Talking the Enemy into Retreat

Al'Akir (Wind Rider): "Interesting logic. I must admit, there's a grain of truth in what you say. However, to participate in this grand game, sufficient strength is essential. If you're too weak, what you just said is meaningless. So let me test your strength first and see if you're truly as powerful as you claim, and whether you're qualified to participate in this game."

As Al'Akir spoke, he suddenly waved his hand, and with that Al'Akir, layers of dark clouds pressed down, surrounding Azathoth on both sides and completely enveloping him. At this moment, he was surrounded by dark clouds flashing with rolling lightning, as if he were trapped in Abyss.

Xiao Yu was startled. Al'Akir hadn't used any skills at all; he had simply waved his hand, and the gale had pushed the dark cloud over. This feeling was just like when Medivh used magic. Al'Akir's reputation as the king of the Air Elemental Plane was indeed well-deserved.

However, he wasn't going to give up easily. With dark clouds about to envelop him and lightning flashing within them, threatening to strike at any moment, Xiao Yu couldn't wait any longer.

Azathoth (Source of Chaos): "I am the Void, I am eternity!" -- Void Barrier!

The effect of this skill is to turn the surrounding environment into a strange, vacuum-like realm, which is quite unique. Xiao Yu has discovered many uses through numerous experiments, and at this moment, one of the uses of the Void Barrier comes into play.

Countless bolts of lightning struck Azathoth from the surrounding thunderclouds, but something surprising happened: when they were within 300 yards of Azathoth, the lightning suddenly dissipated and dispersed in the air, failing to strike Azathoth at all.

This is naturally because lightning cannot propagate in a vacuum.

Al'Akir (Wind Rider): "This—what kind of ability is this? Why is the power of the Void appearing on you? This is impossible!" The Wind Elemental King exclaimed in shock.

Azathoth (Source of Chaos): Nothing is impossible for me, Azathoth. Are you done? Then it's my turn! Netherstorm!

Within the dark clouds, right in front of Al'Akir, a rift suddenly appeared, unleashing a torrent of Void Energy. The Enrage energy instantly tore apart the surrounding wind elements and dispersed the clouds, creating a massive gap in the wall formed by the dark clouds. Al'Akir hastily retreated, even he was wary of this destructive power.

But Azathoth followed up with his second move.

The Hammer of Chaos Al'Akir in succession, causing his armor to crack and forcing him to retreat in disarray.

Xiao Yu did not pursue them. He did not intend to fight them to the death for the time being. He had no choice, as most of his men could not fly, and it would be unwise to fight them in their own territory—the sky.

Azathoth (the Source of Chaos): "Can we talk now?"

Al'Akir (The Wind Rider): "You're strong. I have to admit, you're qualified to participate in this game. Very well, then I'll hold back for now. If you can really defeat the other three, I'm willing to make you king, but I reserve the right to intervene. If you fail, our agreement will no longer be binding. So, that's settled."

Al'Akir is quite cunning. If Azathoth can defeat the other elemental pseudo-kings, it means his strength far surpasses his own, so there's no need to fight. Conversely, if both sides fight to a draw, he can still intervene.

Azathoth (the Source of Chaos): "Fair enough. Then take your people and retreat to the outer perimeter of the Throne of the Elements, making room for the next visitor."

Al'Akir (The Wind Rider): "As you wish."

As the Elemental King Wind spoke, he drove the gale to stir the clouds, slowly withdrawing his army to the edge of the battlefield to observe the situation.

Xiao Yu slowly descended from the sky, and his several BOSS heroes immediately surrounded him.

Esmehalda (Archmage the Kirin Tor): "Aren't we going to fight anymore? Al'Akir just left like that?"

Azathoth (Source of Chaos): "Of course it won't end like this, but that guy isn't stupid either. There are five contenders for the Elemental King title right now, and those three haven't even shown their faces yet, and he's already going to fight me to the death? Al'Akir isn't that foolish."

Mephist (Dragon Knight Lord): "Won't we be surrounded by even more enemies from now on?"

Azathoth (Source of Chaos): "That's right, but our enemies' enemies will also increase, so the initiative is still in our hands. We just need to defend the Throne of the Elements."

Xiao Yu didn't intend to fight Al'Akir to the death. Even if he could win, his own troops would suffer heavy casualties. What would he do next? Fight Neptulon, Therazane, and Ragnaros one after another? His forces were simply not enough. This wasn't a side-scrolling beat 'em up game where enemies would just come in waves. In this kind of game of conquest, you naturally had to form alliances and scheme against each other to have a chance of winning.

Trying to directly confront the four elemental pseudo-kings is simply unrealistic. His plan is to maintain a balance. The four elemental pseudo-kings are extremely wary of each other, so he just needs to make them hesitate and buy time. However, buying time can only be successful if he has the strength, so the battle that follows is inevitable.

Four hours later, a new system notification sounded.

[System notification: Neptulon (Tidehunter) and his forces have entered the Throne of the Elements.]

[System notification: Derwala (Sea Elemental Lords) and his troops have entered the Throne of the Elements.]

[System notification: Saizel (Lord of Still Waters) and his forces have entered the Throne of the Elements.]

[System notification: Raslet (Water Elemental Lord) and his forces have entered the Throne of the Elements.]

[System notification: Mowot (Water Elemental Lord) and his troops have entered the Throne of the Elements.]

[System notification: Lokholar (the Ice King) and his forces have entered the Throne of the Elements.]

[System notification: Istra (Queen of the Sirens) and her forces have entered the Throne of the Elements.]

Neptulon arrived quite quickly, only four hours later Al'Akir, and he clearly had more Elemental Lords under his command Al'Akir.