A few seconds later, Uther strode over, followed by Jaina.
Here, the Archmage's abilities are actually inferior to those of the Grand Knight, since Holy Light is more effective against Shadow.
Therefore, in the battle just now, Fenna was the main force, while Jaina's main task was to guard the altar and maintain a relatively strong Arcane barrier to ensure that Uther was not disturbed during the unsealing process.
"Lord Uther, we must completely destroy Zakajz, otherwise he will always be a menace! Don't worry, the Zakajz of today is not the Zakajz as before! Most of its energy has long since dissipated throughout Tirisfal Glades, and some of its energy has been absorbed by another artifact. It is no match for you now!"
Jiang Jie looked towards the deepest part of the passage, where there was a spacious cave where Zakajz was sleeping.
After clearing away more Faceless Ones along the way, they arrived at the cave.
Then I saw a colossal creature imprisoned by purple magic.
This was a monster exuding a terrifying aura, its entire body covered in dark green armor, but its body looked like Faceless Ones magnified five times. The octopus face on its head was extremely ferocious, and around its face were rings of things resembling fish fins.
It has a long tail like a sea monster, and its whole body is covered in bone spurs. It is imprisoned on the ground, and with each breath, it adds to the heavy atmosphere in the cave.
Visible Shadow energy swirled around its body, and each breath seemed to mark the beginning of a shadow storm that never ended.
They dissipated into the air, colliding with the imprisoned purple energy, sparking countless bursts of light every second. And in the heart of this behemoth, a bronze two-handed greatsword was embedded.
A greatsword as impactful as Ashbringer's!
2800 years ago, a man named Thoradin united the human tribes and established the first human empire, the Empire of Arathor, becoming the first human emperor in history.
He even helped the High Elf ' Sunstrider Dynasty defeat the once-invincible Amani Trolls Empire, forcing the High Elf to make an eternal vow to submit to Thoradin and swear eternal allegiance to Thoradin bloodline.
Later, Emperor Thoradin discovered Tyr's Tomb and inadvertently awakened and released the severely wounded Zakajz. He had no choice but to pierce Zakajz's heart with his sword to reseal it, and he died in the war.
This sword Strom’kar Warbreaker, a divine sword that extinguished the human civil war and ended the Troll Wars!
Jiang Jie let out a long sigh of relief.
Even divine artifacts have different levels!
Strom'kar, this legendary weapon forged by mortals, is naturally far inferior to the Silver Hand. Even though it was forged by a master craftsman, enchanted by elves, and even though it suppressed the servant of the ancient god Zakajz and was altered by Blood of Zakajz and Shadow energy, making it no longer the original Strom'kar, it still cannot reach the level of the Silver Hand.
Not to mention that other divine artifacts are also very difficult to obtain, many of which are not even on the Lordaeron. Even if he did find them, those divine artifacts are of such a high level that he would not be able to gain their recognition.
Artifacts for Mages, Artifacts for Priest, Artifacts for Paladin, Artifacts for Death Knight...
These artifacts, more or less, all have certain requirements for their wielders, requirements that Jiang Jie completely fails to meet. The Monk artifacts he desires most are currently in the distant, mist-shrouded Pandaria, unattainable.
The thief's artifacts are all more terrifying than the last, each one bewitching its wielder. One careless move and the artifact will backfire, controlling the user. Jiang Jie has no way to control them.
Only the Warrior's artifact, especially this Strom'kar the Warbreaker, is relatively the closest, the most likely to be obtained, and the easiest to gain its approval!
And now, he's about to get it!
Unfortunately, one more divine artifact has yet to appear.
Xal'atath, the Blade of the Black Empire, a demonic sword from the Old Gods, a dark sword no less powerful than the Silver Hand, currently lies sealed within Archbishop Benedictus of Stormwind City, awaiting its next opportunity to wreak havoc upon the world.
Jiang Jie was relieved that it wasn't there, because it was a true sword of darkness, and no one could wield it. Every owner of that sword would become its puppet and sacrifice.
Just then, he heard a sigh, then suddenly turned around and saw a figure, and heard its voice:
"Are you here to destroy it?"
"I've been waiting for this day for so long!"
A soul stood behind Jiang Jie.
Unlike Patriarch Alexei, this soul was visible to everyone, or rather, he wanted others to see it.
This was a spirit clad in golden armor, with a full head of white hair, who appeared to have died at the age of sixty or seventy, even older than the current King Terenas.
Unlike King Terenas, who was old and frail, this man looked to be in good spirits and condition, somewhat resembling the " Lion of Azeroth " Lothar, but even more majestic.
Of course they look alike, because he was Sir Lothar's ancestor, Emperor Thoradin who founded the Empire of Arathor!
Lothar marked the end of this Legendary bloodline Legendary, while Emperor Thoradin marked its beginning!
Upon seeing him, Jiang Jie's lips curled up slightly.
He never forgot the existence of this soul.
In the original history, he wasn't captured and tortured by the Twilight's Hammer until more than a decade later, but now he's still wandering around this place, only no one has noticed.
" Emperor Thoradin." Jiang Jie over, his attitude slightly respectful.
He could not help but respect such an ancient emperor, the first emperor of mankind.
Terenas was already quite arrogant, believing his achievements to be immense, but he never dared to compare himself to Emperor Thoradin.
King Varian a formidable warrior, and in a few years he may even become another Legendary Warrior of Stormwind City after Lothar. However, compared to Emperor Thoradin, his martial prowess is somewhat inferior, and in other aspects, he is far less capable.
Such a legendary figure now appeared before them, and it wasn't just Jiang Jie who was surprised.
" Emperor Thoradin? You are Emperor Thoradin? This... how is this possible!" Uther exclaimed, gripping the Holy Hammer.
Fenna and Jaina had the same reaction.
Even though Jiang Jie had already told them about Emperor Thoradin's deeds, they were still surprised.
How did a soul manage to survive for nearly three thousand years in this state without being resurrected as Undead?
Jiang Jie glanced at Strom'kar the Warbreaker not far away and thought that it must be because of that divine sword. The fate of this emperor of all ages was probably already closely linked to this thousand-year-old divine sword, inseparable.
The artifact possesses a spirit; Emperor Thoradin is the soul of Strom'kar!