Lorewalker Cho was utterly despondent, leaning against a large tree and sighing deeply.
"I sense the despair in your heart." A voice sounded behind Lorewalker Cho.
Lorewalker Cho was taken aback.
Since the battle at the Mistveil Trestle, all the hidden energy within his body has been eliminated, and with the help of the Sha Power, he has gained Chi. Lorewalker Cho's martial arts have improved by leaps and bounds, and he is now even on par with Taran Zhu.
Unexpectedly, someone got close without him noticing.
Lorewalker Cho turned around nimbly and saw a mysterious person wrapped in a robe.
"Who are you?"
Lorewalker Cho was familiar with all the martial arts masters in Pandaria, but he didn't remember this one.
The mysterious figure pointed a finger at the Shado-Pan Monastery:
"Look at this vast martial arts holy land. Although I imparted powerful Chi to them, the people inside have no heart to protect the country and safeguard peace. Just as the Orcs Monk said, they are all useless."
Lorewalker Cho was slightly startled, realizing the identity of the person before him. "You are the Sha of Madness?"
Sha of Madness nodded slightly. "Sha feeds on the negative emotions of Pandaren, so I never interfere with Pandaren morality. After all, cowardice is not our food. All that talk of 'Dao Follows Nature' is just a cowardly excuse. Lorewalker Cho, are you willing to help the Pandaren make changes?"
Lorewalker Cho took a step back, guessing at Sha of Madness's intentions. "What does Your Excellency want?"
Sha of Madness stepped forward and declared loudly, "The Dao Follows Nature and its laws are useless; only those with demons in their hearts can protect the country, bring peace, and punish the wicked. I will now return the negative emotions accumulated over a thousand years to you."
Lorewalker Cho's gaze sharpened slightly, and he nodded, saying, "Alright!"
Sha of Madness calmly entered the Shado-Pan Monastery.
Shado-Pan Monastery.
Taran Zhu jumped up in anger and started cursing:
"Damn Ye Wen, that useless sweeping monk, he ruined my grand plan! That Orcs Badun was clearly provoking us, now Garrosh has a reason to attack the Shado-Pan Monastery."
Master Snowdrift cautiously advised, "Sect Leader, please calm down. After all, Ye Wen prevented the Shado-Pan Monastery from being burned down."
Taran Zhu roared angrily, "Shado-Pan Monastery can be rebuilt after it's burned down, but if the Orcs come to attack, our Shado-Pan Monastery will truly be finished."
Even the wise Master Snowdrift was at a loss for what to do. After a long while, he finally said, "Sect Leader, Sha of Madness has returned and is resting in a secret room at the mountain gate."
Taran Zhu's fat face trembled slightly, and she asked in a low voice, "Is the Magic Circle complete?"
Master Snowdrift nodded. "Sect Leader, we must make a decision. Since we have already offended Garrosh, we must appease Thrall Shado-Pan Monastery to have any chance of survival."
Taran Zhu paced back and forth, looking nervous, and said:
"This matter must be handled with utmost care. I suspect the magic Magic Circle Thrall passed on to us is useless. If we offend the Sha, our Shado-Pan Monastery will be completely helpless. It would be better to disband it on the spot."
Master Snowdrift returned to his room and carefully took out a fiery red feather.
A Chi-Ji, crisp voice came from within the feather. "Did Taran Zhu agree?"
Master Snowdrift shook his head and said, "Taran Zhu doubts that the Magic Circle is real. Respected Chi-Ji, can that Magic Circle really seal the Sha?"
Chi-Ji said unhappily:
"Wrathion, the Harbinger, comes from an unknown higher dimension. Sha feed on the negative emotions of living beings and are immortal. Only Wrathion possesses this ability, and we must trust him."
Master Snowdrift said ambitiously, "Unfortunately, Master Zhu and Sha of Madness are very close. Unless he is removed from the position of sect leader, he will definitely resist in his heart."
Chi-Ji snorted coldly and said, "You want to become the sect leader? Don't forget who helped you gain Taran Zhu's attention. Even if Taran Zhu isn't the sect leader, it's not your place to sit in that position."
Although Master Snowdrift claims to be a martial arts master of unparalleled form and spirit, his true strength is worrying. Fortunately, he has two genius disciples, Xianglian and Feixue, to support him.
The leader of the Shado-Pan needs to deal with challenges from various masters, and Master Snowdrift is clearly not up to the task.
Master Snowdrift looked embarrassed and remained silent. Chi-Ji's voice came again. "Since Taran Zhu doesn't trust Thrall, let's give him confidence."
Krasarang Wilds.
The search for Thrall went surprisingly smoothly. Vol'jin was guided by a group of Hozen and met Thrall at the abandoned Vermilion Bird Temple.
Thrall happily hugged Vol'jin: "Haha, my old friend, it's so good to see you safe and sound."
Vol'jin, who knew Thrall intimately, immediately became wary. Savior 'Thrall temperament was unpredictable, and his pleasure must have a purpose.
Thrall asked Vol'jin to prepare the food, and several plates of roasted meat were brought out by the Hozen.
Looking at the delicious roasted Hozen meat, Vol'jin couldn't stop the tears from flowing.
"Savior, please do justice for me! Seeing this roasted meat reminds me of the night we escaped Orgrimmar, when Garrosh burned down the slums, many of whom were members of the Darkspear Tribe, who were reduced to ashes in their sleep."
Thrall patted Vol'jin on the shoulder, a rare look of sympathy on his face:
"Garrosh is tyrannical and his actions are outrageous. He has no tolerance for any race other than Orcs. Vol'jin, there's no need to worry. Once we establish our foothold in Pandaria, the counterattack on Orgrimmar will be just around the corner."
Vol'jin savored the delicious roasted meat. "My Savior, Garrosh will certainly not allow us to rise to power. I'm afraid the Orcs army has already set foot on Pandaria."
Thrall chuckled and said, "No need to worry, we have a mysterious and powerful figure to help us. You must have heard of Wrathion the Harbinger, Vol'jin. There's something I need your help with right now."
"They're here, they're here! "Vol'jin immediately became alert.
Thrall instructed, "Vol'jin, you are my most trusted subordinate. You must go to the Shado-Pan Monastery immediately and give Taran Zhu confidence."
Vol'jin's decision to join Thrall in Pandaria was a desperate gamble, a last-ditch effort. Even knowing there were problems involved, he had no choice but to agree.
The main force of the Kor'kron Legion landed in the Krasarang Wilds one after another. Just as Taran Zhu had predicted, General Nazgrim used the excuse that the Shado-Pan Monastery had injured Orcs soldiers to threaten to destroy the Shado-Pan Monastery. An elite Orcs army was already on its way.
Shado-Pan Monastery is the last bastion of hope for the Pandaren. Once it falls, the Pandaren will never have a chance to rise again and will be devoured by the Orcs like the Draenei.
Forced by circumstances, Taran Zhu had to choose between Garrosh and Thrall. When Vol'jin arrived at Shado-Pan Monastery, Taran Zhu finally convinced himself.
The night was as still as water. The Lorewalker Cho quietly sneaked into Shado-Pan Monastery. A corpse hung at the entrance of the temple, swaying gently in the night breeze.
Lorewalker Cho felt a lump in his throat. The corpse was none other than the Sweeping Monk Master Ye Wen. Taran Zhu had ordered his execution only to appease Garrosh and quell the Orcs' anger.
Lorewalker Cho paid tribute to the last warrior of Shado-Pan Monastery and quietly made his way to the residence of Sha of Madness.
In the Tranquility of the night, a billowing aura of darkness surged forth from somewhere. Master Ye Wen abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with an ominous red light.
"The Dao Follows Nature, Unity of Heaven and Humanity are one. So this is the truth. I finally understand."
Master Ye Wen's withered body, resembling a long spear, stood atop the Shado-Pan's mountain gate, gazing at the vast night sky, and said:
"The Way is the Demon, and the Demon is the Way. When the Way loses the hearts of the people, the Demon will rise. There is injustice in the world, and anger fills our hearts. We should slaughter for miles around, becoming demons through killing. I am the Sha of Anger."