Queen Azshara locked herself in Dazar'alor's throne room and summoned her most loyal Varo'then to guard the door for her.
Those Loas who obey the queen all appear physically on Altar of Spirits of Dazar'alor, and they will assist the supreme queen in completing a supreme ceremony today.
Well, the "assistance" here actually means "consumables".
The queen does not need them to exert any personal talents or subjective initiative. She just needs these Loas to act as living energy sources one after another when necessary, so that Azshara can gather enough power to serve as a "stepping stone" to open Pantheon Ruins.
If you want to establish a stable connection with a place that does not exist in any perception, you must locate nodes, activate spells and energy. The Queen already has the first two. It is good that Loa can help in such a big thing.
In addition to these "living self-propelled energy sources" that consume a few strands of Faith Power per hundred kilometers and are good at saying auspicious words to make people happy, the Queen has also made full preparations for today's ceremony and even summoned her own Magic Prince to assist.
This is obviously a very complicated ceremony.
In order to ensure success on the first try and not drain the poor Loas under his command in the second attempt, Azshara spent some time and personally changed the traditional decorations around the ancient throne room in Dazar'alor City, replacing all the gaudy Loa sculptures with complex and mysterious star maps.
If you look carefully, those star maps will change in real time according to the rules of the star sea.
This is almost the most perfect astronomical star chart that Azeroth can find. It is said that it came from the Queen's observation on the observatory of Ulduar.
Actually, it is obviously more appropriate for this kind of ritual to summon Pantheon to be placed in Ulduar City, but Azshara does not believe in Titan Soul's integrity. She wants to complete this matter on her own territory to avoid being tricked by Titans for no apparent reason.
This is not because the Queen has any delusions of being persecuted.
Mainly because of the things Titan did in the sea of stars in the past, it is really difficult for people to have confidence in them.
Everything was ready now. Azshara was assigning tasks to Medivh. She held a volume recording Pantheon's secrets and said to Astral Mage:
"According to the description of Eonar, the existence form of Pantheon is very similar to that of Zereth Mortis. It also does not exist in any known material space and cannot be interpreted by any laws of physics or metaphysics.
The most difficult part for us to find it is to sense it, resonate with it, and force it to "come" to the Material Star Sea.
Just like Diakum and Zovaal have to find five Eternal Sigils in order for Zereth Mortis to open the door, although the opening of Pantheon is not that complicated, it still needs to give real-time feedback on the guidance of the star sea based on the position rotation of several constellations in the star sea.
Once there is a problem in interpreting the astrology, it is easy to cause the energy shock of Pantheon.
If there is a problem with the coordinates of any constellation, then the Arcane Energy smashed down will be enough to destroy half of the galaxy. That is not what the benevolent queen who will rule the galaxy should do.
Therefore, I don't feel comfortable leaving this job to others."
The Queen said helplessly:
"I want to be the core of the ceremony and use my Arcane path to achieve resonance with Pantheon Ruins. I cannot move or be distracted during the entire process, so I can only leave this matter to you."
"Astrology, well, I have indeed done some research in this area."
Medivh leaned on Aluneth Staff and said softly:
"But don't you have a great astrologer under your command? Your Excellency Etraeus's research on the stars of the universe is better than mine."
"So, in your eyes, your queen is such a stupid tyrant who wastes resources?"
Azshara glanced at him and said:
"Who do you think is maintaining this real-time changing astrological chart?
Etraeus is in Nightwell at this time. He will use the power of time to repeatedly go through all the astrological changes for your queen in the next ten minutes of the ceremony, so as to notify you in advance and prepare for fine adjustments.
Once your queen successfully opens Pantheon Ruins and leaves her mark there, through me as a powerful intermediary, all Arcane Mages in Azeroth will enjoy the many truths of Arcane Path.
The connection between that ghost place and Material Star Sea was cut off when the Pantheon group was destroyed in the Nairan world.
As Holy Land of Arcane Path, its reappearance will allow Arcane Path, which has been in decline for more than 20,000 years, to take root and rise again in the sea of stars.
Oh, all the Arcane Mages in the world should be grateful to their queen for her kindness."
"Indeed, Her Majesty the Queen's kindness is not over yet."
Astral Mage said teasingly.
However, when Azshara mobilized her Arcane Chord to prepare to start the ceremony, Medivh suggested to her:
"The risks visible to the naked eye are extremely high. I suggest you find yourself a "phylactery" before starting."
He pointed to the sky.
Azshara blinked and understood what Medivh meant.
She hesitated for a moment, and after thinking about her luck during this period, she felt that she really needed a steady hand, so she sat back on the throne, took out a Holy Crest from Lightforged Order, held it in her hand, and then softly called out and prayed a few words.
Diakum, who was "working" at High Heaven, immediately felt this unique prayer, followed the voice and glanced at Mortal realm, and the scene he saw immediately made Vigilant very happy.
He coughed a few times, temporarily put down the Holy Light matter at hand, and asked softly:
"Then, my noble Majesty the Queen, what is your purpose in summoning the former down-and-out advisor who has been expelled from the palace and can only temporarily live in High Heaven?"
"Are other gods as talkative as you? Lord of Dawn and Dawn."
Azshara snorted and said:
"But I am really happy to see that you still maintain the sense of humor as a mortal after becoming a god. This fully shows that the assimilation of divinity and priesthood is not irresistible. It seems that the rumors in the legend that all gods are indifferent are obviously not to be believed.
I know that with your personality, even if you go to High Heaven, you will definitely not be able to take any time off. After all, I heard a few days ago that a certain diligent god had to complete a small-scale "divine revelation" in Northshire Abbey even when he came down to earth to have fun.
So, I won't waste your precious time.
I am going to start summoning Pantheon Ruins on the arrival of the Material Star Sea. Although your queen is very sure that she can complete it, it is never a bad thing to be cautious.
So I need you to keep an eye on this.
Once the energy is out of control, help me offset the disaster that may harm the city and its people."
"Well, yes, yes."
Diakum said somewhat depressedly:
"But when I ask someone for help, I don't even say "please" or "thank you". This really makes it difficult for me to feel that your supreme majesty respects me, the little god Holy Light."
The queen bared her teeth.
She really wanted to complain that ten thousand years ago, when I greeted Sargeras, I never said "please" or "thank you". You little god Holy Light really served it to me. From the perspective of Lesser God's personality, we are on the same level now, okay?
But thinking of the exaggerated position of High Heaven Master, the queen took a deep breath and said expressionlessly:
""Please" take the time to come and help me rebuild the road to greatness for all the Arcane Mages in the entire star sea, thank you."
"Very good. Although I didn't mean what I said, I still feel a little respect. Please wait a moment."
Diakum laughed happily, making the Queen bared her teeth again.
Not long after, with the flash of light, Yrel, the little hoof carrying two holy blades, appeared fully armed at the entrance of Dazar'alor's palace. She looked around with a curious look, and was personally brought into the throne room by General Varo'then, who was now filled with the power of Arcane.
Yrel looked at the esoteric star map dancing around him, widening his eyes and trying to get a glimpse of some truth from it.
She gave up after a few seconds.
OK.
This thing is quite beautiful, and it looks like the kind of truth that Holy Light Cannon should try to understand. Yrel is very confident in her own wisdom. What's even more rare is that she has always been very confident in her own wisdom.
"Good day, Your Majesty."
Yrel bowed under the throne and said loudly:
"According to the oracle of the Lord of Dawn and Dawn, I come here with the holy blade to protect you in the ceremony! Don't worry, if there is any danger, Commander Diakum will Divine Descent it into my body immediately.
But he said, with your wisdom and methods, there is a high probability that my trip will just be a formality and serve as a witness."
"Huh, that's pretty much it. His queen is not a fool, she has wisdom and means."
Azshara nodded with satisfaction.
She stood up and motioned to Yrel to stand on the edge of the throne, and told her not to move casually after the ceremony began. Once the calculation of the stars was disturbed, disaster would be caused in the Material Star Sea.
Yrel nodded obediently, and took out the Ashbringer holy blade from behind, holding it tightly with both hands so that the gorgeous light of Dawn flowed to create a magnificent blade of gold mixed with blue light.
This weapon is Pathblade.
Even without the powerful blessing of Diakum, its own concept of light is enough to deal with most of the dangers that occur to Material World.
This artifact has been placed in Shattrath City and Holy Light Dome. Any light traveler can visit and comprehend it, but to be honest, no one has been able to comprehend some outrageous power from it so far.
On the contrary, Yrel, who does not pay much attention to theological insights, is indeed perfectly compatible with this artifact. She can only run around with it if she has an empty head.
It is said that many people saw Yrel talking to the holy blade. They thought it was Yrel talking to Lord of Dawn, but after Maraad asked, they found out that Yrel said that Ashbringer had its own consciousness and that she was talking to the holy blade itself.
It can only be said that Little Hooves does have some fascinating things to say. At least other people can't hear Ashbringer's sharp comments on all things.
"It's about to begin!"
Azshara adjusted his Arcane Chord to perfection after taking several breaths, and then stepped out of the ceremony center where the stars were shining in front of him.
Her whole body seemed to have entered an "energy form" under a special melody. In Yrel's eyes, Queen Azshara's true form in the energy body at this moment was very similar to Commander Diakum's true form in light.
They have obviously completed the integration and rebirth with their respective Forces.
However, the energy level of Queen Azshara is obviously at least two levels weaker than that of Diakum. This is not because the queen is not strong enough, but when Vigilant got True God Inheritance from An'she, she was already too far ahead.
Queen Azshara doesn't have much heritage. He relied on his own talent and will to reach his current level step by step.
"That's awesome."
Yrel couldn't help but think in his heart:
"When will I be as powerful as the Queen?"
"At your current promotion speed, it will probably take about 30,000 years, at least 30,000 years."
The will of Ashbringer, who was held in her hand, commented mercilessly:
"You waste too much time on meaningless things, or in other words, you are not obsessed with power and have no "strong mentality" at all.
But that's not bad either.
Not all lives are suitable for walking the path of chasing power. The happiness that mortals can obtain is also a gift from fate."
Yrel twitched his mouth and said:
"I can't pursue power more than Commander Diakum. If I don't pursue power, I can still go to High Heaven after death. We are people with connections, why should we live so tiredly?
If you ask me, being a Holy Light ranger is pretty cool."
"Alas"
The Holy Blade sighed, and he didn't know whether he was feeling sorry for Little Hoof's good attitude, or he was helpless that such a good talent was given to such a big salted fish.
But it also thought of Lord of Dawn's critical comments on Yrel.
If Little Hoof begins to pursue justice and power on a certain day, then a disaster in the Lightforging star sea will most likely break out.
So, let her experience it happily.
As she said, the "living Holy Spirit" who has registered with High Heaven due to his past merits does not have to live a life of hard work.
"The Libra star will dim in seven seconds, and Father will light up accordingly. After thirty-seven seconds, prepare to project the second beacon to Ophiuchus. After one minute and twelve seconds, Pegasus will burst into light."
Tips from the great astrologer Etraeus continued to pour into Medivh's mind. Astral Mage waved Aluneth Staff with ease, distributing the glow of Arcane on behalf of the queen, just like playing a "puzzle game", embellishing different glows on different constellation directions at the right time.
The accurate ignition of each constellation means that the Queen's Arcane Chord will further complete the resonance with Pantheon Ruins.
The basic principle is almost exactly the same as opening Zereth Mortis, both are completed based on the secret technique of "Chorus of All Things", First Ones.
Those Loa Gods who were summoned to Dazar'alor will hold on with grins on their faces. As one Energy Nodes after another, they are preparing for the queen's "entrance ceremony" Providing "firewood", while the Loas lamented the power of Consecration, the queen could clearly feel that the distance between herself and Pantheon Ruins was getting closer and closer.
That's a very mysterious feeling.
It wasn't until the moment the Queen's Arcane Chord actually came into contact with Pantheon Ruins that she suddenly realized it.
Not coming!
The particularity of Pantheon Ruins prevents it from appearing in the Material Star Sea.
This is an "ascension"!
I want to go to the mysterious dimension where Pantheon is, but I am now Lesser God. Once I go there, it will be very difficult to come back.
Lesser God of Arcane can stay in Material World because Pantheon is isolated. Once this place is reopened, she will immediately feel the repulsion from the sea of stars, allowing her to fly up.
"Don't worry, your reign at Material World is not over, it hasn't even begun."
Diakum's gentle voice sounded in the Queen's ears.
At this moment, the queen saw Lord of Dawn standing in High Heaven. She waved her finger and a bright light fell on her body. With a light chop, part of the queen was chopped off and returned to Material World, which became a sign of return.
"Let those Titan Soul help you bear Cosmic Repulsion."
Vigilant reminded:
"It's not too late to go to the star realm after you complete the construction of the Arcane order, but if you want to go to Arcane Zereth, you have to give up expanding the order in the star sea."
"How can you give up so easily on a big road?"
The queen pouted and said:
"Anyway, Arcane Zereth can't run. I have countless time to go on adventures. This time I just want to say hello."
"Buzz"
Her consciousness appeared in the magnificent ruins of Pantheon. The moment she set foot here, Azshara realized what Eonar had told her before that Pantheon Ruins represented a "precious opportunity".
She widened her eyes and carefully perceived the information in her mind, then she held her belly and laughed.
"Haha, it turns out that this is Sargeras's biggest weakness! It turns out that he still has such a flaw.
Seal?
No!
That thug had a beautiful idea!
He will never expect such a pardon. Falling into the abyss of destruction forever is the punishment he deserves. Very good! Let the supreme queen preside over this punishment. Oh, how merciful fate is to me!"