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(Additional update for brother "Gervis" [3/5])
In the industry of "Void Herald", Xal'atath's work attitude and enthusiasm are obviously much higher than that of Diakum, who is just trying to make a fool of himself.
Over the past many years, she has planned and operated a series of "tragedies" in the darkness of the world's historical background with a passion that is difficult for ordinary people to understand. Black Iron Witch Queen Modgud is just one of the tragedies that Xal'atath casually committed.
There is a long list of victims like Modgud in Xal'atath's "murder file".
I have to say, that is indeed a quite "spectacular" list.
But she certainly doesn't do these things consistently just because she "likes" them. Considering her professional characteristics, Diakum has enough reason to believe that Xal'atath is using these unknown tragedies in the dark world to advance her career as "Void Herald".
From this point of view, Xal'atath is indeed very qualified.
The origins of all void-related inheritances among all races of Azeroth currently known are basically related to Xal'atath.
Although there are four rooted Old God in Azeroth World, it is destined that the dark power of this world will prosper, but without Xal'atath's "threading the needle", the way of the void would not be so secretive and intricately advanced in this world.
In addition, although Nether-Stalker did not explain clearly what Xal'atath, Void Herald, did in Ethereal's hometown "K'aresh" Yes, but from its attitude towards Xal'atath, we can see that perhaps this "bad woman" also played a rather disgraceful role in the disaster of K'aresh by Devourer of Worlds.
This is very consistent with her character as "Void Herald".
Wherever she goes, the disaster of the void always follows her. Wherever Xal'atath reaches out her hand, the evil of the void will overflow.
Compared with her, Diakum and "Void Herald" are a bit unprofessional.
Although it opened up the path of "Light-Shadow Twinborn", it also developed Shadewalker Cult, and shaped Shadow Chasing Swarm, a void race with great potential. Objectively, it did strengthen the influence of Void Faction on Material World.
But among Voidwalkers's important indicators of "doing bad things", Diakum still maintains a magical record of "0" so far.
No, man!
You are already walking Path of the Void!
You were so good at Path of the Void that you even killed seven Void Gods. But you told me that the bad things you did combined were not as many as the number of times an 18-year-old young man could reward himself in one night?
Are you sure you're not making some Holy Light joke that sounds obscene but is actually quite sad?
So, when Diakum transformed into Devourer of Worlds and devoured the Void Energy that Xal'atath had worked so hard to save, his own consciousness also sank into the Blade of the Black Empire, intending to exchange industry experience with his "outstanding" colleague.
Xal'atath is screaming.
The experience of being devoured by Devourer of Worlds is no less than being cut into pieces by a thousand cuts. It is not simply biting and swallowing, but more like one's own strength being "squeezed" from everywhere in the body and being absorbed by the devouring mouth.
Everything about her will eventually become part of Devourer of Worlds, including her will and personality, which will be crushed, her last bit of potential squeezed out, and turned into someone else's wedding dress.
Before Diakum appeared, Void Faction had only one Devourer, Dymus.
That guy's "popularity" is so bad that even the Void Lords don't intend to be friends with it, but because Dymus has a unique talent that allows it to travel freely among Material Worlds, the Void Lords have many evil plans that require Dymus's cooperation.
However, the biggest problem is that Dymus is not a guy who likes to use his wisdom to deal with other people.
It has wisdom.
But it won't be used in most cases.
In contrast, Diakum is a counterexample. He has power, but he will try to use wisdom to solve problems before he is forced to do so.
Vigilant looked at Xal'atath in front of him amidst the echoing screams.
At this time, she had already lost the charming appearance of Ren'dorei Elf, and showed her true appearance instead.
The thin and weird shadow body has no legs and is as limp as an elemental creature, but there is a dim Light Wings embellished with the light of the void on its shoulders, abyss runes are beating, and there are also embellishments similar to "Crown of Shadows" on its forehead.
A void essence composed entirely of dark energy, some beings would call creatures like her "Void Gods Spirit" or "Void God".
Diakum usually calls them "Entropius", which once again confirmed the race of Xal'atath.
When Naaru falls into darkness and completely crosses the "Line of Fall", she will transform into her current Entropius state, which means that Xal'atath, like other Naaru, comes directly from An'she, the Sun God.
But other Naaru comes from the light of An'she that has not yet been extinguished, and Xal'atath is most likely from the part of An'she that has fallen into Eclipse.
"I'm curious, Xal'atath, when did you become "Void Herald"?"
Diakum asked:
"I've heard someone describe you as a "survivor of an ancient time."
This doesn't seem like a word that would be used to describe ordinary Entropiuss, and while Naarus tend to be very long-lived, "old times" clearly has a special meaning."
"Don't even think you know anything!"
Xal'atath gritted his teeth and responded while wailing.
She has not been without sorrow for countless times in the past. Diakum is not the first "messenger of justice" to try to destroy her or purify her, but countless attempts in the past have failed.
Xal'atath can always return from the darkness, and she is not afraid of torture or "death".
"You still don't know the consequences of Void God War caused by you, right?"
Diakum was not angry because of this uncooperative attitude. At this time, he was like a "perpetrator" vividly describing the whole process of his murder to the victim Xal'atath.
He said:
"I showed them my secret. They sent seven Void Gods to try to kill me. I suffered heavy losses. I was deprived of all my powers by Sea of Darkness. My swarm and followers were driven out of the void territory and became the Exiled.
But I won!
With the help of the "kind-hearted" Lord Sargeras, I killed them and ate one of them. This victory was not worth bragging about. Both I and they knew that this was just the beginning of the conflict.
Your wish to make the Void hostile to me was achieved, and I became the traitor to the Void as you wished, so don't you have anything to say?
Don't you want to give a victory speech?"
"Hehe"
Xal'atath laughed sarcastically.
She was in pain, but she still said in the constant weakness:
"If the results I long for are not caused by me, it means that the so-called "victory" is also in your plan. Xavius said that I should correct my position. I finally understand its meaning.
Unfortunately, it's too late.
You won't give me another chance to interfere with your next actions, right?
In this case, what reason do I have to satisfy your curiosity when I am about to be swallowed by you?"
"Because you are An'she's child, Xal'atath."
Dick said frankly:
"Although our goals are opposite to each other, you still have the closest connection with An'she among the Material Star Sea and Six Realms. I want to know your story. Not the false life you told others, but your true origin!
I want to find out the current situation of An'she.
The most important thing is, where is the divine body of An'she now?
In what ways are the Lords of the Void corrupting Him?
Why can't even Moon Goddess purify this corrosion, and can only do its best to maintain the last light of An'she?
Everything about Sun God is a black hole to me.
Don't be afraid of your jokes, all my current understanding of An'she comes from the creation myth of Tauren, but there is too little truth that can be interpreted from that myth.
I need you as someone who has experienced it to tell me more.
In exchange, I will not eat your mind, personality and will, I will return you to your proper state and try to save you."
"Save?"
Xal'atath laughed wildly in extreme pain.
She scolded:
"What you call "rescue" is to bring me, who was born in "First Eclipse", back to the world of light? Stop telling such stupid jokes, Diakum.
I was born in darkness, I am different from you!
If the other Naarus are all born from An'she's persistence in light, then I represent the "inevitability" of his fall into darkness.
Are you saying I'm a traitor?
No!
In my opinion, you Naarus who stick to the light are the real "rebels"!
You insist on lighting up the sun to achieve your sad self-movement, so let me ask you, have you ever thought that falling into darkness is An'she's true desire?"
"I've thought about it, and I can tell you for sure, that's not what He desires."
Dick said calmly:
"If An'she wishes to fall into darkness, then Mu'sha will not always protect him. They are brothers and sisters created by "Earth Mother". Do you think I will believe Ms. Elune's persistence for tens of thousands of years, or will I believe your words?
You've fallen to this, and you're still trying to bewitch me?
What a qualified "Void Herald"."
"Heh, you'd better stay so sensible."
Xal'atath is even weaker.
But now that the conversation is open, there is no need to maintain a silent confrontation. If Diakum really wants to get some "truth", then Xal'atath doesn't mind showing him those dark pasts.
As Vigilant listened, Xal'atath, who claimed to be born from "First Eclipse", said:
"I was born in the "distant" time, which is a past you can't imagine. Before Six Forces was born, before the evolution of the universe began, before Great Ordering of Light and Shadow. Well, you look surprised, why?
Don't you know that An'she and Mu'sha are the oldest gods in this sea of stars?
Compared with them, other Lesser God or true gods are not qualified to use the title "God" at all.
You just said "Earth Mother", what a stupid description!
The creators of An'she and Mu'sha are beings far beyond your imagination. They are not bound by any rules, and all rules come from their hands.
The Force, and all the rules of the universe you know now, Star Soul, and Six Realms.
I have no memory about them, and even An'she's memory has very little description of them. I only know that they have a self-title, called "
"First Ones?"
Diakum said this name in very strange words.
That was a special noun from Shadowlands. It was very difficult to pronounce, but it made Xal'atath fall into a long silence. Then she exclaimed:
"You know? How do you know? You shouldn't know!"
"I can only say that I know more than you think. I even know that there is more than one person in First Ones. The first country they created was the realm of death, where they left traces called "Destiny"."
Diakum shrugged and said:
"So, please don't add false information casually in the following description, just go ahead and continue talking about An'she."
"Humph."
Xal'atath endured the pain of being swallowed and made a nasal sound. Her tone was obviously more cautious and she said:
"An'she and Mu'sha were created for a reason. First Ones had a conflict over how to plan the evolution of all things, but they cannot fight against each other at will, which will lead to terrible results.
Therefore, they adopted a compromise plan and put their desire for the evolution of all things into Primordial Land.
That's how the ancient war began.
An'she calls it "Sun-Moon War". He and Mu'sha each represent "light" and "life", and their enemies also have the same symbols.
It was a terrible "eternal war".
Great Ordering of Light and Shadow is the result of that war. The derivation, confrontation and balance of Six Forces are the echo and continuation of that war. An'she and Mu'sha defeated their enemies. It can be said that everything you see now is closely related to their victory.
However, victory comes at a price.
Mu'sha became the current "Elune", and An'she was seriously injured and corroded by those dark enemies.
They failed, but they were not willing to fail. Dragging An'she into the darkness was their final fatal blow.
Diakum, An'she are already "dead"!
The round of Eclipse you see is just the process of his death, and "Eclipse Age" is the final impact that An'she will have on this sea of stars and Six Realms after his death.
That's part of the "evolution of all things.""
Xal'atath roared in an angry, helpless and painful voice:
"Void Lord are corroding An'she? Ridiculous! Where do they get the ability to corrode that ancient god?
It's like a group of ants getting together and planning to kill an elephant.
The greatest effort they can make together is to use the power of the void to accelerate the death of An'she, and to use the darkness brought by the extinguished light to expand the power of the void, just like a group of carrion birds gathering near the fallen greatness, eager for a piece of flesh and blood.
That's as funny as trying to light the sun on fire.
The sun has gone out, how do you light it?
Don't you believe it?
The existence of me and all other Naaru is the most real evidence!
If An'she still has the slightest bit of self-awareness, do you think the existence that symbolizes "light" will impose "Light-Dark Duality" on its own creations?
An'she is dead!
You have already got Legacy from Sun God, so don't bother him anymore.
Elune is not helping you! Moon Goddess just wants to let Sun God rest in peace. She has never expected to really light up the sun, and there is no need for her to do that.
Without the sun, there is still the moon in this sea of stars to illuminate all living beings.
What's more, Elune is just Elune. She inherited Glory of a Thousand Moons, but she is not Mu'sha.
She is not qualified to make decisions for An'she, and neither are you."
This time it was Diakum's turn to be silent.
The ancient story described by Xal'atath is very similar to what he guessed, only some details are different.
But if what Xal'atath said is true, and if An'she is really "dead", then it will indeed be more difficult to ignite the sun than you think.
After a moment, he asked:
"What about you? Xal'atath, what kind of morality does your "Void Herald" represent? Are you eager to see Eclipse of An'she come?"
"It doesn't matter whether I want it or not."
Xal'atath said a little lonely:
"I was born in His Eclipse. It is my mission to attract Eclipse. What I serve is not the void. What I serve is the darkness that was born after the light of An'she is extinguished.
That is what vanity longs for.
Once He gets those darkness, Six Forces's balance will be broken.
I am indeed a "survivor of ancient times," but my time has ended long ago."
"So in other words, Xal'atath, if I can ignite your "Eclipse Fragment", that means I can also ignite An'she, right?"
Diakum asked in return.
Xal'atath didn't answer for a long time. He seemed to be thinking, as if he was having a headache because of Diakum's stubbornness. She had clearly made her words so clear, why was this guy still determined to set the sun on fire?
As expected of Holy Light Walker, who is known for his stubbornness.
But when faced with Diakum's inquiry, she did not deny it, but said in a dead tone:
"Theoretically, this is true. If you can rekindle my piece of "Eclipse Fragment", then you can indeed ignite the dead sun.
But I want to ask you, Diakum.
You pursue the balance of Six Forces, so in today's star sea, do you think it is really a good idea to light the sun to revive ancient gods like An'she?
If the void forces corrupting An'she and bringing Eclipse Age can end the war of Six Forces, then your act of setting the sun on fire can do the same!
You don't want to let the stars and everything return to the dead silence of Eclipse, so do you think that letting everything live in the light is a beautiful future?
Ha.
Your idea has no executability from the beginning.
Give up, there is no hope.
Because what you want to do is exactly contrary to the morality of "balance" that you insist on, and you have entered a dead end.
For the sake of your life and the entire Xinghai, Diakum, don't continue."
This sharp rhetorical question left Vigilant speechless for a moment.
He really didn't think about the impact An'she would have on the stars once it was ignited. He underestimated the weight of An'she.
Maybe we really need to find a chance to have a good chat with Ms. Elune about this matter, but no matter what, Diakum will never let Eclipse Age come. No matter how serious the consequences of lighting the sun are, it will be much better than that ending.
And although Xal'atath just mentioned it, Diakum is also very curious about the relationship between "Elune" and "Mu'sha". Why does the same moon have two names?
It's not really just Tauren and the elves' different names for the moon, right?
This is too sloppy.
"The interrogation is over. I'm sure you withheld some information, but it doesn't matter. We still have time to chat later."
Diakum took back his consciousness and returned to his body.
He felt the residual power in the Blade of the Black Empire. Xal'atath had been eaten up and wiped clean. Almost all of her void power was absorbed by Diakum. The huge injection of Void Energy rebalanced the light and darkness, and also allowed Diakum to stretch her body comfortably.
Then, as Saloras watched in astonishment, Diakum stretched out his hand and "broken" his little finger, turning it into pure Naaru crystal, and then introduced Xal'atath's last remaining will into it.
He opened his fingers, letting the dim crystal float in his palm, and said:
"You were also born in An'she. You are also a member of Naaru, our lost "sister". Just stay here temporarily until I ignite your piece of "Eclipse Fragment" and until I prove with practice that I can indeed ignite the sun.
You will be a "guinea pig" of great significance."
"Uh, sir."
Saloras took back Blade of the Black Empire who calmed down, and she whispered:
"Have you forgotten that your arm that was chopped off in Mount Hyjal is still preserved in Exodar? Isn't that also a good sealing material? Why crush your little finger?
Aren't you afraid of pain?
I heard Voros the Exalted say that the pain when Naaru removed the crystal from his body was much more terrifying than when a human being is injured."
". You didn't tell me earlier?!"
Diakum stopped pretending to be "cool", bared his teeth, glanced at Eclipse Fragment floating in his palm, sighed and said:
"That's all, let's do this for now. How's the situation with Kael'thas?"
"Not very good."
Saloras shook his head and said:
"You'd better go and have a look. Sun King is talking nonsense right now as if he's seriously ill, but Ms. Vilara said it was not just a "phantom." He might have really seen "something" like you.
Maybe it's not that he can't wake up, but that he doesn't want to wake up
It's up to you to persuade me."