(There will be one more chapter today, to make up for yesterday's, later)
Jiang Jie's breathing became somewhat rapid.
Are these the seeds of G'Hanir the Mother Tree?
It is said that all the original plants in the world grew from the seeds of G'Hanir. On that magical ancient tree, countless different seeds were nurtured, and millions of seeds could grow into millions of kinds of plants.
Who knows what kind of World Tree will grow from this single seed!
Malfurion looked at Jiang Jie solemnly and said, "This is a banyan seed. Once planted, it will grow into a World Tree larger than Nordrassil. The Cenarion Circle is willing to give it to you, but there are conditions."
condition?
Hearing this, Jiang Jie actually breathed a sigh of relief.
Having conditions is fine; the most troublesome thing is unconditional refusal. Since there are conditions, it's easier to negotiate.
The World Tree is too important. It's already quite an achievement that the Druid are willing to give it to themselves. How could they possibly do it if they didn't have the means?
Jiang Jie had never been very confident, but he didn't expect the Cenarion Circle to agree. Jiang Jie guessed that Cenarius's influence was also involved, since he had become Cenarius's student and had a noble status, making him essentially one of the Druid ' "own people." Otherwise, it would have been impossible.
This is why Jiang Jie insisted on becoming Cenarius's student.
"What are the conditions, Malfurion?" Jiang Jie asked.
" The World Tree needs the care of Druid and the catalysis of Druid nature magic to grow as quickly as possible. Therefore, the Council needs to send a high-ranking Druid and several ordinary Druid to the Eastern Kingdoms to care for it. Our decision is for Broll Bearmantle. He is a very talented Druid, born with antlers," Malfurion said.
Broll Bearmantle?
Jiang Jie was somewhat surprised.
It is said that among all Druid, only two have antlers: Malfurion is one, and the second is Broll Bearmantle.
Antlers are a symbol of Druid's exceptional talent.
Malfurion didn't have antlers at first, but later, due to his profound attainment in the Druid path, he received Blessing of Cenarius and grew antlers, just like Illidan received the infusion of demonic power and grew demonic antlers.
Jiang Jie once asked Cenarius about this, Cenarius told him that normally only those who become Legendary Archdruid, or show the potential to become Legendary Archdruid, are qualified to receive his blessing and grow antlers. This made Jiang Jie somewhat worried; having also received Blessing of Cenarius, would he one day also experience this unpleasant mutation...?
But Broll Bearmantle was born with antlers.
Conspiracy theorists believe that Broll is the offspring of Night Elf and a deer, and some even think that Cenarius is involved, suggesting that perhaps one day, a Night Elf woman who idolized Cenarius knocked on Cenarius door...
However, most people believe that this symbolizes the pinnacle of Druid's talent, indicating that Broll Bearmantle is destined to become a Legendary Archdruid, and one day succeed Malfurion as the leader of the Cenarion Circle.
The truth is probably only known to Cenarius, but Jiang Jie didn't dare ask, fearing he would be beaten up.
Although Broll Bearmantle's antlers were smaller and not as imposing as Malfurion's, and later Malfurion not only grew antlers but also wings and branches, and his feet transformed into feline claws, he exuded a sense of oneness with nature, a state of perfect harmony with the universe, and a profound spiritual attainment...
However, it is undeniable that Broll is indeed one of the most talented Druid, and he will be promoted to Archdruid in just a few years.
Jiang Jie originally thought that since the World Tree was so important, even if Malfurion didn't go there in person, he would send some Archdruid to accompany him.
But with Broll accompanying them, it was barely enough; Broll was Malfurion's student.
Every Archdruid has important tasks to perform and heavy responsibilities, making it difficult to spare manpower to nurture the World Tree.
"Of course." Jiang Jie nodded in agreement.
He was curious about who Varian would team up with in the arena 3v3 if Broll went with him.
"Another request came from the Keeper Remulos," Malfurion said, glancing at Cenarius beside him. " Remulos hopes you can Cenarion Circle. After all, you've mastered the Stag Form, making you a Druid. The other Archdruid also believe the World Tree should be entrusted to a Druid."
"... Okay, I agree." Jiang Jie nodded in agreement.
He was the world's first human Druid, though he vehemently denied it. Gugu Damengde" or "Big Druid, "Allen or someone else would be more suitable. For him, being a pure warrior was just fine.
Cenarion Circle isn't a bad thing; at the very least, it's like climbing the social ladder to one of Azeroth's top powers, making things much easier in Kalimdor or the Broken Isles.
"Then, welcome to the Cenarion Circle." Seeing that Jiang Jie had agreed, Malfurion handed the seed to Jiang Jie.
Jiang Jie quickly put it away.
He sensed an incredibly powerful life force in this seed.
He had previously inquired with Cenarius and learned that when G'Hanir the Mother Tree Devastation, the Red Dragon Queen endowed the few remaining seeds with extremely powerful life force, and the Green Dragon Queen also gave them the ability to connect to the Emerald Dream; otherwise, they could not have grown into the World Tree.
"Take good care of it. The World Tree is the treasure of the entire world, not just yours, nor the Cenarion Circle's. I will always watch over it, as will nature, and Ysera and Alexstrasza." Malfurion looked at Jiang Jie and said, " Nicholas, you've waited a month, when are you planning to leave? Broll will be here this afternoon."
"Then this afternoon." Jiang Jie smiled, though his body was still at Mount Hyjal, his thoughts had already drifted to Lordaeron.
We're separated by the sea, and communication is difficult, so I have no idea how things are going there.
Are the Undead Scourge still entrenched in Gilneas? How is the cleansing of the Undead in Lordaeron progressing? Has Lilian completed the task she was given? What is the progress of Patriarch Alexei's reconstruction of the Barov Family...?
Most importantly, is Fenna alright?
It's time to leave; some people should be notified as well.
Jiang Jie quickly sent people to gather all his disciples, and after much difficulty, he finally found Old Chen and Zhaoren, who were playing hide-and-seek. Then he sent someone to Felwood to inform the priestess Velinde.
In the afternoon, Jiang Jie met Broll Bearmantle.
This high-ranking Druid is remarkable. Jiang Jie sensed very powerful natural energy emanating from him. Perhaps he already possesses abilities comparable to Archdruid, but he has not yet been granted the title.
Just like the Archmage of the Kirin Tor Archmage, the title of " Archdruid " in the Cenarion Circle is not something that can be obtained simply by having strength; it also requires the recognition of other members. This means that one must make sufficient contributions and possess sufficient prestige.
The druidic path of the Night Elf Druid has flourished for ten thousand years. Cenarius and Malfurion's early students would probably all be qualified to become Archdruid. However, many of them have been dreaming in the Emerald Dream or cultivating in seclusion in some corner. They have little prestige and have not made any contributions. Otherwise, the number of Archdruid in the Cenarion Circle might have doubled.
In conclusion, Broll is very capable; otherwise, Malfurion would not have entrusted him with the task of planting and catalyzing the World Tree.
Several ordinary Druid also followed.
"Then, let's set off."
Malfurion summoned a Hippogryph to take Jiang Jie and his companions to the eastern coast of Winterspring, where the fastest ship in Kul Tiras had been waiting for three days.
Jiang Jie and his group boarded the ship, and an old captain ordered the ship to set sail.
The clipper sailed against the wind and waves, heading towards the Eastern Kingdoms, the direction home.