The Bizarre Adventures of the Oil Man, but Starting with Warhammer 32K

But the practical difference between them is that the Emperor himself cannot get up, while a Primarch who is suspected to be alive and hostile to humans can really pose a major threat.

Looking at the Predator's Eye, which was said to lead to the outside of the galaxy, Leon pondered: "Do you think this thing really leads to the Primarch of the Second Legion?"

"It's more like a Chaos conspiracy. Aren't those demons the most common ones after this kind of warp portal opens?"

"I think it's worth testing."

However, the most urgent task was to clear out the remaining mutated Soul Drinkers on the Phalanx. These warriors, who were almost aliens, became even more insane after the death of their chapter leader.

However, their situation was hopeless, and they posed no real threat. The Fists of the Paragon, previously questioned for Zeberion's betrayal, were at the forefront of the fight against these freaks. But once the inner circle of mutant Soul Drinkers had been cleared, Leon deliberately isolated them.

Thorne and Isaga, who had successfully completed the outer defense battle, entered the inner area. As soon as they came in, they saw such a strange scene and were confused and puzzled.

It wasn't until they understood what had happened that Thorne became anxious.

"That guy Zeberian actually colluded with the Soul Drinkers at a critical moment, trying to overturn the order within the Mountain Phalanx, and finally died in the internal strife of the First Company of the Fist of the Exemplary?!"

He had many complaints against this company commander who was superstitious about the scriptures, but he never expected that he would be completely betrayed by the high wall in the end.

Isaga stood aside, also shocked by the news and speechless. He looked at Leon, trying to find more information from his eyes, but Leon just nodded slightly, indicating that all this was true.

"Maybe we should dig deeper into the hidden truth."

Isaga suggested, but Thorn interrupted his friendly suggestion: "No, I believe in Sage Leon. Zeberion must have truly betrayed. He has brought shame to the entire Fist of the Exemplar!"

Thorne's face was livid, his knuckles white from exertion, but his eyes were determined, as if he was about to make a crucial decision.

"Zeberyon's betrayal is not only his personal downfall, but also a disgrace to our entire Chapter. As Chapter Master, I cannot tolerate such a stain continuing to exist!"

Isaga seemed to have guessed what Thorne was going to say, and he quickly stepped forward to stop him: "Thorne, you can't do this! The Fist of Exemplar has a long history and tradition. You can't give up all of this because of one betrayal!"

"Isaga, this isn't giving up, it's about preserving our last bit of honor! Look at the warriors behind me who no longer dare to hold their heads high. The continued existence of the Fist of Exemplar will only make more people question our loyalty, and ultimately the loyalty of the High Wall! Disbanding the chapter is our only way out!"

What Thorne said does make sense. The Final Wall, which was already unwelcome in the Empire, cannot afford any more doubts now.

The Soul Drinkers' rebellion can be said to have been settled, but if the Fist of the Paragon, which also participated in the rebellion, can still exist normally, it will indeed become an angle for those who are interested to attack the final wall.

The two Chapter Masters were still arguing about disbanding. Armidale quietly asked Leon, "Why do I feel like he's already planning to join the Imperial Fists?"

"I think it's best we don't delve into this."

The Imperial Fists Dreadnought, who was in charge of the cleanup, was the last to arrive. His presence calmed the dispute between Thorn and Issaga. Although he was not the head of the Imperial Fists, the two gave the old Dreadnought enough respect and hoped that he would make the decision on this matter.

"I will not make decisions on behalf of Kurland. People now should make their own choices about current affairs."

The Dreadnought rejected the invitations of the two Chapter Masters: "What matters is how we should clean up the mess on the Phalanx."

The reason they were able to withstand the rebellion of eight hundred Soul Drinkers was not because the combat effectiveness of other chapters far exceeded that of the Soul Drinkers, but because the problem lay with the Soul Drinkers themselves.

Perhaps considering the secrecy of the plan, except for the senior leaders of the chapter headed by the 1st and 2nd Companies, the remaining Soul Drinkers were unaware of their plan to launch a rebellion on the Phalanx.

Most of them were encouraged by the Chapter Master's words at the moment Danyatus gained power, and were coerced by others into joining the rebellion.

They originally thought they were on the side of justice, but the mutant Soul Drinkers released by Danyatus to overwhelm their defenses made them doubt themselves, and those freaks that were far from human also greatly reduced their morale.

When Danyatus left alone to activate the Eye of the Predator, the resistance of the Soul Drinkers, who began to question the point of the battle, began to weaken.

The four hundred Soul Drinkers who were blocking the Underhive army from the periphery were overwhelmed by the battle wagons, and the non-mutated Soul Drinkers who were attacking the Rebukers and Imperial Fists from the inner periphery also chose to surrender. When the last mutated Soul Drinker fell, the rebellion came to an end.

Ultimately, the High Wall coalition lost over a hundred soldiers in the turmoil, and the Deep Nest troops responsible for intercepting them suffered nearly ten thousand casualties. Around four hundred Soul Drinkers surrendered.

There was much to do next, such as thoroughly searching every corner of the Phalanx to ensure there were no lurking traitors or signs of Chaos corruption. They also needed to clear out the electronic demons that had invaded the Phalanx and repair the damaged areas of the ship during the rebellion. Finally, they needed to inform Kurland, who was still on Terra, of what had happened.

The final wall assembled to fight against the orcs encountered such great internal turmoil upon returning to Terra that everyone involved in the discussion was worried.

But the more explosive one was Li Ang. Seeing that the discussion on the finishing work was about to end, he took the initiative to stand up and ask:

"Aren't you curious about what's behind the Predator's Eye?"

The Chapter Masters exchanged glances, each seeing the piqued curiosity in the other's eyes.

The rebellion was shrouded in mystery, and it was difficult not to be curious about the Soul Drinkers' goals and those Astartes who were mutated but not corrupted by Chaos.

They thought that Leon had learned some answers during the battle and were waiting for Leon's interpretation, but they didn't expect Leon to drop a bombshell.

"Why don't we open the Predator's Eye and see what's behind it?"

"?"

Everyone was shocked by the proposal.

Their eyes were fixed on Li Ang, as if to confirm whether this was a joke made by Li Ang to liven up the atmosphere. However, Li Ang's expression was serious, not at all fake.

Isaga spoke slowly, "This proposal... is indeed thought-provoking. However, we must consider the risks posed by the Predator's Eye. The situation aboard the Phalanx isn't completely stable yet. Is it really necessary for us to take this risk?"

"I think this is an opportunity not to be missed."

Leon gestured for everyone to look at the still flashing Eye of the Predator. Its appearance indicated that something unknown was still waiting on the other side of the door.

"In order to prevent something like the Soul Drinker Rebellion from happening again, we need to understand what drives them so mad. If we miss this opportunity, we may never find out what secrets are hidden behind this door."

"We don't need to know all the secrets."

Thorne still objected.

"Of course, there are other benefits, such as I have the means to completely shut it down after it's opened."

No explanation was needed; everyone naturally thought of Leon's miraculous performance at Covenant Harbor. However, the Phalanx was the Imperial Fists' flagship, and no one could make decisions on their behalf.

Everyone was thinking about how to persuade Leon tactfully, or at least wait until Kurland returned before making a judgment. However, Emperor Fist Fearless stepped forward and made the decision on Kurland's behalf.

"If it can solve the problem once and for all, then I will support the decision."

Leon noticed that when he said this, the observation window was facing Amidel. His eyes were obviously on the soul spear that was seized by Amidel and could only be used by the bloodline of the Second Legion.

This fearless person really knows too much.

But he did not reveal the identity of Armidale and his Second Legion, and he also promoted the realization of Leon's idea. With the approval of Fearless, the Sons of Dorne took action.

They disarmed the surrendered Soul Drinkers and took them to the prison aboard the Phalanx. The remaining warriors gathered near the Predator's Eye, and all the Phalanx's vehicles and heavy firepower that could reach this area were mobilized there to prevent any accidents during the opening of the Warp Gate.

When everything was ready, Li Ang personally carried out the opening.

He didn't need to do anything more. After the blood dripped into the control device of the Predator's Eye, the energy ring of the Predator's Eye instantly burst into a dazzling light.

Blood is the key to opening it, and the energy to maintain it is provided by the impatient opposite side.

The black vortex began to spin violently, like an open eye. The surrounding space began to distort, and the veterans of the Second Legion, still some distance away, all felt a slight discomfort.

"It's like something is whispering in our heads."

Armidale informed Leon of their status through the communication channel, but the Imperial Fists beside him remained calm. "Could this portal really lead to..."

"Keep in good shape and don't show any abnormality."

Leon warned secretly, his mind relaying images of the Soul Drinkers through his servoskull. Painful expressions appeared on the faces of these Soul Drinkers being imprisoned by the Imperial Fists, as if they had witnessed some horrific vision.

"no, do not want……"

A Soul Drinker muttered softly, holding his head tightly with both hands, as if resisting some invisible invasion.

"I saw... them, they were devouring everything..."

These Soul Drinkers were much further away, but their reaction was even more intense than that of the veterans of the Second Legion. It seemed that the genetic modification of these veterans by Canglanxing was indeed very successful.

Leon waited patiently for the first monster to appear from the other side of the portal.

A powerful energy was surging out of the portal. Suddenly, a sharp claw stretched out from the black vortex, and then a ferocious creature rushed out of the portal with its fangs and claws bared.

The creature's appearance was chilling. Its body was covered in a purple chitinous carapace, its head boasting sharp jaws and eyes gleaming with a cold light. Despite its small size, its bone-white limbs were powerful. Its tail was held high, the stinger at its tip flashing with a deadly cold light.

Leon's pupils suddenly shrank as he recognized this creature.

"Licarte?"

PS: The Eye of the Predator is mentioned in the Soul Drinker novels, and its existence is based on the original novels. The final ending of the original novels is that Danyatus did open the Warp Gate (but was stopped by the Soul Drinkers, who, although mutated, still loyal. Realizing that it was all a complete deception, the Soul Drinkers closed the Eye of the Predator and perished together with Danyatus in the turbulence of the Warp).

However, in the original novel, this event takes place thousands of years later, and instead of insects, they appear as traditional Chaos Demons. This, along with the Soul Drinkers being descendants of the Second Legion, is a personal designation of this novel, so please be aware and understand.

Chapter 163: The Tyranid Swarm on the Mountain Array.

Leon suddenly remembered the forging ship on the Blue Star that was carrying the corpses of the Tyranids.

He was still wondering why a forge ship that was involved in the fate of the Second Legion was carrying the corpses of the Tyranids. Now it seems that he has found the answer.

If the other side of the Predator's Eye is closely related to the Second Legion, then the Primarch of the Second Legion must be closely related to the Tyranids.

The appearance of the Lictor caused a low gasp from the Astartes.

They thought that what came through the rift would be a demon, but it turned out to be an alien creature they had never seen before.

Although this was their first encounter with this type of monster, their years of combat experience had given them a sense of the insect swarm's terrifying power from its intimidating appearance. Isaga couldn't help but ask, "Where did this biological weapon come from?"

Li Ang didn't want to seem too prophetic: "I don't know, but I'll destroy it first!"

For a moment, all the cameras were aimed at the Licat.

Licart, who had just passed through the portal, announced his arrival with a sharp roar, and was immediately faced with hundreds of weapons aimed at him after landing.

The vanguard of the Zerg was obviously stunned, and there was a human-like hesitation in his compound eyes.

Faced with the deadly threat, he retreated towards the portal awkwardly like a passerby who had walked into the wrong door, as if it was not him who had just barged in with his fangs bared.

For a low-level Zerg creature that should only obey the will of the hive, this Licat seemed too autonomous.

"It's trying to escape!"

Leon opened fire first. His opening of fire opened the curtain of battle, and the massive firepower was directed at Licart.

Licart desperately dodged and swerved amidst the hail of bullets, attempting to retreat back to the Predator's Eye. In the process, he demonstrated his incredible agility and his ability to blend seamlessly into the surroundings. Fortunately, Leon's firepower was sufficient, and he was ultimately torn to shreds.

But more Licats emerged from the Eye of the Predator. These cunning assassins took advantage of the first Licat to draw fire and sneak onto the battlefield, using their camouflage to quietly approach the Astartes.

Fortunately, these relatively primitive Licartes had not evolved the ability to shield the auspicious instruments, and under the guidance of the radar, most of the Licartes were killed one by one.

But this is not a long-term solution. Thorne shouted to Leon: "We need to close the Predator's Eye!"

"Then cover me!"

To close the Eye of Predator, Leon needs to touch the portal directly, but directly resisting the swarm is obviously not a wise choice.

Leon got into the combat truck built by Xie Ri. Neos, who was driving in the front, turned around and said, "It seems we have provoked something we shouldn't have."

Li Ang waved his hand and said, "Just drive, I, Li Ang, will figure it out!"

"Got it!"

Neos's expression brightened with excitement. He stomped the accelerator, and the front horn of the car slammed into the insect swarm like the fangs of a wild beast. Crushed limbs and green blood splattered everywhere, and soon Leon was sent to the front of the chasm.

"See, Neos boy, our truck is the strongest!"

Xie Ri laughed wildly and patted Neos's shoulder, then turned to Leon attentively: "Boss, I'll cover you out!"

He personally operated the rooftop cannon, clearing a gap near the portal. The subspace rift, which required time and psychic energy to expand, had not yet grown too large. With the roof raised high, Leon easily touched the edge of the rift.

The crack that was originally expanding slowly suddenly stopped, and the spiritual energy running through it was annihilated as if it encountered a strong resistor in a circuit.

It began to shrink, and the swarm of insects that emerged obviously realized who caused this change. They changed direction and surrounded Leon together.

Li Ang held up the energy shield and ordered: "Fire at me!"

The Astartes' firepower began to concentrate on the combat truck. The rain of explosive bullets destroyed most of the insects rushing towards Leon. The few bullets and insect attacks that hit Leon were intercepted by the energy shield. The insects that wanted to launch an attack were dealt with one by one by Xie Ri.

The size of the portal limits the size and number of the bugs, and as it is still shrinking, the swarm's attacks are becoming increasingly weak.

This ancient warp rift was still trying its best to resist Leon, but the Zerg that had used this warp rift to reach the Phalanx had already realized that it was impossible to do anything. They stopped sending new Zerg through the rift to the Phalanx, and the existing Zerg began to retreat.

If Danyatus had activated the Predator Eye without Leon present, the Phalanx might have become a haven for insects. But with Leon present, this crisis, which wasn't really a crisis, was easily resolved.

"Catch me a few alive ones!"

Li Ang reminded loudly.

The Warp Gate was shrinking rapidly, and Leon estimated that it would close completely before the last batch of Zerg could escape back into the rift. His warning was meant to urge the Astartes to hold back and not crush these Zerg, which were suitable for vivisection, into a pulp. However, the Astartes' restraint gave the last batch of Zerg an opportunity.

The weakened firepower caused the insects to gather in front of the rift. Purple energy swept through the huddled insects and then poured into the Predator's Eye. The rift, which was about to close completely, was actually expanded an inch by this energy, allowing the remaining insects to escape.

The Space Marines who did not understand the Tyranid Swarm thought that this was an inherent ability of the insects. Only Leon widened his eyes.

"Psychic power?"

He was in disbelief.

Psionics is ultimately the ability to create supernatural phenomena by driving the energy of the Warp through thought, which means that psionics are often born from individuals with souls and rich emotions.

But the Tyranid Swarm is a purely biological weapon created by the Hive Mind.