We must demand an explanation from the Draenei!
As the saying goes, a person can't walk without a head, and a bird can't fly without a head. The commanders of the Lunarfall were originally a disorganized bunch and were unable to negotiate with the Draenei.
Now that Vanessa has returned, they can finally unite.
However, when Vanessa called on everyone to protest against the Draenei, everyone shook their heads.
"The Draenei have become too powerful."
A Dwarf commander said nervously:
"Unimaginable warfare technology. If it weren't for their lack of Fel, I would suspect we were facing the Burning Legion."
A Night Elf commander said, "We went to look for Yrel, but unfortunately we couldn't find a single Draenei in Embaari Village."
Robbie saw fear on their faces, and with no other choice, Robbie accompanied Vanessa to see Yrel.
Above the Karabor Temple in Shadowmoon Valley floats a massive purple Starship. Its circular base is inlaid with large purple crystals, resembling an inverted mountain, while its top resembles a tall, circular tower that pierces the clouds.
"This is Tempest Keep! When did the Draenei move Tempest Keep to Shadowmoon Valley?" Robbie exclaimed.
Tempest Keep is said to belong to the Naaru and is an interdimensional spaceship used for travel in the greater universe.
However, all indications suggest that this spaceship, with its distinct Argus style, should be a product of the Draenei's ingenuity. After entering Draenor World, due to the unexpected deaths of many Draenei craftsmen, Draenei technology suffered a setback, and no one was able to repair this mysterious spaceship.
Furthermore, the Prophet Velen ignored Tempest Keep and left it to drift in outer space for hundreds of years, while Illidan's arrival reactivated the ship.
Robbie used the Eye of C'Thun and discovered that the Karabor Temple was almost empty, with only a handful of Draenei still adhering to the faith of the Naaru.
Without a doubt, the Draenei of Shadowmoon Valley should all be inside Tempest Keep.
Vanessa looked up at Tempest Keep, a massive spaceship hundreds of meters above the ground, accessible only by magic.
Robbie observed carefully for a while, then breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"This spaceship is still under repair and its magical shield is not activated. I have a way to get you up there."
Using a node inside the spaceship as a reference point, Robbie and Vanessa entered Tempest Keep.
Inside Tempest Keep, countless Draenei artisans were busy at work. Robbie noticed many unfamiliar faces, including Draenei were only transparent in spirit.
The fortress was vast, with countless rooms. Robbie didn't find Yrel, but he did encounter a familiar face among the transparent souls.
Garrison Commander Maraad.
Without a doubt, this is Maraad from the Draenor Timeline. Maraad died in an accident long before Garrosh founded the Iron Horde.
Maraad, in his spirit form, kept issuing orders; he appeared to be the High Commander of Tempest Keep.
When Robbie and Vanessa suddenly appeared, Maraad wasn't surprised and shrugged:
"Yrel anticipated your arrival and ordered me to treat you with courtesy. Please, both of you, have a seat."
Robbie stared at Maraad's transparent body and was the first to ask, "What's going on? What happened?"
Maraad explained with a smile:
"As you can see, I have returned in spirit form. It's a bit funny, but when the Prophet Velen was alive, I held him in the highest esteem, believing that Velen had brought us a free and happy life. Later, because I accidentally dirtied Velen's beard, he stripped me of my Power of the Holy Light and banished me to the wilderness to watch as I, the Orcs, were devoured."
Maraad's tone was very flat, as if she were recounting an unrelated past event:
"Only after my physical body died did I break free of my bonds and truly gain freedom, learning the horrifying truth: Velen had always controlled the Draenei population, feeding our souls to the Naaru. But the rebellion had long existed; long ago, some Draenei souls escaped the Naaru's pursuit and helped those who came after them. I was one of the lucky ones. After the Prophet Velen died, we returned."
Robbie then understood why the Draenei possessed the technology to repair Tempest Keep; among these Draenei spirits were the craftsmen from that era.
Vanessa stepped forward and asked, "Where is Yrel? Why won't she come out to see me?"
Maraad immediately explained, "Yrel is in Shattrath City. I know you've come for the commander of the Lunarfall. You just need to go back and tell them that the Burning Legion is about to descend on Draenor, and they'll be the first to flee."
"Is the Burning Legion really coming?" Robbie asked in surprise.
Maraad nodded nervously and said:
"We've detected several unstable coordinates on Draenor World, all pointing to Argus Planet. Someone is locating our planet."
Once the location is successfully established, Portal to Draenor can be opened, which is indeed a signal of the Legion's invasion.
Robbie asked in confusion, "Are the Draenei going to fight the Burning Legion alone?"
Maraad smiled and said:
"After the death of Prophet Velen, the Draenei were liberated and are no longer what they used to be. Almost all Draenei are Archmages, and even the weakest are equivalent to Khadgar. We don't need Azeroth's help. By the way, the Draenei chronicles refer to the era of Prophet Velen's rule as the Dark Ages."
Robbie took a deep breath. Maraad's tone was quite arrogant, but it wasn't without reason. If Azeroth's power level got involved in this war, it would most likely be a hindrance.
"But you are facing equally outstanding people, the Eredar Mages of the Burning Legion," Vanessa pointed out incisively.
The Eredar and Draenei share the same origin. Although the Draenei appear to have become stronger, they have at most returned to the level they were at when they first escaped Argus Planet.
The Eredar of the Burning Legion, having embraced Fel and undergone tens of thousands of years of development, are now vastly different from what they once were.
Maraad smiled wryly, "We are well aware of the gap between ourselves and the Burning Legion, so we don't want to drag Azeroth down with us."
Robbie and Vanessa remained silent. The Draenei chose to face the situation alone, probably unwilling to run away, and decided to settle things with the Burning Legion in Draenor World.
Remember the Battle of Mount Hyjal? Apart from Archimonde, the Burning Legion did not send Eredar forces.
Once the Eredar join the war, it will truly be Sundering, with the sun and moon losing their light.
The news that the Burning Legion was about to descend upon Draenor Lunarfall chaos, with no one wanting to remain on Draenor.
This time, without the Draenei urging them, the commanders and adventurers were all eager to pack their bags and go home. Many commanders even disregarded the fortress and fled back to Azeroth alone.
The Dark Portal had long been destroyed, and the Mage Towers of Stormshield became the only way home. However, the Alliance forces of Stormshield were also retreating, and long queues formed day and night Portals.
Overnight, land prices in the Lunarfall plummeted into negative territory.
Vanessa convened a meeting and solemnly addressed her Followers:
"I plan to stay. What do you all think?"