Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 854

Chapter 848, Window Period

The Zerg and Greenskins, due to their very nature, grow stronger with each battle. Especially after such a massive decisive battle, the victorious side becomes particularly powerful.

However, this strength takes time. The Zerg need time to digest their “trophies.” They must consume, digest, and incubate countless Greenskins, living and dead.

The same goes for the Greenskins. After their victory, the so-called “waaagh” force field provides immediate feedback, allowing them to instantly become stronger. However, their losses from the brutal battle require replenishing through numerous “mushroom farms,” a process that is slower and more restrictive than that of the Zerg.

The Zerg can consume biomass and build digesters and hatcheries on-site, allowing them to spawn troops on-site. Furthermore, newly born Zerg warbeasts are ready for use on the front lines, their weapons and equipment coming directly from their symbiotic weapons and natural armored shells.

The Greenskins, on the other hand, could cultivate mushrooms locally, but the process would be much slower. They still rely more heavily on the existing Greenskin ecosystems on the many planets they occupied to provide manpower, manufacture weapons and equipment, and resupply ammunition.

While victorious and surviving individuals do grow stronger, the slower replenishment of troops, weapons, and ammunition weakens them overall in the immediate aftermath of the conflict.

This is the window of opportunity Gu Hang is waiting for.

The relentless conflict between the two races is almost impossible to stop, giving humanity the opportunity to encircle them from the outside. Now, we are waiting for this window of opportunity.

Before this window of opportunity appears, we must be patient, yet not act too slowly.

Impatience or miscalculation can lead to a sudden and intense battle, devolving into a truly fierce three-way conflict. Slow action could allow the victor to recover and become even stronger.

Observation of the front lines is paramount.

Gu Hang is already using various methods to strengthen his control over the situation in the Insect-Beast War.

The Space Marines Chapter sent two troops, the Demon Hunters were also operating, Inquisition ships were also patrolling the Ankachi Sector, and the Military Intelligence Bureau was even more involved. This was their primary mission…

Beyond these conventional forces, the even more crucial component was Gu Hang’s psychic power.

At the core of this effort were four A-rank psykers, each possessing the sacred artifact—the Psionic Crown. One was a think tank from the Eagle Vanguard Chapter, one was a senior member of the Demon Hunters, and the other two were members of the Stormcasters.

With these as the core, numerous psykers surrounded them.

Through the special connections of the Psionic Crown, the inherent strength of these A-rank psykers, and their ability to serve as secondary nodes linking them to other ordinary psykers, Gu Hang possessed countless pairs of “eyes” on the front lines. He could use his psychic power to leverage these connections and attempt to directly observe the battlefield.

Of course, the results weren’t as good as if he were present in person, but that was unavoidable.

He couldn’t possibly go to the front lines to “spy”; if discovered, his conspicuous psychic power would instantly alert both sides. Perhaps, the situation could spiral out of control.

Fortunately, with the help of those on the front lines, Gu Hang could barely observe the developments of the Zerg-Beast War.

Hmm… The fighting was so intense that my brains were spilling out. It

was truly brutal.

Both sides were races that spared no effort in deploying their forces, and their numbers were exceptionally large. They fought each other with all their might across one or two star regions, fewer than twenty planets in total. Every inch of the contested land was densely packed with troops from both sides. Biotic cannons and Ork mortars unleashed a relentless barrage. From the ground plowed by shells, acid-melting cannons, rockets… all sorts of heavy firepower, a surviving Zerg swarm or Ork stormtrooper would always emerge.

They bore the brunt of the fire, charging forward. The Zerg, of course, were not afraid of sacrifice. On the other hand, with their leader still in the fold and the Bonebreaker at their helm, the most waaagh leader known and revered by all orcs throughout the universe, morale was also at its peak.

Both sides were so fearless of sacrifice that even when the ground was covered with corpses, they continued to roar and charge at each other.

In some of the more intense battles, large war machines and war beasts appeared in abundance. These units could survive longer under heavy firepower, allowing them to provide cover for more allies and assault enemy positions.

Even in the realm of psychic power, the Zerg had the Cerebrates, while the Orks had the Psy-Bots and Ork Shamans, who could counter with frenzied waagh energy.

The Zerg indifferently attacked the sturdy Ork fortresses, while the Orks fervently attacked the complex Zerg nests, neither side willing to yield.

And often, across the plains, there were also disorganized enemies coming from other directions, taking advantage of the attackers’ initial attacks to launch flanking attacks.

The Ork Warlord faces off against the Hive Tyrant. The clash of powerful individuals often determines the outcome of a regional battlefield. The Warlord’s death will affect the morale of the Greenskins in that region, causing them to “calm down.” Once the Orks calm down, their combat effectiveness will naturally decline sharply. However

, thanks to the personal leadership of the Bonebreaker King, the Orks of Omgeria are distinct from others. Their organization and discipline are significantly above average, making them less prone to collapse. Furthermore, with the timely deployment of other Warlords, Warlords, and Warlords, they can quickly take over the forces. If all else fails, it’s not impossible to promote a chosen individual on the battlefield, or even to rise to the top of the pack from the bloody battle.

If the Warlord wins and the Hive Tyrant dies, then as a high-level node creature, the entire region’s Zerg swarm will be left without a leader, reduced to mindless swarms. However, given their aggressive nature, the Orks are not particularly adept at seizing such opportunities. They often rushed to engage the Zerg even after they were disabled. Even without a commander, the Zerg’s instincts to fight and devour remained. A delay would allow node creatures from elsewhere to arrive and relieve the troops.

Regardless, both sides maximized their organizational capabilities.

Every day, a massive death toll occurred in the Ankachi sector.

Gu Hang could even sense the subspace turmoil in that area.

Faintly, chilling gazes darted inward.

A certain evil god, symbolizing war and destruction, observed them with interest. Unfortunately, neither side of the battle pleased him, and he quickly averted his gaze.

This tyrant reveled in blood, skulls, and slaughter, as well as the brutality, bravery, and honor beneath these facades. The Zerg, a mindless biological weapon, lacked these qualities. Their sole purpose was to “eat,” offering no pleasure to the tyrant.

Orcs were somewhat similar to what he liked, but the green-skinned orcs fought simply for the sake of fighting, to chop people down for the sake of chopping people down. Fighting was exhilarating, and other emotions were weak. They were also not the tyrant’s cup of tea.

The others, for various reasons, also averted their gazes.

Gu Hang quietly wiped away the cold sweat.

When he noticed the gazes of those powerful people, he was really a little worried. If one of them, or even several of them, became interested in the battlefield of Omgeria, then this war, which was already very chaotic, would become even more chaotic.

By then, no one could be sure how the situation would develop.

Fortunately, their gazes were withdrawn.

But Gu Hang did not dare to be too careless.

On the one hand, no one knew whether their gazes had really shifted away. Especially since there was a most fickle existence among them, if one was not careful, some conspiracy might be born here.

On the other hand, in addition to the four existences that could not be mentioned, Gu Hang also felt some other gazes.

These, too, required vigilance.

The Orcs’ waagh force field had its origins. Greenskins were incredibly resistant to Chaos corruption, and for good reason.

Though unreliable, they did possess their own gods.

And the Zerg, on the other hand, possessed an unparalleled collective will.

However, he reconsidered, realizing he had “people” behind him.

If the worst-case scenario truly came to pass, “He” wouldn’t stand by and watch.

Besides, considering those distant, high, and mysterious things wouldn’t hinder the current battle.

If you’re capable, get out there and fight.

Perhaps Gu Hang himself didn’t have the strength to face them head-on, but the battlefield was in the real universe—that was another matter. They

‘d have to meet on the battlefield.

While he was pondering and taking precautions, the window of opportunity he’d been waiting for suddenly arrived.

…

The holographic star map suddenly flickered violently, and dozens of reconnaissance nodes simultaneously transmitted alarms—on Ankachi VIII in the Ankachi sector, the main force of the Zerg began deploying spore sacs on a large scale, and the biomass concentration instantly surpassed critical levels.

This so-called critical value was jointly set by Gu Hang, Zerg experts, and the headquarters’ staff. They had previously determined that reaching this threshold would mean the Queen was ready to fight tooth and nail.

It wasn’t that she hadn’t fought hard before, but this time, she was truly going all out.

It was natural for the Queen to make such a decision.

They were already at a disadvantage. If they continued fighting at this rate, their biomass recovery would be no match for their consumption, and they would only become weaker and weaker. If they could retreat, they might have already chosen to do so. But unfortunately, they were blocked by human forces on the periphery, and escape was impossible.

If they forced a conventional retreat through the cosmic void, not only would all the gains of the war be lost, but the entire Tentacle Fleet, having invested so much, would suffer a crushing blow.

Moreover, there was no guarantee of escape. The Orks might pursue them, and after losing most of their strength, if they were pursued again, there was a high probability of annihilation.

Since running would mean death, it’s understandable that, after calculating all the probabilities, they decided to launch an all-out attack while they still had strength.

The location they chose, Ankachi VIII, was precisely where Bone Crusher King was.

Humans didn’t have this information. But the Zerg’s choice had a reason. Gu Hang suspected Bone Crusher was there.

He hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should wait a little longer to see if the Zerg could truly force Bone Crusher King out and see how this decisive battle would unfold.

However, this hesitation was quickly discarded.

The Alliance’s forces were still outside the Ankachi sector. Deploying them would take time, as would escaping the fierce battles in the various systems within the Ankachi sector and entering Ankachi VIII.

Waiting a while, the news was confirmed, but the biggest factor in this crucial battle might even be the life and death of Bone Crusher King, the Zerg Overlord, and the Zerg Queen. The battle could be protracted, but the moment of transformation often occurs in a flash.

Arriving too late would make the window of opportunity fleeting.

He decided to attack.

“Activate contingency plan.” His voice caused twelve tactical screens to automatically switch interfaces. “Order the Third and Seventh Fleet Clusters to converge towards the Bimi Sector. Release the marked Greenskin support fleet 0117 into the pocket area and eliminate them, eliminating any unexpected factors. After that, directly penetrate Bimi and enter Ankachi.”

With that, he turned and looked out the porthole at the inky blackness of space, where two Glorious Queens were being activated.

“Notify all Chapter Captains that the countdown to the general assault has begun in 24 hours. I want the Bonebreaker King’s head hanging from the flagship’s mast, and the Queen’s neuron core must be completely sealed.”

The tactical star map suddenly erupted with a blinding light, and seven main attack routes, thirty-nine secondary breakthrough points, and one hundred and twenty-seven blocking positions were activated simultaneously.

Gu Hang could sense the boiling battle will of his own army.

Billions of elite soldiers, tens of thousands of Space Marines, countless war machines, and fleets resonated with each other, even creating a perceptible reverberation in the Warp.

Humans, a delicious and tasty race beloved by many beings within the Warp, the spectacle of their gathering is a source of fascination for some.

This is especially true of such a massive human army, capable of rivaling even the Greenskins and the Zerg.

But Gu Hang was no longer thinking about that.

Thunder and lightning roared within the Storm God Realm, and he was fully prepared.

A brief, excessive concentration of death and suffering could even cause a Warp rift, especially in the aftermath of the Cataclysm, with the veil of reality becoming even more unstable.

It was foreseeable that if the unprecedentedly fierce battles ahead were overwhelmed with casualties and the echoes of the Warp became too strong, a Warp rift might open, sending a massive horde of Chaos Daemons surging, turning the already chaotic three-way conflict into a four-way, five-way, or even multi-way melee.

But Gu Hang would do his utmost to prevent this from happening.

If a being with such a voracious appetite truly emerged, Gu Hang would be determined to sever every tentacle it extended.

The arrow is on the string. There is no way we can stop fighting this most important battle since the Dark Side Crusade began just because we are afraid of what happened in the Warp.

(End of this chapter)