[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor":3,"chapter-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-370":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Warhammer: The 11th Primarch - The Black Emperor",{"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},1511119,1962,"Chapter 370 - 369: \"Rope\" Strangling the Gorgon Serpent King","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-370",370,"\u003Cp>Calth, deep within the underground caves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense swarms of Gorgon Serpents surged from all directions, attacking the Shadows of Order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadows of Order raised their boltguns, firing dense barrages at the xenos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black darkness underground did not affect the Shadows of Order, whose superhuman vision allowed them to accurately strike every bolt round at the bodies of the Gorgon Serpents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpents emitted chittering sounds, advancing through the barrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, at the same moment in various caves, gaps appeared in the Shadows of Order's fire net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deeper they went into the caves, the more the web-like paths interfered with supply lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large numbers of Gorgon Serpents killed daily by the Shadows of Order were the best source of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they lacked ammunition. Going deeper didn't just double the supply distance for the round trip; because of the winding paths in the caves, the distance increased several times over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tunnels running vertically through the underground to the surface became fewer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpents had expanded more horizontally across different underground levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gaps in the fire net were immediately noticed by the Gorgon Serpents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hissed and charged at the black-armored warriors. The Shadows of Order immediately adjusted, each increasing their firing arcs, which further accelerated their ammunition consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an underground cave adjacent to Numinus, water from the city's drainage system meandered into it. The Shadows of Order fought waist-deep in water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several mutated Gorgon Serpents with three pairs of eyes swiftly lunged at the Shadows of Order, tails lashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadows of Order's keen perception was unaffected by the water, but they found the xenos swam faster in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their first volley failed to penetrate the mutated Gorgon Serpents' scaled armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadows of Order's second volley slammed into the Gorgon Serpents' backs as they had already closed in on the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows of Order who had exhausted their ammunition leaped from the line to meet the Gorgon Serpents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They swung their Catachan Fangs, slashing at the xenos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energized blades clashed with sharp claws. The Gorgon Serpents let out pained hisses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadows of Order wielded their blades, delivering swift cuts onto the xenos bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They killed the first wave of mutated Gorgon Serpents, but the second wave was already upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought arose in their minds: 'The deeper into the caves, the more mutated Gorgon Serpents there are.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shadow of Order guarding the rear of the line suddenly noticed a massive shadow underwater, a xenos much larger than the mutated Gorgon Serpents, charging towards the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding fast to the first layer of the Thelema mindstate, he swung his Catachan Fang and charged at the giant Gorgon Serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant Gorgon Serpent burst from the water, splashing water onto the black power armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive body rose. The Shadow of Order inevitably met its yellow eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One pair, two pairs, three pairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'There's a fourth pair?!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow of Order's thoughts froze. The speed of his Catachan Fang swing slowed increasingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body rapidly stiffened. His final thought was that the first layer of the Thelema mindstate couldn't resist a mutated Gorgon Serpent with six pairs of eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow of Order didn't have time to warn his battle-brothers behind him, but the Shadows of Order using boltguns noticed the anomaly immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first petrified Shadow of Order appeared since the requirement that only those who mastered \"True Will\" could enter the caves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"New monster...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow of Order alerted over the squad's comm-channel, then lowered his head, avoiding the mutated Gorgon Serpent's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The height difference between him and the xenos was over two meters, ensuring he wouldn't see the yellow eyes. He pulled the trigger, firing a dense barrage at the mutated Gorgon Serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the roar of bolt rounds, the mutated Gorgon Serpent did not fall. Its densely layered scales withstood the firepower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its serpent tail twisted, propelling it before the Shadow of Order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutated Gorgon Serpent's massive form loomed over the Shadow of Order. It swung its claws, tearing through the power armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claw tips pierced the Shadow of Order's body. Toxin rapidly spread through the Astartes' superhuman physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow of Order felt his body grow numb and weak, then was pierced through by the claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutated Gorgon Serpent then swung its head, fangs biting into the head of another charging Shadow of Order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fangs pierced the helmet, crushing the Shadow of Order's skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, its serpent tail coiled around another Shadow of Order, tightly wrapping around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven-meter-long tail coiled layer upon layer around the Shadow of Order's body, tightening relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a explosive crunch, the power armor shattered. The Astartes' superhuman body couldn't withstand the mutated Gorgon Serpent's immense strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Shadow of Order's corpse fell, more xenos poured through the breach torn by their king, charging at the black-armored warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpent King, after swallowing the Shadow of Order's head, slithered towards other members of the squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Shadow of Order squad was in peril, an angry shout rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey little snake! Come bite me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpent King's intelligence far surpassed its kin. It had already grasped parts of human language and could understand the general meaning of the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice felt familiar. It turned its head and saw the human who had injured it before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porti had recently received another gift from their Father, becoming an \"Provoker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In previous battles, he keenly noticed the Gorgon Serpent King could understand human speech. Possessing this intelligence allowed him to perform more effective \"Provocation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpent King immediately abandoned slaughtering the broken Shadow of Order squad and charged at the black-armored warrior who provoked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porti raised his left arm, firing his archeotech pistol, a reward for his promotion to Lieutenant , at the Gorgon King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bullets were modified, replacing the explosive with Catachan Needle Cactus\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of toxin-containing needles, propelled by the archeotech pistol's powerful force, pierced the Gorgon Serpent King's layered armor, embedding in its vulnerable flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpent King let out a furious roar. It felt as if its insides were burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That annoying weapon again. It felt itself weakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpent King roared in fury. Its reason overcame its hatred for Porti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It suppressed the anger stirred by the \"Provocation.\" In its weakened state, it shouldn't take risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpent King's seven-meter-long tail whipped powerfully underwater, directly attacking Porti's legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porti hastily rolled away. When he rose from the water, he found the xenos wasn't pursuing but had turned to flee in another direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porti gave chase, but several mutated Gorgon Serpents with three pairs of eyes blocked his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porti raised his hand and fired a shot at the xenos. Dozens of needles embedded in the xenos' body. It writhed in pain, emitting agonized cries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porti swung his Catachan Fang with his right arm, the energized blade cutting another mutated Gorgon Serpent in half at the waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porti fought furiously through the mutated Gorgon Serpents. He knew he had let the giant xenos escape again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a sound of something cutting through the air came from his side and behind. He turned his head and saw only a flash of gold swiftly passing before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Father?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Porti wondered, Nareth had already caught up to the Gorgon Serpent King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Baron of Corruption\" raised his left hand. Formless spirituality surged forth, rapidly coalescing into one black rope after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black ropes, entangled, the Gorgon Serpent King's neck, bound its writhing waist, and coiled around its serpent tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpent King thrashed in the water, but the black ropes entangled it tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its consciousness began to blur. Hazily, it felt the scene was familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As its body emitted creaking sounds, its consciousness suddenly cleared. It could think again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, it had used its own serpent tail to coil around a black-armored warrior, strangling him to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference was, it had gone from the strangler to the one being strangled, not even knowing who was killing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I am the Gorgon King. I cannot die so pathetically'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gorgon Serpent King raised its head. It twisted its neck. Accompanied by excruciating pain and suffocation, it finally managed to turn its head halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The row of eyes on its right side saw a black-armored figure with wings on its back, hovering off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the Gorgon Serpent King's consciousness sank into eternal darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Gorgon Serpent King was killed, the xenos' morale plummeted. The Shadows of Order's advance speed increased again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days after Nareth strangled the Gorgon Serpent King, he received a report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xenos fleet detected in the Veridia System. They have begun their assualt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy the story, my p@treon is 30 chapters ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002FDaoistJinzu\u003C\u002Fp>",1479,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.770Z",1,"novelbin.me","8c59a886b75e006f4ceb8d552e1c3260784a3d86572effd83fc2cd0b0c3af24e","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-371","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-369",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]