"This land is no longer our concern for the time being."
Jiang Jie glanced around and then asked, "What... are your plans next?"
Malfurion and Tyrande exchanged a glance, then said somewhat apologetically, " The Battle of Mount Hyjal had a devastating impact; the land has suffered immense damage! For the next few years, Tyrande will lead the Sentinels to continue hunting demons, while the Druid will try to heal the land and forests. The Emerald Nightmare is also growing increasingly terrifying; the Green Dragonflight needs support, and we... lack the resources to deal with the Undead."
" The Burning Legion has inflicted more damage on Kalimdor than on Lordaeron. You have your responsibilities; let us deal with the Undead problem ourselves."
Jiang Jie looked at Illidan again and said with some worry, "Where do you plan to take Illidan? Maiev... I'm afraid she won't let him go, nor will she let you go."
Neither the Tomb of Sargeras nor Icecrown Citadel could contain Maiev.
Jiang Jie had actually considered leaving Maiev here, but ultimately didn't make a move because she didn't want to offend Maiev to death—offending a High-tier Legendary Watchers was far more terrifying than offending other High-tier Legendary.
Because she could kill you at any moment.
At the very least, Jiang Jie wasn't confident he could survive Maiev's pursuit, so he never dared to offend Maiev too much.
Jiang Jie simply hadn't expected Tyrande to actually make a move.
It seems she still cares about Illidan second only to Malfurion!
As for why Malfurion intervened, perhaps there was still a sliver of brotherly affection in his heart. Of course, it's more likely because Maiev ruined their plans.
If Maiev hadn't intervened against Illidan, they might have been able to eliminate the Lich King and the other Scourge leaders as well. Without a leader, the Undead would have been much easier to deal with than they are now.
Is this the real reason for Malfurion's anger?
Now that all three of them have offended Maiev, it's likely that Maiev's descent into darkness will happen sooner than expected.
With such a powerful figure watching over them, not only Illidan, but even Malfurion and Tyrande wouldn't have an easy time.
In Jiang Jie's memory, Maiev not only captured Illidan alive, but also Malfurion!
The results were so brilliant that few in the world could match them.
" Illidan has done good for this land, but the Night Elf cannot tolerate him, nor can nature," Malfurion frowned. "He is a demon, not Night Elf, and cannot return to our people."
Tyrande hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.
She felt sorry for Illidan, always believing that Illidan stood with the Night Elf and on their side. Even becoming Demon Hunter was for the sake of fighting demons, and this sacrifice and Consecration deserved the respect and acceptance of the Night Elf.
Illidan's contributions in the War of the Ancients should not be forgotten.
Illidan's contribution in today's battle should not be forgotten.
But as Malfurion said, the Night Elf had just suffered a devastating invasion by the Burning Legion and harbored deep hatred for demons. They would never accept a demon, and Illidan was unwelcome in any of the territories ruled by the Night Elf.
I will leave here.
Illidan had recovered from his Metamorphosis. He didn't even glance at Malfurion, but looked at Tyrande with incredibly gentle eyes. "I will leave this place and continue fighting the Burning Legion. I know a place still under the Burning Legion's rule, and I will begin there to destroy Burning Legion! This is my destiny!"
This is a world that believes in fate. From the moment Illidan became Demon Hunter, he was destined to be an enemy of demons and the Burning Legion.
His fate was tragic, yet worthy of respect and sympathy.
"The seal on you is still there, you're... very dangerous." Tyrande was somewhat worried and wanted Illidan to stay, but after glancing at Malfurion, she ultimately didn't say anything, which disappointed Illidan.
There was a sense of despair!
Maiev has been researching spells to counter me.
"Don't I know? This seal isn't hard to break; give me some time and I can do it." Illidan looked at Malfurion with a half-smile. "So I'll have to stay in your world for a while longer until the seal is broken. You don't mind, do you, my brother?" " Azeroth isn't my world; it's the world shared by all living beings in this world," Malfurion corrected, then nodded. "Stay as long as you want."
"I never want to see you again, Malfurion, my brother." Illidan sneered, then walked away into the distance, his back view lonely and desolate.
He is truly all alone now. Kael'thas would never follow him, and Vashj has been abandoned. He has no followers, and even his own power has been sealed. In effect, he has lost the power of demons, and his strength has been greatly reduced.
But at least he still has the ability to protect himself.
Moreover, Jiang Jie knew that he would soon have his own truly independent army.
Illidan was very charismatic; many people still remember him, and many are still willing to follow him.
Suddenly, Jiang Jie saw a small yellow flower appear in Illidan's hand, protected by magical power. It seemed as if tears were dripping from Illidan's cheeks, landing on the flower and splashing everywhere.
Jiang Jie turned his head and saw Malfurion standing silently, while Tyrande's eyes were already moist.
"And what about you, Prince Kael'thas?" Jiang Jie didn't want to delve into this love triangle, so he looked at Kael'thas and said, "When you were weaving the teleportation spell, you didn't inform Vashj. The Naga will die in Icecrown Citadel, but Vashj won't. She's also a Legendary mage; she has the ability to escape. She... will hold a grudge against you."
" High Elf never fear," Kael'thas said coldly. " Vashj lost its most elite Naga Royal Guard and Naga witches, and those who remained on Isle of Quel'Danas should have been wiped out by now, right?"
Jiang Jie's body trembled, and his heart turned cold.
He looked at Kael'thas and thought to himself, "He's a formidable character too!"
No wonder he left behind a group of High Elf mages and the Grand Archmage Telestra; it turns out they were there to deal with the Naga!
Of course, those High Elf mages alone wouldn't be enough; he probably tried to notify Sylvanas before even arriving in Northrend.
With the ranger forces of Silvermoon City and the High Elf mages joining the fray, what chance did the Naga still waiting on the island for Vashj's return have?
Amazing! So Kael'thas had already decided to deal with the Naga back then!
" Nicholas, what about you? What are you planning to do next?" Kael'thas suddenly asked Jiang Jie.
Jiang Jie chuckled, then said, "Now that the Lich King is dead and the Scourge is no longer a threat, there should be no more trace of the Undead on the Lordaeron! One year! Within one year, Gilneas, Silverpine Forest Tirisfal Glades, the Eastern and Western Plaguelands... on human territory, there will be no more shadows of the Undead! I will heal that land!"
Kael'thas chuckled, then the smile faded, replaced by an endless chill. "Then, Quel'Danas, Eversong Woods, Ghostlands... the realm of the High Elf, should no longer have Undead appear!"