From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 764 "Tomorrow, the Empire will open two new spatial gates simultaneously."

"Ah."

A deep reply echoed in the empty hall, like the lingering sound of ancient bells and chimes, dispelling the slight relaxation brought about by Halsey's joking remark.

The source of the sound was Sui Yang, who stood in the center of the hall.

He wore a magnificent robe with a black base and the imperial dragon emblem embroidered with dazzling gold thread. His figure was imposing, and just by standing there, he seemed to be the center of the entire universe.

However, incongruous with this supposedly relaxing celebratory moment, he was "surrounded" by dozens of hard-light screens emitting a soft white glow.

On these screens, dense streams of data, complex strategic star maps, real-time monitoring images of key nodes in various universes, and analytical reports on resource allocation, public opinion, and even subspace energy fluctuations are flowing at an astonishing speed.

Clearly, even on his "birthday," a day of national celebration and gathering of his descendants, this supreme ruler of the human empire never truly escaped for a moment the heavy responsibility of maintaining the fate of billions of lives.

Halsey seemed to be quite used to this sight.

She walked calmly through the "curtain" made of light and shadow data, and walked to a position slightly behind Sui Yang. She bowed slightly and gave a simple yet respectful greeting.

Then, she looked up, her gaze sweeping over the dazzling screens, and asked in her characteristic playful tone:
"Why did you suddenly decide to hold such a grand birthday banquet? Your Majesty, in my memory, I have never seen you hold such a 'grand' celebration before."

Sui Yang's gaze remained fixed on the constantly updating data, only glancing at her out of the corner of his eye. His eyes were as deep as the starry sea, revealing no emotion.

He did not immediately elaborate, but stated in a calm yet unquestionable tone:

"The Empire needs a celebration to further unite people and solidify its sense of belonging. In addition, with the Primarchs scattered across different regions, the channels of communication between different universes still need to be strengthened. This is a rare opportunity."

His answer was concise and pragmatic, perfectly in line with the mindset of a supreme ruler.

Halsey nodded slightly in understanding.

“Indeed, there are good reasons,” she said, her tone regaining its usual calm.

However, without Sui Yang needing to explain further, Halsey, knowing him well, had already discerned the deeper, unspoken reason.

This emperor, who bore the heavy burden of the entire human empire, endured day and night the thoughts, prayers, pains, and even the whispers of despair from countless beings within the vast empire's territory. The mental pressure he felt was unimaginable to ordinary people.

His offspring, the Primarchs of the Empire, are rarely seen as they spend most of their time waging war or governing in distant star systems.

At this moment, perhaps deep down he is no different from ordinary "empty nesters" who yearn for their children and grandchildren to be around them and enjoy the joys of family life; he just hides this feeling very deeply.

The only one who could stay by his side for a long time and share some of his loneliness with his calm and reliable demeanor was probably Primarch Vulcan, who was known for his loyalty and craftsmanship.

In fact, Sui Yang's motives were indeed as described.

He certainly hopes to improve the people's happiness index and consolidate his rule by "paying out of his own pocket".

At his level, worldly wealth and power could no longer stir even the slightest ripple of desire.

If, hundreds of years ago, before the empire was established and when he was merely Atlas's "immortal mortal" boss, he might have had some aspirations for these things, now, they are like fleeting clouds.

At this moment, what he longs for most is perhaps simply to see the children, witness their growth, feel the bond of blood ties, and find some solace in this brief gathering.

However, beneath this seemingly harmonious banquet, there are hidden undercurrents.

The "Omega" and "Alpha Rhys" appearing at the banquet were actually played by Alphas using their superb disguise skills.

Even their Primarch brothers failed to detect anything amiss.

Because the real Alpha Reis and Omega had already been ordered to lead a team of the most elite Alpha Infiltrators into the perilous depths of the warp.

Their mission is to attempt to locate ahead of time and infiltrate the Warhammer 40k universe to lay the foundation for the Imperium's future space portal and the implementation of a new integration plan, carrying out extremely dangerous and top-secret pioneer missions.

Apart from Sui Yang himself and a very small number of core high-ranking members of the Alpha Legion, no one knows the true whereabouts of the twin prototypes.

Just then, Sui Yang seemed to have temporarily finished dealing with his current affairs. He raised his hand and waved it, and the dozens of hard light screens around him vanished like fireflies scattered by the wind, instantly turning into specks of light and disappearing without a trace, making the hall seem much emptier.

He turned his gaze entirely to Halsey.

"How is Project Divine Seal progressing?"

Sui Yang cut straight to the point, his voice steady and attentive.

Upon hearing this, Halsey's usual teasing expression vanished completely, replaced by seriousness and solemnity.

She gathered her thoughts briefly, then began her report in clear and precise language:
"Your Majesty, the research has entered the stage of in-depth analysis and application exploration."

We successfully used information encoding technology reverse-engineered from silicon-based matrices, combined with the psionic guidance of the War Maidens, to 'format' and 'reprogram' the captured divine seal units.

Preliminary experiments show that the signal waves emitted by the modified divine seal exhibit a significant 'rejection' and 'purification' effect on common low-level entities in the subspace, effectively neutralizing the chaotic energy field required for their existence.

As she spoke, she gestured in the air with her finger, using a holographic device to display a simple schematic diagram of energy interaction.

"The key is that we are trying to use the inherent 'material reconstruction' property of the Divine Seal to guide it in a controllable direction."

The goal is no longer the chaotic mutation of flesh and blood, but rather targeted 'orderly restoration'—

For example, rapid biological physical damage, reconstruction of polluted ecosystems, or even attempts to purify individuals suffering from mild subspace corrosion at the 'biological level'.

Risks still exist, especially the backdoor for psychological interference must be completely sealed off, but theoretical models and preliminary data from live experiments on non-human, Class D personnel show that it is highly feasible.

It's like an extremely dangerous double-edged sword, but we're trying to forge an absolutely reliable hilt for it, transforming it from a source of chaos into a weapon against chaos.

Her report was well-organized, explaining both the achievements and the risks and future directions, without any exaggeration or concealment.

She concluded by saying, "Based on the above research, we have successfully manufactured three experimental models of the 'Order Seal'."

Currently, one of them is housed in a top-level isolation research facility on Earth 20, while the other two are located in a deep underground laboratory on Planet Shield 7 in the 20th Universe, guarded by the elite Imperial Warriors under Sui Meng's command and the most stringent energy barrier.

She changed the subject, her tone becoming cautious:

“We have not yet conducted a full-power formal activation test on it. In theory, everything is feasible, but I am worried that once the ‘order field’ of the Divine Seal is fully deployed, its unique energy, which is completely opposed to the chaos of the subspace, is very likely to attract the strong attention and fierce reaction of the Chaos God and its minions, just like lighting a lighthouse in a dark ocean.”

Her gaze sharpened: "They will likely go to any lengths, even resorting to a desperate, 'what the hell' approach, to completely destroy the research facilities and experimental seals before we fully master this technology."

Even with the Imperial Guards guarding the area, we will inevitably suffer huge losses in the face of the reckless onslaught of Chaos, and innocent civilians may even be affected.

After all, once the 'Order Seals' belonging to the human empire achieve full-scale mass production and deployment, the whispers, corruption, and mental attacks of chaos within their stable regions will become completely ineffective against intelligent life within their range. This is tantamount to severing a vital arm of chaos's encroachment on the real universe, and they will certainly not stand idly by.

After listening to Halsey's analysis and concerns, Sui Yang's calm and composed face showed no hesitation or fear.

Instead, a resolute golden glint flashed in his eyes.

"For this reason, the mass production and deployment of the Divine Seal should be put on the agenda immediately and promoted as the highest priority strategic project of the Empire."

The Emperor's voice was steady and powerful, carrying an absolute confidence that overlooked the battle: "Chaos is the ultimate obstacle that the human empire, and indeed all human civilizations in the universe, must eliminate in order to achieve eternal peace."

We cannot stand still out of fear of their counterattack. Only by taking the initiative and acquiring weapons capable of completely suppressing them can we end this conflict that has lasted for countless ages.

He looked at Halsey, his eyes filled with trust and expectation:

"Risks certainly exist, but the Empire's power is sufficient to meet any challenge. Go ahead and do it, Catherine. All the Empire's resources will serve this plan."

"I understand, Your Majesty."

Halsey nodded solemnly, keeping this weighty responsibility and trust firmly in mind.

Afterwards, Sui Yang slightly adjusted the luxurious black robe with gold patterns, smoothing out its wrinkles.

He turned toward the hall's exit and calmly said to Halsey beside him, "Alright, this is officially my birthday banquet. As the host, it's time to face the many guests. Let's go."

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Halsey nodded slightly and silently followed his steps.

When Emperor Sui Yang appeared at the entrance of the palace and stepped into the square, which was already illuminated by the starlight and the dazzling lights, it was as if a boulder had been thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves.

The first to notice him were the Imperial elites in the square. Whether they were Primarchs chatting and laughing or officials and generals talking in hushed tones, they all stopped what they were doing at the same time and turned their eyes to that tall and imposing figure.

Then, as if guided by an unseen force, everyone—

All the Primarchs knelt down on their right knees without hesitation and in unison, bowing their heads to pay the highest tribute to the supreme rulers of mankind.

The bustling square fell silent in an instant, with only the sound of flags fluttering in the night wind.

Sui Yang's gaze swept calmly over the kneeling crowd. He raised his right hand and casually waved it. A gentle yet irresistible wave of spiritual energy spread out, clearly conveying his will:

"No need to be polite."

Only then did everyone feel a warm force lifting them up, and they all stood up straight, but the reverence in their eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

Sui Yang did not linger in the crowd. He strode towards the specially built speech platform at the edge of the square, which offered a wide view.

This location was carefully designed so that not only the guests in the square could see the emperor, but also the countless people celebrating in the area surrounding the imperial palace below could look up at their emperor.

All the Primarchs, along with core members such as Alexia, Athena, Tinas, and Halsey, as well as a host of the Empire's highest-ranking officials and generals, spontaneously gathered behind Sui Yang, like stars surrounding the moon, silently demonstrating the power of the Empire's core.

Soon, the people outside the palace below also noticed the emperor's appearance.

At first, there were sporadic exclamations, but then, like a wildfire, cheers and shouts swept across the land like a tsunami.

Many people from different universes who had personally experienced darkness and despair and were ultimately saved by the Empire were moved to tears, spontaneously clasping their hands together or gesturing the dragon emblem on their chests, offering heartfelt prayers.

To them, Emperor Sui Yang was not only a ruler, but also the embodiment of faith who brought light, order, and hope.

Sui Yang stood on the edge of the high platform, looking down at the lights and crowds below that were as dazzling as a galaxy, stretching to the horizon.

He didn't use any amplification equipment; he simply channeled his vast, boundless spiritual energy, allowing his voice to resonate directly in the hearts of every citizen of the empire—peaceful, clear, yet possessing a soul-stirring power.
"My people."

The simple four words instantly silenced all the noise, and countless people listened with bated breath.

"Today, we are gathered here not to celebrate the birthday of any individual."

We gather here to witness a microcosm of an era, to celebrate the glorious achievements of humanity that we have collectively created!

Sui Yang's voice, like a resounding bell, echoed in the consciousness of every listener:
"We were scattered among lonely stars, struggling with ignorance, poverty and endless war."

We have faced threats powerful enough to dim the stars, from the screams of aliens to the whispers of heretics. But we have never yielded!

Because we chose unity!
We chose order!
We have chosen to follow the guidance of the Empire, with one voice and one will, to forge a destiny that belongs to humanity!

His words contained supreme authority and absolute conviction.

“Look around you!”

Sui Yang's voice rose, filled with undeniable pride, "Look at this dazzling starry sky, look at this prosperous world, look at every face around you that radiates hope and peace!"

This is the power of empire! This is the power of humanity! This is the future we deserve by abandoning internal strife and moving forward hand in hand!
This honor does not belong to me alone; it belongs to every farmer who supervises the machines, to every worker who dedicates themselves silently in the factory, to every scholar who explores the unknown in the laboratory, and to every soldier who fights bloody battles on the frontier!
It belongs to you—

Every immortal human soul who contributed to the great conquest of the empire!

The road ahead may still be long, and we still need to illuminate the dark corners.

But I promise you that as long as human courage has not been extinguished, and as long as the flag of the Empire still flies, final victory will surely belong to us!
The eternal era will surely be ushered in by our own hands!

His speech was not long, but every word seemed to carry a heavy weight and fervent emotion, deeply imprinting itself on the hearts of every listener. It tightly intertwined the glory of the empire, the mission of humanity, and boundless confidence in the future, greatly deepening the sense of identity and belonging among all his subjects.

Finally, Sui Yang opened his arms wide, as if to embrace the entire empire, his voice resounding through the heavens:
"Now, let us not be bound by formalities and etiquette. Let us celebrate, citizens of the Empire! Let us rejoice for our past, for our present, and for our glorious future that is sure to come!"

After a brief silence, the words fell, followed by thunderous cheers and shouts that seemed to shake the stars; the entire planet seemed to tremble in this fervent faith and joy.

Amidst the boiling sea of ​​emotions, Sui Yang slowly turned around, his stern expression softening slightly.

He looked at the group of outstanding individuals behind him, representing the future of the empire, and his gaze lingered for a moment on each Primarch.

Sui Yang didn't say much, but with a calm yet powerful voice, he issued new instructions, bringing the celebration to a conclusion that felt like a journey:

"Prepare yourselves, my sons, for tomorrow the Empire will open two new spatial gates simultaneously."

(End of this chapter)