Chapter 32 Sutras cannot be taken in vain, Loa cannot be passed on
Li Delue was a little embarrassed, but he quickly relieved it with an understatement.
"We came from the Tanaris Desert to visit King Rastakhan of Zandalari."
Talanji was caught off guard when the other person got straight to the point.
"I am the princess of Zandalar. If you want to get from Zandalar, you can tell me first."
It's a pity that Li De didn't give her this face.
"Sorry, there are some things that only the king is qualified to make decisions on."
Talanji was a little sullen, and at the same time he also became curious about the identity of this human race.
"Your identity? The human race. The king of Zandalari. Not everyone can see you."
It seems that she always has to give her some explanation, otherwise she will not be able to pass this level.
"I am the master of Tanaris and the Marshal of the Vast Sea. Zul'Farrak is under my rule. I want to restore the connection with Zandalari that has been severed for thousands of years."
"?!"
Talanji was a little surprised. Zandalar recorded the complete history of the trolls. The name Sand Troll was a little unfamiliar to Talanji, but Zul'Farrak was once one of the big cities in the history of the trolls. There is something about this troll.
The last time records of cities appeared in history was ten thousand years ago!
Now that this city, which had been judged to be dead, once again appeared in Zandalari's sight, Talanji knew that it was indeed not his decision.
"Okay, follow my ship. I'm warning you, it's best not to use any crooked ideas."
Talanji glanced at Li De with some fear, and at the same time glanced at Niebuhr and Sethus with concern. The human heroic warrior and the wild troll who could summon the power of Loa were really an outrageous combination.
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Talanji returned to the ship, and the Dinghai followed them, slowly sailing into the offshore waters of Zandalar.
Previously, the difference could not be seen from a distance of one sea mile. However, at close range, the Dinghai was more than twice the size of the Zandalari warship! Such a large ship suddenly sailed into the Zandalari port and was immediately on the island.
It caused a great response.
After getting off the ship and standing on the port, Niebuhr and Sethus were all jealous for a moment.
Sand trolls have never had contact with trolls from other tribes. In their concept, even if other trolls are stronger than them, their living conditions will not be much better.
But when they saw the Zandalari Island with their own eyes, they actually complained about the injustice in their hearts. How had the sand trolls ever seen such a green scene?!
It was said that it was Niebuhr and the others, and even Li De couldn't help but lament the scenery of Zandalar. No wonder the trolls in history would launch a fierce battle for the Zandalari mountains. The mountains here are beautiful, the mountains are green, and the vegetation is lush.
It is truly a rare treasure.
However, even though he admired Zandalar's outstanding natural environment, Li De still whispered to Niebuhr.
"I tell you to be more reserved and put away this embarrassing look. In the future, our homeland can only be better than this one, not worse than here."
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over the head. Niebuhr suddenly woke up, cursed himself secretly, and then hurriedly gave the order.
Li De then mixed the human and goblin members into the sand troll team during the march. Fortunately for the human race, the goblins and Zandalari were not so friendly in history, so they should try to minimize the possibility of causing trouble.
Sexual pressure is kept to a minimum.
The group of people had just walked out of the port and were about to walk into the island. They met an old troll who looked very impressive.
This troll also wears a gorgeous crown, his skin is gray, and unlike most Zandalari trolls, his waist is a little curved like the trolls outside.
In addition, the most striking thing about this old troll is his pair of huge fangs, which make him look very majestic.
"I have heard that there is a group of people coming to see His Majesty. Do you want to take them to the Golden Throne?"
Facing the old troll who asked the question, Talanji showed respect.
"That's right, Prophet Zul. They claim to be from Zul'Farrak. I think this needs to be confirmed by both my father and the Zanchuli Council."
Prophet Zul was stunned for a moment, took a serious look at the trolls in the team, and then looked at Li De several times. His gaze was so sharp that it actually made Li De a little uncomfortable.
"Zul'Farrak, the Sand Troll... interesting... Originally I wanted to leave for Zul'Farrak... Now it seems that some people have disappeared in the long river of history..."
Zul was speaking incoherently and incomprehensibly, but Talanji was not disrespectful at all. Zul was honored as a "prophet", not because of any position or title, but because he truly has the ability to predict the future!
His words are unclear at the moment, but they may actually be a prophecy.
Zul's strange state soon ended, and he returned to his slow and gentle tone.
"I will inform His Majesty the God King and all the members of the Zanchuli Council about this now. Please trouble the princess and take them to the Golden Throne."
After saying that, Zur ignored everyone and turned around and walked deeper inland. His steps seemed very slow, but he disappeared among the mountains and hills in the blink of an eye!
Talanji had become accustomed to Zul's coming and going like the wind, and calmly guided everyone along the mountain road.
Zandalar is said to be an island, but in fact it has a large land area. It is the largest island and can basically meet the standards of the subcontinent. Li De calculated silently and conservatively estimated that it should be as big as two Tanaris.
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Along the way, Talanji did not let the journey get boring and introduced Zandalar to everyone:
The place where they are now is in the area called Zuldazar in the south of Zandalar, where the capital of Dazar'alor is located.
Of course, even if everyone can see it, Zuldazar has a very special terrain. The continuous mountains gradually rise towards the center. At the highest point in the center of Zuldazar is the majestic city of Dazar'alor, which is worthy of its name.
The city on the hill.
The destination of everyone is the Golden Throne, the highest point in Dazar'alo City, the palace of God King Rastakhan.
"Teacher, I feel the rich Loa atmosphere that I have never experienced before. There are many Loa gods living here!"
During the march, Niebuhr came close to Li De and lowered his voice and spoke excitedly.
Niebuhr indeed kept his voice very low, so low that even Li De could barely hear it.
But there was one person in the group who heard clearly, and that was Talanji. As the princess of Zandalar, Talanji had extraordinary talents, and she received Loa's response at a young age.
Therefore, her senses are many times more sensitive than ordinary people.
'They are very concerned about the existence of Loa... What is their purpose?!'
Talanji's thoughts were changing, but she still hid it very well. As Li De said, it was her father, the God King Rastakhan, who had to decide this matter.
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Nestled among Zuldazar's lush canopy is Rastakhan's chamber, the Golden Throne.
This is a majestic stepped building with sharp edges and corners. It is almost as tall as the Great Pyramid. The interior of the main hall at the top is nearly ten meters high, the width of the hall is 40 meters, and the length of the hall is also 20 meters.
In the center of the palace is the golden throne with a totem pattern. The totem pattern is covered with a large area of gold, symbolizing the power and mystery of the empire.
Sitting on the throne is naturally the God King Rastakhan. Under the throne, on the left and right sides, there are shocking statues. These statues have generally been somewhat abstracted, but they can still be seen as demons.
Loa's idols include dragons, direhorns, velociraptors, pterodactyls, and slender jaws.
Under these statues, there are many seats, and those sitting on them are the Zandalari trolls, the powerful faction of the Zanchuli Council.
At this time, everyone from the God King to every minister was silent, waiting for the visitors in the hall.
"Your Majesty, Princess Talanji has arrived outside the palace with her visitors."
At this moment, a troll wearing a golden helmet, holding a spear, and standing straight came in and reported to Rastakhan in a deep voice.
"Let them in."
Rastakhan, who was wearing a golden helmet and armor, spoke now. His tone was like an ancient god who was about to awaken, and he looked particularly majestic.
Following the God King's order, the announcement was passed one by one among the guards, and finally spread outside the main hall.
Li De, who was waiting outside the palace, felt the full sense of ritual in Zandalar, but was not very shocked. After all, he had seen a more complicated and profound etiquette culture than this.
After giving Niebuhr and others a look, Li De walked towards the palace generously.
In the eyes of Rastakhan and other trolls, they saw a human race who was not tall and burly compared to them, walking to the center of the hall at a fast pace.
He has short black hair, upright features and a resolute expression. His clothes are not fancy, just a decent officer's uniform. He has a giant sword in a dark green monitor lizard leather sheath and is slung across his waist. At this time, he is holding one hand
Hold one end of the scabbard.
The trolls didn't know what kind of etiquette this was, but from the fact that he was holding the scabbard instead of the hilt of the sword, they could feel that it represented peace and did not mean to use force.
I saw this human commander standing tall and speaking loudly with high spirits.
"Marshal Protector of the Great Sea of Tanaris: Lid Victory, salute His Majesty Rastakhan."
This demeanor that was neither humble nor arrogant immediately surprised the trolls.
You must know that despite the Zandalari's long-term glorious isolation and endless sea, they have never stopped observing the continent. Although their main purpose is to control the situation of the Gurubashi and Amani, it does not mean that they know nothing about the history of the human race.
Know.
The human race of Azeroth is actually the product of the degradation of the Vrykul, a creation of the Titans, who were cursed with flesh and blood. Judging from the rise of the human race led by their Emperor Thoradin, the history of the human race is less than 3,000 years old. Compared with the trolls,
Brief as a flash in the pan.
In the eyes of the Zandalari trolls, except for the bloodline of Emperor Thoradin, most humans are either aggressive and arrogant, or weak and insignificant. There are few people who can communicate with trolls with such openness and magnanimity.
"Human race, explain your purpose of coming. My daughter brought me news about Zul'Farrak. Why is it you, the human race, who came to talk to me?"
Li De turned slightly to let Niebuhr out.
"This is the chief of Zul'Farrak, Nibur Sandding. He is my student, and I brought him here to restore the relationship between Zul'Farrak and Zandalari."
Niebuhr took a step forward at the right time. He was still too young after all, and was actually shocked by Rastakhan's pomp. If Li De hadn't supported his elbow without leaving any trace, Niebuhr would have almost lost his balance.
"Nibur Sandding pays tribute to His Majesty Rastakhan. Since Zul'Farrak lost contact with Zandalari thousands of years ago, my people have lost the tradition of the Loa faith.
During this period, I misunderstood the evil god, which brought a long period of suffering to the sand trolls. So I came here this time in the hope of regaining the Loa faith, gaining the favor of at least one Loa, and getting rid of Zul'Farrak
Man’s current mental predicament.”
After hearing Niebuhr's words, Rastakhan was stunned for a while, and then his face showed joy. As for the other Zandalar trolls, their expressions were different, but most of them were happy.
"I'm very pleased, Sand Troll..."
After saying these words, Rastakhan's conversation suddenly changed.
"But I can't agree to you easily."
Niebuhr was already ready to say thank you, but Rastakhan's words made him feel as if he was in an ice cave. He was eager to express something, but Li De motioned him not to speak in a hurry and to listen to what the other party said.
"I am happy to bring back the Loa tradition to each troll tribe, but before that I must be clear about your attitude towards the Loa. Many trolls in history have gone to extremes in order to revive their declining tribes.
The attitude of those trolls towards Loa is not pious. They are short-sighted and use their mouths to feed Loa without restraint, even squeezing Loa's power!
Thousands of years ago, Zul'Gurub, the Gurubashi race who were separated from you on another continent, squeezed the power of Loa, and finally even used cruel blood sacrifices to worship the twisted Soul Reaver Hakkar.
In order to prevent the entire world from becoming Hakkar's blood meal, Zandalari paid a huge price.
The Loa of Zandalari are the gods who protect us, and I will never allow them to be persecuted by evil thoughts. I cannot accept that by using the power of Loa into the cruel wind and sand, I am betraying the trust of Loa!"
Rastakhan's words surprised Li De. It seemed that Zandalari's belief in Loa was much purer than that of Gurubashi, Amani and the like.
But if you think about it carefully, this is also related to Zandalar's unique natural environment. The abundant Zandalari mountains are enough to support the trolls to live a prosperous life. They don't have to rely on the power of Loa to strengthen their bodies to solve their food problems.
question.
Zandalari knows etiquette in a practical way and has no pressure in life. Of course, Zandalari has more energy to seek the spiritual world.
Because of this, the Loa faith of Zandalar completed the transformation from totem worship to polytheistic religion.
Thinking of this, Li De shook his head secretly. In terms of religion and culture, the Zandalari are indeed not on the same level as their fellow tribes. But it is precisely this that makes them a highly idealistic society.
Such Zandalari, lying among the comfortable mountains of Zuldazar, can certainly enjoy prosperity forever.
But once the world undergoes drastic changes, or one day they hope to expand abroad, then they will naturally put themselves in their shoes and understand the actual situation of the vast world.
Not every piece of land can provide adequate food and clothing with very little labor. Races with absolute character flaws due to the curse of flesh and blood have developed complex and cruel killing methods in order to compete for land and wealth.
The Zandalari, who were used to living a stable life, were about to suffer a bloody blow at that time. Although they had the protection of many Loa to prevent their destruction, they were destined to pay a heavy price.
Sure enough, Niebuhr refuted Rastakhan's words without even using Li De.
"I couldn't guarantee it before, but now no matter how harsh the environment is, I can't defeat the sand troll!
Under the leadership of the teacher, the sand trolls have lived a decent life through hard work. We respect nature, cherish nature and transform nature.
What the sand trolls long for is spiritual peace. We need the guidance and enlightenment of the kind Loa, but we don't need to live by squeezing the Loa!
Sand trolls are not despicable wretches, we have our own path to prosperity, and the ships docked in the harbor are proof of that!”
But even a young little troll had the courage to speak like this to him, the god-king who had ruled Zandalar for nearly two hundred years. Rastakhan even admired Niebuhr.
But Rastakhan was not so easily convinced.
"It seems that you admire your teacher very much...Marshal Li De, should I call you this, right? I am very grateful that you can bring new life to my people.
but……
Even if I can accept the sand trolls being ruled by humans, Loa can't!"