The strongest astral army in Warhammer 40K

**Terra Palace - Top Secret Council Chamber**

The projection of the Silent King hovered in the center of the strategic round table, no longer in the form of a metal skull, but rather in some kind of ancient, semi-energetic entity. Its voice was no longer a cold, mechanical synthesized tone, but carried a kind of almost **urgent** fluctuation—something that had almost never appeared in the Necromancer Overlord.

**"Observe this data."**

The holographic projection unfolds, revealing not a galactic star map, but the **destruction of another universe**.

- **Stars being devoured**: Tens of thousands of stars are enveloped by some kind of biomass network, shriveling and dying out like rotting fruit.

- **The End of Civilization**: The final moments of countless alien races are recorded, their weapons like toys in the face of the Zerg swarm.

- **Evolution Beyond the Laws of Physics**: The Tyranids mutated continuously during their devouring process, eventually coalescing into a **living black hole**, dragging the entire universe into an abyss of endless thirst.

Killman's knuckles turned white from clenching his fists: "When...when was this footage from?"

"Now," the King of Silence's reply plunged the entire council hall into a deathly silence, "the Great Devourer has already destroyed 74,000 parallel universes; our galaxy is merely its next meal."

Ryan's Imperial Shield slammed heavily onto the ground: "What makes you think we should believe in the undead? For ten thousand years, all you've wanted is to turn the galaxy back into a metal tomb!"

The Silent King's projection switched to display a real-time view of the outer reaches of the Milky Way—**the Tyranid swarm's mastermind fleet was a hundred times larger than estimated**, and they were no longer scattered tentacles, but rather **a giant net covering the entire galaxy**.

"Logic Correction: Survival takes precedence over the purification protocol." The Necromancer's voice unusually trembled. "I have ordered all tomb worlds to cease their attacks on organic life and to release the imprisoned Star God fragments as energy—this is the first time in 60 years that the Necromancer Dynasty has compromised."

Russell's golden pupils narrowed slightly: "Fragments of the Star God? Are you all insane?"

"You are the ones who are insane." The Silent King pointed towards the Golden Throne. "The Emperor knew all this all along. His Webway Project, the Primarch Project, even the Horus Rebellion—all were to fight against this apocalypse. But he miscalculated one thing: there wasn't enough time."

…………

Deep within the Eye of Fear, Abaddon gazed at the same holographic image—Saint Ives had somehow intercepted the communication between the undead and the Empire.

"Commander," the mask of the Lord of a Thousand Faces revealed an unusual seriousness, "I'm afraid we won't be able to reap the benefits this time."

Vashtor's mechanical core frantically calculated: "Immediately activate the 'Iron Plague' protocol, transforming half of the Chaos Warriors into Zerg-resistant mechs."

Abaddon's crimson visor locked onto the **Terranic Brain** in the image—that thing's psionic readings even surpassed the combined readings of the four gods.

“Contact Guilliman,” the Warlord suddenly spoke. “Tell him… the Black Legion is willing to cease hostilities.”

The entire bridge was deathly silent.

“But on one condition,” Abaddon grinned, “I want an audience with the Emperor.”

…………

Terran Calendar M42.999, the most unlikely covenant in galactic history was signed:

- **Human Empire**: Provides support with psionicists and advanced technology.

- **Space Necromancer: Open World Engine and Celestial Fragments**

**Chaos Warband**: Cease all rebellion activities (temporarily).

- **Eldar Ark**: Contributing Prophecy and the Bone Matrix

- **Orc WAAAGH!**: "Guided" to the front lines of the Zerg swarm (no one told them the truth).

During the signing ceremony, when Guilliman shook hands with the projection of the Silent King, the lights in the entire palace suddenly went out for three seconds—something of a **higher dimension** was watching this covenant.

Russell stood at the entrance to the throne room, the Godslayer Axe trembling violently: "They've come."

……

The Terran mainframe seemed to sense the galaxy's will to resist, and the Zerg fleet suddenly accelerated. Even more terrifying was that **they began to merge**.

Countless insect hive motherships devoured each other, forming a **hyperdimensional entity** on the edge of the Milky Way comparable in size to a galaxy, whose form caused the observer's retina to burn directly.

Guilliman looked at the golden throne and noticed that the emperor's withered fingers... twitched slightly.

…………

The Milky Way has never seen anything like this before.

The golden torrent of Imperial warships, the emerald scythe ships of the Necromancer dynasty, the blasphemous behemoths of the Chaos Legion, the spirit bone fleet of the Eldar Ark, and even the dilapidated space fortresses of the Orcs, all gathered in the same star system.

Meanwhile, in the strategic hall of the flagship "Imperial Will," a meeting unlike any other in millennia is underway.

Guilliman stood before the holographic star map, surveying everyone present—

- **Lion Aljonsen (Lion King): The cracks in the Emperor's Shield have been repaired by Blackstone, and his eyes burn with a cold fighting spirit.

- **Corax (Raven King):** Shadows flowed beneath his feet as if alive, his black wings slightly folded, silent as death itself.

Chagatai Khan: Leaning against the wall, his long white hair was tied into a battle braid, and a faint sneer hung on the corner of his mouth, as if this apocalyptic war was nothing more than an exciting hunt.

- **Lehman Russ** (Wolf King): He exudes a faint astral energy, and his icy blue beast eyes gleam with wild wisdom.

- **Vulcan**: Lava-like blood flowed through his veins, the massive warhammer "Dawnbringer" rested on his shoulder, his gaze as firm as iron.

- **Russell**: The Commander of the Imperial Guard's golden psionic energy formed a faint halo, and the runes on the Godslayer Axe resonated with the star map.

On the other side, the representatives of chaos stood in the shadows—

- **Abaddon**: The armor blessed by the four gods now features modified patterns from the god of machinery, and the sword Delakrani drips corrosive liquid continuously.

- **Forgrim**: Six arms gracefully crossed, his eerie purple eyes scanning each Primarch, a playful smile playing on his lips.

- **Motalian:** His decaying wings folded, and he breathed out Nurgle plague, but at this moment the virus was confined to a meter around him by some force.

- **Perturabo**: His iron-gray armor is covered with new weapons designed to counter the Zerg, and he is as silent as a volcano.

The projection of the King of Silence hovered in the center, his voice cold and urgent:

"The Mainframe fleet has breached the galactic barrier; conventional weapons are ineffective. We need to activate the 'Ancient Protocol.'"

The holographic image switched to reveal an **Ancient Device** hidden deep within Terra's core—shaped like a metal lotus flower with a miniature black hole suspended at its center.

“This is Father’s last trump card,” Guilliman said gravely. “It requires **seven Primarch genetic keys** to activate.”

Ryan frowned: "Seven? But we have—"

“Yes,” Russell interrupted him, “including a ‘deceased’ brother.”

The hall suddenly fell silent.

Corax's shadow rippled violently: "You mean...?"

Just then, the doors to the throne room slowly opened.

A figure that everyone thought they would never see again walked in—

**Saint-Gilles.**

No, more accurately, it's a **clone of Saint Gilles**.

His wings were no longer pure white, but tinged with a faint golden-red, and his eyes held both the mercy of an archangel and a strange coldness.

“I’m back, brothers.” His voice was like heavenly music, yet it made Forgrim take a step back. “For this final holy war.”

Guilliman deploys his operational plan:

1. **Wolf King Ruth**: Leads the Space Wolves and the Mechanicus Titan Legion in a frontal assault on the Zerg Swarm Vanguard.

2. **Lion King**: Commands the Dark Angels and the Undead army to sever the mainbrain's psionic network.

3. **Korax the Raven King**: Infiltrate the core of the swarm and assassinate the node lord.

4. **Khan**: The White Scar Fleet is responsible for guerrilla harassment and delaying the swarm's convergence.

5. **Vulcan and Peturabo: Join forces to build an ironclad defense and hold the Terra Orbit to the death.

6. **Saint Gilles and Russell**: Activate the Ancient Weapon and execute "End Purification".

7. **Abaddon and the Chaos Legion**: As a mobile force, fill gaps in the front lines (Guilliman privately tells Russell, "Keep an eye on them while you're at it").

When the deployment was complete, the King of Silence suddenly sounded an alarm:

"They're here."

The starry sky at the edge of the galaxy began to distort, and the laws of physics collapsed. The Tyrannosaurus Rex finally revealed its true form—

That wasn't a warship, but a **living structure spanning several star systems**, its surface displaying billions of agonizing faces, each a final memory of a civilization being devoured. Even more terrifying, it was releasing some kind of **anti-spiritual energy field**, instantly severing all warp connections!

“The Emperor…” Killieman was unusually speechless.

Saint Gilles spread his wings, golden light dispelling the shadows on the bridge: "It's time, brothers."

The seven Primarchs simultaneously placed their hands on the Gene Lock, and the Ancient Device began to operate.