Disaster Blockbuster
The adventurers ran back in panic to warn their companions of the Elemental King's arrival.
However, some are quite daring.
"What are you afraid of? We're just doing this for fun, nothing will happen."
One human Warrior even charged directly at Azathoth.
"Get out of the way, I'll give up first blood! For the Alliance!" This Warrior seemed eager to be the first player killed by the Elemental King, and maybe even get some achievement, but unfortunately, he was instantly killed by several Dark Shaman on the periphery with a single Lightning Bolt each before he even got close—these Dark Shaman were elite units with very high damage output.
Ignoring the unexpected incident, Xiao Yu looked at Leah Bloodmoon. These bosses had memorized a lot of lines for today's event, and they had already prepared what to say.
Azathoth (Elemental King): "Well done, Leah Bloodmoon. I have now descended upon this world. After I have completely purified it, you and your people will receive your rewards. Now, let me bring my army with me. The Elemental Tide will engulf this world."
As Xiao Yu spoke, he transformed into Chaos Dragon and flew directly towards Stormwind City. This flight caused an earth-shattering event.
He had been preparing for this Elemental Tide event for a long time.
After becoming the boss of the expansion, he received a [The Destroyer] buff, which was given by the system and would continue to exist throughout the expansion. It can be said to be the strongest buff in the entire game.
[The Destroyer: Your goal is to destroy this world. All mortals will tremble before your majesty. You will gain unprecedented power, and your actions will have an indelible impact on this world.]
The description of the buff was vague, but its specific effects were numerous. First, after acquiring this buff, Azathoth's size increased tenfold. Even in human form, he was over ten meters tall, and in his Chaos Dragon form, he was over a hundred meters long. Flying through the air, he was like a dark cloud that blotted out the sun. In the blink of an eye, he flew over Stormwind City, and wherever he passed, storms of chaotic energy swept across the land, like a typhoon passing through.
His immense presence sent shivers down everyone's spines; just seeing his figure was enough to evoke an inescapable sense of dread.
With flapping wings, the Chaos Dragon descended above the Stormwind City Cathedral, its two Dragon Claw gripping the towers on either side of the cathedral. Xiao Yu surveyed the horrified NPCs and players around him.
Azathoth (Elemental King): "Mortals, your end has come! The Elemental King has returned! The wrath of the elements will tear this world apart. Only by submitting to me can you find peace in the future. Now, let me show you the power of the elements!"
"Damn, they're here! Get ready for battle!"
"Hahaha, the big movie is finally about to start!"
"Ignore the smaller monsters for now, just follow my instructions. We'll focus on the big ones, and hopefully kill two Elemental Lords."
The adventurers were all eager to get started, forming various battle formations.
Meanwhile, the players with the guard and mercenary templates were also preparing for battle with serious expressions. However, they were not adventurers. They were not powerful and fearless, nor could they move freely like adventurers. These guard players followed their own troops and moved in a disciplined manner, more like regular soldiers, making them almost indistinguishable from NPC guards.
Players with the mercenary template then follow the adventurers who hired them.
Meanwhile, the ordinary players were having a lot of fun, all looking for good spots to watch the show. Especially those ordinary players who had activated background mode, because they could blend perfectly into the background and wouldn't be harmed by any monsters, so they were completely fearless and treated this event like a live blockbuster. Many even prepared drinks and snacks and stood on high places on various buildings to watch the show.
Meanwhile, on the towers of Tempest Keep, Varian, Jaina, and other heroes had also noticed the unusual activity, but due to the city's vast size and distance from the cathedral, it would take them some time to get there.
At this moment, Azathoth finished his opening lines, successfully attracting everyone's attention. Next, Xiao Yu prepared to use his skills.
After obtaining the Destroyer buff, many of his skills became story skills. Story skills are those that leave a mark on the game's storyline, such as his current [Elemental Gate] skill.
Azathoth (Elemental King): "Storm, earth, ice, and fire, the four elements, heed my command! In the name of Azathoth, I command you to open the gates to the Elemental Realm!"
He slammed his scepter down, and with a deafening boom, an invisible force spread out in all directions. In an instant, all the elements in Stormwind City sensed the call of their king. Under the influence of Xiao Yu's will, the ground in Stormwind City Square suddenly trembled, the earth cracked, and a fissure was forcibly opened. Some pedestrians and adventurers who couldn't dodge in time immediately fell down like ants, letting out screams of agony.
This rift is an Elemental Gate leading to the Earth Elemental Plane.
The earth elemental creatures, who had been waiting in ambush, surged out of the crack like a tidal wave, and immediately began destroying the surrounding buildings.
The Elemental King slammed his scepter down once more.
Boom! This time, the ground trembled again, and magma gushed out from underground, then turned into a rain of fire that fell from the sky. People who couldn't dodge in time screamed and died in the magma. A volcano slowly rose in the city, and groups of fire elements rushed out of the volcano's vents, setting fires everywhere and turning the city into a sea of fire.
The Elemental King slammed his scepter down for the third time.
A huge whirlpool suddenly appeared in the canals of Stormwind City, and then Water Elemental emerged from it, raising the water and flooding the nearby streets.
Boom! The Elemental King slammed his scepter down for the fourth time.
In the sky, the gale gathered into a huge vortex, stretching from the ground to the heavens. Some people who couldn't dodge in time were swept into the sky by the gale and then fell freely from the sky. Dark clouds covered the sky, lightning began to fall from the sky, and then the wind elements flew out.
Almost in the blink of an eye, hurricanes, Volcanic Eruption, tsunamis, earthquakes—all sorts of disasters unfolded in the city, and elemental creatures engulfed Stormwind City.
Fortunately, thanks to King Varian's orders, the Stormwind City garrison was prepared and, after the initial panic subsided, immediately began attacking the elemental creatures.
Moreover, tens of thousands of adventurers also began attacking those elemental creatures.
The Elemental Tide has officially begun.
System notification: The legendary story event [Elemental Tide] has been triggered. The fury of the elements is about to destroy this world. Fight for the survival of the Alliance and this world!