Chapter 324

Damn it! The Red Dragon Queen's nickname is truly well-earned—her combat power is terrifying; even at Luode's current level, he's barely holding up against her.

Still, thanks to consuming the Chakra Fruit and the two big shots infusing energy into their superhuman physiques, Luode managed to endure in the end.

After returning to Youwan City, Luode immediately went back to his room, sat cross-legged on the floor, and began restoring his life force and chakra power.

"Luode, are you tired? You look a bit worn out!" After returning to the Dark City, Alice approached him, looking concerned as she spoke.

Luode had been out for a day and a night, supposedly to meet a certain guardian dragon—how come he looks so weak upon return? Could it be that he clashed with the other party and ended up fighting?

"Cough, cough, it's fine! I used life energy to help the Red Dragon Queen recover from her injuries. She was wounded in her origin by the orc tribe over twenty years ago, so I helped her heal, which is why my life energy consumption is a bit high now." Luode brushed it off.

"Don't overexert yourself." Alice said with deep concern.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. Although I'm back this time, I still have plenty to do." Luode comforted Alice slightly.

After resting in the room for another half day, restoring his life force, he came to the Queen's Palace in the Dark City.

Recently, Sylvanas has been swamped—she only found time to go to the pirate world and bring Kaido over when Luode had to deal with a true god.

Sylvanas is still arranging matters for the Northrend campaign.

"We must ensure everyone's rations—our new beings don't need food, but the other Horde races, some Alliance races, and the Silver Northrend Army all require massive food supplies.

Plus all weapon repair merchants and logistical supplies—everything must be fully stocked for me, no slack allowed! Remember! We are the vanguard; we must first establish a forward outpost on Northrend's soil. This is the first joint operation between Horde and Alliance—we absolutely cannot mess it up." Sylvanas commanded her group of dark rangers.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty the Queen—we will handle all reception duties properly."

"Mm! You may go now—we'll set out in a few days. Prepare well; the time for revenge has finally come. Arthas that monster will pay for his actions." Sylvanas spoke.

The dark rangers nodded, then bowed to Luode as he entered the room, and turned to leave.

"From what you just said, does this mean the Horde and Alliance will act together this time, not separately?" Luode asked.

I recall in the original history, the Alliance landed at Stormshroud Cove, while the Horde landed at Northwatch Hold, and even the two sides had a minor clash.

How come this time they're actually joining forces? The Northrend campaign—Luode has never interfered, leaving it entirely to his subordinates. Never expected he'd unintentionally facilitate this Horde-Alliance cooperation.

"This is King Varian and Thrall's intention, and we new beings have also done much behind the scenes.

Plus the efforts of the God of Holy Light and the Silver Northrend Army—so this time, all armies will unite to strike the Lich King." Sylvanas said.

Not long ago, the Alliance's King Varian was rescued by Jaina and restored as king of Stormwind, and he even beheaded the Black Dragon Princess, hanging her head before Stormwind's gates.

After losing their king for over two years, the Alliance finally welcomed Varian's return.

Actually, many contributed to making this cooperation possible—Ronin, who came to the Dark City as a mage advisor, and Jaina, ruler of Theramore.

The Horde's Warchief Thrall, plus Sylvanas this Banshee Queen—or should we now call her Queen of the New Beings—and Prince Kael'thas, leader of the blood elves.

The two leaders of the Silver Northrend Army, Uther the Lightbringer, and Tirion Fordring plus the new God of Holy Light—this finally quelled all opposition, as Horde and Alliance plan to merge into one force for a Northrend expedition.

If we do this, the Horde's Warsong Hold in Northwind Tundra and the Alliance's Valgarde in Stormshroud Cove would both be obsolete? They'll build a new fortress instead.

"This time, we new beings, along with the blood elves and Silver Northrend Army, will act as the vanguard, departing first, while the main forces arrive later. Our primary task is to build a fortress there." Sylvanas said.

The Alliance persuaded Dalaran, so they'll send a floating city to assist—naturally, the Horde won't be outdone; the blood elves' floating fortress and the Dark City's floating fortress will both be deployed.

As for the Silver Northrend Army, it's being aided by a floating island gifted by the God of Holy Light—this floating island is naturally provided by Luode, and the benefactor is the Golden Lion from the pirate world.

To give his cheap son, the God of Holy Light, some prestige, Luode deliberately fetched the Golden Lion from the pirate world and had him operate that massive floating island toward Northrend.

Besides, the Blackrock Knights' Acherus Fortress will also carry some members of the Silver Northrend Army.

"Quite the grand gesture, but this time Northrend's enemy isn't just the Lich King—your mortal armies will take on the Lich King, while I'll deal with another group." Luode said.

It's time to handle the Titan Watchers' affair—Ulduar's situation has already erupted, perfect timing to launch an assault on Ulduar using this opportunity.

Although in the game, Ulduar raid isn't as hard as the Lich King raid, in reality, even a random boss pulled from Ulduar ranks higher than the Lich King. "I understand—Ulduar is yours to handle." Sylvanas said.

Frankly, with the current strength of the new beings plus the blood elves and Silver Northrend Army, even if they attack Ulduar, they might still have a chance.

But since Luode said he'd handle it himself, Sylvanas won't interfere.

"When are you setting out?"

"In three days, the vanguard will depart in three days, and the following troops will arrive continuously within half a month, reaching us one month later.

We've agreed to launch an assault on Icecrown Glacier, first striking the Gates of the Damned." Sylvanas said.

This matter had already been discussed in a prior leadership meeting—the Horde's Warchief Thrall was, the Darkspear trolls' leader Vol'jin.

Plus the tauren chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof, her as Queen of the New Beings, and the blood elf prince Kael'thas.

On the Alliance side: human king Varian Magni Bronzebeard, Theramore's leader Jaina, and the night elves' leader Tyrande.

Plus the prophet Velen—all reached consensus: one month later, assault the Gates of the Damned, defeat the Lich King Arthas.

"Got it! During the showdown with the Lich King, I'll appear to help you.

As for other trivial matters, I won't go—I'll let the helpers I brought from another world follow the expeditionary force!

That kid named Claude—watch out, his strength is formidable; I estimate he's not inferior to the Lich King Arthas, and if used well, he's a trump card." Luode said.

Speaking of this luxurious lineup going against Arthas—frankly, Luode feels a bit sorry for Prince Arthas.

After chatting a few more words with Sylvanas, Luode left the queen's chamber, went to the upper guest rooms, and found Thor resting there.

As agreed, I now need to send Thor home and bring the Asgardians to this world.

This time attacking Ulduar, Luode plans to have the Asgardians take the lead, letting Odin face Loken, and also the final ancient god Yogg-Saron.

And during the fight against Yogg-Saron, I'll seek an unexpected opportunity to release a certain ancient goddess, then execute my own plan.

"You're here, Luode—have you finished your affairs? Now can you send me back?" Thor rose from his chair and asked.

"Yes, my affairs here are settled—soon there will be an extremely brutal war.

This time it's about eliminating an ancient god and battling the fallen Titan Watchers—I hope your father, Odin the All-Father, can bring Asgard's army to join the fight." Luode said.

"Happy to help—Asgardians never fear war; I'll bring the Four Warriors of the Celestial Palace to join in." Thor said.

Thor readily agreed to help—Asgardians are indeed very warlike.

"Come on! I'm sending you back now, and I'll bring your people back as well." Luode said.

"Wait a moment, Luode—I hope I can also bring someone along. I promised Miss Tyrande to let her visit my homeland—do you think we can bring her?" Thor gestured to the blue dragon lady beside him and spoke.

Having gotten along well with the blue dragon lady recently, Thor decided to invite her to Asgard's Celestial Palace as a guest.

"Of course there's no problem." Taking her back would also be good to report to your father!

"Thank you for your trouble, Lord Luode." Taeli Gosa bowed to Luode and said.

"Haha, not troublesome at all."

Luode nodded and activated his spatial ability.

A blue light enveloped Thor, as well as Taeli Gosa, and the three of them appeared together in the Asgard palace of the Marvel world.

(End of chapter)