Warhammer 40: Doom

Chapter 360 Calamity Titan
"Though there is no victory!"

Harlan's roar was awe-inspiring; the blood-red sonic waves were visible to the naked eye, causing Lady Clara's mind to tremble.

The martial arts that rival those of the gods transcend mere techniques, reaching a level of ultimate victory that no one can rival.
It's easy to tell from his roar that he has been victorious in his long battle against the evil god...

Khorne is not only the god of war, but also represents the ultimate god of personal martial prowess, encompassing all known and unknown martial arts from the past, present, and future.

The descendants of the Golden Man fought against the gods, and naturally could not win.

How can a mere two-hundred-year-old body contend against an eternal god?

The Dark Light killed the alien, its momentum undiminished, continuing to increase as it slashed at Lady Clara, who was attacking from the right.

The enraged alien swung its multiple limbs, and a high-frequency vibrating blade fell, aiming straight for Harland's vitals.

The champion swordsman remained unfazed. The alien's clumsy attacks were no match for those of the Night Guard trainees and posed no threat to the mature warrior.

In a fraction of a second, Harlan's sharp eyes and keen observation revealed the barely perceptible discrepancy at the tip of the high-frequency vibrating blade.

He had exquisite control over himself; with a twitch of his muscles, the thicknessless blade of dark light slashed out, striking the tip of the blade at a high-frequency vibration with a molecular difference.

hum~~~
The high-frequency vibrating blade collapsed at its weak point, unable to withstand the sharpness of the dark light, and was cut in two, the blade advancing relentlessly.

Lady Clara was terrified, her body collapsing with high-frequency vibrations, signaling her death. Human blades sliced ​​through her fingers, palms, and arms, tearing her upper body apart along the bones.

"Undefeated!" Harlan lifted the alien head and roared as he announced his record.

In his battles with the evil god in his dreams, he never won, nor was he ever defeated by the god, and he always woke up from his dreams before his energy was exhausted.

Harlan hooked the spear back, crossed his legs, and spun around, unleashing a dark light that pierced Lady Clara's chest.

Phew! ! ! ! !
With a shrill scream, the spear ripped open the alien's head, spraying out filthy blood that flowed down the shaft.

In a mere two seconds, Lady Clara, the three-headed queen, was slain by the human champion, her body falling limply to one side.

As the blood fell to the ground, a wild laugh echoed from the void. The Blood God slapped the armrest of the skull, cheering for the champion he had chosen.

The Blood God's unrestrained laughter stirred up a crimson storm, and as a reward for the spectacular battle, he once again bestowed a blessing upon the warrior, infusing it into the white-armored warrior's body, before his gaze left the real universe.

"Pah!" Harlan rose from the blood-soaked ground, removed his helmet, spat out a mouthful of phlegm, wiped the blood off his spear, slung it over his shoulder, and said disdainfully, "What the hell?"

Contemptuous words have a double meaning: disdain for the cowardice of the aliens and contempt for the grace of the evil gods.

“I have a hard time concentrating during this fight,” the champion swordsman said, shaking off the alien blood from his helmet and kicking aside Lady Kra’s corpse. “That old bastard Khorne has been spouting nonsense in my ear for years. He’s got quite the patience.”

“Khorne has been watching you too much,” Doom strode up and scrutinized Harlan. “Next time, come with me to Terra and ask the Emperor to exorcise the evil god and bless you.”

“It’s no use.” Harlan shrugged, put on his helmet, and walked with Doom, saying indifferently, “I had the Old Ones dispel it, but it still came back. It’s just a temporary fix.”

"I've tried it a few times and I'm fed up with it, so I've given up on dispelling the blessing."

He quipped with amusement, "I was just thinking, if I were to face the Blood God one day and raise my weapon against Him, would the God withdraw the blessing He had bestowed upon me because of our different stances?"

will not.

Doom didn't speak, but he already knew the answer in his heart.

If someone faces the Blood God and remains calm and mentally sharp, raising a weapon to challenge the deity, He will never withdraw His blessing. Instead, He will stand up with great joy, personally welcoming the challenger and bestowing even more blessings.

Khorne symbolizes struggle, regardless of the cause and effect of the struggle, but when a fist is thrown or a sword is drawn, regardless of good or bad purpose, courage is the original driving force that drives everything.

Among the four Chaos Gods, in terms of "uprightness" alone, the Blood God ranks first, at least he wouldn't play tricks on his worshippers like Tzeentch.

"Exceptional martial arts skills." Obelisk stepped forward, his gruff voice full of praise. Killing the three-headed Lady Kra in two seconds was a power worth boasting about.

The champion swordsman is highly skilled, his moves are fluid and graceful, and his attacks are aimed directly at vital points.

According to Gutera, he had reached a state of unparalleled mastery, his martial arts skills had returned to their original simplicity, and he had transcended primal instincts.

Harlan waved his hand without saying anything, his gaze sweeping across the battlefield before he walked to Doom's side and asked, "Aren't we going to help them?"

Having truly experienced Lady Kra's power, the champion swordsman felt a sense of unease and worried about the safety of his warriors.

The vast universe is home to many races, and Lady Kra is undoubtedly one of the most powerful.

"No need." Doom hesitated slightly, but ultimately decided not to help the front lines. The overall commander of this battle was the Heavenly Khan Li Tang, and everything was done according to his orders. Doom would not participate in the battle.

The battle is currently stable, with the Doomsday Warrior and the Imperial Guard Iron Man steadily marching towards victory. Interfering would be extremely unwise.

The legion commander accepted the responsibility and naturally trusted him to avoid undermining Li Tang's confidence. Interfering would not only fail to help but would also make him tremble with fear.

Since we've chosen to let go, let the rulers act boldly.

He would not actively participate in the battle until Li Tang extended an invitation for help; he would simply carry out his own plan.

"Then point me to a destination." Harlan simply asked, and after receiving the answer, he didn't delve into it further, letting Doom lead the way.

"Go to..."

thump——

The violent explosion interrupted Doom, causing it to tremble violently. A visible shockwave erupted from the center of the hive, spreading at dozens of times the speed of sound.

The three immediately lowered their bodies to avoid being blown away by the shockwave.

Good news came from the battlefield communications: John Wick and the legendary warrior Astland led a team that successfully raided the basement of the hive city's main tower and overloaded the plasma reactor.

The main functional reactor was damaged, the interlocking shield was noticeably dimmed, and the light curtain was teetering on the brink of overload.

The shield is severely damaged, allowing large units to pass!

Li Tang astutely seized the opportunity, with the aircraft carrier outside orbit opening its belly to release more atmospheric vehicles to aid ground troops in their advance.

The central tower of the hive city slowly collapsed, stirring up clouds of smoke and dust, killing and injuring many Lady Claras.

The human side suffered minimal damage. Before the explosion, the teleportation locks took away the Legion soldiers, who then re-entered the drop pods to begin the next deployment.

Nuer is using stable teleportation technology to strike key nodes in turn. His super mobility makes it difficult for the aliens to defend themselves and they are busy supporting various locations.

"Humanity!"

A piercing shriek was followed by curses and resentment. The shield's functional area was destroyed, and the human fleet continued to send out ground troops, their firepower becoming increasingly fierce.

During the fierce battle, Mrs. Clara lost her patience.

The roars and howls that rose and fell suddenly stopped, and on the collapsed ruins in the center of the hive, before the smoke and dust had cleared, unusual sparks flickered.

"Follow me." Doom selected a target and led Harlan and Obelisk into the city.

Harlan quickly followed, while Obelisk, looking at the marked unknown, felt a growing sense of caution.

The choice made by the father of genetics may seem casual, but it was actually too close to the center of the nest, allowing him to turn around and provide support at any time.

He immediately realized—the Primarch sensed a crisis!
Lady Kra's formation extended, the psionic fluctuations harmonized, and a murmured chant arose as twenty people formed a circular magic circle.

A terrifying aura permeated the air, and purple spiritual energy linked together, slowly rising like Ferris wheels, or like... portals?
The unusual phenomenon drew attention, and Li Tang gestured on the holographic sand table, indicating that the Old Glory was launching an airdrop pod in preparation for another summit raid.

Although the exact reason is unclear, we must not let Mrs. Clara have her way!
It's sizzling!

A sickeningly loud tearing sound echoed as several portals fell to the ground. Psionic energy converged from the nodes towards the center, shattering illusion and reality into a void from which a terrifying figure emerged.

It was an extremely unstable, gigantic entity, indescribable. The moment it stepped from illusion into reality and onto the real universe, its body underwent drastic changes.

Its size is difficult to determine; at its largest, it rivals the Emperor-class Titan, while at its smallest, it is only comparable to the Warhound Titan. The quality of observation varies with its size, and it fluctuates dozens of times per second, accompanied by a buzzing sound.

The observer can only confirm one thing: it is a Titan summoned by Lady Kra, using psionic energy as a weapon!
"Be careful! The moment those things appear, an uncontrollable palpitation surges within us, accompanied by terror and fear!"

Captain Odysseus of the Shield Guards warned that the mere presence of those things on the battlefield had shaken the will of the Imperial Guards!

He was panting heavily as he described a terrifying creation to Li Tang: “I have witnessed the creation of the Lord of Mankind, which is somewhat similar to what I see before me.”

"A Titan powered by psionic energy, it is the embodiment of calamity, using itself as an anchor to wantonly ravage the will of living beings and unleash the terrifying power of the warp!"

(Author's Note)

(End of this chapter)