The title of the book seems extremely childish, like a storybook for children.
It is somewhat discordant and extremely strange for a warrior in power armor to hold a book like this.
But if you open the book, you will find that its content is not simple.
The secrets contained are enough to shock the entire galaxy and subvert many things.
It will also cause the relationship between the Mechanicus and Terra to deteriorate sharply, leading to the destruction and end of the entire human civilization.
Such a secret should remain in the dark forever, and the best way to deal with it is to keep it from being known to the world.
That man walked in the darkness, holding the book that would set the entire galaxy on fire.
Underground tunnels have no sensing or monitoring equipment, making them the perfect place for those with bad intentions to plot and make sinister plans.
Never underestimate the evil of human nature. Even in an era of vigorous vitality, the viciousness hidden in the darkness will never diminish.
The man walked silently in the darkness.
At the end of the tunnel is a huge metal gate.
The detection device installed on the door emitted a faint light.
The password and genes must match to pass.
The man used his own means to bypass the detection system and walked in quietly.
Behind the door is a bright laboratory equipped with a large number of mechanical equipment.
The smooth silver-plated steel plates laid on the walls look very bright and smooth.
A dozen mechanical priests are busy in the laboratory.
Wearing professional protective equipment, the servo skull connected to their nerves is suspended in the air, and the visual devices installed in the eye sockets assist them in conducting various experiments.
They are led by a young mechanical priest and are conducting shady experiments here.
The computing machine made a dripping sound, and the arc in the flask twisted and tangled, struggling as if it were given life.
The screen in front of the researchers was filled with massive amounts of data, and those 01s were flowing across the screen like a flood.
The lights illuminated the figure of the black shadow. The automatic turrets installed on the ceiling and the ground turned their guns and aimed at the intruder. The flashing infrared rays locked onto the opponent's body.
The armed robot servant, half of its body embedded in the energy pipeline on the wall, rotated its chassis, and its neck made the sound of a mechanical piston turning.
The heavy grenade launcher in his hand also locked onto the target.
The visitor ignored the threats and walked straight into the laboratory, towards the young mechanical priest standing on the platform.
A deep voice came from under the helmet, "How are the preparations going?"
The leading mechanical priest walked down from the platform where he was standing and came in front of the other party.
"Omega, don't break into the laboratory at will again. If I hadn't stopped the defense system in time, you would have become a pile of rotten meat now."
"Those things can't hurt me." Omega said, "The sounds of gunfire and explosions will be detected by the defense system, and then only the laboratory will be exposed."
The Mechanical Priest stared at Omega. "In that case, we will all die. Mars' defenses are far stronger than before. Those wandering drones and Primaris warriors will crush everything. Even if you are a Primarch, you can't fight against the entire Imperium."
"Then stop talking nonsense, Carl." Omega revealed the other party's identity. "Finish the tasks at hand as soon as possible. We don't have much time to waste."
Kalbo, a name that was forbidden by many sages on Mars and not allowed to be discussed by the world.
Like Abaddon, Kalbor is a target that the Empire has been seeking and executing.
Without this guy, Horus's rebellion wouldn't have been so big.
With the help of those traitors, Terra could not be put into trouble, let alone cause unrest that would shock the galaxy.
Two centuries after the Martian Accords, the ambitious Kalbo became the Forge-General of Mars.
Manages the most powerful forging city on Mars.
Due to his obsession with technology, the casting general abandoned all emotions.
Those organic thought centers that existed within his skull were replaced by synthetic synapses and logical thought conduits.
Under Horus's promise, Kalbo chose to stand against the Emperor.
Let the mechanical priests loyal to him take over those forge worlds and provide weapons and ammunition to the rebels.
He also unleashed the Moravec Vaults sealed by the Emperor, releasing the creations that contained the evil power of Chaos.
The entire Mars was contaminated by Chaos, the virus code paralyzed the loyalists' factories and drove countless machine slaves crazy.
Computer viruses filled the Machine's logistics stacks and computer files, and spread to the Cogitators' systems, paralyzing the Loyalists' mechs and defense systems.
Kalbo started a civil war on Mars, which caused the empire to be attacked from all sides and was in a very embarrassing situation.
In addition to this, various forbidden technologies were used to build the Fury of the Abyss used by the Word Bearers Legion.
The three Furies of the Abyss caused the Extreme Marines to suffer heavy losses.
Kalbo wholeheartedly supports Horus, dreaming of Horus replacing the Emperor, lifting the ban on various prohibited research projects, and allowing the Mechanicus to seek the truth of this world.
The outcome of the rebellion shattered Kalbo's dreams.
Horus was killed by the Emperor.
The surviving Primarchs organized the Great Purge War to make the rebels pay the price.
Carbon and others were forced to flee Mars and retreat to the edge of the galaxy and the Eye of Terror.
It would have been safer to flee to the Eye of Terror, but Kalbo chose to head to the edge of the galaxy.
He thirsted for knowledge and did not want to be a slave to the gods.
The Emperor is a terrible God, and so are those gods.
They don't care about knowledge at all, they just want chaos.
Kalbo escaped the Astronomican's reach and established his own kingdom at the edge of the galaxy.
Over the past ten thousand years, he has been collecting technology from the Golden Age, delving into various forbidden knowledge, and using various forbidden techniques to prolong his life and survive to the present.
When fighting against the Empire, he always fought indirectly and never appeared in front of the Empire directly to avoid being hunted down by the Empire.
He tempted those priests who were not mentally strong enough to join him in the corruption.
Sometimes, he would provide weapons and equipment to those who had fallen in exchange for the resources they had.
Carlbo has never appeared in these ten thousand years.
He lurks in the shadows, away from the Empire's Astronomican, observing the Empire.
Development, prosperity, decline, and destruction.
This is true in every civilization.
Kalbo did not deny the Emperor's power, nor did he deny his wisdom.
However, the rise and fall of civilization cannot be changed by individual will.
After Abaddon breached the Cadia Fortress, Kalbor planned to attack the Empire's Forge World to obtain resources and technology.
Who would have thought that Guilliman's resurgence would make the Chaos side, which had been in a good situation, so embarrassed that they suffered defeats along the way, and several Primarchs were captured. Abaddon suffered several crushing defeats, and all the wealth accumulated over thousands of years was exhausted.
Carlbo was also shocked. He thought the empire was about to end, but it suddenly revived and continued to beat violently.
He could only plan to continue hiding.
However, the Empire's Indomitable Crusade covers the entire world.
It is no longer like previous expeditions, which only target the coverage area of the Astronomican.
With the help of the lighthouse system, the Empire's warships travel throughout the galaxy.
His small kingdom was also destroyed by the empire's devastating attack.
The general in charge of the expedition didn't even care about Carlbo's identity.
This made Carlbo angry, but he was lucky enough to escape.
Using consciousness transfer technology, he took over the body of a young mechanical priest and infiltrated the Mechanicus.
Even to Mars.
The most dangerous place is the safest place.
No one could have imagined that a guy on the Empire's kill list would dare to impersonate someone and enter the solar system.
Kalbo came to the solar system and witnessed those magnificent warships and structures.
He knew that the human empire had become so powerful that no one in the galaxy could defeat it.
The only way to destroy it is from within.
"The Empire attaches great importance to the security of the intelligent field. It is extremely difficult to bypass the security program and put the modified intelligent machine code in." Carlbo retracted his gaze and didn't want to talk about those unimportant things with Omega anymore. "I have some technology left over from the old cellar, but it is still very difficult to paralyze the Empire's intelligent control. The other party is not using simple artificial intelligence."
"The divine brain is not a simple code, but a biological brain enhanced by genetic technology. The intelligence in it is only those living people who have given up the real world. Those people process various information through their genetically enhanced brains to maintain the normal operation of the system."
"I don't know what the difference is?" Omega said, "But you'd better hurry up. I've been under surveillance several times. The Men in Black are aware that there are forces on Mars that are against the Empire. They are infiltrating and investigating."
"You are the best among them, why should you be afraid?" Carlbo said with a hint of teasing.
The Alpha Legion has always boasted of its infiltration capabilities.
Today, they are so terrified by the empire's intelligence infiltration organizations.
"I suspect that there are warp creatures assisting them. I got some information that Corax is building an intelligence network for the Empire in the warp. After the firewall is built, warp creatures can no longer obtain emotions such as fear and despair from humans. Warp creatures have long been accustomed to absorbing the emotions of real creatures. The Empire's firewall has undoubtedly cut off their food source."
"Corax took advantage of this and used the aliens captured by the Imperial Expeditionary Force as rewards to make deals with the Unliving Ones in exchange for their service to the Empire."
"Guilliman is really a madman. What Horus did is not as terrible as his." Kalbo sneered, "It is hard to imagine how many dark secrets there are behind that glorious image."
"Humanity's struggle is meaningless. Alpharius tried to make the Emperor a god and end the suffering brought by the Warp, but the final outcome was a sad joke. The Warp is suffering, but also paradise. If humans want to go to eternity, they can only go to Chaos."
"Guilliman has made the empire extremely powerful, but that is only temporary. No matter how magnificent a building is, it will eventually collapse, and no matter how powerful a civilization is, it will be reduced to ashes in the face of the power of time."
Karlbo shook his head and said, "Let's talk about this after we're done. I'm afraid the two of us will be killed before the empire is destroyed."
"Don't worry, as long as we can proceed according to the plan, the foundation of the Empire will be torn apart by us. Guilliman encourages the development and growth of the Mechanicus and teaches them those technologies. Soon, he will know how to write the word regret."
Omega handed the book to Kalbo and said, "The destruction of the faith in the God of All Machines will bring the two allies of the Empire to war. The more advanced the Empire's technology is now, the more tragic the war will be when it begins."
"The Legend of the Dragon Slayer." Carl read out the name of the book and frowned.
He didn't understand the book, let alone the other party's thinking.
A fairy tale book can break up Mars and Terra.
Such a thing is simply a fantasy.
"Read it," Omega said. "It's not the name of the book that matters, it's the content of the book that matters."
Carlbo opened the book, the stream of information hit his brain, the power of the compatible computing module in his skull suddenly increased, the visual device lost focus, and pulled him into darkness.
Books are written using a special method, and they contain memories.
Kalbo saw the Emperor, the Void Dragons, and the distant past.
The metal-encrusted face showed shock and disbelief.
"What is this?" Carbo said. "Why have I never known this?"
"This secret has been kept by someone." Omega said, "I only learned it from Alpharius. At that time, he was committed to the balance between Chaos and Humanity, creating an opportunity for the Emperor to become a god. He kept it a secret until the Demon Primarchs were captured one by one by Guilliman. Then he told me the news."
"If his plan succeeds and the Emperor becomes a god, then this secret will be meaningless. Facing an Emperor who has become a god, no one can prove whether he is the God of All Things. But if he fails, this secret can tear the Empire apart."
"It is hard to imagine that the Corpse Emperor's handiwork is so horrific. He was planning the future in the Middle Ages and guiding the path of mankind, from the Industrial Age to the Star Age. It was the beginning of the Transhumanist Movement and promoted mankind's understanding of the starry sky and science."
Kalbo tried to sort out the context of the Emperor's series of designs, but after a moment, he gave up.
The project has reached incredible scale.
It has spanned tens of thousands of years of human history, ruthlessly manipulating the fate of countless people. It is truly jaw-dropping.
The entire human civilization is like a flock of sheep being driven towards a set goal.
"This secret will shake the foundation of the Empire, and will also give those who are dissatisfied with the Empire a reason to vent. What we need to do is to spread the contents of the book with the help of your code. The establishment of the Mechanicus is a lie. It was a dream of a Star God that created the Mechanicus. The Emperor has never been the God of All Machines." Omega said: "Some people have sneaked into Mars and are ready to rescue the Star God imprisoned by the Empire. The Undead have given us some support."
"Necromancer?" There was a hint of doubt in Carlbo's tone.
"They are afraid that the Star God will continue to reveal their weaknesses to the Empire." Omega said: "Without the advantage of technology, the Undead are vulnerable to the Empire."
"So that's how it is. It seems that you have always been in contact with them?" Carlbo said.
"Not really, it's just some deals." Omega said, "We all have to be prepared. Once your code to paralyze Mars is ready, it's time for us to act. The appearance of the Void Dragon will pierce the lies of the God of All Machines and cause the empire to split and collapse."
"What a vicious conspiracy! The empire is too powerful. It can only be destroyed if there are problems within itself." Karlbo smiled. "After debugging for a while, I will come up with an electronic virus that will satisfy you."
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"You should release me. The contract has been signed, but you are unwilling to let me have a little freedom?"
In the yellow sand, the dragon roared at Guilliman.
Guilliman didn't care for this, both of them were in the spirit realm.
There is no point in yelling.
"It would be meaningless even if I released you from prison. Where can you go? Staying in prison, you will have no worries about food and clothing. As the empire expands, you will get more and more food."
"Just stay here and I'll let you out when the time is right. Before that, don't say anything like that again."
"You just want to imprison me here forever, and let me be drained of all my knowledge and energy like a battery." The two Void Dragon Boys stared at Guilliman, revealing dissatisfaction and hostility.
"Better show me respect," Guilliman whispered. "Keep your head down. You should learn how to be a good mount and pet."
"I am a god. Your life span is not even a fraction of mine. You still want me to willingly submit to you and become your mount?" The Void Dragon's voice was full of mockery. "Accepting the contract is already my greatest concession. We are just a cooperative relationship, not a master-servant relationship."
Guilliman also took out the fragment of the Star God that he had taken from the Necromancer Trazyn.
There was a flame glowing in the sphere.
The twin children of the Void Dragon slowly enlarged, staring intently at what Guilliman was holding.
I felt a familiar breath, the imprisoned fragment belonged to the Burner.
His people.
If he absorbs it, his power will become even stronger.
"Give it to me." The Void Dragon said, "Master."
"Your head is too high." Guilliman played with the ball in his hand and said mockingly, "And you, who have a long life, beg me for things like this. Where is your dignity as a god?"
"Your humble servant begs for forgiveness, master. Although your life is short, your strength, wisdom and strategy are far beyond my imagination." The Void Dragon lowered his head, with a hint of flattery in his tone.
"But now I just want to kill you." Guilliman smiled and said, "You make me feel the threat of being out of control. Last time, I warned you. Tell me, will you be loyal?"
Feeling Guilliman's gaze and the threat contained therein, the Void Dragon chose to lower its head. "I will always remain loyal to you, Master."
"Recognize your identity. I don't want it to happen again. Otherwise, I will let you know that gods can bleed and die." Guilliman said in a deep voice: "If I find that you have any sign of trying to betray me, I will cut you into pieces and feed you to those who are willing to surrender to me."
In all my life, no one has ever spoken to me in such a tone.
This is the greatest contempt and humiliation to the Star God clan.
The Void Dragon should be angry and kill the opponent.
When seeing Guilliman's eyes, the Void Dragon chose to surrender.
The era of the Star Gods is over.
Now the other party has the final say.
Making God bleed is no joke, the other party can really do it.
I am also controlled by the other party's contract.
It is really not difficult to make the opponent want to kill you, give up the knowledge in its hands, and smash it into pieces.
"I will keep it in mind." said the Void Dragon.
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An unknown world.
A group of corpses fell to the ground.
The bright red blood flowed, forming an extremely evil rune.
Obviously, this was a cruel sacrifice.
At the center of the ceremony, Cherubel, having freed himself from his demonic host filled with imprisoning runes, entered a completely new body in order to escape the control of the Empire.
The ceremony went very smoothly.
Cherubel gained a brand new body.
“Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.”
Cherubel laughed wildly.
“I am a high and mighty demon prince who cannot be desecrated. I am going to laugh like a madman. No one can stop me from laughing like a madman.”
"I am free, Guilliman. Wait, one day I will make you pay the price, and make you kneel at my feet and kiss my hooves."
After enduring humiliation for so long, Cherubel gained a little trust from the other party. After several reinforced slavery contracts, he got a new mission, which was to explore other universes.
The contract has a certain range, and the control ability of the Demon Book cannot cover the subspace.
As long as it runs far enough, the opponent will not be able to use the contract to control it.
Cherubel destroyed all the Imperial devices he was carrying.
He cut open a crack and jumped in.
With the help of the vast ocean of ether, following those surging undercurrents, escape to the more distant universe.
Use unique cosmic rules to avoid the constraints of the contract.
"Go to hell, Guilliman, and you will never make me kneel before you again."
Cherubel cursed viciously: "I will endure it, accumulate strength, and prepare for revenge. When the day comes that you fall, I swear to bite your soul to pieces and make you suffer all kinds of torture. Only in this way can I wash away my past humiliation."
"Three thousand years in the east of the Milky Way, three thousand years in the west of the Milky Way, one day, I will return as a king and take revenge. I, Cherubel, will definitely come back. Wait and see, Guilliman, I will not let you go."