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Chapter 272 Arrival at Terra

With the deliberate spread of the Imperium, the news of the Primarch's return spread among all the people of Terra.

Pastors announced the news among the faithful, while officials from the Ministry of the Interior posted notices.

Even in Terra's bottomless underhive, people knew the news.

Gao Yi, Guilliman, and Ferrus headed towards the skyport surrounding Terra.

Huge warships and transport ships loaded with supplies and pilgrims came to Terra.

People often say that Terra is a planet that does nothing and waits for supplies from the entire empire, and this is true. Without the resources paid by countless planets and the fleets that transport these supplies, Terra itself would not be able to survive.

This makes it a mix of extreme poverty and extreme wealth.

In addition to these daily ships, there were a large number of fleets surrounding Terra at this time. After the aftermath of the turmoil in Cadia had subsided, some of the fleets from various star fields and star regions of the empire chose to stay in Cadia to assist in its reconstruction, while most of the other warships returned to their respective defense zones.

It was already very unusual that such a large-scale fleet, which did not belong to Terra's original battle sequence, appeared near Terra at this time. The fleet even formed a neat battle formation as if it was demonstrating.

"Guilliman, Ferrus, look at these warships. It seems that some people are unhappy with your return."

Gao Yi said sarcastically.

Understanding the direction of the plot, he knew that the High Lords were demonstrating to Guilliman, and they intended to use their own troops to maintain their power.

In the face of these fleets, the Ultramarines fleet behind Guilliman responded without showing any weakness.

Calgar's angry roar echoed in the sound array channel.

He questioned what the fleets wanted to do, and only when the Macragge's void shield began to shine did the fleets voluntarily make way.

"These high lords seem to have forgotten our existence, and even forgotten who gave them their rights! I hope they won't go too far. The existing system of the empire must undergo changes."

Gao Yi could also hear the murderous intent in Guilliman's tone.

"These insects, Guilliman. I can personally lead a team to eliminate those who are unwilling to obey your orders."

Ferrus also expressed his support for Guilliman. He trusted Guilliman and would rather assist him than be a manager. He knew Guilliman's abilities, just like when he assisted Guilliman during the Great Crusade.

Gao Yi has already started praying for those high lords in his heart.

However, Gao Yi also felt that he could understand the mentality of these high lords. Power is a very magical thing. Once you truly possess it, only a few people can give it up without hesitation.

Even if this right makes you miserable, or even threatens your life at any time.

Coming to the porthole, Gao Yi looked at the planet beneath his feet. This Terra seemed to have nothing to do with the Earth in his memory, and the continental plates had also undergone earth-shaking changes.

The most eye-catching of these is the imperial palace that covers almost all of Terra's northern hemisphere. Rather than being called a palace, it is actually a giant nest city.

It is the headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior, the Central Ministry of the Interior, and is also the location of the throne room where the Emperor sleeps.

It is divided into the outer hall and the inner hall.

The inner palace is guarded by the Imperial Guards, while the outer palace is managed by hundreds of millions of officials from the Ministry of the Interior. Each of them can be called an expert and genius in government affairs, but they spend their entire lives dealing with countless government affairs of the entire human empire until their death.

Guilliman looked at Terra in front of him as if it had not changed at all in thousands of years.

But Guilliman could sense that it was becoming more corrupt.

However, the first destination of this trip was not the Royal Palace of Terra, but the headquarters of the State Religion in the southern hemisphere of Terra. As an indispensable part of the current empire, the headquarters of the State Religion occupies almost most of the southern hemisphere.

The celebration that Terra arranged to welcome the return of Guilliman and Ferrus was held on Pilgrim's Avenue at the headquarters of the Ecclesiarchy.

This avenue leads directly to the Anglican Cathedral.

Important officials and nobles on Terra also rushed here to prepare to welcome the return of the Sons of God.

At this time, countless believers on both sides of the avenue hoped to see the true appearance of the Son of God with their own eyes.

Almost all the believers who were able to reach the vicinity flocked over.

And these believers who have passed the screening can also receive some other benefits. The food distributed by the state religion will be significantly larger in quantity, and there will be more food for people.

The church hopes that they can look better, at least not be pale, thin and malnourished. It seems that face-saving projects are indispensable everywhere.

For this celebration arranged unanimously by the high lords, although Guilliman wanted to go directly to meet his father, after thinking about it, he chose to agree to hold the celebration first.

Firstly, the episode in the void made Guilliman want to announce his return to these high lords and let them know who is the master of this empire. Secondly, he knew that the empire now needed some hope and exciting news, and their return would once again inject a shot of adrenaline into the corrupt empire.

However, Guilliman simply couldn't stand the existence of the state religion.

After waking up and ending the Battle of Cadia, Guilliman expressed his incomprehension of the rise of the state religion and the current situation where the Emperor is worshipped as a god. Even though he had just experienced the Emperor's possession, he still had doubts. If the current Empire worshipped the Emperor as a god, and the Emperor really became a god. Then what is Luo Jia?

On the other hand, Ferrus on the side was much more able to accept it than Guilliman.

After all, his soul was preserved by the Emperor and finally resurrected with the help of Gao Yi, which obviously went beyond the scope of science and ordinary psychic power.

"Guilliman, perhaps this is not a bad thing? Father has acquired a more powerful force, and he has used this force to protect the Imperium of Man while we are away."

"Ferus, this is not what my father wants to see. This path is too dangerous. He once said that there should be no gods in this world."

"Don't worry about it, Guilliman. The facts are in front of us. The Bible of the current state religion was modified based on Lorgar's Sacred Words. But I can tell you a good news. The Emperor is not a true god at least not yet. If things continue to develop normally, it is unlikely that he will become a god."

Gao Yi really wanted to pretend to be cool and say that everything would be fine as long as he was there, but on second thought, it seemed a bit too arrogant.

"Once I enter the palace and meet the Emperor and Empress, everything will become clear."

While the conversation was going on, the warship landed at the landing site that had been arranged long ago.

The Ecclesiarchy has prepared a grand welcoming ceremony for Guilliman and Ferrus.

As the hatch opened, everyone could already hear thunderous cheers in the distance.

A grand welcoming and military parade ceremony is ready.

The crusaders of the state religion stood neatly on both sides to separate the fanatical believers, and elite soldiers maintained order in the celebration.

The neatly-arranged formation was waiting for Guilliman's inspection.

Almost all members of the Law Enforcement Department and the Inquisition were mobilized, and there were even assassins from the Assassin's Court secretly observing the entire celebration.

"Lord Guilliman, Lord Ferrus, please end the celebration as soon as possible! I think the great Emperor wishes to see you sooner!"

"I know Trajan, this won't take long."