chsdbacks Chapter 413 Phoenix Reborn
Chapter 413 Phoenix Reborn
Chapter 413 Phoenix Reborn
This sudden commotion caught the attention of Gandalf, Arwen, and others.
Even Aragorn and others who were leading their armies to wipe out the remaining forces of Mordor immediately ordered themselves to move away from the area of the eruption of Mount Doom upon discovering signs that it was about to erupt again.
"What's going on? Shouldn't Mount Doom have fallen silent with Sauron's demise? Why has it erupted again so quickly?" Boromir, who was also leading the Gondorian army to purge Mordor, was filled with worry and confusion. "Could it be that Sauron is not dead yet?"
"Don't worry, I think this has nothing to do with Sauron, Boromir," Gandalf said, shaking his head as he gazed at the volcano that had become active again in the distance. "I have a feeling this isn't going to be a bad thing."
Now that the search for Duir has been fruitless for a long time, and Duir was the last person to disappear at Mount Doom, Gandalf has a vague premonition that the volcano's activity is very likely related to Duir.
The volcano seemed to be brewing something, becoming increasingly active, with the magma inside the crater constantly boiling and flames shooting into the sky.
The Allied forces that were clearing Mordor had to retreat and move away from the area around Mount Doom.
Only Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, Gimli, Almere, Elrohir, Elladan, and others, either riding flying brooms, thunderbirds, eagles, or winged horses, along with Gandalf, Elrond, and many Hogwarts professors and Aurors, flew over Mount Doom to quietly observe the eruption.
The volcano became increasingly violent, its body constantly shaking, and the lava leaping like a red dragon, as if in a final burst of light, about to erupt all the lava it contained.
But just when everyone thought the volcano was about to erupt, a loud and melodious cry came from inside the volcano, and a huge phoenix, bathed in volcanic lava, spread its wings and flew out of the volcano.
The phoenix is enormous, standing seven or eight meters tall with a wingspan of twenty or thirty meters, almost the same size as the thunderbird or the giant eagle.
At the same time, its feathers are gorgeous and sacred, displaying a golden-red color and radiating a five-colored glow. The feathers also burn with golden flames, emitting a golden light like the sun, just like a bird of the sun.
The phoenix's song was very melodious and full of courage, hope, and comfort, spreading throughout the entire Mordor region.
When every pure-hearted and kind person hears this, it seems to infuse them with strength, making them fearless, courageous, and hopeful.
Those who harbored evil intentions and committed numerous wicked acts, along with the creatures of darkness, felt an unfounded fear, were filled with apprehension, and fled in panic.
Even Hilob, the giant spider living in the Shadow Mountains on the border of Mordor, was so frightened by the phoenix's song that he hid in the deepest part of the cave and dared not come out.
The birth of the phoenix seemed to have exhausted the last embers of the doomsday volcano.
The volcanic eruption immediately ceased, the subterranean fire extinguished, the scorching magma cooled rapidly, and the temperature of the entire volcano decreased at a visible rate.
It is even possible that in just a few years, this largest volcano in Central Asia will become a completely extinct volcano.
The phoenix circled above Mordor, radiating a powerful and sacred aura, its flames and light continuously purifying the darkness of Mordor.
Wherever they went, the haze dissipated, the sky cleared, and countless plants and trees miraculously sprouted from the barren, lifeless land, growing tall and strong. Polluted rivers were also restored to their pristine state.
This miraculous scene left everyone who witnessed it wide-eyed, mouths agape, and eyes filled with disbelief.
Only Gandalf looked at the phoenix in the sky that brought miracles, his face full of joy and blessing.
"Duir!" Alwen looked at the phoenix soaring and circling, his eyes filled with tears of joy and excitement, and he rode the Thunderbird Solondo impatiently towards the phoenix.
Upon hearing Alwen's voice, the giant phoenix also flew towards her rapidly, shrinking as it got closer, until it finally transformed back into human form in mid-air.
Dui stood in mid-air, his smile bright and gentle, opening his arms to welcome his wife, Alvin.
"Alwen, I'm back."
At this moment, Dui was completely different from before. He radiated a faint glow and carried an aura of holiness, purity, and power. Every move he made resonated with the natural world around him, and there was a faint trace of magic accompanying him.
Without even relying on any power, he stood in mid-air, strolled through the void, came aboard the Thunderbird, and gently embraced his wife.
"I'm sorry to have worried you, Alvin."
Alvin shook her head. Understanding and considerate, she didn't ask what had happened these past few days. She simply looked him up and down with loving eyes to make sure he was alright: "It's good that you're back. Elses and Ellos missed you very much."
Hearing about her two children, Du Yi's eyes softened, and she said, "I miss them too. Let's go home right away!"
His eyes swept over Mordor below; now that Sauron was gone, the rest were no longer his concern.
After Dui and Arwen finished expressing their feelings to each other, Gandalf rode up on his flying broomstick with a smile. He looked at Dui in amazement and joy.
"Congratulations, Duir! I didn't expect you to take this step so quickly, possessing power comparable to Maiar. This is an unparalleled achievement!"
"Thank you, Gandalf. I was just lucky," Dui said, though his whole being radiated joy.
Gandalf's praise is not an exaggeration. From the beginning of elves and humans to the present day, very few have been able to break the shackles of their souls and transcend the mortal realm to become gods.
One known figure is Eyarndir, the father of Elrond. As a half-elf, he was a key figure in turning the tide of the First Age war. He traveled across the sea to Valinor to request the Valar's aid in Middle-earth against Morgoth, thus igniting the War of Wrath.
Furthermore, he made indelible and outstanding contributions in the War of Wrath, slaying the most powerful dragon Angargan. When the dragon fell, it crushed Morgoth's fortress, Mount Un'Goro, laying a crucial foundation for victory in the war.
After the war, he wore the Silmarillion on his head and sailed the canonized Venkirot in the sky and ocean, transforming into the star of hope, Eyarendil.
The other was Glorfindel, the lord of the Golden Flower family, one of the twelve families of Gondolin. After the fall of Gondolin, he fought the Balrog alone during the survivors' escape and ultimately perished with the Balrog, sacrificing his life to buy time for everyone to escape.
Because of the immense value of his sacrifice, Glorfindel was forgiven by the Valar and reborn, his power even reaching the level of the Maiar, and he became the only Elf allowed to return to Middle-earth.
Both of these individuals are known to have broken free of their soul shackles, achieved transcendence, and possessed Maiar-level power.
And now, Dui has also completed such a transformation, reaching the level of the Maya.
Moreover, this transformation was achieved in just a few decades.
Both Eyarendil and Glorfindel were elves who underwent a long period of time before finally ascending to immortality.
Gandalf was amazed by the speed at which his power increased.
It's worth noting that even Elrond and Galadriel haven't reached the Maiar level yet.
Galadriel, in particular, is the most powerful elf in Middle-earth, whose power is close to that of the Maiar, but she has never taken that step.
Therefore, at this moment, Dui is the most powerful being in Central Continent.