Within the Shado-Pan Monastery, Galen spent three days, each day going to greet a Sha.
From half a day with the Sha of Hatred at the beginning, then a whole day with the Sha of Anger, to a day and a night with the Sha of Madness at the end.
When he finally walked out of the Sealed Hall with bloodshot eyes, Galen was a changed person.
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"Yu'lon, why do I feel like Galen has become brighter? Is it just my imagination?" Chi-Ji, transformed into a male Pandaren, asked the female Pandaren beside him with surprise.
"No, it's not your imagination. Galen, like Emperor Shaohao of the past, has had his spirit elevated!" Yu'lon affirmed Chi-Ji's guess.
"Moreover, I feel that even if the four of us went together, we wouldn't be his match. I'm afraid that even Lei Shen of the past might not be stronger than him!" The third middle-aged Pandaren present was the last of the Four Celestials, the White Tiger Xuen, the Celestial of the North, and also the combat power of the Four Celestials.
His words surprised both Yu'lon and Chi-Ji, because even against Lei Shen, the White Tiger had never flinched and had chosen to face him head-on in a duel.
"Galen is so strong, no wonder he was chosen as the champion of Azeroth by the star spirit!"
Just as the three Celestials were sighing in amazement, Galen walked up to them: "Fortunately, I haven't failed my mission, the three of you. I have already eliminated the three Sha within the Shado-Pan Monastery!"
Now, the five Sha – Sha of Doubt, Sha of Anger, Sha of Madness, Sha of Hatred, and Sha of Despair – have all been eliminated by Galen. Only the Sha of Fear, which is harming the mantid outside, and the Sha of Pride, which has been missing for ten thousand years, remain.
As long as these two Sha that have taken physical form are destroyed, Pandaria can win at least a few centuries of peace.
If the Heart of Y'Shaarj is taken away, then the entire Pandaria will no longer be troubled by the Sha in the future.
To take away the Heart of Y'Shaarj, in addition to having the Four Celestials open the Celestial Gate in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, Lei's authority is also needed, otherwise, they would have to plow through the land of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms like Galen Hellscream.
"The Sha of Fear is still somewhat useful, so we'll spare its life for now." Galen thought for a moment and spoke his next plan: "I told Old Cow before that Lei's disappearance was because he was imprisoned by Lei Shen. Our next step is to rescue him."
"Galen, where is the great keeper?"
Just as Galen was about to say where Lei was imprisoned, he received a message from Chen Stormstout in his mind. After taking a second to digest it, he changed his words and said: "Everyone, our plan may have to change!"
"Because… Lei Shen is about to be resurrected!"
"This…"
The main force of the Shado-Pan is now on the Serpent's Spine, resisting tens of thousands of mantid. The remaining monks are also scattered throughout Pandaria, maintaining order. The strength of the Pandaren is already dwarfed, and now another Lei Shen leading the mogu?
Oh heavens, the Pandaren are going to be unable to hold on!
Although ten thousand years have passed, it is like yesterday for the Four Celestials, who are immortal demigods.
Chi-Ji was captured by Lei Shen, then bound with chains and paraded in front of the desperate Pandaren slaves.
Niuzao was surrounded by the mogu army, causing him to show fear for the first time since he had consciousness.
Xuen fought Lei Shen for thirty days and nights, and was finally defeated by Lei Shen's extraordinary power, then tied to the summit of Mount Kun-Lai, the Peak of Serenity, to witness the Pandaren being conquered.
Yu'lon was struck down from the sky by Lei Shen's condensed lightning, injuring the origin of her life, causing her to need the infusion of new life essence into new statues every thousand years to gain a new cycle of rebirth.
Although the Four Celestials did not succumb to Lei Shen's torment, this great setback instead made the Four Celestials even stronger. They were not afraid of Lei Shen.
But with the current state of the Pandaren, they did not seem to be ready for the return of this thunder emperor.
So, Yu'lon looked at Galen, after all, the mantid's early attack was caused by Galen's plan. This instigator had the responsibility and strength to help them fight against the mogu emperor.
"Galen, we're counting on you for Lei Shen's matter!" Yu'lon solemnly requested.
The combat power of a demigod depends on the power contained within their body. The demigods of Azeroth, including the Wild Gods of Mount Hyjal, the August Celestials of Pandaria, the Elemental Lords, and the somewhat watered-down Loa of the trolls, have hardly increased in strength in tens of thousands of years since their birth.
Ten thousand years ago, the four of them could not defeat Lei Shen. Ten thousand years later, they might be able to avoid defeat if they joined forces, but they still could not defeat that tyrant.
Galen was different. Yu'lon knew that this one, like Emperor Shaohao, had ascended from mortal. Today, she personally witnessed the enhancement of his aura, plus his identity as the champion of Azeroth's Titan Soul, filled with unlimited possibilities.
Galen looked at the three Celestials with hopeful faces and understood that this was his chance to take advantage of them!
"It's not impossible for me to deal with Lei Shen…"
Galen deliberately dragged out the ending.
"Galen, please speak," the wise Yu'lon knew that all gifts of fate were marked with a price, and the price paid for the target of Lei Shen would not be small. She had already prepared to bargain with Galen.
Moreover, there was a relationship between the Four Celestials and Galen through Freya, so Galen's request should not be too harsh.
"I want…"
Galen was suddenly stuck. What did he want?
Vale of Eternal Blossoms?
Although it was jointly sealed by Shaohao and the Four Celestials, this place originally belonged to Lei. As long as Lei was taken in, then the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, like Ulduar, would sooner or later belong to Torbane, and Galen could use it however he wanted.
Terrace of Endless Spring?
This palace was once a palace of the Pandaren emperors in ancient times, located deep in the Mistveil Path where the Jade Forest, the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, and the Valley of the Four Winds meet. The springs contained in this palace have the magical effect of purifying the mind and healing wounds.
Similarly, if Shaohao is taken in, this palace of the Pandaren emperors is also his.
Territory?
When the plans of Hahoran, Kiri'tik the Acquired, and Vek'nilash are successful, Galen will also be able to sit on nearly half of the land of Pandaria!
The Vale of Eternal Blossoms, Krasarang Wilds, and Dread Wastes are all mine!
But this desirelessness and tireless effort to fight Lei Shen is not Galen's style. He is the kind of person who plucks feathers from passing geese and leaves skin when beasts walk away.
Now it is no longer about what I want, but about what the Four Celestials have!
After thinking for a while, Galen finally had an idea: "I have a good cloak, and I hope the four of you can work together to bless this cloak for me!"
An orange artifact cloak? The existence of the Black Prince isn't a necessity. Azeroth is so vast, with so many precious materials. Plus, with the high elves of Silvermoon and the nightfallen elves of Suramar, along with the high elf Sindorei of Eldre'Thalas, all being his subordinates, Galen can completely tailor an epic cloak suitable for him and then have it blessed by the Four Celestials, turning it into an artifact!
Perfect!
How clever!
The Four Celestials exchanged glances and unanimously nodded in agreement: "We agree to this. Is there anything else, Galen?"
The Four Celestials also knew that blessings were a small matter. Although they would lose some power, they could quickly replenish it.
This was far less than what Galen had given to deal with the Thunder King. Yu'lon and the others were also people of integrity and didn't want to take advantage of Galen.
"Yes, I hope you can each send a descendant to serve me. I want your most talented descendants!"
This was what Galen wanted from the Four Celestials.
Although the Four Celestial babies were still young, he could use the various soul nutrients from the Altar of Kings to nurture them into top combatants!
"I will nurture your descendants into demigods. You don't need to worry! As for Lady Yu'lon, I already have Yu'lei, so you don't need to fulfill this condition. Only the other three need to be willing to part with their offspring!"
Yu'lei was a life essence reincarnation of the Azure Dragon. She was equivalent to half an Azure Dragon, which was much stronger than those bloodline descendants.
The three Celestials exchanged glances again. This was a good deal!
Releasing four young descendants and ultimately gaining four demigods? Our supreme divine system is about to develop and grow!
They had no doubts about Galen's words. Freya could elevate them from ordinary beings to demigods, so as the Titan Soul's representative of Azeroth, with A'zh as his backing, Galen definitely had the ability to do the same!
"We agree to this as well. My descendants will be sent over later. Chiji's lair is far away, and Old Niu is still at the Sunset Gate, so it will take some time." Xuen was already considering whether to send his son to Galen or choose his newborn granddaughter.
"Very good. I will heal Taran Zhu's injuries later and then have him assist me fully." Galen beamed. "Also, if necessary, I will move my army into Pandaria. I will control the number to about ten thousand. Is that okay?"
This was even less of a problem. The three Celestials directly nodded in agreement.
Previously, Galen's agreement with Yu'lon did not allow foreign armies to enter Pandaria, but that was because they feared that foreign armies would not be able to control their emotions as well as the local pandaren, thus triggering a major outbreak of sha.
Now that Galen had eliminated five sha, and the Sha of Fear was outside the Serpent's Spine, the sha could no longer threaten the creatures of Pandaria. Now, Galen's request for reinforcements wasn't a big problem.
Moreover, it was only ten thousand people. Even if they were placed in the Jade Forest, more than ten thousand people wouldn't make a splash.
After agreeing on the conditions, Galen ran to the Fallen Blossom Garden deep within the Shado-Pan Monastery and used a set of purification and Holy Light on Taran Zhu, who was recuperating. This not only completely cleared the sha energy from his body but also healed his internal injuries.
After understanding the current situation, Taran Zhu was also decisive. He only summoned Tao Xi, the leader of the Shadowcasters, and followed Galen out of the Shado-Pan Monastery.
Galen awakened the sleeping Yu'lei. This child had been sleeping recently, busy digesting the soul essence that the Heart of Origin had torn from Archimonde.
She was a little grumpy after being woken up, but looking at her Galen, she could only reluctantly transform and carry Galen to the east.
During the flight, Galen casually wrote an invitation.
To the esteemed brother nations of the Alliance:
I am Galen Tol'Baratheon, King of Stromgarde, and High King of the Alliance.
Not long ago, during my inspection of Azeroth, I discovered an anomaly in the South Seas.
After passing through a special mist, I discovered a continent unknown to the world, which the locals call Pandaria!
The masters of the land are a race called the pandaren. Perhaps you have met a legendary martial artist named Chen Stormstout in Kalimdor. He is a pandaren.
The pandaren rule Pandaria. They are peace-loving and formed an alliance with the ancient night elf empire ten thousand years ago. After the Great Sundering, they were isolated from the world.
According to my investigation, this land is no less vast than Northrend, but without Northrend's harsh cold. Not only is the climate pleasant, but it also has abundant resources.
The Jade Forest has vast forests and precious green jade, and the land in the Valley of the Four Winds can harvest two crops a month.
Most importantly, I have reached an agreement with the Four Guardian Demigods to allow a team of ten thousand people to enter Pandaria.
Brothers, friends, you know Galen's character. Everyone shares the benefits. Among the Alliance nations, Stromgarde, Lordaeron, Kul Tiras, the Kingdom of Stormwind, Gilneas, the High Elf Kingdom, the Council of Three Hammers, Suramar, and Thunder Bluff can each form a team of no more than a thousand people. Alterac and Dalaran can each send three hundred people, and I will leave the last four hundred people for the Highlord of Eldre'Thalas.
Finally, friends, this continent has opportunities and crises. A tyrant named the Thunder King is about to be resurrected. Therefore, our ten thousand-strong Alliance coalition must be the elite of the elite. We must let our pandaren friends understand our strength.
Please, brothers, prepare within half a month after receiving this letter. I will cooperate with you to set up a remote legion portal!
Dark Portal Year Twenty-Two, July Fifteenth
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A flash of white light passed, and this letter, which Galen wrote casually, was sent to Gandalf's hands. This mage would copy it and spread it throughout the Alliance.
In the letter, Galen had already stated the enormous wealth contained in Pandaria: minerals, magical materials, and so on.
The division of spoils in Northrend had allowed the Alliance nations to taste the sweetness. This time, Galen's invitation would surely be met with enthusiastic participation, after all, it was Pandaria's accumulation over ten thousand years!
Too tempting!
Moreover, only a thousand elites were needed, which would not affect the post-Northrend national recovery. For the Alliance nations, this was a guaranteed profit!
From the content of the letter, the fifteen-day deadline also indicated that Galen would not prevent the resurrection of the Thunder King. On the contrary, he would even slack off when necessary.
Because his recent improvement in state of mind made him eager to find a worthy opponent.
The Thunder King was a good opponent!