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Chapter 257 Celebrating Victory and Rewarding Meritorious Service

"The dismantling of the legions was to prevent the Great Astartes from becoming too powerful. If I hadn't promoted the Astartes Codex, the empire would have fallen apart long ago."

"I have no interest in the position of Emperor of the Empire. When the war ends, whoever takes the throne can take it. I'm not going to take it. I want to travel. This universe is so big, I want to see it."

Guilliman waved his hands and loudly defended himself.
Qin Yun and Ryan both laughed when they saw this.

They knew, of course, that Saint Gilles wasn't really accusing Guilliman.

It was just to bring up a topic to lighten the mood.

"Alright, I see. So the Imperial Regent actually harbors a dream of being a traveler," Saint Gilles said sarcastically.

"Alright, let's get down to business. Although the War of Signus is over, there are some issues that need to be pointed out, namely, the influence of the Chaos Gods on the real universe is increasing." Ryan steered the conversation to the main topic.

"It seems a lot has happened since my fall," Saint Gilles said.
“Those abominable things can now manifest in the real universe without a large-scale sacrifice.”

During the Battle of Terra, the Chaos Gods needed a significant amount of bloodshed, death, and Horus as an anchor point to project their power into the real universe.
Now, they don't need to do that; they can manifest themselves.
This suggests that the Milky Way is about to become the backyard of the gods.

"The large fissure has opened up."

Qin Yun opened a projection of the Milky Way, which featured a dazzling array of stars.

In the projection, it can be clearly seen that the vast Milky Way has been torn apart by an astonishing crack.

"The end times have arrived, and the final moment that will determine the fate of mankind is approaching."

"If we can win this war, human civilization will be reborn from the ashes and become the most brilliant civilization in the galaxy, and even the universe."

"If we fail, the story of humanity will come to an end, and even the galaxy may be turned into a terrible hell for the Chaos Gods to play with."

Saint Gilles stared intently at the projection, his eyes slightly furrowed. "Has the situation become this dire?"

"Yes." Qin Yun nodded. "Human civilization has been driven to the brink of destruction. It must either fight to the death or be completely destroyed."

“The situation is indeed very bad.” Ryan nodded as well. “The bad news from the Dark Side of the Empire has never stopped. As soon as the Star Speakers enter the warp, they can hear countless worlds screaming.”

"There is still hope, brothers. As long as we stand united, even if we face the gods, we may still have a chance," Guilliman clenched his fist, his face full of confidence. "We still have the saint, we still have our father, and this battle can still be fought."

“Yes, we still have a chance,” Qin Yun echoed Guilliman’s words. “Although the situation is terrible now, there is still hope.”

"The premise is that we must put aside all concerns and suspicions, cooperate sincerely, and ensure that the things that happened during the Great Expedition never happen again. The current empire can no longer withstand any betrayal."

“Yes, Horus turned to the Chaos Gods out of suspicion, and Father chose to shoulder the responsibility of saving mankind alone because he did not trust others. We are also full of suspicion among ourselves.” Saint Gilles’ voice was tinged with sorrow.

By the end of the Great Crusade, humanity's military strength was sufficient to sweep aside any force in the galaxy.
Everyone firmly believes that no force can harm humanity anymore, and that human civilization will usher in a brilliant era, returning to its former glory.
Who could have imagined that Horus, the war god, would choose to betray his own father with the help of the Chaos Gods?

Ultimately, this led to brothers turning against each other, fathers and sons killing each other, and the entire galaxy being engulfed in war.

"Alright, let's not dwell on the past. Let's discuss what to do next." Ryan looked around at everyone.
“I recently discussed the current state of the galaxy with Dante, your son,” Ryan said, pointing to Sangilius in the radiance. “We’re planning to first rally the loyalists on the dark side of the Empire to maintain order there.”

"At the same time, we will build lighthouses in key star systems to assist Imperial ships in navigation and maintain communication and navigation in all territories of the Empire."

“Your plan is flawless. Especially at times like these, we need to proceed cautiously and steadily, and not be impatient for quick results.” Qin Yun nodded, appreciating Ryan’s composure.

"My network repair and stargate construction projects have been approved."

"These two projects will greatly reduce the risks associated with navigation."

"Another issue is the reform entering the deep water zone. We need to further ensure that the interests of the people are protected. We need to let those soldiers know that they are sacrificing their lives for a better world, not wasting their loyalty on a cesspool."

"The new imperial laws are already being revised, which will redefine the functions of various departments, reduce administrative costs, and improve efficiency."

"There's also the deployment of new equipment. I've pretty much convinced the opposition on Mars, but the conservatives in other forging worlds are still very stubborn and refuse to accept change. We need your cooperation to persuade them to implement Terra's policies."

"The last question is about the state religion. I know that none of you like religion, but now, religion is humanity's shield, and faith is the most powerful means for ordinary people to fight against the warp."

"Therefore, the state religion can only be reformed, not abolished, otherwise the damage would be too great."

"........."

Qin Yun discussed the reform-related matters in detail.
Then, Guilliman began to talk about the Indomitable Expedition.

The Unyielding Expedition shattered the evil plot of the Chaos traitors to destroy the Empire of Man and restored the confidence of the Empire's loyalists.
The achievements so far are remarkable, but as time goes by, we have also encountered many troubles and obstacles.

The green-skinned orcs, the Tyranids, and the Necromancers are all using this Great Rift to try and seize galactic dominance from humanity.

The Necromancers in the Nephilim Sector seem to be plotting something big, as neither the battle groups nor the Primal Forging Chapters sent there have sent back any news.

"In my current state, there's really nothing I can do to help," Saint Gilles said sadly.

"Don't worry, you'll be resurrected to be a beast of burden soon," Qin Yun said humorously. "Once most of your soul fragments are collected, you can be resurrected."

During the Soul of Vengeance arc, Saint Gilles' soul was torn apart by the gods, and a portion of it was taken away.

But that doesn't mean that all souls must be gathered together for resurrection.

When the one-eyed, red-skinned Oglin was struck by the wolf king's knee, breaking his spine, his soul shattered along with it.
His descendants went through great hardship to retrieve the fragments of his soul and resurrect him.

However, not all fragments were recalled; only a portion were retrieved.

Magnus truly completed his soul's restoration when Ahriman cast the second scarlet spell.
Ahriman has just completed the preliminary work for the red letter spell and is preparing to sacrifice Magnus to truly liberate the Thousand Sons.

As a result, Magnus suddenly appeared, seized control of the red-letter spell, reversed it, and reclaimed all his soul fragments in the galaxy.

If we can gather a portion of Saint Gilles' soul, we can resurrect him first. Later, when he is strong enough, we can slowly settle scores with the Chaos Gods and seize the fragments of the Archangel's soul.

Qin Yun's words made Guilliman and Lane laugh again.
Saint Gillespie, who was already feeling a bit melancholy, suddenly felt numb!

No, what do you mean by "soon coming back to be beasts of burden"?!

So you resurrected me just so I could come back to work?!

After talking for a while, everyone finally disconnected the communication.

“Father.” When Mephisto and the other Blood Angels gathered around and looked at Saint Gilles, their eyes were filled with tears.

A group of tough guys who could tear demons apart with their bare hands and kick aliens with their feet were so excited by the return of Saint Gilles that they wanted to cry.

Qin Yun tactfully led the young players away, leaving them some space.

"What a touching reunion between father and son."

The newly revived dried pork kept turning back, its face full of gossip.

"Alright, stop looking. The Sage wants us to gather in the open area to collect our rewards," said "If you're not going to be a dog, then declare war."

"Is this where we collect our pay at the drill ground?" a player nearby interjected. "Did they make us wear armor?"

Dried cured meat: "…………"

"If you don't want to be a dog, then declare war": "…………"

"Just trying to liven things up," the player shrugged.

The two of them rolled their eyes at the player.
This joke isn't funny at all!!

Qin Yun had Xiling calculate the rewards the players were entitled to.

As with the previous ones, he also issued urgent missions with high rewards, just to maximize the players' motivation.

"Xiling, do you think we should use these fragments of authority to reward the players?" Qin Yun held in his hand the fragments of concepts and laws that had fallen from Nurgle.

The types of fragments are life, resilience, indomitable spirit, and hope, among others.

“Macado said that good and evil coexist in the warp, and the power of the High Heaven is neutral, depending on who uses it,” Xiling said. “I think it’s perfectly acceptable to give it to the players, allowing them to have greater power.”

"Let's give it a try and see if the younger players can accept these powers."

After weighing the options, Qin Yun decided to give it a try.

Because they are essentially one entity, the stronger the player is, the stronger he becomes.

If players can absorb these fragments and gain greater power, then Qin Yun's power will also surge.
Given time, even without burning faith or relying on the Emperor's power, they will be able to contend with the powerful beings of the Warp.

"Master, there's something Xiling is curious about."

"What is it?" "Norgle is normally the god of disease and despair, how could the power of life and hope be in his hands?"

"Perhaps this is the reason for the chaos in the warp; some guys are too greedy and take too much."

Looking at the fragment of power in his hand, Qin Yun made some guesses.

The subspace during the Old Ones' time must have been well-ordered, with each god fulfilling their respective duties to maintain order in both the subspace and the real universe.
After the War of Heaven, the Old Ones were defeated, or perhaps they did something that caused the Warp to become unbalanced, thus giving birth to the Chaos Gods.

Just as when Slaanesh was born, he devoured most of the Eldar gods and took everything from them.
What did Khorne, Tzeentch, and Nurgle devour when they were born?
Or rather, they have never stopped devouring since they were born.

Logically, the beliefs of all beings should resonate in the subspace, thereby continuously giving birth to new deities.

For example, the Titanium Goddess.

The mere act of subservient races to the highest good led to the birth of a powerful being capable of creating a Star Tide Nexus.

The strength of the Star Tide Nexus lies in the fact that it only allows fleets of the Tau Empire to pass through, and that even without protection, they can navigate safely within it.

They're all essentially alternative forms of online entertainment.

Throughout the long history of the galaxy, civilizations like the Tau have been countless.
Even now, there are still many alien empires outside the imperial territory.

However, few alien gods could be found in the warp.

The only explanation is that they were all eaten.
As for who ate it, that goes without saying.

When it came time to reward their contributions, the players were all beaming with joy.

The reward for the emergency mission to rescue Morpheus is several times that of a regular mission.
This single event significantly boosted the wallets of many small-time players.
Commercial organizations such as Doraemon Workshop, MC Dynasty, and Agricultural Academy, smelling the opportunity, came to them and tried their best to promote their brand-new products.

In addition to the regular rewards, the most significant reward is the fragment reward.

Those who make the most outstanding contributions, ranking in the top five, will receive a reward of divine spirit fragments.

The strongest warrior ranks first and obtains the Resilience Fragment, which greatly increases endurance and allows him to withstand more damage.

Secondly, there's the leader of Erlong Lake. After all, he followed Morpheus throughout the entire race and made a significant contribution, earning him a Life Fragment.
Resurrection time is halved, maximum health is increased, and recovery ability is also greatly improved.

Besides these two, three other outstanding players also received fragment rewards.

"Damn, there's a new gameplay mode again, and the fragment reward cap has been raised."

How can I obtain fragment rewards?

"It feels like a Tier 0 team is about to be born."

"........."

Players who didn't receive the fragment reward all wore envious expressions.
The rarity and value of this item goes without saying.
Some suspect that if they absorbed enough fragments, they could transform into powerful beings like the Primarch or the Great Demon.

"Could it be that there's a way to become a god later on?"

"If one can ascend to demonhood and elevate their rank, they can certainly become a god."

"Good heavens, is Warhammer a science fiction game or a fantasy game?!"

"........."

After distributing the rewards, Qin Yun held a celebratory banquet.
Having just finished a battle, proper relaxation is essential.
Otherwise, if you keep your nerves constantly on edge, you never know when you might break down.

At the banquet, Qin Yun summoned several players, including Erlonghu's top dog and "If you don't become a dog, declare war."

"Guide."

"Guide."

"........."

Players like Erlonghu's leader were extremely excited.
Players who are summoned privately by their mentors are generally destined for important tasks.

You can get at least one Skyhawk Medal.
This is the highest honor reward among players.

They can also enter the website's Hall of Fame and become known to the entire internet.

Qin Yun looked around before speaking solemnly.

"I have a very important task for you. Can you swear to complete it at all costs?"

"Whatever task you assign, we will give our all and do everything in our power to ensure its completion." The leader of Erlonghu straightened his back.
"Give us your orders, Guide."

"We are your most loyal, most trustworthy, and most reliable servants."

The other players also straightened their backs, looking at Qin Yun with anticipation.

"Very good." Qin Yun nodded in satisfaction.
The young players are as enthusiastic as ever; a little reward is enough to unleash their full potential.

“You must already know that it is necessary to collect the fragments of Saint Gilles’ soul in order to resurrect this venerable Primarch.”

"The process of collecting the fragments is fraught with danger and requires a group of resilient, brave, and strong warriors to protect it. So, can you shoulder this heavy responsibility?"

Saint Gilles is currently only a fragment of his soul, needing the nourishment of faith and Qin Yun's help to maintain his physical form.

The player and Qin Yun are one and the same.
The effect of staying next to the player is the same as staying next to Qin Yun.

Therefore, players need to accompany the journey to find other soul fragments in order to maintain the status quo in Sanguis.

Moreover, with players accompanying him 24/7, Qin Yun can provide timely support at any time.

"Of course I'm willing." The leader of Erlonghu didn't hesitate for even a second.
He was already associated with Morpheus.

Right now, the guide quest is practically free.

It's like when you take on a mission from Mephisto, and if something else happens, you can quit.

Once you accept the guide's quest, you must complete it with absolute certainty.

"I'll leave this task to you. I hope you won't let me down."

"Don't worry, Guide, we will definitely complete the mission." The leader of Erlonghu clenched his fist and pounded it hard on his heart.

"Very good." Qin Yun nodded. "That's all I wanted to tell you. Now, go back to celebrating."

The celebration lasted a full day and night, consuming a great deal of alcohol and food.

But it was all worth it.
Moreover, with the empire's reforms, the large number of farms, and the application of new technologies, both the quantity and variety of food increased dramatically.

The amount of food and drink consumed can be produced in a few days.

After the celebration, Qin Yun set sail with the Imperial Fleet.

The Battle of Signas is over.

But in the vast Milky Way, there are still many more planets waiting to be liberated.

He couldn't stay here any longer; he had to rush to the next battlefield immediately.

"Set sail, for our Skyhawk Medal!"

The leader of Erlonghu stood on the bridge of the Baal Sword, gazing at the vast void.

Beside him stood Saint Gilles, bathed in light.

Seeing Mephisto nod, Captain Nivea gave the order, "All engines on, set sail, target: the lost forging world—Pira."

During the Horus Rebellion, Saint Gilles made a fateful choice while casting the world at Pyrrha.

Therefore, there is a very high probability that fragments of Saint Gilles will appear in that place.

As the Sword of Baal set sail for its next destination...
The player, Hongzhong, who was wandering inside the Stone Fortress, smiled as he looked at the giant metal structure in front of him.

"Found you, Tuchucha engine."

P.S.: Here's a chapter of 5,000 words each. Hope you enjoy it.

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