Azeroth: Starting with Eagle Eye in the Necropolis

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Besides these people, the orcish race contains a large number of shamans and a number of fel sorcerers, all of whom will play a role in this war.

“Rhodes, leave the rest of the battle to these orcs. We’ve done more than enough. You don’t need to stay here any longer,” Uther said.

"Lord Uther, I did not intend to stay for the sake of these orcs. I did it to protect all of Azeroth, to protect our world."

"I still have the ability to fight. I can't do anything else, but I can cast some ranged attack spells, which can at least be of some help." Rhodes spoke with an air of authority, and his words shocked everyone present.

Even some orcs looked at Rhodes with admiration. Orcs admire people like him the most. It's a pity he wasn't a warrior. If he were, he would have won even more respect from the other orcs.

“Rhodes, your words have greatly inspired me. Let me stay and fight alongside you!” Jaina said, propping up her staff.

"And I, Rhodes, am proud of the Sin'dorei."

"Holy Light above Rhodes, my vision has been too narrow. We should fight for Azeroth."

"I can still unleash a few more lightning bolts and summon two more waves of elementals."

"In that case, let me join the war as well, Elune, the moon goddess, watches over me."

"Rhodes, I can also help you, with the power of nature." Rhodes' words, in order to protect Azeroth and our home, made the heroes present decide to stay and fight.

“It’s fine if I stay behind alone. I’ll just provide some magical support. You all need to hurry up and recover your meditation and mana. The third line of defense will need you. You only have 8 hours to rest before you go back!” Rhodes hurriedly waved his hand and said.

What are you guys doing staying here? I'm staying to hunt for some treasures and steal kills. If there weren't various wild resources, I wouldn't be staying.

“Lord Rhodes, your bravery has earned the orcs' approval. On behalf of the Horde, I salute you.” Thrall approached Rhodes and nodded.

In the end, everyone except Rhodes was taken by Tyrande and Malfurion to the third line of defense to rest, as an even more important battle awaited them.

Rhodes, on the other hand, remained at Thrall's camp.

“Thrall, I have a special ability. I can increase the attack and defense of any orc warriors standing near me, and I can also cast some beneficial spells on you,” Rhodes said, looking at Thrall.

As long as they accept my beneficial magic, the demons killed by these orcs will be counted as Rhodes's. So all orcs, come and accept my magic!

“Lord Rhodes, there may have been some misunderstanding between us before, but I am extremely grateful to you now.”

Chapter 147 The Battle of Mount Hyjal, the Meat Grinder, Legion Enhancement Magic

Upon hearing this, Rhodes nodded and said no more. He took a deep breath and began to concentrate.

Although his mana was greatly depleted, the magic potion he had drunk and the short rest had restored some of his power. He first raised his hand, and a soft yet resilient earth-yellow light spread out from him—Advanced Protective Stone Skin!

With advanced earth magic, Rhodes's protective Stone Skin will now cover all troops.

The light swept across the orc warriors, tauren heavy infantry, and troll headhunters in front of them, and they immediately felt a tightening sensation on their skin, as if they were covered with an invisible layer of hard rock armor, significantly increasing their defense.

Immediately afterwards, Rhode unleashed an attack acceleration, with cyan wind magic wrapping around the weapons and limbs of the tribal warriors, making their movements even faster and more swift, increasing the speed of their slashes, thrusts, and throws.

Next comes the Protective Shield, a green shield that appears around all the warriors, granting them both magical and physical resistance.

Next, a golden holy grail slowly appeared above the heads of all ten thousand orcs, and then poured down holy light.

The basic Holy Spirit's Blessing can only be used on legions of less than 10,000 men. Rhodes cast it on the orc legion, but not on the tauren or trolls.

For a while, they could only enjoy the magical blessing of the Divine Monster Lords. Rhodes summoned three more Divine Monster Lords: Bloodlust, Counterattack, and Atmospheric Shield. The three spells once again enveloped the orc, tauren, and troll legions.

After being exposed to Rhodes' magic, all the orcs, trolls, and tauren felt the changes in themselves. They felt their attack power had become stronger, their speed had become faster, and their defense had become more excellent. Now they could easily cut down their former selves.

Rhodes' hero ability, adding one point to attack and two points to defense, was also applied to these people. Rhodes had previously overlooked the role of the other two hero attributes, which can be added to all legions.

This kind of thing is sometimes even more useful than magical blessings because it's a permanent boost.

"For the Horde! For Azeroth!" The orc soldiers, feeling the changes in their bodies, roared even more fervently, their morale soaring.

"Orc warriors, show Mr. Rhodes the power of us orcs! We will never back down!"

Power and glory, blood and thunder, victory or death.

Just then, a loud "Boom!" came from down the mountain.

Down the mountain, the last wave of fire elementals that Medivh had summoned before his departure was finally overwhelmed by the demonic flood. The main force of the Burning Legion, with its crushing ferocity, officially crashed into the Horde's second line of defense!

"Lok'tar ogar!" (To win or die!)

The abyss lord Azgaro, in charge of the attack, roared furiously: "For Lord Archimonde! Crush these green-skinned beasts and their deformed allies!"

The Burning Legion's vanguard—primarily large numbers of hellhounds, demon guards, and some resurrected infernals—has fiercely crashed into the Horde's hastily erected wooden palisades and crude arrow towers.

Thrall raised Doomhammer high, lightning power gathering at its head, and swung it forward with a mighty swing!

A thick chain of lightning roared out, instantly leaping and piercing through the three demon guards charging at the forefront.

The battle has completely broken out!

The orc warriors roared in battle, braving fel fireballs and flying bone spikes, as they clashed with the demons using their battle axes and spears.

The Tauren heavy warriors stood at the forefront like rocks, and each time their totem poles slammed down, they could break the demons' bones and tendons.

The troll headhunters precisely pierced and killed the hellhounds that tried to leap over.

The battle was intense from the very beginning. Although the Burning Legion suffered heavy losses at the first line of defense, its main force remained intact, and its offensive was still incredibly fierce.

The orc warriors braved the rain of fel fire and hellfire, engaging in bloody hand-to-hand combat with the demon guards. The special legion-supporting magic that Rhode had cast earlier was now showing its effects.

Thrall witnessed a demon guard's battle axe strike a magically enchanted orc warrior on the shoulder. What should have been a blow that tore through armor and severely injured bones only caused the warrior to stagger, his shoulder armor shattered, but the flesh was much less damaged.

The warrior swung his axe backhand with such speed that it left afterimages, splitting the demon guard's head in two!

After receiving Rhodes' terrifying magic, the warriors of the entire tribe increased their combat power by at least 50%, and their defense also improved accordingly.

“What amazing power… Mr. Rhodes, the tribe will never forget your help today.” Thrall exclaimed in a low voice, his understanding of Rhodes deepening once again.

This human lord's methods are simply unfathomable!

The slight resentment he felt from the failed plan vanished completely, replaced by genuine respect and gratitude.

The Tauren warriors were like mobile fortresses, smashing any enemy who dared to approach with their massive totem poles. The troll headhunters' spears precisely crossed the front line, pinning the imps and succubi in the rear who were trying to cast spells to the ground.

Shamans chanted ancient songs, summoning the power of the earth, and sharp spikes suddenly shot out from under the demons' feet, piercing them to death; or they guided lightning arrows to kill powerful demon officers.

Rhodes, on the other hand, stood in the relatively safe rear, his sharp gaze sweeping across the entire battlefield. His magical arrows were no longer firing aimlessly, but rather, like the pointer of death, precisely targeting those "targets" of higher value.

A high-ranking Destruction Mage attempted to infiltrate the shadows and ambush a hundred-man orc squad from the flank. Rhodes raised his hand and pointed!

"Tsk-!"

The azure magical energy instantly pierced the distance, striking the Destruction Demon Mother with pinpoint accuracy. It blasted her out of the shadows, her body charred and emitting blue smoke. Before she could even react, the orc warriors around her roared and charged forward, hacking her to pieces.

Rod's lips curled up almost imperceptibly. Well done!

On the other side, an abyss lord (not a big boss like Azgaro, but still an elite unit) relied on its thick hide and wielded a huge double-headed spear, smashing away seven or eight orc warriors in succession, and was about to tear open a gap.

Rhodes raised his hand again, this time,

"Magic Arrow!" A magical arrow of energy lightning shot out with a piercing shriek, striking the abyss lord's relatively vulnerable abdomen directly!

"Ow!!!"

The Abyss Lord let out a painful howl as a huge bloody hole was blasted open in its abdomen, gushing out green fel blood and fragments of internal organs, its movements instantly freezing.

The surrounding minotaur warriors seized the opportunity, and several huge totem poles simultaneously smashed down on its head and joints, ending its life.

They successfully sent the Abyss Lord back to the Twisting Nether to respawn.

"Hold on, warriors of the tribe! This is our moment of glory! The time has come to avenge ourselves against these demons!" roared an old orc with a white beard, raising his battle axe.

A large number of orc warriors followed suit and launched a charge.

In addition to casting offensive magic and supportive legion-level magic, Rhodes can also cast legion-level healing magic.

However, it seems that he doesn't need to cast the spell himself, because some tribal shamans have already set up healing totems and used a golden healing wave.

Healing totems and healing waves are just as effective as Holy Light in healing their warriors. In addition, some Tauren Druids also use Rejuvenation, using the power of nature to heal their people.

Rhodes was in a good mood. While drinking magic potions to maintain his mana, he was like the most composed hunter, picking off high-value targets on the battlefield.

At the same time, the Legion Magic effects of Protective Stone Skin, Attack Speed, and Protective Shield are constantly being refreshed for the tribe warriors fighting on the front lines.

With his assistance, the Horde's defenses proved more resilient than Thrall had anticipated. Although casualties were still unavoidable, the kill-to-loss ratio was much better.

Every warrior felt more resilient than usual, and their attacks were faster and more ruthless, often managing to take the demon's life at a relatively low cost.

The orcs held off the Burning Legion's attack head-on and became embroiled in a protracted stalemate.

Thrall wielded the Doomhammer and fought personally on the front lines, with the Warchief personally boosting morale, thus further uniting the Horde's warriors.

He would occasionally glance back at the human figure behind him who was constantly casting magic, his heart filled with complex emotions.

There was gratitude, admiration, and also a hint of indescribable wariness—this human being's power and cunning were far too profound.

But in any case, at this moment, he is the tribe's most steadfast ally, and exceptionally reliable. If only he were an orc!

"For Azeroth! For the Horde! Hold the line!" Thrall roared once more, casting aside all other thoughts and throwing himself wholeheartedly into this battle for survival.

The Burning Legion's offensive was like a never-ending wave, one after another. With Rhodes' assistance, the Horde's defenses stood firm like a resilient reef, stubbornly resisting the demons' onslaught.

Time slowly passed amidst blood and fire; there was still a long time before the promise of eight hours of perseverance was fulfilled.

At this moment, the goblin mines that Thrall had previously laid out also began to take effect, suddenly unleashing a deafening explosion behind the demon.

Large numbers of Burning Legion demons were blown away; these goblin-made high explosives were incredibly destructive.

"Well done, blow these devils to bits."

"Smash these demon bastards."

"Feel the wrath of the Horde, you remnants of the Burning Legion."

Rhodes's gaze had already locked onto the next target. Previously, on the first line of defense, a lich named Reki Winterfrost had died at the hands of his own Titan.

Now, the second commander of the Burning Legion, the dreadlord Anotheron, has also launched an attack with an elite demon army.

Chapter 148 Battle of Mount Hyjal, One Finger of Death, Who Saved Whom First?

The dreadlord Anotheron, one of the key commanders of the Burning Legion's attack, is currently hovering at the rear of the battlefield, his gaze sweeping over the entire Horde defense line.

He saw the resilience of the tribe's defenses and also noticed the human who was constantly casting strange magic that greatly enhanced the tribe's warriors' combat power.

“We must eliminate that spellcaster first,” Anotheron whispered hoarsely, spreading his enormous bat wings as dense shadow energy began to gather around him.

Upon seeing the Dreadlord appear, Rhodes knew that the dungeon boss was about to enter the next phase, the second Burning Legion commander-level figure to appear in the Battle of Mount Hyjal.

This same character also appeared alongside Archimonde in Hellfire Citadel in version 6.0, and was killed by players as a minor monster.