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Chapter 204 Titus Advances
If you want to delay the advance of the Grand Boulder, you must first advance to the vicinity of the Grand Boulder.

However, this also means that Titus Squad and the Blood Angels Death Company who are carrying out this mission need to break through the vast army of Necrons in front of them.

If Tonya hadn't used the forging ship's artillery to plow through them before, they might still have to hide inside the defense line and try to find a way to launch a defensive counterattack.

But even if all of them were equipped with jet packs, it would be almost impossible to advance quickly.

Because there were too many enemies on the battlefield, and the terrain they faced was a flat desert Gobi, the only things that could be used as cover were some destroyed Necron vehicles and shell craters on the ground.

A group of more than fifty Space Marines were huddled together in a series of shell craters, and in front of them was the Necron army that was still slowly advancing.

This scene seems so aggrieved and weird no matter how you look at it.

Titus squatted in a deep pit, scanning the enemy formation in front of him through the eyepiece of his power armor, his brows furrowed.

He whispered to the Death Company sergeant beside him, "This won't work. We have to find a way to break through. Otherwise, once the massive stone enters the city, the consequences will be disastrous."

The Death Company's sergeant nodded, his voice low and calm. "Indeed, but we can't charge headfirst. The Necrons' Gauss weapons pose too great a threat to our armor. Even a mere graze will disintegrate our power armor. We need to find a way."

Titus pondered for a moment, then said, "Call for artillery support! We need a passage, even if only temporarily, that will allow us to advance quickly with our jetpacks."

The sergeant did not hesitate and immediately contacted the artillery position in the rear through the communicator.

A few seconds later, a response came from the communicator: "Artillery support is ready, please provide coordinates."

Titus quickly transmitted the target coordinates and then said to the soldiers around him, "Everyone, prepare! As soon as the artillery support arrives, immediately activate your jetpacks and charge at full speed! Our target is the power system of the magnificent stone. Stop it at all costs!"

The soldiers nodded, gripped their weapons tightly, and waited for the roar of artillery fire.

Seconds later, a sharp whistling sound echoed from the sky, followed by a barrage of shells raining down on the Necrons. The explosions, fire, and smoke instantly obscured the battlefield. Titus seized the opportunity and shouted, "Now, charge!"

More than fifty Space Marines activated their jet packs simultaneously, jumped out of the shell crater, and with the cover of the explosion, quickly rushed towards the magnificent boulder.

They were extremely fast, but even so, the Necrons' firepower was still dense and deadly.

The green beams of Gauss weapons drew deadly tracks in the air. Several soldiers of the Death Company were unfortunately hit during the charge. Their power armor was instantly disintegrated and they fell on the road of charge.

Titus gritted his teeth and prayed silently for his fallen comrades in his heart, but his feet did not stop at all.

He knew that now was not the time to be sad. Only by completing the mission could he repay his fallen brothers.

"Faster! Faster!" Titus shouted into the communicator, with a hint of anxiety in his voice.

They are running out of time, as the Great Stone is drawing ever closer to the city, and the Nova Cannon's launch is imminent.

Just as they were about to approach the massive monolith, Titus suddenly discovered a group of Immortals and Cerberus constructs blocking their way. He quickly ordered, "Spread out the formation and avoid direct fire! Use melta bombs and bolters to clear the way!"

The soldiers quickly executed orders, using the mobility of jetpacks to avoid the enemy's frontal firepower, while using melta bombs and grenade launchers to accurately strike the intercepting enemies.

Amid the explosion, several underworld constructs were destroyed and a hole was torn in the Immortals' line.

"Keep moving forward! The goal is just ahead!" Titus roared, leading the remaining warriors to continue rushing towards the magnificent boulder.

Their mission is not yet complete, and time is running out.

Titus and his team, as well as the warriors of the Blood Angels' Death Company, finally broke through the Necrons' heavy defenses under the cover of artillery support and approached the magnificent stone.

However, the sight before them made their hearts sink - the outer shell of the magnificent boulder was made of living metal, and countless underworld scarabs on its surface were repairing this huge mobile fortress, like a self-repairing fortress. Any attack would hardly cause fatal damage to it in a short period of time.

"Prepare the melta bombs!" Titus shouted the order, and several soldiers quickly took out the melta bombs they carried, preparing to blast the key parts of the magnificent boulder.

However, just as they were about to install the bomb, the majestic stone's defense system aimed at them, and the Gauss weapon array projected a deadly green ray at them.

"Scatter! Scatter quickly!" Titus' voice was almost drowned out by the harsh sound of weapons charging.

Several soldiers who didn't have time to dodge were hit by the beam, their power armor was decomposed in an instant, and their bodies turned to ashes.

"Damn it!" Titus cursed with gritted teeth and quickly hid behind a destroyed Necromancer vehicle.

He said hurriedly through the communicator: "Everyone, please pay attention! The defense system of the magnificent stone can be attacked to its bottom. Do not approach rashly! We need a new plan!"

At the same time, Guterres also noticed something unusual in the front line at the rear defense line.

He saw the situation of Titus and others through the tactical eyepiece and became extremely anxious.

He immediately contacted Chen Xi: "Chen Xi, Titus and his men are being suppressed by the Grand Stone's defense system and can't get close to their target! We need more support, otherwise the Nova Cannon's launch window will be missed!"

Chen Xi's voice came from the communicator with a hint of solemnity: "I understand, but the battle in orbit is also very fierce. The fleet is fully committed to containing the Undead fleet and can no longer provide more ground support.

You must hold on a little longer, the Nova Cannon's charging has entered its final stage!"

Guterres also knew that Chen Xi was using six cruisers to fight against eight Necrons in space. Although he had sunk one ship and damaged another, the strength of the Necrons fleet still made it difficult for them to free up their hands.

So he didn't expect Chen Xi to provide much help, and could only find a way to provide support to Titus and the others.

However, at this moment, Chen Xi's communication came in again, and he said to Guterres, "There's another light cruiser. Didn't you land your light cruiser? Use its firepower to provide support to Titus! Buy time for Tonya to launch the Nova Cannon."

(End of this chapter)