Azeroth: Starting with Eagle Eye in the Necropolis.

That's why he did everything he could to prevent me from getting close to the portal's core! I've asked Queen Azshara to participate in the portal's work many times, but he's rejected me with various excuses!

You can verify this!

When those traitors attacked today, I was in the palace studying the fel magic theories you bestowed upon me—I only rushed there after the battle broke out!

But by the time I arrived, Savas had already allowed the traitor to breach the defenses! I tried my best to salvage the situation, and was even unexpectedly thrown into the portal.

Finally, the Dark Titan slowly spoke: "Savis has indeed... always been hostile towards you. Azshara's reports have mentioned it many times. Your conflict with him was something I didn't consider carefully."

The reason Rhodes wasn't put in charge of the portal was because he didn't fully trust the demigod, while Savis completely worshipped him. That's why he entrusted him with the portal task, but he didn't expect the other party to fail.

Strictly speaking, Rhodes didn't make any mistakes this time, but Sargeras's pent-up anger was frustrating.

But even if he made a mistake, Sargeras wouldn't do anything, because he had promised Rhodes to forgive him for one mistake and give him a chance to escape death.

"Great Sargeras, although Xavius ​​and the Night Elf Queen have failed this time, we still have a chance."

To be honest, I am a master of spatial magic, and I have been traveling in the astral plane.

"While I cannot take you directly to Azeroth, I can go there myself and serve the Legion once again," Rhodes said calmly.

This is another trump card of Rhodes'. He can return to the world of Azeroth through spatial magic. As a demigod of the wilderness, he is, in a strict sense, a life form of Azeroth, so he does not have the same restrictions as other demigods and can teleport back.

Upon hearing this, Sargeras's expression indeed improved somewhat, no longer displaying that murderous look.

“I forgive you for this failure, but forgiveness does not mean there is no price to pay. Savas has already paid his price—he will spend eternal agony repenting for today’s failure.”

"And you, Rhodes, you must prove with your actions that you deserve this forgiveness," Sargeras said.

It's good that there's still room for redemption. I almost forgot that this kid is an astral mage who has traveled to many worlds and can teleport back to Azeroth.

“Please give your orders, sir,” Rhodes replied immediately.

"Do as you say. You will be in full charge of this invasion of Azeroth. I will give you command of all the demons, and you will have supreme command."

"But Rhodes, remember this: if you fail again this time, the consequences will be dire. I guarantee your soul will be tormented forever," Sargeras said.

“No problem, Lord Sargeras. I can return to Azeroth to guide the Legion and prepare for your arrival,” Rhodes said with a smile.

Heh, yeah right, I'll swindle you out of everything first.

"So what are you waiting for? Now hurry back to Azeroth, find a new energy source, and open a portal for me," Sargeras said with a satisfied nod.

“Please wait a moment, Lord Sargeras. I will return to Azeroth to serve you and open a portal for the Legion, but shouldn’t you fulfill the promise you made to me?” Rhodes said.

Now that he has proven his worth, Sargeras won't kill him easily, so he can make demands.

“You actually dare to make demands of me,” Sargeras said, narrowing his eyes.

"Shouldn't I have mentioned it? Great Dark Titan, the responsibility for this failure is not mine, and if you want to restart this plan, you still need me. If you want the horse to run, how can you not feed it? It affects my powerful strength!"

"If I don't have enough strength, I might just be driven back to Azeroth if I return. It's all for your plan." Rhodes said without fear.

At times like these, it's crucial to seize opportunities; this is the best chance to obtain powerful fel energy and complete the quests of Azeroth.

"Hahaha, you're right. I did promise you that after we met, I would bestow upon you powerful fel energy. Now we have indeed met, although it's somewhat different from what I expected."

"Come with me, Rhodes, and I will bestow upon you unimaginable power of fel energy," Sargeras said, calming himself down.

I was in a fit of anger just now and didn't pay attention to some things. These mortals aren't working for me selflessly.

Moreover, granting Rhodes fel power now will make it easier for me to control him better. This is something you asked for yourself, Rhodes, so here I am, giving you powerful fel power.

Chapter 385 Deceiving Sargeras, Escaping, and Taunting

The two arrived at the Burning Throne. Sargeras' eyes flashed with a green light. In the eyes of the Dark Titans, a true tool should not be too obedient, but also not too unruly. Rhodes just happened to be on that delicate line.

“Very well.” Sargeras’s deep voice was like the colliding of the earth’s crust. “Since you have asked for it, I will grant you this ‘honor.’ Be prepared, Rhodes. You are a powerful demigod. I will bestow upon you unimaginable fel power. Your body must be able to withstand this power.”

Remember to relax and never reject my power, otherwise it will have the opposite effect.

Let me see what's so amazing about this special demigod. This kid's power was amazing before. He not only mastered the power of order, but also the power of holy light and the power of shadow. At the same time, he also mastered the power of life. Several primal forces in the universe were running in his body at the same time.

He himself is also capable of casting fel magic, just not as powerful as I am, which is a good thing, as I can confidently inject fel energy into him.

“Come, great Sargeras, I am ready. Let me receive this great gift and the primal fel energy bestowed upon me by you personally.” Rhodes feigned piety, opening his arms to look at Sargeras.

After I absorb this evil power, I'm running away. There's no future in following you.

"Come and accept this blessing!"

Before the words were even finished, the energy flow of the entire Burning Throne abruptly changed. Fel energy surging from all directions converged into a dark green torrent, encircling Rhodes. Countless demonic shrieks echoed in the air—the remnants of souls devoured by Sargeras and transformed into part of his fel energy over the years.

Rhodes suppressed the instinctive rejection of the Holy Light within him, took a deep breath, and opened his arms—like actively embracing a venomous snake. But to complete his mission for Azeroth and to steal the source of fel energy, he had to do this.

"Relax your will, do not resist." Sargeras stretched out his huge hand covered in metal armor, palm down, pointing at Rhodes. "Let me see just how much potential you have. Take as much as you can."

Sargeras's lips curled into a barely perceptible wicked smile; this time, he was determined to completely control the fate of this demigod.

Rhodes felt a vast, star-like power surge into his body.

It was a completely different kind of power—chaotic, violent, and destructive, yet containing a twisted creative impulse. Fel energy surged through his veins like magma, and wherever it passed, the original life energy emitted painful groans. Dark green lines appeared on Rhodes' skin, signs that the fel energy was reshaping his body.

But just as this power was about to touch the core of his soul, a familiar notification sound rang in Rhodes' mind:

[Forcible infusion of external energy detected... Energy nature analysis: High concentration of fel energy (Titan-level)... You received a reward from a great god during your journey. Before departing, he promised to grant you unimaginable divine power, amplifying all your attributes.]

The Heroes of Might and Magic system is activated!

An invisible barrier unfolded around Rhodes' soul, seemingly thin, yet precisely blocking the Sargeras' will contained within the fel energy. The dark whispers and chaotic impulses that attempted to corrupt Rhodes' mind were all filtered and purified by this barrier, leaving only the pure energy itself.

Rhodes felt his attribute panel jumping wildly:

[Strength +1... +1... +1...]

[Attack power +1... +1...]

[Defense +1... +1... +1...]

[Intelligence +1... +1... +1...]

Sargeras bestowed the fel power upon Rhodes with a specific purpose: to use his fel power to completely control the other's soul and make this demigod completely submit. The Heroes of Might and Magic system became Rhodes' last line of defense, and the 10 holy angels who had a soul-spirit connection with Rhodes also released their divine power, even though they were separated by countless light-years.

Their divine power also reached the depths of Rhodes' soul, successfully resisting the corruption of the Dark Titan.

Byrd sneered. Sargeras, as expected of you. You don't trust anyone. You only believe in absolute power and yourself.

In just a few seconds, all basic attributes increased by at least 10 points! This was an unprecedented increase. But Rhodes keenly sensed that the fel energy Sargeras had infused was far more than that—most of the energy was guided and compressed by the system and stored in a special "energy pool."

This is the soul imprint bestowed upon me by Azeroth, or rather, the imprint of the Emerald Dream, which can be used to store fel energy.

This is exactly what Rhodes needs—the fel energy required to complete the quest in Azeroth!

But the performance must continue, otherwise the Dark Titan will become suspicious, and I must cooperate.

"Ughhhh—! Lord Sargeras, I'm in so much pain, I feel like my soul is being torn apart." Rhodes deliberately let out a painful roar, the fel energy patterns on his body became more pronounced, and even his eye sockets glowed with a dark green light.

He knelt on one knee, his hands braced against the scorching fel crystal floor, feigning a desperate resistance yet gradually being consumed by it, appearing to be in excruciating pain.

Sargeras watched this scene with satisfaction. In His perception, Rhodes' life energy was being rapidly assimilated by fel energy, and the soul's defenses were crumbling—of course, this was an illusion simulated by the system.

Unaware that the parts that appeared to have been "successfully eroded" were actually just the outer layer that Rhodes had deliberately left open.

“Hold on, Rhodes. I believe in your potential. You are a demigod.” Sargeras’s tone carried a hint of mockery. He was about to gain a loyal servant. Only a follower completely enslaved by his fel power could become his right-hand man.

Sargeras would not hesitate to enslave even his former brothers, let alone a demigod.

This demigod possesses many secrets, especially his ability to allow the original forces of the universe to coexist. I must obtain this. If I can also obtain the six fundamental forces, then the Shadow will no longer be a threat to me, and I will completely defeat the opponent, and even become the true god for all eternity.

"Transformation is always painful, but after the pain, you will be reborn—a true rebirth belonging to the Burning Legion. Accept this power, open your heart, Rhodes, become my servant, my most loyal servant. You will serve the Dark Titans, you will serve the Burning Legion."

"Your life belongs to Sargeras." The Dark Titan's words echoed in Rhodes' ears once more, resonating even deep within his soul.

The Emerald Dream Mark and the Heroes of Might and Magic system successfully resisted the invasion; a mere half-body wouldn't have been able to stop it.

An even more powerful torrent of evil energy surged forth.

This time, Sargeras infused it with a fragment of his own will. It wasn't simple mental pollution, but a soul imprint bearing a contractual nature—once successful, Rhodes would be forever unable to betray him, becoming an extension of Sargeras's will.

Sargeras's actions made Rhodes' heart tighten. Although it was dangerous now, he also had his trump cards, and this was precisely his opportunity.

Rhodes "gave up" his last resistance, letting the filtered and purified fel energy envelop his entire body.

He raised his head, the light in his eyes gradually shifting from the pain of struggle to a fanatical devotion—as one would expect from a perfect puppet "controlled" by Sargeras.

"Great Lord... Master... Great Dark Titan, Great Sargeras."

I...I felt...your power...so...great...my power is like an ant compared to yours."

At this moment, the fel energy conversion was complete, and even Rhodes' appearance had changed slightly. He looked greenish, but this was not the green of life energy; it was the green of fel energy.

If Rhodes wanted to, he could even use these fel powers to create some mutations, such as turning into a demon.

In order to gain Sargeras's trust further, Rhodes directly used his demonic transformation, which is somewhat similar to the dragon-human form transformation based on life energy.

Rhodes's appearance transformed into a demon over ten meters tall, with enormous bat wings growing from his back, three demon horns growing from his head forming a crown-like shape, which was also burning with flames, and a huge demon tail growing from his back, and his body was also covered with demon scales.

At this point, Rhodes was no longer a demigod, but had become a complete Burning Legion demon, comparable to Kil'jaeden and Archimonde in terms of fel power and strength.

Sargeras withdrew his hand.

A brief silence fell over the throne room. The Dark Titan's burning pupils were fixed on Rhodes, as if confirming the completeness of the transformation. A few seconds later, He let out a low laugh.

His plan had succeeded; the evil energy had completely corrupted the demigod before him, turning him into a complete slave.

However, Sargeras still had one question: after being transformed by the power of fel energy, did his Holy Light still remain?

“You have succeeded. I sense it—the Legion’s mark has been imprinted deep within your soul,” Sargeras said slowly.

"From this day forward, you are no longer the demigod wandering the astral plane; you are a general of the Burning Legion, my representative in Azeroth."

"Now tell me, Rhodes, can you use other Forces? For example, Order, Holy Light, Shadow, and the Force of Life," Sargeras asked.

"Great Master, I can now use other Forces, such as the powerful Holy Light." In front of Sargeras, Rhodes relinquished his demon form, transforming into a gleaming, golden giant of light. Each of these forms was even more intimidating than his demon form, his height reaching a terrifying 60 meters. His entire body radiated a blazing golden light, even causing Sargeras, who wielded the chaotic power of fel energy, to feel a slight discomfort.

"I understand. Take that state back! Try not to use your Holy Light in front of me." Sargeras waved his hand, saying with some disgust.

Rhodes nodded upon hearing this, withdrew his holy light, and switched back to his demon form. He now has three transformation forms: Giant of Light, Dragonman, and Demon. Will there be a Death Transformation, a Shadow Transformation, and an Order Transformation in the future, and then the six Forces will unite to truly reach the realm of a true god?

Rhodes remained kneeling, his head bowed, concealing the fleeting glint in his eyes.

"Thank you for your grace, great master. I will use this power to open the gates to Azeroth for you."

“It’s not just about opening the gates.” Sargeras turned and walked toward the throne, each step causing the platform to tremble.

“I want you to have complete control over that planet. The world soul of Azeroth must belong to me—whether as an ally or as a prisoner.”