Hu Feng had no idea what those females were thinking in private. He was tinkering with a massive Arcane Golem in his hall. The golem was built in the shape of a centaur, but it had no physical body. Its entire form was composed of arcane energy, with key sections linked by golden armor. Its head was a piece of golden armor resembling the xenomorphs from his previous life, set with a round gemstone.
The golem's core was also a diamond-shaped gem, containing the complete wills of several Zealot Will believers from his divine kingdom. They had willingly become the golem's mind and fought for their god.
There were currently three types of will forms: Zealot Will, Purifier Will, and Mystic Will. The golem could switch its dominant will among the three at any time, gaining entirely different abilities. Zealot Will specialized in melee combat, Purifier Will leaned toward healing, and Mystic Will wielded magic.
Hu Feng named this all-round golem Ktilax. Its original form had been a malfunctioning, long-neglected unit in the Magic Corridor, wandering aimlessly through dark corners. Hu Feng had brought it back after discovering it and modified it whenever he had free time. It had finally reached the final stage; it only needed a few more decorations before it was complete.
Long-lived races like elves and dragons were extremely insensitive to the passage of time. Perhaps after completing a single experiment, the outside world had already undergone earth-shaking changes.
After the Night Elves quieted down and stopped making their presence known to the human kingdoms, the peace lasted for several centuries.
After graduating from her training, Aegwynn took up the Guardian's duty and mission, beginning her protection of the human world. After completing her instruction, Merith Winterwind refused Aegwynn's earnest attempts to keep him and disappeared from everyone's sight once more. Rumor had it that he had returned south to continue living in seclusion.
The new Guardian was decisive and capable. She traveled across every corner of the world, eliminating threat after threat. The number of demons who had died at her hands had already surpassed four digits. The Seven Human Kingdoms were also extremely pleased with this Guardian and offered her all manner of noble titles and rewards, but Aegwynn refused them all.
Aegwynn had just completed a long-distance teleportation. The Artifact Staff in her hand, "Aluneth, Guardian's Staff," was still flickering with arcane light. The staff possessed consciousness of its own and was somewhat of a chatterbox, endlessly complaining to its owner about all sorts of trivial matters.
Aegwynn ignored it. She stood quietly atop a small hill on Darkshore, gazing at the distant World Tree, the pure white Tower of Slumber, and Suramar, the floating city regarded as sacred ground by every mage.
That was where her teacher's teacher resided... Her teacher refused to come no matter what, as though he had some unspeakable reason.
But she still had to come. Without meeting that legendary grandmaster from the stories, Aegwynn would never be satisfied.
Throughout her long years as an apprentice, Aegwynn had heard her teacher speak countless times of this grandmaster and his godlike power. Influenced by what she had seen and heard, this proud Guardian respected no one but her teacher Merith and her grandmaster Hu Feng.
Whoosh!
A glowing Binding Arrow shot toward Aegwynn. She frowned as an Ice Barrier blocked the attack. Then she saw an excited elven ranger, accompanied by a panther, rapidly approaching her.
Who was this? Why was she acting like a madwoman, attacking without even asking a question?
This madwoman was, of course, the huntress Saelin. She had roamed Darkshore for centuries, and this was the first time she had encountered someone who could so easily block her unstoppable Binding Arrow.
She was excited! This was a strong opponent! Much more fun than those adventurers!
So... Saelin activated all her trinkets, downed several potions, and cast Wild Fury. At full strength, she launched a savage assault on Aegwynn. Aegwynn was not known for her patience either. Without another word, she floated into the air and unleashed a barrage of Arcane Barrage, Meteor Strike, and ice storms upon Saelin.
Saelin dodged Aegwynn's endless magical bombardment in a sorry state. Her panther paced anxiously in circles, unable to get close to Aegwynn.
Just then, a massive surge of energy arrived. An extremely condensed Void Ray shot out from distant Suramar City and struck the open ground between them with perfect accuracy. Aegwynn was horrified to discover that all her magic vanished like droplets of water swallowed by an endless ocean, never to return. Saelin also stopped attacking, looking immensely smug.
"Ha! No matter how strong you are, you're just an ant before Lord Divine Emissary! Go on, attack me again!"
Aegwynn's face darkened with anger. Damn it, she really was a madwoman! She attacked first, and now she was pinning the blame on me!?
An ethereal voice drifted over. "Shut up, Saelin. Get back to patrolling! Can't you even tell whether someone is an adventurer? Stop attacking everyone you see!"
The previously overbearing huntress immediately wilted. "As you command, Lord Divine Emissary."
Aegwynn was somewhat nervous now. Though she was a powerful Guardian, she knew she could not have blocked that terrifying Void Ray from her grandmaster. If it had targeted her, she would have been dead or severely injured.
"You are Aegwynn, that brat Merith's apprentice?" The ethereal voice continued to echo around her.
Aegwynn almost wanted to laugh. It seemed only her grandmaster dared call her revered teacher a brat.
"Yes, I am Aegwynn, Teacher Merith Winterwind's only apprentice." Without realizing it, Aegwynn emphasized her uniqueness and special status by every means possible, hoping this grandmaster would think more highly of her.
"Come to Suramar. I am rather curious about the apprentice Merith chose."
Aegwynn was just about to set off when her Divine Emissary grandmaster's voice came again.
"Where is Merith? Why did he not come with you?"
Aegwynn carefully considered her wording before answering after a long while. "Teacher... he was unwilling to come with me. It seems he has some unspeakable reason."
Her grandmaster fell silent for a moment, then said faintly, "Come over."
Aegwynn took flight at tremendous speed and soon landed on Suramar City's reception platform. Many people were already waiting there. Aegwynn saw many famous figures, some of whom were known only through records in history.
"Welcome, Merith's apprentice, Guardian Aegwynn." Elisande smiled faintly, affection glimmering in her eyes. She had always taken good care of Merith back then, and now, out of affection for him, his apprentice also looked very pleasing to her.
Aegwynn hurriedly gave a solemn bow. She knew this was the ancient Archmage Elisande, and more importantly, the woman her teacher had mentioned countless times as his master's wife.
"My respects to you, Archmage Elisande! Teacher often spoke of you!"
Just then, a lazy voice sounded. "Oh? This is the first time I've seen the Guardian of Tirisfal acting so restrained."
"Green Dragon Queen Ysera!? Why are you here too?" Aegwynn was truly shocked. Why were all these legendary figures gathering in Suramar?
"Don't misunderstand. I didn't come specifically to welcome you. I was simply bored and came along to watch the excitement. Besides, I live here too."
Aegwynn grew increasingly nervous about meeting her grandmaster.
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