The Burning Legion had countless opportunities to annihilate the Draenei, but they let them slip away each time.
Anduin thought he had dropped a bombshell that would convince the August Celestials.
But he overlooked the fact that the August Celestials had lived for countless years and had seen everything. In terms of wisdom, Anduin far inferior.
Yu'lon did not answer directly, but said meaningfully:
"Kil'jaeden is truly cunning. This move of nurturing an enemy to enhance his own prestige is brilliant, and it also manages to draw out potential enemies of the Burning Legion. Unfortunately for him, we are not the Kil'jaeden the Deceiver, and Thrall is certainly not the foolish Prophet Velen."
Having his thoughts spoken, Anduin blushed and didn't know what to do.
Thrall, standing to the side, was also powerless. He dared not be presumptuous in front of the August Celestials, behaving as obediently as a lapdog.
With the August Celestials about to send their guests away, Anduin, having exhausted all other options, could only take out Madam Goya's secret plan. After reading the ingenious scheme inside, Anduin finally understood the key to this negotiation.
Negotiating with beings of the August Celestials' caliber is futile; you must appeal to their emotions and reason. You must sway them with benefits. Anduin hesitated only for a moment before making his decision.
"The Kingdom of Stormwind possesses a vast territory. If I were to become King one day, all the people of the Kingdom of Stormwind would become followers of the August Celestials. I swear this."
As soon as the words were spoken, the August Celestials were slightly startled.
Pandaria's land area is limited, restricting the power of the August Celestials who had achieved perfect Unity of Heaven and Humanity. Now, with Lei Shen taking away most of their power, how could they be content?
If they can occupy a new territory, their strength will be restored to its original state, or even surpassed.
Thrall quickly understood and declared loudly, "We Orcs are destined to conquer all of Kalimdor. If I become the Warchief Horde, Kalimdor only worships the August Celestials, I swear on my life."
Chi-Ji smiled slightly at Anduin: "I see sincerity on your face." Then he glared at Thrall: "We don't like empty promises."
Clearly, Thrall was just saying it casually and had no sincerity whatsoever.
Niuzao's voice was deep and resonant as he shouted:
"Prince Anduin came from the heart, but people change. Over the long course of time, we have seen far too many who betray their principles for personal gain. A person who remains steadfast and unwavering through the ages does not exist."
Xuen said solemnly, "Your conditions have successfully attracted us. Don't underestimate the August Celestials. We not only possess power but also profound knowledge. We have ways to make it impossible for you to go back on your word. If you break your promise, we will repay you tenfold and make you wish you were dead."
Thrall regretted his words after hearing this. He had only spoken casually and hadn't expected the August Celestials to possess magic similar to a contract, forcing him to fulfill his promise.
Yu'lon concluded, "I have heard your voices. You haven't recognized your place. Perhaps we should go and see Wrathion, the Harbinger."
Anduin and Thrall exchanged a glance, realizing that they were not of high enough status and had not gained the approval of the August Celestials only wanted to talk to Wrathion.
Anduin shrugged, saying helplessly, "Black Prince Wrathion warmly welcomes you."
Chi-Ji smiled and said, "Lead the way, I hope we can cooperate smoothly."
A few days ago, Wrathion commanded the Fire Tauren to secretly build a Magic Circle in the Coliseum to imprison the August Celestials. Now it is finally completed and ready to be used.
Wrathion, with his hands behind his back, said:
"The August Celestials are by no means a monolithic entity; there are bound to be competition and conflicts among them. After Anduin threw out the bait, the August Celestials, distrustful of each other, will surely join forces to negotiate with me, which will allow me to wipe them all out in one fell swoop."
Madam Goya chuckled and asked, "I wonder what kind of Magic Circle this is?"
A slight smile played on Wrathion's lips as he replied, "This formation is called the Four Directions Void Formation."
Madam Goya had been pondering Wrathion's origins, asked with feigned curiosity, "It sounds like Magic Circle from the Void."
Wrathion paused, then explained:
"Madam, you are mistaken. The Void only uses a single type of energy, while my civilization is inclusive and diverse. The Four Directions Void Formation not only possesses the Shadow power of the Void, but also incorporates Holy Light, nature, Arcane energy, and a touch of Fel."
Madam Goya was secretly astonished; the origins of the Harbinger Wrathion, were becoming increasingly mysterious.
Wrathion said politely, "Madam, the August Celestials have the ability to see through people's hearts. I suggest you leave for now, lest they see through our plan."
Madam Goya smiled confidently:
"My lord, if I don't show myself, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of the August Celestials. Don't worry, I have my own way of dealing with it. If I wasn't confident that I could deceive them, I wouldn't have made such a plan."
Wrathion looked at Madam Goya with surprise. This female Pandaren was of average strength, only at the Entry level of Chi. Wrathion shook his head.
"Madam, I must remind you that the state of oneness with Unity of Heaven and Humanity is mysterious and unpredictable, possessing terrifyingly keen senses. Your heartbeat, blood pressure, neurotransmitter secretion, brainwaves, and so on cannot escape their perception. There are some terms you may not understand, but let me tell you, while your appearance may be well disguised, the subtle changes within your body will allow them to easily see through your lies."
Madam Goya calmly replied, "We Pandaren have an old saying: 'Mastering human relationships is true literature.' I've lived with a mask on since I can remember, and I can even deceive myself when I lie. I'm absolutely confident I can fool the August Celestials."
Madam Goya was so persistent that Wrathion had no choice but to agree. If the truth were to be revealed, everyone else would die, Wrathion was confident he could escape.
Anduin and Thrall arrived at the Coliseum with the August Celestials. Wrathion and Madam Goya came out to greet them, and the August Celestials' eyes were focused on Madam Goya.
Yu'lon said rather bluntly, "I've heard that the highly respected and upright Guo Daxia is still bedridden."
Madam Goya's expression flickered, then she nodded and smiled, "Lord Wrathion has agreed to treat my husband, but he needs time to persuade him."
Yu'lon's expression softened slightly. "Madam, the disappearance of over 100,000 members of the Golden Lotus in the Mogu'shan Palace must have been the work of the Mogu. We believe this is part of your plan."
Madam Goya smiled bitterly, "The Mogu are high and mighty, how could they possibly look down on us lowly Pandaren?"
Xuen carefully observed Madam Goya's expression, then sniffed the air and whispered, "It seems we were overthinking it."
Wrathion was secretly surprised, never expecting that Madam Goya had actually fooled the August Celestials.
Slightly relieved, Wrathion said politely:
"Honorable August Celestials, fifty thousand Orcs are starving and pitiful. Hundreds of thousands of Golden Lotus followers are trapped in the Mogu'shan Vaults, but Pandaria still has many Pandaren who are willing to become food for the Orcs."
Niuzao nodded and said, "That's right, as long as we let them come, they will definitely come, but are you really willing to give us the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor?"
Wrathion was slightly angry. The August Celestials were simply insatiable. Anduin only promised to allow the people of Kingdom of Stormwind to worship the August Celestials, but did not give up the entire Eastern Kingdoms.
"Please, gentlemen, have a word with me in private. There may be a misunderstanding; we need to discuss it in detail."
Four exquisite seats had been set up in the four corners of the Coliseum, large enough to accommodate the August Celestials' enormous bodies. The August Celestials did not stand on ceremony and took their seats in the four corners.