Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 347 Battlefield Skills

At this point, the image of the hundreds of millions of orcs placed inside the synapse condensation machine began to change.

Although they couldn't understand why the difference between their faces and bodies looked so great, the fact that their races were completely bound to the gods made them wonder for a moment before deciding to start worshipping this special, hairy second brother in front of them.

The orcs' worship once again transformed into faith, and the waaagh energy began to act on Gao Yi's body.

Gao Yi looked at his body in surprise; his body was now covered by a layer of green waaagh.

Even its head was green.
This layer of Waaagh energy is strengthening Gao Yi's physical body.

Gao Yi could feel his physical strength increasing, and so could his regenerative abilities.

Even his physique began to become increasingly robust.
However, while the waaaagh energy does bring positive benefits, it also brings negative effects that Gao Yi doesn't need.

In the orcs' minds, Brother Mao was constantly enjoying the battle, and this perception began to affect Gao Yi as well.

Gao Yi felt a growing desire for battle within his soul, and this desire was becoming increasingly intense.

Moreover, the Waaaagh energy not only affected Gao Yi's physical body, but Gao Yi also felt that his Xernaga projection was beginning to be covered by a layer of Waaagh energy.

If the Waaagh energy applied to the body is an enhancement of Gao Yi's physical body, then the Waaagh energy from Thrallnaga gives Gao Yi the ability to glimpse, or rather, infiltrate, the psionic local area network unique to orcs.

Sensing the isolated area, Gao Yi guided the Xel'Naga projection in an attempt to explore it further.

As the projection continued to penetrate deeper, the special barrier that isolated him did not repel Gao Yi's thoughts from seeping in.

When Gao Yi's consciousness entered the divine realm belonging to Brother Gao Mao, he only saw two towering green-skinned orcs fighting on the desolate land.

The four gods' demon realms each have their own unique characteristics.

Gardens, palaces, labyrinths, arenas, and the emperor's golden throne, within his own divine realm, there are countless chosen gods.

In the realm of the gods who are in charge of the second brother, there is nothing but joyful battles, and they don't even bother to choose who gets blessed.

Orcs who continuously fight and win in the real universe will automatically receive the infusion of Waaagh energy, but once they die, Gomao Erge will not guide his followers like other gods.

Losing is losing. Losing means you're not good enough for Waaagh, so what right do you have to come to my Demon Realm?

Gao Yi watched as Mao Erge fought relentlessly, their fists clashing and occasionally shattering each other's bodies. Despite the seemingly life-or-death struggle, both were still laughing wildly.

Gao Yi could tell from their expressions that they were truly enjoying the battle; the waaagh energy provided by countless orcs in the galaxy would regenerate their bodies.

Suddenly, the second brother stopped, their smiles turning into confusion, and both looked in Gao Yi's direction.
They also discovered that there was another individual besides the two in their divine realm.
If it were any of the other four gods who discovered their divine realm had been invaded, they would have been furious, feeling that they had been provoked. But the expression on the second brother's face changed from confusion to longing once again.

I don't care who you are, you're already here, so let's have a fight! This is awesome!

Seeing the second brother, Gao Yi, rushing towards him, immediately exited the area network belonging to the orcs.

"My god. These two guys are really crazy. If Mao's second brother is really that simple in the minds of the greens, then no wonder it has affected my mind."

Seeing his body growing incredibly strong, coupled with an impulse from his soul, Gao Yi quickly used his devouring power to purify the waaagh energy and called for Pavia to stop.

Seeing the change in Gao Yi, Pavian couldn't wait to ask Gao Yi how he felt.

"My lord, how are you feeling?"

“Waagh energy is indeed strengthening my body, but the desire for battle also affects my will. If the number of orcs being guided increases, those with weak wills may really become beings who only know how to fight. Pavian, you can continue to use waaagh energy. But don’t let these orcs recognize me or any other individuals as their gods anymore.”

After hearing Gao Yi's words, Pavian also felt a pang of regret; this was practically creating a god.
"But if we can even get them to think I'm targeting Mao Erge, then we can try another approach!"

"Please tell me!"

Pavian's hope was rekindled.

"Isn't it equally important to make these greenskins believe that the Dynasty's soldiers are invincible, to make them believe that no armor can withstand our bullets and artillery fire, and to make them believe that no weapon can penetrate our armor?"

Gao Yi's idea was simple: since he couldn't create an incredibly powerful individual, he would use Waaagh energy to strengthen his soldiers.

This way, one can avoid becoming a monster that craves battle, while also greatly enhancing the army's combat effectiveness.

Whichever unit needs strengthening in battle, the orcs' perceptions can be changed in real time. This allows Gao Yi to directly turn waaaagh energy into a strategic skill or a global army skill!
“I understand, my lord! I will arrange for someone to try it immediately.”

"Pavlian, but unlocking the technology should still be our top priority!"
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A year has passed.

Guilliman's expeditionary fleet is further enhancing the unity of the Empire.

They used the force at their disposal to forcibly implement government management systems and online exchanges.

This made the centralized power of human empires increasingly efficient.

It is safe to say that countless planetary governors were executed by Guilliman within that year.

How could a family that has held power over the entire planet for generations be willing to relinquish it?

Some planets even united to publicly question Guilliman's claim that he had destroyed the Empire's traditions.
What happened to the promise that once taxes were paid in full, they would no longer interfere with our rule?!
But if centralized power is possible, why would anyone bother with feudalism?
The battles between Guilliman's expeditionary fleet and the native forces in some star sectors were almost continuous throughout the year, but they all ended in Guilliman's victory.

With a large number of Astartes and a large number of auxiliary troops equipped with combat suits provided by Gao Yi, their suppression of the planet was extremely efficient.

The consolidation of the Empire is something the evil god does not want to see. Even though the forces of Chaos appear weak now, they are still corrupting and infiltrating the Empire. These planetary governors and various forces who are unwilling to submit to Guilliman's plan are the best targets.

This also resulted in a large number of traces of chaos during the integration process. Some planets were even completely corrupted by chaos, forcing Guilliman to issue extinction orders to some planets.

However, Guilliman was surprised that although the corruption of Chaos was still everywhere, he felt something was off.
Within the Empire, the most active forces of Chaos are not the demons, but the Chaos mortal traitors and the Chaos Astartes warbands they lead.

After the Black Legion's defeat, the Red Pirates were the only remaining major power. After absorbing the Black Legion, the Red Pirates' power reached an unprecedented scale.

Based on past experience, the Red Pirates are far more cunning than the Black Legion. Their ever-expanding size will inevitably lead to resource shortages, which will in turn lead to raids on the Empire. Their elusive tactics may even keep the Empire busy.

However, Guilliman discovered that Gao Yi was also occasionally sending him a lot of accurate intelligence about the Red Pirates' attacks, allowing him to dispatch troops to respond in a timely manner.

This intelligence was passed on by Cypher, who was lurking among the Red Pirates.

"Could Gao Yi have a spy among the Red Pirates?!"

This was the only possibility Guilliman could think of; planting a spy in chaos was unprecedented.
However, he did not know that the spy was Lord Seifer.

Relying on his past actions within the empire and the resources provided by Gao Yi, Cypher and his fallen angels have already gained a certain status within the Red Pirates.

They weakened the Red Pirates and Chaos in their own way, and provided Gao Yi with crucial intelligence when needed.

(End of this chapter)