In the laboratory, the deathly silence was replaced by an even deeper shock.
The Imperium's higher-ups all seemed nailed to the spot, their eyes locked firmly onto the massive global surveillance projection at the center.
The salty scent of sea breeze seemed to pierce through the thick alloy walls and enter everyone's nostrils.
A brand-new ocean, brimming with primal vitality, was being reborn upon the battered body of this homeworld!
"Done! The basic rules have been repaired!" Liang Bing's tone was much more relaxed. "Leave the rest to the ecosystem I designed. With the Great Clock's 'Natural Evolution Acceleration,' it won't be long before you see a... well, barely presentable Terra."
As if to prove her words, faint green specks began flickering along the edges of the newborn oceans in the surveillance feed—these were the genetically optimized pioneer algae and microorganisms Liang Bing had preset, multiplying madly.
The atmospheric circulation model ran steadily across the screen. Chaotic energy currents gradually subsided, and the simulated sky projection stabilized as well, displaying a clearer blue.
Data streaming in from the orbital observation stations connected to the laboratory showed that, viewed from space, Terra's scarred rust-red and gray-yellow surface was being soaked in vast swathes of newborn azure, like dry blood vessels being infused with life once more.
"A... blue Terra..." Guilliman murmured, his eyes filled with indescribably complicated emotions.
He seemed to see a scene from ancient legend.
If Father could see this... A powerful surge of bitterness and hope rose within him.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his turbulent feelings, and turned to Liang Bing. "Queen Liang Bing! Thank you! Thank you for everything you have done for Terra and the Imperium of Man!"
Sanguinius, Horus, and Lion followed suit, offering Liang Bing their highest respect.
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