Warhammer: Lord of the Endless Monsters

Chapter 502 The investiture of the new protogenes
“Father! I have a question: why this new Primarch?”
"He can acquire his own Astartes Legion at the age of 16, while my brother and I have to wait until we're 18." Luo Tianxing looked at Rhodes and asked.

He cared a lot about this matter, because if he could obtain his own Astartes Legion at the age of 16, then he would only have to wait three years to return to Holy Terra.

He could even launch the second phase of the Unyielding Expedition alongside his father.

Luo Tianfeng, who was standing to the side, also cast an inquiring glance.

“You all blame your father for this! The matter of the other Primarch involves classified Imperial information, so I cannot tell you,” Elena, who was still standing to the side, said.

Having fought alongside their father for over a decade, these two children were deeply drawn to war, and the human empire was known for its strong martial spirit, so it's not surprising that they had such questions.

However, you two are different from that Spirit Race War God. His body was not born as a super life form, but was formed through cloning. The Emperor used the method of creating a genetic prototype to modify it.

Like other Primarchs, their genes were already stable the moment they were created, so gene seeds could be extracted to modify their own Astartes Legion.

As for her and Rhode's two children, they inherited their excellent genes and are both super life forms. Because of the human race, they only need to reach adulthood at 18 years old.

Eighteen years later, their genes had reached a stable stage, and only then could the extracted genes be made into suitable gene seeds.

“It’s not that I can’t tell you this, but it’s an imperial secret. If Father tells you, he will be punished by the Emperor and the Regent. Are you sure you want to hear it?” Rhodes smiled and asked.

“Father! If these things involve imperial secrets, and are ordered personally by the Emperor and the Regent, then we cannot listen to them.”

"We are curious, but we will still obey your orders." Luo Tianfeng nodded to Rhodes and said.

Having spent two years in the human army, he understood some things.

He knew perfectly well what he should and shouldn't ask about.

Standing to the side, Luo Tianxing nodded in agreement with his brother. As a genetic prototype, their brains far surpassed those of ordinary people, so they understood what they could hear and what they couldn't inquire about.

"You are all good children, so let me tell you some news that I can reveal!"

That new prototype was created using the old methods, not born naturally like you.

So theoretically speaking, his gene seed is not like yours, or like other Primarchs, whose genes can create Astartes at birth.

But you are different. You have greater potential. Your genes are constantly being improved, and the cosmic beasts within you are undergoing the same evolution as you.

Therefore, your genes will be completely stable when you are 18 years old, and you can extract genes to create gene seeds. Your genetic offspring will then be able to obtain the power to manipulate the elements.

For example, Luo Tianfeng, your Ice and Fire Dragon can grant your genes the ability to manipulate troops or fire respectively.

As for Luo Tianxing, your flames of destruction and flames of rebirth will also be controlled by your genetic descendants. Your legions will be on par with my legions and with your mother's legions.

"You two are stronger than the ordinary Astartes Legion, so you are stronger than this Primarch, understand?" Rhodes said.

We must instill confidence in our sons. You are stronger than the products of the old era. Even though the products of the old era also have a cosmic beast inside them, and the opponent is the Spirit Race War God, you cannot back down.

Moreover, the emperor still harbored some fear of this Spirit Clan War God and did not fully trust him.

“Understood, Father!” Rhodes’ two sons said in unison.

Only Elena shook her head helplessly. In terms of potential, that Spirit Race War God was stronger than her two sons, but their father was stronger than the Spirit Race War God.

So it's really hard to say what the limits of her son's future growth are, and she has confidence in him.

The two children bowed to Rhodes and then got up and left the Cambridge of the spaceship.

"When will your two Elven women give birth?" Elena asked.

Speaking of her husband's three spirit race offspring, not one of them has been born yet!

When it comes to reproduction, humans are far more gifted! They can give birth to a new generation in just a few decades.

“They should be here soon, right? After our son’s investiture ceremony is over, I plan to go back to the Beast Planet for a family vacation,” Rhodes said.

It was time for her two sons to meet their aunts. Her two sons had already met the Spirit Clan's Goddess of Life and had silently accepted her identity as the Spirit Clan's Goddess of Life.

After all, they weren't ordinary teenagers; their two sons possessed brains at the genetic progenitor level.

So the two Eldar stepmothers should be able to accept it. Rhodes kept them by his side to prevent these two children from being influenced by the Empire's theory that all Xenomorphs are deadly. After all, when it comes to Xenomorphs, Rhodes has quite a few under his command, and most of his high-level combatants are Xenomorphs.

They are all powerful monsters summoned by the system.

“I actually hope my son doesn’t get along with those two women from my tribe,” Elena said.

Her two sons were very smart, and even if they knew about this, she estimated they wouldn't say anything. As long as Rod wasn't too bad to her, they wouldn't say much.

"Alright! Stop fooling around. In the past ten years or so, I haven't been to the Beast Planet even once. I've been by your side the whole time," Rhodes said, pulling Elena into his arms.

She's over 40 and still jealous!
However, to be fair, even among Space Marines, the little nun is considered young at her age!

Moreover, in terms of appearance, once upgraded to a super life form, there will basically be no further changes.

"cut!"

After comforting his wife, Rhodes went up to Cambridge and had a psionic communication with Guilliman.

The Altramar region has been quite turbulent lately. Rhodes has been keeping a close eye on Altramar because the plague war started there.

Moreover, in terms of timing, the plague war will likely begin around the time the first phase of the Unyielding Expedition is completed.

But this time, the benevolent father Nurgle will personally intervene, meaning the scope of the impact may not be limited to Macurag and the 500 worlds of Alteramar.

Their own territories, other star systems of the Empire, and even the dark side of the Empire could be devastated by Nurgle's plague war.

Rhodes already has several solutions to the terrible plague of the benevolent father, one of which is the Eldar Goddess of Life, who is an old rival and acquaintance of Nago.

If Nurgle researches a plague, she can find a solution once she tries it! Even plagues that Nurgle has painstakingly developed over many years are the same.

Moreover, he has the Root of Destruction Angels, top scientists, and now the faster-than-light engine has been in development for over a decade.

It has also been installed on all the main forces of the Unyielding Expeditionary Force, and the Empire's movement speed in the Star Sea has been increased.

"Rhodes! Is there something you need from me?" After receiving Rhodes' psionic communication, Guilliman immediately entered the warp and spoke with Rhodes.

“I do have something to discuss with you. Have there been any large-scale plagues or attacks by the Nurgle army around the Guilliman Empire?” Rhodes asked.

"I have been paying attention to this matter throughout the Solar Star Region, the Hazy Star Region, the Extreme Star Region, and the Far East Star Region."

"I've had Leon and Horus keep a close eye on some of the Empire's darker planets, including some of the planets in question. So far, there haven't been any large-scale Nurgle attacks or terrifying plagues," Guilliman said.

He has been preparing for the war between Nurgle's army and humanity for years. Now that the first phase of the Unyielding Crusade is complete, even if Nurgle makes a move now, they are confident of victory. After all, he is no longer fighting alone; he has his brothers.

"I understand. After this Terra mission is over, I will return to my territory, the Mythical Beast Planet, to live there for a while."

"If there's any emergency, I'll rush over immediately," Rod said.

“You are the fastest to provide support in the entire nation, so I will naturally seek you out. The other brothers will also be ready. The reason Father appointed three new Primarchs this time is to boost human morale,” Guilliman said.

The debut of three new Primarchs is a major event in the Empire.

"How many new recruits do you plan to prepare for my son?" Rhodes asked.

"I have already prepared 10 new recruits for him, after he returns to Holy Terra."

"Then we can extract the genetic material, and then we can perform the Astartes surgery on these recruits," Guilliman said.

"And who is the other one? That Spirit Race War God?"

“My father and I discussed this matter and decided to initially provide him with a legion of only 3 men, while the total number of his legions should be kept at around 10, no more and no less,” Guilliman said.

The Emperor wanted to make good use of this Spirit Race God of War, but he would still be prepared for him!

“I understand. I will arrive in Holy Terra tomorrow. See you in Terra.” Rhodes said, then cut off the warp-space psionic communication.

(End of this chapter)