In the traditional understanding of Pandaria, people believe that pandas should stand up at thirty, be free from confusion at forty, know the destiny at fifty, be attuned to their ears at sixty, and follow their heart's desires without violating the rules at seventy.
Master Shang Xi has reached the age where he knows his destiny. He values the growth of his disciples more than his own progress.
Sarlayan is not a serious warrior monk and has not officially become a disciple of Shang Xi.
However, in Master Shang Xi's view, Sarlayan is at least a registered disciple who has received his teachings, and he will still care about Sarlayan's growth over the years.
When he first visited the Wandering Island, Sarlayan consulted Shang Xi in order to better control the power of rage given by Goldrinn, and learned from him the secret to tempering his mind. Wang Varosen saw it in his dream.
After many years of separation, Shang Xi could clearly feel that the furious power in Sarlayan's body had become more ferocious.
But he can still control this power very well, which fully shows that Sarlayan has not relaxed his mental training in the past few years. This realization makes Shang Xi, who has always been a good teacher and very responsible, very pleased.
In terms of pure strength, all the mentors who had taught Sarlayan were left behind by him without exception.
But Sarlayan does not underestimate his mentors because of this. Their rich experience and experience are still worth learning from him as a young man.
On the way to Pandaria on the Wandering Island, Sarlayan took this opportunity to ask Master Shangxi for more knowledge and experience that would be useful to him.
Shang Xi did not hide his secrets and told Sarlayan and Stellagosa who were watching without any reservations about the insights he had gained in balancing heart and strength over the years.
In order to repay Shang Xi's teachings, Sarlayan offered to serve as a training partner for the Wandering Island monks during this period, which can be regarded as allowing them to gain experience in fighting other professions in advance, so that they can carry out their future adventures. go more smoothly.
After entering the foggy area near Pandaria, the residents of the Wandering Island who had already experienced it consciously went home for a retreat.
Shen Zhenzi, who was rarely awake, took a familiar detour and smoothly passed through the foggy area like an old horse that knows the way, and stopped near the coastline in the northern part of Kunlai Mountain.
Not to mention the long-awaited reunion between the residents of the Wandering Island and their families who had settled in Pandaria, Sarlayan and Stellagosa set off immediately after bidding farewell to Master Shangxi.
In order to become familiar with the new incarnation of Rukhmar as soon as possible, Sharlayan once again transformed into a big bird with golden-red flames burning all over his body, carrying Stellagosa to the top of the mountains in the middle of Mount Kunlai.
According to the information Valeera left behind, Sarlayan and his two men successfully found Shaohao's soul near the emperor's tomb.
"Emperor Shaohao, long time no see, do you still remember me?"
The translucent soul of Shaohao stroked his beard thoughtfully: "Of course, Mr. Sarlayan Deep Shadow, you promised me that you would solve the threat of the evil demon. I still remember it very clearly."
"Looking at your expression... I guess you have another purpose for this trip, right? You might as well speak up."
"Quickly, then I'll tell you directly."
Sarlayan did not want to waste time talking in circles with Shaohao, and said straight to the point: "Because the situation has changed, I would like to ask you to immediately disperse the fog shrouding Pandaria, so that this continent that has been separated from the outside world for tens of thousands of years can return to Ai." Xerath’s arms.”
Shaohao, who was very good at nourishing qi, did not get angry, but his eyes changed slightly.
"What's the reason?"
Sarlayan explained categorically: "The traitor Loken among the Guardians discovered my arrangement first and has already activated the Creator Engine with all his strength. We must obtain the Titan creation production capacity equal to his."
"You should also know that the energy supply from the Fountain of Youth alone cannot make the Nalaksha engine operate at full power. I plan to connect the energy supply pipeline of the Origin Forge to Pandaria. To do this, the obstructive fog of Pandaria must be dispersed first. .”
"Is it in the way..."
Shaohao sighed softly, and after a long silence he said firmly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry I can't agree."
"You have your considerations, but I also have my own responsibilities to complete."
"To me, Pandaria is the most important. According to our agreement, if the threat of the evil demon is not eliminated for a day, I will not be able to lift the fog that protects Pandaria."
"The threat of evil spirits...?"
Sarlayan looked at Shaohao who spoke righteously and smiled meaningfully.
"Emperor Shaohao, haven't you realized it yet?"
Shaohao asked in confusion: "What did you realize?"
Sarlayan raised his hand and pointed at the other party without mercy: "You are the best quality body selected by the Sha of Pride. In other words, the arrogance in your heart that 'only I can save Pandaria' is what nourishes Pride." A breeding ground for evil."
Shaohao, who had been calm and composed before, finally had a more obvious emotional change, and he glared at Sarlayan with anger in his eyes.
"...Young man, the method of provoking generals means nothing to me."
"I still say what I said. If you want me to clear up the fog, I will prove it with practical actions."
"Haha~actual action, right?"
Sarlayan smiled meaningfully: "Of course, then... please forgive us for offending."
"Stella."
"yes."
"boom!"
Stellagosa suddenly stomped the ground with her left foot, and the magic-sealing array that had been packed on Wandering Island spread out in all directions with Shaohao as the center.
"you!"
Shaohao, who was bound by the magic sealing circle, looked shocked and angry: "What do you want to do?! Even if you forcefully erase my soul, the fog will not dissipate!"
"Erase the soul?" Sarlayan chuckled and shook his head: "No, no, no, of course I won't do that. Please don't get me wrong."
"I just want to use the endless arrogance in your heart to lure out the evil spirit of Ao Zhi. This process will be more painful, so please bear with it."
"What do you mean...ugh!"
As Shaohao's emotions gradually boiled, the familiar evil power quickly gathered around him as the core.
"This...how is this possible!"
Shaohao, who looked a little dazed, watched in disbelief as the strange black energy entered his soul body, accelerating and catalyzing certain emotions in his heart.
Sarlayan still explained calmly: "So didn't I say that you, Shaohao, the arrogant last emperor of the Pandaren, are the perfect carrier of the Sha of Pride."
"You gave up all emotions except arrogance, and used this to seal the six evil demons one by one."
"Then the question is, when your emotions start to boil, which emotion is most easily aroused?"
Shaohao is not stupid. On the contrary, he is very wise as he transforms into the mist to protect Pandaria.
This is what Sarlayan said. Shaohao immediately understood what he meant and asked with difficulty in a somewhat astringent voice: "I... am the most fundamental reason why the Sha of Proud exists to this day?"
"bingo."
Sarlayan pulled out the Valajar swords from his back and officially entered the battle state. At this time, half of Shaohao's soul had been infected by the black evil power, and half of the expression on his face became ferocious and distorted.
"Emperor Shaohao, please try your best to guard the spiritual platform and protect the last pure land in your heart. This battle should be over soon."
Shaohao's uncovered other half showed an apologetic smile: "...I'm sorry to bother you."
"Roar!"
As Shaohao's consciousness took the initiative to give in, Ao Zhisha's will finally completely took over this soul body, and he immediately raised his head to the sky in excitement and let out a loud roar of mourning.
"What a powerful soul! Shaohao, you finally succumbed to your inner arrogance! This soul belongs to me... oh!
"
Before the Sha of Pride finished his opening remarks, Stellagosa activated the gravity power with an expressionless expression.
20 times the gravity pressed on Aozhisha's huge body, firmly controlling it in place and unable to move.
"Ding~"
The two swords collided with each other and made a crisp sound. Sarlayan looked at the Ao Zhisha who was struggling with the evil spirit with a half-smile.
"First meeting, Ao Zhisha, I'm sorry that you chose the worst time to show up."
"Since I'm not in the best condition right now and I don't have time to train with you, let's keep the story short... Goodbye."
"Qiang!"
Valarjar's two swords merged with each other to form a larger two-handed sword.
After finally using up all his strength to break free from the constraints of gravity, and before the Sha of Pride could gather its strength to assume a defensive posture, Sarlayan had already launched a heroic leap and jumped in front of it, raised his sword high and slashed it down.
This time, Sarlayan deliberately adjusted the balance between the shadow and light powers in the two swords. He suppressed the shadow power and greatly enhanced the light power.
"Bah!"
When Valajar's war sword cut into the body of Shanar the Proud, which was made of energy, it made a substantive squeaking sound like a hot blade cutting into raw meat.
"Ouch!
"
Amid the shrill screams of the Sha of Proud, Sarlayan mercilessly slashed out the sword in his hand with all his strength, and used the momentum to spin his body 360° in mid-air.
"Giant Strike! One knife, two cuts!"
