[{"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-634":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},1511309,1962,"Chapter 634 - 633: Mass Perpetual Conversion, Marlena's Uniqueness","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-634",634,"\u003Cp>Northwestern Galaxy, Serpent's Cradle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth set foot on the sixth planet again. The vast numbers of Slaaneshi daemons had vanished with the destruction of the Warp portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twin stars' original blue light now bathed the planet's surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His consciousness expanded, sweeping over translucent marble slabs, resilient basalt, and volcanic obsidian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sixth planet was, overall, a rocky world, capable of meeting the construction needs of an entire sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the Aeldari's mastery of psychic arts meant its land still produced more than Imperium-engineered agri-worlds, even exceeding Tizca's psychic terraces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His consciousness then perceived the clear springs flowing between the rocks. The moment he touched them, he immediately sensed their uniqueness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly knew they were the material Slau Dha had used to convert Perpetuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden wings beat. He rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light flashed. In moments, he reached the rocky terrain, looking down at the spring, its water so clear it was almost crystalline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each breath, the spring's sweet scent filled his nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physical and mental fatigue faded together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The legends are true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed. The legends of the Serpent's Cradle's sweet water, said to cure all ailments, were true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His psychic intuition stirred. He activated his Spirit Vision, gazing at the saturated spiritual luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Spring water saturated with spiritual luster!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought, astonished. After examining it, he confirmed its spiritual luster was similar to the Sequence 3 Dice of Prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Sequence 3 level. The main ingredient for converting Perpetuals. Does it correspond to Sequence 3 \"Unaging\" on the Demoness Pathway?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He examined the spring for a long time. The water was pure, radiating a pure life color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head, looking to the right. Six kilometers away stood an organic spire built of psychic crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The greater daemon didn't corrupt that spring. Perhaps it couldn't, or perhaps it only used it as bait.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he speculated, his right palm turned. A crystal bottle appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, a telekinetic hand lifted the bottle, holding it over the spring, filling it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With another thought, he brought it to the Kingdom of Disorder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bottle was unchanged. The pure water radiated spiritual luster and sweet scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even smoother than I expected. No need for purification. I can perform the Perpetual conversion ritual immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, he went to the newly unlocked tenth layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he entered, the \"Mentor of Disorder\" saw grey threads of law forming a box-like space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this layer corresponded to \"Backroom Deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, he immediately perceived the difference between this ability and his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the higher level of the Kingdom of Disorder, making the forced trade more effective, it could also operate remotely within a certain range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through \"linked\" items, he could trade within a surrounding area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately thought of an application: sending \"Spiritual Sculptures\" \"linked\" to the Kingdom of Disorder into a target area, then performing a \"Backroom Deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A week later, on the second planet of the Serpent's Cradle, on a plain purified by Sun Pathway beyonders with holy water, Nareth chose a site ten kilometers from the spring for the Perpetual conversion ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ritual site was arranged according to the symbols of the Aeldari goddess of life, Isha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, the base of the symbol needed to be arranged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pit was dug, just large enough for the convert to lie in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The base determined the scope of the other areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cross-shaped 'trunk' was 'planted' above the pit, formed by Aeldari runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gemstones, palm-sized, were arranged in three leaf-shaped areas, in the other three directions of the cross.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth chose his most trusted aide, Arsena, who served him most often, as the first Perpetual convert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said to his Aide, \"Arsena, I once said you would not die of old age.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, it's time to fulfill that promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lie in the pit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsena examined the clear, sweet water in the pit. With a light sniff, it was even more refreshing than pure air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank You, my Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He removed his Dominum Armor and stepped into the pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately felt coolness on his feet. A refreshing sensation spread through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay down. No discomfort from holding his breath. The water filling his nostrils felt remarkably pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light and shadow flickered in the Primarch's eyes. He raised his hand, placing it on the top leaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire ritual area blazed with brilliant light, brighter than the blue light of the twin stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the light blazed, Arsena felt the cool water instantly turn warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt as if immersed in a hot spring. Life force washed over him. The age spots on his arms and neck visibly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth's gaze pierced the brilliant light, watching Arsena's body, once slightly dull, grow lustrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brilliant light faded, then vanished in a final flare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle breeze blew. The gleaming gems turned to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pit was dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsena lay stunned for a few seconds before emerging from the incredibly pleasant state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt as if he had awakened from a delightful dream, his body, mind, and spirit in perfect condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lingering, vague fatigue from the Sak'trada Deeps was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly donned his Huntress armor and walked to the Black Emperor, who stood with hands clasped behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knelt on one knee, his voice thick with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank You, my Lord, for Your gift. The life the Hrud took has returned to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have granted me new life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth turned slowly, looking at the \"Polymath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, new life. You must have seen references to immortal beings in your research.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor. Malcador. Vulkan. All are Perpetuals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, you are like them. You will not die of old age, and you possess a degree of resurrection ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless references in countless books flashed through the \"Polymath's\" mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Threads of evidence became clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So this is what my Lord meant when He said we would not die of old age. He meant making us Perpetuals.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'My Lord came to this region for us.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Not only did He restore the life I lost, He made me a Perpetual.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsena's long, narrow eyes shone like gems. He made a solemn vow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, I will emulate Malcador. As the Sigillite serves the Emperor, I will serve You forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No, Malcador will burn out on the Golden Throne. You will live longer.' Nareth thought silently. \"Rise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Arsena rose, Nareth instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Order the Techmarines to build a teleportarium.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Legion has twelve Chapters. The Serpent's Cradle has twelve planets. Each Chapter will receive one for colonization and development.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The forested first planet goes to the Seventh Chapter. The second to the Second Chapter. The deep-sea world, the third, to the Ninth Chapter...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten days later, a hundred meters from the first conversion site, Marlena and Diana stood before the pit, their cheeks flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no lust in Nareth's commanding gaze, his eyes as calm as ever, Marlena lay down in the clear water without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diana, efficient, hearing the water, lay down too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the brilliant light blazed, Diana's streaked blonde-white hair rapidly returned to its shining gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a biomancer, Marlena's sensations were clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt life force flowing into her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every cell in her body leaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She examined herself, confirming her life level had undergone a fundamental change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each cell was transforming in ways she could not understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even bio-lightning could not effect such profound changes at the cellular level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So this is what my Lord meant. Incredible.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She struggled to extend her psychic energy, exploring the changes in her body. She vaguely discerned patterns similar to the ritual site's within the life light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she outlined the abstract runes in her mind, her mind went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light and shadow flickered in the Primarch's eyes. He looked at Marlena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was not on her nude form. The biomancer's perfect body was still within mortal bounds, holding no attraction for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was on the Sea of Souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A point of bright light flickered in the colored vortex beyond the veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It seems her spirit, as well as her body, is transforming.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why is Marlena different?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he thought, the light faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noted Marlena emerged from her trance a second slower than Diana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marlena and Diana walked to the Black Emperor, hands clasped behind his back, and offered their thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After questioning Marlena about her experience, he determined her uniqueness was related to her use of bio-lightning to probe during the conversion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not stop the conversion process. The twelve worlds had varying numbers of similar springs, of similar size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He expanded the conversion scope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Error Pathway leader of the \"Marauders\", Tierney. The \"Assassins'\" leaders, Maria Kournikova and Dementieva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two \"Pleasure,\" after conversion, pleasantly surprised found their abilities enhanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing this, Nareth confirmed the spring water corresponded to the \"Unaging\" and named it the Fountain of Youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then included the Legion's high command in the conversion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Astartes typically died in battle before aging, Sigismund would still die of old age at the hands of the Chaos-empowered Abaddon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he could not convert every son into a Perpetual, the Fountain of Youth was sufficient for the Legion's high command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Chapter Lords, he selected certain company captains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Light Lord, Wilshire, and his 1st and 2nd Company Captains, Winterburn and Solier, were converted in the blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Death Lord, Adams, his 1st Company Captain Oliver, Fifth Company Captain Keon, and Chief Apothecary Mikael, were converted in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Librarian Thomas, Nicholas, Miguel Cuesta, Ethan, and Okafor were converted simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaplain Pat and his deputy, Martin, who oversaw the Sun Pathway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Thomas and Okafor, with their \"Eyes of Mystery Pryings,\" also had their spirits refined by seeing Isha's symbols, their psychic powers noticeably enhanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth did not convert Hasik into a Perpetual. He had not served him long enough to deserve that reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making Hasik a true \"Provoker,\" advancing him to Sequence 7 \"Pyromaniac,\" he began arranging his own conversion ritual.\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>",1685,"2026-06-06T05:05:28.115Z",1,"novelbin.me","74869f0f266a5dd273659f5ebcad4acd14e43005ad9208998c8d8f6c04735d8c","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-579","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-578",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]