Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 191 Slauda and the Secret Cult's Scheme (Third Update, Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Ninglu flicked his wrist, delivering a backhand thrust using the second principle of the "Osberh-Waya" method.

The ferocious avenger bishop swung his sword to block the attack, then unleashed a furious slash.

In a single moment, the two clashed more than ten times.

The Primarch was astonished to discover that the enemy, after blocking its attack, was actually able to launch a violent counterattack.

Ninglu deduced the other party's identity from his magnificent armor and the banner behind his head.

[The Vicious Avenger Bishop]

"War masks?"
Nimrod knew that in order to become a bishop of each War Shrine of the Eldar, one must master the ultimate secrets of one's tribe and permanently accept the "War Mask".

The "war mask" is not a real mask, but a state of mind.

Different paths require different states of mind. The Eldar are immersed in a certain state of mind just as they are immersed in a certain emotion, and from that state of mind to their skills.

Walking on the path is not only a way to hone the walker's skills, but also a way to cultivate the walker's inner self by using the mindset as a template.

What soldiers need is anger; they need to learn to "switch to war mode" during wartime, unleash their anger, and use the art of killing.

They also need to learn to control their rage in times of peace and to hide it.

The "War Mask" is the warrior's wartime mode, allowing the Eldar to focus their energy on a state of rage and slaughter.

This state is not a second personality; they are still themselves and will not fall into a state of mindless rage, only knowing how to hack and slash.

They need to become "the warrior within me," fully immersing themselves in the role of a warrior, thinking and acting like one.

After confirming the identity of the Vicious Avenger Bishop and the means to counter him, Nimrod had an idea.

Although my Thelma Mindset has been initially formed, its application is limited to the realm of mental conflict.

I had planned to discuss my feelings with Magnus after his return, and then expand on the topic to the realm of combat.

Now, however, presents a good opportunity. At least in close combat, the "War Mask" is no less effective than the mental state Magnus has cultivated, and may even be superior.
Thinking of this, Nimrod decided to capture the ferocious Avenger Bishop alive and obtain the "War Mask" and the secrets of the Warrior's Way and the Avenger's Way from him.

After he deciphers the mystery, he will modify it into a version suitable for Astartes and humans.

As the Primarch thought of this, his eyes were fixed on the ferocious Avenger Bishop.

The ferocious Avenger Bishop, enraged, felt a chill run down his spine. Before he could react, the Primarch pounced on him without warning.

He dodged to the side, swinging the hilt of his longsword downwards in an attempt to block the attack.

The Primarch twisted his wrist, pressing down on the Eldar's blade, and used the second derivative technique of the "Osberh-Vaya" path he had deduced to strike directly at the Eldar's arm.

The dark blue, charged sword blade pierced the arm of the ferocious Avenger Bishop, unleashing a searing, excruciating pain.

The Eldar warrior, wearing a "war mask," suppressed the excruciating pain of losing his right forearm with rage.

The ferocious Avengers launched a new salvo, using a spectrometer and single-molecule darts to precisely distinguish between friendly and enemy targets at close range.

Taking advantage of the opportunity created by his subordinates' attack, the ferocious avenger bishop desperately dodged backward, drawing a power spear from behind with his left hand and thrusting it at Nimrod.

Ninglu raised his left arm to shield his face, and a monolithic dart shot out onto the black armor.

He sensed the Honor Guard members approaching the battlefield behind him, and the Shadows of Order raised their grenades and launched an attack on the ferocious Avengers.

The warriors of Biye-Tan ignored the incoming bombs. They were known as the "Sword Winds" and shared the belief that dying for the Ark was an honor. Their fighting spirit was unmatched among all the Arks.

Slauda, ​​the War God, told them that to restore the glory of the Ancient Elven Empire, they must kill Nimrod and let the monkey and the great enemy of Chaos perish together.

Nimrod keenly sensed that the ferocious avengers regarded him as a Slaanesh demon, and their attacks were furious and merciless.

Thinking of the Spirit Race's prophecies, his mind raced.

[Is their target not Arenis, but me?]
As the Primarch thought of this, his eyes flickered with light and shadow, and his powerful cat's black eyes also began to shimmer with light and shadow.

A vast amount of subspace energy converged and, along with the consciousness of the Primarch, spread to the Eldar.

The consciousness of the Primarch first crashed into the mind of the ferocious Avenger Bishop, the burning phantom of a majestic deity.

[His devotion to the God of War, Kane, and the burning rage behind his "War Mask."]
Ning Lu seemed to be deep in thought. His consciousness bypassed the tough "hard nut to crack" and spread to the other ferocious avengers.

Immediately, his consciousness seeped into the gates of the ferocious avenger's burning rage. A look of surprise flashed in Ninglu's eyes as the name Si Zhan Slauda appeared in his mind.

He remembered that Slauda resurrected John Gramaticas, granted him the ability to become immortal, and made him a secret agent of the Cult.

Ninglu then saw another scene.

[What? I'll obtain the Spear of Dionysus? I've influenced the plan for humanity and Chaos to perish together?]
The Horus Rebellion was not just a battle between rebels and loyalists, but also a struggle between humanity and chaos, in which all the forces of the galaxy were involved.

Esoteric Buddhism believes that the Chaos Gods have invested heavily in humanity, and that the Four Gods allowed the Emperor to steal the "fire." It also believes that if humanity perishes, Chaos will perish along with it.

Granmatikas was a key pawn in the cult, persuading the "Alpha Legion" for their cause.

Granmatikas also disguised himself as an archaeologist named Karen Sebastien and discovered a mysterious artifact known as the Lightning Rock.

Grammatikas, carrying the Lightning Rock capable of killing immortals, is tasked with killing the Primarch Vokhan, who could potentially disrupt the cult's plans.

Eldar prophet Eldrad Usvi persuaded Gramaticas to believe that prophecies are not absolute and that humanity is on the front lines against Chaos.

Granmaticas ultimately sided with his own race.

And it all started with Si Zhan Slauda.

Nimrod's mind raced. He didn't want the Spear of Dionysus, and he certainly didn't want to face Horus, the god of the four gods.

In his opinion, it would be more in his long-term interest for Old Man Huang to sit on the golden toilet.

During the Horus Rebellion, preserve your strength and seize as many benefits as possible.

But if the prophecies of Tantric Buddhism come true, then he will wield the spear of Dionysus to do something that will significantly impact the situation.

Ninglu also had a bad feeling, which was almost a prophecy for the Primarch.

[Old Huang didn't give me a chance to choose, and forced the Spear of Dionysus on me?]

During the Horus Rebellion, he would use sympathetic magic to devise a plan, assigning me a role to destroy the vessels of the four gods.

If I were to demonstrate my strength, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, even without considering the prophecy, Old Man Huang might be capable of doing it.

This is possible, depending on my advancement to a certain Sequence level, where wielding the Spear of Dionysus would be comparable to Horus, the vessel of the Four Gods.
A cold glint flashed in Ning Lu's dark eyes. Being manipulated and used as an obstacle to be eliminated filled him with anger.

After being dragged into the subspace by the four peddlers and feeling powerless, he once again realized that he had to take control of his own destiny.

I don't want to be a pawn, I want to be a player.

He must become the "Black Emperor," he must rise above the old guard, he must become a pillar!
The Primarch's eyes blazed with fury as he appeared before the berserk Avenger Bishop.

Even Kane's mortal avatar, wearing the "War Mask," couldn't keep up with the Primarch's speed.

A flash of blue light, and the left arm holding the power spear was severed at the shoulder.

Wilshire and other members of the Honor Guard keenly sensed the anger of the Father of Genetics.

They accelerated forward, launching a fierce attack on Biye-Tan's "Sword Wind".

Even filled with rage, the Shadows of Order did not lose their composure; the beliefs forged by the Father of Gene in the Legion transformed their anger into power.

Regaining his composure, Nimrod channeled his spirituality, activated the Power Gauntlets, and golden light enveloped the ferocious Avenger Bishop's body.

As the light faded, the extremely viscous, transparent liquid flowed out, seemingly forming a giant amber, "imprisoning" the ferocious Avenger Bishop.

The crimson chain wrapped around Ning Lu's right little finger shimmered, rapidly replenishing his depleted spiritual energy.

He turned his gaze toward the governor's residence, knowing that Slauda was there.

Slauda paid a heavy price just to lure herself into an ambush.

He also needs to think about how to deal with the future, and the most urgent thing is how to deal with Slauda.

[The Serpent's Trap, Vaal's Sword.]
　P.S.: I'll take a two-day break and update again on April 1st.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)