Chapter 1475: Defining the Second Primarch

Yingzhou sat before his desk, and after thinking for a long time, he decided to follow his heart and pulled up the system's customization interface.

The system interface unfolded in his consciousness, with the two options of Second Primarch and Eleventh Primarch presented side-by-side before his eyes.

"The Great Tang's number one double-mace-wielding hero, a ruthless man whose official history is even more intense than the unofficial records."

Yingzhou began to recall the deeds of Qin Qiong.

Qin Qiong, who was recorded in official history as "always the first to scale the walls in every battle," used the double mace as his weapon; the mace is considered a heavy weapon, and very few people are capable of fighting with double maces simultaneously.

Because he excelled in close-quarters combat, he could take hits and dish them out, charge into the fray or engage in grappling, and maintain clear judgment on a chaotic battlefield to make the most correct choices.

Moreover, he had brains; he was not blindly reckless.

After he submitted to the Tang, he established many military merits under Li Shimin.

Yingzhou whispered to himself while recalling.

"To be able to kill one's way out of that pile of ruthless men at the end of the Sui Dynasty and walk alive into the Lingyan Pavilion—could he be a simple character?

His performance in official history is more outrageous than anything written in historical novels, and the common people even treat him as a door god; the funniest part is that the other door god was actually captured by him.

A man who truly crawled out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, yet could still maintain clarity and Loyalty, without being corrupted by power and slaughter. Isn't such a person the very image of a Primarch that I need?"

Yingzhou adjusted his sitting posture and then began to perform the customization on the system interface.

"Then, the Second Primarch shall be set using Qin Qiong as the template.

First, it must be clear: integrity, Loyalty, and bravery.

Secondly, he must possess a clear judgment, capable of seeing the situation clearly in chaotic circumstances rather than being led by emotions.

Then, his combat style should reference Qin Qiong's double maces, focusing on close combat, combining both offense and defense... just standing there would make people trust him."

After Yingzhou finished speaking, he thought for a moment and added a sentence.

"As for the name... let's call him Qin Shuo. Qin Qiong's courtesy name was Shubao; 'Shuo' has the meaning of being newborn, but also carries the meanings of the north, coldness, and a stern, killing aura. A person who is as stern as the wind on the battlefield and merciless toward enemies, yet possesses a quiet warmth for his comrades and family."

On the system interface, the content he had just described was being absorbed, transformed, and integrated.

A moment later, the system interface refreshed, displaying new text.

【Primarch customization complete.】

【Name: Qin Shuo.】

【Traits: Integrity, Loyalty, bravery, clear judgment.】

【Combat Style: Close combat, excels at double maces, combines offense and defense, powerful strength.】

【Personality Tendency: Calm, reliable.】

【Estimated generation cycle: Thirty Standard Days.】

【At that time, this Primarch will appear in an infant form; a standard incubation environment is required.】

【Upon confirmation, the system will extract the host's psychic energy and Faith Value.】

Yingzhou looked at the text and confirmed it was correct.

Just as he intended to close the interface, a strong sense of fatigue suddenly surged up, as if something was being drained from his body.

The entire process lasted only about three seconds, then the feeling receded, his breathing gradually stabilized, and his heartbeat returned to a normal rhythm.

Yingzhou leaned against the back of his chair and reached up to wipe the sweat from his forehead, feeling a distinct sense of overexertion.

"Good heavens... it drains you just like that. It hasn't even taken shape yet, it's just a customization setting, and it has already absorbed so much. If I wait for him to truly be born, how much will that consume?"

He panted while looking at the countdown that had just started on the system interface: thirty days.

Yingzhou wiped the sweat from his forehead and then opened the Communication Device.

"Selina."

Selina's voice came through the Communication Device.

"His Majesty, I am here."

Yingzhou said.

"How are things prepared on Lao Lu's side?"

Selina's voice remained steady.

"Lord Lu Zhenda's diplomatic team will depart tomorrow. The Adeptus Custodes Gewanuosai, the Lucifer Black Guard company, and the Weepers Chapter are accompanying as guards, and the accompanying medical Xiunu are all in place.

The fleet has finished preparations and is expected to depart tomorrow morning to attend the coronation ceremony of Prince Kesi of the Kesi Empire."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Tell him that after arriving at the Kesi Empire, Kesi will arrange the reception there."

Selina said.

"Understood. Additionally, Lord Lu Zhenda asked me to convey that he will be careful, and please rest assured, Your Majesty."

Yingzhou said.

"Tell him not to be too nervous; he represents the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance, not going to war."

Selina said.

"I will convey that."

Yingzhou glanced at the countdown slowly ticking on the system interface and then said.

"I still need a few days of travel; we will talk after arriving at the Bone Crushing Factory."

"Understood, I wish Your Majesty a smooth voyage."

The communication cut off.

Yingzhou let out a long breath, his gaze falling on the starlight outside the porthole.

To think that the Second Primarch would appear in such a way; it really is quite unexpected.

A few days later, the fleet exited the warp channel, and a gray-brown planet appeared ahead.

Several transport ships were docked in orbit, the Battlecruiser Yingzhou was riding on slowed down in orbit, while the Light Cruiser and Destroyer maintained formation.

A Thunderhawk Gunship detached from the ship and descended toward the planet's surface.

Yingxin looked at the image on the Holographic Map and asked curiously.

"Are those the cannery?"

Fulgrim stood beside her.

"Yes, the main factory building, warehouse, quality inspection area, and living quarters. The layout is very orderly; it was planned by Perturabo's Engineering Team."

Yingxin nodded and did not ask any more questions.

As the Thunderhawk Gunship landed, the hatch opened, and wind carrying dust surged in.

Yingzhou was the first to walk down the boarding ramp, his footsteps steady.

Behind him followed five Young Primarchs and Yingxin.

Yingxin looked around, her gaze sweeping over the factory buildings, warehouses, the fences in the distance, and the grayish-brown plains further away.

Sebastian stood at the edge of the Landing Pad, with the engineer Miyier behind him, and further back were several Xiuluo Saint staff members, standing in a neat row.

Sebastian stepped forward, stood at attention, and saluted.

"Your Majesty, welcome to the Bone-Crushing Cannery. This is the engineer Miyier, who is responsible for the factory's construction and operation; the rest of the staff are all at their posts and standing by."

Yingzhou nodded and spoke.

"You have worked hard. Everything on this planet was built from scratch, and you have done a very good job."

Sebastian said.

"Serving the people of the Xiuluo Saint and serving the Emperor is our honor."

Yingzhou looked at Sebastian.

"I will have someone take over the work here soon, and you may also take a short rest. The combat Task of the Sons of the People Chapter has been completed, and subsequent garrison duties will be taken over by other units."

Sebastian paused slightly.

"Your Majesty, the Sons of the People Chapter can accept new Tasks at any time. Rest is not necessary."

"I know you can fight, but resting is for the sake of fighting better, not for lying down to sleep."

"Yes, Your Majesty."