Before the Cataclysm broke out, creatures from the four elemental realms that were stripped away from the material world by Hela could not easily enter Azeroth.
Even powerful kings of elements like Neptulon and Ragnaros can only circumvent the rules by projecting clones.
During the battle in the Molten Core, Sarlayan, who had not yet entered the realm of demigods, witnessed the battle between Ragnaros' clone and Windseeker Sunderland at close range.
Although Ragnaros at that time also had strength that was unmatched by mortals, from Sharyan's current perspective, he was nothing more than a demigod goalkeeper.
At that time, Sunderland, the Prince of Wind, had just recovered from a long period of imprisonment, and the two were equally matched in strength.
If Ragnaros' body in the Land of Fire can be micro-managed throughout the whole process, he may have a chance to defeat Sunderland, who is in poor condition.
However, due to Sarlayan's plan, when Sunderland led the dark iron dwarves and high elves to attack the core of the Molten Core, the Land of Fire was also being raided by the water elemental army headed by Neptulon.
The clone of the Fire Lord, who had no time to distract him, finally drank in hatred, and the more than 200 years of slavery of the Dark Iron Dwarves came to an end.
Among the four kings of the elements in Azeroth, Ragnaros, the Firelord, and Al'Akir, the Windrider, still firmly side with the Old Gods.
Stonemother Therazane was tired of the Old Gods' endless empty promises and had no interest in protecting Azeroth. She maintained a neutral attitude of not helping each other.
Tidehunter Neptulon made a clear-cut decision to side with the Defenders of Azeroth.
After the Battle of Estorant, Sarlayan had a detailed exchange with Neptulon's clone.
From Neptulon's mouth, Sharlayan learned a lot of important information about the elemental world and elemental creatures.
The first is the true strength of the King of Elements.
The King of Elements in Azeroth is not something that a King of Elements raised in a world like Draenor without a star soul can touch.
According to Neptulon, the physical strength of the four kings of elements is indistinguishable. They all have a median strength of level 65, which is slightly weaker than the five guardian dragons.
If you want to quickly improve the strength of elemental creatures, the best way is to expand your territory.
It should be noted that the so-called expansion of territory here is not just a literal meaning.
Strictly speaking, Neptulon's words should be interpreted as expanding the field.
Taking Ragnaros as an example, the Molten Core is a new territory established by the Fire Lord outside the Land of Fire. This underground area full of lava has long been marked by the element of fire.
If the Molten Core continues to exist, when the elemental world and Azeroth are reconnected in the future, Ragnaros and the Fire Lords who also sent clones into Azeroth will be able to assimilate their clones.
Further strengthen your own strength.
This is one of the main reasons why when Sarlayan contacted Neptulon through Duke Hydraxis, the Tidehunter readily agreed to raid the Land of Fire to draw Ragnaros' attention.
Once Ragnaros has a firm foothold in Azeroth, the Firelord's combat power will surpass that of Neptulon, Al'Akir and Therazane, completely breaking the relationship between the four elements.
The balance of power for tens of thousands of years.
And this is obviously something Neptulon, who has a deep hatred for Ragnaros, doesn't want to see.
After all, fire and water are incompatible.
The situation in Draenor is different from Azeroth, but for elemental creatures, the general rules are still the same.
"Expand territory?"
As the eldest brother among the four elements, Godawu asked angrily: "You also know that the situation in Draenor is not optimistic now. Places other than Nagrand have been more or less eroded by evil energy."
"With the Throne of Elements' influence now at its lowest point... can it really expand its territory smoothly?"
Godau's concerns are not unfounded.
In addition to the problem of evil energy erosion, all areas of Draenor are now under lords, and not all forces can accept the entry of elemental creatures.
"Well..."
Sarlayan lowered his head and pondered for a moment: "First of all, don't even think about Shadowmoon Valley and Hellfire Peninsula, the two most polluted places."
"Even the Throne of Elements, which was once at its peak, requires the four kings of elements to gather all their power to create Lucan, the Wrath of the Elements in Shadowmoon Valley. At least in the next few years... or even decades, you don't have to
Target these two areas."
"Besides, whether it's Zangarmarsh, Talador Forest, Blade's Edge Mountains or Frostfire Ridge, I can speak."
"As long as you promise that you will not try to occupy the magpie's nest when you become stronger in the future, I can help you build a bridge and guide you to send your respective subordinates to spread out across Draenor to create elemental realms."
"this……"
The four kings of elements communicated secretly for a while with twinkling eyes, and then Godawu stood up as a representative and raised their questions.
"Mr. Sharlayan Deep Shadow, please forgive me for being stupid, but what are you trying to do by helping us like this?"
Sarlayan smiled calmly: "Don't get me wrong, I don't have any shady conspiracy. This is a win-win proposal."
"As you said, the environment in Draenor is not optimistic today."
"Although I have dispatched many Druyin from Azeroth to try to improve the environment, this is bound to be a long-term project that will take a long time."
"For Delano, after all, we are just outsiders who don't understand the local situation. If the locals can provide assistance within their capabilities, the progress of the environmental improvement project can be greatly advanced."
Sarlayan raised his hand and pointed at the four elemental kings headed by Godau: "In my opinion, you are the most suitable local helpers."
The four elements are the foundation of the world. As the spokespersons of the power of the elements, the elemental creatures naturally have some ability to reshape the world.
Sarlayan is not satisfied with the progress of Draenor's environmental improvement project because it is too slow.
For example, if a lake polluted by evil energy could be purified with the help of water elements, the pressure on the Druids would be greatly reduced.
By analogy, the same goes for soil and air.
The evil volcano in Shadowmoon Valley called the Hand of Gul'dan can theoretically be purified if Godaur and Yinsenlatus, who are more powerful, can work together to deal with it.
However, the current strength of Godau's four people is obviously not enough. They must step by step expand the elemental field and strengthen themselves.
All in all, Sharlayan's help to elemental creatures is not just out of good intentions, he also has his own plans, but this plan is by no means a bad thing for Draenor as a whole.
In any case, Sarlayan took the initiative to offer help, which was a great thing for the elemental creatures.
Today's Throne of Elements is so weak that it cannot even fully spread its influence in Nagrand. It must lower its profile and cooperate with the Mag'har orcs to expand its sphere of influence step by step.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and Sarlayan did not set too high a goal and paint too outrageous a pie for the kings of elements.
In front of the four elemental kings, Sarlayan promised to help them establish a line with the alliance commander stationed in Tallan, and strive to allow the elements to spread their power in Nagrand, the least difficult "newbie village" as soon as possible.
After the elemental creatures have improved to a certain level, Sarlayan will guide them into Zangarmarsh and Talador Forest next door to assist the Druids in purifying the water, soil and air of Draenor.
As Sarlayan said, it's a win-win plan.
Elemental creatures can grow in strength through gradually expanding territory, and other races in Draenor can also enjoy the many invisible benefits of an optimized environment.
In this case, the kings of elements naturally have no reason not to agree.
The last time he came to Nagrand to commission the local alliance garrison to search for the Ashtongue Deathsworn, Sarlayan had met and talked with the commander of Tara.
This time, there was no need for him to make the trip himself. Sarlayan summoned a ghost familiar to run errands and conveyed the Throne of Elements' intention to cooperate to the alliance commander in the Nagrand region.
There is no need for Sarlayan to bother with the subsequent negotiations personally. With the cooperation of the three parties of the Throne of Elements, the Mag'har and the Alliance, this win-win plan should be implemented smoothly.
Busy and forgetful of business, Sarlayan changed his previous serious attitude and became lazy like Onyxia.
"You and the alliance will discuss the details of the subsequent cooperation slowly. Taking advantage of this rare busy period, my family and I will take a good rest."
Godau and the other four hurriedly nodded in agreement: "Of course, you are welcome to the Throne of Elements at any time, so... let's get started first?"
Sarlayan smiled and took out a fishing rod from the space package: "Go, go, don't worry about us... Oni, Jaina, I plan to go to the lake to fish for a while, what about you?"