Azeroth: Starting with Eagle Eye in the Necropolis.

However, this terrifying dragon roar contained a primordial power; was this a dragon king?

When Azeroth created Rhodes, it used a portion of the power of Galakrond's progenitor dragon. Rhodes is now also a dragon, and its life level far exceeds that of the Dragon King.

“This is…” Cenarius’s eyes widened; even he, with his vast experience, was shocked by what he saw.

Other wilderness demigods are only a dozen or tens of meters tall, even his father was only a few tens of meters tall. But after Rhodes transformed, he reached a terrifying three hundred meters tall. This size was not ordinary. Although the Cloud Dragon was relatively long, its total mass was actually equivalent to that of a wilderness demigod with a height of one hundred meters. But this was still terrifying.

Rhodes is now the most powerful demigod of the wilderness in the true sense.

This size even surpasses Deathwing, or rather, the Earthwarden Neltharion who has not yet fallen.

Rhodes felt the power of the Wilderness Demigod's body. It was no exaggeration to say that Rhodes could completely wipe out a city by simply rushing into it without using any magic, even with just his physical body.

Its terrifying size represents extreme destructive power, and that's not all. Although the spells haven't been enhanced, it's not like Rhodes can't be used. He can apply life energy or holy light to this body, and in the future, he can even apply other powers.

Rhodes first tested the Holy Light. Golden light shone in the Emerald Dream, and his original golden-green body was completely replaced by gold. Rhodes transformed into a five-clawed golden dragon. If this form were to return to modern society, it would be incredibly eye-catching!

Putting everything else aside, his good looks alone are enough.

After flying in the sky for a while, Rhode landed back on the ground and returned to his normal human size.

"How do you feel?" Cenarius asked.

“Very good.” Rhodes clenched his fist. “My strength has increased, my perception has improved, and… I have gained a powerful trump card.”

“…Remember your promise…Holy Light and Fel Energy…I need these two final pieces of the puzzle…Go…return to reality with Cenarius…A war is about to begin…You need to use this newly acquired power…to protect this world…”

“I will not fail your expectations, great Azeroth,” Rhodes said, nodding.

Azeroth nodded, and after a burst of light, Rhodes and Cenarius were sent out of the Emerald Dream. Now Azeroth needed to recover his power.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Emerald Dream, the Green Dragon Queen Ysera has gathered her offspring; she must find out what this being emanating the might of the progenitor dragon is.

Perhaps her adopted son Cenarius could give her an answer. The Green Dragon Queen could sense a familiar aura around the progenitor dragon king.

Chapter 352 Formal Apprenticeship, the Demigod of the Wilderness, and the Arrival of the Green Dragon Queen

When Rhodes and Cenarius's consciousness reconnected with the real world, they were already standing beneath the ancient Tree of Life in the forest.

The ancient forest surrounding them seemed exactly the same as when they left, but Rhodes could clearly feel the changes within his body—the immense life energy pulsed at the core of his being like a second heart, transforming him from a mortal into a powerful demigod of the wilderness.

From this day forward, Rhodes no longer needs to worry about his lifespan, because the lifespan of the Wilderness Demigods is infinite, or rather, bound to Azeroth. As long as the world of Azeroth does not disappear, they are immortal.

"Lord Rhodes! Lord Cenarius!"

Tyrande's voice came from the edge of the woods. Rhodes turned around and saw the Priestess of the Moon walking briskly towards him with a tall male night elf—it was Malfurion Stormrage, the future Archdruid. At this moment, his eyes shone with a pure love for nature and curiosity about Rhodes.

The life force emanating from this traveler from another world was so strong that it even surpassed that of his teacher, Cenarius.

"Professor Cenarius, and Lord Rhodes, you're finally back!" Malfurion spoke first.

“It’s you, my apprentice Malfurion, and Tyrande. It seems we’ve been gone for quite some time. How long has it been since Rhodes and I entered the Emerald Dream?” Cenarius turned and asked.

The forest demigod clearly sensed that he and Rhodes had been separated for quite some time, and the infusion of life energy had continued for a while.

Malfurion bowed respectfully: "Respected Teacher Cenarius, a full month has passed since you and Lord Rhodes entered the Emerald Dream, and the boy has completed three cycles of profit and loss."

Cenarius nodded upon hearing this and looked at Rhodes: "The passage of time within the core of the dream is immeasurable, Rhodes, how do you feel?"

“The life force has been fully integrated,” Rhodes said, clenching his fist.

Malfurion carefully observed Rhodes: "Lord Rhodes, the way the natural forces flow around you has completely changed, making you almost like a true demigod of the wilderness."

During the month he spent reuniting with Tyrande, she told him many things about Rhodes, the magical spells and golden energy, and the call of Azeroth.

“Malfurion, my apprentice dropped the words ‘simply’ and ‘like’,” Cenarius said. “Rhodes has indeed ascended to become one of us Wild Demigods.”

"What?! This is simply unbelievable! Wilderness demigods are manifestations of the life force of Azeroth. How could they possibly be formed later in life?" Malfurion exclaimed in astonishment.

In his understanding, and according to his teacher's teachings, ordinary beings can absorb the power of nature to become druids, cast various natural spells and life spells, gain the power to transform into various animals, and connect with the Emerald Dream, where the body falls asleep and the soul enters the Emerald Dream.

But to physically enter the Emerald Dream and receive the blessing of Azeroth, becoming a demigod of the wilderness, is something unthinkable.

“You still have a lot to learn, my disciple. There are many things in this world that you cannot understand, and even I cannot understand.”

"This is also my first time stepping into the core region of the Emerald Dream, and seeing the great Azeroth himself, the supreme Star Soul," Cenarius said with pride.

This was an unparalleled honor, one that even his own father, the most powerful and ancient demigod Malorne, had not received.

Oh! No, that's not right. My father may be the oldest symbiotic being, but he's no longer the most powerful.

After being granted powerful life energy by Azeroth, Rhodes is now at least twice as powerful as other Wilderness Half-Body members in terms of both life level and life energy level.

Now Rhodes is the most powerful Wilderness Demigod, and this Wilderness Demigod is considered half a disciple of his, which makes Cenarius even happier.

Tyrande stepped forward: "The Temple of the Moon has sent people to inquire about the situation three times. Lord Rhodes, what are your plans next?"

The Moon Goddess's will has been fulfilled. Now Rhodes can choose to stay here, travel to other regions, or return to Queen Aisara's palace.

“I need time to familiarize myself with this newfound power, and I hope to stay here and learn from Master Cenarius,” Rhodes replied.

This is a good opportunity to learn from Cenarius how to control life energy and turn his own power into his own. In the upcoming War of the Ancients, Rhodes plans to kill Archimonde and even give Sargeras a hard time.

Cenarius nodded: "That's a wise choice. I will teach your Rhodes well. You can keep Malfurion company. Although his life energy is not as strong as yours, he can help you with life magic and understanding of life."

"Please take care of me in the future, Senior Brother Malfurion," Rhodes said with a smile.

In the normal timeline of Azeroth, he had a good relationship with Malfurion. The Archdruid even went to the Eastern Kingdoms and led a large number of druids to selflessly help rebuild Lordaeron. If it weren't for the Archdruid, it would have taken a long time for food and other crops to grow on the land of Lordaeron. The death energy there is not something that can be healed by ordinary rest.

Upon hearing this, Malfurion immediately bowed to Rhodes. Although the two were nominally fellow disciples, Rhodes was, after all, a Wild Half-Body, and Malfurion had to maintain due respect.

"You flatter me, Lord Rhodes. I am not worthy of being called your senior brother."

“This is a matter of etiquette. Our people value respecting teachers the most. Since you have already taken Professor Cenarius as your teacher, you are my senior brother. There is no need to refuse. No matter what happens in the future, it will be the same. Best wishes to you and Ms. Tyrande,” Rhodes said.

After leaving Rhodes from the Ancient War, I'm planning to find a way to prevent my senior brother from sleeping for too long in his 1-year slumber. He should keep his lonely sister-in-law company when he has time!

Women can easily go crazy if they're left alone for a long time. Fortunately, after the War of the Ancients, I haven't had much interaction with Tyrande, which is a good thing.

"Since Rhodes has said so, you can accept the title of senior brother. Malfurion, you are also several hundred years old."

"Bord is much younger than you, only stronger. You should study hard; perhaps you too can receive the blessing of Azeroth," Cenarius said.

Previously, no one dared to imagine that an ordinary life form could become a demigod of the wilderness, but now it seems possible, as long as one can receive the blessing of Azeroth.

With the first one, there is a possibility that a second one will appear. Cenarius very much hopes that the second Wilderness demigod will be born from one of his disciples.

“Then, Junior Brother Rhodes, I hope we can get along well in the future and explore the magic of life, as well as the true meaning of life and the way of nature.” Malfurion no longer refused and bowed to Rhodes.

After chatting for a while, Tyrande said she needed to return to the Temple of the Moon to report Rhodes' situation to the High Priestess of the Moon.

Malfurion and Tyrande, the young couple, had only just met, and now they were about to part ways again.

“Wait, we have guests,” Cenarius said, as if sensing something.

At the same time, Rhodes also clearly sensed a spatial fluctuation around him, which was the aura of the Emerald Dream and spatial magic.

Just then, the air in the forest began to vibrate, and a verdant portal opened in the sky. The Green Dragon Queen Ysera stepped out first, followed by several Wilderness demigods, along with several powerful green dragons.

The white stag demigod Malorne, the bear demigod brothers Ursoc and Ursol, the wolf god Goldrinn, the boar demigod Agamagan, the bird demigod Aviana, the tortoise demigod Tortora, and even several of the Pandaria's High Gods, Yulong, Snowfury, Red Spirit, and Niuzao.

These four correspond to the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise of China. Rhodes' appearance is somewhat similar to the Azure Dragon, but he is much larger than the Azure Dragon.

“Father, and brothers and sisters, welcome to my territory,” Cenarius said first, greeting the visitors.

Malorne, the white stag, nodded gracefully: "I sense a new pulse of life, Cenarius, my child. That ancient and majestic dragon roar, originating from the depths of the Emerald Dream, must be related to this new face?"

His gaze turned to Rhodes with scrutiny and curiosity. Such a rich aura of life and nature! This was a demigod of the wilderness, yes, but a strange god.

“Greetings to you, Cenarius brother. We sensed the birth of a new brother, and that is why we came to your dwelling,” said Ursoc the bear.

Ysera's gaze fell on Rhodes: "Cenarius, my child, a new pulse is stirring in the depths of the Emerald Dream, a new Wild Brother has been born—and his aura carries the echo of the Proto-Dragon."

The other demigods of the wilderness, as well as the Green Dragon Queen, looked at Rhodes with curiosity, all wanting to understand what was going on and why they had inexplicably gained a brother.

“That is indeed the case, Father.” Cenarius stepped aside and solemnly led Rhodes before the demigods. “Please allow me to introduce him; this is Rhodes.”

A traveler from a distant land, a... newly blessed and elevated by the great Star Soul Azeroth himself, our new brother.

The new dragon demigods, the Rhodes brothers.

"A personal blessing from Azeroth?"

“Brother Cenarius, don’t lie to us. The Wilderness Demigods are the embodiment and manifestation of the essence of life in the world. We were born here and grew up here. When have we ever heard of such a thing as ‘ascension’?” asked Agamagan, the boar demigod.

Chapter 353 The Exchange and Friendly Sparring Between Wilderness Demigods

The giant bear demigod Ursok took a deep sniff of the air and said in a low voice, "The scent... doesn't lie. It's powerful, pure, and carries the aura of life. It's undoubtedly the life force, and... it's very ancient and very powerful."

His brother Usol nodded slowly in agreement. The bear's nose was incredibly sensitive; in this respect, Usol was superior to the other demigods, even surpassing the wolf demigods. (Fun fact: a bear's nose is more sensitive than a dog's.)

The wolf god Goldrinn did not speak, but he nodded, clearly agreeing with the words of the giant bear demigod. He too had sensed the aura of the wilderness demigod.

The avian demigod Avina flapped her faintly visible starlight wings on her back, her voice ethereal: "I can sense that the fluctuations of the wind and sky around him are unusually harmonious, not just life... but other rhythms, very complex."

She looked at Ysera, "Guardian of the Emerald Dream, what have you sensed?"

"Cenarus was right. That new pulse, yet carrying the ancient pressure of the proto-dragon, did indeed originate from the very core of the Emerald Dream."

That is... the dwelling place of great star spirits, a place even I am not qualified to step into, it is an unparalleled honor." Her gaze finally fell on Rhodes, with unprecedented solemnity.

“Cenarus, my child, perhaps you can tell us what exactly happened, the whole story?” said Malorne the White Stag.

“No problem, Father. Rhodes is an astral traveler and a time traveler. He recently arrived in the realm of the Night Elves and was summoned by the Moon Goddess. The great Edolas personally requested my assistance.”

"I was deeply honored to have entered that core and to have met the great Azeroth himself, and to have witnessed Rhodes' transformation." Cenarius told his father and the other demigods of the wilderness the whole story without any concealment.

"Lord Rhodes, Azeroth... the Star Soul himself received you and bestowed upon you this... power that defies common sense. I hope you will make good use of this power."

"Welcome to the ranks of the Wilderness Demigods, our new brother."

Almost all the demigods acknowledged the identity of the demigod of Rhodes Wilderness. Although this was a very strange matter, Cenarius's full involvement was not a problem.

Most importantly, the aura emanating from Rhodes is undeniable; it truly is the aura of a demigod of the wilderness. It's astonishing that Azeroth could artificially create and transform other life forms. The great Star Soul possesses unimaginable power.

To mortals, these demigods of the wilderness are true gods, but before the great soul of the planet, they are not much different from other mortals, only slightly stronger, beings that can be created at will.

The tortoise demigod Tortora slowly took a step and asked, "Things that break the rules often mean that a major upheaval is about to happen."

"New brother, is your appearance a sign?"

Rhodes opened his mouth but didn't know how to speak. If news of the Burning Legion's invasion were to leak out now, these Wilderness demigods would collectively head to Azshara's palace and completely destroy the Legion's portal.

If that's the case, the history of Azeroth cannot be guaranteed, the timeline cannot be restored to normal, and Rhodes doesn't even dare to imagine what strange things might happen after he goes back.