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Under the leadership of Illidan's miraculous Stealth hunter, the Penitentss who fought all the way from Fel Lava Pool to Nathraxas Hold attacked those elite demons who had lost their command.
Perhaps because of the activation of the "Killing Ring", Fel's "Blessing of Destruction" on them was activated, which made these Penitentss improve at a frightening speed in combat. However, they still retained their sanity and resisted Fel's temptation to kill. Under the leadership of their respective captains, they never hesitated to fight.
Following the Fel fireworks that Illidan continued to shoot as a direction guide, when the demons outside Nathraxas Hold were attacked and in chaos, they quickly seized several Fel Spires for defense. Relying on their own characteristics as demons, they controlled those cruel Fel cannons to hit the demons that were coming up.
Those Penitents Warrior who volunteered to be the formation breakers followed Illidan into the core area of the Demon Fortress.
Star Hunter is obsessed with completing the core goal of this battle. He wants to destroy the Fel Heart that provides "resurrection point" and "quick resurrection" services for the demons in Material World as soon as possible. He knows very well that with the number and combat power of the demons nearby, the Penitentss cannot last long on the outside.
Although he talks coldly, it is impossible for Illidan to really use these Penitents who have taken practical actions to fight against the devil as sacrificial cannon fodder.
Diakum is watching from "above" after all.
With Vigilant's overly "good old guy" character, once the Penitentss made their mission of hunting demons clear, he already regarded these Fel Eredars as his compatriots.
And under the care of such a calf-protecting god, what will happen to those bastards who will use Eredar as cannon fodder?
Hiss, I don't dare to think too much.
"You guys guard this passage! Don't come in! I'll take care of the Demon Lord inside."
Illidan waved the double blades shaped by Sargeras's Flame and sternly entered the core area of Nathraxas Hold. Under the towering Fel Beam, at the entrance of the underground spire covered and surrounded by green filthy magma, he shouted to the hundreds of Penitents behind him:
"Take advantage of the terrain here and don't fight against the demons! You are not just Fel Monk. Your talents as Man'ari allow you to also control Fel's spells. Power is just a tool to achieve your goals. Don't be afraid to control the power hidden in your body.
The Fel fire that you throw out is not the same as the Fel fire that the demons use to destroy
Remember this!"
Star Hunter rarely mentions the unfamiliar Warrior in such a clear way. It is obviously because Penitents's previous performance satisfied him, so he said a few more words.
Brother Egg disappeared into the passage filled with filth Fel like the wind of death. Behind him, the Penitents elder holding a bone staff commanded his tribe in a hoarse voice, quickly dragging the wreckage of the defeated Felsteel Annihilators around, blocking the open space in front of the entrance, thereby squeezing the width of the battlefield for the demons.
This instruction confused the young girl who followed him. While waiting for the demons to come, she asked in a low voice:
"You never talked about your past in the village, but you are obviously more familiar with the battlefield than any of us. Were you a Warrior before you were forced to embrace Fel? Did you participate in the war 20,000 years ago?"
"I"
Penitents Elder hesitated for a moment.
Looking at the Fel Lord and Mo'arg thugs who had already been killed in the distance, he knew that there was a high probability that he would not be alive to see the dawn of tomorrow. The hidden past in his heart might also be part of the inheritance foundation of Penitents.
So, he sighed and whispered:
"I was once a member of the Hand of Argus Legion. Before I followed Vigilant to defeat Greater Demon Kazzak, I was just a herdsman on this grassland. But in that glorious 30-day decisive battle, I followed Commander Diakum to fight against the entire Argus.
I killed countless demons and had the opportunity to board the starship leaving my hometown, but I gave up my position to a veteran who lost his arm.
I've never regretted doing that.
I followed Commander Kil'jaeden to participate in the final counterattack, and witnessed Lord Kil'jaeden bowing to Sargeras in order to save us.
But I will not allow myself to become one of the devils.
There are a lot of people like me, kid.
If you can really be readmitted by the tribe and allowed to establish your own clan, then go look for them everywhere in Twisting Nether.
They are unwilling to join the devil and choose self-exile. Their number is not large but not small. Those old guys like me will become the backbone of the Penitents clan, but only you are our future.
Illidan is right.
The Fel we use is different from the Fel that the demons use to destroy. Never be afraid to use the power hidden in your body. Vigilant once said that power has no good or evil!"
He smiled.
Perhaps it was the first time in his life of more than 20,000 years that he had so calmly revealed his past and faced his former self so calmly. Amidst the screams of the demons all day long, the old man clenched the bone staff in his hand. The moment he broke out of the bunker, he saw Demon Blood turned into a pool of blood under his feet.
It's like a mirror.
What was reflected in the blood-red mirror was not a red-skinned Penitents, but a high-spirited Eredar Garrison Commander wearing Crystalcasting armor.
He is at Charge.
The other one in the pool of blood is also Charge!
It's like.
That day more than 20,000 years ago and this night more than 20,000 years later quietly overlapped, and the two battlefields also quietly overlapped at this moment. He in the past and he in the present Charge together, Consecration different powers for the same dawn.
In Nathraxas Hold, Illidan heard the shouting and shaking outside.
He knew there wasn't much time left.
In front of him, Kaz'adum roared and moved his ferocious bone spurs on his shoulders and arms, charging towards Star Hunter, as violent as Bloodlust's bull. Illidan didn't hate such opponents, he liked these stupid guys very much.
Therefore, at the moment of contact, Brother Egg summoned his inner demon to enter the demonic form, swung his double blades and avoided Kaz'adum's attack in a perfect blade dance, allowing the magic blades gathered by Sargeras's Flame to accurately pierce the heart of Greater Demon.
The protection of Fel's skeleton is not as good as a piece of paper in front of this evil fire that melts all things, but in the next second, Brother Egg was thrown away by the double fists of Kaz'adum who was laughing wildly.
When he landed on the ground, he rolled to relieve his strength. Illidan, who was in demon form, tilted his head and looked at the big Demon Lord who had clearly been pierced through the heart but had not lost any strength at all.
Then, a hint of disdain appeared on the ferocious faces surrounded by Fel.
Did it turn out that he was relying on the "immortality blessing" of Fel Heart behind him to act evil?
Could it be that this guy has not appeared on the Xinghai battlefield for more than 20,000 years. Is it unable to leave because of its important mission, or is it unwilling to leave the shelter of Fel Heart because it is afraid of death?
Strong?
Bah!
Stop using the word "humiliation".
"Stop it!"
Brother Egg threw the Legion Sigil, causing his prisoner Malchezaar to appear temporarily. The two big Demon Lords fought together, and Illidan spread his bat wings to let himself pounce on the Fel Heart behind him.
Kaz'adum did not stop it.
Instead, it laughs wildly in anticipation of the fall of another idiot whose soul will be shattered by Extinguisher.
Star Hunter waved the magic blade with both hands, and stabbed Fel Heart with his left and right bows. The smoothness was incredible, but the next second, his soul was dragged into the illusion of Annihilator Argus.
The terrifying blue giant with a skull on his face, wrapped in the flames of the universe, raised the scarlet Scythe of Annihilation towards him, intending to completely defeat this ridiculous Slayer in the Execute that would destroy all living things.
However, just as the Slashed Strike tearing apart the galaxy fell, Illidan felt a pair of warm hands pressing on his shoulders, and then a bright Divine Shield quietly lit up, allowing Demon Hunter to bear the fatal blow, and Illidan broke free from the shackles of the illusion amidst Extinguisher's angry roar.
The magic blades in his hands intertwined, and in the compressed explosion of all the power in his body, under the perfect shear, the top of Fel Heart was split into two in the monstrous burst of Sargeras's Flame.
As the crystal shattered, the immortal blessing cast on Kaz'adum quickly dimmed.
Demon Lord roared in horror, accompanied by Malchezaar's body Dispersion's sneer. Illidan, who fell into exhaustion and weakness under the blow, moved his arms and picked up the dropped magic blade from the ground.
He moved his shoulders and said to Greater Demon in front of him:
"Now the fight is fair! Come on, coward, challenge me!"
When Kaz'adum's head was smashed into the group of demons who could no longer enjoy the "blessing of immortality" by Illidan, the demons besieging Nathraxas Hold dispersed in a hurry.
The Penitents elder did not die as a martyr. The young Penitents girl saved his life. When the demons' morale collapsed and collapsed, the Penitentss guarding the fortress finally got a precious breather.
There are still four hours before dawn.
It was foreseeable that the demons could not wait until four hours before besieging them. The most brutal battle had not yet begun.
Illidan sat on the ruins of a collapsed Felsteel Annihilators, silently looking at these Penitents. They used the power of Shadow Fist to defeat many demons and build up the confidence to fight. However, Illidan knew very well that the inheritance of Shadow Fist could only lay a good foundation for them.
The path of power that is most suitable for these Penitents is actually right in front of them. The Demon Hunter way pioneered by Illidan is simply tailor-made for them.
Demon Hunter needs to cultivate his inner demons to strengthen his combat effectiveness. These Penitentss can easily gather their own inner demons due to the infusion of Fel.
Demon Hunter needs strong willpower to curb the temptation of Fel. Everyone who can persist to the present Penitents has a firm heart.
Unfortunately, Star Hunter currently doesn't have much time to train them, so he plans to use the next battle to screen them, and Man'ari who can survive will naturally get the "Offer" from Illidari.
However, it can be seen from Illidan's willingness to "waste time" on these Penitents that Illidan is also very satisfied with this batch of "new recruits".
After all, the recovery of Argus does not mean the complete failure of the Burning Legion.
Even if the other five forces will unite to curb the over-expanded Fel and restore Material Universe to a generally peaceful state, given the unique way of reproduction and survival of the demons and the vastness of Twisting Nether, it will still be a long process to suppress Fel to a state that will not affect the balance.
It can only be said that the demonic war in the star sea will enter a violent turning point, and it will take hundreds or a thousand years to completely end the "Burning Age".
Illidari's wild hunt is far from over.
As Star Hunter, Brother Egg does not intend to give up after this battle. He will enjoy this magnificent victory in the heart of the devil and let the reputation of "Star Hunter" resound throughout the galaxy again. Then, he will continue to set foot on Demon Hunting Path and kill until no devil dares to peep at Material World.
To accomplish this goal, he needs many, many Demon Hunter.
Not just elves!
Perhaps these Penitents, who are better than the elves in all aspects, will become the more fierce and powerful second-generation Slayer.
Just as the Illidans were admiring the group of Penitentss encouraging each other and convincing themselves that they would persevere until dawn, the voice of Diakum once again sounded in the ears of Illidan:
"I know you are not a person who cares about strength. You always regard strength as a tool to achieve your goals. However, Illidan, you have reached this level.
Fel's authority has been seized by Sargeras.
But you and I both know that Dark Titan is not a god dedicated to "destruction", which means that Fel Force just can't find a more suitable leader than him.
I guess you have also sensed the call of Fel in your constant hunting and destruction.
When are you going to take that step?"
"Really?"
Illidan snorted and said:
"At this moment, you used your precious avatar to project into the Fel field, risking alarming Sargeras just to tell me this?
Shouldn't you coordinate the real big deal with me?
Could it be that in your heart, the future of an old, blind, and savage elf is more important than the future of your people?"
"From Force Conflict's point of view, this is indeed the case."
Vigilant didn't care about Illidan's bad tone. He knew that Illidan didn't want to talk about this topic, but there were some reasons why he couldn't.
Diakum emphasized:
"What's more, preparations for the major events that will take place at dawn tomorrow have been completed. Restoration Army's final preparations have been completed. My people have made final assembly at Draenor and Azeroth. Light Cosmic Domain is also ready.
As long as you personally open the curtain, a demon-slaying war in the world of Argus will begin.
But what about after the war is over?
I will personally appear in the Material Star Sea and complete the destined duel with Sargeras. I may win or lose. However, the results of my battle with him are not enough to completely eliminate the hidden dangers of Fel.
You know exactly how to weaken Sargeras's power.
You just can't make up your mind.
You, like Dark Titan, are unwilling to fully embrace Fel's concept of destruction, which makes a fighting genius like you spend ten thousand years but still unable to break through the restrictions of demigods.
Other demigods can't advance because it's hard for them to find the path, but you are different.
You have known where your path is from the beginning, you are just unwilling to step on the starting ladder, but there is no time for you to hesitate anymore, Illidan.
If I can repel Sargeras at Material World, then there will be loopholes in His complete control over Fel Force, and all roads to Fel Force will be opened, and among them there is a road that belongs to you.
You have to step on that Path of Destruction to completely cut off the possibility of Sargeras getting back that ray of Fel power, and set an example for other ambitious and talented Fel walkers!
You have to complete the ascension in Twisting Nether.
Only when the power of Twisting Nether is dispersed can Burning Crusade not continue to happen in the future.
This is also the thirst of the Force, and you know this better than I do."
Illidan fell silent.
He was unwilling to discuss this topic that would make him feel irritated, but Diakum looked at him, which finally made Star Hunter grit his teeth and said:
"That's a road of no return.
Fel's ultimate desire is the extinction of all things, and Fel itself must become the last one to be destroyed. Frankly speaking, I have no confidence in my willpower."
"The call to fight the path with your will was wrong from the start."
Diakum said seriously:
"I tell you from my experience that the meaning of the path is that you understand the necessity of what you do and support it from the bottom of your heart, eager to realize it. Therefore, don't be afraid of Fel's ultimate desire, because I am here!"
"Huh?"
Illidan made a nasal noise in confusion.
Vigilant explained:
"With me here, Fel will not be allowed to go to the step of "self-destruction" after "destroying all things". The existence of High Heaven is the "limiter" for you Fel Walkers.
Fel asks you to inflict destruction, and you will do so, but there are always angels of light standing in front of you.
The extinction of all things that Fel wants cannot come. Under this premise, the seemingly self-destructive road of Fel has the possibility of being walked safely.
The most important thing is that every time other Fel Walkers seize more power of destruction, Sargeras can use less power.
This is how the One can limit and weaken Him.
I know you're hesitant, so I'll give you another idea.
You see, when you snatch a ray of Fel's authority from Sargeras, you will be upgraded from a bug in Dark Titan's eyes to a prey that he must kill with his own hands."
"No! It's the enemy!"
Illidan suddenly stood up.
He already understood what Diakum wanted to say to him. Star Hunter moved his fists with an unusual excitement and said:
"I will be upgraded from a bug that Sargeras treats with disdain to an enemy that He must take seriously! That also means that if I want to go further on the road of Fel, I can only seize more Fel authority from Sargeras.
I am a hunter.
And He is the prey!
I know that a hunter without a goal is nothing
Ah, Dick, the eloquent Vigilant, you keenly saw through my confusion about the future, and provided me with a way that I can still carry out my lifelong desire to hunt wildly after defeating Burning Legion.
It's not about power! I have no interest in power.
This is just to complete this hunt, very good, it seems that while I am indeed killing demons, I should take some time to think about which path I want to walk "Path of Destruction".
There is also a difference between destruction and destruction.
I think that if the demons slaughtering the star sea is a kind of destruction, then the pursuit of the hunters and me in Twisting Nether and the destruction inflicted on the demons is also a reasonable interpretation.
Maybe I really should embark on this path."
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