After leaving Ravenholdt Manor, Jiang Jie to Stromgarde and had Darion lead one hundred members of the Stromgarde Guard to Aerie Peak griffins to meet up with the Gryphon Rider there.
His disciples now get along very well with the griffins. After all, each of them had studied the Way of the Monk with the Pandaren, possessed a natural aura, and was naturally drawn to the griffins.
These guys are making rapid progress. The weakest of them are already at Houtian sixth or seventh level of the Acquired Realm. Darion, who has the highest talent, has even entered the Xiantian Realm. Sven, the " Rogue Knight " who specializes in internal energy cultivation, has also entered the Xiantian Realm, setting a good example.
On the contrary, Lilian, who finally returned from the Ravenholdt Manor, was still stuck at the Houtian Ninth Layer, far from the Xiantian Realm.
Her talent in this area was less than that of Darion and Sven, and she wasn't as serious about it as they were.
Her main focus remained on thieves.
Ravenholdt Manor's training methods are excellent. Lilian is already a master assassin, and her assassination skills are no less than those of the former "Master Onias." Even her teacher, " One-Armed Invar," praised her highly.
These guys now have griffins, greatly increasing their strength. Together, they are equivalent to at least three hundred, or even five hundred Wildhammer Gryphon Rider, making them a very powerful and capable elite force.
Darion has grown up and will soon be an adult; he has good leadership skills.
Most of the time, he was the one commanding the troops, and Jiang Jie didn't need to worry about it.
Then, Jiang Jie, along with the White Gorilla " Tsul'Kalu," teleported directly to Dalaran.
Just as Jiang Jie remembered, the newly built Dalaran had a roughly the same layout:
The central Runeweaver Square is named after " Archmage Ansirem Ruinvivor," because he was the one primarily responsible for the reconstruction of Dalaran.
The magnificent Violet Citadel is the most important area of the entire city and the residence of all the Archmage. It consists of a main tower and six secondary towers, with other lower mage towers around it. The artifact of Dalaran, the " Violet Eye," is located in the main tower.
Next to Violet Citadel is the Magic Commercial District, and directly opposite is the " Krasus' Landing," named after the "Red Dragon Mage Krasus."
Next to the Krasus' Landing is the Sunstrider's Sanctuary, naturally named after Prince Kael'thas, the last of the Sunstrider.
On the other side of the Krasus' Landing is the Violet Hold, built specifically to imprison certain powerful prisoners. Those qualified to be imprisoned there are at least high-level professionals, or even Legendary figures.
The area between Violet Hold and Violet Citadel was reserved specifically for Lordaeron, as it was agreed upon, because Lordaeron contributed significantly to the reconstruction of Dalaran.
The arrival of the Grand Duke of Lordaeron naturally alarmed Archmage Modera, Ansirem, and Rhonin.
"Huh? The Archmage's Torrent Staff? Master Rhonin, you've joined the Kirin Tor Council? Congratulations!"
Jiang Jie noticed that Rhonin was dressed as a purple Archmage and was holding the " Grand Torrent," a weapon exclusive to Kirin Tor senators. He looked quite like a Kirin Tor senator.
He was around 35 years old, in his prime, full of energy and vigor.
Yes, two members of the Kirin Tor Council died, so they definitely need to be replaced.
The most outstanding Archmage in recent years has been Rhonin. His merit in saving the Red Dragon Queen has surpassed Modera and Ansirem in this respect, and he has certainly gained Krasus's absolute support because of it. If he doesn't fill the gap, who will?
He was Krasus's student, and the entire Red Dragonflight stood behind him!
Therefore, Dalaran is also a political society, and its architecture and official positions are full of political and humanistic flavor.
" The Kirin Tor Council is still missing one member, isn't it? Who are you planning to recruit?" Jiang Jie asked with a smile.
The Kirin Tor has always maintained Council of Six; this was not a decision made arbitrarily.
The pentagram is known as the "magician's star" because it has five points on the outside and a core point at the very center.
Many spells are related to the number "six". Some of the most important and powerful spells in Dalaran require six people to cast. Therefore, Dalaran maintained the structure of the Council of Remaining Persons.
"We originally planned to recruit Jaina, but she's too young and inexperienced, and as the lord of Theramore, she's very busy and probably wouldn't be willing to Kirin Tor Council."
The shrewd and diplomatic Modera smiled and said, "The other Archmage aren't capable enough, so we'll leave those slots open for now."
Jiang Jie smiled but didn't say anything.
There are actually many capable Archmage, but it's quite difficult to reach the standards of Kirin Tor councilor.
The Kirin Tor councilors are undoubtedly the most outstanding and powerful Archmage Archmage. The two Archmage of Stromgarde are far inferior, and the other Archmage are basically at the same level.
After all the calculations, the one most qualified to fill the gap is actually Jaina, this rising star.
Jaina is a recognized genius mage. Even when she was still studying under Antonidas, she already possessed the knowledge and spellcasting abilities of Archmage. Now, nearly three years later, her spellcasting abilities are probably not much different from Rhonin's, and her influence and fame are no less than Rhonin's.
Unfortunately, as Modera said, Jaina lacked the necessary qualifications and didn't have the time.
There are a few other capable mages, such as Aegwynn, Meryl, and some of the High Elf.
The problem is, Aegwynn has absolutely no interest in joining the Kirin Tor Council; after all, Meryl is Undead.
As for those High Elf?
Sorry, but Dalaran is ultimately one of the Seven Kingdoms of Man. Absorbing one Kael'thas is already the limit; it's impossible for it to absorb a second High Elf.
Therefore, Modera would rather the Council of Six have only five members than add a High Elf seat.
"So, who is the speaker now?" Jiang Jie asked again.
Modera and Ansirem exchanged a glance, then shook their heads, saying, "There is no Speaker."
No speaker?
Jiang Jie smiled, as expected.
Modera has the most seniority, but lacks the ability and strength.
Ansirem has made great contributions, but he lacks ability and strength.
Rhonin has only recently joined the company. He has made enough contributions, but his abilities and strength are still lacking, so he is not qualified yet.
As for Kael'thas and Krasus, they are both capable and powerful enough, but the leader of Dalaran must be human—this is a strict and unchangeable rule.
Later, a certain fire mage and a certain weak blue dragon were able to join the Council of Six because Kael'thas and Krasus had both died.
In Jiang Jie's memory, Dalaran was completed 25 years after the Dark Portal, which is three years later. At that time, Rhonin's strength had increased further, and he should have reached the level of Modera and Ansirem. It is even very likely that he had advanced to the Legendary level after experiencing the War of the Ancients. Moreover, his contributions were too great, so he became the new Speaker of the Kirin Tor.
He's still not quite there yet.
Later, Jaina became the leader of Dalaran because she already possessed the blue dragon artifact " Focusing Iris," steadily increasing her strength to Legendary level, and even gaining the right to challenge Thrall with the help of the artifact.
Ultimately, to become the Speaker of the Kirin Tor and the leader of Dalaran, one must become Legendary mage, the very center of the pentagram.
Modera and Ansirem, their hopes are dashed.
"Perhaps, before long, you will have a new member and a remarkable speaker." Jiang Jie smiled mysteriously.
"New members? A new speaker?"
The three Archmage were completely bewildered, having no idea what Jiang Jie was talking about.
Because no matter how much they thought about it, they still couldn't think of anyone who was qualified to be Kirin Tor representative or the Speaker of the Kirin Tor.
Jiang Jie lightly, offering no explanation.
If everything has happened ahead of schedule, then the opening of the Dark Portal might also happen sooner.
Once the Dark Portal opens, the news that Khadgar is still alive will surely reach Dalaran and the ears of these Kirin Tor councilors.
Khadgar was a true Legendary mage, one of the Five Heroes of the Dark Portal, and one of the commanders of the Northrend Expedition. He was more than capable in terms of strength, ability, and prestige.
In Jiang Jie's memory, the reason why Khadgar did not immediately become the Speaker of the Kirin Tor after his return was because Rhonin had already become the Speaker at that time, so there was no possibility of him stepping down and giving way to a more capable person.
So, if Dalaran didn't have a councilor when Khadgar returned, he would probably be the most qualified.
The three Archmage still had things to do, so Jiang Jie called out Anveena and led the White Gorilla on a tour of Dalaran.
The next morning, the Archmage joined forces to cast a spell, Dalaran soared into the sky.