From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 456 Complete Corruption

In an instant, hundreds of 80mm piercing cannons "filled" the gap channel penetrated by the electromagnetic main gun.

Puff—Puff——!!

The deafening sound of the Gauss rifle cannon echoed in the air, and the rain of spikes it fired was like a dense storm, tearing the heretic creatures in the passage into pieces.

These guys, who relied on twisted tentacles and bone spurs to climb, originally attempted to use the gap to quickly break through to the surface. However, before their offensive was fully launched, they were suppressed by the firepower of the knight mechas and were defeated.

Ri~whoosh——whoosh——!

Soon after, the two 140mm plasma cannons also started firing, emitting blue and white fiery balls of fire.

Dozens of shells like flares from a blue giant star swept across the passage, followed by a series of high-temperature explosions, turning the densely climbing enemies into charcoal.

The surging heretical offensive was completely silenced, as if a gushing spring had suddenly dried up.

Hiss~——!

After the two knight mechas that were maintaining a hovering posture gradually ceased firing, the gap passage finally welcomed a moment of tranquility.

The not-so-spacious space was filled with the stench of burning, as well as thick smoke and dust that had not yet completely dissipated, but no heretics climbed up anymore.

This gap passage leading directly to the underground city was temporarily completely cleared, providing a window of opportunity for the man-eating sharks' next move.

At this time, at the edge of the gap, Tiberus had led a hundred company guards to surround the gap.

Their figures appear particularly resolute in the smoke of the battlefield, their shining power armor and majestic decorations reflecting the cold light, like silent sculptures.

Tiberus's unique chainsaw power claws look particularly terrifying against the backdrop of war.

A little further away, the Man-eating Sharks of the 2nd and 3rd Assault Platoons were ready to go. Their mission was to provide fire cover while the company guards and company commander Tiberos advanced.

At this time, tens of thousands of ODSTs, as well as auxiliary units such as the Heavy Tyrant and Cyclops, had also completed their airborne deployment.

These "mortals", who are the elite among the elite, are responsible for consolidating the front lines, preventing heretics from counterattacking from other positions, blocking the retreat, or disrupting the landing zone.

As for the auxiliary troops totaling more than 100,000, as well as more clones, Terminators, and Hunters, more time will be needed.

After all, the scheduling and details of these units are more complicated than those of the ODST and Astartes, which are responsible for pure breakthroughs and airborne operations.

Jaynes, Chris and others who are in Diana 3 will also return to the surface of Queconto with the auxiliary forces of the Man-eating Shark.

By then, Chris, equipped with nano protective suits, and the agents from the Investigation Department and the Inquisition Department might need to go deep into the dungeon to provide on-site guidance and advice to the Man-eating Shark.

But the ODST, special forces group, and the Marines composed of "pure mortals" that Janes is in charge of can only "play around" with the auxiliary forces to gain some practical experience in fighting against heretic-type enemies.

However, at this time, Tiberus obviously had no time to think about when the follow-up troops would arrive.

Standing at the edge of the gap tunnel, with the help of the Astartes' extraordinary vision, as well as the visual assistance system and multiple scanning devices in the helmet, he was able to accurately capture all the details in the dungeon.

I saw that there was also a "swamp" below.

But in stark contrast to the swamps made of melted ice and mud that were bombarded by naval guns, the underground city was "muddy" and "filthy".

It exudes an uncomfortable chaotic smell, like the "chaos blood" of an ancient corrupted organism. The turbid dark green liquid flows slowly in the dungeon, filled with infinite morbid vitality.

He lowered his gaze and could see twisted masses of living plants, like alien tentacles crawling out from deep underground.

The shapes of these plants are indescribable, with tentacles spread throughout the mud, entwined and intertwined, as if responding to some invisible call.

They twist, stretch, and shrink irregularly, as if they have some kind of perception ability, actively exploring the surrounding environment, and patiently waiting for new prey to "fall into the net".

And between these twisted tentacles, there are many rotten plant remains and life forms with holes all over them.

Their appearance is even more chilling, like the blurred line between dead and alive things.

The tiny holes and cracks are filled with countless small creatures that are either wriggling or crawling, some with irregular feet and curved limbs, quickly moving among the rotting plants.

A twisted vitality lurks in every gap. Those small creatures sometimes enter the holes of plants and sometimes crawl out of the holes. The entire underground world is constantly nurturing "new" life.

This scene is undoubtedly a great torture for people with trypophobia.

Tiberius knew very well that if an ordinary person stood here, he would probably collapse long ago.

The scene composed of countless creatures, corrupted matter and mutated plants would make most humans, and even intelligent creatures, feel extremely oppressive mentally.

But Tiberius had no fear, and never allowed fear to exist in his mind.

At this moment, what was surging in his heart was not hesitation or uneasiness, but pure disgust and deep hatred.

He hates those profane life forms, is disgusted by the sight of corruption before his eyes, and has a strong hostility towards all chaos.

At the same time, his heart burned with endless loyalty to the Empire, the Legion, and even the Emperor, and a firm belief in the desire to bring them more glory.

Tiberius's difference from ordinary people was revealed from the moment he first completed the gene seed implantation.

Compared with his brothers in arms, he is taller and stronger, and even without any armor, he can display a strength that is enough to scare any opponent.

Even those veteran Raven Guard soldiers who had been through many battles and had much experience found it difficult to gain the upper hand in a hand-to-hand fight with Tiberius.

His talent soon attracted the attention of the Primarch Corax.

With the baptism of war and the continuous accumulation of combat experience, Tiberus gradually stood out in the legion.

Not only does he have unparalleled combat prowess, he also demonstrates decisiveness and calmness in every mission, qualities that quickly make him stand out.

When all the transformation operations were completed and the newly formed 4th Company of Raven Guard needed a captain, Tiberus naturally accepted the task.

Therefore, after experiencing too many life-and-death battles and sudden crises, Tiberius has long been immune to fear, and his will is truly as indestructible as steel. Facing any unknown or danger, his reaction is always calm and quick.

After a brief observation——

"let's go."

Tiberus also gave a brief command on the communication, and then jumped forward without hesitation, falling along the gap tunnel towards the underground city filled with stench, filth, and corruption.

The guards of the Man-eating Shark Company that were surrounding them followed closely behind.

The more than 2 man-eating sharks from the 3nd and rd assault platoons maintained their formation and chose to stand by temporarily to ensure that the first wave of assault led by the company commander could advance steadily and provide "invulnerable" fire suppression and reinforcement support when necessary.

However, the two knight mechas ended their hovering posture and followed Tiberus and the company guards who used the "free fall" method to go to the dungeon.

Faced with an unknown environment, even a fearless warrior like Tiberus cannot underestimate the hidden threats, let alone ignore the chaotic power displayed by the enemy.

It would be extremely foolish to despise any form of heresy.

After all, everything below is unknown. Even if Tiberus does not feel fear, he will not be arrogant and underestimate heretic enemies.

He knew that there were tens of millions of enemies lurking below, and that it was not a battlefield that he could sweep through on his own.

Tiberius can't possibly take on everyone by himself, right?

Reason made him choose a more "safe" way to advance and investigate.

Soon, Tiberus and a hundred company guards passed through the gap tunnel one after another.

Their giant figures appeared at the entrance of the dungeon, which was emitting a strange light.

The space here is vast and deep, as if the entire underground has been hollowed out, forming an underground city of unimaginable size.

Boom—boom—whoosh! !

Accompanied by a dull "entering the water" sound, they all stepped on the edge of the muddy swamp.

The surface of the swamp was shaking violently, stirring up waves of foul-smelling mud.

The color of the mud is almost dark green, and sticky bubbles appear on its surface from time to time, as if it has the rhythm of life.

As they arrived, several strange plants growing on the edge of the swamp quickly extended their tentacle-like roots, trying to pull these "uninvited guests" into their territory.

But the man-eating sharks acted quickly and, with the sharp reflexes honed by years of battlefield experience, they retreated from the swamp in time.

Buzz~——Sizzle——!

Among them were several company guards, who immediately wielded long-handled chain axes and easily cut off the tentacle roots that wanted to drag them into the depths of the swamp.

Their feet were back on solid ground, avoiding being entangled by these seemingly "non-threatening" plants.

The ground at the edge of the swamp is covered with a layer of black rock-like substance with a slight viscosity. It seems that although the surface of Quekangtuo is covered with ice and snow, the underground has been completely infected by the power of corruption.

With the help of the small drone's reconnaissance perspective and the shared vision of the two knight mechas, Tiberus and the company guards can more intuitively examine the overall picture of the underground city in front of them.

Although most of the buildings are covered by thick smog and decaying plants, one can still see the city's former "prosperity".

If it weren't for the profound erosion of chaotic forces, this place should have been an underground "steel jungle".

There are densely packed giant buildings, overhead aerial tracks, and a large number of holographic imaging devices.

The overall look and feel is probably similar to a large city in the universe numbered "2077" (Cyberpunk ).

After all, there are all kinds of people here, including remnants of the Covenant and interstellar pirates such as the Jiralhanae and the Jackals, as well as human traitors and mercenaries from the local universe, so its style is extremely "mixed".

But now, this "steel jungle" has turned into a twisted hell.

Even the buildings that were once part of an urban landscape have been transformed by the corrupted power into disgusting existences, becoming a "swamp jungle" filled with chaos and corruption.

All the buildings were covered with living plants with pustules and tentacles. Countless mosquitoes, flies and flying insects were swarming above them. The dark green fog was so thick that visibility was pitifully low.

Most importantly, the data from Tiberus's helmet showed that there were an astonishing number of deadly microorganisms in the underground city. They lurked in the air and swamps and could not be detected by the naked eye.

The smell of corruption mixed with the smell of dampness, mildew and decay was more like an invisible fog of death.

If an ordinary person, no, even an Astartes were to be in this place without a Titanium Armor or a Terminator Power Armor, they would be corroded instantly and turned into nutrients for breeding new life.

However, before ordinary people are corroded to death, they are very likely to be "suffocated to death" first.

Because the smell here is far from what you imagine and is "terribly smelly".

At this time, the stench in the air seemed to condense into a tangible sense of oppression, penetrating into every inch of space.

"Hahaha--!!"

While Tiberus and the others were briefly observing their surroundings, a deafening laugh suddenly echoed, as if coming from all directions at the same time.

The laughter was filled with joy and corruption, and made the already thick fog even more turbid.

"Toom'ka varath, kol'ah hai'yai kresh!"

(All things decay, but all living things are immortal!)

As soon as he finished speaking, the shadows in the depths of the jungle began to wriggle, and the Jiralhanae and Gnolls, who had become slaves of Chaos, appeared.

Their eyes are empty and frantic, and their bodies are covered with diseased pustules and tentacles, as if some "indescribable" creature has possessed them and they have completely lost their original form.

Following closely behind were a large number of more distorted and unrecognizable heretical creatures, emitting strange roars with heavy nasal sounds.

They swarmed out from the depths of the jungle like an awakened tide, rushing rapidly towards the direction where Tiberus and others were.

"Wahaha~!"

"Hey~!!"

Of course, this kind of scene is naturally inseparable from those funny-looking, fat and round "little guys".

They let out shrill screams, their movements seemed clumsy but were extremely agile, and they exuded stench and mucus as they rushed towards Tiberus's team like a tide.

However, such a scene did not cause Tiberus and the hundreds of company guards to show any fear. Instead, it aroused the strong fighting spirit in their hearts.

"Oh, you came just in time."

Looking at the wave of stench that was coming towards him, Tiberius responded with a metallic tone and a disdainful laugh.

Then, he swung his hands violently, causing the chainsaw power claws to unfold and charge.

Buzz~——Boom. Boom——!

Scarlet plasma "lightning" jumped between the long and sharp claw blades, and the chainsaw chain on the palm began to rotate at high speed, also making a terrifying scream.

Then, he rushed out of the front line and rushed into the "stinking" heresy wave.