Sky World 2.0

Although the Battle of Stormwind City was won, all the elemental creatures that had invaded Stormwind City were wiped out, and four Elemental Lords and hundreds of elemental elders were killed, and even the Elemental King was driven back to the Elemental Plane, there was no jubilant atmosphere of victory in Stormwind City at this moment. The civilians in the city were dead and injured, displaced, and the soldiers suffered heavy casualties, losing more than half of their troops. Even several heroes had died. Among these dead were many friends and acquaintances of the living. At this moment, the atmosphere in Stormwind was extremely heavy and sorrowful.

About a third of Stormwind City's buildings were destroyed in the war, and another third suffered varying degrees of damage. Fortunately, Stormwind City is a stone city, and although the fire was raging, it was eventually extinguished. If the city had been built with wood like the Horde, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

The enormous losses were irreversible. Looking at the devastation on the surrounding streets, the people searching for their missing relatives in the ruins, and the corpses everywhere, Varian's heart bled.

(Damn it, why is this happening! As the king of Stormwind City, am I destined to be unable to protect my people?) Varian's hand gripped his sword so tightly it cracked.

Jaina gently placed her hand on his shoulder and said softly, "It's not your fault, you've done very well."

"No, it's all my fault. If only I were stronger, if only I could—"

At this point, Varian stopped talking. Although Varian felt extremely guilty, deep down he knew that no matter how powerful he was, he couldn't save Stormwind City by himself. Faced with a storm that could destroy the world, one person's strength seemed so insignificant.

Why would the elements suddenly want to destroy the world? There were absolutely no warning signs beforehand. It's like waking up to a clear sky and suddenly the next second it's covered in dark clouds—it just doesn't make sense.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! You have successfully defeated Azathoth, Elemental King, and saved your city from the brink of destruction."

Varian and Jaina whirled around. The figure in black robes was right behind them. This time, Varian wasn't as wary as before. If it weren't for the warning, Stormwind City's losses today would have been even greater, perhaps even total destruction.

"Thank you for your warning. If we hadn't been prepared, Stormwind City might have been completely destroyed."

"Oh no, no, no, you're welcome. I think you've got it wrong. In fact, many people know what's going to happen today. Even if I didn't say anything, Stormwind City wouldn't be destroyed. Didn't you notice? Those adventurers have been preparing for battle for a long time."

"What?" Varian was immediately startled. He had vaguely sensed something was wrong before, and now it was all clear. "What on earth is going on?"

The mysterious man smiled slightly. "I've said it before, now is not the time to reveal the truth. Even if I told you, you would find it hard to believe, or at least you would be skeptical. Only when you can completely believe me can I reveal the truth. When you face a more cruel reality, you will understand what I really mean."

Varian was completely bewildered. "You mean, there's something even worse going to happen?"

The mysterious man wore a matter-of-fact expression. "Of course. Just as the Elemental King said, what is happening now is merely the opening act of a grand game. Things are far from over. The crisis will never disappear; this is the future you all face."

Varian was now even more agitated. "Since you know what's going to happen, why can't you help me?"

"Who says I won't help you? Now I'll give you a prophecy: Soon, you and your people will attack the Lost Island, wanting to defeat Azathoth there. But this expedition is destined to be futile. Many more of you will fall on the battlefield. Eventually, you will defeat Azathoth, but what awaits you is only more battles. When that time comes, I'll tell you what will happen next. Now, please allow me to take my leave for now."

Having said that, before Varian could say anything more, the mysterious man in black robes Possession deeply and then vanished in an instant.

Varian and Jaina exchanged a glance, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

Such heavy casualties from just one crisis—what if there are more crises to come? And what exactly is the Elemental King doing?

At the same time--

With a flash of white light, Xiao Yu returned to the Immortal Throne. Being killed in Descent Mode had cost him a significant amount of elemental power, but with the Destroyer buff, the lost power would soon be replenished. He sat on the throne of the Immortal Throne and glanced at the open plaza before him. Here, a densely packed army of 200,000 elementals had once stood, gathered by him from all over the Elemental Plane. Now, they were all gone, dead on the Prime Material Plane.

Looking at the empty square in front of him, Xiao Yu felt a surge of displeasure. He had been defeated after all. Although he knew from the beginning that this would be the outcome, it was still hard to accept when it actually happened.

He didn't linger. The game was about to be updated, so there was no point in staying. Besides, he needed to report to the game company's virtual space.

While thinking, Xiao Yu logged out of the game. He didn't immediately go to the game company to report for duty, but instead checked the contents of this expansion update.

Detailed update information for "Sky World 2.0: Rise of the Elemental King".

Faction-related

In this expansion, the Alliance and Horde each introduced three new playable races.

Alliance side:

High Elves: High Elves have always been an important part of the Alliance. Although some High Elves changed their name to Blood Elf and joined the Horde under Prince Kael'thas's leadership, some High Elves continue to serve the Alliance and fight for the Alliance. Now, adventurers from these High Elves have also come to our world.

Draenei: Some Draenei refugees from Draenor fled to the Sky World under the leadership of their chief, Velen. They were mortal enemies of the Orcs and also harbored a deep-seated hatred for the Blood Elf. In order to better survive in the complex Sky World Realm, they joined the Alliance under the leadership of Velen, becoming new members of the Alliance.

Barbarians: Living on the northern Northrend, barbarians are synonymous with wildness and power. Archaeological research suggests that barbarians may very well be ancestors of humans, and that humans are descendants of barbarians exiled in ancient times. Now, with the Samat the Dracolich's bone dragon Legion relentlessly invading the Northrend coast, some homeless barbarians have drifted to the Kalimdor. There, they encountered Night Elf and, at the invitation of human envoys, joined the Alliance. Now, these barbarian Warrior are fighting members of the Alliance.

Horde side:

Ogres: Ogres are a native race of Draenor. They were members of the Horde during the Old Horde era and served the Horde. With the Orcs army's invasion of Azeroth and the establishment of the New Horde, ogres scattered throughout the Sky World once again connected with the Horde. Rexxar, a descendant of ogres and Orcs, became the leader of the ogre Horde and thus allied with the Horde. Due to Rexxar's unexpected disappearance, Thrall, in order to better control these savage ogres, completely brought them into the Horde's camp.

Goblin: Goblin have always been synonymous with weakness and stupidity. Countless Goblin Horde are scattered across the continents of the Sky World. No one considers them intelligent beings. However, there are always exceptions. One Goblin Horde was exposed to radiation from a rare ore while mining it. This radiation caused a mutation in the Goblin tribe, making them more intelligent and imaginative. They were even able to create amazing machines and inventions. Now, these Goblin have become part of the Horde, making up for the Horde's lack of technological advancement.

Naga: The Naga have always roamed the seas, hating all creatures on land. However, with the arrival of this elemental crisis, the Naga, threatened by the elements, had no choice but to seek reliable allies to jointly resist the Elemental King's Threat. Under the orders of the Naga Queen Azshara, a group of Naga joined the Horde and served the Horde. Although they were suspicious of Azshara's motives, the Horde, lacking naval power, still accepted this Naga force.

Monster related--

One hundred and twenty-six new playable monsters have been added.

Unique monsters of Draenor: Fel Orcs, Arakkoa, Sporelings, Broken, and more.

Unique monsters of the Eredar World — Eredar, Fel Elves, Fel Boars, and more.

Unique monsters of the Void World —such as the Migratory Beast, Voidwalker, Hell, and Ghost Dragon.

System related--

The background music system has been activated.

Personal BGM System: Priced at 50 points, this system allows you to play background music (BGM) at any time during battles to enhance the combat experience. The BGM is only effective for the user.

Advanced BGM System: Priced at 500 Points, this system allows you to play background music during battles, and the music can be heard by everyone in the vicinity.

Supreme BGM System: Priced at 5000 Points, this system allows you to play background music during battles. Players using this system will also receive artistically rendered sound and visual effects, making their characters even more dazzling. If multiple BGM systems are used in the same area, this system can automatically override the usage of other BGM users.

Map related--

Several new explorable worlds, including Draenor, the Eredar World, and the Void World, have been opened, and the Dark Portal is now permanently activated.

Plot-related

This unlocks a unique legendary storyline: the Elemental King storyline, along with related side quests...

After reading through the entire update, Xiao Yu thought to himself that there seemed to be quite a lot of new content.

After reviewing the new content of the expansion pack, Xiao Yu arrived at the game company's office building. As soon as he entered the lobby, he was greeted by cheers.

"Well done, Xiao Yu."

"Thanks, bro!"

"Haha, you're finally back, Xiao Yu. You did a great job today."

Xiao Yu discovered that almost all the hero players were gathered in the game company's office lobby.

The heroes before him offered their congratulations as if he had accomplished something extraordinary that day, which made Xiao Yu amused and exasperated. He could understand their reaction; he hadn't used his full strength today and had even put on a show for them, letting them steal the limelight. Just the fact that he had shown mercy was enough to make those guys secretly rejoice.

"You're too kind, we're colleagues, no need to be so polite." He said dismissively as he walked inside.

Ma Xiaoyun came up to him, "Xiao Yu, the boss is looking for you."

Xiao Yu went upstairs with practiced ease, only to find Li Mingfei waiting for him.