20demayo Chapter 818: Strange Northrend
Chapter 818: Strange Northrend
Yun pondered inwardly. Normally, landing in Northrend should be a few years away, yet now he felt an unusual chill. He couldn't help but doubt his own body. After all, with his terrifyingly strong physique, he could still feel such a biting cold. It was truly unbelievable.
Not only him, but the other three also faced the same situation. Although they were all extremely powerful, facing this sudden extreme cold, they had to start mobilizing a large amount of energy in their bodies to resist the cold's erosion of their bodies.
The more Yun thought about it, the more he felt something was amiss. Northrend had changed beyond recognition. He remembered that the last time he'd been here, even in places like Dragonblight, he'd seen some living creatures. But now, it was like a dead wasteland, devoid of any sign of life, as if it had become a place completely unsuitable for life.
"There must be something wrong here." Yun whispered.
After walking for a while, Aaron seemed to notice something was wrong. He stopped and said with a frown, "Something is definitely not right here."
Witt nodded in agreement, his brows furrowed tightly as he said solemnly, "Well, I feel that the cold here is not simply a natural phenomenon, but rather contains a strong magical storm."
Witt had originally thought he was quite powerful, and after Yuntian's strengthening, his confidence was overflowing, and he felt that he was omnipotent and fearless. However, when he first set foot on this land, he found that everything here was so new and amazing that it was overwhelming.
But who could have imagined that after only a short walk, Witt would sense the horror of this land—the frigid climate was so fierce, it seemed to devour all the energy in his body. If it were the previous Witt, even reaching this point would be difficult, let alone those weaker than him and ordinary humans. No wonder this place had never been discovered.
"Well, this magic storm is indeed too powerful. Could it be caused by Ner'zhul?" Aaron couldn't help but sigh.
"Absolutely not. Ner'zhul doesn't have such strength." Yun answered very affirmatively.
At this moment, Witt suddenly interrupted: "This... why do I feel a little familiar, as if... as if I have studied this magic storm before." There was a hint of doubt in his words.
Upon hearing this, Yun suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and he immediately recalled an incident from the past. Aegwynn and Sargeras, two powerful beings, had once engaged in a thrilling battle within the Storm Peaks. The scale of that battle was immense, and Yun had even allowed Witt to personally experience the profound mysteries of magic there.
However, Yun couldn't help but wonder, could this magical storm be a remnant of the battle between Aegwynn and Sargeras? But this seemed unlikely. After all, so much time had passed, how could it have such a lasting effect?
Faced with this mystery, Yun felt helpless and decided to see if Witt could find any clues. So, he said to Witt, "Feel the magical power here and see if you can find any clues."
Witt replied without hesitation, "Okay." He then closed his eyes and concentrated on sensing the magical fluctuations around him. Seeing this, the others also waited quietly, hoping that Witt would discover something.
Not long after, something surprising happened. Witt slowly stretched out his right hand toward the sky. The moment he did so, the wind and snow in the sky suddenly stopped as if controlled by an invisible force.
This scene left everyone dumbfounded, especially Rhett, whose shock was beyond words.
"You can actually control such a powerful magic storm?" Rhett asked in astonishment, his voice full of disbelief.
Originally, Lei Te had been quite confident in his abilities; after all, he was considered a strong member of the team. However, he suddenly realized that his role was becoming increasingly insignificant compared to the others. Furthermore, his own strength had unknowingly fallen to the bottom of the pack.
Facing Leiter's surprise, Witt smiled slightly and explained, "Actually, I didn't completely control this magic storm. I just happened to master a little trick, and then used this trick to make the magic storm avoid us."
Although Witt said it lightly, Leiter knew in his heart that it was no easy task. He could not help but admire Witt's ability, but at the same time he felt helpless about his own shortcomings.
"Then you are really amazing." Rhett said with a wry smile, his heart full of envy for Witt.
Witt didn't seem to notice Leiter's mood. He continued excitedly, "I feel this magic is very familiar. Yun asked me to try it just now, so I gave it a try. Unexpectedly, I actually succeeded! I guess there must be some connection between me and it, so I became familiar with it so quickly."
Hearing Witte's words, Leiter couldn't help but look at Yun, his heart full of doubts. He didn't understand why Witte had such an opportunity, but he didn't.
Yun seemed to see through Lei Te's thoughts and said directly: "Don't even think about it. Your opportunity is not here."
This sentence was like a bucket of cold water, ruthlessly extinguishing the last glimmer of hope in Leiter's heart. His face became even gloomier and his mood became heavier.
With Witte's help, we moved much faster than before. Before long, a towering building appeared in front of us. It was like a huge castle, standing on this desolate land.
Witt and Leiter stared at the building in amazement, their hearts filled with confusion. How could such a magnificent structure exist in a place where the magical storms were so intense that not even a single living thing could survive? What immense power would be required to construct such a structure?
"This is the Dragon Sleep Temple, right? Is there anything else in there?" Aaron asked curiously.
"Definitely not," Yun replied immediately. "If there were any, they would never have caused such a raging magical storm."
Although Yun and Aaron didn't say anything, Witt and Leiter were both stunned. This place is called Dragon Sleep Temple, so it must be related to dragons. Yun was talking about either a dragon or a dragon slayer. In any case, neither of them is easy to deal with.
"Then should we continue moving forward?" Aaron asked.
Yun hesitated for a moment. Although he didn't want to move forward, it was too dangerous here. It would be better to go to a relatively safe place to rest.
"Let's go," Yun finally decided, "We should be safe in Crystalsong Forest."
The others naturally agreed. After all, while Witt could somewhat control the magical storm, no one knew when it would lose control. If the magical storm suddenly became violent while we were caught off guard, the consequences would be disastrous.
After another long trek, everyone finally saw a lush forest ahead, which surprised them greatly. According to common sense, in such an extreme climate, there should be a transition zone, but in reality, there was a world of snow on one side and a dense forest on the other. This stark contrast was really incredible.
When they reached the junction of the two landforms, a distinct dividing line suddenly appeared before their eyes, separating the two distinct landscapes. Yun, without hesitation, took the lead and stepped out of the snowstorm. The moment he left, a warm breath like a spring breeze washed over him, bringing an incomparable comfort.
Seeing this, the others followed suit. Lei Te exclaimed in amazement, "This is incredible! It's as if some barrier has completely blocked out the wind and snow!"
Witt explained, "This isn't a barrier. The magical storm's range is limited to this. Within this range, the magical storm rages. Once outside this range, the climate returns to normal."
After hearing this, Lei Te asked in confusion: "Then who created this magical storm? What is his purpose?"
Facing Rhett's question, Yun didn't seem to want to dwell on it too much. He just said lightly: "Don't worry about these. We have our own tasks." After that, he walked straight into the depths of the forest without looking back.
After a long and arduous journey, Yun finally determined that he was completely out of the range of the magical storm. He breathed a sigh of relief and began to eat his food and rest without hesitation.
Although Yun knew that Ner'zhul was no match for him, the unknown challenges he faced in tearing off the Helm of Domination and opening the gate to the other world still frightened him. Therefore, it was wise to restore himself to his best condition before facing the unknown.
Meanwhile, the other companions were still immersed in the joy of successfully escaping the magical storm, but when they saw Yun's actions, they immediately realized the seriousness of the current situation. So, they followed Yun's example and quickly went to rest to recharge their energy.
After a good rest, the group continued their journey, weaving through a dense forest. The forest was incredibly lush, with towering trees reaching into the sky, their branches intertwined like an impenetrable green barrier. They struggled through it, but after several days, they still hadn't found any clues or an exit.
Yun's mood gradually became anxious, and he began to frequently call on Sapphiron, hoping to get some guidance or help. However, no matter how he tried, Sapphiron did not respond, which made Yun feel helpless.
"Yun, where are we going?" Witt noticed Yun's anxiety and asked hurriedly with concern.
Yun was silent for a moment, then replied softly, "The Ice Throne." After all, at this time, Icecrown Citadel did not exist yet, so he could only set his sights on the Ice Throne.
"Ice? Throne?" Witt muttered these two words suspiciously, thinking to himself, "The one sitting on the throne must be a king, and anyone who can claim the throne of ice must be powerful enough to not be underestimated. But what is Yunlai's purpose in bringing us here?"
Aaron, who was standing by, did not respond immediately after hearing Witt's words. Instead, he looked around vigilantly, as if observing whether there was anything unusual around him.
Witt saw this and pointed in a direction, saying firmly, "I think we should go in that direction."
When everyone heard this, they all looked surprised and turned their eyes to Witt, as if questioning his judgment.
Witt saw this and quickly explained, "Think about it, since it's the Ice Throne, the surrounding area must be extremely cold. And the direction I'm pointing to has the most concentrated ice energy, so I assume the throne should be in that direction."
After hearing Witt's explanation, Yun suddenly woke up. He slapped his head and said in frustration, "Oh, why didn't I think of this? It's such a simple truth, and I didn't even see it."
After that, everyone walked together in the direction that Witt pointed. Not long after, they arrived at the foot of a snowy mountain.
Yun looked up at the not-too-high snow-capped mountain before him, and a feeling of disappointment welled up in his heart. This snow-capped mountain was far from the Ice Throne he had imagined, and it was not at all as magnificent as he had imagined.
Yun looked at Aaron helplessly, hoping to get some comfort or explanation from him. However, Aaron was also frowning and shaking his head slowly, indicating that he was also confused by the situation.
Just when everyone was at a loss, Witt stepped forward and said, "Whether this snowy mountain is the Ice Throne we're looking for or not, let's climb up and take a look. At the top, the view will be wide and we'll be able to see farther. It won't be too late to determine the specific direction then."
The higher he climbed, the more familiar the feeling grew. Could this really be the legendary Frozen Throne? However, this place was completely different from the eerie and terrifying atmosphere he had imagined! Could it be that Ner'zhul hadn't arrived yet?
Yun continued forward, full of suspicion. Not long after, two wolves suddenly appeared in front of him. However, the condition of these two wolves was a little strange. They seemed to have suffered serious injuries, but their blue eyes made Yun startled.
Before Yun could react, Aaron rushed forward like lightning, raised his sword and slashed, killing the two wolves in the blink of an eye.
"What's going on? These two dogs are obviously dead!" Witt asked in astonishment.
Aaron raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of disdain, and said: "This is the undead, haven't you heard of it? And there is also the secret art of natural disasters, you don't know it either?"
"Natural...natural disaster?" When Rhett heard this word, he was stunned. He could never have imagined that a natural disaster would appear here.
"Don't dawdle, let's go quickly, the boss of the natural disaster is right in front." Aaron urged with a smile, as if he was already accustomed to all this.