Considering the situation in the forest and Malfurion's safety, Ysera did not hesitate for too long. After telling the druids to quickly find reinforcements, she planned to find Malfurion herself.
There is no need to guess the culprit who polluted the forest. There is no one else but the Nightmare King Xavius who has the ability and opportunity to pollute the Emerald Dream and Val'sharah.
Before the Legion invaded, Xavius was ready to take action. He was waiting for the opportunity for the demons to invade Azeroth.
At this time, all of Azeroth's attention was on the Burning Legion, and Val'sharah didn't have the chance to get much assistance.
A cunning guy like Xavius will not easily come out of his lair to cause trouble if he is not certain.
Malfurion acted alone, in a forest where almost half was polluted, and was very likely to play into Xavius's hands.
If he could defeat or even taint Malfurion, the night elves as a whole would suffer a major blow.
Especially in this special period, Azeroth can no longer bear such losses. Ysera knows this very well, so even if her power is not as strong as before, Cenarius and Malfurion can also Must help.
Just when Ysera was about to find new strength to support Malfurion, a burst of holy light that shocked her heart came to her side.
Ysera has never felt such a majestic power of holy light. Even the best of the mortals she has met do not have such a level of power - perhaps, only the Draenei prophet can Let such holy light protect yourself.
But the near-immortal prophet rarely went out, and compared to the peaceful holy light in Velen, the power of the holy light that quickly approached her was filled with irresistible enthusiasm and passion.
"Dear Green Dragon Queen, if Malfurion is in trouble, I may be able to provide some help." A strange voice sounded in Ysera's ears. When Ysera saw clearly the man surrounded by holy light, When the man looked at his face, he even forgot to flap his wings for a moment.
"You... Nozdormu summoned you here?"
The only thing Ysera can think of is her mysterious brother. After Deathwing's death, perhaps the only one left who can use his own strength to exert some strength is the Aspect Dragon.
"It has something to do with the Bronze Dragon King, but he didn't bring me to this world. Of course, in order to return to my timeline, I need to hunt down some powerful fallen creatures." Arthas explained his story clearly in a few words. Intention.
Ysera thought for a moment, and nodded cautiously to accept Alsace's assistance. Although his appearance and name were the same as those of the evil being that was eliminated, the pure holy light was not fake.
The person in front of him now is not the common enemy of the living, but an ally of Azeroth. Ysera said, "Arthas, Malfurion was so angry that he saw his mentor captured by the nightmare. Down, making him lose his previous calmness.
But Xavius and I have been fighting in the Emerald Dream for ten thousand years, and I know that this cunning demon will not go to war just for personal revenge. He must be looking for something to please his evil master.
As for the entire Val'sharah, apart from the polluted Shaladrassil, the most precious thing is the Tears of Elune stored in the Temple of the Moon.
This artifact possesses unimaginable power. If it is taken away by Xavius, or becomes contaminated and corrupted, the entire Val'sharah may not escape destruction.
We must protect the Tears of Elune before Xavius. The two of us are heading to the Temple of the Moon now, which is very close to Shaladrassil. The corrupted army will definitely attack the forest guardians in a steady stream. Front, they won't be able to hold on for long. "
There was some anxiety in Ysera's words and expression. The importance of Elune's Tears was self-evident, and corrupting Shaladrassil was probably just a sign of the arrival of the nightmare army.
Arthas frowned when he heard this, "Ysera, are you sure we can get there in time? Shardrassil has almost completely fallen. It is no longer the holy tree of elves, but the source of corruption, the tree of Elune." If the tears had been stored in the temple closest to Saradrassil before, they might have been..."
He didn't finish what he said, but what he wanted to express was already clear. The corruption of Shaladrassil actually indicates that Xavius's plan is half successful. The Tears of Elune have long been under Xavius' control. among.
Ysera sighed, "Of course I have considered this situation, but no matter what, we have to try to see if we can recapture the Tears of Elune, otherwise Val'sharah will be in danger.
Moreover, the Temple of the Moon is the only place we can find support. The Priestess of the Moon should be there now. With her help, our chances of finding Malfurion will be much greater. "
This is true. Malfurion is usually amiable and approachable to his subordinates and juniors, but this guy is actually a stubborn ass. In this case, only Tyrande can persuade him. .
Otherwise, even if Arthas and Ysera find Malfurion, they may only choose to knock him out and bring him back.
Arthas, who understood Ysera's intention, nodded, "I will follow you to protect your safety."
Ysera laughed when she heard Arthas' words. It was not sarcasm or ridicule, "Thank you for your kindness, but although my power has weakened a lot, as long as the Emerald Dream is still there, I am not that fragile." .”
Arthas didn't speak, just followed Ysera quietly: of course he knew that Ysera could still get power from the Emerald Dream. Even if she lost the authority of the guardian, several dragon kings who were ancient dragons Its own strength is not too weak.
But what Xavius wants is Ysera's deep connection with the Emerald Dream, because only in this way can he easily corrupt and capture Ysera with the help of the power of the nightmare.
Without the protection of Titan authority, the Green Dragon Legion, which relied on the existence of the Emerald Dream, was vulnerable to the nightmare.
In other words, any demigod, druid, and dragon who have a deep connection with the Emerald Dream, as long as they are entangled by the nightmare, unless the nightmare is completely eliminated, this process is almost irreversible.
As the Green Dragon King who has been in the Emerald Dream for tens of thousands of years, Ysera is destined to have a duel with Xavius, but this time, under Xavius's careful planning and seduction, Ysera... Saving Malfurion and Cenarius, he completely forgot that he also needed protection in front of the nightmare.
Maybe Xavius's target was Ysera from the beginning, and Cenarius and Malfurion were just the bait and fuse in his plan.
As for the precious Tears of Elune, Arthas guessed that it was now in Xavius's hands, covered in nightmares and contaminated.
Both of them flew at extremely fast speeds, and it only took them ten minutes to pass through the forest of Val'sharah and arrive at Shaladrassil.
When she really saw the tragic situation under Saradrassil with her own eyes, Ysera could almost feel the real pain.
The giant tree that was originally lush and leafy has been covered with a shocking dark red color. The vigorous trunk has become shrunken and twisted, and all the leaves on the trunk have fallen off, falling to the ground and turning into the nourishment of nightmares.
The entire World Tree, from its original vibrant mother exuding the radiance of life, has fallen into a cancer that is endangering the entire Val'sharah.
"How-how is this possible?! What did Xavius do to this tree?"
Ysera hovered high in the sky, overlooking Saradrassil, who exuded twisted nightmares all the time. Emotions of sadness, pain, and anger almost spewed out of her chest.
The World Tree is a symbol of life, and it also has its shadow in the Emerald Dream, which is a reflection of Azeroth. The Saradassil in the real world has been corrupted like this, which represents the Saradassil in the Emerald Dream. My reflection was also completely corrupted by the nightmare.
This shows that a corner of the Emerald Dream is very likely to be occupied by nightmares. Terrifying scenes that even Ysera has never imagined are raging in the originally peaceful and peaceful dream.
"No, Arthas, we have to solve the trouble here as soon as possible. I'm worried that the situation in the Emerald Dream will be even worse!"
Ysera figured out a lot of things in an instant. She figured out why Cenarius fell so easily, and why she suddenly lost contact with several green dragons she often contacted.
I'm afraid Val'sharah is just a reflection of the terrible situation in the Emerald Dream!
But it would be useless to rush back to the Emerald Dream now. The situation there is definitely worse than in Val'sharah. It is better to help the night elves here stabilize the situation first, and then integrate forces to deal with the situation in the Emerald Dream.
"Arthas, you go help those druids evacuate the contaminated temple, and I will stop those nightmare aberrations!"
After saying that, Ysera swooped down, spitting green flames from her mouth, and wiped those depraved and filthy monsters from the world.
Although Ysera no longer has the power of a guardian, these fragile monsters pose no danger to a dragon, and Arthas does not have to worry about her safety for the time being.
So Arthas held the reins of Invincibility and held Frostmourne in the other hand, turning into a golden stream of light and hitting the ground directly. The spray of holy light and flames instantly eliminated the aberrations.
The druids and priests had been struggling to resist the attacks of the monsters, and Arthas' arrival was undoubtedly a relief to them.
"Hurry up and evacuate the wounded to a safe place. Just leave this place to me and Ysera!"
The druids have suffered heavy casualties in the previous battles, and those who are alive are also exhausted. They also understand that now is not the time to show off as heroes. Only by surviving and retaining more strength can they have a greater chance of defeating them. A menacing nightmare.
The druids who were still able to move immediately took the injured personnel away from the damaged temple. Arthas swept away a large vacancy with his sword, opening a way for the druids to escape.
"Keep running and don't look back until you run out of the contaminated and corrupted area!"
Listening to Alsace's voice getting weaker and weaker, while the druids were surprised at this strange reinforcement, they had to thank Alsace for coming. If he hadn't wiped out a large number of monsters like a magic weapon descending from the sky, I'm afraid they will all die in the ruins just now.
Arthas stood on the polluted land. The roots of Shaladrassil had pierced the ground like steel thorns under the erosion of nightmares. He looked at the aberrations surrounding him without changing his expression. , the Ashbringer's light became even more dazzling.
Ysera flew in the sky, using dragon breath to purify those fallen monsters and twisted branches. At the same time, she glanced at Arthas below. If Arthas was unable to resist, she could also provide him with help. some help.
But the continuous holy light below almost formed a shining river, and the blazing holy light wiped away the dirt on the ground as easily as an eraser.
Alsace's figure appeared from time to time among the aberrations and fallen forest creatures. The Ashbringer in his hand was leaping with holy light like breathing. Every time he swung his sword and every slash, there were several or even dozens of them. The monster is purified by the Holy Light.
Arthas was even more efficient than Ysera. Soon, he cleared a path without any aberrant monsters, and also rescued a dozen trapped druids and priests of Elune along the way. .
After clearing the last refuge in the area, Arthas covered a small group of elves to withdraw from the corrupted area. After Ysera noticed Arthas' departure, she no longer held back and used almost all her strength. Spewing dragon flames, it burned everything in sight.
She took a breath, and the little bits of fire in the dragon's mouth ignited and then went out. After one last check to see if there was any fish that had slipped through the net, Ysera, who had been wandering in the sky for a long time, flapped her wings and left here.
"You really didn't give me a chance, Ysera."
Shortly after the Green Dragon Queen left, a black mist enveloped the area purified by the emerald dragon's breath, extinguishing all the green flames that were still burning.
A tall figure appeared in the mist. His hooves stepped on the ground, but it gave people an ethereal feeling. With his scarlet eyes and ferocious horns, he seemed to be the aggregation of all the nightmares and fears in the dream. When people look at his face, they will be enveloped in panic and nightmares for the first time.
Xavius, the King of Nightmares, the initiator of the catastrophe of Val'sharah and the Emerald Nightmare, the first satyr of Azeroth gently pinched a breathtaking dark blue crystal with his sharp five fingers, and the crystal was shaking. The energy creates the only sweet dream in this nightmare land.
The Tears of Elune, a sacred object guarded by the Moon Temple of Val'sharah, had already broken through the guard when Saradrassil grew abnormally and fell into the hands of Xavius. All he did was In order to satisfy his desire for novelty and at the same time please his current owner.
