In the latest interview, Warcraft Director Ion Hazzikostas talks about Where Anduin went on 9.2.5 and beyond.
Ion Hazzikostas：
"We actually have some answers to this question in Shadowlands. In 9.2.5, there's more to tell about what we've seen. For Anduin, the shadow world's experience has undoubtedly changed him forever, and he will never return to his former form.
It was something he had to deal with. Our current thought is that Anduin will step down as King of Stormwind City and Leader of the Alliance, but he also has his own path to go. That's it, I don't want to reveal too much. ”
In 9.2.5 PTR, players can get further up-to-date information by talking to the leaders of the major factions after watching Sylvanas' trial animation. Among them, Anduin's conversation with the Wolf King explains some things, he said that Trajan will continue to take his place temporarily, and Anduin will continue to stay in the Shadow Realm, letting the Wolf King return to Stormwind City first.
Anduin. Urien: I can't go back, Jean. Not yet.
Jean. Greymaine: But the people need...
Anduin. Urien: In my absence, Trajan will keep the Alliance safe. I know that you will also guard the people we care about... Old wolf.
Jean. Greymaine: Okay. Give yourself a little more time. When you're ready... We are waiting for you at home...
And in Sylvanas's latest novel, the ending also strongly suggests that the little lion will meet with the Queen of TheHeed, perhaps assisting her in saving all the Soul Eaters.
Given that the story of the Shadow Realm is over, but a new, greater threat is looming, Anduin's current decision inevitably links us to one of the whispers of the Eclipse of Rebirth in Ignossas, where we were previously in Neo rossa:
he golden one claims a vacant throne. The crown of light will bring only darkness.
A golden presence occupies an empty throne, and a glowing crown only brings darkness.
This may refer to the current situation, Tulayan is the commander of the Legion of Light, representing the strength of Naru and the Light, and it is indeed occupying the vacant throne at present.
Since the whispers of the ancient gods will basically be prophecies of the subsequent plot, and many of the whispers have been confirmed, then the glowing crown in the back will only bring darkness, which is really intriguing.