The barrier created by the Well of Eternity was difficult to break.
The remaining ordinary elven civilians in Aesarin had mostly been moved to safe places. Under such circumstances, staying here any longer was meaningless.
He took a deep look at Elven Queen Azshara.
The Golden Dragon grinned, its scales shimmering brilliantly under the evening sunset, reflecting a fiery glow. Then, without any hesitation, it turned and left, flapping its wings and gradually disappearing from Queen Azshara’s sight.
The King of the Forest, Mage Rhonin, and Red Dragon Krasus also departed together.
“Who exactly is this dragon?”
Without ordering a pursuit, Queen Azshara gazed intently at the Golden Dragon’s silhouette as it flew towards the dusk, her turbulent heart unable to find peace.
Deep within the Queen’s heart, her admiration for the Dark Titan Sargeras wavered slightly due to her respect for power.
Meanwhile…
Buzz!
The portal above the Well of Eternity trembled violently once again.
In the next second, a terrifyingly huge figure led more demon troops through the portal, descending upon the land of Azeroth.
Gazing at the Elven Queen, the demon with black-green skin, an upper body resembling a terrifying orc with numerous bone spikes, and a lower body like a tyrannosaurus, roared in a low voice:
“I am Mannoroth the Destructor, high commander of the Burning Legion!”
“Elven Queen, I sensed the death of Hakkar the Houndmaster. Who, who killed a demon commander in such a short time?”
The Queen’s long hair fluttered in the wind.
She shook her head and said, “I do not know the name or origin of the attacker.”
At the same time, the Queen described Saga’s dragon form, with diamond-like golden scales and three pairs of dragon horns, to Mannoroth the Destructor.
“When I see this Golden Dragon, I will show it the meaning of cruelty and the cost of obstructing the Burning Legion!”
Mannoroth’s eyes were fierce, filled with a destructive rage.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
It stomped the ground with all four limbs, roaring to the sky, “Demon warriors of the Burning Legion, by the order of the great Sargeras, flatten Azeroth! Destroy and annihilate to your heart’s content! Let this world burn in our wake!”
This demon had assisted in commanding the Burning Legion to attack many planets, rarely facing defeat.
This time, it was confident it would be no exception.
Countless demon roars followed.
“Destroy! Slaughter!”
“Annihilate! Flatten Azeroth!”
With the continued fluctuations of the Well of Eternity, more portals opened, and countless demons descended upon Azeroth. Under Mannoroth’s command, led by powerful demon leaders, they began advancing in all directions, formally starting the war against all of Azeroth.
The forces around the elven main city of Aesarin were the first to suffer. Whether it was neutral creatures in the wild, vassal states of the Dark Night Empire, or other elven cities, they all crumbled instantly under the Burning Legion’s iron hooves.
It was a one-sided, naked massacre.
And this was just the vanguard of the Burning Legion.
Mannoroth the Destructor was not the highest commander of the Burning Legion.
Suspended quietly behind the portal above the Well of Eternity, who knew how many more terrifying demons were waiting.
More demons, stronger demon commanders, would continue to descend.
From the high tower, gazing at the burning land and the seemingly aflame sky, the Elven Queen’s beautiful and cold face remained expressionless, her eyes reflecting the raging flames, her thoughts unknown.
Emerald Dream.
Returning here, the Golden Dragon soared above the verdant forests and rolling mountains, using its psychic energy to delve into the Emerald Dream and communicate with the Green Dragon Queen.
After leaving the elven main city of Aesarin, Saga parted ways with the King of the Forest and the others.
They split into three groups.
Saga went to the Emerald Dream to contact the Green Dragon Queen, who would then inform the other guardian dragons of the Burning Legion’s arrival.
The King of the Forest went to gather other guardians from various places.
The Burning Legion’s offensive was swift and efficient, with the flames of war spreading rapidly. Some guardian dragons or guardians who usually stayed secluded needed to be specifically notified.
Rhonin and Krasus went to other countries to announce the impending arrival of the demon army, preparing the other forces of Azeroth for war.
Elven Queen Azshara and some high-ranking elves loyal to her had defected to the Burning Legion.
But not all elves were willing to serve the demons.
Though the Queen had betrayed them, the Dark Night Empire, the most powerful empire in Azeroth, remained the main force resisting the Burning Legion.
A strong wind rose in the sky.
Green light gathered, forming the figure of the Green Dragon Queen.
Due to the urgency, as soon as the Green Dragon Queen arrived, Saga recounted his experiences in Azeroth to her.
Including the Dragon Soul being forged by the Black Dragon King, and most importantly, the Burning Legion.
Listening to Saga’s account, Green Dragon Queen Ysera’s expression became extremely serious.
“The Burning Legion, the demon invasion…”
“This is no small matter. Now the Burning Legion is rampaging within the Dark Night Empire’s territory, but the Elven Queen has already betrayed us, and the demons are powerful. The other night elves cannot handle this alone.”
“The entire Azeroth faces the threat of the Burning Legion.”
“We must unite and fight the Burning Legion together to defend Azeroth.”
The Green Dragon Queen said solemnly.
“I only know you at the moment. I’ve met the Black Dragon King once, but I don’t know the other guardian dragons.”
“Ysera, you need to find a way to notify and gather the other guardian dragons.”
“Cenarius is already gathering the Wild Gods.”
The Wild Gods in this world refer to guardians like the King of the Forest.
“Just passively defending won’t work.”
The Golden Dragon’s eyes gleamed, its voice calm, “Retake the elven main city of Aesarin, counterattack the Well of Eternity, and close the portal. That’s the most important thing.”
As long as the portal above the Well of Eternity existed, the demon army would never be truly defeated, and they would only grow stronger over time.
“Alright, I will head to the Wyrmrest Temple immediately to gather the guardian dragons and the dragon army.”
“The Green Dragonflight guarding the Emerald Dream will also leave to fight for Azeroth.”
With the war imminent, the Green Dragon Queen decisively said.
The main task of the Green Dragonflight was to guard the Emerald Dream, but if Azeroth fell, the Emerald Dream, as the spiritual natural world of Azeroth, would also cease to exist. The Green Dragon Queen knew what was more important.
Saga nodded and said:
“While you gather the guardian dragons, I will return to Azeroth and fight the demon army in my own way.”
The battle with the Houndmaster had stirred Saga’s desire for combat.
But the Houndmaster was too weak for Saga, like scratching an itch through a boot.
He wanted a more intense fight.
Seeing the Burning Legion’s aggressive advance, stronger demons than the Houndmaster were bound to appear.
To Saga, hunting demon commanders seemed like a good choice.
As for ordinary demons, he could have wiped them out with neutron annihilation back in Aesarin.
But Saga had experienced many storms and knew the principles of portals.
Using neutron annihilation too soon would likely backfire, alerting the enemy.
If the demon army realized that ordinary demons were just cannon fodder, they might concentrate their energy on sending only powerful demon commanders, causing more trouble.
It was better to hold back the urge to wield the scythe of neutron annihilation, waiting until enough ordinary demons had descended to wipe them out in one go.
“Be careful. If you encounter a demon you can’t defeat, don’t be reckless. Your life is the priority. You are not a dragon of Azeroth; you don’t have to risk your life for Azeroth. That’s our duty as guardian dragons.”
The Green Dragon Queen advised.
Saga smiled slightly and said, “I will adapt to the situation.”
The Green Dragon Queen nodded gently and prepared to leave.
At this moment, Saga called out to her, pondering, “When I met the Black Dragon King Neltharion, beneath its gentle and wise exterior, I sensed a hidden ferocity.”
“But I don’t know the Black Dragon King well, nor do I know what kind of dragon it usually is. I don’t know if this ferocity is normal or abnormal.”
The Green Dragon Queen furrowed her dragon brows and said:
“Neltharion and I have been through many life-and-death battles together, enduring long years. I know it well.”
“It is wise, powerful, calm, and composed. It sometimes lacks patience and can be a bit irritable in major matters, but it never reaches the level of ferocity you mentioned.”
“Could you be mistaken?”
The Golden Dragon’s eyes were calm as it said:
“Trust me, I know very well what ferocity means.”
Having stayed in a place like the Casserly Abyss for a long time, and with Yekaterina’s company, sensing ferocious emotions was like coming home for Saga, too familiar to make a mistake.
“The Black Dragon King wants to use the Dragon Soul to gather the power of you guardian dragons. This is no small matter.”
“When the time comes, I hope you will consider it carefully.”
Saga reminded.
It was normal for sapient beings to have a ferocious side.
But deliberately hiding it so well was a bit abnormal.
Initially, Saga didn’t think much of it, but the Green Dragon Queen’s response made him feel that something might be off with the Black Dragon King. However, lacking more information, he couldn’t conclude that the Black Dragon King had ulterior motives. A reminder to the Green Dragon Queen was sufficient.
“Alright, I understand.”
“When I reach Wyrmrest Temple and see Neltharion, I will observe it carefully.”
“You be careful while dealing with the demons.”
As she spoke, the Green Dragon Queen’s body gradually became ethereal, disappearing from Saga’s sight.
Not staying long in the Emerald Dream, after meeting the Green Dragon Queen, Saga left the Emerald Dream and returned to Azeroth.
Closing his eyes slightly, his senses extended outward.
“The Burning Legion has already begun their conquest of Azeroth.”
Within seconds, Saga opened his eyes, discovering a small demon army with a demigod commander hundreds of kilometers away.
Meanwhile…
Buzzing. After absorbing the life essence of an entire bear clan, a swarm of putrid bees continuously poured into the mouth of a demon commander, making it squint in pleasure.
“The taste of life is truly wonderful.”
It whispered in admiration.
Then, leading a demon army, the demon commander continued toward the next place with a concentration of life.
This demon commander had a very standard appearance, fitting the common image of a demon.
Hairless, with corpse-like ashen skin that was rough and dry, a pair of sharp horns curling from its forehead, and two bat-like wings lightly flapping on its back.
It resembled the Deep Abyss Fiends of the Great Ring Multiverse.
However, it was not as burly as the Deep Abyss Fiends, appearing much more slender in comparison.
A Nathrezim demon, often serving as commanders of various ranks in the Burning Legion, also known as a Dreadlord.
Normally, Dreadlords stayed in the shadows, using various schemes to achieve their goals.
But having just arrived in Azeroth, this Dreadlord couldn’t resist the allure of life’s essence, exposing itself directly in the army.
This wasn’t a big deal.
Staying hidden was just a habit, not out of fear.
Dreadlords also possessed great power, and with a demon army present, killing it wouldn’t be easy.
Having just absorbed a wave of life essence, it hadn’t gone far when suddenly, the Dreadlord’s heart tightened, sensing an approaching threat of death.
It looked up sharply at the sky.
Among the myriad stars, a golden meteor caught the Dreadlord’s eye, plummeting rapidly with a storm-like pressure.
“An attacker!”
The Dreadlord’s heart tightened, and it opened its mouth.
Putrid bee swarm!
Countless putrid bees spewed from the Dreadlord’s mouth like smoke, covering the sky, buzzing incessantly, and charging towards the descending Golden Dragon.
But they couldn’t even get close to the Golden Dragon’s body.
A wave of heat followed by cold, coupled with the mental impact of Dragon Might, caused the bees to stiffen and fall like raindrops to the ground.
Life Drain!
“I will use your life to extend and strengthen mine!”
Its wings suddenly spread, glowing with red energy veins extending to its chest, forming a blood-red orb, which then shot irregular blood-red lightning at the approaching Golden Dragon.
Numerous ordinary demons also reacted, launching various attacks at Saga.
But none of the attacks could stop the Golden Dragon’s approach, including the Dreadlord’s Life Drain.
A pair of indifferent golden dragon eyes, reflecting scenes of carnage, filled the Dreadlord’s vision, making it, usually the bringer of fear, feel a wave of terror.
Flapping its wings, the blood-red lightning struck the surrounding space.
The Dreadlord tried to dodge the Golden Dragon’s attack, but to its despair, the surrounding space had already been sealed by an unknown force.
Boom!
Countless cracks spread violently, the ground shattered and collapsed.
Enduring the barrage of attacks, the Golden Dragon descended from the sky. As the ground collapsed under its weight, it crushed the Dreadlord’s fragile body into pulp with one claw, the nearby demons too close were killed by the shockwave.
Whoosh!
The golden wings flapped, dispersing the dust.
After taking the Dreadlord’s life amidst the army, the Golden Dragon, its scales still gleaming under the moonlight without a speck of dust or blood, soared into the sky, leaving gracefully under the fearful gazes of the remaining demons.
Next, Saga moved across various regions.
Ignoring the ordinary demons that were no more difficult to kill than insects to him.
Saga targeted and assassinated demigod-level demon commanders exposed to his senses.
With his terrifying combat power, normal demigod demons were like helpless chicks before him. No powerful demon commander capable of standing against Saga had appeared yet.
And for the regular demon commanders, encountering Saga meant certain death.
With his great mobility and flawless assassination efficiency, he dealt significant blows to the demon army’s command structure in a short time.
Saga’s elusive presence, always taking the target’s life upon appearing, quickly earned him the title of Demon Nemesis, making many demigod demons extremely wary, even reluctant to lead their troops alone.
Since the guardian dragons had not yet officially joined the battle, the number of demon leaders killed by Saga’s assaults exceeded that of all the Wild Gods’ guardians combined.
Saga’s activities also caught the attention of Mannoroth the Destructor.