Rise of the blood elves

440【The beginning of practice】

Angmar followed the leading monk from White Tiger Temple and walked along the winding stairs down the mountain.

The shouts of exerting force are endless, and as far as the eye can see, there are training grounds and competition grounds built on the mountainside, which are full of wooden dummies used to hone skills.It was snowing heavily, and monks in plain white short robes were competing in martial arts, sweating profusely, with faint steam steaming from their heads; some were sitting on futons, breathing toward the east, or listening quietly to the monk lecturers. teach

Angmar soon discovered that the cultivation of these monks was quite good, at least comparable to the black-clad monks and guards he saw guarding the Setting Sun Pass.He didn't count them in detail, but there were not ten but eight training grounds along the way, all of which were fully occupied. This was just in the direction of the back mountain. There might be twenty or thirty such training grounds in the entire Baihu Temple complex, and they were all fully occupied. I'm afraid there must be five to six hundred monks training inside.

Not to mention the other three temples of the Supreme Deity.

Deep in Niuzao Temple, there must be a lot of defensive strength on the Mantis Plateau outside the Panlong Spine.Angmar had been deeply puzzled by this. The mantid regarded the Pandarian tribes and the Supreme God as enemies. Why was the temple of Black Bull Niuzao built on the land of a powerful enemy?

Although there is no clear record in history, it is logically speculated that the completion of this temple should be before the establishment of the Mogu Empire.After the completion of Panlong's Spine, Niuzao Temple was isolated from the high wall. The Pandaren, Buffalo people and other tribes that once lived on that land were all moved into Panlong's Spine by the brutal Mogu rulers. They were taken as slaves. From then on, the mantid who came north from the Dread Wasteland in the south gradually encroached on that land, hence the name "Mantis Plateau".

It wasn't until the thousands of years of rule of the Mogu Empire were overthrown by the various races that the Mantid's control over that land declined.The main reason is because of the immigration of the buffalo people, a warlike and warlike race.After overthrowing the Mogu tyranny with other tribes, the buffalo people spent a honeymoon period with the other tribes, but eventually broke away from the tribes due to their uncontrollable aggressive nature. Some tribesmen were tired of the violent life and longed to find a way to find a way to survive in the demonic world. They lost their faith and freedom during the ancient rule and chose to migrate north.The tribesmen who stayed near Mount Hyjal rediscovered their past traditions and became kind and loyal tauren for later generations. Those who went to the far north to settle became the yak natives of Northrend after the Great Sundering.The remaining ones who didn't want to leave stayed away from the Pandaria tribes and chose to settle in the narrow land outside the dragon's spine in the Kun-Lai Mountains. Although they would face the threat of the mantid, they were better than freedom.

At that time, the Pandaria tribes' faith in the Supreme God had been restored, the Niuzao Temple was rebuilt, the Pandaren Empire sent heavy troops to defend it, and the buffalo people moved in. These two changes changed the situation in the Mantis Plateau and directly weakened the Pandaria Plateau. The Mantid's control over the land has become a hotbed of skirmishes today and for generations to come.

From Angmar's point of view, even if the mantid did not dare to attack a temple where a wilderness demigod was seated, the temple would still need at least thousands of elite soldiers to ensure safety on weekdays, and this would double during the hundred-year reincarnation period.

As for the Zhuhe Temple located in the Krasarang Jungle in the south, it is difficult to judge. It is conservatively estimated that there must be hundreds of monks, pilgrims and even believers learning the true meaning of hope under Chi Jing's teachings.

As for the Qinglong Temple in the Emerald Forest, since Yulong's Mist Weaving Way is difficult to learn and even more difficult to master, the number of monks there may be less than that of the White Tiger Temple, but it is definitely more than that of the Zhuhe Temple.Not to mention that this supreme god is the most devout one among the Jinyu people.

Coupled with the troops needed to defend the Dragon's Spine, the monks' holy land "Zen Yuan" is the monks in the Shado Zen Monastery. In this way, the power of the Pandaren Empire, or the Pandaria tribes, during the War of the Ancients , this is true and cannot be underestimated.This is different from what he learned in his last life

According to historical statements, the Pandaren, who yearn for a peaceful life like idle clouds and wild cranes, have been weak and vulnerable since the overthrow of the Mogu Empire. They have no standing troops at all. Even when the Alliance tribes invaded Pandaria in later generations, the Pandaren's military weapons The power is only the few hundred monks of the Shado-Pan. This is completely illogical.The hundred-year reincarnation of the Mantid continues, how can such a small number of people possibly guard the Dragon's Spine?

But since this concrete world is far more logically consistent and broader than what I know, it all makes sense.

When passing a suspension bridge suspended between cliffs, through the gap between the two peaks, Angama saw row upon row of monks' chambers and courtyards gradually extending towards the foot of the mountain. That was the living area for the monks of the White Tiger Temple, and it was also used by everyone. Pilgrims and believers from far and wide live here.

After walking across the suspension bridge and entering the living area, the leading monk, who had been silent all this time, began to introduce: "This is the living area of ​​the temple. The upper half of the mountain near the mountain is the living area for pilgrims, and the foot of the mountain is the living area for the monks. In the living area, there are some training venues, and the masters in the temple will also open their doors to teach in the early morning and evening every day, and you can go and observe."

Angmar was a little confused as to why the monks lived outside the temple.

Just as he was about to ask a question, as if he had noticed his doubts, the leading monk explained: "Because we will do some chores. Cutting firewood, clearing the snow on the road, and carrying the goods brought by the land elf caravan. The warehouse is built in At the foot of the mountain, it is more convenient to live outside. Moreover, most of the pilgrims are ordinary people who have not practiced martial arts. They live far away and cannot bear the hard work of going up the mountain."

Angma suddenly realized that he looked back and saw that the main building of the White Tiger Temple on the main peak was already quite far away and was only the size of a fingernail.Although it is easy to go up the mountain but difficult to go down, and there is still snow on the steps, making it impossible to go down quickly, it took nearly two hours to reach the foot of the mountain, which shows the scale of the temple.

As they moved forward, many pilgrims said hello to the leading monk, while pointing and whispering to Angmar, an outsider. After all, no one had ever seen a humanoid creature like him before.At this time, the leading monk would politely return the favor.It can be seen that this monk is very popular with everyone, and he should be responsible for receiving pilgrims.

As they walked, Angmar smelled the aroma of the food, and her stomach growled unsatisfactorily. Then she remembered that she had set off in the early morning. It was already early in the morning and she hadn't had breakfast yet.Following the scent, pilgrims wearing various costumes lined up in an orderly manner in front of a house with a roof full of chimneys, and smoke curled up from every chimney.

This is not freeloading. During the period of recovery at Setting Sun Pass, Angmar learned a lot about the customs and customs of the Pandaren through Commander Fang and Wanhua.

The temples of the Supreme God are maintained by their respective followers or devotees.Food mainly comes from the self-cultivation of these Pandaren, but only the Qinglong Temple in the Emerald Forest is completely self-sufficient. The other three temples are all far away from the water of life in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, and the harvests are poor.

Although the Zhuhe Temple located in the Krasarang Jungle is also an area where the tributaries of the Water of Life flow, by the time they get there, the life breath in the water has already been absorbed by the Valley of the Four Winds, and it can only be regarded as better than nothing.The most miserable ones are the Niuzao Temple, which has a limited area, and the Baihu Temple, which is located in high cold and difficult to cultivate.

The monks of Baihu Temple have always been able to grow some cold-resistant highland barley as their staple food.Vegetables and fruits are provided by the land spirit caravans traveling from various places. In addition, pilgrims also ensure the diversity of food for the monks of Baihu Temple.Pandaren who come here to find peace of mind, even if they set off from the remote Valley of the Four Winds and the journey lasts for two months, will still go to great lengths to push a cart filled with their own vegetables, bring pickles and some other things that are not available in the world. The rotten food along the way is given to the monks in the temple. After that, they will stay here for a while, listen to the white tiger Xuenu preaching wisdom and truth, and then leave for the return journey.

"That's the dining room over there, but the dining spot for the monks in the temple is not there. I'll point it out to you later when you pass by. The dining room serves meals every morning, noon, and evening. But the temple residents live in poverty, and there is little meat supply. If you have a big appetite, you can go out to hunt some game in the mountains during your free time in the middle of each month, and the chef in the dining room will help you cook it."

Angmar nodded, "So my residence is in the monk area."

"Of course," the leading monk smiled, "Don't you think you are a trainee? It's not that easy to learn to control power. It can take as little as three to five years and as long as more than ten years. Although it varies from person to person, but In the end, it can't be too much. I must remind you that everyone is equal in Baihu Temple, and the temple rules are strict and cannot be violated. There is no specialization. Even the emperors who came here to practice must regard themselves as ordinary people. A member of the warrior monks chops his own wood, draws his own water, strictly observes the rules and precepts every day, and practices the way of the warrior monks."

Walking on the main road that connects the living area from north to south, you can see diagonally downward that there is a very large courtyard at the end of the monk's room.Looking at the direction they were heading, it was obvious that their destination was there. After arriving, the monk asked him to wait for a while and walked in on his own.

Angmar looked around, this should be the warehouse.The yard was filled with goods tied with oilcloth, and many yaks and camels were tied to the mooring posts. The air was filled with the stench of livestock, and monks were cleaning inside from time to time.

This is at the edge of the living area, below the foot of the mountain.After the land elf caravan passed through the gate of the back mountain, they all gathered here, negotiated and traded with the consul monk in the warehouse, and then unloaded the goods.

After a while, the monk who led the way came back, holding a set of thick winter robes and a set of underwear in his arms. This should be the smallest size, but it was still a bit too big for Angmar. There was a pile of baggage with bulging contents and the smell of medicine. It might be the medicine used for bruises during training.In addition there were some odds and ends of personal belongings.

"Let's go, I'll take you to your residence." Then the monk who led the way took him to a small courtyard in the corner. The courtyard was very small, with hoes and other farm tools placed inside the fence, and a pile of snow-covered Firewood.Pushing open the door, the interior space of the twenty- to thirty-square-meter house is very simple.There is an earthen kang in the corner of the room, a copper stove in the middle, a table with an oil lamp, a few chairs, and a bookshelf.

"The firewood in the yard is enough for three days. If the weather gets cold and you need to burn the kang, you can go to the pine forest in the back mountain to cut trees, right over there." The leading monk pointed to a pine forest outside the window, "The dining room is opening. You can go over and have something to eat. That’s it, I have other things to attend to, and someone will explain the temple rules and all the precautions to you later.”

After that, the leading monk bowed slightly, opened the door and left.

Angmar put his personal belongings on the table, sat down on the cold earthen bed, rubbed his sore calf with one hand, and touched the thick quilt with the other, and fell into deep thought.

My life in Baihu Temple seems to have unfolded like this.