Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 844, Section 12: The Eternal Power of the Kingdom - Those Who Are Generous Will Ultimately Own Everything

"How are you feeling? Do you need to adjust the intensity of the fel energy flush? You seem to be in excellent condition; perhaps you can try 'Exploring the Limits' now."

In the waters of the Broken Isles, within the cage beneath the ancient island of the Watchers, Queen Azshara, dressed in casual clothes, maintained the posture of a "researcher," wielding her exquisite Wand of All Spirits to adjust the energy tides within the sealed cavern, while saying:

"Finding a 'test subject' like you is a rare opportunity, but your queen doesn't have much time to spend here, so if you have any further requests for modifications to this 'Simulation of Twisted Void,' please speak up quickly."

You were once a powerful arcanist yourself, so I think you can understand what time means to both of us.

In response to her question, Illidan Stormrage, who seemed to be "trapped" in a storm of fel energy, did not immediately reply.

Because he had once been an arcanist himself, Illidan knew very well that Azshara's statement that she wanted to hear "advice" was not a humble excuse.

The Queen is clearly undertaking a rather "bold" endeavor, and this is only the initial stage of her overall plan.

She really needs a "trial report" from a first-hand user like Illidan.

Egg Bro was completely shocked.

He could understand that the energy flow of the fel storm he was currently in came from the "energy simulation" of arcane force through the analysis of fel energy truth. Azshara had "restructured and reshaped" the pure arcane energy, making it re-embody the workings of fel energy.

In layman's terms, the Queen used arcane power to create a "fel simulator," and Illidan was its first user.

The Starhunter stretched his limbs in the somewhat bizarre fel energy storm, patiently and meticulously sensing the pressure emanating from his surroundings. He carefully analyzed the fel energy flowing through his body, trying to distinguish it from the fel energy in the Twisted Void.

But after a few minutes, Illidan gave up the attempt.

The energy enveloping him was no different from the fel energy that distorted the void, except that it lacked the "will to destroy".

"Very pure."

He finally gave his conclusion, saying:

"It's so pure that it doesn't look like a mimicry structure shaped by arcane energy. It's more like a 'filter'. You draw out the chaotic fel energy from the Twisting Nether, but 'filter' it out in your own way."

The destructive will that should have existed within the fel energy tide was blocked from being pure energy, making this mass of fel energy 'docile' while retaining its destructive power.

I can still hear the roar of the Will to Destroy, which is very unhappy with your 'stealing', but surprisingly, this 'unhappiness' has not triggered a counterattack from the Fel Force.

This is the first time I've seen a berserk, destructive will willingly relinquish some of its dominance over evil power.

"I can't imagine how you did that!"

“But that’s not the kind of praise I want to hear, and besides, your auspicious words are terrible, Illidan.”

Queen Azshara was not satisfied.

Maintaining her researcher's demeanor, she said rather bluntly:
"If you, who have been designated as one of the controllers of the 'Three Phases of Destruction,' can only express such insights, then I would argue that you are neither qualified nor wise enough to wield the power of destruction."

However, your queen is happy to answer your questions.

"Your perception is correct. This is not a simple energy simulation. I have merely added some of my own 'understanding' to this fel energy, temporarily separating it from the will to destroy, allowing it to be used by any warlock, mage, or demon hunter, and ensuring it is not enslaved by the 'craving' of the Force during its effect."

At this point, the Queen laughed, waved her wand, and said loudly:
"Not just fel energy, but all the Forces, including arcane energy, can be 'filtered' and introduced into this complex system over such a long period of time."

I have completed all the theoretical construction and will now enter a long and complex practical phase. I need a lot of data to support my theory in order to convince Mother World to adopt my system in the future of Azeroth.

I named it 'Magic Network'.

Okay, considering this inspiration comes from a discussion I had with Diakum, you can also use the terminology of the Lord of Dawn and simply call it the 'Magic Network,' but it's not the same system as the energy node network that the blue dragons guard on the planets.

"But what's the point?"

Illidan frowned and said:
“I am in a very special case. I need to use a huge amount of fel energy to forge a divine vessel, but I cannot be in contact with the will of destruction for long, which is why I need your ‘Miracle of the Magic Network’.”

However, for other Force practitioners, if they cannot feel the yearning for the Force, and cannot clarify their own path and righteousness through interaction with this yearning, they simply cannot take that crucial step on the path of the Force.

Excuse my bluntness, Queen Azshara.

Your work is amazing, but those with real talent and ability don't need it. They will feel the guidance of the Force itself the moment they embark on the path of the Force, and then use more traditional methods to understand their own power.

"Yes, that's the kind of feedback I wanted to hear."

Azshara nodded in satisfaction, then let out a teasing laugh and said:
"However, this 'work' of mine was not intended for those with strength and talent. Illidan, what you see is the foundation of my 'path,' a 'gift' from the generous Queen to all living beings in the starry sea."

During my stay in the Shadowlands, Diakum once told me a little story to amuse me.

He said that during the Eredar's millennia-long exile, they had visited a strange world where there was no magic or supernatural forces like the Force. It was an atheistic world where war still raged and the ignorant, greedy creatures chose to kill each other with weapons similar to dwarven muskets.

There are also goblin conglomerates of arms dealers there, who provide force to those chaotic individuals who crave to harm others.

Your queen has little interest in that power-poor world, but I still remember Diakum's retelling of the words of the world's most dangerous arms dealer.

He said that there is one firearm for every twelve people in the world, and his job and responsibility is to ensure that the other eleven people also have their own firearms to protect themselves from those wielding sharp weapons.

The Queen let out a mocking laugh and shook her head, saying:
"This is of course a shameless excuse from arms dealers, a hypocritical value system used to make a weak defense for their bloodstained hands."

However, this theory also applies to other scenarios.

Our Azeroth, thanks to the existence of the Supreme Star Soul, is already the most beautiful and spiritually vibrant world in this galaxy.

However, even in our world, only a tiny minority can sense the Force's desire and embark on its path. Farmers in the fertile western plains may never make any contact with even the lowest-ranking mage, yet when those raiders coveting the Supreme Star Soul arrive at our homeland once again, those farmers will still pick up their pitchforks and fight them to the death.

Protecting this world is the mission of all the sons of Azeroth, and their queen will provide them with both a tool and a means!
When they can master the skills of energy in a simpler way, when they can climb one obstacle of power after another without being influenced by the will of the Force, when they can protect their farm, family and property with real 'weapons' instead of a ridiculous pitchfork, their weak lives can thus resonate with the fate of this world in a truly precious way.

Yes.

Your queen is the most shameless arms dealer, about to transform great power from something noble in the palace into everyday consumables that everyone can own.

Your queen will use this to ignite a 'power revolution' among all living beings in the material galaxy.

I will personally lead the galaxies coveted by the six Forces into an era of 'self-arming'. I will give hope to those who could only weep when facing demons, the abyss, and the undead, replacing their weak tears with angry roars.

When the light of the magic net illuminates Azeroth and eventually covers the entire cosmic matter, your queen will also ascend to the throne of the Arcane God.

Then even the arrogant Titans will bow down to me, and my reign will be eternal.

These words made Illidan wiggle his fingers. He was shocked by Azshara's ambition, but then he thought that this was Azshara, and he felt relieved.

For anyone else, doing this would be a pipe dream, but for Azshara Hiss, it's not impossible.

However, Illidan was not a sycophant of the Queen and would not be so easily captivated by Azshara's grand vision. He quickly identified many problems with the Queen's system.

他 说:

"Leaving aside your profound desires, you have only now completed the isolation of the Force's will, allowing the various Forces to maintain their 'purity' in a low-intensity state, in order to help beginners get started faster. But I can clearly feel that this isolation has its limits."

The realm of demigods is its limit.

Do not!
I am not affected by the will to destroy right now because you personally cast the spell, but others do not have this privilege.

In other words, when they embark on the path of the Force according to your magic network system, at most reaching the Legendary rank, the filtering isolation will fail, and they will then be summoned by the Force.

Lacking the prior intellectual and strategic maneuvering and self-awareness gained from confronting the Force's will, they will be ill-equipped to resist its sudden call. How do you plan to resolve this issue?

“I’m not going to solve it, because it’s not a problem at all.”

Azshara shook her head and said:

“I already said, Illidan, this system is not for those talented and capable individuals; it is my gift to 'mortals'.”

The purpose of the Magic Network is to enable ordinary individuals who are almost impossible to walk the path of the Force to master power, and to give souls who are impossible to be spurred on by great power the right to be 'educated'.

That's it.

Your queen is a ruler, not a nanny. It's already quite an achievement to have them reach the level of legends. I've already given them the 'key,' so why should I personally lead them to challenge for even higher realms?
Do not!
Their future path is for them to choose themselves. Their queen intends to learn from Diakum's endearing and open-minded attitude towards life, and has no intention of taking away their right to control their own lives or planning everything for them.

If you have the ability, then challenge for demigod status; if not, then stay put and remain a legendary figure. In most conflicts within the Star Sea, legendary figures already possess sufficient power to provide protection.

"No wonder the destructive will of fel energy doesn't resist the 'filter' you set up."

Illidan immediately understood.

他 说:

"From the perspective of the Force, the emergence of the Magic Network is not a bad thing. On the contrary, it can provide more 'Legendary Seeds' for each Force through more efficient 'basic education'. They have no reason to stop you from laying out such a 'simple power' system."

In a sense, the emergence of the Magic Network itself is one of the symbols of the arrival of the Star Sea's 'prosperous era,' with the prosperity of life followed by the prosperity of power.

I.
I rarely praise someone like this, but Queen Azshara, you are truly a peerless genius.

“I just said, your auspicious words are terrible, Illidan.”

Azshara waved her hand and said:

Instead of praising, spend more time completing this 'system test' for your queen. I need countless 'test users' like you to provide feedback on various defects in order to help me better complete the architectural modifications of the magic network.

Alright, this level of power is already enough to help you forge and shape a divine vessel. You, this freak, bear the essence of destruction; all you lack is a vessel.

Remember to submit a trial report.

After saying this, the Queen turned to leave.

She's incredibly busy every day and doesn't have much time to chat with Illidan here.

However, as the Queen opened a portal to Dazar'alor, Illidan suddenly asked:
"But what will be the price?"

"Ok?"

Azshara turned to look at the progenitor of the demon hunters, Illidan, who repeated his question:
"I mean, what is the cost of using the Magic Network?"

You have bestowed such a simpler key to power upon those mediocre lives; what price must they pay for it?

I suspect that their loyalty to you is merely the slightest price they have to pay.

After all, you are a king, and the expectation of loyalty is the underlying logic of this profession. You are also an arcane deity, and the pursuit of order is what the arcane force requires of you.

So, do you intend to use the magic network to cultivate loyalty, and then use this power-based loyalty to promote the interstellar order you desire?

"Ha, brilliant reasoning. If all I desired was to establish a Star Empire, I would indeed be content with that. But you seem to underestimate your queen."

Azshara sneered:

"'King' is just the least important of your many identities as queen, and the Pantheon has vividly shown me through their tragedy the tragedy that comes from forcibly shaping order."

Your queen has been through so much, and I have come to understand that rule by violence will only invite resistance.

Even if order itself is a beautiful thing, life is born from chaos. There is an inherent and difficult contradiction between the two, so why should your queen waste time pursuing the impossible?
What exactly is 'rule'?

The most perfect rule is not to tell my people that they must utter words of loyalty, but to let my power quietly transform into something that every subject will actively pursue and desire; only then can this monarchy exist eternally.

So, regarding your question, I will tell you...
No cost!

Using the Magic Network requires no additional investment!
Your generous queen does not expect to gain more value from every ambitious subject.

I am already rich beyond measure, and naturally I have no interest in coveting the meager possessions of my subjects.

Illidan fell silent.

A moment later, he shook his head and said:

"They embarked on the path of power using Azshara's magic web, they grew stronger with Azshara's blessing, and they emerged from the cradle of the magic web under Azshara's gaze. So when they first faced the temptation and coercion of the Force's will, their first reaction was to call upon the great Azshara for help."

The moment they open their mouths, they become Azshara's loyal subjects.

Wherever the magic net reaches, it becomes Azshara's territory.

You will eventually become the Queen of the Stars in the future, and countless people will sing your praises for your generosity and greatness, but they will not realize that they themselves are the 'price'.

Countless choices converge to form destiny, and countless destinies will forge the foundation of the throne of the true god.

But that is not your end, arrogant and greedy Azshara.

You will not allow yourself to be trapped in the realm of arcane magic, and even if you eventually reach the end of this path of the Force, you will still not be satisfied.

You crave it.
To become an existence on par with the Force!

I have also heard the prophecy of the First One, and I also know that our Star Soul Mother will become the 'Seventh One'.

Therefore, I guess your ultimate desire is to use the magical network that will inevitably spread throughout the entire starry sea as a foundation, and then embark on an even more astonishing path, ultimately becoming…”

"Shh!"

The Queen reached out and placed her hand on her full lips in a shushing gesture, then whispered:
"Those unfulfilled, arrogant ideals are best kept in your heart. Most importantly, our Mother World appreciates her ambitious daughter."

"His Majesty!"

The moment Azshara stepped through the portal back to Dazar'alor Palace, her loyal Vashj immediately stepped forward to report:

“The beacon you asked me to guard personally trembled a few minutes ago. It seems that some strange life on the other side of the beacon wants to make contact with you, but is separated by time and space in an unknown place that we cannot see.”

"Hmm, that's my lovely and loyal Pocopoko!"

The Queen raised an eyebrow and said in a pleasant mood:

"Finally, just as the grand plan was about to enter its next phase, my loyal pet returned to me the supreme treasure. The Heart of the Starry Sky's Magic Network, only the wondrous Creation Platform could perfectly sculpt it."

The subjects can now begin to anticipate and rejoice; their future is in the hands of the generous Queen!

Ps:

The book will officially end tomorrow. I'm asking for monthly votes at the end of the month.

(End of this chapter)