[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor":3,"chapter-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-23":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Warhammer: Starting as a Planetary Governor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1680993,2147,"Chapter 23: The Emperor’s Holy Oracle","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>In the past few days, Eden had intermittently absorbed nearly 10,000 points of hope energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there was still a significant gap from the 200,000 points needed, with the gradual recovery of his Little Sun's energy, he had now gained the ability to influence the real world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of these abilities was the creation of illusions, allowing him to project images into the dreams of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was undoubtedly a powerful ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a higher level, it was a \"privilege\" belonging to the gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great deities could bestow divine revelations upon their believers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden stood on the balcony of his bedroom at the top of the spire, gazing down at his territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Sacred Square below, workers were methodically carrying out the construction work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the plan, in addition to restoring the God-Emperor's saint statue, a monument would also be erected at the foot of the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those loyal followers of the God-Emperor, those who had made exceptional contributions to the planet Urth, would have the honor of having their names engraved upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden closed his eyes, mentally connecting with the psychic core hidden within the head of the God-Emperor's saint statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his consciousness merged with the psychic core, his psychic sense expanded enormously, nearly covering the entire territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a powerful ability—at this moment, he felt as though he had become a lofty god!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even made the psychic core imitate the fluctuations of the God-Emperor's psychic will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would make it easier to deceive people and avoid being branded as a heretic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the energy consumption was enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden could feel the hope energy he had accumulated being rapidly depleted. He could only maintain the connection for ten seconds at most!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he had prepared in advance, quickly directing his psychic consciousness toward the state church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found Bishop Doni, who was deep in sleep, and activated his illusion-creating ability, projecting some images into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment the projection was completed, the hope energy was exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's consciousness forcefully detached from the psychic core and returned to his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was close!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating an illusion consumed far more hope energy than expected—he had nearly failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few seconds, he was completely drained, feeling as if he was walking on air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at least he had accomplished his goal, successfully embedding the carefully designed images into Bishop Doni's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was time to see how effective it would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it didn't work, he would have no choice but to restrain Bishop Doni by force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh, he felt even weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden braced himself and returned to his bedroom, collapsing onto the oversized bed, large enough to fit ten people, and fell into a deep sleep. — In Bishop Doni's bedroom at the state church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was stark, almost devoid of decoration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, the alloy floor and walls bore deep gashes, as if they had been violently hacked apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room was only an iron bed, with a menacing power axe leaning against the headboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni lay on the iron bed, already asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was one of terror, as though he were experiencing something horrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, he was having a nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that terrifying, all-encompassing warp storm, Bishop Doni had been plagued by nightmares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his dreams, chaos and darkness consumed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood rained from the skies, and the faithful wailed in despair, while heretics and demons reveled in bloody, cruel rituals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God-Emperor's saint statue had collapsed, trampled upon and desecrated, blood tears flowing from its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there, Doni Moul, the loyal servant of the God-Emperor, was powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness swallowed Urth, growing thicker and deeper until it completely obscured the Emperor's light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless times, he dreamed of the destruction of Urth, of half the empire suffering under tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The endless, hopeless wails tore at his soul, leaving him in torment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this current nightmare, Bishop Doni knelt before the toppled, corpse-strewn saint statue of the God-Emperor, shouting in desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almighty God-Emperor, my faith in You has never wavered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears mixed with the blood rain as they slid down Bishop Doni's face. \"I beg You to cast Your gaze upon us, for the lost lambs need Your guidance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how much he cried out, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive, broken head of the saint statue was slowly being submerged by blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His despair reached its peak—he could bear no more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to be consumed by the darkness, a ray of light pierced through, illuminating the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so warm, so resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the light touched, the darkness retreated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni felt the familiar presence emanating from the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the God-Emperor's radiance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Praise the God-Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could once again feel His presence; the God-Emperor had not abandoned His flock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni lifted his head, gazing devoutly toward the glowing light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within it, he vaguely saw the great God-Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore golden armor, majestic and towering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God-Emperor pointed his sword forward, and a young ruler, following His will, led an army to break through the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He judged the heretics and drove away the shadow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene shifted, and another image appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God-Emperor, seated on His throne, looked down upon all life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the throne, a grand ceremony was being held, with the young ruler kneeling before the God-Emperor, offering his loyalty amid the crowd's adoration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Bishop Doni could clearly see the young ruler's face—it was none other than Eden Grant, the governor of Urth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden Grant, bathed in the God-Emperor's light, was so devout, so benevolent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed like a natural-born ruler, one that inspired worship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni also saw himself in the vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood beside Eden Grant, overseeing the ceremony, guiding him like a mentor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the God-Emperor's Holy Oracle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concept of the Holy Oracle had long existed in legend. It was said that only the most devout believers and warriors could receive such a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the Emperor's Champions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guided by holy visions, they would don the black armor of the Emperor's Champion, pledging their loyalty through endless battle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were not only given holy visions but also received the God-Emperor's blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni could feel it—the darkness in his heart was dissipating, and his body was filling with strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had received the God-Emperor's blessing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Bishop Doni became fervent, loudly praying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All praise to the God-Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young ruler, Eden Grant, grew clearer in his vision, the God-Emperor's radiance becoming ever brighter, until it filled his entire sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light became blinding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense brightness woke Bishop Doni, and he realized it was already morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, warm and gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been so long since he had slept this well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped the tear marks from his face, certain that he had finally escaped the torment of nightmares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dream from last night was vivid in his memory, etched clearly into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the face of Eden Grant—impossible to forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden had gone to great lengths, using an enhanced version of his appearance to ensure a lasting impact, making it the perfect template for his divine dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The God-Emperor has shown the lost lambs the way...\" Bishop Doni muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting in quiet reflection for a while, he seemed to have made a decision. Rising, he grasped his staff and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though slightly hunched, Bishop Doni's steps were firm and resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great God-Emperor had delivered His Holy Oracle, selecting the one who would lead Urth out of the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the church's priest and a devout servant of the God-Emperor, it was time for him to offer his loyalty in his own way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time had come to restore the church's glory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1310,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.687Z",1,"novelbin.me","768f1a0e912b5b87c9f248d99983b1863d5dc916b0cb6afd29ef7ccc286e504b","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-24","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-22",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]