Azeroth: Starting with Eagle Eye in the Necropolis.

Soon, the Mother of Light, Xerath, will descend upon Azeroth. At that time, the Holy Light emanating from the Mother of Light will surely be absorbed by Azeroth, as it is the most primordial Holy Light.

Rhodes suddenly remembered a plot point: when Illidan was spying on the Burning Legion's stronghold, Argus, he was discovered by Kil'jaeden, and the Mother of Light intervened to protect him. However, according to the novel's plot, Illidan would have been doomed without help from others.

Strangely, Xerath's body shattered after arriving in Azeroth, and her strength was greatly reduced. When she was transforming Illidan, she was actually shot to pieces by him. Is it possible that Xerath made a connection with Azeroth and gave most of her Holy Light to Azeroth?

“You will definitely find a way to deal with the power of the Holy Light, but you will need to figure out a way to deal with the power of the Fel. Rhodes, Sargeras is a complete villain. If he gets his hands on me, he will definitely try to enslave me. The Soul of Argus is a good example of this. So you absolutely cannot cooperate with him, understand?” Azeroth said.

“That is of course the great Azeroth. I would never cooperate with Sargeras, no matter who I cooperate with,” Rhodes nodded and said.

Although Sargeras is powerful enough, his style of doing things is too cruel. He tortures his fellow Titan Argus in a crazy way, turning him into a slave and constantly exploiting him, extracting his death power to resurrect all the Legion demons. You can imagine what would happen if he fell into his hands.

"That's good. You need to find a way to obtain the power of fel energy. This is the last power I need to acquire, and it's also the most difficult to obtain because fel energy can be said to be the enemy of all life. Only after obtaining the power of holy light will I be able to absorb fel energy to protect me from being killed or corrupted by it."

“No problem,” Rod said with a smile.

Actually, fel energy isn't that hard to get. Although the most fundamental power of fel energy is in Sargeras, others also have it, such as Kil'jaeden. Kil'jaeden has always been good at turning others against their own side, so this time I'll try to turn him against my own side!

When Kil'jaeden is in utter despair and on the verge of collapse, and discovers that Sargeras' words were all lies, that will be the best time to turn him against Sargeras.

"We had a very pleasant conversation, Rhodes. I won't let you work for me for nothing. I am the goddess who controls the power of life. Life is my source of power. I can infuse you with powerful life force, transforming your life level from a mortal into a demigod of life."

"This is my reward to you now. After you complete the task I have given you, I will grant you even greater power. I will help you unleash the six fundamental forces and help you become a true god-like being," Azeroth said.

Of all the mortals born in Azeroth, Rhodes is the only one she has her eye on, one who has the potential to become a true god in the future.

"You are going to grant me the power of life, elevate my life level, and make me a demigod. Does that mean I've become the God of the Wilderness?" Rhodes asked in surprise.

"You can also understand it this way: you will gain immortality, and you will have everything that other wilderness demigods have."

From this day forward, you will be bound to the Emerald Dream, and your soul will be bound to the Crimson Wilderness of the Shadowlands. Even in death, you will await resurrection within the Emerald Dream.

"And you are different from the other demigods of the wilderness. If you die, I will personally expend my life energy to resurrect you," Azeroth said.

"I, a human, can become a demigod of the wilderness." Happiness came a little too suddenly; I'm about to become the druid's boss.

"You are not an ordinary human. You and the humans of Azeroth do not belong to the same species. Although you look exactly the same, the humans of Azeroth are creations of the Titans that have degenerated into this world."

"But you evolved from ordinary life forms. You are not fundamentally different from other wilderness demigods, so you can receive my life energy infusion and become a new wilderness demigod."

Chapter 349 Going to find the demigod Cenarius, the bridge of life

Rhodes was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. Well, strictly speaking, he was indeed not a human from the world of Azeroth.

According to evolutionary theory, humans also evolved from apes or ancient apes. Theoretically, they are not much different from the wild beast forms of some wild demigods in the world of Azeroth before their metamorphosis. They are all naturally born and raised by nature.

The humans of Azeroth are pure Titan creations, as are the dwarves and gnomes. Even the orcs of Draenor can be said to be an evolution of Titan creations. These creatures are the result of the Gronn's degeneration, and the Gronn's ancestors were life forms created by the Titans using elemental power.

Night elves, or rather all elves, are all dark trolls who absorbed the radiation from the Well of Eternity and became living beings. Strictly speaking, the true intelligent civilization of Azeroth should be the trolls, or the Aqir, and the Pandaren should also be considered.

"This...this gift is too generous, how can I accept it? Great Azeroth, shall we begin now?" This is a golden opportunity to rise to the top in one step, and Rhodes would naturally not miss it.

"The bestowal of the life force is not a simple transfer of energy, Rhodes. It is a reshaping of the very essence of existence, a process of deeply connecting your soul imprint with the life network of Azeroth."

Moreover, you have only arrived here as a soul; your physical body has not yet formed a deep connection with the Emerald Dream. If your soul were to be infused with life force first, your body would not be able to withstand it.

If I were to attempt this directly from my still-dormant source, even with careful control, it might be too grandiose—like trying to fill a cup with the entire ocean; the result would likely be a broken container, not a cup filled with water.

Rhodes then realized the risks involved. He had been so absorbed in his dream of becoming a demigod that he hadn't considered the dangers of the process.

"I see, great Azeroth. Then... how can I safely accept this gift?"

"You need a medium, a guide who has long been perfectly integrated with the Emerald Dream and the Laws of Life. Cenarius, son of the moon god, son of nature and dreams, is himself one of the manifestations of the Laws of Life in this world."

Cenarius's power is gentle yet resilient, nourishing all things; he is one of the purest demigods of the wilderness. "Azeroth continued."

"He can guide my life essence to help you achieve a leap in your life level in a way that is most suitable for your current state."

Alright! It turns out I still need to find Cenarius after all this time, so I really have an inexplicable connection with this demigod teacher.

Now Rhodes has figured some things out. No wonder Cenarius was so friendly and even very enthusiastic when they first met.

This is because Cenarius already knew that he would become a demigod of the wilderness in the future, or rather, that becoming a demigod of the wilderness was just a transitional state for him.

After all, according to Xerath, his potential is that of a true god, so he has to work harder.

"Go to 'Tree Dwelling in the Woods' at the border of Ashenvale and Felwood to find him," Azeroth gave the clear directions.

"When you are ready, call my name, and I will bring you here together to the very heart of this Emerald Dreamland."

Here, the life force is at its purest, with the least interference, making it an ideal place for essential sublimation.

“I understand, great Azeroth. I will inform the Moon Goddess of this matter as soon as I leave, and set off immediately to find Cenarius,” Rhodes said.

The ancient war is about to begin, and I must increase my strength quickly. The infusion of life force should be able to further enhance my strength.

“Remember, Rhodes, after this ascension, you will become a pure life demigod—a member of the Wild Gods, resonating with the Emerald Dream.”

"Go, Rhodes, Cenarius will sense the mark on you." After saying this, Azeroth used his immense power to push Rhodes out. After another wave of dizziness, Rhodes' consciousness, or rather his soul, left the Emerald Dream and returned to his body.

As his consciousness returned, Rhodes opened his eyes and found himself still standing by the Moonlight Spring in the Hall of Elune. The High Priestess of the Moon stood quietly not far away. At this moment, the divine radiance on her body had dissipated, and she had returned to her previous appearance and expression. It seemed that the Moon Goddess Elune had already left.

“It seems you have received guidance, Lord Rhodes,” the High Priestess of the Moon Goddess nodded to Rhodes and asked.

“Yes, I successfully met Elune, the Moon Goddess, and under her guidance, I met the great planetary soul, Azeroth,” Rhodes nodded and said.

“This is truly the highest honor, Lord Rhodes. Congratulations! The Moon Goddess has told me that I will now follow your command. Lord Rhodes, does Edolas have any tasks for you?” the High Priestess of the Moon Goddess asked.

When Elune left her body, she gave her a divine decree that she should unconditionally obey Rhodes's commands after he awoke.

It's truly unexpected that Rhodes would actually meet the great soul of the planet, Azeroth itself. This is an unparalleled glory that even the Green Dragon Queen didn't have.

Rhodes nodded and told him about the part about finding Cenarius, omitting the details of Azeroth himself and his grand plan to absorb the six fundamental forces of the universe. He only explained that Azeroth would bless him in order to deal with the impending danger. The high priest nodded without surprise.

“I understand, Lord Rhodes. Lord Cenarius is indeed the embodiment of life and dreams.”

He should be deep in Ashenvale right now. Tyrande knows the path to the demigod's abode; she will guide you. The High Priestess of the Moon waved her hand, summoning Tyrande once more.

The residence of the demigod Cenarius was the one that Tyrande knew best among all the priestesses, as her childhood sweetheart, Malfurion, lived there.

Rhodes nodded and followed the High Priestess of the Moon out of the Temple of the Moon. Rhodes had already been inside for a day and a night.

After emerging, the High Priestess of the Moon immediately summoned Tyrande and informed her of the current situation.

"There's no time to lose, you should set off now."

"I understand, High Priest. I will definitely bring Rhodes safely to the demigod Cenarius," Tyrande nodded solemnly.

Rhodes looked at Tyrande and said, "Thank you for your help, Lady Tyrande."

“It is my honor to serve Azeroth and the Moon Goddess, Lord Rhodes. I am very familiar with the path to the abode of the demigod Cenarius. One of my... friends has been studying the druidic path there with Lord Cenarius for many years,” Tyrande said with a slight bow.

So we get to see Malfurion again this time. I wonder what amazing druidic spells he and the demigod have learned this time.

The High Priestess of the Moon handed over an exquisite leather water pouch: "This contains water from the Moonwell, which will keep you alert and strong on your journey. May Elune illuminate your path."

Rhodes took the water pouch and hung it on his waist: "Thank you, High Priest, we shall set off now."

Tyrande nodded slightly, gracefully flipping herself onto Holy Radiance. The unicorn let out a pleasant hiss and obediently carried her around in a small circle. It seemed that it and Tyrande had gotten along quite well during the day she was away.

Rhodes shook his head helplessly, walked to his quietly waiting unicorn, and mounted it.

Tyrande patted Holy Light's neck and galloped toward the forest path outside the Temple of the Moon, with Rhodes following closely behind on his mount.

After leaving the area of ​​the Temple of the Moon, they quickly disappeared into the ancient forests of Ashenvale.

The forests of Ashenvale are different from the other woodlands Rhodes had traversed before. The trees here are taller and older, and many of the giant trees have trunks so thick that it would take dozens of people to encircle them.

The tree canopy intertwines high up to form an almost opaque green dome, with only scattered beams of light penetrating the gaps in the leaves like divine fingers, casting ever-changing patches of light on the soft, humus-covered ground.

It must be said that the ecological environment of ancient Kalimdor is even better than it was 1 years ago, giving Rhodes a wonderful feeling of being in the forest of Pandora in the movie Avatar.

The air was filled with the scent of damp earth, the faint fragrance of decaying wood, and some indescribable life pulse belonging to the primeval forest.

“Let’s follow this ancient tree path,” Tyrande led the way. Having spent years in the forest, she was very familiar with the area.

"It will take about two and a half days to reach the Temple of Lingo, which is an outpost in the Heart of the Forest. From there, it will take another day and a half to travel northeast to enter the area where Lord Cenarius is frequently active."

Rhodes nodded and rode the unicorn to catch up. The two sacred creatures were extremely fast, maintaining a steady speed even in the complex terrain of the forest.

As evening fell, they camped by a clear creek. Tyrande skillfully gathered firewood and lit a small fire, then took out dried berries and biscuits from his pack for dinner. Two unicorns drank from the creek.

Nothing particularly noteworthy happened along the way, and on the evening of the third day, Rhodes and Tyrande arrived at a secluded valley surrounded by ring-shaped hills.

At the entrance to the valley, two ancient trees growing opposite each other naturally curve into the shape of an arch, their trunks blooming with flowers that never fade.

“This is the entrance to the valley,” Tyrande said, stopping her mount and pointing ahead.

"Passing through this natural archway, you enter Lord Cenarius's sacred domain."

Rhodes nodded, the two exchanged a glance, and together entered the magnificent archway, stepping into the realm of the demigods.

A tall figure had been waiting for a long time. Rhodes was very familiar with this figure: the lower body of a stag, the upper body of a night elf, and the wild demigod Cenarius.

“I have been waiting for you, chosen one of Azeroth,” Cenarius said, looking at Rhodes and Tyrande.

Not long ago, his mother Elune had told him the truth.

Chapter 350 Infusion of Life Force, A New Wilderness Demigod

The great Azeroth personally ordered him to act as the bridge, helping Rhodes gain life energy. This was an unparalleled honor and a sign of the great Azeroth's trust. He absolutely could not let Azeroth down and had to take good care of this new Wilderness demigod, his new brother.

Tyrande immediately dismounted and bowed respectfully: "Lord Cenarius, may the moonlight forever illuminate your path."

Rhodes dismounted from his unicorn and bowed slightly in the manner of the night elves: "Homage to you, son of nature and forest, great Azeroth has guided me to seek your help."

Looking at the old stag before him, Rhodes was filled with emotion. How long ago was it that Cenarius had selflessly helped him when he was still weak? In the Battle of Mount Hyjal, he was even almost killed by Archimonde. Rhodes had a deep affection for this demigod.

Cenarius stood there, as if he were the embodiment of the entire forest.

He was younger and more vibrant than the image Rod remembered him as being ten thousand years in the future.

“Welcome to my sanctuary in the woods, the chosen one of Azeroth, and Tyrande, daughter of the moon goddess,” Cenarius said.

“Cenarius, now that I have obtained powerful life energy and become a demigod of the Wilderness of Life, I hope to learn from you for a period of time, to learn how to manipulate life,” Rhodes said, bowing to Cenarius.

“You’re welcome, Rhodes. It is only right that I guide you on how to use life energy. You will not be worse than me in the future, and may even surpass me. That is inevitable,” Cenarius said.

“I sensed... a powerful life energy within you, a sacred power, and other powers.”

This is extremely rare among mortals, and even more remarkable is that these forces maintain a delicate balance within your body without conflicting with each other.

This is a situation I have never seen before. Perhaps this is why Azeroth chose you. You can rest here for the day.

"Tomorrow we will begin the ceremony, and I will take you to the Emerald Dream, not just as a soul, but as a body," Cenarius said.