Azeroth: Starting with Eagle Eye in the Necropolis.

I am blessed by the Holy Light. I have the ability to foresee the future. The Holy Light has shown me many images of the future and the past.

"And I also know about the Black Dragonflight, and about Deathwing being corrupted by the Old Gods," Rhodes said with a smile.

This time, Rhodes plans to take down a certain Black Dragon Prince ahead of time, then farm some points. In the future, Azeroth will enter a period of peace for more than three years. In the Earth era, the only boss he can farm, and the one with enough strength, is C'Thun. Oh right, there's also the Fire Elemental Lord Ragnaros, commonly known as the Big Ragnaros.

The girls nodded to each other upon hearing this, without saying anything more. They knew all too well about Rhodes's prophetic abilities. Of course, this was the first time Miss Blue Dragon had experienced the terror of Rhodes.

Onyxia had been causing trouble in Stormwind all along, so it wasn't a big deal that she was discovered, but what happened next was not so simple.

The current rulers of Blackrock Mountain are, on the surface, the two sons of Blackhand, the old Horde orc chieftain, while the rulers of the Dark Iron dwarves in Darkforge are Emperor Thaurissan.

"What do you know? How much do you know about our Black Dragon Legion?" Onyxia asked.

At this moment, the Black Dragon Princess realized how terrifying the man in front of her was. He seemed to know everything and there was nothing that could be hidden from him.

The thought of making an enemy of such a person sent chills down her spine.

"You should be very grateful, Lady Black Dragon. You are now following me and are officially my mount. If you play the role of a mount well, you will achieve great things in the future."

"You might be qualified to become the new Black Dragon Queen, or even the Black Dragon King, but if you dare to defy me, believe me, you don't want to know what the consequences will be." Rhodes lifted Onyxia's chin and said with a mocking expression.

“This is impossible! You can’t possibly defeat my father. You have no idea how strong he is, or what kind of being is behind him,” Onyxia said.

"Heh, it's just that the ancient gods told your father the so-called truth, and then your father went mad, and ended up talking nonsense, thinking that the Titans had deceived them."

"Then you'll have to serve the Void forces and completely purify this world, right?" Rhodes asked with a smile.

"This is the real truth. My father could tell right from wrong. The Titans were a bunch of liars. They were nothing but slaves, no better than the Burning Legion."

"You have no idea what's going on here, and my father only used the Old Gods; he absolutely did not submit to them. No one can be my father's master," Onyxia said.

The Titans are a bunch of liars. Even the power of the Dragon Aspects was not bestowed by the Titans themselves, but by the Guardians. Although it was with the Titans' consent, apart from her own father, there were other proto-dragon kings who were all sealed away by the Titan Guardians. Even Azeroth is not a Titan; this goddess is a true god.

Rhodes chuckled upon hearing this, but didn't say anything to Onyxiado, because part of what this girl said was actually true. In previous versions of the game, the Titans were indeed a group of creator gods, and the highest level at that, especially after they made a formal appearance in version 7.0.

Possessing a planet-sized body, capable of destroying a planet with a single sword strike, it is indeed a god-like life form to mortals.

But they aren't truly selfless; they are the embodiment of order, tasked with spreading order throughout the universe. If something on a planet disrupts the balance, the Titans will intervene, and in more extreme cases, they might even destroy the entire planet's environment. (Recently, Blizzard has been quite frequent, so the book's setting is that the gods are native to Azeroth and were born as goddesses, not the space-worshipping goddess imprisoned by the Titans as the writers did—that's just too far-fetched.)

The simplest example is that Draenor was originally a plant-based planet, somewhat similar to Katachon in the Warhammer universe, but Aggramar forcibly changed all of that.

They created the Titans, which then disrupted the ecological balance of the entire planet. The explanation at the time was that the overgrowth of plants would destroy the planet.

The transformation of Azeroth was even more thorough, but it did not completely wipe out the Void forces; many native life forms still exist in Azeroth.

For example, trolls, elves, proto-dragons, pandaren, and even mantid are all life forms native to Azeroth.

While the Titans weren't perfect, compared to the absolute corruption of the Old Gods, who turned all life into shadow monsters and completely stripped them of their free will, they were actually a tiny bit better. Of course, the Holy Light did the best in this respect.

The six fundamental forces in the universe are essentially all about expanding their power and transforming the universe into whatever they desire.

What Rhodes wants to do is not to rely on a certain Force, but to continuously increase his own power, transforming himself from a pawn into the player.

The Heroes of Might and Magic system is not just about summoning units. There are also gods in the Heroes of Might and Magic world, such as the goddess Asha. Rhodes wanted to see if something different would drop after truly slaying an Old God.

After giving some instructions to Lady Rhodes, he went to meet King Varian of Stormwind. Varian had been getting used to fighting alongside the two Holy Light elementals for the past few days.

They were always on the training field. Although Rhode made a slight joke about himself when gifting the Holy Light Elements, it has to be said that these two Holy Light Elements were really powerful.

Firstly, they are flying units, which inherently possess extremely high flexibility and mobility. Secondly, they have the support of holy light magic, with various blessings and healing spells that can greatly enhance their combat power.

"Lord Rhodes, what brings you here?" King Varian asked, sheathing his weapon upon seeing Rhodes.

"It seems you get along well. Their power is especially effective in combating darkness and chaos," Rhodes said with a smile, glancing at the holy light elementals.

"Indeed, their radiance can dispel fatigue, heal wounds, and even make my blade sharper."

"I owe you a favor, Rhodes. Just tell me, what do you need Stormwind for?" Varian asked.

“Brother Varian, I have a suggestion. This time, we won’t take a boat, nor will we use flying mounts or teleportation magic. I plan to take you on land.”

"I'll cross the Burning Steppes, then head to Blackrock Mountain, and finally return to Lordaeron. I plan to take care of some minor business in the Blackrock Mountains along the way." Rhodes smiled and stated his purpose directly.

“Rhodes, I’m bringing my son and the nobles of Stormwind to attend the new queen’s coronation ceremony. We’re not going to fight some evil force. Aren’t you being a bit too hasty?” Varian said, frowning.

Rhodes is clearly up to no good again. This time he's eyeing the old tribes of Blackrock Mountain, but it seems unnecessary at this time.

“It’s just on the way. Don’t you want to collect some debts from the Black Dragon Legion? Let me tell you, there’s a Black Dragon Prince entrenched over Blackrock Mountain,” Rhodes said.

“I would love to go and slay the dragon Rhodes, but I would not take my son with me,” Varian said.

Chapter 310 Varian's Advice: Return to Lordaeron

This time, I'm here to attend the coronation ceremony of the Queen of Lordaeron, not to fight you to slay a dragon, even though I have a deep-seated hatred for the black dragon.

But conquering Blackrock Mountain is no joke. The forces there are complex and intertwined, including Dark Iron dwarves, Blackrock orcs, and recently, fire elementals have even appeared, making it extremely dangerous.

“I can guarantee your safety, and this time I’m executing a decapitation strike; we’ll only attack the upper levels of Blackrock Spire,” Rhodes said.

In Rhodes's opinion, conquering the upper levels of Blackrock Spire wasn't too difficult. The only challenge was the large number of orcs from the Blackrock Horde, which would take some time to kill.

However, it's worth it. We can't wait until the tribe comes to attack Blackrock Mountain a few years later and then take all these Blackrock orcs back to incorporate them.

“That won’t work either, Rhodes. You need to think this through. The upper levels of Blackrock Spire are the territory of the Blackrock Orcs. I know you are very strong, and I admire your courage. I want to go with you to achieve this heroic victory, but I have to consider all the nobles and our companions in Stormwind. Many of the nobles who are going to the ceremony this time have never been on the battlefield or received any special training. They are not much different from ordinary people.”

"If you really want to fight, I can oblige, but it will have to wait until after the ceremony. Once I'm safely back home, I'll gather an army to go with you, and you'll also lead some Knights of the Silver Hand," Varian said.

A war is not a game that can be started on a whim. Rhodes is extremely powerful and has mysterious beings under his command, possibly providing support from Titan-level beings. However, he is just a mortal king, and he must consider the future of his country.

Taking a group of powerless nobles and his young son to the battlefield is an extremely irrational act.

Upon hearing this, Rhodes nodded, realizing that his thinking was indeed a bit too far-fetched. Although this was an easy matter for him, it was a big deal for Varian.

He could guarantee a 100% victory, but Varian could not. War kills people, and he had to think about his son and the nobles of Stormwind.

The nobles of Stormwind had already suffered heavy losses due to the execution of a number of people implicated in Katarina's affair. If they suffer any further losses, the noble power in Stormwind will disappear, which would be extremely detrimental to the feudal monarch.

"Okay, I admit I was being a bit presumptuous and didn't consider your feelings."

"In that case, I will use a teleportation spell to bring everyone to Lordaeron," Rhodes said, nodding.

“Thank you very much for your understanding, Rhodes. Once we return to Stormwind, I will immediately begin preparations for this operation,” Varian nodded and said.

“Alright, Varian, you’re right.” Rhodes readily agreed and nodded.

“It was my oversight. Attending Galiya’s coronation ceremony is the top priority right now, and we really shouldn’t cause any unforeseen complications. So let’s stick to the original plan and head straight to Lordaeron.”

Varian's words made perfect sense, and after a moment's thought, Rhodes realized that he had indeed acted too hastily.

He may pursue prestige and power, but given his current status—Grand Marshal of the Alliance and Regent of Lordaeron—he needs to consider the overall situation and the plight of his allies.

Let Nefarian live a little longer, let him study the Chromatic Dragonflight further, and after Lordaeron is officially established, I will lead the Lordaeron army and the Knights of the Silver Hand to attack.

At that time, not only can the Blackrock Orcs of Blackrock Mountain be wiped out, but the Dark Iron Dwarves can also be reinstated to the Alliance. I wonder if Emperor Thaurissan has managed to win back his wife by then.

Perhaps I can prevent the tragedy of Emperor Thaurissan being killed by his father-in-law.

Seeing that Rhodes was so understanding, Varian smiled and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Rhodes. I assure you that after the ceremony, once I return to Stormwind and stabilize the situation, I will fully support your plan to wipe out Blackrock Mountain. At that time, the Lion Banner of Stormwind will fly alongside the banner of Lordaeron atop Blackrock Mountain."

“I look forward to that day.” Rhodes extended his hand and shook hands firmly with Varian, the two bigwigs of the alliance reaching a consensus.

After chatting with Varian for a while and giving his disciple Anduin some pointers, Rhodes bid farewell to Varian, returned to his residence, and found Jaina and the other women to explain the situation.

“I also think you were too hasty, Rhodes. Saying you’re going to break up and then immediately go to Blackrock Mountain is indeed a bit too arbitrary,” Jaina said with a sigh of relief.

That's right. When Rhodes left, she wanted to stop him, but thankfully King Varian didn't agree. Otherwise, they would have had to accompany Rhodes to fight in Blackrock Mountain again. That place is inhabited by Dark Iron dwarves and orcs, unlike a certain black dragon princess who is all alone in Stormwind. Rhodes only needs to flip the table to force her to reveal her true form, and she will have nowhere to escape.

“Miss Teregosa, we are about to travel to Lordaeron. Would you like to continue traveling with us?” Rhodes turned to the blue dragon and asked.

“Of course, it’s only been a short time. I hope to stay by Lord Rhodes’ side and learn more about the secrets of Azeroth and the Black Dragonflight,” Tyrion said with a smile.

He couldn't possibly leave Rhodes so easily. Rhodes had too many secrets, some even involving ancient secrets. Had the Holy Light really shown him so many things?

The Old Gods and even the Titans are really interesting. Talygosa has a feeling that if she followed Rhodes, she might be able to find out one of the Black Dragon Kings.

If Neltharion the Black Dragonflight can be reported to Malygos the Blue Dragonflight, the Blue Dragonflight will surely be able to recover.

"Let's rest tonight, we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning," Rhodes said.

Actually, Rhodes had another regret. Near Stormwind, there was a key place that Rhodes really wanted to explore: Karazhan, the former residence of Medivh, the Guardian, on Deadwind Pass. It contained a large collection of Guardian tomes and, through the efforts of two generations of Guardians, had gathered the most advanced spells.

Furthermore, during Sargeras' possession of Medivh, the Fallen Lady also assembled a Black Knight army to collect artifacts for him, including the Death Knight's artifact, the Apocalypse Sword, which is currently among them.

Rhodes wanted to take out the demon sword and give it to his Death Knight Scythe, but after thinking about it, he gave up. There were many things involved in Karazhan, and he had to wait. Medivh had not given him the key to Karazhan. The key was currently with another apprentice, Khadgar, and he could only enter by finding Khadgar.

Karazhan's magical defenses are not something that ordinary people can break through. Although Rhodes' current mana is powerful, his understanding of magic is still lacking. Forcibly breaking through them would damage the things inside.

Everyone nodded and went their separate ways; nothing more was said that night.

In the square of Stormwind Castle, a massive arcane circle was drawn. King Varian Wrynn, Prince Anduin, and a host of important nobles from Stormwind gathered there. Many of them were experiencing such a long-distance group teleportation for the first time, their faces filled with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.

"Please stand in the teleportation array. Gina and I will cast a teleportation spell to transport you all to Lordaeron. Please don't be nervous," Rhodes said, noticing the nervousness of the nobles.

Rhodes stood at the edge of the magic circle, surrounded by Jaina, Fenna, Anveena, and Tyrion Lannister in her high elf form. Onyxia, ordered to remain in human form, stood to Rhodes' side and slightly behind, her expression still somewhat uncertain.

Clearly, he was still processing the astonishing information Rhodes had revealed earlier, and pondering his future situation, wondering if he really had to continue following this human.

Onyxia glanced at Rhodes, knowing that news of her defeat by humans would soon spread from Stormwind, and her father and brother would surely receive the news.

In fact, even if Rhodes hadn't gone to Blackrock Mountain to find Nefarian, Nefarian would have come looking for Rhodes anyway. Then we could see if this so-called Son of the Light was really as powerful as he claimed.

The strength of myself and my brother is not on the same level. Moreover, my brother is more proficient in various common spells of Azeroth, has a large number of talented people under his command, and has even developed a war unit called the Chromatic Dragonkin, and has even enslaved a red dragon.

"Everyone, please take your positions. The teleportation is about to begin," Jaina announced loudly, then began to guide the surging arcane energy together with Rhodes.

Blue arcane light surged from Rhodes and Jaina's hands, pouring into the magic circle beneath their feet. The entire circle was instantly illuminated, and the complex runes lit up one by one, emitting a buzzing sound.

Seeing this, Tyrion Lannister also raised her hand, releasing azure magic. Her magic complemented Jaina's arcane energy, making the light of the magic circle even more stable and dazzling. With two top mages working together, the safety of this teleportation was beyond doubt. The blue dragon's magical talent was also quite formidable, allowing her to coordinate with the spellcasting.

This kind of large-scale spell that teleports hundreds of people requires three top-tier mages to cast together. Of course, if it were Anvina, one person would be enough, but Rhodes does not intend to reveal Anvina's identity. Right now, she is just playing the role of a paladin apprentice.

"Let's go." Rhodes gave a soft shout, and the magic circle erupted with a blinding light, completely engulfing everyone within it. The next moment, the plaza was empty, leaving only the gradually dissipating arcane ripples.

……

When the dazzling light of the teleportation dissipated, the group found themselves in unfamiliar land.

The magnificent city of Lordaeron, scarred by war, stands before us. Although some of the city walls are still under repair, its indomitable spirit is more imposing than ever before.

Chapter 311 The Royal Banquet, the True Grand Marshal of the Alliance

Having already received the news, Lordaeron was prepared. A squad of royal guards in gleaming armor stood solemnly on both sides, led by Calia Menethil, who was dressed in an elegant gown and had her long golden hair carefully styled.

Before Rhodes set off, he had already sent a message to Princess Gallia, so Lordaeron had prepared a grand welcoming ceremony.