Sharokin’s words stunned Tulsa for a moment.
"How is it possible!
Vulkan will always be the Primarch of the Salamanders, and nothing can separate us."
"No, Talsa, times have changed. The era of the Legion no longer exists." Numen said, "The Primarchs have all returned, serving as commanders of the Empire or in charge of important departments. But they are no longer the masters of the Legion. The gene seed has been disrupted. All warriors need to be loyal to the Empire, not individuals."
“Why is this happening!
Tulsa asked in disbelief.
"For the sake of humanity, for the Emperor's dream, and for the absolute authority of the Holy Emperor. Humanity must never again have any form of civil unrest and turmoil. Do you understand? The old era has passed, and we must all look forward."
Sharokin's words were subtle.
Tulsa isn't a one-track-minded idiot.
The raging fire of Nocturne not only gave him a strong body, but also endowed him with the ability to see through the essence of all things.
The Primarchs who command the Legions are warlords.
Even if they themselves have no intention of rebelling, it will lead to the complexity of the empire's power and cause bureaucrats in many galaxies to take sides.
"We didn't go to see Lord Ferrus either." There was a hint of bitterness in Viland's tone. "When they learned that he had resurrected, they could not hide their excitement. We had thought about going to see him and returning to his command. But he refused us and sent a declaration to Terra, telling us that the era of the Legion had passed. He is no longer our father, and we are no longer his descendants. We are all just subjects of the Holy Emperor and part of the human race."
Ferrus was killed and beheaded by Fulgrim during the Battle of Instefan V.
That would be an unimaginable blow to many warriors of the Iron Hands Legion.
Every warrior of the Iron Hands was grief-stricken for the loss of their primarch and fell into a nightmare for a time.
After escaping Instefan V, they launched a frenzied counterattack, attacking the traitors again and again in an attempt to avenge their Primarch.
When they learned that Ferrus had returned and assumed an important position in the Empire, they were ecstatic. Some of the returning Iron Hands warriors were so excited that they fainted.
However, Ferrus flatly rejected the requests of all his descendants.
He swore that he would never again serve as the leader of the Iron Hands, nor would he continue to lead the Iron Hands warriors under any name.
This was like a bucket of cold water poured down on the excited soldiers.
Some far-sighted warriors can easily see what all this is for.
The trauma of the Horus Heresy took its toll on the entire race.
The Emperor also left the humanity he loved.
The return of a Primarch, and his re-control of a Legion inspired by their gene-seed, was a formidable threat.
Taking the initiative to cut off ties with one's former descendants is a very helpless thing.
When he first heard the news, Tulsa, who was so excited that he could hardly control his emotions, calmed down.
He looked at Numen, Brantan, Sharokin, and the others, and saw the expressions on their faces, and knew that they were not deceiving him.
The era when the Primarchs led their descendants on expeditions across the starry sky and dominated the galaxy has passed.
Tulsa closed her eyes.
This news brought him an unimaginable blow.
But he quickly accepted it.
From the perspective of the Empire and humanity, such a change is not a bad thing.
"Alas, everything has changed." Tulsa whispered, with a hint of reluctance and anxiety about the new era in his tone.
"This is not a bad thing." Numen said comfortingly, "Those Primarchs are still fighting alongside us, they just changed their methods. There is no need to be sad about such a thing."
"Perhaps." Talsa looked at the lifelike projection of Vulkan not far away and whispered, "Now, let's talk about reorganizing our own regiment."
After realizing that the Primarch would never fight alongside them in the name of the Salamanders again.
Tulsa quickly adjusted her mood, at least on the surface, there was no sign of sadness.
Numen, Sharokin and others also understood.
When they first woke up, a lot of trouble occurred in order to meet their genetic father.
In comparison, Tulsa is pretty calm.
"I plan to name the new chapter the Punished Chapter, which is the symbolic meaning of the Sisyphum." Brantan whispered.
The name of the Sisyphum comes from the mythology of ancient Terra.
According to Homer's epic, there was a city-state in the ancient Mediterranean called Corinth.
There was a king named Sisyphum, who was very clever.
Zeus, who was lazy and lustful of women, abducted the daughter of the river god Insopus.
In order to rescue his daughter, the river god reached an agreement with Sisyphus.
In exchange for a river that flows all year round, he learned the whereabouts of his beloved daughter from Sisyphum.
Zeus, who was planning to do something evil, was furious when he saw the duck he had caught fly away. He sent the god of death to send Sisyphus to hell.
However, Sisyphum tricked himself into kidnapping the god of death, so that there would be no more death in this world.
It was not until the imprisoned Death was rescued by the aware gods that Sisyphus was sent to Hell.
This behavior angered the gods.
They believed that Sisyphus had offended their supreme authority.
So he was punished by pushing the stone up a steep hill.
The boulder was too heavy, and every time it reached the top of the mountain it would roll down again, and all his previous efforts would be wasted. Sisyphum could only repeat this process again and again, pushing the boulder endlessly.
The goal of the Punished Chapter is to seek self-meaning in suffering again and again.
Even if he was trapped in hell, he would firmly resist the gods who imposed an unfair fate on mankind.
“It’s a great name,” Tulsa said.
"Of course it's a good name, the only drawback is that it's not loud enough." Numen said, "We are the only few warriors. The only good thing is that we have a pharmacist and a priest, a commando captain and a company commander in our small team."
"Take your time, we will make this chapter stronger. Many of our acquaintances have returned, and they may want a place to go." Weiland said: "The Punished Chapter will welcome these returning companions, and we will fight together again."
"We also have a share in this expedition commanded by Lord Vulcan. Even if you can't accompany him anymore, it's a great fortune to be able to be active on the same battlefield again." Sharokin patted Talsa's shoulder. "When Horus was rebellious, we couldn't even imagine today."
Tulsa nodded and stretched his strong body.
"Find me a training ground. I need to complete the adaptation training as soon as possible. Make sure I don't fall down again."
"Don't worry, everything is ready." said Sharokin.
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The roar sounded in the duel cage with stellar gravity.
With such heavy gravity, ordinary people can't even walk.
The two dueling warriors walked very fast, as if the heavy gravity did not exist.
The moving figures were so fast that they appeared as illusions.
The excitement of the swords and sabers increased quickly.
The sound of swords clashing echoed, deafening.
The servants who served the Primaris warriors watched in amazement at this thrilling and dangerous fight.
Two warriors who have acquired the Empire's latest combat body creation are fighting.
Torgaddon held a long-handled battle axe in his hand, and each of his strikes was powerful and devastating.
There were sonic booms in the air.
Loken held a two-handed sword and resisted Torgaddon's crazy attack.
With every collision, endless sparks flew from the swords of both sides.
This is a real life-and-death struggle.
There is absolutely no fraud.
Both of their weapons attacked the other's weakest point.
If you miss, you will be pierced through.
Loken ducked to avoid Torgaddon's axe.
After he fought back with the long sword in his hand, it suddenly hit the battle axe that was still moving forward, and the added force made Torgadon's feet stagger.
With his free hand, he punched Torgadon hard in the chin.
The force was so great that Torgaton's jaw cracked.
The whole person also flew into the air, flew out, and fell on the side of the duel cage.
"Loken, it seems that you have learned a lot of new things after I died. I have never seen you use this trick." Togaton spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with his teeth and climbed up from the ground.
"This is a trick I came up with when I was hunting those eight World Eaters during the Siege of Terra. It kept me alive. And I slit the throats of those eight bastards."
Loken moved his steps, his eyes fixed on Torgaddon who was climbing up.
The knotted muscles were tense.
Infinite power surges in the body.
This body is stronger and more responsive than the one Loken used before.
"It seems that I have missed a lot." Torgaddon said, "But don't think you can win for sure. I want you to see my strength."
"Use all your moves. I know you should still remember what the traitor taught you." Locke said, "Let me show you how I break them one by one."
"Then just watch." Togaton leaped up and chopped down with the long-handled battle axe in his hand, like a mountain pressing down on his head.
When Loken swung his sword to block, the heavy force forced him to bend one leg to relieve the terrifying force.
The heavy force was transmitted through Locke's body to the ground.
The floor made of high-density material was shattered by the brutal impact.
Torgaddon attacked again. If Loken was hit hard, he would definitely have to go to the medical room to treat his jaw.
Loken used his elbow to hit the side of his opponent's knee, causing Torgaddon to lose his balance.
Then he stood up suddenly and knocked the other person away.
Torgaddon hit the iron pillar of the duel cage again, making a dull sound.
"I didn't expect that you would come up with various ways to break it. When I used this trick, even that idiot Abaddon couldn't dodge it, but I didn't expect that you would find the weakness." Torgaddon stood up, looked at the battle axe in his hand, and threw it aside.
"You have studied various combat methods to break the fighting skills of the Sons of Horus. If we continue to fight, I will lose anyway. Forget it."
The gravity far exceeds what an ordinary human body can bear, causing the weapons to clang as they fall to the ground.
Locke shook his head and put his weapon back on the weapon rack.
"What do you think about my last proposal?" Togaton walked out of the duel cage and wiped his body with a towel.
"Rebuild the Moon Wolf?" Loken said, "I've thought about it for a long time. Perhaps this name shouldn't be used again."
"It was the Sons of Horus, not the Luna Wolves, who betrayed the Emperor and humanity," said Torgaddon. "There is no objection from Terra. They support this attempt to restore tradition."
"I am a little hesitant." Loken said, "I have done many things. I have been a member of the Council of Four Kings of the Sons of Horus and the captain of the Tenth Company, but I have never been a chapter master. If I cannot promote the reputation of the Luna Wolves by then, I am afraid that many people will be disappointed."
"There are more and more returnees, and we have to unite them again." Torgaddon said: "The Emperor formed the Luna Wolves on Terra and hoped that this legion could bring the dawn of salvation to mankind. Horus' betrayal changed a lot, but that cannot change the oath we once made. We have the responsibility to rebuild the Luna Wolves, because it not only represents us, but also represents something special."
Loken fell silent.
Torgaddon had long hoped that he could rally the returning loyalists and reform the Luna Wolves.
To redeem the reputation of the former Moon Wolf.
Even during the Horus Heresy, many warriors chose to fight and die for the Emperor.
The problem is that Horus is the leader of the traitors. Even if Loken and others choose to be loyal, many of their deeds and achievements are not recognized.
It was because of this that Torgaton urged Loken to rebuild the Luna Wolves.
That way, the stains could be washed away, and the Luna Wolves and Horus could be separated once and for all.
"Do you really want me to be the chapter leader?" Loken asked.
"Nonsense, I can't beat you." Torgaddon said, "Only the strongest warriors can get the crown. This is an established rule, Loken. You have experienced the Battle of Terra and many battles with demons. You have witnessed a lot. Only you can make the reputation of the Luna Wolf known again, and let the world know that the Luna Wolf is the Luna Wolf and the Son of Horus is the Son of Horus. Do you still want to refuse? Loken,"
"I should have listened to you," Locke said, "but there are some trivial tasks for you to do. The order for us to go to war has been issued, and I have to fulfill my oath."
"What oath?" asked Torgaddon puzzled.
"Break the spines of those two fools, Abaddon and Erebus, then stomp on their faces and announce my return."
"Will the guards allow you to bring out the prisoners to duel with you at will?" Torgaddon asked with a hint of curiosity: "What will you do if they don't allow you to do so?"
"It has been approved." Loken said, "But they also have a requirement, which is that the entire empire must witness this duel. We all have stronger bodies, and it is certain that we will defeat the two traitors. In addition, the Custodians will also be in control. If I can defeat Erebus and Abaddon, they will do nothing. As long as I show any signs of losing, they will secretly control them to ensure that they lose to me."
"What do they mean by this?"
"The expedition is about to begin, and the officials of Terra may want to inspire the soldiers with a victory in a duel. The Dark Warmaster's spine being broken in public is more impressive than a dry speech."
"That sounds interesting. How about you fight Abaddon and I challenge Erebus."
Torgaddon also showed an interested expression.
"Next time. When I woke up and visited the Torch of Atonement, I made a vow that I would break their spines and knock out their fangs with my own hands." Locke whispered, "I won't use him."
"I missed it, why didn't I think of this!
"Torgadon showed a trace of heartache, "This is an opportunity to become famous throughout the empire. I have to work hard, and then I will directly challenge a Primarch."
"So are you going to show the whole empire how you get beaten up by a Primarch?" Loken said with a smile, "Even if we are enhanced, the Primarchs who ascend to the Demonic Realm are definitely not as simple as we think. You know, during the Siege of Terra, the existence of those Demonic Primarchs was almost despairing. They were too strong. Even if they faced Titans head-on, they could easily destroy them."
Torgaton clenched his fists and put on a joking expression.
"I will try my best. I learned a saying from some impressions sent back from another universe. Three years in the east, three years in the west. I will definitely defeat the Primarch."
"I know this sentence too." Loken smiled and said, "The problem is that those who said this sentence were all killed by the Empire. They are all losers."
“But that’s very touching, isn’t it
"Torgadon said: "How about the battle cry of the Luna Wolf be defined as three years in the east, three years in the west?"
"Are you trying to make our enemies laugh to death? This joke is too cold. It is even more speechless than that bear."
"Speaking of that bear, maybe I should tell you the story again. There was once a bear that was so big that it was beyond imagination. There was also a hunter. He went up the mountain to fight the big bear, but he couldn't beat it, so he was killed by the bear."
Togaton was beaming with joy, and enthusiastically told the story he was best at.
Loken rushed forward and knocked him down before he could utter the next word, shouting.
"Are you a demon? Did fate send you to torture me
”
"Hahaha." Torgaddon laughed.
After a while, Locke was also infected and started laughing too.
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Preparations for the expeditionary fleet proceeded rapidly.
Large numbers of troops gathered from all over the galaxy.
Of course, the news of this expedition was not the hottest news in the empire.
The hottest news is a duel promoted by Terra officials themselves.
The feud between the two duelists has continued since the Great Crusade.
The duel also became a commemorative ceremony for the grand expedition commanded by Vulkan.