The restoration of the Han Dynasty began with the Horus Rebellion.

Chapter 106 In this world, no one will give unconditionally except parents, so it's time to rely on your father's connections. (Guilliman)

As his most unique, most dangerous, and also most powerful ability, Sun Qian has been researching the card [Demon Lu Bu] ever since he was on Istvan III.

If it were simply interpreted as an ability attached to the transmigrator system, then there would indeed be no need to consider so much; if it's useful, you can use it as much as you like, and that would be enough. However, Sun Qian did not want to fall into the mindset of the 40K mechanical cult, which only cares about the result and does not seek a deeper understanding. Therefore, he has been exploring—of course, mostly through speculation and conjecture—to analyze its principles.

According to Sun Qian's initial idea, his "Romance of the Three Kingdoms System" should be a product of self-hypnosis at the subconscious level, which can be considered as calling upon his spiritual talent in some way.

Although Sun Qian's abilities are quite diverse so far, most of them still fall within the scope of what a psychic or think tank could achieve. [Standard Sun Qian]

Belongs to the spiritual and prophetic systems; [New Sun Qian]

Substitute > belongs to the psychic disguise veil; [Standard Liu Bei]'s two skills belong to the psychic enhancement of the mental and physical domains respectively; [Standard Zhuge Liang]

It belongs to the category of psionic barriers, etc....

However, these skills all have one thing in common: Sun Qian often has to pay a price when using them, usually causing severe mental fatigue.

This is very similar to the situation where psionicists and think tanks overuse psionic energy.

However, [Demon Lu Bu] is an exception.

This ability to transform himself into a demon, aside from slightly increasing his inner rage and negatively impacting his image, actually requires almost no cost. If he can continuously replenish his demonization points during battle, theoretically, Sun Qian could even maintain this powerful demonized state indefinitely.

But Sun Qian understood a principle a long time ago.

What's free is often the most expensive.

In this 30K universe, when in doubt, throwing the blame to the warp is a sure thing at least nine times out of ten. Clearly, this power that doesn't belong to oneself must be a gift from the Chaos Gods.

However, in Sun Qian's view, these Chaos Gods were not benevolent people. Their generosity on Istvan III was only because they did not want to see Vashtor ascend to godhood. If Sun Qian took this as his own skill and indulged in it, Horus would be his cautionary tale.

It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality; this is an obvious truth.

Therefore, Sun Qian would not activate the effect of [Demon Lu Bu] unless absolutely necessary. The gods could grant him enough power to fight the original body, but they could also increase the dosage to turn him into a Chaos Egg with a pointed head. At that time, the Great Tyrant would bring bad news.

The Chaos Gods will always demand a return for everything they give you. If they don't, it's just that they're playing the long game, or you haven't even realized what's been taken from you.

In this world, apart from your parents, no one else will give to you unconditionally.

That's right.

Returning to the initial question, the essence of the [Demon Lu Bu] card's ability, based on Sun Qian's investigation, can be basically determined to be a significant enhancement of its connection with the subspace, thereby borrowing power from the Chaos Gods.

Moreover, the effect of borrowing power varies from person to person. For example, Sun Qian used it in the final battle on Istvan III.

When the power of [Demon Lu Bu] was temporarily transferred to Tomagadun, although he also became stronger, it seemed that he received the blessing of the Half-Immortal Wa.

So here's the question: if Robert Guilliman were to obtain the power of [Demon Lu Bu], which powerful being from the Chaos would lend him that power?

The answer was obvious from the very beginning.

Guilliman can be seen covered in majestic blue-gold armor. Although he is less than half the size of the "Pale King", the dazzling golden light and imposing presence emanating from him are no less impressive.

Moreover, the wounds inflicted by the volley of fire from the Demon Engines on Ultramarines had completely disappeared, and the internal injuries caused by inhaling the poisonous gas around the Pale King also seemed to have fully healed.

Although the "Pale King" lacked self-awareness, it seemed to instinctively sense danger in the face of the sudden change in Guilliman's situation. Instead of swinging its giant scythe to attack again, it chose to retreat and spread its moth wings to launch countless scale missiles.

Boom boom boom boom boom!!!

But Guilliman simply stood still, and the flying weapons detonated automatically in mid-air as they approached his body. At the same time, Sun Qian could vaguely see a shimmering, translucent golden shield.

As is well known, the Lord of Alteramar is not so much bad at psionic energy as he is completely ignorant about it. He is the type of Primarch who is at the bottom in terms of spell power and magic resistance. Therefore, this powerful psionic shield is obviously not his own power.

"Emperor?"

Sun Qian asked tentatively.

But Guilliman did not answer; he simply charged toward the Pale King with the Silent Scythe in hand.

Clang, clang, clang!!

The burning scythe drew a dazzling arc in mid-air, and the "Pale King," whose power was no less than that of a Warhound-class Titan, was at a disadvantage after several exchanges.

However-

"Gahh ...

The "Pale King," who had remained silent since his appearance, finally let out his first incredibly piercing shriek, as if an invisible mist was spreading from him.

Clang!

In the next encounter, Guilliman's Silent Scythe broke off from its hilt after a collision and was knocked away!

Was it melted by the golden flames? No, that's not the case, because besides the scythe, Guilliman's armor also clearly showed signs of rust.

Logically, this is impossible, because this armor was formed by Guilliman condensing subspace psionic energy after he obtained the power of the [Demon Lu Bu] card.

Guilliman frowned slightly. He jumped back, creating a distance of dozens of meters, but in just a few seconds, a few more white hairs could be seen in his short blond hair.

At the same time, the plastic steel beneath the "Pale King's" feet began to change color, melt, and collapse within seconds, but it didn't look like it was corroded by a virus or some chemical substance; rather, it looked more like the decomposition of metal due to the passage of time.

Upon seeing this, Sun Qian immediately realized the truly terrifying power of the "Pale King" and understood why Perturabo didn't consider fighting alongside him.

Entropy increases.

The Hruds, who once caused great suffering to both Peturabo and the Iron Warriors, possessed this extremely dangerous ability, which could accelerate the aging of enemies by thousands of years. Even the long-lived Astartes could become old people on the verge of death. Putting himself in Peturabo's shoes, Sun Qian would definitely throw this indiscriminate weapon of mass destruction far away and use it.

But Guilliman, or some being that currently controls Guilliman, seems to have no fear of this.

He raised his hand, and a golden light automatically flew into it.

That was Guilliman's weapon, the Crimson Sword, which had just been stuck in the back of the fake Peturabo.

"Your sins are unforgivable, but even so, you don't deserve to be in this state."

Guilliman's Crimson Blade began to burn with golden flames as he charged towards the "Pale King" with all his might.

"I once bound you with my own hands, now I will free you with my own!"

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