a massive amount of Phosphorus."

As the creation material used by the Firstborn to weave the Shadowlands, obtaining Creation Phosphorus is not so simple.

Conservatively speaking, the Phosphorus that Hadronus could obtain by dismantling the entire Shadowlands could probably only create five Eternal prototypes. After all, those are true 'divine vessels,' the supreme power of handcrafting a true god.

Therefore, there is no need to worry; in non-extreme circumstances, an army composed entirely of eternal beings will not appear.

True god
It's not that cheap.

I'm going to fuck!

"I'll hold off Herundus's direct assault. You two, use your knowledge of the Firstborn Runes to break through Herundus's outer defenses as quickly as possible. That's the only way to bring it to a standstill."

"Is it just a shutdown?"

Azshara pressed on, asking:

"It can't be destroyed?"

"It is made of primordial phosphorus, and it possesses a divine vessel just like us, Queen. If you cannot destroy the Shadowlands or the material universe, then you cannot completely destroy Herondus either."

The warden said coldly, “Its shutdown means ‘death.’ It has not been endowed with the wisdom to match its power, and this is the only weakness of this blind and foolish behemoth.”

Your use of the Firstborn Rune is too rudimentary, but you don't have much time to learn!

Breaking through Herundus' outer defenses requires at least the seventh-order transformation sequence of the Primordial Runes. I can only teach you once; how much you learn depends on your comprehension.

"Oh? Comprehension?"

Azshara blinked, tossed her long hair, and said with captivating charm:
"So, this is a test of potential and knowledge? Interesting, let's go!"

"boom"

As the "teacher and student" pair began to prepare to solve the problem, Diakum, who was described as never "approaching the truth," charged forward with a warhammer, behaving like a pink-clad sports student in battle.

The initial strike, the Sword of the Destroyer, slammed a warhammer as bright as a star into the body of Hadrondus.

Like those original beings, Force attacks are useless against this guy, but fortunately, the paladins are not only focused on energy attacks. When necessary, each paladin can change into a brute warrior on the spot.

The blow left a visible dent in Herondus's Phosphorus Shell, and the damaged area was rapidly repaired by the glow of the Firstborn Runes.

Meanwhile, the Recyclers, sensing the destructive power, also took root in place and entered combat mode.

The outer shell of Herondus opened, and more than a dozen dismantled missiles roared out, precisely striking the energy body of the Sun Giant with astonishing trajectory calculations.

There was no exaggerated explosive damage. Each dismantling missile exploded and created a large-scale "dismantling force field". Diakum instantly felt a portion of his holy light energy being "stolen" and transformed into "primitive energy" in a way he could not understand. This energy was then absorbed by Herondus to strengthen the combat engine.

Okay.

Another character similar to the Devourer of All Realms, fighting and eating at the same time, right?
Are you a competitive eater?

Diakum grinned, thinking to himself that he had almost "squeezed" Dimensius dry. When the Devourer of All Realms fell, the "Supreme Eater Throne" of the Material Universe and the Six Realms would change hands.

So, do you really think that this "Taotie" path is the only one that can be used?
"Boom, boom, boom"

Five powerful blows in succession barely managed to shatter the outer shell of one of Hadronus's legs and damage its internal structure.

This creature walks on all fours. After its legs were broken, which restricted its movement and impact frequency, Diakum dropped the Sunstrider Warhammer. Its hands transformed light and shadow into fierce and sinister antimatter claws, which gripped Herondus's body like a wrestling match.

The Recycler seemed to realize what the darkening giant of light was about to do. It struggled violently, sprang up ramming horns wrapped in cosmic light from its shell, and slammed them down on Diakum.

Using its three legs to generate force, like the classic "little monster strike" in tokusatsu dramas, it pushes the "Giant of Light" Diakum backwards.

The collision of the powers of the First Colossus and the Giant of Light truly triggered an earthquake, and the Painful Mountains, which had not yet been dismantled and recycled by Herondus, collapsed entirely behind Dick.

The countless Soul-Devouring Dragons and Shadow Hounds that inhabit this mountain range are extremely unlucky; they have virtually no chance of surviving a clash of power at this level.

However, just as Hadronus was pushing Diakum to throw him into the interdimensional tides surrounding the Maw, Diakum's "chest lamp" finally lit up!
Alas, anyone who has watched the episodes of Giants of Light beating up the alien monsters knows what it means when Giants of Light lights up.

"Devour. Thirst, you smell so good."

The somber Shasyaar language coalesced into a tearing storm, and the antimatter claws of the "Eclipse Giant" slammed into the shell of Herundus, then made a "devouring" motion. At that moment, the cosmic light belonging to the Dismantler was continuously devoured and extracted by the thirsty giant.

The abundance of energy in the creations of the First Ones goes without saying. It's like switching from a rough No. 92 motorcycle to a delicious No. 98 after being used to it. The comfort is indescribable. When Diakum began to devour the Phosphorus Shell of Hadrons, his state was as satisfied as a Barat bee enjoying a gourmet delicacy.

This experience of finally tasting the "fine chaff" even made the Eclipse Giant Diakum feel melancholy at this moment.

Why did you let me eat such pure cosmic light and such delicious primordial phosphorus? What if I can't eat it again in the future?
nonsense!

Why not take advantage of this moment and feast to your heart's content?

"Ow"

The Eclipse Giant, in a rather undignified manner, "nibbled" at Hadron's golden crown. With the tearing of its sharp teeth and the first slightly "terrified" roar from the Destroyer Colossus, a piece of the beautiful golden crown was indeed bitten off by the "ravenous" Eclipse Giant.

Of course, he also paid a price for it.

The instant the core block was damaged, a cosmic blast formed entirely from the dismantling of the Primal Phosphorus slammed into Diakum's forehead.

This blow left him dazed and confused, as if he were "oxygen intoxicated," and he was even unable to restrain Hadronus's resistance.

The eruption of the primordial material dealt a critical blow to the inheritance of the Sun God. Hadronus was also anxious. It jumped up on three legs and pinned Diakum down. Its deadly Phosphorus Recycling Device was turned on to the maximum, and in just a few seconds it pulled back the cosmic energy that Diakum had just consumed.

Seeing that Diakum's energy was about to be drained, the warden, who had been observing from the sidelines, finally broke through.

He swung his Primal Arbiter's Hammer, imbuing the weapon with a unique runic glow. At the moment of impact, a blinding light burst forth from the Recycler's shell—the violent shockwave caused by the collision between the "Seventh-Order Dismantling Rune Sequence" and Herondus's defensive system.

The warden was sent flying by the blow, but Helendus jumped up on the spot, howling like a bumblebee that had been hit by a fly swatter.

This hit really hard.

Some of its functions even became disordered, causing a large amount of the stored Genesis Phosphorus to gush out, giving Diakum a huge boost of health, and allowing the Eclipse Titan to jump up and suppress it.

Azshara finally appeared.

The queen, who was the grand finale, was now disheveled and completely lacked decorum. Her eyes shone with the light of "seeing the truth," and she shouted, "The universe holds no more mystery in my eyes," before she appeared like a madwoman and jumped into the recycling port of Herondus.

A few seconds later, as another seventh-order dismantling rune sequence exploded in the Recycler's energy core area, the machine finally shut down with a mournful cry.

Its body also disintegrated and fell as if it had lost its coupling force.

It took Diakum quite a while to pull Queen Azshara out of the collapsed Recycler's body. The queen was in a state of "temporary paralysis," but she was definitely not injured.

"I've been using my brain too much."

Azshara said weakly:
"Let me rest for a bit. Don't let others see me like this. It's too... too undignified. But my minister, your queen mastered seventh-tier runes in one go. Aren't I amazing?"

"You are truly outstanding."

Diakum lifted Azshara in a princess carry, comforting her as he said:

"Please rest. We'll set off again after you've recovered."

Ps:

Warden Zovaar, transformed into a larger version of the Abyssal Oathbreaker:

(End of this chapter)