Are There Actually Five Chaos Gods in the Milky Way?

According to the estimates of the Magos of the Adeptus Mechanicus,

The vast Milky Way contains 400 billion stars and nearly 100 billion planets.

To date, the Imperium of Man spans approximately 100,000 light-years, with millions of worlds under Emperor rule.

However, these worlds are not connected to each other; they can only be linked through the Warp.

If something unexpected happens, these worlds will lose contact with the Imperium.

It will not be found until long after the years.

There is another possibility: that it may never be found.

In the vast Milky Way, there are too many places that are outside of human control.

Many Xenos Imperium are hidden in these places that humans have never set foot in.

Some of these Xenos Imperium will be discovered by the Imperium for various reasons and will be swiftly destroyed and wiped out.

The life on those planets will be wiped out, and the ecosystems will be transformed into habitable environments for humans.

Hundreds of years later, the ecological restoration will be completed.

A group of Imperium subjects would then move in, thus establishing de facto control over the planet.

However, there are some Xenos races that the Imperium never discovered from their birth to their destruction.

The Milky Way is truly vast, with too many areas that humans have never explored.

After their home planet fell, the Chikkanti clan remained active in the Void beyond the Imperium's control.

The Demon Hunter Warband's fleet has ended its long journey through the Warp.

They braved the raging storm and arrived at the Klaite Bay, as described by the Xenos mercenaries— Chirk.

Accompanied by a strange, distorted sensation, numerous warships bearing the Aquila entered the Realspace.

The warship switched to its conventional power engine and flew through the Void at near-light speed toward its destination.

Soon, a colossal fortress marked 'Void Land' appeared within the detection range of the warship 'Auspex.

After their home planet fell, the Chikkanti people drifted aimlessly through space, becoming a nomadic race.

Currently, they are staying in a Void fortress called the Void Land.

The Void Land is an ancient Void artifact, roughly the size of a small asteroid.

Information about its past and creators has long Annihilation to the annals of history.

The Xenos races that live and travel here are merely passersby, not its true masters.

Numerous strangely shaped warships hovered around the Void Land, which had become a marketplace for exchange and trade among various races.

They brought goods or slaves from all over the Milky Way, using Imperium currency or engaging in direct barter trade.

Soon, these Xenos discovered the Imperial Fleet heading towards the Void, causing widespread panic.

"Humans, humans have arrived."

"It's an entire fleet, run!"

"The minions of the World-Ending God have arrived."

"May the gods protect us..."

Someone screamed in terror, then hurriedly packed their belongings and fled for their life.

One after another, Xenos ships set sail at top speed, accelerating, trying to leave the Void.

They sailed into the vast and boundless depths of space.

There, they opened a portal to the Warp, using the Immaterium to distance themselves from the minions of the World-Ending God.

Many warships collided with each other during their escape, causing accidents, but they didn't bother to investigate the responsibility; they just focused on speeding away.

"It seems we're not popular."

Brother Zhong stared speechlessly at the numerous Xenos ships fleeing in panic on the tactical projection.

Look how scared these guys are!

"Isn't it said that humanity faces a difficult situation in the Milky Way? The Xenos race is always thinking about enslaving humanity."

Even those Don't Eat Beef peeked over to look at the projection, their faces showing curiosity.

"To be honest, among all races, your reputation as humans is far worse than that of the gods."

Chirk's explanation aroused curiosity among players like Brother Zhong and Don't Eat Beef.

"Why do you say that?" White Wolf asked, puzzled.

"In your view, there are four evil gods in the Milky Way, but for most races, Milky Way are five," Chirk said.

"Five? Nurgle, Tzeentch, Khorne, Slaanesh, and who else?" White Wolf counted on his fingers as he recited the names of the four evil gods in turn.

Chirk, standing to the side, twitched with fear on his brown, fish-headed face upon hearing the White Wolf's words.

How dare this guy address the gods by their names?

Such foolish behavior will surely attract the attention of the gods!

"Do not call God by his name," Chirk warned, his tone trembling with fear.

"Why?" White Wolf looked puzzled, and while speaking, he started singing a tuneless little song.

"Khorne. Khorne is a big, dumb guy with no brains. All he does is chop and chop."

Chirk: "..."

These guys are truly born rebellious!

The more you forbid them from doing it, the more enthusiastic they become!

Inquisitor Rostov, standing to the side, also showed a slight change in expression.

The God Chosen have no reverence for the gods whatsoever; they truly deserve to be the Emperor's personally selected Loyalist.

"Besides the four gods we know, there's one more god," Chirk interrupted the White Wolf, not wanting him to continue blasphemous remarks about the gods.

After all, these humans could afford to offend the gods, but the Chikkanti tribe couldn't.

If the gods cannot punish these God Chosen and instead punish them, it would be an undeserved disaster.

Humans have Emperor to protect them, but the Chikkanti do not.

If the gods are displeased, they're doomed.

"And this last god is your Emperor, whom other Xenos races usually refer to as the World-Ending God."

"And you are regarded as the minions of the World-Ending God."

The Milky Way is home to five evil gods, the most terrifying of whom is the Emperor.

As for other evil gods, even if they are being targeted,

If we give it our all, we may be able to defeat our opponent and achieve victory.

But once they are targeted by the Imperium of Man, they have no choice but to flee.

Even if they fought with all their might to defeat the invading human army, it would be to no avail.

The Imperium of Man will invade again and again.

The size of the army will become increasingly exaggerated.

Until all resistance is completely crushed.

Therefore, in the eyes of many Xenos races, the Imperium of Man is the embodiment of destruction, the claws of the World-Ending God.

The preference for provoking the Chaos Gods over provoking humans has become a survival strategy for many races.

Before humanity rose to power, the Milky Way was certainly chaotic, but there were also many races that worshipped the Chaos Gods.

After humanity rose to power, the worship of the Chaos Gods was completely eradicated.

Many Xenos races were wiped out.

Believing in the Chaos gods is a path of no return; once embarked upon, there is no possibility of turning back.

In the end, the entire race will be completely unrecognizable.

But going to war with the Imperium of Man is a dead end.

The day after it was discovered by humans, Imperial Fleet would arrive to offer its warmth.

This is also why the Void Land has fallen into chaos.

Such a massive human fleet,

Anyone who doesn't run away is out of their mind.

"I see." The White Wolf looked enlightened. "Should we fire a few shots?"

"Forget it, this time we don't have a mission to wipe out other Xenos Imperium." Brother Zhong shook his head. "Let those guys go. The Milky Way is so big, humanity can't possibly monopolize it."

"What a pity, I thought we could make a killing." The Don't Eat Beef expressed some regret.

Chirk was speechless upon hearing this.

If they want to profit from this, these Xenos merchants who come to trade in the Void Land will likely suffer heavy casualties!

"Please allow me to contact my people," Chirk pleaded with Inquisitor Rostov, as if a thought had occurred to him.

"Otherwise, they might panic and run away out of fear."

"Go." Inquisitor Rostov looked at Brother Zhong, who nodded, and then handed over the communication access to Chirk, allowing him to use the ship's communication system to contact his people.

"Run!"

"The devils are coming."

"..."

Terrified screams echoed through the Void Land.

The residents fled in tears, fearing that if they were too slow, they would be slaughtered by the Imperium of Man.

Those walking apes are terrifying.

They issue Exterminatus at the drop of a hat; if anyone dares to resist, they'll be met with an even stronger version of the Exterminatus.

Showing the Aquila Emblem and telling the story of the Imperium of Man is enough to frighten those children into silence, preventing them from crying out loud.

The Chikkanti clan had originally planned to flee as well.

After all, a human fleet of such a large size

A few rounds of Macro-cannon fire would be enough to send them to meet the gods.

As they boarded the ship and prepared to set sail, they received a communication from Chirk.

"They came to help us reclaim our homeland."

When the elders of the Chikkanti clan received this news, they were completely dumbfounded.

The Imperium of Man is here to help them reclaim their homeland!

Is this the kind of reconquest where they lead the way to their home planet, and then both races—the invaders and the invaders—are wiped out?

The entire Chikkanti clan was filled with unease.

Humanity has a notorious reputation, and countless races have been wiped out.

Cooperating with the Imperium of Man, let alone reclaiming our homeland, whether we can even save our lives is an open question!

But at Chirk's repeated requests, the elders finally agreed to the meeting and talks.

However, just to be on the safe side, they made several requests.

First: Imperial Fleet are not allowed to get too close to the Void Land.

Second: the meeting must take place on a ship of their choosing.

Third: Neither side is allowed to carry weapons.

In addition to these requirements, the elders also allowed some of the clansmen to board the boat first to prepare for evacuation.

No one can guarantee what terrible things humans might do!

If they change their minds at the last minute and launch an attack,

The Chikkanti fleet would not last more than two rounds before being completely destroyed.

"We agree to all the conditions you have proposed."

After weighing the options, Brother Zhong finally agreed to the conditions proposed by the Chikkanti clan.

Then came the matter of arranging a meeting between the two parties.

Brother Zhong and Inquisitor Rostov served as representatives in the talks.

They went to meet with several elders of the Chikkanti clan to discuss the specific details of the cooperation.

"I never imagined that one day we would be helping a group of Xenos to restore their kingdom."

Rostov, as Inquisitor of the Ordo Xenos,

He spent his entire life dealing with Xenos.

Of course, during this period, they also cooperated with the Xenos, hiring Xenos members with special abilities.

But he always adhered to his bottom line: to prevent the Xenos race from gaining any opportunity to grow stronger.

He would not hesitate to eliminate the Xenos if he believed their actions posed a threat to the Imperium.

But now, the God Chosen are tasked with assisting a Xenos race in reclaiming their home planet.

I always thought I was unorthodox enough.

Now it seems that I am less than one ten-thousandth as heretical as the God Chosen.

"Times are changing, Inquisitor," said Brother Zhong. "We can't cling to outdated ideas. Even if the Emperor knew, he wouldn't object."

"According to records, the Emperor would not tolerate the existence of Xenos," Rostov said. "The Great Crusade was the period when the most Xenos were eliminated."

"No matter how many Xenos are eliminated, some races have passed the vetting process and can coexist with the Imperium of Man," White Wolf said. "The Emperor has zero tolerance for religion, and he is willing to deal with his own children for it."

"If the Emperor's original plan had been followed, every single Ecclesiarchy would have been burned at the stake."

"Let's change the subject!" Rostov felt this topic was a bit sensitive.

Questioning the legitimacy of the Ecclesiarchy?

Even the Inquisitor couldn't withstand the retaliation of Fanaticism believers!

He made his skeptical remarks today, and the Adeptus Arbites will find his body the next day.

The Inquisition can arrest suspected members of the Ecclesiarchy.

However, questioning the legitimacy of the Ecclesiarchy will inevitably lead to disastrous consequences.

"Therefore, we should not always apply the ideas and practices of the Emperor to the present. Many things have changed, and we must also learn to change."

"..."

As they chatted, Brother Zhong and Rostov boarded the transport boat, leading the negotiation team to the meeting place chosen by the elders of Chikkanti.

The meeting place was very simple.

Neither side carried weapons, and they walked into the venue cautiously, each wary of the other.

The elders of the Chikkanti clan looked similar to Chirk.

A walking, barrel-shaped, bipedal creature with four arms, its body covered in mottled brown skin, and a fish-like head.

It has a flat nose, two rows of sharp teeth, and large, flat feet with a thin membrane between the toes.

"Welcome to our arrival." Elder Chikkanti, who was at the head of the group, bowed to Brother Zhong and Rostov and the others.

Rostov stepped forward.

As Inquisitor specializing in extremism, he has extensive experience in negotiating with Xenos.

"We are also very pleased that you can sit down and talk. I'm sure Chirk has already explained the whole story to you."

"We will assist you in reclaiming your homeland, and in return, you will provide us with clues about the Old Ones sacred sites."

"..."

Thanks to Inquisitor Ross's efforts

The Imperium of Man and the Chikkanti reached an agreement.

The Imperium will help the Chikkanti reclaim their homeland and will grant them sovereignty over the star system where their home planet is located.

The two sides will sign a peace treaty.

The Chikkanti are forbidden from engaging in any actions that could overthrow the Imperium of Man, and are also forbidden from harboring traitors or Xenos creatures who rebel against the Imperium.

The Imperium of Man will grant the Chikkanti people normal vassal rights, allowing them to engage in legitimate commercial activities within the Imperium.

The two sides quickly reached an agreement on various issues and planned to send troops to reclaim the home planet of the Chikkanti tribe.

But the elders of Chikkanti still did not let down their guard against humans.

They divided their people in two: one group went into the depths of the Void to await news, while the other group followed the Imperium of Man back to their home planet.

After the agreement was reached, the fleet set sail for Alvin, the homeworld of the Chikkanti.

After a week-long journey through the Warp, the Imperial Fleet arrived at its destination.

Amidst the distortion and flashes of the Void, the massive fleet entered the Realspace through the torn Warp Rift.

With the Warp Rift closed, the warship shut down the Geller Field, activated the Void Shield, and switched to conventional engine propulsion.

With a bright light gushing from the stern of the warship, it sailed toward the fog-shrouded Alvin World.

The Auspex continued to expand its scanning range and eventually discovered some Xenos warships and space stations above the orbit of the Alvin World.

"It's a warship of the Marsh-Dweller race. Their military strength is even greater than when they invaded the Alvin World."

Chirk identified the warships from the tactical projection.

The Marsh-Dweller are the race that invaded Alvin and drove the Chikkanti people off their home planet.

According to information provided by the Chikkanti clan, the Marsh-Dweller is a one-eyed, amphibious, humanoid monster.

They are a race that worships the Chaos Gods and is skilled in using psychic energy.

The Marsh-Dweller has a huge, barrel-shaped chest, short but powerful legs, and three-toed claws. Its long, powerful arms almost touch the ground.

Their bodies are broad and strong, with powerful muscles hidden beneath a layer of surface fat, making them appear supple.

It has a large, hairless head with a loose, potato-like surface, and one amber or milky-white eye without a pupil.

It has a strong and powerful tail, and its fur is smooth and tough, ranging in color from light green to light olive green.

"Followers of the gods?" Brother Zhong revealed a playful expression, then turned to the captain and gave the order, "Fire! Quickly eliminate these Void forces that are the minions of the gods, then let us land and cleanse the surface."

The orbit of Alvin World

Upon seeing the arrival of the Imperial Fleet, Commander-in-Chief Shell turned pale and nearly collapsed to the ground.

How did the Imperium of Man discover us?

None of the Marsh-Dweller could answer the commander-in-chief; their faces were filled with terror.

Without exception, Xenos race discovered by humans has encountered something truly terrifying.

"It seems that some of the fish-headed race's sailing ships in the Imperium of Man's fleet were the ones who attracted the humans."

One scholar stepped forward and shared his observations and speculations.

"The Fish-Headed Clan, how dare they?! Even though we've taken their home planet, they can't cooperate with humans!"

Shell's lips were trembling; he hated the Chikkanti family.

They were already given a way to live, so why did they still choose to side with humans?!

Don't they know how terrible humans are?

"What should we do now?" a Marsh-Dweller asked.

"Issue an immediate warning," Shell said. "Have all cities activate their magic arrays and prepare to deal with these minions of the World-Ending God."

The civilization of the Marsh-Dweller is built upon the application of psionic energy.

According to the players' classification, this race is a very typical magical civilization.

The military strength of the Marsh-Dweller clan has increased dramatically.

This is also because the Aether Winds became stronger after the Great Rift unfolded.

The Marsh-Dweller demons benefited from this, gaining greater military strength.

A war broke out in the Void.

Human warships, forged from steel, launched torpedoes and missiles the size of shipping containers, as well as beams of light that illuminated the Void.

The Xenos warship, sculpted from an unknown crystal, fired beams of light containing strange power, yet equally deadly.

The two sides exchanged blows in the Void, trying to send each other to hell.

Occasionally, bursts of fire would appear in the Void, causing the massive ships to disintegrate.

"How did those Xenos ships even get airborne?!"

White Wolf peered through the observation window at the crystal warships and sailboats of the Void battlefield, his tone filled with surprise.

The warships of the Marsh-Dweller race defy all the laws of physics, yet they can roam and fight in the Void.

"The Warhammer Universe is idealistic; if they think they can fly, then they can fly," said "Don't Eat Beef." "Look at their ships; they look exactly like the warships of magical civilizations in fantasy novels."

"It does look very similar, but Warhammer Online is a hodgepodge, with Cthulhu and the Foundation, so it's not surprising that some fantasy elements are spun in," Brother Zhong also commented.

"Playing Warhammer Online is such a great value! It's just one game, but it feels like you've played a dozen!" White Wolf laughed.

Inquisitor Rostov and his servants, standing to the side, stared at each other in bewilderment.

They couldn't understand the conversation of the God Chosen.

Even if you want to use a device to record these words,

All I got was a bunch of gibberish.

Just as the players were having a great time chatting,

A priest approached and bowed to the players, including White Wolf.

"Your Excellency, the God Chosen One, has located the enemy's command center."

Brother Zhong nodded. "Then get the Teleportarium Hall ready. We're going to board the ship and finish this quickly."

With the power of the Imperial Fleet, winning the Void War is only a matter of time.

But Brother Zhong still decided to switch sides, hastening the end of the battle.

When Brother Zhong and the other players arrived at the Teleportarium Hall, the relevant equipment had already been activated and was emitting a low rumbling sound.

"Teleport immediately," Brother Zhong said to the Magos in charge of the Teleportarium Hall.

As soon as he finished speaking, the roar of numerous devices suddenly intensified.

A dazzling light enveloped them.

With the flash of teleportation and the distortion of the surrounding environment,

The next second, the players appeared inside the enemy's command center.

The strangely shaped Marsh-Dweller were astonished by the appearance of humans and stood frozen in place.

Until the players pulled the trigger of the Bolter,

The deafening explosion tore apart several armored Marsh-Dweller before they could even react.

"Protect the Commander-in-Chief."

The well-equipped Marsh-Dweller guards, each wielding Scepter, immediately formed ranks.

He shielded Shell, the commander-in-chief, behind him.

Every member of the Royal Guard is a top-tier mage skilled in both magic and martial arts, possessing formidable individual combat prowess.

The royal guards joined forces to unleash powerful psionic spells, summoning terrifying Operation Lightning and flames in an attempt to overwhelm the boarding human forces.

However, the released flames and lightning dissipated into the air just before they reached the humans.

"What happened?"

A Marsh-Dweller sorcerer looked astonished.

Before he could figure out why, the armored humans approached them with ghostly speed and brandished their sharp blades.

Then, he felt a sharp pain in his neck, and everything around him began to spin.

A headless corpse came into his view, gushing blood, still holding his favorite staff in its hand.

"Was I beheaded?"

The Marsh-Dweller sorcerer belatedly realized what had happened.

But before he could think further, a strange howling sound rang in his ears.

His soul was Warp and fell into the boundless hell.

"For the Emperor."

The White Wolf roared, leaping over the headless corpse and pouncing on the next Xenos.

P. S.: Another chapter of 6,000 words. I hope you all enjoy it.

Marsh Monster are creatures from Warhammer Fantasy, patched up and used to fill out the ranks for players to farm experience.