"What kind of monster are you?"
Accompanied by frightened, desperate and hoarse screams, in the remote ravine deep in the Redridge Mountains, the powerful Eternal Dragon Eonus reluctantly took his last breath.
Before it died, it was still trying to escape from death by jumping through time. However, its body, which was completely polluted by the gloomy Void Energy, could no longer be accepted by time. Even its flesh and blood underwent frightening alienation. When it fell, its scales were torn to pieces by three Faceless One Brutes, and its tenacious spirit was riddled with holes by the bites of Devouring Plague.
What killed it was a shot of Mind Blast that detonated in the most terrifying memory deep in the soul, like the explosion of a "psychic nuclear bomb" tearing apart its last will.
Diakum, who was riding Sunwing, fell into the valley. He walked to the dragon's side with Twilight Hammer and Kazzak's Soul Staff in his hands, and looked at the dark body. The huge corpses with the breath of void, those summoned Faceless One Brute are returning to Sea of Darkness, Diakum dare not let them stay in Material World for longer.
These real Void Creatures all carry their own mental pollution and are mobile gangrene of reality.
"The spirit of the legendary dragons is not as strong as I imagined. Perhaps it is because they have abandoned Bronze Dragonflight's protective philosophy and allowed their souls to fall into violence and chaos."
Diakum dispersed Shadowform, and threw Twilight Hammer, who was extremely satisfied after drinking death and fear, back into his bag. Holding Soul Resonator Staff in his hand, he made a triangle Holy Crest in front of the dragon's remains, and then released the blazing holy flame to wrap around the corpse of Shadow Makeup, purifying the monster with the purest holy fire.
It was he who attracted the void corrosion and killed this Infinite Dragonflight, and it was he who used the holy flame of light to purify the corrosion.
This kind of "self-produced and self-sold" is really ridiculous.
If Azeroth's universe also has a "merit system", Diakum's hand is enough for him to step on his left foot and right foot to fly up.
But as the white holy flames licked and burned the filthy corpse, Diakum fell into deep thought.
Just now, he entered the Shadow Priest form again and killed a Infinite Dragonflight in a way that can be called "relaxing and pleasant". There is no need to elaborate on the battle process. With Diakum's current rank of "Demigod-Critical", if he still has to take his time to kill a legendary dragon, it would be too derogatory to his combat effectiveness.
Killing has never been something worthy of praise. Diakum has defeated too many powerful enemies, and the pressure given to him by a mere dragon is not as impressive as that of Grom Hellscream.
What really arouses thinking is the thoughts under Shadowform.
Just like what he felt when he first entered Shadowform, he had been standing all his life, but when the shadows covered him, he felt as relaxed as sitting down.
"After temporarily blocking the connection between Holy Light Force and me, I so clearly felt the "weight" He exerted on me every day."
Dick found a stone and sat there, reached out and took Twilight Hammer out of the bag, and applied a levitation spell to make it float in front of him.
Vigilant looked at this sacred object shaped by the shadow. He recalled the experience of exerting his power on the Execute dragon, and recalled the advice Black Wolf God Lycantos gave him after Execute Blackhand.
Although Lycantos definitely has its purpose, the realm that Loa God can see is indeed deeper than ordinary people.
The most important thing is
"You also said that Holy Light's increasing favor is interfering with my perception and yours."
He stroked Argus Heart on his finger and said:
"Do you also think I went too far in Holy Light?"
Faced with Diakum's inquiry, Argus Star Soul did not remain silent this time, perhaps because Shadowform just now temporarily isolated Holy Light's contact with Diakum, plus entering Azeroth, made him feel the presence of "sisters" and so he woke up. This time, Star Soul's voice was particularly clear.
He is like a mute who regains his ability to speak, from being staccato at first to becoming more fluent later on.
He said:
"There is no good or evil in power, but the Force affects people's hearts, especially Holy Light and the void. They will magnify your strengths and weaknesses. The more selfless you are, the more indifferent you are; the more enthusiastic you are, the more detached you are; the more pious, the more fanatical you are.
Holy Light loves you, He wants to give you the best, He does not mean any harm, but you can't resist the assimilation of the Force!
That cunning Black Wolf bastard must have its own purpose, but its previous warning was not wrong."
Star Soul paused, and then said with emphasis:
"You are not lost, but you are on the edge! If you take a step further, you will merge into the light, and you will lose yourself. You will become the most righteous shining Vigilant, but you will no longer be the brave child who has selfish intentions but also takes risks to kill Archimonde.
But this is your choice and I won't interfere."
After saying that, Star Soul fell silent.
Diakum also fell silent.
He felt Holy Light return to himself, and that heavy and insignificant power also fell on him, making him extremely powerful, fearless, and selfless and enthusiastic, but it also made him feel like he was in shackles, restrained by dogma and discipline.
At this moment, Vigilant's always brave mind became a little agitated in a rare way.
He stared at Twilight's Hammer floating in front of him and said:
"Aren't you always eloquent on weekdays? I'm mentally shaken. Shouldn't you take advantage of this?"
"Alas, the world always misunderstands us, and regards depravity, evil, and decay as synonymous with us. But fools only see the results and do not pursue the reasons. We thought you would be different, but in the end, you also have the same understanding of darkness as they do."
The looming Shadow Word is surrounding Diakum.
In the world of Azeroth, where there are several powerful void entities, its activity is conceivable.
But this time, Shadow Word was very gentle. It said to Diakum like a complaint:
"Bad people are determined to do bad things because they want to do it, so they call upon the void to gain strength, use the void as a means to corrupt the world, and let their black hearts explode to harm living beings.
However, even if the void does not respond to their prayers, they will not do bad things. Even if we refuse, Fel and death will open their arms to them.
Just like a good person wants to do good things, so he will be favored by Holy Light.
There is no distinction between good and evil in power, your "parents" are reminding you, but the prejudice in your heart is also a big mountain, Diakum, you, like those idiots, think that we bring corruption and depravity.
Even in your mind, you have been persuading yourself to face the complex existence of Six Forces.
You always talk about "Light and Shadow Coexistence" and use it to teach those overly enthusiastic children. The question is, do you believe it yourself?
If you really believe it, if you really put Holy Light and Void in the same position, then why is your "Path of Light and Shadow" progressing so slowly?
Even the suffering Eredath has progressed faster on the path of shadow than you."
Shadow Word let out a sly laugh.
It says:
"Just lie to others, Diakum. Others respect you as Vigilant and are willing to let you lie, but don't lie to yourself. You are wary of the void, you are wary of the shadows. Every time you exert your power in Shadowform, you want to check your own mind ten times, for fear that we will plant seeds of doubt and destroy your morality.
Are you so unsure of yourself?
You are the soul of Saint Lightforging! There are not many mortals in the physical universe who are as determined and fanatical as you. You are always wary of the embrace of shadows. How can you understand Light-Shadow Twinborn with such a mentality?
You can give up this morality and allow yourself to fully embrace the Holy Light you believe in, and let Holy Light shape you into a glorious and majestic Light Oath Lord, who will lead hundreds of millions of People of Light to protect the galaxy and engage in a long and sacred battle with the Burning Legion.
Will you do this?
Will you let Holy Light shape you until you become a glorious, just, selfless, enthusiastic, pious, and fanatical leader?"
"Maybe I won't!"
Vigilant rubbed his face and whispered:
"I want to separate faith from life, just as I also want to know whether there is love between me and little Neri."
"You know no shit!"
Shadow Word said sarcastically:
"Now it's Azeroth, and you are separated from Draenor, so let's take a look at your series of actions in Draenor from an outsider's perspective. Examine what kind of image you have in the eyes of others during this process.
Diakum!
You are only one step away from becoming the light. Maybe you won't hesitate too much when you need to make that difficult choice. Lycantos is not deceiving you. Black Wolf God is deliberately trying to have a good relationship with you.
It doesn't have to lie to you about that.
You have been in the light for too long and have neglected the training Holy Light has given you. You have become accustomed to it, but with every step you take in the light, you lose a point of your humanity.
Holy Light will not harm you.
He truly thinks you are perfect like that, but He ignores your own feelings.
Your subconscious mind saved itself!
Think carefully about what you did the moment you woke up, when Holy Light had a lot of depression that made you feel uncomfortable."
"I found Neri, with her"
Diakum covered his forehead, he sighed and said:
"It turns out that I was trying to save myself during that irresponsible private party during the war! You Shadow Word, don't try to trick me! It was clearly the result of my pent-up personal emotions.
Neri and I are not just lovers, we are comrades-in-arms, we are companions who can be entrusted with life, and we jointly carry the same World Vow.
I know what you want to say.
But the love between her and I is destined to never be pure, as we are burdened with too many things."
"Humph, I'm still as vigilant as ever, very good, keep it up."
Shadow Word's little trick was exposed, it sneered and said:
"But what you can't deny is that after many consecrations, the relationship between you and Neri has also changed. Holy Light seems not to want you to spend more time and energy on personal affairs. He hopes that you will take saving the common people as your own responsibility, and hopes that you will be more selfless and become a role model for People of Light.
You have done a great job. You have single-handedly shaken the fate of Draenor, allowing the world that should have collapsed into crumbs to retain hope and thrive.
But at what cost? Diakum.
Can we think that you sacrificed your own humanity in exchange for such a rapid turnaround in a short period of time? So the question is, fate is stronger in Azeroth, what are you going to sacrifice this time to defeat it?
Lycantos is right, you can't continue like this!
You can't always sacrifice yourself to benefit others. Your little firewood can't even light a flame in front of Azeroth's destiny. You have to be smarter, gentler, and use more efficient methods to shake your destiny.
Your head is filled with brains, not muscles. Leave some room for your brain to develop.
Don't forget that you are a human being too!
Longing for rest, longing for love, longing for friendship, longing for happiness, longing for release, these are all desires that living people should have.
But you didn't!
So, are you a human being?
Do you think you are a human being?"
Vigilant maintained a long silence. After a few minutes, he sighed and said:
"I really don't, and I don't feel anything abnormal. It seems that I was born to be a pure soul that is selfless, enthusiastic, and eager for justice. I didn't even realize when I became like this.
Just like a dreamer never realizes when he falls asleep.
Okay, I admit, I am alienated by Holy Light.
I have been wary of this alienation, but it turns out that knowing is one thing, understanding is one thing, and practice is another.
Then now."
"Embrace the shadows and accept the trials."
Shadow Word seemed to have finally achieved its goal. It said with a hint of persuasion:
"How can you seek Path of Light and Shadow without truly walking into the shadows?
Once you realize the problem, you should find a way to solve it. What's more, you regard it as the core path for your promotion to a demigod. Diakum, you have no shortage of strength, so why not slow down and spend some time on this.
Most importantly, will Holy Light stop you from doing this?
Oh, ask Him.
Ask him if he wants a flawless and selfless commander of the people of light, or a warrior of the light who has complete humanity but will still be more brave and fearless in dedicating everything for his own morality and everything he loves.
I have a little confidence in your Holy Light, and I have a little confidence in the void like us!
You are not narrow-minded.
You should know Six Forces Everyone has his own justice.
Those who are dark are not evil, and those who are bright are not righteous."
Shadow Word dispersed and asked Diakum to stand up.
He looked at the sun shining above his head, and in front of the remains of the giant dragon burning with holy flames, Vigilant half-knelt on the ground like a devout believer, and opened most of the holy deed written by himself.
He recited the scriptures loudly, and expressed his confusion and request in his heart to Holy Light to listen, just like sharing his inner feelings with a friend and expecting a response from the other party.
He did not conceal his resistance to being molded by Holy Light, nor did he conceal his determination to enter Path of Light and Shadow. Holy Light listened patiently, and then turned into floating golden Holy Crest around Diakum in the chanting of those scriptures.
Just this surreal scene has the strangeness that "Mortal Saint" should have.
At the end of Diakum's prayer, the silent Holy Light lowered the light points in a gentle gesture and fell on Diakum's body, representing His answer and blessing:
[External power is accessing! Power path: Holy Light Force. Access mode: Stripping/Blessing.
Primal Light listened to your confusion and confusion. He understood your desire and persistence, and recognized your original intention of polishing your own morality through the trials of other forces.
[Special Road Trial·Light-Dark Twinborn] has been opened!
During this trial, your Holy Light power will no longer increase and will be in a "stripped" state for a long time. Holy Light Force will not intervene in any of your activities without its own active call.
Reciting the sacred scriptures will temporarily remove the stripping and restore all Holy Light Force's powers. This behavior will not interrupt the road trial, but after actively calling Holy Light multiple times (≥10), it will be regarded as a trial failure.
During this trial, your contact and penetration of the shadow will not be affected, but please use the shadow/Void Power with caution. When your personal morality is changed by the temptation of the void, it is very likely to lead to catastrophic consequences.
Before the trial is over, most detection spells will not be able to tell your Force alignment.
Tip!
After you understand your own "Light-Dark Twinborn" path, the trial ends, and the expression of your Holy Light power will change to a certain extent according to the enlightenment of your path.
Tip!
Path trials are an important part of promotion to Demigod, so please take them seriously.
But there is no need to worry about failing the trial. If you cannot understand the "Light-Shadow Twinborn" path, you can return to Holy Light and walk the "Pure Light Oath" path.
Warning!
During the trial of Light-Shadow Twinborn, the void entity and Void Force will use all means to lure you away from your original path and disturb your morality. Please be careful when walking in the shadows.]
"Buzz"
When Diacom got the answer and stood up, all the holy patterns and holy power surrounding him dissipated at this moment, and the heavy holy power on his body also dissipated under the self-seal, just like a man in the water sticking his head out. At this moment, Diacom felt an indescribable relief.
"Thank you for your permission. I will move forward in the darkness and clarify the light in my heart. It is no longer just a superficial understanding. I will try to embrace the shadow to serve the light. I will also regard it as a journey to find my lost self in the journey.
As I once said to Holy Light Chosen, how can a person who doesn't even love himself love others in the name of light?
Please witness me!"
Diakum ended this prayer by chanting like the most perfect Aldor priest.
Then he put away his Steel Holy Codex, hung it on the War Armor with a chain, put the Twilight's Hammer back into his bag, and used the Kazzak's Soul Staff as his daily main weapon.
Anyway, Ashbringer was thrown to the northernmost point of Eastern Kingdoms by the damn Bronze Dragons, and he is now basically at the southernmost point of Eastern Kingdoms. With Orcs about to invade Stormwind Kingdom, it is estimated that it will be difficult for him to have time to retrieve his weapons.
But if you think about it carefully, there is nothing wrong with Bronze Dragons's arrangement.
Although the soul binding of Ashbringer and Diakum will never be "cowed" away by Duke Mograine, if human Church of the Holy Light can understand the way of Paladin from his own holy blade, it will be considered a good thing.
The current development of human Church of the Holy Light has not yet given birth to the "Paladin" professional system. Their mainstream combat force is still Holy Priest. The ascetics of Light's Hope Chapel already have the prototype of Discipline Priest divisions, but Shadow Priest is still an area that they have not yet entered.
Speaking of which, Eredath seems to have fallen behind Tirisfal Glades of Lordaeron
If this wave goes wrong, Velen's great son will have to deal with Diakum again, but since Eredath is there, he will definitely not allow human Holy Light Follower to do "strange things" to Ashbringer's holy blade.
This makes Diakum feel relieved.
He carried Kazzak's Soul Staff forward to collect some loot from the burned dragon bones. At this moment, the shackles were gone. Diakum felt like he had overlooked something, but when he thought about it carefully, everything seemed fine.
He put this worry behind his mind and thought about how to quickly collect the K'ure Alliance Warrior people scattered around.
This is the right thing to do.
PS:
Thanks to the leaders of brothers "Chen Wenjun 2" and "Fish in Peach Blossom Spring" for the reward. Currently, I owe 140+10 updates, and I will add 3+5 updates tomorrow. There should be another update at the end of the month.