Jiyun Ailin, and Malkorok Taran Zhu's performance with cold eyes.
"Master Zhu is indeed a clever man; he actually saw through our conspiracy." Jiyun Ailin's lips curled up slightly.
Malkorok whispered, "He seems to have mistaken us for Thrall's side. Unfortunately, he doesn't know that as long as he fights Garrosh, he'll fall into our trap, and the outcome will be no different."
"Yes, it should have been long before he appeared! Deep within Qionghua Lake, that powerful being, the Guardian of the Heart of Darkness." Jiyun Ailin gazed at the calm surface of Qionghua Lake.
Taran Zhu had no will to resist and was forced to retreat under Garrosh's powerful offensive. To make the performance more convincing, she even pretended to sprain her ankle.
Chen Stormstout in the crowd, also noticed Taran Zhu's performance and immediately understood:
"This Taran Zhu is clearly trying to curry favor with Garrosh. It's a pity he doesn't know Garrosh's character; he'll definitely regret it."
Chen Stormstout chuckled inwardly, casually killing two Orcs without revealing his true skills.
The Warchief's victory could not mask the Kor'kron Legion's crushing defeat. Under the Pandaren's offensive, the three thousand Kor'kron were reduced to less than five hundred, their morale shattered, and their annihilation was only a matter of time.
A splashing sound came, and the waves of Qionghua Lake rolled and surged as if boiling, constantly bubbling, as if something was about to emerge.
Seeing this, Jiyun Ailin quickly blew her horn, and the clear sound of the horn echoed on both sides of Qionghua Lake.
Upon hearing the horn, the three thousand Pandaren, carrying their wounded companions, used their lightness skills to leave without looking back, with Chen Stormstout also joining them.
The remaining Kor'kron Orcs were initially surprised and relieved to have survived, but then cheers of victory erupted.
Seeing this, Taran Zhu was about to leave when Garrosh threw out a chain that bound Taran Zhu's waist. Taran Zhu, who was not paying attention to avoid it, was accidentally hit.
"Warchief, what do you mean by this?" Taran Zhu asked in a low voice.
Garrosh grinned maliciously, used the chains to rush to Taran Zhu's side, and punched him hard in the stomach.
Taran Zhu bowed like a shrimp, his vision blurring. Garrosh punched Taran Zhu in the head repeatedly, causing him to vomit blood and finally pass out.
Garrosh tossed the unconscious Taran Zhu aside and shouted, "Tie him up!"
"The Warchief is wise and mighty. The mere leader of the Shado-Pan Sect, the number one expert among the Pandaren, is nothing but an ant before you!" the Orcs exclaimed in praise.
Garrosh was smug; this would be a significant addition to his resume. At the same time, he was secretly alarmed as to why the Pandaren had left.
From the churning Qionghua Lake, a colossal creature rises, its back covered in a thick green tortoise shell, and its nine heads extending out like soaring Cloud Serpent.
On the tortoise shell stood an exquisite pavilion. A cool breeze swept by, and inside the pavilion sat an elderly Jinyu with a beard that reached his waist. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and his fish eyes shone brightly.
Beside the mountain-like monster, tens of thousands of Jinyu thronged, each tall and clad in armor, wielding various fine weapons.
"Warchief Garrosh, welcome to the Vale of Eternal Vale of Eternal Blossoms. You've been startled."
The old Jinyu stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"Who are you?" Garrosh asked loudly.
The old Jinyu said in a deep voice, "My name is Jinxiu, the ancestor of the Jinxiu Horde Jinyu. I have guarded the Heart of Darkness for thousands of years, waiting for the destined one to appear. This Vale of Eternal Blossoms is named after me."
Garrosh roared arrogantly, "I, Garrosh, am destined for this one!"
Jinxiu's wrinkled face relaxed slightly as she carefully examined Garrosh, then hesitated and said:
"The Flowing Water tells me that the destined person is a great Orcs. However, we are torn between you and Thrall, and have been observing from the sidelines. It is only today, seeing that you are in trouble, that we have stepped forward to help."
Garrosh roared in fury, "Thrall is called the Savior, but in reality Destroyer of Azeroth! I, Garrosh, am the Savior of Azeroth!"
"Warchief, please don't be angry. Please come with me into the Qionghua Palace for a chat. Whether we are destined to be together or not, we'll know once we try."
The old man's hand brushed across the water's surface, causing the lake to part and reveal a Passageway leading to the depths of the lakebed.
Garrosh hesitated for a moment. Those three thousand Pandaren were probably not far away. If it weren't for the old man's protection, the less than five hundred Kor'kron Orcs would have just died in vain.
Thinking this, Garrosh mustered his courage and shouted boldly, "Alright, I'll go with you this time!"
Led by Garrosh, the Orcs followed the long Passageway to the bottom of the lake, where they found a completely different world—a semi-transparent palace.
The palace appears to be constructed of crystal, allowing one to clearly see fish swimming around outside.
A large group of Jinyu lined the road to welcome the Warchief. Led by the elder Jinxiu, they arrived at the very center of the palace, inside a spacious hall.
Countless Magic Gems formed a powerful seal, with a purple heart, the size of a Kodo, placed at its very center. It beat rhythmically, its thick veins constantly emitting an eerie purple aura. Clear lake water flowed within the seal, diluting the purple aura.
The old man, Jinxiu, respectfully said, "This is the Heart of Darkness of Y'Shaarj. Long ago, the Titans created the Vale of Eternal Blossoms of Eternal Blossoms and used the power of its Flowing Waters to purify the Heart of Y'Shaarj Vale of Eternal Blossoms. To protect this Heart of Darkness, the Titans created the Flowing Water Guardians. Unfortunately, we were too close to the Heart of Y'Shaarj, and our elemental bodies were Curse of Flesh, turning us into the Jinyu we know today."
Garrosh stared greedily at the Heart of Y'Shaarj: "Does Lei Shen know of this heart's existence?"
The old man, Jinxiu, smiled confidently, "Lei Shen Ji Wudao spying on the Heart of Darkness for a long time. The Flowing Water protects the Jinyu. As long as they are in the Flowing Water, Lei Shen is no match for us. There is another reason: Lei Shen is not a destined person. He will be bewitched if he gets close to the Heart of Darkness. I urge the Warchief to give it a try."
Garrosh took a deep breath and walked towards the Heart of Darkness.
As soon as he approached the seal, a terrifying and violent force rushed towards him. Garrosh's eyes turned bloodshot, his mind went blank, and only killing remained.
Unfortunately, this heart was extremely ominous, capable of draining the life force of living beings. Garrosh was powerless, letting out angry roars, unable to do anything.
The old man, Jinxiu, shook his head regretfully, reached out his hand, and used the power of Flowing Water to pull Garrosh back.
"I'm sorry, Warchief, you are not the one destined for this."
Garrosh roared angrily, "Impossible! If I, Garrosh, am not the chosen one, then who is qualified?"
The old man Jinxiu, had a cold gaze and a detached voice. "Warchief, this way please. Qionghua Palace has prepared Feast to entertain Warchief."
The feast was nothing special, just some ordinary fish. Before they had even eaten half of it, the old man Jinxiu made an excuse to leave.
At night, Garrosh tossed and turned in the Qionghua Palace, unable to sleep.
"Could it be that the destined one really is Thrall?" Garrosh was so angry he almost ground his teeth to powder. "I am the Warchief of the Horde. Doras has told me more than once that Destiny is something you fight for, not something someone else bestows upon you. Since I am not the destined one, then I might as well kill the destined one and take his place."