Chapter 1326: It Really Is Them

Canaan Star Alliance Capital Star, Supreme Council Chamber.

Viridius sat before the meeting table, facing the ever-expanding red area on the holographic star map.

"Speaker, the Ash Star Alliance fleet is gathering at the border. They have mobilized 450 Capital Ships, 900 Auxiliary Ships, and 1,500 assault ships. The total force is approximately 130 million."

Viridius asked.

"What about our fleet?"

Morax said.

"Still gathering. It is expected to be completed in two days."

Viridius was in Silence for a second.

"Two days. Where will the Zerg have spread to in two days?"

Morax pulled up the data.

"According to the Zerg's expansion speed, they may reach the adjacent star sector in two days. There are nine colonial planets there, with a total population exceeding 20 billion."

Viridius closed his eyes.

"It's too late. We are too late."

Tailesi spoke up.

"Speaker, we need more fleets. Let's mobilize the fleets from other star sectors as well."

Morax shook his head.

"Other star sectors need defense too. What if the Zerg break through from another direction? We cannot put all our eggs in one basket."

Viridius opened his eyes.

"Then put all the eggs in one basket. If this basket breaks, the other baskets won't be saved either."

He stood up and walked to the window.

"Notify all star sectors to mobilize every ship that can be deployed. We must block them before the Zerg spread to more star sectors."

Morax nodded.

"Yes, Speaker."

Ash Star Alliance Capital Star, Fenmie Star, Supreme Council Chamber.

Xanos sat in the main seat, facing the expanding red area on the holographic star map. He

"Archon, news has come from the Canaan Star Alliance that their fleet is still gathering and needs two days."

Salmox said.

Xanos asked.

"What about our fleet?"

Salmox said.

"It has finished gathering at the border. Ready to strike at any time."

Xanos was in Silence for a second.

"Don't wait. Let the fleet strike. Clear the bugs at the border first."

Salmox was stunned for a moment.

"Archon, not waiting for the Canaanites? Can our fleet hold them off?"

Xanos looked at him.

"Even if we can't hold them, we must. Or should we wait for the bugs to disappear on their own?"

Salmox lowered his head.

"Yes, Archon."

"Notify the Fleet Commander to hold those bugs back at any cost. Even if the entire army is wiped out, you must hold them for me."

Salmox nodded.

"Yes, Archon."

Xiuluo Holy Star, Yingzhou's study.

"Father, Guilliman has already contacted the Canaan Star Alliance and the Ash Star Alliance. They are gathering their fleets, preparing to intercept the Zerg."

Yingzhou asked.

"Are their fleets enough?"

Luojia shook his head.

"Not enough. According to intelligence, the number of Zerg is at least ten thousand times theirs."

"Ten thousand times. Then their fleets are just going to their deaths. Luojia, what do you think?"

"Father, according to the detailed battle reports sent by the Ash Star Alliance, the Zerg's attack methods, biological forms, and their characteristic of Devour-ing everything highly match the Tyranid you described previously.

Especially their orbital invasions via Spore Cyst, space combat via Bio-ship, and their endless numbers are all typical characteristics of the Tyranid."

Yingzhou closed his eyes.

"Tyranid. It really is them."

He turned around, walked back to the desk, and pressed the Communication Device.

"Selina."

A holographic projection appeared in the corner of the room.

"His Majesty, I am here."

"Notify all Primarchs on Xiuluo Holy Star to gather in the Meeting Room within an hour. At the same time, contact the Weepers Chapter, Thousand Sons Legion, Blood Angels Legion, Luna Wolves and Iron Warriors Legion, Raven Guard Legion, and the Tailin Knight House. Tell them to enter combat readiness immediately."

Selina's data stream flickered rapidly.

"His Majesty, the Weepers Chapter is currently executing a cleanup Task in the Shattered Star Belt. The Thousand Sons Legion is resting on Xiuluo Holy Star under the leadership of Lord Magnus. The Blood Angels Legion is near Xike Star under the leadership of Lord Sanguinius. The Luna Wolves and Iron Warriors Legion are in the old territory of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance under the leadership of Lord Horus. The Raven Guard Legion is stationed at the border of the Ash Star Alliance under the leadership of Lord Corax. The Tailin Knight House is also on Xiuluo Holy Star."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Notify them to all assemble at the border of the Ashes. The fastest route will be provided by the Ashes."

Selina asked.

"Your Majesty, how many troops need to be mobilized?"

Yingzhou thought for a moment.

"All of them. Also, one hundred Warhound-class Titans, and have the Adeptus Custodes Kailuosi Jin go as well."

Luojia's pupils contracted slightly.

"Father, that is no small force."

Yingzhou looked at him.

"Luojia, do you know what the Tyranid are?"

Luojia shook his head.

Yingzhou said.

"The Tyranid are not an ordinary enemy. They are not an Alien nation, not pirates, not any entity we can negotiate with, deter, or compromise with. They are a natural disaster that will Devour everything. They will not stop, will not retreat, will not surrender. They only eat, eating up every planet, every life, every resource.

If we do not stop them, they will become even more troublesome later."

Luojia lowered his head.

"I understand, Father."

After a while, Magnus arrived at the study, and Guilliman's projection also appeared.

"Father, I have already understood the situation. The Ashes and the Canaan are assembling their fleets, but the force is far from enough."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Guilliman, how many troops can you mobilize on your end?"

Guilliman thought for a moment.

"The Ultramarines Legion can mobilize two-thirds of its force, about 250,000 men. The Astra Militarum can draw thirty regiments from the old territories of the Fengqi Star Alliance, about 150 million men. But it will take time to assemble."

Yingzhou said.

"There is not enough time. The Tyranid will not wait for us."

He looked at Magnus.

"Magnus, how many men does the Thousand Sons Legion have on Xiuluo Holy Star?"

Magnus said.

"Father, the entire Thousand Sons Legion is resting on Xiuluo Holy Star, about 80,000 men. We can depart at any time."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Good. The entire Thousand Sons Legion will go to war."

He looked at Luojia.

"Luojia, what about the Word Bearers Legion?"

Luojia said.

"Father, the Word Bearers Legion is currently scattered in various places executing a Task. Only one-third can be quickly assembled, about 40,000 men."

Yingzhou thought for a moment.

"The Word Bearers Legion will remain to guard Xiuluo Holy Star. Your Task is to coordinate the assembly and transport of subsequent troops."

Luojia nodded.

"Understood, Father."

Yingzhou looked at Guilliman's holographic projection.

"Guilliman, you are responsible for the mobilization of subsequent troops. The Ultramarines Legion and the Astra Militarum will depart in batches and reach the battlefield as soon as possible."

Guilliman nodded.

"Understood, Father."

Yingzhou pressed the Communication Device.

"Selina, contact Sanguinius, Horus, and Corax. Holographic meeting."

"Yes."