Chapter 1059: Yongshuang Star, Final Purification

In the perception of these Dark Angels Angel Warriors, this is purification, the execution of the will of the Emperor and the Primarch.

The Saikeshan race, from the crimes they have committed to the deception and ambush of the Royal Court today, has had the brands of "treacherous" and "enemy of the Alien" stamped upon their entire species.

For such enemies, the laws of the Star Alliance and the creeds of the Dark Angels never grant mercy.

Genocide is the only, and final, means to ensure the safety of Humans and the purity of the Star Alliance.

Whether an individual begs for mercy or not appears insignificant against the backdrop of racial survival and historical blood debts, and is even viewed as a hypocritical performance.

Inside the Linding Zheng Dian, although the main battle has subsided with the influx of the main Dark Angels force, sporadic resistance continues.

Ailamande slumps on his throne, watching his most trusted general, Cold Blade, fall in the corner, Count Kainuo collapse to the ground, Grand Duke Moge fall unconscious, and his loyal guards turn into shattered corpses covering the floor.

Several Dark Angels Space Marines step forward, drag Ailamande off the throne, and shackle his hands with specialized Psionic Suppression Shackles.

A Dark Angels Space Marine from Sergeant Safo's squad discovers a storage room while clearing the side passage of the great hall.

Hiding inside are several Saikeshan court servants, wearing simple ice-silk clothing, with no weapons in their hands.

Seeing the Dark Angels blocking the doorway, the eldest servant in the lead trembles and says.

"My lords... spare us... we are only... servants..."

This Dark Angels Angel Warrior raises his Bolter.

"No! We don't know anything! We were only following orders!"

"Ancestors... bless us..."

Another servant prays frantically in despair.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Silence returns to the storage room, leaving only the sound of shell casings hitting the floor.

Diplomat Li Fengmin, accompanied by Sergeant Safo, walks up to the detained Ailamande.

"Ailamande, the fate of you and your people was perhaps already sealed the moment your ancestors raised their butcher knives against Xiuluo Holy Mother Star.

And the moment you attempted to deceive the Star Alliance and ambush the delegation, you personally rang the death knell of your annihilation."

Ailamande lifts his head, his blue lips trembling, wanting to retort, wanting to roar, but in the end, all words dissolve into a sigh.

"They... many... are innocent..."

Ailamande says hoarsely.

Li Fengmin says in a calm tone.

"Before the judgment of racial purification, there are no innocents. There are only the guilty, and the threats about to be cleared."

Just then, Lion walks into the chaotic great hall.

His gaze sweeps over the kneeling Ailamande, over the Alien corpses covering the floor, and finally lands on Li Fengmin and Safo.

"Report the situation."

Li Fengmin bows slightly and speaks.

"Lord Lion, the primary target Ailamande has been captured, the high-level members of the Royal Court are either dead or taken, and resistance in the core area has been basically cleared.

Peripheral purification operations are still ongoing."

Lion nods, not surprised by the results.

Lion looks at Ailamande again and speaks.

"King of Aliens, your sins and those of your race end here."

Lion has no interest in hearing the other's defense or repentance and directly orders the Dark Angels guards beside him.

"Concentrate all captives for custody, including him. Await further instructions from the fleet, prepare to execute the Final Purification Protocol."

"Yes! Father!"

On the edge of the Ninth Star Sector, on the bridge of the Luna Wolves flagship, the *Loyal Soul*.

Horus stands before the observation window, watching Yongshuang Star, which flares with fire from time to time.

"Father, an encrypted communication from the surface of Yongshuang Star, personally signed by Lord Lion."

Horus turns around and replies.

"Put it through."

The holographic projector lights up, and the upper-body image of Lion appears before Horus.

"Brother Horus, Yongshuang Star has been cleared. The Alien King Ailamande and the main nobles have been captured or executed. Resistance forces have basically collapsed, and final purification sweeping is underway."

Horus nods slightly and says to Lion with a smile.

"Very good, Brother Lion. The actions of the Dark Angels are as efficient and lethal as always. How is our delegation?"

"Diplomat Li Fengmin and Sergeant Safo's squad are safe and sound; they successfully played the roles of bait and judge."

Lion replies, then changes the subject.

"These Saikeshan Aliens are cunning and burdened with blood debts; their Royal Court core is not worth pitying."

Horus understands Lion; he understands that the Dark Angels' interpretation of the word "purification" often means a thorough clearing that leaves no future trouble.

"I understand your meaning, Brother Lion. The chief culprits must be dealt with; the Royal Court of Yongshuang Star and its core forces must pay the ultimate price for their crimes and today's betrayal. I have no objection to your handling of it."

Horus pauses slightly, his gaze looking at the area on the star map marked "Saikeshan Territory," which consists of dozens of stars.

"However, the Saikeshan race is not just Yongshuang Star. Within their territory, there are still dozens of colonial planets, mining worlds, and outposts scattered about.

If we adopt a... 'Dark Angels'-style thorough purification for every world, it will not only consume a massive amount of our time and troops but may also trigger unnecessary controversy within the Star Alliance; after all, not every world directly participated in the conspiracy against us."

Lion's image raises an eyebrow slightly but does not interrupt Horus.

Horus continues.

"We need to deliver a clear message: those who resist the Star Alliance and deceive the Primarch will see their ruling class destroyed. But at the same time, we must also demonstrate... efficiency, and the maximization of resources."

Horus looks at Lion's holographic image.

"Brother Lion, leave the follow-up cleanup work of Yongshuang Star to your Legion. Ensure that the traces of the Royal Court are completely erased, and all relevant technical data, especially regarding the 'Condensed Essence Crystal Core', is sealed and brought back."

"As for the other worlds in the Saikeshan Territory... Luna Wolves fleet, disperse and act immediately! Proceed to all the Saikeshan worlds on the list, organized by company!"

Horus pulled up the star map, his finger tracing across those planets marked as Saikeshan settlements.

"Our goal is clear: decapitation! Liberation!"

"The objective for every detachment is to eliminate the Saikeshan ruling class: their planetary administrators, noble councils, military commanders, and all core members with close ties to the Yongshuang Royal Court. Destroy their command structure and shatter their will to resist."

"However, as for the lower-class Saikeshan Alien, those miners, farmers, and craftsmen, do not conduct large-scale physical liquidation for the time being unless they attack first."