Nazgrel led his Personal Guard into Magtheridon's lair.
Magtheridon's massive body stood firmly in the center of the lair, bound together by countless Chains of Order.
Kargath and Akama were already waiting here.
"We can begin." Kargath grinned.
Nazgrel nodded and waved his hand, and a total of twenty-five adventurers were brought before Magtheridon.
"Twenty-five adventurers stormed Hellfire Citadel and slew the Pit Lord Magtheridon." Nazgrel sneered, "Does anyone believe that?"
"That's not important," Kargath said meaningfully. "Only when Lord Magtheridon is free can Illidan's Evil reign end."
Magtheridon, sealed within, let out a Thunder voice:
"Obey my command! Illidan used five seals, and they must be broken simultaneously to grant me freedom. There is only one way to break the seals, and that is a vast number of souls."
Twenty-five adventurers were assigned to stand in front of the five seals. Kargath took out a black Soul Orb and began chanting incantations.
A large number of souls flew out of the Soul Orb and entered the bodies of twenty-five adventurers. His body rapidly expanded and turned into a dark aberration.
"Hurry, hurry, we need more souls," Magtheridon urged.
The twenty-five adventurers' bodies swelled up, and they quickly lost consciousness, letting out painful roars.
The five seals simultaneously generated a powerful suction force, drawing twenty-five adventurers into the seals, where they turned into a pool of blood.
Blood spread along the chains binding Magtheridon, Corruption the Runes on them and causing them to gradually lose their luster.
Magtheridon struggled free, and the chains snapped.
"I am finally free! Magtheridon, the Lord of Outland, has returned!" Magtheridon roared triumphantly, pounding the ground with his limbs.
Akama held a golden orb of light in his hand, given to him by Naaru Adar through Khadgar, to control Magtheridon.
However, Kargath acted first, throwing a black sphere at Magtheridon.
"Die, you vile reptile!" Kargath roared triumphantly.
A black mist enveloped Magtheridon, binding him like glue, making it impossible for Magtheridon inch.
To everyone's surprise, Magtheridon simply swayed his body slightly and broke free from his confinement.
"Impossible!" Kargath exclaimed in shock. "Magtheridon, please let me explain. This is a conspiracy. It was Nazgrel and Eitrigg who instigated me to do this."
"You insignificant Orcs, how dare you betray me!" Magtheridon opened his blood-red maw and swallowed Kargath whole.
At the same time, Nazgrel smiled smugly, crushed a Teleportation Scroll, and disappeared.
A large Fel Orcs rushed in, and upon seeing Kargath dead, they all prostrated themselves before Magtheridon.
Akama hesitated for a moment, then put away the orb of light and knelt down as well.
Magtheridon spewed Fel Fire from his nostrils, burning all of Nazgrel's henchmen to death, but he was still not satisfied.
"No one can betray the Pit Lord, Akama, come here."
Akama quickly moved closer, her expression ingratiating.
"Go back and tell Illidan that I have returned, and the Black Temple will be shrouded in my wrath."
After saying Magtheridon opened a Portal and stepped into the Void.
Akama sat weakly on the ground, drenched in sweat.
In the Void World, Magtheridon landed on a platform, tilted his head back, and spat out Kargath.
Kargath was well protected by a black orb of light and quickly expressed his gratitude to Magtheridon.
Illidan landed at the edge of the platform, holding Skull of Gul'dan in his hand, and looked at Magtheridon with a smile:
"Magtheridon, I have fulfilled my promise. It's your turn to trade. I hope your intelligence is of sufficient value."
"Illidan, we Pit Lords are not treacherous Orcs. My intelligence is invaluable."
Magtheridon said in a low voice:
"You know better than anyone that Outland is slowly dying and is not a place to linger. If not handled properly, it could even affect Azeroth."
Illidan replied calmly, "That's right, I'm looking for New World."
"No, you've already found it. Ner'zhul cast a spell in the Black Temple to find a New World, and he succeeded." Magtheridon smiled at Illidan, "The one who seduced Ner'zhul, even if not you, was someone extremely close to you."
"What else do you know?" Illidan asked calmly.
"That world is called Mardum," Magtheridon said. "Everyone believes that Mardum, the Broken Abyss, was where Sargeras imprisoned Demons, and later, in order to create the Burning Legion, Sargeras himself shattered it."
Illidan laughed, "This is not a lie, but what the world doesn't know is that Mardum is incredibly vast, composed of many beautiful planets. The Demons built these planets so well that even a single fragment surpasses Outland."
Magtheridon declared loudly, "You're after Mardum because you want to find a place far from the Holy Light. Mardum is very close to the Void Lords' stronghold; the Army of the Light dares not lay a finger on it, and the Burning Legion dares not interfere too much. You can establish your own power here."
"I should add one more thing," Illidan boasted, "I have many old friends in the Void World, and they're willing to offer me refuge as soon as I enter Mardum."
"It seems your background is indeed extraordinary." Magtheridon was silent for a moment. "The information I gave you is related to the Mardum world."
Illidan indeed showed great interest.
Magtheridon said mysteriously, "Twenty-five thousand years ago, the Draenei, led by Velen, escaped from Argus Planet, their target being Mardum as well."
"What did you say?" Illidan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
Magtheridon's lips curled slightly. "Back then, I served under Lord Archimonde. My eyes possessed the ability to see through Destiny, a skill none of the other Pit Lords had, which is why I was highly valued. I was ordered by Lord Archimonde to secretly monitor the Draenei. The Draenei Vanguard, under Velen's instructions, entered the Mardum Sector and began expanding their territory on a planet."
"And then?" Illidan asked eagerly.
"That Draenei Vanguard has vanished. I suspect even Velen doesn't know the truth, which is why the Draenei are forced to wander the stars." Magtheridon observed Illidan's expression.
Illidan's expression was quite solemn. If what Magtheridon said was true, then Mardum must be hiding an unknown danger.
Magtheridon continued, "Several generals of the Draenei Vanguard were seen by my eyes. I know what they did, but I don't know how they disappeared. In the vast universe, my Eye of Destiny is not omniscient or omnipotent."
Illidan's expression returned to calm. "Pit Lord Magtheridon the Pit, it seems our cooperation has only just begun. Tell me everything you know."
"So what is the reward?" Magtheridon asked.
Illidan hesitated for a moment, then said, "What the Pit Lords need most is evolution. You want to surpass Mannoroth, don't you?"
Magtheridon nodded, saying regretfully, "But it's not easy."
"Your talent surpasses Mannoroth's, you just haven't found the right path to evolution," Illidan said enticingly. "Coincidentally, I know a way."