Blades rose and fell, flashing through the air as countless Mantid fell or caught Illidan's Immolation, flailing as they dropped dead.
The Vale of Eternal Blossoms had changed completely. The contamination of Sha energy had spread to the Gate of the August Celestials. Even the golden steps were gone, and at one point it had nearly reached Setting Sun Gate.
The contamination of Sha energy was terrifying. Even the soil had turned black and white, and every living thing in the vale had become nourishment for Sha energy. Not a single green leaf remained. The Faceless Ones had destroyed all the facilities that once stood in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. Now, the vale had become their paradise.
Malfurion cast Greater Tranquility, Tyrande unleashed Starfall, Maiev directly summoned an Avenging Deity, Velen immediately brought out a great blood song, Thrall bestowed blessings of the various elements, and Vol'jin provided voodoo healing. Every leader brought out their signature abilities.
The Demon Hunters transformed together, sending massive blasts of fel energy straight at the Mantid. Illidan was the first to plunge into the enemy ranks.
Arcane energy gathered frantically in Kael'thas's hands as he cast an enormous Flamestrike. "Turn to ashes in the flames of the arcane!"
Arcane, nature, fel, elemental, shadow, and Holy Light exploded among the Mantid.
Alleria remained silent, but her fingers never stopped moving. Each time she drew her bowstring, eight self-guiding arcane arrows flew out, striking eight enemies with perfect accuracy before exploding and dragging still more enemies down to hell.
"I believe my brother-in-law will be all right. He's a mage who could be called the greatest in Azeroth." Sylvanas stood back-to-back with Alleria, encouraging her. This was Sylvanas's first battle since her return.
"I believe in him too. After all these years, I've grown used