Bringing warmth
The process of returning Kil'jaeden to Argus was not smooth.
Although Sargeras did not deprive it of Great Demon Lord's title and power. In theory, Kil'jaeden is still the current supreme leader of the Burning Legion, but it itself suffered terrible serious injuries when it took on the power of Dark Titan and fought against Diakum.
That's not something that can be completed in a day or two.
Subsequently, due to the "fight to the death" order issued by Sargeras, the recruitment order issued by Kil'jaeden to Twisting Nether was implemented to an "outrageous" level.
By the time Azeroth's war was over, Burning Legion's internal structure had almost suffered a devastating blow.
You know, in the second half of the war, the "Ashbringer" consecration from High Heaven was always applied to Child of the World, which meant that the demons who died in the second half of the war were burned to ashes and could not be resurrected.
And those demons are exactly the real elites that Kil'jaeden has personally trained for more than 20,000 years.
In other words, the last command given by Dark Titan directly destroyed the most combat-effective part of the top soldiers in the Burning Legion, and the damage to the commander's system can be described as a severe injury.
From the perspective of the Conqueror, the current Burning Legion still does not lack the cannon fodder and backbone required for assault, but until the commander system is restored, the demons will no longer be able to launch a fierce and swift invasion as before.
Burning Legion has lost the ability to conduct large-scale wars.
Even if their grassroots strength is still there, if they still have to confront a strong enemy under such circumstances, it will definitely end up being the worst "fuelling tactic".
That's a real bad fight.
But how can I put it, the demons don't care, they are happy as long as there is a fight.
Regardless of whether you are a bad fighter or not, as long as you can carry out destruction, it is enough to please Fel. In fact, the military reforms carried out by Kil'jaeden cannot make all demons submissive. There are many wild guys who do not want to be controlled and are very resistant to the rules and regulations within the Burning Legion.
In the final analysis, the demon group lacks enough wisdom to make them realize the importance of "order" in war.
But if it's just this kind of loss, Burning Legion can afford it!
The unique reproduction mode of demons, their warlike and violent nature, and their own immortality make the selection system of demon commanders very efficient.
It only takes a period of silence, and Burning Legion can quickly regain its strength by continuing to use the war system set by Kil'jaeden.
However.
"What does seizing power mean?"
The Conqueror returned to Antorus, the Burning Throne through the portal maintained by Overmind Lady Hazzabel. At this time, he looked at Man'ari Warlock who came to deliver the message with a stunned expression.
It asked sharply:
"Tell me clearly! Mal'zak, what does it mean that you were kicked out of your positions? Who dares to do this!"
"It's other demons, the Conqueror."
The high-level Man'ari Fel Warlock Mal'zak prince looked around and whispered:
"They are the demons from "Blood War Sector". While we are advancing the war with Draenor and Azeroth, they are also fighting with Shadow Chasing Swarm of Twisting Nether."
"I know this! Get to the point."
Kil'jaeden coughed twice, frowned and said:
"Has the war in that place come to an end? No, right? Based on Command Council's and my previous judgments, and Shadow Chasing Swarm's war potential, that place will definitely become a wound opened by Twisting Nether, causing the devil to continuously lose blood.
Unless the main force of the Burning Legion is mobilized to carry out the most brutal suppression, it is impossible for the demons there to win in a short time."
"But the fact is, they won, and they won brilliantly!"
Lady Hazzabel, who is responsible for regulating the portal system and the order of passage in various demon worlds within the Burning Legion, whispered:
"At the same time that Azeroth's war was almost over, Blood War Sector's insect swarm was defeated.
Although I and the teleportation masters under my command are very clear, it is because the main force of Shadow Chasing Swarm has been transferred to Sea of Darkness to continue their damn Great Cycle, resulting in the remaining strength of the insect swarm being less than half, which allowed the demons there to find the opportunity to attack.
But victory is victory!
When you fail, the other party wins, which virtually increases their right to speak.
The most important thing is"
Greater Demon, who was personally appointed as the portal commander by Kil'jaeden and regarded as a confidant by the Conqueror, lowered his voice and said in a low tone:
"All Greater Demon who are demigods and above in the Burning Legion have received a clear will from Dark Titan. He told us that the leader of the Burning Legion will usher in a new selection. Although it is not explicitly stated that you have been deprived of power, there is no shortage of careerists among demons.
The Conqueror, your failure this time has caused you to lose all your authority, and the other party has taken advantage of the situation to rise, and with the endorsement of Lord Sargeras, these middle-level commanders who have long been dissatisfied with you have found an opportunity.
In fact, don't blame your subordinates for being incompetent.
They have done a good job, trying their best to maintain the basic base of Man'ari for you despite counterattacks everywhere, but to be honest, this does not prove how loyal Man'ari are.
They are just not accepted by other demons born from Twisting Nether. No one will provide them with more shelter except you and Lord Sarkir.
But if a smart Greater Demon really shows up at this time and expresses clearly that he will protect Man'ari, your fundamentals may be in danger of falling apart."
Speaking of this, Greater Demon, who was in charge of the Burning Legion portal system, said seriously to Kil'jaeden:
"Don't stay in Antorus, the Burning Throne for too long, the Conqueror. Although I didn't get the exact information, there are indeed some radical Greater Demon who are discussing very dangerous things. I will open a portal to Mac'Aree for you and your direct descendants, which has always been your core territory.
Let's regroup there.
Now that the general trend is like this, you must not Recklessness confront the newly rising demon leaders, otherwise they, who are addicted to trapping each other, will most likely unite to kill you and your forces first."
"Well, thank you for the reminder, Hasabel."
Kil'jaeden said expressionlessly:
"I really need to rest for a while due to my current situation, so I'm sorry to bother you."
"Please don't say that."
The portal master didn't act like a demon. She sighed and said:
"Without your support, I would still be just a middle-level leader leading the demons Charge. The weakness of female demons makes it difficult for us to get ahead among Twisting Nether, but the series of war systems you formulated have given us the opportunity to be in a high position.
Please believe in our loyalty, the Conqueror.
As long as you give the order, at the right time, the women Greater Demon among the Burning Legion will definitely do their best to help you return to your position."
"Well, you are interested."
Kil'jaeden is still lukewarm.
After Hasabel opened a portal to the ruins of Mac'Aree for it and the Man'aris who were in constant panic, the Conqueror let its Fel Warlocks go first. After the others left, it whispered:
"After the Blood War Sector demons defeated the insect swarm, did they execute the extermination?"
"They did it, and they are not stupid. They know that leaving any hidden dangers is setting up mines for themselves."
Hasabel moved its wings and said:
"They sent low-level demons to kill planet after planet, burning the core of the entire world with evil fire to ensure that not a single insect egg was left.
In addition, they picked a few suitable worlds and dragged them near the Argus world. Although no one said it clearly, I guess those guys probably planned to rebuild the former Star of Mardum.
You know, Destroyer Witch will always corrode the remaining Titan Soul, while Khaz'goroth has the ability to forge the planet, and the time and space power mastered by Aman'Thul is suitable for shaping a new war hub.
Those idiots!
They have just gained power, and they can't wait to launch a new conquest on Material World, so as to completely overshadow you and secure their throne."
"It's just human nature. As early as when Sarkir and I became Great Demon Lord, such hidden dangers were laid."
Kil'jaeden sighed and said:
"Even Azeroth's Kobold has regional discrimination. How can the devils be willing to allow "outsiders" like us to become the monarchs of Twisting Nether?
This is just a concentrated outbreak of conflicts after more than 20,000 years, and is not surprising.
But Hasabel, for the sake of today's situation, I advise you not to participate in these stupid actions. Material Star Sea The world has changed drastically. In the next era, the devil must learn to struggle to survive in a "disadvantaged position".
ambition
Ambition is not something you should continue to hold on to.
It will make you make wrong choices one after another throughout your difficult life.
That's all, goodbye."
After saying that, the Conqueror held his chest and walked into the portal.
When its figure disappeared, a coldness suddenly appeared in the eyes of the portal master who had always been very submissive, but after all, she was one of the few Greater Demon who possessed wisdom.
Kil'jaeden's last reminder made her feel a very bad feeling, like a heavy pressure coming from a storm, and it also made Hasabel start to seriously think about the next situation.
She doesn't have to believe in the Conqueror's position, but she must recognize the Conqueror's strategic vision.
Therefore, the fact that Burning Legion came out with all the elites but suffered a humiliating failure in Azeroth is not an accident, but an inevitability due to certain general changes?
Is the era of the Burning Legion really coming to an end?
Is the current rise of the demonic leaders of the "Blood War Faction" really just a flashback to the Fel era?
"Lady Hazzabel is an ally we can trust."
"Pa"
Before Prince Mal'zak could finish his words, he slapped it on the face.
This slap in the face made the blue-skinned Man'ari almost fly out. He covered his face and looked at the Conqueror standing in front of him in surprise, glaring at him with "anger and indifference" in his eyes.
On the ruins of the former Seat of the Triumvirate, on the final battlefield of Argus Final Battle more than 20,000 years ago, Kil'jaeden was so angry that his breath spurted flames from his nostrils.
It scolded:
"How many Man'ari leaders did you bring to Hasabel's shelter during the time I didn't come back? How many tribesmen secretly took refuge in that cunning female devil?
She's got it all figured out!
She told you that in this situation, if a Greater Demon chooses to protect Man'ari, then those of us who are not determined enough will make stupid choices.
You tell me!
Does her hiding and disguising from you during this period count as a kind of shelter?
After all, you were an outstanding student of the Arcane Academy before. Did you sacrifice all the wisdom in your mind during the 20,000 years of being a demon in exchange for strength?
No wonder Sarkir looks down on you, no wonder it assigned you to my command
Tell me!
How many commanders under your command have not contacted you for more than three days?"
"Now the entire Argus is in chaos, with demons from various factions fighting each other, and it's hard to count."
Prince Malchezaar knew he had made a stupid mistake.
It lowered its head and said in a deep voice:
"I immediately summon all Man'ari leaders and their servants to come to Mac'Aree to join you, but the Conqueror, you must come up with an idea, otherwise it will only be a matter of time before everyone is divided.
Although I know that you and Lord Sarkir have been asking us to maintain the self-identity of Eredar, I think you also understand that many people in the tribe have become accustomed to becoming demons and are immersed in the enjoyment of destruction.
them
They've gone too far."
"How is it possible that there are not a few idiots out of more than ten million Man'ari?"
Kil'jaeden scoffed at this, waved his hand and said:
"Biological diversity is the foundation for the continuation of the race. I have long been accustomed to those wastes jumping up and down. This is indeed an opportunity to find purity again. Go ahead and summon all the tribesmen who are still willing to obey.
If they can no longer clearly see the situation, when other Greater Demons chop it down with their butcher knives, they will truly realize how terrifying the prejudice in the hearts of demons is.
As for those guys who are unwilling to obey and think that being a devil is happier than being Eredar.
Let them be.
Nature's survival of the fittest will help us deal with the idiots who are not qualified to live."
"As commanded."
Facing this indifferent order, Prince Malchezaar, who felt as if a huge stone was weighing in his heart, responded, and hurriedly left with a few adjutants, while Kil'jaeden returned to the hall of the ancient Seat of the Triumvirate under the escort of his loyal guards.
This is the "residence" of Kil'jaeden in addition to Antorus, the Burning Throne.
In the past 20,000 years, it has often come here to rest, and because of Kil'jaeden's protection, Mac'Aree is also the One land in the current Argus world that has not been infected by Fel.
Even the demons protected this place very well.
Not only has Mac'Aree not been overly infected by Fel, it has even maintained the desolate scenery it had when Eredar withdrew from this world 20,000 years ago.
Kil'jaeden's behavior of "discarding public affairs for personal reasons" naturally caused a lot of criticism within the Burning Legion, but no one dared to say this in front of the Conqueror. Those big-mouthed demons who gossiped behind his back would eventually die inexplicably in the suicide attempts again and again.
From this point of view, Kil'jaeden is actually quite cautious.
The guards stayed outside the hall, and the Conqueror walked alone into the dark hall. It continued its previous habit, stepped forward and touched the two well-preserved Executive Officer thrones with complex and subtle eyes, and then sat back on its seat and leaned there.
It wasn't until this moment that it completely relaxed.
It is difficult for Kil'jaeden, who has suffered both physical and mental pain, to truly rest. His ability to persist until now is all due to the Fel reshaping of his body that Sargeras conveniently made during "Divine Descent".
After all the potential was released, Kil'jaeden was able to barely save his life in that desperate situation.
"Come out."
The Conqueror, who closed his eyes and curled up in the throne, could clearly feel the pain and torture, said in a hoarse voice:
"If this is an assassination, you've clearly wasted too much time observing."
"I'm just curious, has anyone else seen the "great" Kil'jaeden showing such vulnerability and weakness?"
Cold sarcasm sounded from the darkness in the hall.
As the hooves stepped on the ground, the figure of "Star Hunter" Illidan stayed in the boundary of the shadow. The ancestor of Demon Hunter said with interest:
"How does it feel to be betrayed?
Now all Burning Legion's ambitious Greater Demon are sharpening their knives, preparing to use your head to lay a ladder for them to the Great Demon Lord throne.
Sargeras has given up on you, He doesn't even pay attention to you anymore."
"He better be."
The Conqueror said in a casual tone:
"Otherwise you'll be doomed when you show up. Stop talking nonsense, Illidan Stormrage. I'm not in the mood to discuss stupid things with you right now. I need time to rest. You'd better explain your purpose."
"This."
Illidan opened his left hand, allowing Sargerite Keystone to emerge in the light of Fel, and allowing Kil'jaeden to open his eyes.
At this moment, it completely understood Final Plan of Diakum.
After a moment of silence, Kil'jaeden covered his heart and let out a painful laugh like a broken bellows pulling:
"Hahaha, he is indeed the guy I recognize! He has already created the most perfect ending for this Restoration War, but he is not about to endure your desire to kill now, Illidan Stormrage.
Next, follow my command!
Your sharp blade will be at my disposal, and the entire Argus will become your hunting ground until the war of liberation reaches the moment when it truly begins."
"Okay, but I want the reward I deserve!"
Illidan said:
"Just use your head."
"Sorry."
Kil'jaeden touched his neck and said regretfully:
"This head has already been reserved for another person, please change your request.
Did you know?
The near-immortal "quick rebirth" of the demons now is actually an enhanced effect. Since it can be enhanced, it can also be stripped away. Therefore, it is up to you to cut off the demons' immortality in Material World with your own hands!
Is this enough to pay you?"