Azeroth: Starting with Eagle Eye in the Necropolis.

One of the main reasons why Rhodes had to do it himself, as a demigod of the wilderness, was that he could not be brought into the Emerald Dream by other druids, nor could he enter this dream world in his physical form. Only demigods of the wilderness and members of the Green Dragonflight could enter this place.

“During my long journey, I have been fortunate to encounter the wisdom and power of various worlds, and I am grateful for the gifts of Azeroth,” Rhodes replied cautiously.

"But as Azeroth said, I need a guide to help me safely receive the gifts of the source of life and complete the sublimation of my life level."

“Well, we’ll talk later. Tyrande, you can rest in the treehouse in the forest for now. Malfurion is waiting for you; you can go and see him. As for those two sacred beasts of the forest…”

His gaze lingered on "Holy Radiance" for a moment, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. The magical beast that Rhodes brought indeed possessed an extremely rich life force and natural power, as if it were a sacred beast of the forest.

Perhaps I should also try to cultivate some of these unique life forms. Although the tree spirits and the children of the forest are my offspring, this sacred unicorn also has its merits.

“Interesting creatures, though they have some… peculiar preferences, but they are pure in nature and full of life force. They will be very comfortable here.”

Tyrande nodded respectfully: "Thank you for your hospitality, Lord Cenarius."

She then bowed to Rhodes, turned and left to find Malfurion, for she and Malfurion had much to say to each other.

“There’s no need to be so formal in calling me a 'demigod,' Rhodes. To me, you are not a complete stranger. Azeroth entrusted you to me, and I will do my utmost to fulfill that trust and responsibility,” Cenarius said.

“I am deeply grateful, Cenarius… teacher.” Rhodes readily changed his form of address, his tone becoming even more sincere.

“I come from a distant tributary of time, where your teachings and sacrifices have greatly helped me and my world. It is my greatest honor to be able to truly follow you and learn the mysteries of life.”

Cenarius smiled knowingly, nodded, and accepted the title and the respect it implied.

"Then come with me, Rhodes. You need to rest well tonight and let your mind and body synchronize with this ancient forest."

"Your dwelling is ready, right beside a Tree of Life, where the air is most peaceful and pure, helping you to calm the various forces within you and lay the foundation for tomorrow's ritual." Cenarius turned and gestured for Rhodes to follow.

Rhodes nodded and followed Cenarius. They passed through a patch of glowing ferns and came to the foot of an enormous ancient tree. The trunk of this tree would probably require dozens of people to encircle it, and its canopy covered the entire area like a dome. Countless tendrils emitting a soft white light hung from the branches and leaves, like a still waterfall of starlight.

At the base of the tree, a comfortable tree cavity has naturally formed, lined with dry, fragrant moss and soft leaves, like a warm nest.

“This is where you will rest tonight. The forest will protect your dreams and soothe your mind,” Cenarius said.

"I will come to pick you up at sunrise tomorrow morning."

Remember, before the ceremony begins, try to clear your mind and listen to the sounds of the wind, the flowing water, and the trees growing, and feel the heartbeat of the earth beneath your feet.

You need to become part of the forest first in order to better embrace the essence of life.

"I understand, teacher," Rhodes replied solemnly. In fact, his healing magic was, in a sense, also a life spell, and even better than Holy Light in terms of healing and recovery effects. Holy Light only had the effect of healing, but not the effect of restoring strength.

Cenarius patted Rhodes on the shoulder, and a warm and gentle natural energy flowed into Rhodes' body, instantly dispelling the fatigue from his days of travel and clearing his mind.

"Rest well, my student. Tomorrow, we will meet the soul of this world together." With that, Cenarius disappeared into the shadows of the forest, coming and going without a sound.

Rod entered the tree hollow, sat cross-legged on the ground, emptied his mind, and began to quietly feel the breath of nature and the energy of life.

The last time Rhodes visited the residence of the demigod Cenarius, the demigod actually intended to let Rhodes experience the power of life. However, at that time, Rhodes relied solely on his own magic book to learn, and he spent most of his evenings playing with the female elf Caponia. Since Rhodes had just transmigrated, he naturally did not understand the demigod's good intentions.

But now he finally understands just how strong the life force is in the demigod's abode. But to be honest, Rhodes doesn't regret the situation back then, since he himself couldn't comprehend the life force.

Time flew by, and the first golden-red rays of dawn pierced the canopy of the Grey Valley forest.

Cenarius's figure had already quietly appeared beneath the giant tree. Inside the tree hollow, Rhodes slowly opened his eyes. The deep resonance and meditation of the night had made him feel that his condition had reached an unprecedented peak.

“Teacher, I am ready.” Rhodes stood up and bowed to Cenarius.

Cenarius looked at Rhodes, his eyes showing approval. "I can feel the forest's presence with you. Very good, this is the ideal state for the ritual."

He said nothing more, walked up to Rhodes, and extended his hands. “Take my hands, relax, and do not resist my guidance. We will open a door to the core of the Emerald Dream.”

Rhodes did as he was told and grasped Cenarius's hand. In an instant, a powerful force of nature surged from Cenarius's palm.

The surrounding scenery began to ripple and blur like water; giant trees, ferns, morning light… all the real objects lost their clear outlines, transforming into flowing colors and light. Rhodes felt a strange sense of weightlessness, completely different from when his soul entered the Emerald Dream.

When his vision cleared again, Rhodes returned to the place he had left before, the dwelling place of Azeroth, the core of the Emerald Dream.

At this moment, the demigod Cenarius was kneeling on the ground, paying homage to the great Azeroth. This was the first time he had been allowed to come here, an unparalleled honor.

After speaking with Cenarius, Azeroth gestured for Rhodes to come forward and begin the life infusion. A bridge made of green life energy appeared in front of the two of them. Cenarius then came to the bridge to prepare for the final ritual.

“Step onto this bridge, Rhodes, do not be afraid, open your heart and mind and accept this gift that comes from the world itself.”

Rhodes took a deep breath and stepped onto the emerald bridge of light. A massive projection of Azeroth's soul shot out an emerald beam of light that struck Rhodes, while Cenarius unleashed his life domain to help Rhodes digest the power.

Every cell in Rhodes' body was cheering and greedily absorbing the most primal life force.

His bones glowed faintly, as if they had turned to jade; his blood flowed like rivers and seas, carrying the vitality of new life; his muscle fibers became more resilient, containing a wild power; his skin seemed to be covered with an invisible layer of skin that was perfectly in harmony with nature. At this moment, even if Rhodes relied solely on his physical strength, he could take on a black dragon one-on-one.

But the changes are far more than just physical; Rhodes' soul is also being purified by life energy, undergoing a fundamental transformation under the cleansing influence of this life source.

Gradually transcending the level of mortals and moving towards demigodhood, the connection with the Emerald Dream allows for free entry and exit from the Emerald Dream, just like other Wilderness demigods, and in physical form.

The essence of the Wilderness Demigod is being forged within him.

Rhodes' heart pounded, thump! thump! thump!

All the Wilderness Demigods sensed that a new brother had been born, a new Wilderness Demigod.

Chapter 351 Rhodes Wilderness Demigod Form, Golden-Green Divine Dragon

On the emerald green bridge of light, Rhodes' body was completely enveloped by pure life force.

Every inch of skin, every cell, is rejoicing, greedily absorbing the gifts from the very source of the world.

Under the influence of the primal force of life, his soul is breaking free from the shackles of mortals and evolving towards a higher level of life. Countless fine green lines emerge and intertwine on the surface of his soul, forming a natural imprint that shares the same origin as the Jade Dream.

This mark permanently linked his existence to the life network of Azeroth, making Rhodes a member of the Wilderness demigods.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Cenarius closed his eyes and focused his mind, fully unleashing his life domain to guide and channel this massive energy flow for Rhodes.

He could sense the astonishing transformation taking place within Rhodes' body—it was not just an increase in power, but a fundamental leap in the level of life. Rhodes was far stronger than an ordinary demigod of the wilderness; he was already extremely powerful before receiving the infusion of life energy.

Kaiserlas was also interested in seeing where Rhodes's limits were, so she increased her power output. The life force was plentiful for Edolas; she could draw energy from the void of space at any time.

“Hold on, Rhodes,” Cenarius’s voice came through the mental link.

"The fusion of the life force takes time. Allow this power to permeate every corner of your body. Do not resist it; become a part of it and absorb this power."

Rhodes remained conscious amidst the torrent of energy. Come on, boss, you make it sound so easy, why don't you try it yourself!

At this moment, Rhodes' body seemed to be experiencing both pain and pleasure. The infusion of life energy made every cell in his body cheer, yet every cell was being torn apart by the life energy and then reorganized. This kind of pain was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

If it weren't for his high mental energy, Rhodes would have been turned into an idiot by now.

[High-level life force infusion detected...]

[Unlock New Ability: Wilderness Demigod Form]

[Gained Trait: Emerald Dream Link]

[Gain Trait: Immortal Body (Wilderness Demigod Version)]

[Hero attributes have been comprehensively enhanced... All attributes increased by 5.]

Since drinking from the Well of Eternity, Rhodes' attributes have been greatly enhanced once again. His attack and defense have now exceeded 15, making him stronger than some melee heroes.

As for magical power, it has all broken through to over thirty. To put it bluntly, Rhodes' magical power is now more than enough for a single battle. Due to his high intelligence, Rhodes' magic value is over a thousand points, and his strength attribute is even more abnormal.

Time lost its meaning in the Emerald Dream, and Rhodes had no idea how much time had passed.

As the emerald beam of light projected from Azeroth gradually weakened and finally dissipated, Rhodes slowly opened his eyes.

He still stood on the verdant bridge of light, but the whole world had become completely different in his eyes.

The air was no longer just a gas, but an ocean of flowing life energy. He could "hear" the whispers of ancient trees in the distance, "smell" the breath of microorganisms in the soil, and "feel" the pulse of all life in the entire Emerald Dream.

Is this the perception of a demigod? Or is it the perception unique to life-giving demigods?

Rhodes looked down at his hands. His skin was covered with an almost invisible emerald green glow, a natural manifestation of the life force overflowing from his body.

He clenched his fist gently, feeling not only the strength of his muscles, but also the support of the entire natural world.

Rhodes' appearance did not change, but he gained a transformation skill, which was not a giant of light that turned into energy like holy light.

Instead, it changes its body shape through life energy, a transformation similar to that of a druid. Rhodes' transformation form is a golden-green dragon.

I never expected that I would have an extra transformation skill, or rather, this was what Azeroth had arranged for me, the true form of a Wilderness demigod.

“Success.” Cenarius’s voice was filled with satisfaction. “Welcome to the ranks of the Wild Gods, Rhodes. You are now an official member of the Azerothian life network.”

“Thank you, teacher. Without your guidance, I could not have withstood such immense energy,” Rhodes said sincerely.

“This is your own destiny; I merely offered a small favor,” Cenarius said, shaking his head.

Just then, the massive and hazy projection of Azeroth's soul rippled once more.

"...Very good...The bridge of life has been built...Rhodes...You are now a true demigod of the wilderness...Feel this power...Be familiar with it...Use it...The transformation ability I gave you is a gift to you."

After the transformation, your melee combat abilities will be greatly increased... however, the power of your spells will not be enhanced... as for your appearance... I sensed your deep reverence for this totem... therefore, I modified your appearance to resemble this... I hope you like it.”

“Thank you for your gift, great Azeroth.” Rhodes bowed.

"No need to be polite with me. You can try this new transformation. As your strength increases, this transformed form will also become stronger," said the giant phantom of Azeroth.

Rhodes nodded, feeling the surging life energy within him, filled with curiosity and anticipation for the "transformation ability" that Azeroth had mentioned.

He instinctively focused his mind on the newly acquired power—and unleashed the Wilderness Demigod Transformation.

"Let me try... just how powerful is this form?"

As soon as Rhodes had a thought, the emerald green light around him suddenly became intense!

Life energy surged from within him like a tide, forming fine golden lines on the surface of Rhodes' skin. These lines intertwined with the original green energy, creating complex and green patterns.

Rhodes' body began to undergo astonishing changes. His form stretched and expanded in the intertwined light of emerald green and gold, forming a long and elegant dragon spine. Fine scales appeared on his skin, which were like jade and contained life energy.

The legs are brought together and extended, forming a powerful dragon tail.

The most striking change occurred in the head; Rhodes' facial bones were reshaped, his cheekbones were raised, and his jawline was extended, forming a majestic dragon head.

On the center of his forehead, a pair of golden dragon horns, shaped like deer antlers, burst forth from his skin. Emerald green energy flowed around the horns. His eyes became vertical pupils, with irises that were a deep emerald green, and golden light flowing deep within the pupils.

The entire process took only a few breaths before Rhode completed his transformation.

In terms of appearance, it resembles an Eastern dragon or a dragon descending from the clouds, somewhat similar to the Azure Dragon of Pandaria, but much larger. After Rhodes transforms, its body length alone reaches the 300-meter level.

"Roar--"

A deep yet majestic dragon roar erupted from Rhodes' throat, shaking the entire Emerald Dreamland. It was the roar of a king!

The druids in the Emerald Dream, as well as the green dragons among the guardian dragons, were all shocked. Even the Green Dragon Queen had no idea what had happened in the Emerald Dream.