The Battlefield Opens

"Haha, great! Now we have a plan! Our people have arrived!"

"Maybe we can even take down Azathoth while we're at it. We'll have a hero now, so we can use the plot to kill him off."

The adventurers whispered amongst themselves as they followed the Alliance army in a large procession, like onlookers in a parade, awaiting the unfolding plot.

While the adventurers watched, the Alliance army entered the Yarvis City and arrived at the Ring of Elements in the city center.

The Water Elemental army of Yarvis City was already on high alert, densely packed together, forming a delicate balance with the Alliance's expeditionary force and adventurers.

Just then, the figure of the Water Elemental Lord finally appeared in the adventurers' sight for the first time.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "Welcome to the Lost Island, my friends in the Alliance. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Baron Bolvar (Leader of the Alliance Expedition): "Greetings, Your Excellency Elemental Lords. I am Baron Bolvar from Stormwind City. I have come to the Lost Island at your invitation, bringing with me the Alliance's goodwill and a letter of alliance. If you are willing, the Alliance will become your loyal ally."

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "I am certainly willing to ally with the great Alliance. To show my sincerity, I am willing to hand over the Lost City to you as the Alliance's base on the Lost Island."

Baron Bolvar (Leader of the Alliance Expedition): "Thank you for your generosity, Elemental Lords. Please lead the way."

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "This way, Lord Baron Bolvar."

An Elemental Lords and a Stormwind City noble walked side by side toward the Lost City, their armies following behind. The adventurers were all stunned. Not only did the anticipated battle not occur, but what was with this harmonious scene of the two of them walking side by side?

Almost instinctively, the adventurers followed. As a result, the Water Elemental, Alliance soldiers, and adventurers behind Xiao Yu formed a very large force. When they arrived at the square in the Lost City, they were surprised to find that Song of the Ocean had also arrived with a Horde of Horde people. The Horde's leader was High Overlord Saurfang.

Xiao Yu thought to himself, "The game developers really value this artifact. They've sent two top generals here: an 8-star hero, High Overlord Saurfang, and a 7-star hero, Baron Bolvar. If I don't give them the artifact, are they going to start a fight?"

It seems that this possibility cannot be ruled out.

However, I am not someone to be trifled with. The Hydra demigods are lurking in the sea near the Lost Island, ready to be summoned at any time if a real battle breaks out. In addition, I have the forces of the Song of the Ocean and my own army of Water Elemental, so I am not afraid in a real fight.

On the surface, it appears that the Alliance and the Water Elemental are on the same side, and the mermaids and the Horde are on the same side. However, the real allies are the Water Elemental and the mermaids, and the Alliance and the Horde. This reality is something that none of the adventurers present could have imagined.

Upon meeting, the mermaid queen angrily questioned them.

Ariel (Mermaid Queen): "Lord Azathoth, what's going on with these humans? Why do I see the Alliance's symbol? Did you bring them here? To seize the Lost City from me?"

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "Hmph, I should be the one saying that, you insignificant mermaid. You brought these Horde soldiers to the island. Are you planning to use the Horde's power against me?"

Ariel (Mermaid Queen): "The Naga have occupied our cities and territories; the Lost Island should have been given to us as compensation."

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "Ridiculous! Only the strong can become the masters of this city. I have mercifully allowed you to station yourselves in Yartera City, but you must understand that my mercy is limited."

Seeing the two bosses locked in a tense standoff, the adventurers on both sides excitedly raised their weapons. Great! They were just worried about not having a chance to take down the bosses. If they started fighting now, they could take advantage of the chaos.

Ariel (Mermaid Queen): "My people have made great sacrifices to defeat the Naga, and I will never relinquish the territory won with their blood."

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "Then prepare to face the wrath of the elements. You will soon understand how foolish it is to defy the power of the elements."

The adventurers were excited, thinking that a fight was finally about to break out. Although it wasn't against the Alliance or the Horde, the clash between two monster factions would provide ample opportunities to fish in troubled waters.

To everyone's surprise, the two bosses talked for a long time but showed no intention of actually fighting.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Lord): "It seems you have made your choice, so let our alliance end here!"

Ariel (Mermaid Queen): "That's exactly what I'm thinking! For the glory of the Merfolk Empire, let's meet on the battlefield!"

After the two bosses finished speaking, they turned and left.

(Hey, isn't this the battlefield? You've all met, why aren't you fighting? You've already been put on hold for another day, why don't you just start fighting now? What's the point of waiting for another day?) The adventurers voiced their thoughts one after another.

But no amount of lamenting could help. With the Water Elemental Lord and the Mermaid Queen leading their troops in retreat, the Lost City was reduced to an empty city in the blink of an eye.

The adventurers here had no choice but to follow.

Just as the adventurers had left the Lost City, a system announcement suddenly rang out.

System Announcement: After defeating the Naga army and occupying the Lost Island, the peace between the Mermaid Kingdom and the Water Elemental Legion has vanished. In order to become the sole master of the Lost Island, Ariel has extended an invitation to the Horde, and Water Elemental Lord Azathoth has also sought the Alliance as an ally. War is imminent, and a bloody battle is inevitable. The Lost Island, this once forgotten land, has become the new battlefield for the Alliance and the Horde.

System Announcement: The permanent battlefield [Lost City] is now open! This is a medium-sized, permanent 80v80 battlefield. Warriors of the Alliance and Horde, join this battle for glory! The victor will not only receive a large amount of merit points, but will also obtain the Naga treasure from the Lost Treasure Vault. Information about the battlefield can be found on the official website.

(Holy crap, is this for real? It's turned into a battlefield?)

Standing in the crowd, Angmar thought to himself that this was not bad; at least the trip hadn't been in vain. He opened the map to check the location of the battlefield, which was in the Lost City. Just as he was about to close the map, he suddenly noticed something was wrong. Several dungeon icons had appeared on the Lost Island map at some point.