Rifts Between Elves

The second major event was the change in leadership among the High Elves of Quel'Thalas.

Dath'Remar Sunstrider, the leader who had guided his family on their journey of exile since the end of the War of the Ancients, had passed away.

Quel'Thalas mourned the loss of their leader, and Prince Anasterian officially ascended the throne, inheriting the crown and becoming the new Sun King.

When the news of Dath'Remar's death reached the Night Elves, Hu Feng was enjoying himself in Uldum and didn't learn of it immediately. The Night Elves already held a less-than-favorable opinion of Dath'Remar and his exiled followers, so they offered only perfunctory condolences before dismissing the matter. The Highborne of Suramar City, however, had a good relationship with Dath'Remar, so the Council of Truth dispatched an envoy along with the messenger to cross the seas and offer their condolences to Quel'Thalas.

By the time Hu Feng returned and found out, several months had already passed. Dath'Remar had likely already begun to decompose underground, serving as fertilizer...

The passing of another acquaintance left Hu Feng feeling a bit melancholic. He immediately felt that his decision to specially allocate a portion of his Titan Divine Power into Alleria's body was a very correct one. The High Elves, not having received the blessing of the World Tree, would still age and die despite their long lifespans. Hu Feng didn't want the women he cared about to disappear too soon, so even if it meant parting with some of his own primal power, it was worth it.

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"Bastard! Who does that brat think he is! Has he become so foolish just because he's king?"

Archmage Aethelus was shouting in a villa by the lake outside Silvermoon City, while several High Elf mages seated around him wore grim expressions. The two accompanying Nightborne, meanwhile, sneered repeatedly, their killing intent unconcealed.

Alleria tried to placate the mages' anger with some helplessness. It wasn't entirely their fault; Anasterian, the new Sun King, was a bit too arrogant. The Night Elf delegation that had crossed the seas to mourn was already of a very high caliber. Archmage Aethelus, leading the High Elves and Nightborne personally, had already shown Quel'Thalas considerable respect.

"Hmm, thank you for your visit, High Elves. However, why don't I see Divine Emissary Hu Feng, the God of Magic? As my father's friend, does he not wish to see my father one last time?" These were Anasterian's exact words, and the group of High Elf nobles standing beside him echoed his sentiments.

This was going too far! It seemed the High Elves' inexplicable arrogance now dared to be directed at their former kin!

The Highborne were not exactly approachable people to begin with. Upon hearing Anasterian's words, Aethelus immediately turned and left with the grim-faced High Elves.

Following that, they spent the ensuing days at Alleria's Ranger residence, not going anywhere else. To the Highborne, Alleria was one of their own. After all, she was one of the future consorts personally chosen by the Divine Emissary. It was obvious to anyone with eyes that their relationship was strong, and despite not having met for a long time, their feelings remained undiminished.

"Alright, alright, Aethelus, don't overthink it. His Majesty Anasterian was indeed in the wrong here, but he didn't have any malicious intent. A young and impetuous Sun King will always need more experience to mature," Alleria said gently, setting down her cup.

Aethelus nodded. "We've all heard what Matriarch Alleria said. Let's drop this matter. Especially you two Nightborne, I don't want you doing anything rash. Understood?"

"Wha... What Matriarch? I've told you many times, the Divine Emissary and I aren't that kind of relationship!"

"Oh... not that kind of relationship... Hmm, I understand!" After concluding the serious topic, Aethelus reverted to the standard lecherous smile of a Night Elf uncle. "But your own sister, Lady Sylvanas, doesn't say that. How strange."

"Sylvanas!!! Get out here!" The female ranger, enraged and furious, grabbed her longbow and chased after her sister.

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Hu Feng looked at the report in his hand and let out a cold laugh, casually tossing it aside.

Anasterian, that prince who used to be so timid in front of him, now felt he had great power and could stand on equal footing with him? This was so similar to the relationship between his homeland and some smaller neighboring countries in his past life. They were all members of the Sinosphere, all once vassal states of his homeland, yet now they were all acting like clowns, feeling self-important.

The High Elves truly had one persistent bad habit after another. Anasterian's actions made it easy to infer that he was deliberately downplaying the influence of Divine Emissary Hu Feng and the Highborne on Quel'Thalas. He was trying to break free from the shadow of their former suzerain, the Night Elves. As a leader, one couldn't say he was wrong, but he was simply too immature and too eager for success, to the point where everyone could see his intentions.

It seemed necessary to give them a taste of hardship and give them another stern lesson.

To make them sober up and realize that exile did not mean complete separation.

The envoys sent by the seven human kingdoms to mourn Dath'Remar also discovered the rift between the Night Elves and the High Elves. Especially the report of Aethelus leading the envoy group to leave midway and stay at the Ranger Corps' residence, such reports had already appeared on the desks of the human kings.

For a time, it felt as if an undercurrent began to surge. The former suzerain, the Night Elves, although they had not made any official statement, also began to deliberately reduce trade and magical technology exchanges with the Sunstrider royal court.

Instead, they began to increase support for the Silvermoon Ranger Corps. Large quantities of new enchanted longbows and daily consumables were continuously transported by merchant ships to Sunsail Port, and then brought into the Ranger residence. The Night Elves, being wealthy, offered the goods at half price or even as gifts, stating that the impoverished Silvermoon Rangers could pay the gold in installments.

Kul Tiras, the maritime power of humanity, was also delighted. Because the Night Elves did not have large ocean-going transport ships, the trade between the two continents, mainly the Night Elves' trade fleets to the Eastern Kingdoms, was now primarily handled by Kul Tiran hired fleets.

Lordaeron, having become the foremost land power, saw its economic prosperity lead its domestic nobles to pursue spiritual fulfillment. They were most fond of the carved artworks and decorative weapons produced by the elves. Of course, magical accessories were even better.

Previously, they had consistently purchased these luxury goods from Quel'Thalas. But now, the Night Elves were glaring fiercely at the various countries on the Eastern Kingdoms continent. Although they said nothing, everyone knew that if one made a politically incorrect choice and picked the wrong side, the Night Elves would ensure they faced difficulties.

Even though the Night Elves were located on the continent of Kalimdor, their influence in the Eastern Kingdoms was even greater than that of the High Elves. This was also due to the deterrent power of Divine Emissary Hu Feng, their own formidable racial strength, and their increasingly open diplomatic policies.

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