The So-Called Elite Were Born to Be Surrounded!
Alvin observed carefully.
The Demon Forge Palace is located at the highest point of a mountain that has been carved out. The entire mountain has been almost hollowed out from top to bottom, and its interior is filled with densely packed fortresses, which are filled with various concentrated fire arrays.
As Ravenwing Grand Master said, with their current forces alone, even if they captured a fortress at the foot of the mountain,
But to even think about charging in is simply a pipe dream!
Based on the forces deployed by Chaos, unless they can conjure several complete Chapter out of thin air, and they must be equipped with heavy firepower and siege weaponry, including heavy ranged and melee Dreadnought, they have no hope of breaking through from the front.
A direct breakthrough would take at least several days!
But doing so played right into Chaos's hands. They were on high alert here, intending to buy time and were not afraid of a prolonged battle.
Chaos can wait, but they cannot!
The Demon Forge Palace atop the mountain was shrouded in a thick crimson hue, its light seemingly dyeing the sky red. Even though the group was at the foot of the mountain, several kilometers from the summit, the deep-seated fear and oppressive atmosphere poured down like a celestial river overflowing its banks!
The blasphemous Chaos Star, directly above the Demon Forge Palace, was gradually taking shape. Its Daemon, ferocious Blood Qi was almost tangible, and the terrifying malice leaked from the ritual became increasingly turbulent and powerful as the Warp Rift expanded.
Such a terrifying situation, even without the need for Psychic Power Librarian to predict, would be something ominous that is about to happen to any ordinary mortal.
"Damn it, the summoning ritual of Chaos is almost over!" Ravenwing's Psychic Power Librarian, having repeatedly forced his way into "peeping," was now suffering from the backlash of Psychic Power. He was emitting an indescribable stench, and foul-smelling blood was seeping from the gaps in his armor.
Knowing the situation was urgent, Alvin dared not delay any longer and hurriedly summoned the "Sons of the Forest".
Just then, the Librarian, suffering from the backlash of Psychic Power, grabbed Alvin's arm and said haltingly, "Please, take me with you."
Seeing his current state, Alvin couldn't help but frown. They were supposed to infiltrate deep behind enemy lines to disrupt the Chaos Summoning Ritual; what use was he if they brought him along?
"Take him with you." At this moment, Ravenwing Grand Master said sincerely, "Marvin is Ravenwing's strongest Librarian. Your Chapter doesn't have Librarian, and it would be dangerous to approach the Chaos Summoning Ritual rashly. With him, he can provide you with protection."
"Alright." Alvin didn't hesitate, nodding in agreement, and then used his Psychic Power to communicate with the Lion King's "Warp Essence."
As the mist rose, a secluded and mysterious forest path paved with gravel suddenly appeared before them.
The Sons of the Forest's Chapter, well-trained, entered the mysterious forest path one by one, with the last being the Librarian, who turned to look at Ravenwing Grand Master.
The two looked at each other in silence, as if bidding a final farewell.
Once the entire Sons of the Forest Chapter had vanished, Grandmaster Ravenwing took a deep breath and turned to look at the remaining warriors.
Almost everyone was wounded. "The most difficult task has been given to them. Now what we need to do is—hold this position at all costs, contact the other Chapter, and create an opportunity for our brothers to follow!"
Although the most difficult task was assigned to this mysterious Chapter, it didn't mean that Ravenwing would simply sit back and reap the rewards.
They must hold this position!
The Dark Angels Chapter, awaiting reinforcements, is creating opportunities for Chapter brothers.
Otherwise, if this position is recaptured by Chaos, the brother Chapter that come to support will face the same situation, suffering heavy losses as they are outnumbered and outgunned by the Chaos Legion.
"Grand Master, the communication array is blocked by Chaos, and we can't contact other Chapter." Ravenwing, who was in charge of communications, said with a bitter expression.
Since their landing, the entire legion's communication channels have been filled with evil Chaos Scrapcode and blasphemous chants, and the various sub-legions and the parent legion have long since lost all contact.
Otherwise, why would the Ravenwing insist on using light equipment to directly confront the Chaos's well-prepared and heavily fortified positions?
"I know."
Ravenwing Grand Master removed his helmet, his expression unchanged, and gazed into the distance, saying softly, "Now, there is only one way to contact other Chapter— "
At this point, a wave of sorrow washed over him. He took a deep breath, turned to look at the soldiers he had spent day and night with, who, though not related by blood, were like brothers to him, and said, word by word, "Since the communication channels are unusable, then we'll use men!"
His gaze was resolute as he said in a deep voice, "Those who are seriously wounded, stay here and hold the line. Those who are less seriously wounded, take only a small amount of weapons and break through to find the scattered Chapter. Regardless of the cost or your own lives, you must get this message to the other Chapter!!!"
After the fierce battle, only about three hundred members of Ravenwing survived. However, two-thirds of these three hundred members were seriously injured or maimed to varying degrees.
The one-third that was selected also bore many minor injuries.
Now, they are ordered to break through the vast, boundless desert with only light weapons and equipment to find the scattered Chapter —how difficult that would be!
Not to mention that, without location tracking and communication disruptions, they would have to break out from all directions by themselves, which would be an incredibly difficult task. They would also have to face the danger of encountering the Chaos Legion and searching for their scattered brother Chapter. This was practically an impossible mission!
Those chosen for the Ravenwing knew perfectly well that this was a death sentence!
However, these people had no complaints whatsoever.
Those who remain here will also face the counterattack of the Chaos Daemon Army, which surges like a tide from both the mountaintop and the valley floor, making their survival equally precarious!
"Go."
Ravenwing Grand Master lowered his eyelids and said softly, "The future of the Dark Angels rests on your shoulders—we will do our utmost to defend this position before we die. May the Emperor and Ryan bless you."
"For Ryan!"
"For Ryan!"
"For Ryan!"
Dozens of men punched their chests with their right fists, then grabbed Chainsword, Bolter, and several High-explosive grenade, and without hesitation turned and charged into the Chaos Legion below the mountain!
"Cover them!!!"
Ravenwing Grand Master roared, his eyes flashing with terrifying killing intent. He raised his Power sword high, cleaved a Chaos wreck in two, and stepped over the mangled body, his gaze fixed on the warriors charging into the Chaos Legion.
The next moment, explosions and flames once again engulfed the ravaged battlefield. The sons, honored in the name of the Lion, shouted "For Ryan!" and fought against the surging Chaos Legion!
The Chaos Legion gathered at the foot of the mountain was relatively small. After being pierced by dozens of Ravenwing, they each chose a direction and gradually disappeared from the mountain, out of the sight of their brothers who were fighting a bloody battle with Chaos.
But no one knows whether these Ravenwing who broke through can find a glimmer of hope in this perilous and Chaos demon's lair.