Chapter 474: Hey, Buckwheat Field
They could see the halo shining,
and the tides of various spells’ energy.
Above this energy was a
faint, flickering ring of shadow, which was
a pure psionic energy. Psionic energy was the product
of the mind, the condensation of mental power,
and therefore, it only affected spiritual bodies, only
things with souls.
And at this moment, this psionic energy fluctuation woven by the ring of shadows, under the enhancement of three streams of starlight, was like an extremely stretched bowstring, ready to shoot its arrow at any moment.
“Bang!”
A clear trembling sound rang out, as if this psionic energy string had been plucked, emitting a low hum.
Although this sound was extremely faint, to the heroes of Azeroth, it was like thunder from a clear sky. Their expressions changed drastically, and their bodies involuntarily stiffened, “Psionic energy, it’s trembling, the demon god is about to break through this blockade!”
“How could this happen?”
Everyone present was greatly alarmed. Even when facing death, they had never shown such an expression, because this represented failure, the end of the world.
“Everyone, don’t panic, he’s just probing.”
Velen’s voice rang out. Although his heart was also shaken, he was, after all, a prophet who had experienced countless storms. Facing such a dangerous situation, he could remain calm. “It’s trapped, struggling out of instinct. As long as we persevere, it cannot break free. What’s more, this net of blockade, even the immortal cannot pierce through!”
Although he said so, Verr felt a trace of unease in his heart, because he found that the arc of the psionic energy’s trembling was much larger than he had imagined.
The Star Soul Net where Verr was located was on the inner side of Imorelis’s psionic energy ring, forming an echo with the three light orbs around Velen.
Velen was responsible for defense, while Verr was responsible for strengthening the psionic energy, making it more solid, and forming an unbreakable barrier.
At this moment, Verr even began to feel a sense of oppression. This psionic energy was actually squeezing him.
“This demon god is indeed extraordinary!”
Verr’s expression was solemn. He knew that the demon god’s power had infiltrated the psionic energy, and was corroding its foundation little by little.
However, Verr’s identity was the controller of psionic energy, so he could clearly perceive every abnormal movement of the demon god. In Verr’s opinion, although this demon god was powerful, it could not break free after all, so he was still confident. As long as they persevered until the reinforcements arrived, this world would be saved.
Everyone present was a hero. Facing the moment of life and death, even if their hearts trembled, they silently persevered. But at this moment, a voice suddenly came to Velen’s ears, “Prophet, your Star Soul Net is actually trembling?”
“It’s shaking the foundation of the Star Soul Net.”
Velen replied, his face ashen, but he knew that he absolutely could not shake the morale because of this. Velen and Verr connected secretly, “Verr, can you hold on?”
Verr could only say with a wry smile, sweat beading on his forehead, “Prophet, I can only say that I can hold on for now, but this demon god’s power is completely beyond my expectations. Its attacks are getting stronger and stronger!”
The Star Soul Net was melting little by little, which meant that the consumption of psionic energy was rapidly increasing. Not only that, Verr also found that on the outer periphery of the Star Soul Net, there were small protrusions, like fine hairs, penetrating little by little.
“What is this?”
Verr was greatly alarmed. This energy was completely beyond the scope that the three light orbs could resist.
“It’s a clone of the demon god, or perhaps a finger of the demon god.”
Velen’s voice sounded very bitter. “It is using its clone to corrode the Star Soul Net. Moreover, it is attacking on all levels, it’s impossible to defend against!”
This demon god was simply an unkillable cockroach, using all sorts of methods just to break free from its restraints.
Verr sighed helplessly, “Prophet, how much longer can we hold on?”
“I don’t know.”
Velen’s reply was very direct. “We can only do our best.”
In fact, Velen was already at the end of his rope. His magic power was rapidly evaporating, and he could feel his body constantly collapsing. But he was powerless to change it, and could only watch as the power within him leaked out little by little.
The psionic energy trembled more and more violently, and it was about to break through the blockade of the Star Soul Net and completely engulf the three light orbs.
At this critical moment of life and death, the three orbs of starlight, shining with a pale golden light, around Velen suddenly contracted, turning into an almost invisible point of light. They merged into Velen’s body, dedicating all their power in the last moment.
This was a form of self-sacrifice.
“Prophet!”
Kala cried out in grief and indignation, but his opponent was a complete outburst of the demon god’s psionic energy tide, exploding like a nuclear weapon, inwards and outwards, in all directions, washing over all living beings, all tangible existence!
Psionic energy was devouring everything!
Kala and the others had already begun to feel the loss of vitality within their bodies, their bodies being devoured little by little, and finally, they too would become the demon god’s power.
At this critical juncture, a high-pitched roar echoed through the starry sky!
A colossal demigod, wielding a giant war axe, flew rapidly from the starry sky. His body was enveloped in dazzling golden light. It was Lothar!
His body radiated boundless holy light, and holy light was the nemesis of psionic energy.
“Demon god, you will face not only a prophet but also a warrior of justice!”
Lothar swung his war axe, and all his holy light erupted, colliding with the psionic energy tide.
“Rumble!”
A deafening roar, like the complete collapse of heaven and earth, scattered the psionic energy tide and enveloped the heroes of Azeroth in holy light.
Holy light was the source of vitality, and it could nourish their souls, restoring them to their peak!
“Lothar!”
Velen opened his eyes. Seeing Lothar’s figure was like seeing hope. He knew that his efforts had not been in vain.
At this moment, a smile appeared on Velen’s face, a smile from the bottom of his heart, like a child receiving candy.
Lothar’s heart was also filled with indignation. He roared, thrusting his war axe into the psionic energy, as if severing the demon god’s chains.
“Demon god, your era is over!”
Lothar charged towards the psionic energy tide with an unstoppable momentum. His war axe spun rapidly, absorbing the demon god’s psionic energy.
“Quick, Prophet, take them and go!”
Lothar had already absorbed most of the psionic energy, but he knew that the demon god was only temporarily suppressed, and would erupt again in a few seconds.
A tear flowed from Velen’s eye. He knew what Lothar meant. He said to Kala beside him, “Go!”
The three of them flew rapidly into the distance with Velen.
The holy light on Lothar’s body became more and more dazzling, but amidst this brilliance, there was a trace of fatigue. He had dedicated all his power to the holy light, and now he had reached his limit.
Above Lothar’s head, the ring of psionic energy suddenly shrunk into a giant vortex. Within the vortex, a colossal eye stared at Lothar.
“Ant! You will bear my wrath!”
The furious roar of the demon god Imorelis echoed throughout the starry sky. It had broken free from its restraints, and had gathered all its power.
Lothar closed his eyes, knowing that he had reached the end of his life. But he had no regrets, for he had fulfilled his mission.
“For Azeroth!”
Lothar’s body exploded violently, and the immense holy light energy completely destroyed the demon god.
“Bang!”
A giant mushroom cloud exploded in the starry sky. The holy light energy rapidly spread outwards, scattering the ring of psionic energy.
This was a mutually destructive tactic!
Lothar’s sacrifice bought Velen and the others time to escape.
—
“Lothar?”
“Lothar sacrificed himself!”
Velen’s eyes widened. He saw the soaring pillar of holy light and felt that vast holy light energy.
He knew that Lothar had sacrificed himself for Azeroth.
“His bravery, his sacrifice, will forever be remembered!”
Velen’s voice was hoarse. He knew that Lothar was one of Azeroth’s greatest heroes.
Kala embraced Velen with both hands, “Prophet, we must pull ourselves together. Now is not the time for sorrow.”
Velen took a deep breath, suppressing his sorrow. “We must find reinforcements as soon as possible, otherwise, Azeroth will face utter destruction!”
They continued to fly towards the depths of the starry sky. It was a long journey, but they knew that for Azeroth, they had to persevere.
The heroes of Azeroth were carried away by the tide of holy light, far from the range of the explosion. They all saw Lothar’s holy light, like fireworks, and for a moment, everyone fell silent.
This great sacrifice moved everyone.
“We cannot let Lothar’s sacrifice be in vain!”
Khadgar, Lothar’s disciple, suddenly shouted, his eyes flashing with determination. “We must find reinforcements and reseal this demon god!”
Velen nodded. He knew Khadgar was right. “Let’s go.”
Several months after Lothar’s sacrifice, Velen and his party finally found help.
The reinforcements were a combined fleet of the Alliance and the Horde, including several legendary heroes.
They were: The Alliance commander Uther, the Horde Warchief Thrall, and a powerful archmage Antonidas.
When they heard Velen’s account, everyone fell silent.
The demon god’s power was beyond their imagination, but they knew that for Azeroth, they could not retreat.
“We must formulate a plan and reseal this demon god.”
Thrall spoke first, his voice very calm, his eyes flashing with determination.
Uther, the Alliance commander, also nodded. “I will send the strongest knights to protect the spellcasters!”
Antonidas, the powerful archmage, also said, “As long as we have enough magic power, we can cast the sealing spell again!”
A relaxed smile finally appeared on Velen’s face. He knew that Azeroth was saved.
They began to formulate a plan and soon put it into action.
This time, they decided not to passively defend, but to take the initiative!
They found the demon god’s location and set up a magic array in a corner that no one noticed.
This was an incredibly complex giant magic array, dozens of times more complex than ordinary magic arrays. This giant magic array condensed the wisdom of the entire Alliance and Horde, and it would be the key to sealing the demon god!
After the magic array was set up, it appeared in the starry sky, like a giant fishing net, cast towards the demon god.
The demon god Imorelis let out an enraged roar. It knew that it was to be sealed again, and it began to struggle, launching a tidal wave of psionic energy attacks.
But this time, it was facing all the heroes of Azeroth.
Uther led the knights, like reefs in the waves, standing between the demon god and the magic array. The knights, one by one, had resolute expressions on their faces. They knew this was their final battle.
Thrall also led the elites of the Horde, charging towards the demon god. Behind him followed a group of warriors clad in armor, their weapons shining even brighter under the intense holy light.
Archmages such as Antonidas and Khadgar also began to cast spells, their magic power pouring onto the demon god like money was not an issue.
But the demon god’s power was too great; even facing so many powerful heroes, it was not at a disadvantage.
It roared, it struggled, and it was corroding the magic array little by little.
Velen knew they could hesitate no longer. He shouted to Thrall and Uther, “Buy me some time, I will personally preside over the sealing!”
Thrall and Uther exchanged glances. They knew this was the most dangerous moment, and their last chance.
They roared together and charged at the demon god!
Amidst Thrall and Uther’s desperate battle, Velen finally reached the center of the magic array. He pulled out the Star Soul Net again, like a giant funnel, casting it over the demon god’s head.
“Seal!”
Velen roared, pressing the Star Soul Net down fiercely.
The demon god’s roar stopped abruptly. It was covered by the Star Soul Net, like a trapped beast.
The power of the magic array was activated, completely fixing the Star Soul Net!
But at this moment, Imorelis’s ring of psionic energy trembled for the second time! It seemed to be struggling forcefully, trying to break free from the Star Soul Net’s restraint.
“Bang!”
The Star Soul Net trembled incessantly, and was on the verge of collapsing!
Velen spat out a mouthful of blood. He knew that the demon god’s counterattack had arrived.
He did not hesitate, injecting all the magic power within him into the Star Soul Net. The Star Soul Net stabilized again, but it was still trembling violently.
“Quick, the magic array is almost complete!”
Antonidas shouted. Their magic power was more than half depleted, and they could not hold on for much longer.
At this critical juncture, a rune shining with seven-colored light suddenly flew out of the magic array, speeding towards the demon god’s head.
It branded itself onto the Star Soul Net, like a shackle.
The demon god let out a piercing scream. The ring of psionic energy on its body was completely sealed by this rune.
“Success!”
Velen shouted and collapsed on the ground. He knew that the demon god was finally sealed!
All the heroes present cheered, celebrating this hard-won victory.
But at this moment, a shadow emerged from the magic array and floated towards Velen like a ghost.
Velen’s pupils contracted sharply. He knew this was the demon god’s contingency plan!
This contingency plan was a trace of the demon god’s residual will. It was not powerful, but it could affect Velen’s soul.
It was like a nightmare, charging towards Velen’s soul.
Everything happened in an instant. Before others could react, this residual will merged into Velen’s body.
Velen’s body stiffened abruptly, his eyes lost focus, as if his soul had gone.
Kala was greatly alarmed. She shook Velen’s body, “Prophet, what’s wrong?”
A strange smile appeared on Velen’s lips, a smile that sent a chill down Kala’s spine.
“Velen is safe now.”
Velen’s voice had become a combination of two people’s voices, one was himself, and the other was the demon god Imorelis!
“My soul has finally found a perfect vessel!”
Velen’s voice carried a hint of pride, a hint of madness.
This was a spell of possession!
“Demon god!”
Kala shouted, knowing that this was a big trouble!
The mages and knights also reacted, casting spells and charging towards Velen.
But Velen’s body was enveloped by a layer of psionic energy, blocking all attacks.
He flew into the depths of the starry sky like a phantom.
“Quick, chase him!”
Thrall shouted, knowing that they must not let the demon god succeed!
The knights and mages pursued Velen’s direction.
But the demon god was too fast, they could not catch up.
“Damn it!”
Thrall roared in anger, knowing that they had failed.
The demon god Imorelis’s soul clone had escaped!
At this moment, Velen’s body was transformed, and his strength had risen to the realm of a demigod.
He flew through the starry sky towards the most desolate planet in the starry sky.
That was the demon god’s burial ground, and also the place of its rebirth.
On this desolate planet, there was a giant teleportation gate, emitting an ominous light from within.
Velen stepped into the teleportation gate, and his figure disappeared instantly.
At the moment his body disappeared, the desolate planet also exploded.
“Rumble!”
The planet turned into fragments flying in all directions.
When the heroes of Azeroth arrived, all they saw was starlight.
Kala knelt on the ground, knowing that Velen was completely lost.
Thrall and Uther stood by, silent. Although they were enemies, at this moment, they both felt a sense of sadness.
They had sealed the demon god’s main body, but let its clone escape.
This victory was a Pyrrhic victory.
—
While all the creatures of Azeroth were cheering for this victory, no one knew that Velen had been possessed by the demon god and had escaped from Azeroth.
And Velen, the demon god’s clone, after passing through the teleportation gate, arrived in a world filled with darkness.
In the sky of this world, dense psionic energy pervaded, and on the ground were countless stones formed by condensed psionic energy. These stones emitted an ominous light, looking as if they were stained with blood.
“Hahaha!”
Velen let out a wild laugh, knowing that he had finally returned to his territory.
This world was the lair of the demon god Imorelis, a dark world parallel to the void.
In this world, psionic energy was the most powerful force, capable of devouring everything, corroding everything, and creating everything.
Velen looked up at the darkness in the sky, his eyes flashing with a mad light.
“Azeroth, I will return!”
He vowed to devour Azeroth completely and turn it into his source of psionic energy.
A sword of psionic energy condensed in Velen’s hand. He swung it towards the sky, and a giant rift suddenly appeared on the World Tree!
A surge of dense psionic energy passed through the rift and sped towards Azeroth.
—
“Bang!”
With a loud noise, the tide of darkness descended from the sky. The land was corroded by psionic energy, turning into ruins.
The heroes of Azeroth, who had just recovered from the joy of victory, were completely submerged by this sudden psionic energy.
“Demon god!”
Uther shouted, knowing that this was the work of the demon god Imorelis’s soul clone!
He raised his war hammer and charged into the tide of darkness.
His body was corroded by psionic energy, but his eyes remained firm.
“Holy light is the nemesis of psionic energy, I will never retreat!”
Uther’s body was enveloped in holy light. He was like a burning sun, charging into the tide of darkness.
He single-handedly blocked the tide of darkness.
But the tide of darkness was too powerful. like a tsunami, it completely engulfed Uther.
“Uther!”
Thrall shouted, knowing that Uther was about to sacrifice himself again.
Thrall did not hesitate. He raised his war axe and charged into the tide of darkness.
His body was enveloped in dazzling lightning. Lightning was the nemesis of psionic energy. It was like a giant electric net, enveloping the tide of darkness.
“For the Horde! For Azeroth!”
Thrall let out a mighty roar, transforming himself into lightning and gathering all his power into his war axe.
“Thunder Strike!”
Thrall’s war axe struck fiercely towards the tide of darkness.
“Rumble!”
A deafening roar scattered the tide of darkness.
But the power of the tide of darkness was too great. It was only temporarily scattered and soon re-condensed.
Thrall’s body was corroded by psionic energy, and he felt his vitality draining, but he did not retreat.
He knew he was buying time for Azeroth.
—
In this corner of the universe where psionic energy flowed and darkness loomed, the demon god’s clone, Velen, was smiling triumphantly.
“Haha, foolish mortals, I have already sown my psionic seeds in Azeroth. Once my main body’s seal is broken, Azeroth will become a part of my power!”
Velen’s body was wrapped in psionic energy. He was like a dark king, looking down upon the world.
His eyes flashed with a mad light, a madness of controlling everything.
“I will be the ruler of this world!”
Just then, a female voice sounded from behind him, her tone filled with sorrow and determination.
“Demon god, your reign has ended!”
Velen turned around abruptly and saw a woman. Holy light emanated from her body. She was like a burning flame, flying rapidly towards him.
“Kala?”
Velen recognized her. She was Velen’s disciple and the woman he loved most.
Kala’s body was enveloped in holy light. She raised her staff and smashed it fiercely towards Velen.
“Bang!”
With a loud noise, Velen’s body was hit by the holy light. His body trembled violently, and a crack appeared on his psionic energy armor.
Kala’s eyes were filled with sorrow. She knew that the Velen before her was no longer the prophet she knew. “Velen, I have no choice but to do this, for Azeroth!”
Tears flowed from her eyes, but her hands did not hesitate.
The staff in Kala’s hand shone with a dazzling light and pierced fiercely towards Velen’s body.
“You actually dare!”
Velen let out an enraged roar. He knew Kala was serious.
He raised the sword of psionic energy in his hand and swung it towards Kala’s staff.
“Bang!”
The sword of psionic energy and the staff of holy light collided, emitting a deafening roar.
The two forces entangled in the air, holy light devouring psionic energy, and psionic energy corroding holy light.
Kala’s body was corroded by psionic energy. Pain appeared on her face, but she still did not retreat.
She knew this was her only chance.
“For Velen! For Azeroth!”
Kala shouted, pouring all her magic power into the staff. The holy light on the staff shone more brilliantly.
“Bang!”
With a loud noise, the sword of psionic energy was completely shattered by the holy light.
Velen’s body was completely engulfed by the holy light. His body began to melt under the burning of the holy light.
“No! I am immortal!”
Velen let out a piercing scream, unwilling to fail like this.
But Kala’s eyes were extremely firm. She knew she had succeeded.
Her body also began to become transparent due to excessive consumption.
“Velen, goodbye.”
Kala’s voice became very light, very light.
Her body evaporated in the starry sky like dew in the sunlight.
Velen’s body was completely destroyed by the holy light, and the demon god’s residual will was also eradicated.
This world returned to peace.
—
Many years passed. Under the protection of the heroes, Azeroth was reborn.
They remembered the heroes who sacrificed themselves, remembered Lothar and Kala, and also remembered the prophet Velen.
The World Tree was also repaired, and it once again exuded the breath of life. Peace and warmth once again filled the air of Azeroth.
In the hearts of all beings in Azeroth, they were eternal.
Their stories were passed down by bards from generation to generation.
And at this moment, in the depths of the starry sky far from Azeroth, within a giant sealing magic array, the main body of the demon god Imorelis let out another angry roar.
“Azeroth, I will return!”
Its voice carried endless resentment and unwillingness.
It knew that its soul clone had failed, and its plan had completely fallen apart.
But it did not give up. It knew that as long as its main body existed, it had the possibility of rebirth.
It was waiting, waiting for the seal to be broken, waiting for the next counterattack!
The heroes of Azeroth had not forgotten the existence of the demon god. They knew that darkness was lurking, and they could not slacken in the slightest.
They trained new knights and cultivated new mages, determined to ensure that Azeroth would forever be in their hands.
And at this moment, in another corner, a seven-colored rune was slowly merging into the starry sky.
This rune was a combination of light and darkness, containing unimaginable power.
One day, it would fall upon Azeroth again, bringing true peace to this world!
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(End)
(PS: I have been writing this fanfiction for a long time, experiencing and gaining a lot. Thank you all for your continued support. Finally, I pay my highest respect to all those who have sacrificed their lives for Azeroth!)
