Divine Storm

Taelan Fordring's choice made Tyrel Sunstrider nod inwardly. His mentor's son possessed the judgment of a commander.

But choosing the right defense was useless, because the gap between them was simply too great.

This time, to show Taelan Fordring just how vast the difference between them was, Tyrel Sunstrider used Holy Light Energy.

Crusader Strike was a melee skill born from a Paladin's combination of the Holy Light and martial techniques, coating one's weapon with Holy Light Energy for an attack.

Empowered by the Holy Light, the training sword erupted with unprecedented force. Taelan Fordring was also a Retribution Paladin and carried no shield, so he could only grit his teeth and raise his sword in defense, imitating how Tyrel Sunstrider had blocked Reno Mograine earlier.

The result was obvious. Without mastery of blocking techniques, and with his strength still inferior to Tyrel Sunstrider's because he had not yet come of age, his blade was sent flying.

Just as Tyrel Sunstrider's training sword was about to strike Taelan Fordring, it stopped in midair.

One particularly important lesson in Warrior mentor Salorian Dawngrasper's teachings was knowing how to strike and withdraw with perfect control.

Tyrel Sunstrider put away his training sword and smiled at Taelan Fordring, then gestured for him to retrieve the blade that had been knocked away.

In that first exchange alone, the three had already suffered a complete defeat. Yet Tyrel Sunstrider gave them another chance to attack, intending to make Taelan, Reno, and Darian yield completely.

Having learned from their earlier lesson, Taelan, Reno, and Darian exchanged glances, then tacitly surrounded Tyrel Sunstrider from three directions, hoping to leave him unable to deal with attacks from all sides.

Tyrel Sunstrider merely shook his head at their actions. When the three charged at him together, he directly drew upon the scorching Holy Light Energy within him, solidifying it into weapons and unleashing a storm that swept through the surrounding area—Divine Storm.

Divine Storm was a skill only high-ranking Paladins could master. Using such a powerful skill required vast reserves of Holy Light Energy, as well as exceptionally precise control over it, in order to turn the Holy Light into weapons and raise a storm.

This powerful skill sent Taelan, Reno, and Darian flying at the same time. However, under Tyrel Sunstrider's powerful mental control, none of the three were injured.

The human Paladins watching from the sidelines were all stunned. None of them had expected Tyrel Sunstrider, prince of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas, to have already mastered Divine Storm, much less wield it with such ease. Judging by its power, even human Paladins in their thirties or forties might not have been able to use it.

The High Elf Paladins, meanwhile, erupted in thunderous cheers. This was their prince—a Sunstrider, one who pursued the sun. How could he possibly be judged by ordinary standards of talent?

The Kingdom of Quel'Thalas had two princes, two heirs of the Sunstrider line, and both were extraordinarily gifted. Kael'thas Sunstrider, with his peerless talent for magic, had become an Archmage of Dalaran's Six Council of Kirin Tor through his own strength and could summon the Phoenix God through his bloodline.

Tyrel Sunstrider had displayed strange signs from the moment of his birth. He possessed exceptional mental power, and after becoming a Paladin, he had developed faith in the sun for the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas, gaining golden eyes as a result.

"Cough, cough." At some point, Lord Tirion Fordring of Hearthglen and Alexandros Mograine had appeared near the Training Grounds.

Looking at the gathered human and High Elf Paladins, Tirion Fordring said, "Since the sparring is more or less over, disperse."

As the Lord of Hearthglen, Tirion Fordring's words carried considerable weight. Both the human and High Elf Paladins returned to their previous training.

"Tyrel, it seems your trip to Dalaran did not delay your training. Instead, your strength has risen another level." Lord Tirion Fordring appraised Tyrel Sunstrider's improved strength. In all of Hearthglen, only he knew just how far Tyrel Sunstrider's power had reached.

After praising Tyrel Sunstrider, Tirion Fordring glared at Taelan Fordring, who had just run back with his head lowered.

Seeing his father's expression, Taelan Fordring hurriedly left the Training Grounds.

After Alexandros Mograine saw the disheveled Reno Mograine and Darian Mograine, he immediately scolded his eldest son. "Reno, didn't I tell you to curb that damned desire to win of yours? Look what you've done. You provoked the prince of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas, got beaten so badly, and even dragged your brother into this mess. Get back!"

Alexandros Mograine was extremely strict with his eldest son, Reno Mograine. Yet when he looked at his younger son, Darian Mograine, the anger in his eyes instantly vanished, leaving only affection.

The vast difference in how Alexandros Mograine treated his two sons did not escape Tyrel Sunstrider's notice.

He was also a younger son, like Darian Mograine, and had received every kind of affection from his father, Sun King Anasterian Sunstrider. Yet Sun King Anasterian Sunstrider had never treated his elder brother, Kael'thas Sunstrider, so harshly.

Seeing Reno Mograine standing with his head lowered and fists clenched, Tyrel Sunstrider stepped forward and said to Alexandros Mograine, "Lord Commander Alexandros, please do not blame Reno. Like you, he is an outstanding Paladin. I was the one who wanted to test my own strength, and he helped me confirm many things through battle."

"That's right, Alexandros. When we were young, didn't we often fight in private too? Have you forgotten how Mentor Alonsus disciplined the two of us? Hahaha! I remember that back then, Mentor Alonsus scolded you the most." Lord Tirion Fordring of Hearthglen also acted as peacemaker, directly bringing up their younger days.

The young Alexandros Mograine had been just as competitive. Not being chosen as one of the first five Paladins had affected him deeply, so during the Orc Wars, Alexandros Mograine had always charged at the very front, using battle to strengthen himself until he eventually became the new Lord Commander of the Paladins.

Hearing his old friend Tirion Fordring mention his past, his anger faded. Looking at his stubborn and competitive eldest son Reno, wasn't he exactly like his younger self?

Thus, Alexandros Mograine changed his usual scolding tone and said to his eldest son, "Reno, I spoke too harshly. Take your brother back to your room and rest for a while. I hope this battle helps you understand more."