The Tomb of Sargeras.
Terrifying Fel energy erupted from within the magnificent structure, mixed with the dark energy of the Void. With a series of explosions, the entire Tomb of Sargeras trembled violently.
Soon, a piercing sound of air being torn apart rang out, and a Demons with curved demonic horns and a pair of tattered wings on its back smashed through the window and rushed out of the Tomb of Sargeras at an extremely fast speed.
"Illidan Stormrage, this is no place for you to act arrogantly. You're lucky, don't let me see you again."
A stern warning came from behind. The monster, who called himself Illidan, turned around angrily. He was covered in wounds, and Fel was gushing out uncontrollably. His Warglaive were full of nicks and chips, and it seemed that he would have to find a skilled craftsman to repair them.
Although the monster was unwilling, it had no choice but to give up. The Tomb of Sargeras was too terrifying, and the monster was extremely arrogant and ambitious, attempting to break the balance here and wanting to become the leader by force. It was not tolerated by any faction, and as a result, it was besieged.
"I will definitely come back," the monster whispered.
On the Broken Shore, the monsters rested briefly and saw a Pit Lord cautiously approaching.
In the Tomb of Sargeras, the besieged monster was in dire straits. If it weren't for the Burning Legion's secret intervention, allowing the monster to break through, it would likely have perished. However, the monster was ungrateful; it was contemplating whether to kill the Pit Lord and have a good meal.
Knowing he was no match for Illidan, the Pit Lord hastily adopted a fawning expression, saying obsequiously, "Great Lord Illidan, I am not your enemy. I am merely a messenger. The Tomb of Sargeras is nothing but a bunch of arrogant scoundrels, not worth mentioning."
"A Pit Lord, are you representing the Burning Legion?" the monster asked rudely.
The Pit Lord quickly replied, "On behalf of the great Lord Kil'jaeden, I wish to negotiate a deal with you."
"A deal? The Burning Legion? What right do you have to talk to me about a deal?" The monster scoffed. "In the Tomb of Sargeras, you are nothing but a tiny force, not even worth mentioning."
The Pit Lord said helplessly, "If it weren't for Lord Archimonde's accident, the Tomb of Sargeras, and even the whole of Azeroth, would have already fallen into the hands of the Legion. Lord Archimonde failed, but the Legion has not given up on Azeroth. Lord Kil'jaeden has a new plan."
The monster proudly raised its head. "I have no intention of becoming a minion of the Burning Legion."
The Pit Lord shook his head and said, "No, Lord Illidan, our plan is to make you the master of Azeroth. The Legion will support you with all its might. Lord Archimonde died at the hands of Elune, and there are already conflicts between the two sides. It is not suitable for the Legion to directly occupy Azeroth."
The monster looked at the Pit Lord with some surprise. He didn't believe the Legion would be so kind and asked, "So what does the Burning Legion want?"
"The terrifying powers hidden within Azeroth include the natural forces of Elune, the magic of the Highborne from ancient times, the wisdom and creation principles of the Titan Keepers, the hidden power of the Void, the secrets of the Holy Light, and the Power of Death of the Scourge. These are all things we need. In the universe, few planets like Azeroth have attracted the attention of so many powerful forces," the Pit Lord said with utmost seriousness.
The monster chuckled mockingly, "Kil'jaeden's appetite is greedier than a black hole."
Seeing this, the Pit Lord sensed something was wrong and, fearing Illidan's wrath, hurriedly added, "Lord Illidan, I am but a lowly messenger. The specifics of the deal must be discussed with Lord Kil'jaeden. Kil'jaeden already has a complete plan to guarantee you everything."
The monster hesitated for a moment. The setback at the Tomb of Sargeras had insulted him, and he was eager to get revenge. He was a smart man, and a series of plans quickly formed in his mind. Using the power of the Burning Legion was just one of the options.
He needed to make the best choice, so he did not reject the deal with the Legion.
"Take me to Kil'jaeden," the monster said calmly.
On the Broken Shore, there is a small, secret Burning Legion base that keeps a close watch on the Tomb of Sargeras.
Several Eredar Mages were terrified when they saw Illidan, fearing Illidan would kill them all in his rage. They quickly activated the Legion Communicator, which displayed a massive image of Kil'jaeden.
"Archimonde's defeat infuriated me, but discovering that Azeroth possesses such a remarkable hero as you fills me with immense joy. Illidan Stormrage, only you are worthy to be the master of this world, to rule over all."
The monster paid no heed to Kil'jaeden's flattery, brandishing its broken twin blades and saying:
"Kil'jaeden, you lured me into the Tomb of Sargeras to prevent me from participating in the Battle of Mount Hyjal. I saw through your scheme long ago. However, the Burning Legion's defeat was expected, because you chose the wrong partner. No one knows Elune better than I do; cooperating with her will inevitably lead to your downfall."
Kil'jaeden was displeased upon hearing this, feeling it was merely Illidan offering his hindsight opinion. However, the situation suddenly changed, and Kil'jaeden politely said, "You're right. Elune's betrayal has brought shame upon the Legion. I hope our cooperation will proceed smoothly."
"Tell me your plan, Deceiver," the monster asked Pride.
Kil'jaeden knew he had to use Illidan, and said kindly, "Illidan, now that the Burning Legion has withdrawn from Azeroth, the four Old Gods are sealed away, and the Black Dragonflight is gradually retreating, which force is the most powerful in Azeroth?"
The monster sneered, "Are you testing me? Of course, it's Arthas's Scourge."
Kil'jaeden nodded slightly, his face fierce as he said:
"Arthas is but a lowly human, his life so short it seems fleeting to us. What right does a naive and laughable young man have to become the leader of the Scourge? Illidan, we will do everything in our power to help you seize the leadership of the Scourge and command this vast army."
The monster frowned slightly upon hearing this; his knowledge was incredibly vast. He gave a mocking laugh:
"Kil'jaeden, you should know that the Scourge appeared because of the invasion of the Orcs, an external enemy. The Orcs slaughtered countless lives, leaving behind only devastation and countless Restless Souls unable to find peace. This provoked a backlash from the Azeroth, which led to the formation of the massive Scourge through communication with the Death Realm. Once the Orcs are destroyed, the Scourge will naturally fade away. It's really not worth mentioning."
Kil'jaeden chuckled, "Of course I understand that principle, which is why we bring the Restless Souls into the Legion Forge. Illidan, I can assure you, if you agree to cooperate with the Burning Legion, you'll also be in command of the Orcs. Believe me, the flesh and blood of the Orcs are very delicious."
The monster shook its head after hearing this. "I have no interest in foolish Orcs. I'd rather hear how you plan to make me the leader of the Scourge."
Kil'jaeden revealed a cunning look and said seriously, "The Scourge's strength comes from its endless Undead. Arthas, after all, just a human. His own strength is not great. If you fight him one-on-one, what are your chances of winning?"
The monster declared confidently, "Even ten thousand Arthas wouldn't be a match for me."
Kil'jaeden nodded and praised, "I greatly admire your confidence and courage. I have a plan to create an opportunity for you to duel Arthas. Once you seize his Frostmourne, the Scourge will be yours."