105: Chapter 105 War!

Behind them, a Nova Marines veteran sniper used his Bolter to eliminate that Berserker.

Before this Nova Marines veteran could even rejoice, the Possessed Marine pierced right through him, armor and all, with a single claw.

Immediately after, before the surrounding Nova Marines could react, the Possessed Marine unleashed the terrifying power of the Warp.

At this moment, Teka's body seemed to be scorched by raging fire, and a crimson aura of malevolent energy emerged from him.

Then, surging Warp energy erupted from the demonic maw that had opened on his abdomen, gaping like a bloodthirsty mouth.

Two Nova Marines saw this and immediately raised their Bolters, preparing to aim and fire.

However, the surging and terrifying power of the Warp arrived before their bullets could.

The Warp energy, like a vortex, devoured everything in front of it.

This power seemed to possess a life of its own, tearing the two Astartes before it apart.

Their bodies began to disintegrate from within, and blood slowly seeped out through the gaps in their power armor.

As the last Nova Marine fell, all obstacles in front of the Possessed Marine Teka had been cleared away.

Without even sparing a glance at the fallen warriors behind him, Teka continued toward the target location with the remaining five Chaos Space Marines.

Xia Xingchen stood guard outside. All he could hear were the incessant explosions echoing through the Hive City and the tremors beneath his feet—one source from the chaotic battle across the city, the other from Captain Mordecai's squad deep underground.

Xia Xingchen could only pray in his heart that Captain Mordecai would hurry. He could feel that the explosions, which had just been nearby, were drawing closer and closer to him.

Just then, Xia Xingchen suddenly sensed something.

Xia Xingchen whipped his head around to look in one direction.

The previous explosions had come from there, and heavy footsteps were approaching; it was clear that they were the target.

Xia Xingchen immediately signaled everyone: "Hide, be careful!"

The Star Guard immediately hid behind the building debris, waiting for an opportunity to strike by surprise.

When the Possessed Marine led the remaining Chaos Space Marines to the underground entrance, they were only a few steps away from Xia Xingchen's ambush zone.

The Possessed Marine seemed to sense something; he stopped and signaled everyone to halt.

"Heh, interesting. A few bugs."

No sooner had the Possessed Marine finished speaking than he drew his Bolter and pulled the trigger toward the space behind a stone wall.

Several Bolter rounds whistled through the loose stone wall, piercing directly through a soldier hiding behind it.

Listening to the sound of the body hitting the ground, the Possessed Marine spoke sinisterly: "Ignorant mortals, you have no idea of the power of the gods."

Seeing that they were exposed, Xia Xingchen immediately ordered an attack.

The Star Guard pulled out high-explosive grenades from their hiding spots and threw them in unison at the Chaos Space Marines.

The strength of the Chaos Astartes was quickly demonstrated. They scattered rapidly, evading the shockwaves of the high-explosive grenades, while simultaneously taking the opportunity to counterattack with their Bolters.

Many Star Guard soldiers had just thrown their grenades when, the very next second, they were pierced through by Bolter rounds.

A moment later, the smoke of the explosions dissipated, leaving only a web of fire woven by laser guns and Bolters on the battlefield.

The Possessed Marine soon discovered that the fighting spirit and firepower of this group of mortal soldiers far exceeded any Imperial unit he had encountered before.

In a moment of carelessness, one of the Chaos Space Marines under the Possessed Marine's command was focused-fired by Xia Xingchen's troops, the dense barrage of light projectiles pinning him down.

A heavy infantryman holding a hellgun seized the opportunity.

An intensely scorching beam shot out instantly, aimed at this Chaos Space Marine.

It easily pierced through the Chaos Astartes' master-crafted power armor.

But the very next second, the Possessed Marine's Bolter also pierced through the head of the soldier wielding the hellgun.

As more and more blood was spilled, the smell of blood permeating the air completely stirred the Chaos Space Marines' desire for blood and slaughter.

As Chaos Space Marines who worshipped Khorne, they naturally could not refuse the chance to gain the favor of their god through the melee slaughter of soldiers.

With a roar, the remaining Chaos Space Marines drew their Power Axes and charged straight at the Star Guard.

Seeing this, the Star Guard in the front immediately drew their power swords and charged forward without hesitation.

They naturally knew the power of these Space Marines, but now it was either stand there and be hacked to death or fight to the death in close quarters.

There was only fighting for their lives.

What sustained the Star Guard was the glory and faith burning fiercely in their chests.

A faint red light flickered on both sides simultaneously.

The Chaos Space Marine, his eyes completely consumed by blood-red, grabbed the head of a Star Guard soldier and crushed it mercilessly, while his Power Axe swung wildly in his right hand, reaping the life of another Star Guard with a single blow.

Just then, the body of the dead Star Guard soldier jammed his Power Axe. The Chaos Space Marine yanked hard and turned his head to the side.

In the split second he was distracted, two nearby Star Guard soldiers had already flanked him from left and right.

The Chaos Space Marine waved his hand dismissively, sending one of them flying.

When he turned back again, he realized the true killing blow had arrived.

The other Star Guard's power sword was already inches from his throat.

It was too late to resist; the power sword thrust forward violently.

Through the narrow gap between the helmet and the pauldron, the power sword instantly pierced the Chaos Astartes' neck, passing straight through from behind as filthy blood gushed from his throat.

And in the very next second, the Chaos Space Marine, relying on his last shred of will, exerted force and swung the Chainsword in his right hand once more, hacking at the soldier in front of him; in the end, both perished together on this battlefield.

As the battle continued, fewer than ten Star Guard soldiers remained by Xia Xingchen's side.

On the opposite side, four Chaos Space Marines remained; no matter how one looked at it, they were doomed to defeat.

The remaining Chaos Space Marines led by the Possessed Marine Teka strode brazenly toward the lower passage; he had no interest in tangling with the mortal troops here any longer.

"Stop right there!"

Xia Xingchen's voice rang out behind the Possessed Marine Teka.

The Possessed Marine Teka turned slowly, and the four surrounding Chaos Space Marines quickly assumed defensive postures. However, when they turned and saw the scene before them, they were clearly stunned.

Appearing before them were fewer than twenty mortals.

They were covered in blood, their armor riddled with scratches and bullet holes. Some had arms still dripping with blood, yet they gripped their weapons tightly. They stood like the final grave keepers, standing amidst the ruined battlefield, using their fragile bodies to form an impassable defensive line, determined to stop their advance.

For the first time, the Possessed Marine Teka's eyes revealed admiration for these mortal soldiers.

He had seen too many mortals trembling and begging for mercy before the Astartes, and too many Imperial units scattering and abandoning their armor. But these people were different. They knew the vast difference in strength between the two sides, they knew that rushing up meant certain death, yet they still stood here, their eyes devoid of any fear, filled only with burning rage and resolute will.

"Interesting." Teka licked his lips, a cruel smile curling at the corners of his mouth. "It has been a long time since I have seen mortals with such backbone. You are much stronger than those Imperial nobles hiding in the rear and the cowardly Astra Militarum."

His power claws rubbed gently against each other, emitting a harsh metallic sound: "I will give you a chance: lay down your weapons and swear allegiance to the Blood God. I can make you my personal guards, granting you power far surpassing that of mortals and eternal glory."

Xia Xingchen sneered, and the Chainsword in his hand emitted a buzzing roar: "Swear allegiance to Khorne? And then turn into a monster like you, neither human nor ghost? Dream on."

Xia Xingchen took a step forward, and the Immortal Nano-Armor flowed over his body, forming a layer of metallic-sheened protection: "Today, none of you will get past here."

Xia Xingchen took a deep breath.

"Come on, let me see what the difference is between me and an Astartes now!"