Upon hearing of Malkorok's "heroic" deeds, Thrall, who had rushed back from the Caverns of Time, laughed until tears streamed down his face.
"Malkorok is a complete waste. He's braver than anyone when facing weak enemies, but runs away faster than anyone when facing strong ones. Garrosh using such a useless general shows just how incompetent he is!"
At this moment, the 50,000- Orcs army crossed the Portal from Tanaris and entered the camp on the Timeless Isle. Unfortunately, they had neither armor nor weapons, nor any rations. Wrathion roared angrily:
"Thrall, you still have the nerve to laugh at others? What are you going to do with these 50,000 troops?"
The disappearance of hundreds of thousands of Golden Lotus members was completely unexpected. Thrall scratched his head.
"I heard the Alliance army is going to land in the Krasarang Wilds. Varian is a useless piece of trash. Why don't we go and plunder their equipment and food, and turn the human soldiers into Tough Jerky?"
Wrathion angrily kicked Thrall over. "Don't you think we have enough enemies already?"
Madam Goya was deeply troubled. Since receiving news of the Golden Lotus, she hadn't slept well, her eyes were red and swollen. Wrathion and Thrall were at a loss. Madam Goya whispered:
"My lord, may I speak with you in private?"
In a secret room, Madam Goya said mysteriously, "I've received some news, a top-secret information: the Mogu have resurrected Lei Shen."
The ancient Thunder King has been resurrected. Wrathion, having heard of this mysterious ancient leader of the Mogu, muttered in astonishment, "The Lei Shen has been resurrected; I wonder if he is friend or foe?"
Madam Goya pursed her lips and said in a barely audible voice, "I have a bold idea that can solve the Orcs' food and equipment problem."
Wrathion's eyes widened. "Please speak, madam."
Madam Goya moved slightly closer to Wrathion: "The August Celestials' realm is Unity of Heaven and Humanity, and Lei Shen's realm is also Unity of Heaven and Humanity; he is stronger than the August Celestials combined."
"I don't understand," Wrathion said, puzzled.
Madam Goya explained in a low voice:
"Pandaria's land is finite. Imagine the Unity of Heaven and Humanity as a bowl of water, divided equally among several powerful Unity of Heaven and Humanity. The known Unity of Heaven and Humanity Beings are the August Celestials and the Grand Empress Shek'zeer. Now, the strongest, Lei Shen, has been resurrected and needs to take most of the Unity of Heaven and Humanity. The August Celestials are in an unprecedented state of weakness."
After processing Madam Goya's intelligence, Wrathion quickly concluded. "To seize this Unity of Heaven and Humanity, the August Celestials and Lei Shen are bound to clash."
Madam Goya shook her head. "My lord, you haven't grasped the crux of the problem yet. The August Celestials' true forms are incredibly vast, a combination of flesh and blood and precious metals. Their realm is the Unity of Heaven and Humanity, guaranteeing them immortality. No matter how severe their injuries, they can recover quickly."
Wrathion suddenly stood up, astonished by Madam Goya's boldness:
"You mean to imprison the August Celestials, cut off their flesh, bones, and scales to provide food and equipment for the Orcs? My God, how could you have such a terrible idea?"
Madam Goya smiled slyly:
"Thanks to the Lorewalker Cho, I have learned many secrets about the August Celestials over the years and know their weaknesses. With my abilities and knowledge, I cannot imprison the August Celestials, even if they fall into weakness, but with you by my side, I can guarantee that it will be foolproof."
Wrathion let out a burst of maniacal laughter and coldly asked, "Madam Goya, I remember you said you only wanted revenge. So your plan was originally aimed at the August Celestials."
Madam Goya asked confidently, "My lord, you are determined to pursue great power, you certainly won't refuse, will you?"
Wrathion smiled and said, "I have no reason to refuse this kind offer."
The two studied the plan for a long time and finally devised a meticulous plan.
The key figures in this plan are Thrall and Anduin, Wrathion specifically instructed:
"Thrall, the only way to solve the Orcs' food and equipment problem is to ask the August Celestials for help. You and Prince Anduin, on behalf of the Alliance and the Horde, invite the August Celestials to come and negotiate."
Thrall, unaware of Wrathion's purpose, said with a ferocious expression:
"Pandaria has many creatures, such as Jinyu and Hozen. Solving the food problem won't be difficult. Okay, don't hit me, I'm going now."
Anduin, harboring other thoughts, said doubtfully:
"I don't think the August Celestials will be willing to help. August Celestials are high and mighty, and the fact that they allowed us to build a base on the Timeless Isle is already the limit of their tolerance."
Madam Goya was prepared; she took out a brocade pouch and handed it to Anduin, instructing him:
"If the August Celestials insist on refusing, then you may open this brocade pouch. Remember, never open it beforehand, or your lives will be in danger."
The place where the August Celestials reside is called the Deity Palace. The towering mountain peaks are surrounded by a waterfall that hangs like a jade belt. Four buildings have been constructed on both sides of the waterfall.
The palaces of Chi-Ji and Yu'lon are above the waterfall, while the palaces of Xuen and Niuzao are below it.
As the August Celestials, they have several residences in Pandaria, which can be considered a palace. Whenever important matters occur, the August Celestials gather at the Deity Palace to discuss them.
The August Celestials are gathered together this time because of Lei Shen's resurrection.
Standing before the waterfall's pool, Thrall shouted at the top of his lungs, "I am Thrall, the Savior of Azeroth, and I have important matters to discuss with the four of you."
Thrall's shouts were drowned out by the sound of the waterfall, but fortunately the August Celestials had already noticed the arrival of the two.
Chi-Ji came out to greet them and led the two into the Xuen's Palace below the waterfall.
Upon entering the luxurious palace, the noisy sound of the waterfall outside vanished. The August Celestials shrank their bodies, lazily reclining on exquisite cushions. Chi-Ji shrieked:
"Thrall, we August Celestials have always supported the Orcs, and the Pandaren are very willing to provide them with Orcs rations. However, your construction of a base on the Timeless Isle has made us very unhappy."
Thrall said obsequiously, "Great August Celestials, everything I have done is for Azeroth. The cunning Garrosh stole the Warchief's position and plotted to destroy Azeroth."
Yu'lon shook her head and said, "We treat you and Garrosh equally. In our eyes, Orcs are all great and noble, and we would never participate in your struggles."
Niuzao said in a gruff voice, "That's right, this is our principle."
Thrall was at a loss, not knowing what to say. Anduin remembered some of the philosophy taught by Velen, which Anduin did not believe in, but thought might be able to persuade the August Celestials.
Anduin coughed and said cautiously:
"My mentor is the Prophet Velen, a great Prophet who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless civilizations throughout the universe. My mentor taught me: Blessed are the forerunners, for they bring light into darkness. Blessed are the courageous, for they stand firm in an unjust world. Thrall was a courageous forerunner, and it is because of him that Azeroth has light."
Thrall snorted smugly, "That's right, Garrosh is a shameless scoundrel and doesn't deserve the same treatment as me."
The August Celestials remained silent for a long while, then Xuen said in a low voice:
"Thrall, you possess the power to change your Destiny. You are powerful, more powerful than you realize. But that's not the reason we support you. I hope you can rely on your own strength."
Thrall was speechless again, Anduin saying:
"Honorable August Celestials, my mentor once told me a secret: do you know why the Burning Legion doesn't annihilate the Draenei?"