Volume 8: The Road to the Ancient Dragon Chapter 401: Battle of Souls
Oh my god, my second brother is so fast. He captured Xiaoqiang so quickly?
Murphy sat in the town hall, thinking silently.
And the world announcements continue to sound.
Twenty minutes later——
[World Announcement: Storm Prince Varian defeated the Dreadlord Balnazzar...]
Huh? Why is it Balnazzar? Shouldn't it be Mal'Ganis?
Another thirty minutes later—
[World Announcement: Storm Prince Varian defeated the Frost Ghost Lord Cyprus...]
"Damn, this Varian is really fierce. He seems to be going to defeat the Lich King completely."
At this moment in the tavern of Winterfell, although everyone was busy with their own things, in fact, almost all of them were paying attention to the developments of the world announcement.
Not only Winterfell, but almost all the players in the game are paying attention to the development of the Battle for the Frozen Throne.
The original Icecrown Citadel had twelve bosses, but that was the complete form of the Scourge at its late stage. The Lich King was born not long ago and obviously has not yet built up such a huge force. Even the Icecrown Citadel has only one base. Now, the number of bosses in this 'Frozen Throne' dungeon is only six, which is half as many.
Four have been taken care of! Varian thought as he stepped onto the Ice Stairs. Turning back, he saw that only three of the 85 adventurers he brought with him had died in the battle.
It seems that we can bring most of the combat power to the Lich King.
The Fifth Boss——
However, when everyone arrived at the transfer platform in front of them, the BOSS stationed here disappeared, leaving only a group of monsters to delay time.
What's going on?
Everyone was a little puzzled.
Varian (Storm Prince): "Star Scar, who is the fifth boss?"
Although this was the first time we attacked the Frozen Throne dungeon, we still had some understanding of the interior of the dungeon, as adventurers had already sneaked in to conduct reconnaissance.
Star Trace (Rogue): "Death Knight Winter is Coming."
Is it him? Varian was somewhat speechless. Of the four people who came to Northrend with him, only Elsa defected to him, and the remaining three betrayed him.
I didn't expect that they all came to the Lich King for employment.
But it doesn't matter, a mere Death Knight is nothing.
After destroying the undead monsters on the transfer platform, Varian brought Kel'Thuzad, Princess Elsa, and the players who followed him to the location of the final BOSS - the Icecrown Platform.
This is the highest point of the entire Frozen Throne. On the platform at the top, a huge block of ice stands here, emitting a deathly chill. Through the ice, one can vaguely see a set of armor sealed in it. The most conspicuous of them is the helmet. The eye sockets of the helmet emit green fel flames and blue death fire. The blue and green flames seem to have consciousness and are looking out of the ice.
And winter is coming, and he is standing next to the ice, swinging a giant battering ram at the ice.
Winter is Coming (Death Knight): "Master, the enemy is coming. It will be too late if we don't act now. Come out and join me!"
As he spoke, he struck hard again, but the huge iron hammer did not leave even a mark on the ice.
Gul'dan (Lich King): "Fool, this ice crown was created by the power of an artifact. Without Frostmourne, there is no way to break this icy prison."
Winter is Coming (Death Knight): "What? Shit!"
As the two were talking, the sound of chaotic footsteps came from the bottom of the stairs.
Varian took the lead and attacked. Everyone quickly surrounded the Lich King. They were all stunned to see Winter coming with a sledgehammer. This guy didn't go to guard the gate but came to smash the ice.
Varian (Prince of Stormwind): "It ends here, Lich King. You intended to destroy the world - you intended to overthrow the Alliance - well, your evil plans will be shattered today."
Varian really didn't know what the Lich King Gul'dan was trying to do, but it didn't matter. It was definitely not a good thing.
Gul'dan (Lich King): "..."
Gul'dan was so depressed. Ever since he came to the world of the sky, he has been having a bad life. First, the first Battle of the Black Gate failed. With the killing of Blackhand, the warlock's voice in the tribe was completely destroyed by Doomhammer, and he went directly from being the mastermind behind the scenes to a miserable worker.
Then he led his fleet to search for the Tomb of Sargeras. He was full of confidence and thought he would definitely get it, but he was inexplicably attacked by the Black Dragon Legion, and his ship was destroyed and everyone on board died.
After finally getting ashore and getting close to the Great Emperor Shenwu, he thought that if he worked hard he could get some soldiers and do his own tasks, but he didn't expect to be sold out by the Great Emperor Shenwu.
His soul floated to the twisting void and was tortured by Kil'jaeden, and then thrown here to be the Lich King. He thought that he could finally take revenge on the world after lingering on for a while, but he didn't expect that the sword holder he chose didn't play by the rules at all. He seduced the Dragon Rest Alliance and kicked the door directly...
At this moment, Gul'dan couldn't help but feel deep self-doubt in his heart. Could it be that he, the evil boss, was really such a failure?
No, absolutely not! I have planned everything, I am shrewd and calculating, I have unparalleled strategies.
The reason for my failure was just fate (the player), but even fate couldn't stop me.
Gul'dan (Lich King): "Varian, your behavior surprises me greatly. You dare to face your master. You are indeed very brave, although this kind of bravery is very foolish. What are you going to do next? Destroy me? Humph, this is definitely not a choice you will make. I know your inner desire very well. When you briefly held Frostmourne, I glimpsed your inner thoughts.
Power, you crave power, right? Hahaha, then come and take it. In this frozen cage is the Sealer's artifact, the Crown of Domination, which contains countless wisdom of death. If you have the courage, come and take this power."
Varian didn't say anything, but looked at the adventurers beside him.
"Can you see the true nature of this Lich King?"
Lich King (???), world class 5, level 99, health points? ? ? ? .
The thing in front of me is obviously different from the ordinary BOSS.
When several adventurers reported the intelligence they had seen, Varian couldn't help but frown.
Anyway, let's get rid of this Death Knight first.
Once he leaves his post, he loses the attribute enhancement of the BOSS guarding the gate. The health of the Winter is coming is only more than 80,000, which is completely not in the same league as Conan the Barbarian King.
Winter is coming, indeed.
He just knelt down - literally knelt down.
Winter is Coming (Death Knight): "Your Highness Varian, I surrender. I turn from darkness to light. I swear allegiance to you. I will never reconcile with the evil Lich King. Nineteenth sister, please help me say something. Do you remember that I took you to kill the BOSS before?"
Varian (Prince of Stormwind): "I accept your allegiance. Now get out of my way, Prince Winter is Coming."
Winter is coming, so I immediately moved aside obediently.
Varian drew out Frostmourne, suppressed the Lich King 's muttering, and slashed the ice coffin with his sword.
As the ice coffin was shattered, the death armor sealed inside also scattered all over the ground.
The ground was filled with epic equipment, emitting purple light. Among them, a helmet of domination was flashing a dazzling red light - a divine weapon!
Helmet of Domination (Helmet/Artifact)
Plot Items: Unique.
Equipment: Armor +242.
Intelligence +10.
Spirit +10.
Perception +99.
Equipment Effect 1: Command the Undead. Command the undead army. You can sense and control all the undead creatures resurrected by you or the sword holder.
Equipment Effect 2: King of the Dead. The one who wears this crown will become the King of the Dead. Most of the undead creatures will instinctively feel fear and awe of you and be driven by you.
Equipment Effect 3: Frostmourne. You can sense and control the sword holder of Frostmourne, or communicate with him through thoughts.
Equipment Effect 4: Underworld Contract. Anyone wearing this helmet will automatically become a contractor of the Shadow Realm.
Equipment Effect 5: Guardian Ice Coffin. When you fall asleep or lose consciousness, the Helm of Domination will create an indestructible ice coffin to protect the wearer.
Equipment Effect 6: Wisdom of the Undead. This helmet contains the wisdom of all those who have worn it. You can learn and master various combat skills/magic/divine arts/professional skills through this equipment effect.
Equipment Effect 7: Soul Battle (automatically triggered). This helmet houses a powerful soul. The user must defeat the previous owner to gain the right to use the helmet. If the user fails, he will become a puppet possessed by the previous soul.
Item Description: No one knows the exact origin of this helmet.
Some say it was secretly forged by the Demon King as a secret weapon designed to destroy the world.
Some say it comes from the underworld and is a relic of the god of death.
Some also say that it is an immortal holy object created by an ancient evil god.
Regardless of the truth, this helmet undoubtedly hides great power and wisdom. However, those who wear it must bear its weight. The soul of the one who wears it is doomed to suffer eternal horrible torture.
Looking at the helmet in his hand, Varian looked solemn.
He couldn't see the data text on the helmet, but he could feel that the soul in the helmet was looking directly at him through the slits in the eyes.
Kel'Thuzad (Archmage): "Prince Varian, are you sure you want to wear it? The soul of the Lich King lurks within the Crown of Domination. Once you put it on, you will have to fight a battle of souls with the Lich King. If you fail, your soul will be destroyed and your body will be taken over."
Varian's face was solemn. "I am well aware of this, Master Kel'Thuzad."
Kel'Thuzad (Archmage): "Why don't you let me take on this burden? I have a deep understanding of undead magic, and I have a higher chance of winning the battle of souls." Kel'Thuzad suddenly said.
Varian glanced at Kel'Thuzad, but the other party had a calm expression.
"I admit that I do covet the wisdom of the endless death magic in the Crown of Domination, but it is only out of academic curiosity and desire. If you give it to me, I will definitely help you protect the Storm Kingdom after the matter is accomplished."
Kel'Thuzad had a sincere expression on his face, but the adventurers around him immediately began to give Varian crazy looks.
"Don't listen to him, King Wa. Mr. Ke is plotting something."
"Mr. Ke, you are too confident. You don't have the aura of a protagonist. If you dare to wear it, you will be 100% controlled."
"That's right, this kind of thing can only be handled by King Wa."
"Boss Ke, stop pretending. If you really win the Soul War, there will definitely be another Lich King. By then, King Vulcan will definitely be controlled by you."
Kel'Thuzad was furious. These adventurers had absolutely no respect at all.
Varian smiled at him.
Varian (Storm Prince): "Master Kel'Thuzad, thank you for your kindness, but the responsibility of protecting Stormwind Kingdom must be borne by me. Everyone, can I ask you for a favor? If I am defeated in the battle of souls and really controlled by Gul'dan, please kill me and completely destroy my body. Don't let me do anything terrible."
After Varian finished speaking, he slowly sat down on the base left by the broken ice coffin. He closed his eyes and suddenly put the helmet on his head. A strong icy force quickly covered him. In the blink of an eye, the ice coffin formed again, but this time, Varian could be clearly seen inside.
A battle of souls is about to begin.
[World Announcement: In the year 1439 of the Sky Era, Prince Varian Wrynn of the Storm successfully defeated the incarnation of the Lich King and seized the Crown of Domination. In order to gain powerful strength, Varian resolutely put on the Crown of Domination. However, the soul of the previous generation of Lich King hidden in it was not dead, and a soul war began with it.
Prince Varian's body was frozen, and his soul was trapped in a battle. No one knew how long this battle of souls would last, and no one knew who would win in the end. This event has been recorded in the Chronicles of the Sky.
Murphy sighed. Varian finally wore the Crown of Domination, but unlike Arthas in history, he did so as a hero.
Once Varian wins the War of Souls and seizes control of the Crown of Domination, he will become a true king, commanding thousands of undead armies and protecting Stormwind.
I just don’t know whether the people of Storm Kingdom will be able to accept such a king by that time?
One day later——
Aidan (Prince of Alterac): "Rachidanan, I have always seen your hard work. You once fought alongside me to drive out the orcs, and you once went to Northrend with me to explore this icy wasteland.
Your loyalty and perseverance have been proven, and now I, as the leader of the Dragon Knights and the Prince of Alterac, appoint you as the Lord of Winterfell to guard Northrend."
Razidanan: "It is my honor to serve you, Your Highness."
Rachidanan's acting skills remain on point as always. Even in such an exciting moment, he remains calm and his chivalrous etiquette is meticulous.
"This Frost Dragon Fang is the trophy I got when I defeated Bolerius. Now I give it to you. I hope you can use it to protect this land and its people."
Rachidanan took the sword.
A burst of warm applause then broke out.
Murphy dragged Rachidanan's portrait under the icon of Winterfell in the territory system, and the enthronement ceremony was successfully completed.
Murphy looked at the spectators again, "Everyone, I will be returning to Alterac tomorrow. Have you decided where you are going?"
The strengths of these rescued NPCs vary, but at least they are elite level. Murphy has been trying to win them over in the past two days, giving them houses, land, gold coins and gifts, and has successfully recruited half of them.
There were a few others who were willing to tag along temporarily, and overall the experience was fruitful.
