The player is playing like a god, and has already advanced to Space Marine level at the start.

Giant City, villa.

It has been a full two weeks since that "physical exorcism" that wiped the island nation off the map.

Lu Xiao sank into the leather sofa, her fingertips clutching a bottle of chilled soda, glistening with water droplets. The midday news was playing on TV. GW Company's hastily released new artbook, *The Emperor's Perfect Elbow Strike*, had sold out worldwide.

The entrances to model shops of all sizes were packed with "hammer enthusiasts," each holding a portrait of the "Emperor." This thing is now more famous than the cross; rumors circulate that hanging it above the bed can ward off evil spirits and cure insomnia.

The golden halo around the back of Lu Xiao's head showed no signs of shrinking. In the past few days, he had cleared several Nightmare difficulty dungeons, and the halo had become even more solid and heavy.

Now he doesn't need to press a switch when he enters the house; the built-in energy-saving lighting system can illuminate the living room as bright as day.

"Host, a large-scale wormhole reaction has been detected over Tianhe City."

The system's electronic voice boomed in the living room.

Lu Xiao paused, casually placed the Coke can on the coffee table, and walked barefoot to the French windows.

Hundreds of kilometers away, his pupils, enhanced by twenty-two surgeries, precisely detected the anomaly on the horizon. The blue sky was stained by some viscous black substance, and the inky blackness rapidly swallowed the clouds.

The colossal cross-shaped flagship shattered the sea of ​​clouds, and an inverted island of steel descended on the horizon. Countless tiny black dots emerged from the flagship's belly—thousands upon thousands of Taotie single-soldier flying vehicles—swooping down on the bustling city.

The Battle of Tianhe City broke out.

"They've finally arrived."

Lu Xiao's salted fish-like weariness was instantly evaporated by the battlefield heat. The bloodlust dormant in the Astartes genes surged in his veins, and his heart beat extremely fast.

"Carl's pack of dogs certainly has a keen sense of smell."

Lu Xiao raised his right hand and clenched his fist in the air.

"System, don armor."

There were no superfluous special effects, only a dull metallic clang. The surrounding air was pushed aside, and the azure blue terracotta armor was welded onto the limbs and torso out of thin air.

This time, instead of using the cumbersome Terminator, he opted for the more mobile Mark X standard power armor.

The servo motors emitted a soft hum, the nuclear backpack on my back entered the preheating state, and lines of bright green self-test data were scrolled across the helmet visor.

"Click".

The explosive gun receiver struck its target, and the chainsaw sword hung at his waist. Lu Xiao twisted his neck, and the golden light shining through the gaps in his armor framed the blue shoulder armor.

"Since you're here, don't expect to leave alive."

"Perfect timing, the merit book is still missing quite a few heads."

boom!

The villa's balcony collapsed. A blue-gold meteor tore through the sky, accompanied by a sonic boom, and hurtled straight into Tianhe City.

……

Tianhe City, Central War Zone.

Anxious and miserable.

Smoke billowed and danced among the collapsing buildings, turning the commercial street into a bloody meat grinder. The Taotie Legion's technological level was an absolute dimensional reduction attack on Earth's defenders.

The energy beam swept across, and main battle tanks exploded one after another. Bullets hitting the exoskeletons of the Taotie soldiers only sent up a few sparks.

"Hold on! Hold this position for good!"

The company commander's throat was stained with blood, and the barrel of his assault rifle was frighteningly hot. Behind him, the entrance to the air-raid shelter was crowded with terrified civilians.

"Company commander! We can't break through their defenses at all! These bastards are too thick-skinned!"

The young soldier cried out, his voice trembling with sobs. He had watched as his comrade was instantly vaporized by the energy blast.

In mid-air, a massive Taotie-like gunship slowly descended. Its enormous cannons gleamed with a ghostly blue light, and energy surges locked onto this last line of defense.

"Where is the Super Soldier Corps? Where are all those super soldiers?!"

The company commander roared, and in the distance, only the sounds of explosions echoed. The super soldiers were being relentlessly entangled by the Taotie's god-slaying squad.

The gunboat had reached its critical point of charging; a blue light was about to erupt. The company commander spat out a mouthful of blood, threw away his empty gun, drew his pistol, and stood in front of the civilians, his eyes red-rimmed.

"Fuck you, I'll fight you to the death!"

Just then, a sharp whistling sound came from the sky. It wasn't the sound of an engine; it sounded more like space being torn apart by a heavy object.

"What is that?"

The young soldier looked up. Above the clouds, a "meteorite" wreathed in golden flames crashed down at incredible speed. Its target was the Taotie gunship.

Boom!!!

There was no stalemate. The gunboat, capable of withstanding missiles, shattered into pieces upon impact. A massive fireball exploded in mid-air, and wreckage and severed limbs of Taotie soldiers rained down on the street.

Dust billowed, and a deep crater was blasted into the ground. Everyone stared at the crater.

"Zi"

The friction sound of the hydraulic transmission was exceptionally clear. A heavy, blue metal hand gripped the edge of the pit, and a tall figure supported himself.

A three-meter-tall steel body. The deep blue paint exudes a cold feel, and the golden double-headed eagle emblem on the shoulder armor shines brightly.

The most striking feature was the almost tangible golden halo behind his head. In his right hand, he held a massive chainsaw sword dripping with blue blood, while in his left hand he gripped a large-caliber explosive gun.

Lu Xiao turned his head, his red goggles sweeping over the stunned guards.

"Is this your defensive line?"

Deep, synthesized electronic sounds echoed through the streets.

"Fully riddled with flaws."

A shrill shriek echoed through the sky once more. A dozen Taotie soldiers, riding on flying vehicles, turned their guns, and a barrage of purple bullets covered the area.

"Take cover! Take cover now!" the company commander roared instinctively.

Lu Xiao stood still, casually raising his left arm.

Ding ding ding!

The energy beam, capable of piercing a tank, struck the power armor, leaving only a few scorch marks.

"Is this the quality of a spacefaring civilization?"

Lu Xiao sneered.

"Even scratching an itch isn't enough."

The next second, the massive steel body vanished.

"For the Emperor!"

A roar erupted like thunder. The explosive gun in Lu Xiao's hand spat out flames.

boom! boom! boom!

Each muffled thud was accompanied by a cloud of blood mist. The bullets pierced the armor of the Taotie soldiers and detonated, causing the alien warriors to explode in mid-air like watermelons, their flesh scattering across the streets.

"Holy crap..."

The young soldier's rifle slipped from his hand.

"Who...who exactly is this deity?"

In the crowd, a bespectacled nerdy guy suddenly jumped up. He stared intently at the inverted "Ω" symbol on Lu Xiao's shoulder armor, his voice shrill:

"Ultraman! It's Astartes!!"

"The Emperor has appeared! He's the Angel of Death!"

The scream ignited the atmosphere. For the past two weeks, Lu Xiao's "physical exchanges" and nuclear explosion livestreams at GW headquarters have made Warhammer culture a global meme.

"They really are Space Marines!"

"That sword, that's a chainsaw sword! A sacred relic specifically designed to tear apart heretics!"

"Look at the halo above his head! That's the Emperor's blessing! A miracle has occurred!"

The sense of despair vanished instantly. Some of the civilians who had been huddled together even took out their phones to record the scene.

"Brothers! We're saved! Guilliman's personal guard has descended!"

"Kill these alien scum! Loyalty!"

The morale of the defending troops soared. The company commander glared, picked up his rifle, and fired wildly into the air.

"Cover! Full firepower, cover that angel of death!"

"Don't let those alien dogs interfere with him!"

Hearing the roar behind him, Lu Xiao's lips curled up under his helmet.

hum!

A heavy tremor came from the end of the street. Three massive, five- or six-meter-tall Taotie mechs crashed through the wall and appeared. These were the Taotie Legion's trump cards. They locked onto Lu Xiao and unleashed all their weapons.

"High-threat unit detected."

"Execute the annihilation procedure!"

The three mechs raised their energy swords and arm cannons, and blue and white beams of light converged into a torrent, rushing straight towards Lu Xiao.

"Get out of the way!" The company commander was frantic, his eyes wide with worry.

Lu Xiao did not stop walking.

"hide?"

"The word doesn't exist in Astartes' dictionary."

He stomped his foot hard, causing the road to collapse. White smoke billowed from his jetpack, propelling his several-ton body into the energy surge.

Zizi!

The energy beam struck the deflector shield, sending sparks flying. Lu Xiao braved the intense heat and rushed to the front of the first mech.

"Alien!"

"Prepare to die!"

Woohoo!

The chainsaw sword howled. Its rapidly spinning serrated blades, enhanced by golden light, transformed into a razor-sharp weapon capable of cutting through space itself. Lu Xiao leaped into the air, wielding the sword with both hands and slashing down with tremendous force.

Click!

The massive mech, touted as being able to withstand a nuclear blast, along with its energy shield, was neatly sliced ​​in two. Oil gushed out, and the wreckage collapsed to the ground.

The entire stadium was silent for a second, then erupted in cheers.

"Awesome!!!"

"One strike and it's dead? That's a giant mech!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live humanity!"

Lu Xiao didn't stop. He used the wreckage as leverage to push off and crash into the second mech.

"Get out of here!"

He tossed aside the bomb gun, clenched his left fist, and pushed the power armor's servo tendons to their limit.

boom!

A single punch pierced through the thick chest armor, crushing the engine inside into scrap metal.

The last remaining mech snapped. It staggered backward, wildly swinging its energy sword.

"You... what kind of monster are you?!"

Lu Xiao pressed forward relentlessly, causing the ground to tremble. He picked up a bomb gun and pressed the muzzle against the mech's head.

"What am I?"

Lu Xiao's voice was amplified and carried across the battlefield.

"I am the Emperor's blade."

"I am the wrath of mankind."

"I am the nightmare of you aliens."

boom!

The mech's head exploded. Lu Xiao stood atop the ruins, slowly raising his chainsaw sword and pointing it directly at the cross-shaped flagship in the sky. Golden light condensed behind him, transforming into a pair of enormous wings.

"Mortals!"

Lu Xiao turned around and looked at the guards and civilians.

"There is no need to be afraid."

"Because I've come."

"Now, take up your weapons and follow me."

"Let's wipe these aliens off Earth completely!"

"kill!!!"

His response was a deafening roar.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

"For the Emperor! For humanity!"

The young soldier, whose legs had previously gone limp, charged out of cover with bloodshot eyes. Faced with absolute violence, alien technology was nothing more than garbage to be disposed of.

……

Above Tianhe City, in the command center of the Taotie flagship.

Commander Feng Lei stared intently at the screen as his elite troops were being slaughtered by the blue giant on the ground.

"This is illogical..." Feng Lei's mechanical eyes were filled with confusion. "How could Earth have such combat power? Where did that blue can come from?"

"Sir, the ground forces are collapsing!" The adjutant's voice trembled. "The mech soldier was instantly killed... the soldiers dare not approach him!"

"And those Earthlings have gone mad; they're shouting 'Emperor' as they launch a counter-offensive."

Feng Lei slammed his fist on the control panel.

"Damn it!"

He stared at the glittering golden figure on the screen, his eyes filled with malice.

"Since the ground can't hold them off, let's use the main guns to bombard the area!"

"Activate the flagship's main guns and lock onto those coordinates!"

"I'm going to burn him, along with half the city, to ashes!"

……

on the ground.

Lu Xiao kicked aside the remains of the Taotie and looked up at the sky. The red light at the bottom of the flagship was gathering, and the energy fluctuations distorted the air.

"Trying to use the main gun to sweep the enemy ground?"

Lu Xiao narrowed her eyes, and a smile curved her lips.

"Perfect."

"It saves me the trouble of flying up there to find you."

He swiped open the system interface and locked onto a weapon.

[Item: Cyclone Missile Launcher (Modified Handheld Version)]

[Ammunition: Vortex Molten Core Warhead (Unlimited)]

Lu Xiao sheathed the chainsaw sword and loosely gripped it with both hands.

Buzz

A two-meter-long multi-tube launcher appeared out of thin air.

"Come on, alien."

Lu Xiao shouldered the transmitter, and golden light poured into it.

"Let's see if your main gun is tougher, or if my missiles are more powerful."

"This one is called 'The Emperor's Greeting'."

"Blow it up!"