Returning to the arena, it had now completely become the Core Area of a three-way melee.
Malys stood on the ruins of the spectator stands, commanding her loyal forces to battle the Victores Faction, while also facing the onslaught of Chaos Warriors under Abaddon.
"These Chaos scum really have some nerve, daring to trespass into my territory!" Malys narrowed her eyes, sneering as she snapped open her fan.
Meanwhile, Li Feng was standing behind a shattered pillar, with a fallen piece of rock resting on his head.
He gnawed on the remaining steamed bun while observing the chaos across the arena, his expression so complex it was hard to fathom: "Good heavens, what kind of street brawl script is this? Can't I just eat in peace?"
"So, should we intervene?" Celestine, standing beside him, asked softly, her holy sword gleaming faintly, as if ready to join the fray at any moment.
Li Feng waved his hand: "What's the rush? Let's first understand how these people got into such a mess.
The Black Legion and the Imperial Fleet are both involved; this is a rare sight."
On the other side, Abaddon had personally stepped onto the main street of Commorragh.
His gaze was like a torch, seemingly able to pierce through layers of buildings.
He whispered to the Thousand Sons Warrior next to him:
"Find Li Feng.
This so-called 'Imperial Prince' has exceeded the scope of my plans; I want to personally witness his 'special qualities'."
However, Abaddon did not tell these Thousand Sons Legion warriors who came to "find their father" that he had actually just sent assassins to eliminate Magnus.
Since Magnus could not be used by him, he also couldn't be allowed to return to the embrace of the Imperium.
But… those assassins had already lost contact with Abaddon, so Abaddon could only assume the assassination had failed.
The Thousand Sons Warrior nodded and began chanting eerie incantations, and the power of the Warp surged forth.
However, just as the sorcerer's spell was about to complete, several Imperial fighter jets streaked across the sky, weaving between the towering Eldar skyscrapers, and immediately a dozen 500kg aerial bombs were dropped onto the main street.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The explosions directly blew away all the Thousand Sons Legion and Black Legion warriors.
Even Abaddon was almost buried alive by the collapsing buildings.
Abaddon coldly looked up, watching the Imperial Fleet engaging his own fleet in the sky, and he clicked his tongue in displeasure.
The Imperial military and technological strength had now left the entire Chaos factions far behind; the current Chaos Fleet held no advantage whatsoever against the Imperial Navy, especially with that "Imperial Prince" present.
In the past, they could rely on the "mobility advantage" provided by Warp turbulence to completely disorient the Imperial Fleet, but now… at this moment, several Idris-class frigates, with massive keel guns on their keels, were performing a "wolfpack tactic" around a Chaos vessel, which was being beaten without any ability to retaliate.
As more factions poured into Commorragh, the fighting across the city gradually escalated into an epic, full-scale war.
Whether it was the madness of Chaos, the purging of the Imperium, or the internal grievances of Commorragh, all intertwined in this bizarre city into an uncontrollable feast of chaos… The battle in the arena grew fiercer, with flashes of fire and explosions erupting all around.
The Death God Army and the Ark refugees united, struggling to resist the multi-pronged attack from the Malys Faction, the Victores Faction, and the Chaos Warriors.
Malys had already returned to her mansion under the cover of her personal guards.
Before she left, she invited Li Feng to return to the mansion with her, but Li Feng politely declined.
"Up in the sky, our warships have arrived.
Next time we meet, we will be enemies."
Malys heard this and laughed: "I am willing to cooperate with you humans.
I am even willing to produce those panacea, and I can even form a marriage alliance with you humans, just like that little girl Yvraine."
Hearing this, Li Feng was startled: "Marriage alliance? With whom?"
"You, or your Emperor.
Actually, I want to experience what it's like to be an Empress."
Malys said this, and in the war-torn arena, she walked up to Li Feng and slowly placed her slender jade hand on his chest:
"Don't you want to know… how I became the wife of Commorragh's former Archon?"
Li Feng naturally knew what she meant, but he still chose to "play dumb" and asked: "How did you do it?"
Hearing Li Feng's reply, Malys smiled: "When you find out… I'm afraid you'll die in bed.
As Archon, I very much look forward to showing you our Commorragh's 'hospitality', and I'm not as conservative as that girl Eliette, you know~"
"Victor is still the Archon, and you are currently just a rebel."
After saying that, Malys departed under the protection of her retinue; she needed to return to the mansion to direct the battle.
Li Feng's words echoed in her ears; he was right… but!
Failure is rebellion; success is… Yvraine and Lelith, who had just been fighting each other in the arena, immediately began to slaughter the charging Chaos Space Marines.
And Asuryan and the Eldar Prophets were doing their best to protect the Ark refugees.
Magnus, though physically weak, pushed his Analects, wielded two Bolters, and individually "called out" every Drukhari / Dark Aeldari and Chaos Space Marine who tried to charge him.
He coldly said to Li Feng, who stood beside him: "How much longer can you be so leisurely? We'll be scattered soon!"
Li Feng took a bite of his steamed bun, squinting at the chaotic battlefield, still looking nonchalant: "What's the rush? This scene is just getting started for us.
Your unlucky disciples haven't even finished fighting, why should I be anxious?"
Celestine stood beside Li Feng, holy light surrounding her, her longsword raised high, parrying the sneak attacks of several Chaos Warriors.
She looked back at Li Feng: "Are we holding our ground in the arena, or breaking out?"
Just as Li Feng was about to reply, a roar of engines suddenly echoed from the sky, and huge shadows swept over the arena.
Everyone looked up to see several Thunderhawks and valkyrie transport aircrafts tearing through the battlefield smoke, rapidly approaching the arena!
The first aircraft slowly descended, and the moment its hatch opened, a clear, bright hymn emanated from within.
Immediately after, Fides, clad in power armour, stepped out, her Sisters of Battle following close behind, each with serious expressions, armed with Bolters and power swords, quickly forming a battle array.
At the same time, another aircraft's hatch slammed down, and two tall figures emerged side by side.
On the left was Leman Russ, in silver war-plate, exuding a wolf-like majesty of undeniable power.
He wielded a massive power axe, his eyes filled with excitement.
On the right was Jaghatai Khan, clad in white armor and wielding a scimitar, his wild, piercing gaze sweeping across the battlefield, as if searching for the quickest path to solve the problem.
Behind them were two elite Honor Guards, each carrying an unshakeable aura.
Russ sneered: "This place is truly lively, Fifth Brother, are we late?"
Khan pursed his lips, looking at this somewhat familiar place with a hint of embarrassment: "Hiss… I really didn't expect to return here."
However, Khan hadn't walked two steps before he saw a unicorn specimen that had been blown away, and immediately "fragrant memories" flashed back into Khan's mind.
This was Lelith's collection, and the two of them once had many stories there.
At this moment, Fides saw Li Feng near the VIP viewing platform and immediately rushed towards him.
Fides shouted as she ran towards Li Feng: "Li Feng! Are you alright?" Her tone was full of concern, even causing the surrounding Battle Sisters to glance over.
Li Feng looked up, his eyes a bit bewildered: "Uh, what could happen to me?"
The next second, Fides had already rushed directly in front of him, completely ignoring the chaotic battle around them, and hugged him tightly.
Her strength was completely unrestrained, even causing Celestine nearby to raise an eyebrow.
"Whoa, easy, easy!" Li Feng tried to struggle but was completely unable to move, "You're wearing power armour."
Fides, however, completely disregarded his protests, burying her head in Li Feng's shoulder, her voice carrying a hint of undeniable softness: "I thought I would never see you again… Can you please stop running off like that in the future?"
"Where did I run off to? They were the ones chasing me." Li Feng said helplessly, patting her back, "Alright, alright, I'm not dead yet; you're making it sound like I'm about to fall in battle."
Celestine, unable to watch any longer, said with a touch of playful sarcasm: "Fides, are you sure this is a good time for hugging?"
Fides then realized her impropriety, quickly released Li Feng, and a rare blush appeared on her face.
She quickly composed herself and turned to her Sisters of Battle to give orders:
"Form up, clear the enemies around the arena! Protect the friend of the emperor at all costs!"
At the same time, Leman Russ and Jaghatai Khan had already plunged into the chaotic battlefield.
Russ swung his massive power axe, splitting a Chaos Space Marine in half.
He laughed heartily: "This is even livelier than the beast tides of Fenris! Why didn't you tell me about such a fun place, Fifth Brother!"
Jaghatai Khan, on the other hand, moved like the wind, his scimitar slicing across enemies' throats, precise and swift.
He fought while shouting back at Russ: "You think I wanted to come back here?!"
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