Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 841, Section 9: Chaos is the clarion call of destruction, and destruction is the final chapter of chaos.

News of Illidan Stormrage's disappearance in the Twisting Nether quickly spread to the top echelons of the six Force factions. By the third day of the Eredar's summer festival, the Twisting Nether had already seen no fewer than a hundred conflicts of varying sizes erupt as a result.

The undead, acting as invaders in the Twisting Nether, are rapidly expanding their power. Meanwhile, the Luna Army, which was originally guarding the fel border, has also dispatched an attacker force composed of living planets to help the rapidly advancing Death faction reach the fel planetary body that has become the "eye of the storm" due to Illidan's disappearance.

There are even rumors that some Titan Guardians are also making their way to that area in stealthy manner.

The Void Swarm reacted coldly to this.

The main reason is that the place where Illidan disappeared is too far from their Void quadrant. Even though the Illidari and the Toranar swarm have a relationship, the Overmind cannot reach them to offer assistance.

Once Diakum had had his fill of fun on Earth, the first thing he did upon returning to the High Heavens was to appoint Kazzak as his commander and Thoradin as his deputy, with the two of them leading an army of Archangels to the Twisting Nether to cooperate with the Life Faction's actions.

In an instant, the distorted void, where the war situation had just begun to ease, became turbulent once again.

Those unfamiliar with the inside story would find it hard to understand why the whereabouts of a demigod who walks the path of fel magic would cause so many important figures to abandon their important affairs and turn their attention to the chaotic battlefield of the Twisting Nether. However, those who know about Illidan's special heritage would never regard the disappearance of the Starhunter as an event that can be dealt with casually.

Illidan's own strength may no longer be able to keep up with the current chaotic "major version", but given some time, it is a foregone conclusion that he will become a fel lesser god who masters the concept of "self-destruction".

As the master of one of the "Three Phases of Destruction," Illidan Stormrage will likely venture into the realm of true gods in the future.

That is, if he can live to see that time.

However, as long as this legacy of the Three Destructions continues to circulate within the Illidari, eventually this special group of Illidari will produce a high-ranking being who can symbolically rival Avenger Aggramar and Destroyer Sargeras.

This is a crucial link in whether other Forces can seal off Sargeras, the "God of Destruction".

No one wants to see Sargeras personally lead the demons to invade the Matter Star or other Force Realms again. Defeating Him was almost an unrepeatable miracle, and no rational person should pin their future on the infighting within the Fel faction.

While Aggramar is a decent option for cooperation, how can a Titan with principles compare to a Demon Hunter like Illidan Stormrage, who is shrewd, capable, goal-oriented, and flexible in his principles, when it comes to being a partner?

More importantly, the Avengers' concept of "orderly destruction" still has to act in accordance with the interests of the Twisting Nether when it takes effect, but Illidan's "self-destruction" can bypass the Twisting Nether's factional interests and directly affect the demon itself.

This made him, the Felwalker, a true sword hanging over the heads of demons.

It's conceivable that in the future, the terrifying reputation of the "Butcher of the Light" will likely be replaced by the destructive legends of the Starhunters, but Illidan probably won't care about such trivial fame.

Before he received the inheritance of the Three Phases of Destruction, he was already a hunter feared by demons.

All of the above demonstrates Illidan Stormrage's importance in this new era of interstellar exploration; it is no exaggeration to say that he is one of the foundations of the future.

As Diakum personally oversaw the High Heavens and quickly devised a "rescue plan" with Elune, the chief god of the night elves and the moon goddess, more and more information flowed into his hands.

Although the High Heavens were not known for their intelligence gathering, Diakum had a wide network of connections and was able to quickly piece together the truth about Illidan Stormrage's attack.

Unsurprisingly, this truth is related to a group of "old friends" who are best at stirring up trouble.

"It appears that the Nasrezim are the ones behind this."

High in the sacred bell tower of the highest heavens, Diakum spoke to Lady Grace, who had just finished striking the holy bell and flapping her wings before him:
"Those guys commanded three 'Blackflame Demons' to ambush Illidan Stormrage on his path. According to my friend, the Twoworld Walker, who went to investigate, there was also a hidden presence of Void forces involved. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for them to succeed when Illidan and his seasoned warriors were completely unprepared."

Things are getting a bit complicated.

The Twin Walker told me via secret message that it had not only found traces of Sargeras's 'Destruction Black Flame' among the several fel-elemental planets shattered in the ambush, but also a very faint but real aura of a true god.

That was a spell used to invoke 'sin,' cast by a true god himself. It was that spell that trapped Illidan, allowing him to escape in a sorry state.

"Sin?"

Grace raised an eyebrow and said seriously:

"You mean my 'brother' is out of trouble?"

"No, the Lord of War personally inspected the place. Emperor Denathus is still sealed in the King's Mourning, and his goal of escaping is still a long way off."

The vigilant squinted and said:
"But considering that Denathrius had previously used a spirit avatar to bewitch Azshara, we can most likely conclude that the Nathrezim's previous raid on Revendreth was not in vain."

They most likely came into contact with the King's Sorrow, but were unable to take it away, so they had no choice but to resort to this second-best method.

One or more Fear Lords should possess a portion of Denathrius's divine will, which could explain the divine aura left at the ambush site.

Ah, the situation is heading towards a complicated predicament.

Denathrius actually began seeking cooperation with Sargeras; this was truly an unexpected development.

"But how could they possibly cooperate?"

Grace said in confusion:
"Leaving aside the fact that Denathrius was one of the masterminds behind Sargeras's fall into darkness, the two men's pursuits were completely opposite. Denathrius hoped to drag the universe into chaos, while the current 'God of Destruction' Sargeras sought the destruction of all things."

These two cannot coexist!

"No, they can coexist."

Diakum shook his head and explained:

"This brings us to the realm of symbolism. If we consider destruction as a process rather than a result, then the current three phases of destruction can be transformed into three stages of destruction, and chaos is a symbol that will inevitably appear as destruction progresses."

Therefore, we can understand chaos as a 'sign' of impending destruction.

In this respect, Denathrius and Sargeras can not only cooperate, but their power compatibility is more perfect than we imagined.

Of course, this kind of cooperation is only possible after Sargeras fully embraces the symbol of chaos and destruction.

That bastard Denathrius actually got his wish!

I can't say whether this was His good fortune, but based on our understanding of Denathrius's 'calculation without error,' I think it's highly likely that this was also part of His 'life plan.'

The good news is that Illidan Stormrage has not fallen into the hands of the demons; he is hiding in some fel-based star system.

The bad news is, if the demons find him before we do, the plan to 'seal Sargeras' will likely be thwarted by Denathrius before it even officially begins. I suspect this is Denathrius's 'pledge of allegiance' to the god of destruction.

Grace nodded.

The vigilant's analysis was so perfect that she couldn't find any fault with it, so after careful consideration, she said:

"If this matter is so important, then perhaps the Supreme Heaven should increase its investment in it? Or should we launch another crusade of faith to support the rescue operation of the forces of life and death?"

"No need. Xinghai is at peace now, a time of flourishing life. We should not start wars carelessly."

Diakum rubbed his temples and said:
“I’ll go there myself. If Denathius really has given his dreadlord subordinates some kind of divine power, then it would be safer for me to be there to oversee things.”

"No! Your power will stimulate that destructive black sun if it enters the distorted void."

Graceia shook her head and said, "Although Sargeras's rebirth is only a matter of time, the consensus is that the later He appears, the better. The division of the Twisting Nether is not yet complete, and this punishment of fel energy is just a gradual climax."

If Sargeras were to appear now, it would undoubtedly severely disrupt the effectiveness of this 'Force Punishment'.

"Of course I can't just brazenly rush into the distorted void while bathed in the light of dawn."

Dick was amused.

He smiled and shook his head, saying:
"If I really did that, not to mention Sargeras, even the Avenger Aggramar would be driven by the Will of Destruction to come and drive me away. Although He also has His own morality, the symbol of orderly destruction is the most severely constrained of the three phases of destruction."

I will take some gentler measures.

For example, you could hide in the body of a high druid who, upon hearing of his brother's disappearance, would inevitably become anxious and furious, and would casually jump onto a starship and rush into the Twisting Nether to rescue him.

Sigh, everyone says the love triangle among the Night Elf leadership is a pain in the ass, but actually, those two brothers are the real lovers!

Tyrande?
Tyrande was nothing more than a 'third party'.

That so-called 'love' was nothing more than a malicious harassment of this touching brotherhood by fate, which couldn't bear to see others prosper.

But before leaving, I still need to keep an eye on the situation in the Void. I can't help but wonder, what exactly is my friend doing? The Sea of ​​Darkness is on its way to centralizing power; how can they allow such a terrible accident to happen?

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“He’s coming!”

A deep voice echoed in Tichondrius's ears, bringing a warning:
"He descended during the eclipse and is speaking with the hunter who holds the truth of the void. The Shadow Chaser swarm is turning, and soon your hiding place in the Sea of ​​No Light will be utterly destroyed."

Let's go.

Say goodbye to this beautiful nightmare land that has embraced you, and prepare to return to the fel wars with renewed vigor.

You must rediscover your former identities, guided by a clearer goal, and join this hunt for the Force and the tragedy of fel energy, playing a crucial but behind-the-scenes role.

The Lord of Fear remained unmoved.

Now, Tichondrius is shrouded in the shadows of the void, even the bat wings on his back have turned into a dark, pale twilight, making him look rather ominous and sickly.

The once cruel and cunning Lord of Fear now resembles a "devout" believer, kneeling and praying at the edge of the Darklight Sea, hoping to perceive more truth from the waves of the void.

Faced with the warning, it insisted on completing today's "ritual of truth" before replying:

"Everything is arranged, Master. We can leave at any time. However, the power bestowed by the Void has not yet brought all your servants back from eternal silence. There are still many Nathrezim waiting in line in the abyss to be reborn as 'Children of the Void'."

Perhaps we should try our best to preserve a 'nest' in the Sea of ​​No Light.

As far as I know, the battle in the Twisting Void is ongoing and the situation is far from clear.

Sargeras may tolerate you joining his ranks as a symbol of 'chaos,' but he will never help you escape!

The power of the God of Destruction made the Star Sea tremble, so much so that most people overlooked the fact that Sargeras' wisdom was not to be underestimated either. He knew very well that only you, now in the form of a 'wisp', best met His needs.

Lacking power, you can only cling to that destructive black sun, using your extraordinary wisdom to devise strategies for the destruction it desires.

This aligns with your desire for destruction, but it truly harms your interests.

Tichondrius paused, his gloomy eyes gazing into the distance, and said softly:
"You need to find a new collaborator, a powerful and noble being who truly desires to free you from the seal of death. Unfortunately, in the current situation, we cannot find such a person at all."

"Can't find it? Isn't that normal?"

The consciousness of Denathrius, the "god of conspiracy" residing within Tichondrius's body, laughed and said:
"This is a star-sea era inspired by the dawn and entering into order. In such an era, the power that conspirators and destroyers can obtain will be compressed to the extreme."

The good news is that even the best order has its shadows, so we can lie low in those shadows and wait for the right time.

As for not finding a collaborator, there's even less to worry about.

My dear and loyal Tichondrius, why should we seek allies from among the existing powerful beings, instead of cultivating a credible ally ourselves according to our requirements?
Lift your head and look.

That solar eclipse, hanging alone in a sea of ​​darkness!

It is a treasure, waiting for a qualified guest to acquire and wield it. The Void Will and Diakum made a deal. Perhaps this eclipse will eventually be taken away by the Lord of Dawn, but don't forget, the path it left behind still exists.

Even though the unshakeable Lord of Dawn sits at the end of this eclipse path, what we need is not to overthrow that fearsome Lord of Dawn, but simply someone capable of infiltrating the Shadow Kingdom to release me from my seal.

Ha, the power of a lesser god is more than enough to do this.

The prerequisite is that we must wait for the right moment, and move in step with the fate of this galaxy. Therefore, I would say, lie low, my children. The schemer fears nothing more than waiting, and patience is the only virtue in this galaxy!

"Thank you for your guidance, I know what to do now."

Tichondrius responded very seriously, and then asked:
"So, what should we do with Illidan Stormrage? Should we kill him?"

"No, the pledge of loyalty has already been made."

Denathius let out a strange laugh and said:
"Just as Sargeras knew very well that only a weak ghost like myself would offer him wisdom, I also knew very well that in order for the God of Destruction to truly accept my existence, I had to set up a predicament for him."

The most perfect cooperation is when both parties need each other.
Once Sargeras obtains the Symbol of Destruction from Illidan, the Twisting Nether will no longer be able to contain him, and at that point, we will be useless against him.

So, stop interfering and let those demons who worship the destruction of black flames be the villains.

They couldn't catch Illidan Stormrage, but that's a flaw in the demons, not a problem with our plan. That's a win-win situation.
No, it's a win-win-win situation!
Remember, my child, schemers have no masters; everything we see is a bargaining chip and a pawn to be used.

All we want is chaos.

What happens or what is brought about by the chaos of the times is none of our concern!
Schemers who have shed their petty interests should be more pure; ah, order always brings stagnation, only chaos can bring forth vitality.

Any attempt to create an eternal order will ultimately end in chaos!

Prosperity, order, chaos, destruction, rebirth—it's a complete ouroboros, a breathtaking dynamic equilibrium.

Did you hear that?
That yearning and need originating from the Milky Way!
Yes.

Chaos is also its need; no noble being has yet been born in this niche. Therefore, let us stride forward along this chaotic path.

Praise this dormant era, praise the next era of roaring forth.

We, the schemers who will be lying in wait in the sewers for a hundred thousand years, should set off now.

(End of this chapter)