Chapter 597 58.High Heaven upgraded version·Customized Mod function is open - additional updates[45]
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Daelin's expedition team includes a mage from Dalaran, who happens to be Blood Elf.
Grand Magus Aethas Sunreaver, who once captured the Ebony Chill Holy Scepter for Quel'Thalas, came here to go out on a boat with Daelin in order to "avoid disaster".
He remained silent about his experience in Dalaran, but Daelin also had his own information channels. By asking around in Menethil Harbor's tavern, he finally found out. I know that this guy Aethas actually leaked part of the original design drawings of Dalaran floating island to Sin'dorei's Silvermoon Council.
It's hard to say whether this elf mage did it on purpose or was tricked by cunning fellow villagers, but the fact now is that he can no longer stay at Dalaran.
Although the verdict of Council of Six has not yet come out, looking at Aethas's embarrassed look of "finding his own job", we know that there is a high probability that he will be kicked out by Kirin Tor.
This is equivalent to announcing that Aethas Sunreaver's years of hard work and accumulation in Dalaran were wasted overnight, and it also reflects the rather "subtle" relationship between Dalaran and Quel'Thalas.
Most of the time, the spellcasters on both sides are friends, but when certain core interests are involved, both sides will be wary of each other.
Aethas is a victim of this delicate relationship.
Although Daelin had no friendship with him before, and Aethas Sunreaver was assigned to Daelin's fleet because of Lady Golden Sword's relationship, the admiral felt that this guy must have something to hide.
After all, if he was really the traitor who once lurked in Dalaran, he probably wouldn't have to be so depressed. There's no one else here, so who would he put on a show for?
It should indeed be Silvermoon City who played a trick and "stole" the secret from Aethas in some way.
But fate is so magical. Aethas Sunreaver himself did not expect that the adventure he came to participate in to avoid disaster would almost lead to his death in the sea, but then his life, which had hit rock bottom, would take a turn for the worse.
When Sun King Kael'thas arrived at the island, Aethas immediately stepped forward to greet him and at the same time whispered the news he had collected to his Majesty.
Kael'thas As he listened, his expression became serious.
Under the leadership of Aethas, he finally met the blond Half Elf Priest.
The latter wore the same Golden Sun robes as the imperial State Priests, but he obviously had a lot of status among these Arathi peoples. Many State Priests were surrounding him, and they were trying to relight the extinguished Holy Flame braziers.
But no matter how hard they tried to use the tinder box, the extinguished Holy Flame could not be ignited.
This is definitely not just because the brazier is soaked in water. Holy Flame is not an ordinary flame. Perhaps it is because the lofty belief in the sun cannot be lit here without Arathi Empire.
This makes State Priests very disappointed.
It seems that their faith has stopped at the border of New World.
"Salute to you, Your Majesty Sun King!"
The Half Elf comforted his compatriots, and then noticed Kael'thas who was watching them not far away. He quickly judged his identity from Kael'thas's dress and demeanor.
He stood up and greeted Kael'thas with the humility expected of a clergyman:
"The embarrassed returnee asks you, is Sunwell in my hometown Quel'Thalas still bright?"
"Sunwell has broken away from the shackles of the earth and risen into the sky. It has experienced many challenges like our people and country, but fortunately, it still protects and shines on us."
Kael'thas replied very appropriately:
"But you and I both know, Your Excellency, Sunwell cannot protect us forever, nor can we hide under the light of Sunwell forever."
"That is why I bring you Right Path, the solution to Magic Addiction. This is the Emperor's decree."
Then Half Elf Priest explained seriously:
"His Majesty saw in Sun God's vision that the people of Quel'Thalas were trapped in the disaster of Magic Addiction, and asked us to spread the true meaning of "Holy Flame" into our former country.
Over the years, the elves of the Arathi Empire and Half Elf have mastered the technique of drawing energy from the sacred light and flame to satisfy Magic Addiction. Compared with you who continue to run wildly on the crooked road of magic thirst, kneeling down to worship faith to obtain spiritual and physical thirst is the real salvation.
I ask you to deign to come here in person, not because I care about my own dignity, but simply because the majesty of the Emperor I serve cannot be disrespected!"
He handed several scrolls he carried with him to Kael'thas.
Sun King took it with both hands, opened the volume and took a look, and then his eyes lit up.
He has been planning the "Sun State Religion" thing with his trusted ministers and nobles, but how to draw enough energy from the sun's rays to satisfy his hunger is a huge problem. They have to create a complete set of magical techniques to absorb Solar Energy from scratch for the people before the country is officially established.
This is too difficult for them.
Even though Kael'thas has enlisted the help of all the masters he can find on magic, energy, divine arts and beliefs, he has only just completed the theoretical research and is still far away from the formation of the magical system.
The problem is that his people can't wait that long!
Even if Sunwell is still suspended in Quel'Thalas, the low magic power environment there will drive some highly addicted Sin'dorei crazy every day.
Just when Kael'thas was at a loss, fate played a little joke on him.
The "Solar Divine Arts" system that he had been trying to find was actually gifted to him by a group of Half Elfs from the Storm Sea. Arathi Empire's series of research and magical system on Holy Flame did not even need to be changed too much, and could be directly used by Sin'doreis.
This kind of magic that directly absorbs Solar Energy from light and heat can definitely perfectly alleviate the current predicament of the people, but to the extent that Half Elf in front of you can use faith to fight against Magic Addiction, Quel'Thalas's elves still need hundreds or even thousands of years of gradual adaptation and practice.
Just changing your living habits cannot be accomplished overnight.
But no matter what, the State Priest named "Exalted One" Kairon in front of him did give Sun King a real gift. This "gift" was so rich that Kael'thas's fingers were trembling.
However, Aethas Sunreaver, who was equally excited, realized a very important issue. He whispered:
"We have used the magic of Holy Flame Church, does that mean that the elves of Quel'Thalas also have to convert to the faith of Holy Flame? Your Majesty."
After hearing this question, Kael'thas suddenly calmed down.
He looked at Exalted One Kairon in front of him, who drew a very complicated triangle Holy Crest on his chest and said:
"It should be so. Holy Flame is an advancement of Holy Light's true faith. It is born out of Holy Light's faith but closer to the essence of Holy Light. I already know that Quel'Thalas is planning to establish "Sun State Religion".
Isn't this just destiny?"
This response made Kael'thas shake his head.
He originally wanted to explain that he was a believer of An'she, and that the elves of Quel'Thalas would worship the sun instead of Holy Light in the future, but this concept of belief was difficult to explain clearly for a while. Then, Sun King keenly noticed the flaming brazier that could never be ignited by State Priest.
His eyes lit up.
Under the vigilant gaze of State Priest, he walked towards the sacred golden brazier and said to Exalted One Kairon:
"Quel'Thalas elves will worship the real "sun". It is difficult for me to explain the difference to you in two or three sentences, so I will show you with practical actions."
Kael'thas stretched out his fingers and rubbed them lightly, and a ball of white-gold flame burst out at his fingertips, emitting warm light and heat that made the surrounding State Priests widen their eyes. Then, as they stared with a hint of astonishment, when Kael'thas brought the flame close to the brazier, Holy Flame, which could not be ignited, suddenly burst into flames.
It burned so violently.
It is even a more fiery and passionate call than when it was lit with the oldest fire in the territory of the Arathi Empire.
Kael'thas stood in front of the burning brazier, he opened his arms and said loudly to the State Priests in front of him:
"If Sun God guides you to come here, then I guess what He really wants is not for you to spread Holy Flame's faith to the Eastern Continent. On the contrary, He may want you to truly understand the true meaning of "the sun" during this journey.
"Holy Flame" is indeed an advanced path closer to the origin of Holy Light faith, but it is by no means the One truth in the light. As you can see, what I and my people believe in is the real "sun".
In the holy name of An'she, may you always bathe in Sunflare."
This response left State Priests speechless.
More importantly, the Holy Flame brazier, which they had previously judged to be unable to be lit once extinguished after leaving Arathi Empire, was lit by Kael'thas.
The holy flame was more powerful than before, and even formed a substantial "corona" of light around the brazier, shrouding Kael'thas, making this scene look like "Saint" was preaching.
Exalted One Kairon mark the famous Holy Crest on the chest.
He walked toward the flame and stretched out his hand. The white-gold Sunfire did not burn him. On the contrary, the warm flame wrapped around his fingers and arms, giving him a brighter vision.
In the beating of that light, Kairon saw in a trance an extremely sacred golden Heaven's Gate, as well as the holy angels flapping Light Wings flying in the golden stream of light.
He saw the glorious and divine tower and platform of High Heaven hidden in the clouds, as well as the different areas guarded by the majestic five Archangels. At the highest point of High Heaven, a round of golden Holy Sun illuminated everything.
He embraced the vision and felt a warm touch.
Just like the divine revelation of the sun.
When Dispersion had the vision, Kairon was already in tears. As a devout and fanatical believer, there is nothing more touching than being recognized by his faith Holy Land.
"Is that. An'she?"
He looked at Kael'thas and asked. Kael'thas shook his head and said:
"That's not An'she, that's "Emissary of the Radiance of Ten Thousand Days" Diakum the Saint. An'she, the Sun God's current situation. It's very complicated. It will take me some time to explain it clearly to you, but are you sure you want to listen? Mr. Kairon.
When you know the secret of Sun God, you must participate in the "War of Light and Darkness" that has lasted from before the creation of the world until now."
Faced with this inquiry, Exalted One showed a trace of disdain.
He has dedicated everything to the light and heat of this world. He has participated in countless wars in the name of the justice of the holy flames. Now it is just another battle.
If that is really the sun.
Just let yourself be the firewood.
"Ah, hurry up and remove that unfortunate "sticker" for me. I told you to speed up the process so that the pilgrims will not feel deceived when they see this "unfinished project". You guys, you really need to work harder."
Diakum's consciousness complained bitterly about his five "little civil angels" in High Heaven. They flew around in the air and removed the "sacred High Heaven textures" woven by the illusion, revealing the main body of High Heavens that had not yet been completed at all.
There are no gorgeous palaces or towering holy towers!
Even the foundation hasn't been laid yet.
It's just a big construction site with no sense of sanctity at all. So what if it's dusting in heaven?
A completely unfinished temple cannot satisfy those believers who long for the Holy Light Realm.
But in the face of the oppression of the "black-hearted boss", the five little angels also have something to say. They have really worked hard. Although Faith Power is enough at the moment, they still have to shape it into reality bit by bit.
They have ten arms in total, and no matter how hard they try, they can't speed up.
"So, we still have to let people in."
Dick just complained. He didn't mean to blame the little angels. The main reason was that Kael'thas's "manifestation of saints" just now came too suddenly, forcing him, "High Heaven Master", to pretend to be a ghost.
The main project of High Heaven is progressing steadily, but the five little angels are already operating at full capacity. Therefore, after Dick thought for a moment, he summoned Dawn Lord Kazzak into High Heaven.
Kazzak was ecstatic at this moment.
When it saw the majestic High Heaven's Gate, it knew that the "job hopping - promotion - salary increase" plan it designed for Eredun was successful!
They finally successfully "immigrated" to High Heaven!
Look how nice this environment is. Isn't this much better than staying in Twisting Nether and watching Greater Demon's teeth?
"Don't be too busy being happy first."
Diakum sighed and said:
"Follow them to help "build a house" later. After Kuruul is promoted, it will also participate. Your image is not suitable for attracting devout believers. From now on, you can serve as High Heaven's protective force."
"Hey, look at the door. I'm familiar with this job."
Kazzak flapped its golden wings and said loudly:
"I used to do this under Titan, and I am very skilled in the business, but..."
It looked at the huge "unfinished project" in front of it and sighed:
"This scale is too big. You have to add more people, such as the three captured shadows Valkyr. In addition, I have an immature opinion here.
When Sargeras created Mardum, he didn't finish it all at once. He just created a world casually and threw the demons into it. The demons had to do it themselves if they wanted a better living environment.
I think you can also use this method."
Kazzak suggested:
"We just build the main body of High Heavens, and leave the remaining space to the Holy Spirits who will arrive at High Heaven in the future. They also have Faith Power. They can build it themselves whatever they want. They can eat as much as they want. If they don't want to build it, they can live in the main body of High Heavens.
This place is supported by Faith Power.
Theoretically speaking, as long as the number of followers of Holy Light continues to increase, the area of High Heaven will continue to expand, and there will be plenty of space for them to build houses.
After I integrated into Holy Light, I felt that this sea of stars was too indifferent. There were so many people who wanted to forcibly modify the "truth, goodness and beauty" in other people's eyes, and set a unified standard for this.
But that is something that only Titan can do. We Holy Light Follower are idealistic and should not arbitrarily interfere with other people's understanding of truth, goodness and beauty.
Just like humans think Holy Light represents hope, and elves think Holy Light is the sun, Arathi people believes in Holy Flame, and Eredar regards Naaru as the symbol of Holy Light.
The same belief has different understandings and images among different races, let alone a "heaven" for everyone?
It shouldn't be the One, it should be changeable.
At least I think High Heaven should be like this."
"Hiss!"
Diakum took a breath of air, looking at Kazzak in front of him as if looking at a "devil Saint", he exclaimed:
"I really underestimated your wisdom, my dear Lightforged Dawn Lord, okay, just follow your suggestion! We only repaired the main body of High Heaven.
The rest is left to our "guests" to do whatever they want.
I also want to see how grand and majestic our High Heaven will be when all the aesthetic standards in the sea of stars are gathered here in the future."