The Temple of the Red Crane, home to Chi-Ji, the Red Crane among Pandaria's Four Celestials, had once hosted countless rituals. Now, it had become the domain of sha demons.
The Horde at Domination Point was undoubtedly much closer to the Temple of the Red Crane. The Sunwalker Clan Tauren from Noxus had established Sunwalker Camp here.
Sunwalker Camp thus became the Horde's foremost position for attacking the Temple of the Red Crane. Elite Trifarix Legion warriors were stationed there, ready to strike at any moment.
"Warchief, forgive me, but I cannot agree with your plan. It places you in far too much danger. The mysterious Sha of Despair within the Temple of the Red Crane alone will be difficult enough to deal with, not to mention the Alliance watching us like a tiger eyeing its prey." As the deputy commander of Rend's forces, Regent Lord Lor'themar Theron of the Blood Elves questioned Rend's strategic plan.
Rend showed no displeasure at Lor'themar Theron's doubts. Instead, he said confidently, "Trust me, Lor'themar. As the Horde's Warchief, I won't simply hand myself over to the Alliance. Once we succeed, we can drive the Alliance out of Krasarang Wilds in one stroke. This risk is worth taking."
Given the current situation, whichever side, Alliance or Horde, gained control of the Temple of the Red Crane would gain the advantage in Krasarang Wilds.
If the Alliance controlled the Temple of the Red Crane, they could use it as a fortress. The Horde would lose control over the land areas of Krasarang Wilds and be limited to controlling the islands in its southwest.
In Rend's view, though the Temple of the Red Crane was important, it could only help the Horde gain an early advantage. The temple was positioned too far west and had little