Setting the Stage and Paving the Way

"Warp fluctuations have appeared around Holy Terra? Are you sure this isn't the result of the Ordo Hereticus using methods they shouldn't have?"

Wilchatu thought the Ordo Hereticus's report on the actions was utter nonsense.

Holy Terra, the very center of the Segmentum Solar, the Throne World of the Imperium of Man.

How could there possibly be Warp fluctuations there, unless the Chaos Gods had a death wish!

"But Your Inquisitor, according to the Ordo Hereticus's report, all the fluctuation data are 9."

This statement made Wilchatu take it seriously.

Are you sure there are no mistakes in the report?

"Indeed, Your Inquisitor."

Now in the Imperium, whether it's the Ecclesiarchy or the Inquisition.

Anyone with a basic understanding of Warp knows that some numbers don't appear randomly, nor should they appear randomly.

In religions, such numbers are called Sacred Numbers.

At present, the appearance of the numbers 6, 7, 8, and 9 requires special attention.

"These damn bastards, why are we doing this kind of work when it's their job?"

"According to internal intelligence, the Ordo Hereticus has fallen into a state of silence since the Great Angel's Resurrection."

Upon hearing this, Wilchatu became even more apprehensive.

Generally speaking, whenever God-Emperor manifests, the Ordo Hereticus immediately thinks of the corruption and conspiracy of the Chaos Gods.

Otherwise, the Ordo Hereticus wouldn't have burned the Living Saint of the Imperium.

Of course, the Ordo Hereticus had its reasons for doing so, since sometimes Daemon really do pretend to Living Saints.

But why is it so quiet now?

The Resurrection of Great Angel Sanguinius caused a sensation throughout the entire Imperium of Man, so the Ordo Hereticus's silence was highly suspicious.

But for now, these are not things he should be considering.

Or to be more precise, the current situation makes it impossible for him to relinquish the work that belongs to the Ordo Hereticus.

"Summon all troops and put them on high alert. We now need to make a trip to the destination of this massive population migration."

"Yes, Your Inquisitor!"

Punishment Star, in Han Mingxuan's home.

Han Mingxuan, who had only had a few days of free time, received a message from the Imperium Chancellor, Sinleech.

"Mr. Han, you plan to have the Eighth Legion operate normally throughout the universe, and I've almost finished making the necessary preparations."

"However, after the stage was set up, the first audience member didn't seem to be very popular, and the entire Segmentum Obscurus where Punishment Star is located is likely to face a catastrophe."

What did you do now?

Sinleech remained silent for a long time on the other end of the communication line.

Han Mingxuan knew that his words had left the other person speechless.

But there's nothing we can do about it; after all, Tzeentch back in the 30k era.

"Okay, tell me the specifics of the current situation."

"That's right, Mr. Han. Since you appeared in the Imperium of Man, the most widespread rumor throughout the Imperium is that your Settlement is in the Baal System."

"After his Resurrection, Sanguinius did not refute this claim."

"I know you don't want to reveal your location until the Eighth Legion has fully recovered."

"On this point, whether it's me, that Huangpizi, or the Great Angel, the three of us have reached a tacit understanding."

"However, now that you intend to bring the Eighth Legion back into service, I have begun preparations for that."

"So you leaked information related to population migration?"

"Yes, Mr. Han, I believe that relevant personnel will come to investigate soon."

"I think there's something wrong with that, isn't there?"

Sinleech was silent for a moment on the other end of the communication line, then confirmed Han Mingxuan's guess.

"Unfortunately, sir, there is indeed a problem in this area."

"As originally planned, once my information was fully confirmed, the Adeptus Custodes and relevant teams from the Ordo Hereticus would travel to the area where Punishment Star is located to conduct Investigation."

"But after your appearance, due to the Resurrection of Sanguinius, and the detailed instructions given by the Huangpizi himself to the Supreme Grand Master of the Grey Knights."

"So far, no one has been able to Investigation matters involving me; at the very least, most Investigations have been blocked."

"In other words, the people who have come to the Punishment Star to conduct related Investigations will change, as things stand."

Han Mingxuan didn't say much; he was just wondering who the next group of people would be.

If anything related to Sinleech cannot be Investigation.

At the very least, the Ordo Hereticus and the Ordo Malleus are no longer in action.

According to the division of functions of the Inquisition, the Ordo Malleus is also known as the Ordo Malleus, and its main force is the Grey Knights, who are dedicated to dealing with Chaos Daemons.

The Ordo Hereticus primarily deals with Chaos Sorcerer and Cultists.

The Ordo Xenos is much easier to understand; all non-human species fall within their jurisdiction.

If anyone wants to Investigation him, the Imperium Chancellor, the Ordo Xenos is the first choice, and the Ordo Malleus is the last resort.

"So the people who came are Inquisitor from the Ordo Xenos?"

"Yes, and it's in the Segmentum Obscurus."

"Just let him come."

"That's the problem, Mr. Han. According to my Investigation of the Inquisition's recent activity reports, the Ordo Xenos is currently dealing with a sudden Tyranids crisis."

A sudden Tyranids crisis?

"Based on the Inquisition's Investigation and related deductions, the Tyranids were not expected to launch a large-scale offensive in the short term due to the end of the First Tyrannic War; however, this assessment has recently become invalid."

"For reasons unknown, a clearly documented main Tyranids Hive Fleet is heading towards the location of Punishment Star."

Han Mingxuan wasn't surprised by this; he was simply astonished by the Tyranids fleet's reaction speed.

According to his plan, even if he found a body for this Hive Mind, it would take at least a decade for the Great Devourer to react.

According to the Original Canon texts, the Second Tyranids War occurred close to the time when Guilliman awoke.

Or rather, in the 10 years leading up to Guilliman's awakening, the entire Imperium of Man was truly in complete chaos.

He never expected the date to be moved up so much.

"The Inquisition has cleared an entire planetary belt along the path this Hive Fleet is bound to take."

"Subsequently, the main Tyranids fleet will be lured to the star system where Old Nostramo is located."

"At the same time, the Ordo Xenos will lure a large force of Orks to the location, and then have the two groups fight each other."

"Because it is extremely difficult to Investigation me personally nowadays, the Ordo Hereticus has handed over the Investigation of me to the Ordo Xenos."

After listening to Sinleech's detailed account, Han Mingxuan sat up straight.

The situation doesn't look good now.

If the Tyranids and the Orks keep fighting like this, the Tyranids will evolve indefinitely, and the Orks will become increasingly waaaagh!

The Second Armageddon War was already tough enough; it would be a disaster to breed another Ghazghkull Thraka here.

That would truly be focusing on the beginning but neglecting the end.

"The Hive Fleet is coming for me, there's no doubt about that. As for that Inquisitor, let him come if he wants."

"Just don't wet your pants in fear."