Chapter 920: Assault on Sanpimu Star (6)

"You talk too much, Heretic!"

The Fengqi Psykers' Third Eye narrowed slightly, feeling the pressure radiating from the giant before him.

He said stubbornly.

"Another one looking for death? Your armor cannot stop my..."

Mortarion did not let him finish, closing the distance directly as his scythe carved an arc, aiming straight for Master Kas'ar's neck.

The Fengqi Psyker exerted his full power, and a thick purple Psionic Shield condensed in front of him.

"Useless!"

The Fengqi Psyker shrieked.

The scythe collided with the shield, and the tip of the blade, containing the Primarch's terrifying strength, pierced into the Psionic Shield.

The Fengqi Psyker wore a look of shock.

His absolute defense was shattered just like that?

Just as Master Kas'ar, hindered by the shield, attempted to retreat and reorganize his psychic energy, Mortarion's other hand reached out and grasped the void.

"Argh!"

The Fengqi Psyker screamed; the next devastating psychic spell he was weaving struck an invisible wall and detonated violently beside him, shaking him as he stumbled backward, electric arcs dancing over his armor, his Third Eye briefly losing focus due to the backlash.

Mortarion gave him no chance to catch his breath. Utilizing the remaining momentum of the first strike, he flipped his wrist, changing the hack into a slash, sweeping from bottom to top with his "Silence" scythe.

The Fengqi Psyker had just steadied himself from the unformed psychic explosion when the scythe swept past, accompanied by a dull thud of metal and flesh being severed simultaneously.

The Fengqi Psyker's movements ceased; he looked down at the smooth cut appearing on the armor of his chest, and at the severed limb that had been holding his psychic staff falling to the ground.

"Im... pos... sible..."

Everything happened too fast; in just an instant, this Fengqi Psyker was cut in two.

Mortarion did not spare him another glance, having already turned toward the next target.

"Ezrael, purge the remnants."

With the fall of the Fengqi Psyker and the arrival of the reinforcements led by Mortarion, the resistance will of the Fengqi defenders completely collapsed.

Not long after, the orbital platform fell entirely into the hands of the Dusk Raiders.

"The platform is secure. Thank you for your intervention, Father."

Mortarion only nodded slightly, his gaze already cast toward other parts of the battlefield.

"You fought bravely, Captain Gareier. Now, make this platform serve our purpose. Adjust the weapons and target the enemy fleet."

"Yes!"

After Lion led the Third Company to land on the surface, the other Dark Angels were placed under the unified command of First Company Captain Bekefu.

"The Third Company has successfully landed; Father is advancing toward the primary objective."

Bekefu nodded and issued the order.

"Very well. Fourth Company, target: Orbital Defense Platform. Fifth Company, provide fire support and prepare for orbital bombardment. Let these heretics witness the power of the Sons of Caliban."

"Enemy reinforcements detected approaching from the dark side of the planet: two cruisers, six frigates."

Belakov did not hesitate in the slightest and ordered.

"Calculate intercept trajectory. Execute 'Intercept' protocol. Fourth Company, continue the assault on the target Orbital Defense Platform."

A Dreadnought-class Light Cruiser turned, its main battery array beginning to charge.

When the Fengqi reinforcement fleet emerged from the planet's shadow, they were met with precise crossfire.

The main guns of the Dreadnought-class Light Cruiser struck the bridge of the lead cruiser directly, while Dark Angels frigates hidden in the nearby asteroid belt launched an attack from the flanks simultaneously.

At the same time, the Fourth Company launched an assault on an Orbital Defense Platform.

Landing Pods impacted on the platform's key structural points.

Fourth Company Captain Abel led the Dark Angels Space Marines as they charged out of the Landing Pods.

"First Squad, secure the energy core. Second Squad, seize weapon control. Third Squad, secure the communication array. Move!"

The Dark Angels Space Marines began their operation, and every burst of Bolter fire guaranteed a Fengqi defender would fall.

In the weapon control center, the Fengqi defenders relied on sturdy fortifications and heavy fire points to resist stubbornly.

"Need heavy fire!"

The Second Squad Captain shouted.

Abel's voice came through the communication channel.

"Authorization granted to use special weapons."

Four Dark Angels Space Marines stepped forward, and their Multi-melta and Plasma Cannon instantly melted through the fortifications; the defenders inside did not even have time to scream.

"Control area secure, currently assessing weapon system status."

The Techmarine quickly accessed the Control Console.

"Primary weapon systems are intact. Need to recalibrate the targeting system for our use."

Abel nodded and said.

"Complete it as soon as possible. Ground forces may need orbital support."

On the ground, Lion and his Third Company were advancing toward the main control center.

The Fengqi had deployed new mobile armored units; these walking mechs, equipped with Energy Shields and heavy firepower, caused serious obstacles to the advance.

"Father, we need heavy fire support."

Takaer reported, as a heavy laser from a mech streaked over his head, melting the rock behind him into glass.

"The shields on these mechs are too strong; our Bolters have limited effect."

Lion assessed the situation and then contacted Bekefu in orbit via an encrypted channel.

"Bekefu, this is Lion. Requesting orbital support, coordinates transmitting. Precision strike, avoid collateral damage."

Belakov responded immediately.

"Received, Father. The Fourth Company has seized control of the Orbital Defense Platform weapon systems. Calibrating now."

On the Orbital Defense Platform, the Dark Angels Techmarine completed the final calibration.

"Targeting systems ready. Weapons charging."

Abel stood before the Control Console, observing the real-time data stream of the ground battlefield.

"Confirm targets. Avoid friendly positions. Execute precision strike."

The massive Laser Cannon array on the orbital platform began to fine-tune its angle, energy gathering within the barrels.

On the ground, the Fengqi mech forces were advancing, their firepower suppressing the Dark Angels' positions.

Suddenly, a massive beam of energy descended from the sky, precisely striking the lead mech.

The Energy Shield flickered and then collapsed, the mech being vaporized, leaving behind only a molten crater.

Immediately following, a second and third beam fell, each strike precisely eliminating a mech unit.

The Fengqi forces fell into chaos, attempting to find cover, but the precision of the orbital strike left them nowhere to hide.

"Strike complete, all designated targets eliminated."

Abel reported.

"Well done, Abel. Continue providing support; we have more targets."