At Jaina's request, Velen took Anduin to the Exodar and studied the way of the Holy Light beneath Naruvolos every day.
The path of the Holy Light is very troublesome and requires all kinds of meditation and devout prayers. Anduin is not tired of it. It is entirely because he avoids Varian that he agrees to learn from Velen.
Velen has his own set of opinions about the Holy Light.
"You must open your heart to the Holy Light in order to receive the favor of the Holy Light."
Anduin only felt funny. If he truly opened his heart, Velen, the bastard who betrayed the draenei, should be wiped out under the holy light.
Velen added: "You must meditate quietly, enter an ethereal state, and purify your mind in order to carry more holy light."
Anduin is by no means an honest and obedient child, and he doesn't care about meditation. Whenever Velen takes him to meditate, it's just for show.
Occasionally, he would secretly observe Velen, only to discover that Velen was not meditating most of the time, but was clearly in a daze. Anduin concluded that the so-called meditation was a lie.
But Viren always put on a pious expression and taught earnestly: "Child, the Holy Light will give you spiritual comfort, gain powerful strength, and help you eradicate evil enemies."
Anduin almost laughed out loud. He was a prince, destined to become a king. The so-called king took the lead in charging into battle, that was just a fictional story in the history books.
After all, it is the duty of the soldiers to defend their homeland and kill the enemy bravely. The king only needs to sit in the rear, and Anduin does not agree with this.
Just like dealing with other teachers, Anduin appeared to listen carefully, but in fact he didn't pay attention at all. His Holy Light cultivation failed very much.
But Velen is very patient and does not give up like his former teacher. The lifespan of the draenei is almost eternal. In this regard, Anduin really suffers.
Life in the Exodar is very peaceful. Apart from Velen's nagging, it is not as full of intrigues and intrigues as in Stormwind City.
Anduin has made up his mind to return to inherit the throne after King Varian dies of old age. For political reasons, Velen and Jaina will definitely provide support.
The only thing that made Anduin unhappy was that Naruvolos had a low opinion of Anduin. Although Naaru rarely talked directly with the living, Anduin clearly felt Volos's contempt.
During his usual daily meditation, the bored Anduin half-opened his eyes to peek at what Velen was doing, only to find that Velen's expression was abnormal and different from the past.
This time, Viren seemed to have really entered a meditative state, or some kind of mysterious realm. He closed his eyes tightly and whispered as if he was dreaming.
"No, no, great Naaru, humans can accept the Holy Light."
"Holy light will change human souls, just like fishy meat can release an alluring aroma after being cooked. Please believe me, their souls are very delicious."
Anduin was frightened after hearing this. After many days of study, Anduin gained some understanding of the Holy Light and the Naaru.
The Naaru make a living by devouring souls, and the souls of mortals are like good medicine, slowing down or even reversing the Naaru's descent into darkness.
After possessing the Holy Light, the combat effectiveness of the Draenei has not increased significantly, and they are far from being able to compete with their former compatriots, the Eredar who used evil energy.
Holy light is just a kind of energy. Not only is it inferior to evil energy, it also has no obvious advantages over arcane energy and elemental power. However, the Draenei are so obsessed with the holy light.
Could it be that the Naaru gave the Draenei holy light to make their souls delicious, just like roasting meat on a fire?
After drawing this inference, Anduin was on pins and needles and almost immediately wanted to escape from the Exodar.
But then, Velen's words that sounded like he was mumbling in his sleep made Anduin feel at ease.
"The great Naaru, Anduin is a good young man. I see the shadow of his youth in him. He will definitely be able to serve the Holy Light seriously like me and provide a steady stream of food for the Naaru.
All you need to do is give him the Holy Light."
Like Velen, do you sell the souls of your people in exchange for powerful power?
Anduin hesitated, thought about it carefully, and felt that there was nothing wrong with this.
From then on, Naruvolos's attitude towards Anduin changed significantly. Anduin felt the kindness of the Holy Light more than once, and the warm Holy Light secretly changed Anduin.
It's like raw meat being smoked on a fire, gradually exuding an alluring aroma.
Although Anduin still practices his own way in the Holy Light and is careless, his power of Holy Light has grown rapidly and can vaguely compete with Velen.
"I am Prince Anduin, the only heir to the throne of Stormwind City and the future leader of the Alliance."
Whenever Anduin shouts such words, or recites them silently in his heart, he can receive powerful support from the Holy Light, and there is no need to open his heart or meditate at all.
Anduin's growth makes Velen happy. At this moment, Anduin is like inheriting a steady stream of wealth, he just needs to learn to spend money.
Velen changed the content of his teachings and taught Anduin the skills to use the Holy Light. Unfortunately, Anduin did not focus on this and never seriously learned the skills of the Holy Light.
Subsequent facts proved that Anduin's attitude was correct.
The Black Prince Wrathion led Jaina and Thrall into the Exodar. With Jaina's help, Wrathion and Velen met for the first time.
Wrathion was very rude and said straight to the point: "I know the tricks of the Holy Light, and I also understand your purpose. Prophet Velen, we are not enemies."
Viren deliberately pretended to be confused: "I don't understand what you are talking about!"
The strongest negotiation skill is of course threats. Wrathion smiled evilly:
"Velan, you are already old. You have gone too far on the road of Holy Light and can no longer turn back. The Holy Light has left countless imprints on your soul. If you try to accept evil energy again, you will die immediately.
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"I will not abandon the Holy Light." Velen said loudly, with an extremely determined attitude.
"But the Light will abandon you."
Wrathion said loudly:
"It only takes a little trick to prevent you from feeling the Holy Light. Without the Holy Light, you are just a dying old man. Guess how those Draenei who are dissatisfied with you will treat you?
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Velen frowned deeply, wondering if Wrathion had such ability.
The mysterious arrivals, super creatures from the depths of the universe, may not be very powerful, but their extraordinary wisdom and profound knowledge are as incomprehensible as the stars and the sea.
After thinking for a long time, Viren, who was worried, chose to give in.
"I can let you see Prince Anduin, but you have to remember that he must accept the Holy Light."
Wrathion nodded with satisfaction and said in a cadence:
"I will not hinder the Holy Light Legion's plan. I will only maximize the remaining value. Human beings have great potential. It would be a pity to just provide food for Naaru. By the way, I will prove to you that at the critical moment, the Holy Light
How unreliable."
Viren's eyes became cautious: "As you wish, the mysterious arrival."
Wrathion waved his hand, and Thrall came up to him obsequiously, like a pug trying to please his master. Velen even saw a wagging tail.
"Anduin must be very proud to have obtained the powerful power of Holy Light. Thrall, let the poor prince realize the cruel reality, just like you did to Jaina."