Zhu Tian started by deceiving his father-in-law from the perspective of pirates

Chapter 72 Visitors from Dalaran, A New Concept of Floating Cities

Sylvanas has been having a lot of headaches these past few days. A few days ago, Hellfire Citadel suddenly appeared above Undercity. Although it landed very quickly, it still attracted the attention of other factions.

First, the tribe sent someone to inquire. After learning that it was Rhodes and Kaido who did it, Thrall didn't say much. He just said that Rhodes, Kaido, and the others would always be friends of the tribe, and they were always welcome to visit Orgrimmar.

The blood elves in Silvermoon City were very interested in this floating city, even though Rhodes had explained that it was just an application of his own ability and could not make a city a permanent floating city.

But clearly, some people don't think that way. The Archmage of Theramore, Jaina, and a mage from Dalaran came to Undercity and expressed their desire to meet with Rhodes.

"So? Do you want to see them? If not, I'll send them away," Sylvanas asked.

Despite the efforts to keep it very secret, news of the floating city still got out. Dala Ran's attitude was relatively good; this time, instead of sending people to sneak in, he openly came to inquire.

Of course, the main reason for this is that Jaina has witnessed the power displayed by Rhodes and Kaido.

Jaina stopped the Dalaran mage from making a secret investigation and instead chose to visit him in person.

However, this also gave Rhodes a headache. Please, they only have one more day before they set off for the pirate world.

And those orcs are building the Dark Portal! It wouldn't be good if those Dalaran mages saw it.

"We must keep our construction of the Dark Portal a secret," Rhodes said.

Building the Dark Portal is crucial for connecting the two worlds of Rhodes and completely integrating the world of One Piece and the world of Azeroth, so it absolutely cannot be lost.

"I will instruct my men to build the Dark Gate underground, and to ensure the most secure protection possible."

If possible, I will have a blood elf mage come over to provide some cover.

"It won't be so easy for the mages of Dalaran to infiltrate, and we Forsaken are not to be trifled with either," Sylvanas said.

"Let's go see this Dalaran mage first! Let's find a way to get rid of him and at least buy some time. Time is what I need most right now," Rhodes said.

"Hmm! The Dalaran mage who came this time is a bit special; he has some connection to me," Sylvanas said.

He's somewhat related to Sylvanas, and he's a Dalaran mage. Could he be your brother-in-law?

Archmage Rhonin! Vereesa, Windrunner's husband, the youngest and most rosy-cheeked of the three Windrunner sisters.

What a pity! Luo Ning snatched this little pink flower.

"Let's go! Let's go and meet this mage from Dalaran," Rhodes said.

Sylvanas nodded and followed Rhodes as the two arrived at the Undercity's reception hall.

"We meet again, Mr. Rhodes." As soon as they met, the human mage Jaina stood up and waved to Rhodes.

"It's only been a little over ten days since we last met, Mage Jaina. Haven't you returned to Theramore?" Rhodes asked.

Last time we were in Orgrimmar, this girl actually wanted to come to Undercity with me, but I decisively refused.

Unexpectedly, they came with the mages of Dalaran again this time.

"Hahaha! Theramore doesn't need me for the time being; you've been making quite a stir lately," Jaina said.

The appearance of a giant floating city is no joke; it's a strategic-level weapon.

Furthermore, she also reported the matter concerning Kaido and Rod to the Human Alliance, since Rod was, in a sense, a citizen of the Alliance.

That's right, they are ordinary citizens from the Alliance side, after all, they live in the Stormwind Kingdom's territory, in the Westfall.

The league's top brass never dreamed that they had such a master hidden on their side.

"On behalf of Dalaran, I extend my greetings to you, Mr. Rhodes. I am Rhonin, a mage and one of the members of the Council of Six of Dalaran." A middle-aged man dressed in a violet robe and holding a staff bowed to Rhodes and began to speak.

"Greetings, Archmage Rhonin. I have long admired your name. I have heard so much about your rescue of the Red Dragon Queen and your thwarting of Deathwing's plot," Rhodes said with a slight nod and a smile.

"That's all in the past. I just happened to be lucky. I had a lot of help from my teacher back then," Luo Ning said with a smile.

"I'll get straight to the point, you two. What brings you to Undercity this time?" Rhodes asked.

"Mr. Rhodes is indeed very direct. Well then, I'll be frank with you too. Mr. Rhodes, I wonder if you possess a method for constructing a new type of floating city?" Rhodes asked.

The sudden appearance and subsequent landing of the giant floating city startled the Alliance.

It's important to know that, currently in the world of Azeroth, excluding the Scourge, there is only one giant floating city: Dalaran.

Although Dalaran is nominally a neutral organization, everyone knows that Dalaran leans heavily towards the Alliance.

After all, the highest leaders, the Council of Six, are mostly human. Seventy percent of the city's residents are human, twenty percent are high elves, and one-tenth are dwarves.

But now, a thing resembling a giant floating city has suddenly appeared in the Horde, especially in Undercity, which has naturally attracted the Alliance's attention.

If a floating fortress suddenly appeared in the Horde at this time, it would have a significant impact on the Alliance.

"Well, this is just a special ability of me and my father-in-law, and it can't be used for a long time." Rhodes gave a simple explanation of his and Kaido's Flame Cloud ability.

Jaina should have already passed on Kaido's and her own information to the Alliance, so there's no need to hide it.

Moreover, it's best not to offend Dalaran if possible; at least for now, Rhodes doesn't want to offend Dalaran.

"Mr. Rhodes, do you mean that you can create a special kind of cloud?"

"So that the city can fly into the sky, but once you stop, the city will fall down, right?" Ronin asked.

Rhodes nodded.

"Then, could you make some special clouds and store them?"

"Could we create a natural fuel that would allow the city to fly continuously?" Ronin asked.

This is not an insurmountable problem; it's much simpler than the task of making Dalaran fly back then.

If these two people mass-produce some of these special clouds, then if stored properly, they could form a fuel that could make cities fly.

If this method works, the resulting floating city could be even more perfect than the current Dalaran.

Sylvanas and Rhodes' eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Holy crap, there's such a method!

After transforming into his dragon form, creating flame clouds was not difficult for him and Kaido at all; as long as they had enough stamina, they could make as many as they wanted.

If it were truly possible to store oneself, or the fiery cloud created by Kaido.

If stored as a type of fuel, then theoretically, it is indeed possible to build a giant, permanently floating fortress.

"This should be feasible, right? Mr. Rhodes, what do you need to consume to create this kind of flame cloud? Magic or something else?" Rhodes asked.

It is indeed feasible. As long as an instrument is made to store the special clouds they create and use them as fuel, the city can fly for a long time.

This effect is even better than the floating city of Dalaran, since it keeps Dalaran suspended in the sky.

It requires many archmages to expend their own magic power to maintain it, and even the power of connecting to the magic network is needed.

But for the man in front of him, all he needed to do was create a special kind of cloud.

The cost is incredibly low; it's just a mystery what he needs to produce these special clouds.

"Ahem! I hadn't thought of that," Rod said.

I really didn't expect that Flame Cloud could be used in this way. It's true that everyone has their own expertise. These mages' imagination and creativity are truly amazing.

This method seems very feasible.

First, you need to store yourself and the flame cloud created by Kaido to create a continuous power source. Then, by releasing yourself and the flame cloud created by Kaido, you can make a city float in the air permanently.

They and Kaido can create flame clouds, and as long as there is enough food, they can produce a great many in a day.

Sylvanas quickly pulled Rhodes close and whispered in his ear:

"This suggestion is feasible. The mages of Silvermoon City should be able to help you, and even the Forsaken mages under my command can study it."

We can build a giant floating fortress all by ourselves, without agreeing to any of their demands.

Damn it! How come I didn't think of that?

This completely changed Rhodes's significance; he and Kaido had enough stamina to build several flying fortresses.

You must first arm yourself as a Forsaken or a Blood Elf.

Rhodes gave Sylvanas a reassuring look, then came to Rhonin and the others once again.

"The creation of these special clouds is a personal secret, and I cannot reveal too much about it," Rhodes said.

If that's the case, then the fact that one can create an infinite number of Flame Clouds simply by expending a little stamina cannot be revealed.

The mages of Undercity, or rather the blood elf mages of Silvermoon City, could also help with this.

Why should Dalaran give them a share of the spoils if they don't offer some benefits?

I'll post another chapter tonight. That'll be 10,000 words today. Let's do this!

(End of this chapter)