Chapter 146: Warhammer: Lord of the Endless Monster Horde [146]

Are you kidding me?! It's the weapon of the Dark Cosmic Emperor, Alien Empera! The Dark Emperor's Sword, the Empera Blade! Even in the Ultraman universe, where divine artifacts abound, this weapon is a top-tier one, no weaker than the Ultra Sword of the Land of Light. It far surpasses Jack Ultraman's Ultra Bracelet or some of the ordinary weapons of the Land of Light. This is because its owner, the Dark Cosmic Emperor, is one of the ultimate bosses in the Ultra Universe. His strength is at the pinnacle level—he once launched the Ultra Great War and dared to attack the Land of Light, proving himself to be a fearsome figure. If it weren't for the Father of Ultra, who awakened the power of truth while wielding the Ultra Sword, the Land of Light might have been severely devastated by Alien Empera. Although total annihilation was unlikely—because in the end, Ultra King would have stepped in to turn the tide—Alien Empera, while powerful, is still far inferior compared to Ultra King. This boss, Alien Empera, is extraordinarily strong. After decades of buildup, he finally made his official appearance in the Ultraman Mebius TV series, wielding the immense dark power capable of effortlessly extinguishing an entire star. In terms of strength, the Dark Cosmic Emperor Alien Empera is indisputably formidable. However, the way he ultimately met his demise was somewhat laughable. If only our Dark Emperor had learned to dodge a little better, it would have been Mebius who died instead. But even in death, the Dark Emperor profoundly influenced the subsequent development of the Ultra Universe. He even became one of the fusion materials for the infamous Evil Belial. The Dark Armor, which he personally forged, is also incredibly powerful. Any weaker monster wearing it would simply be controlled by the armor itself. The only being who can fully unleash the power of this armor is Alien Empera himself. Even beings as strong as Alien Reiblood, the ultimate lifeform, and Dark Zagi can only temporarily suppress the armor's power and barely use it. The Dark Armor is equipped with two weapons: the Dark Trident and the Dark Cloth, which are separate from the Dark Emperor's Sword. The Dark Sword is the personal sword of the Dark Cosmic Emperor, a treasure he carries with him. This very sword was the lifelong rival of the Father of Ultra—it even slashed his waist, leaving a wound that weakened his strength in middle age. Now, Rhodes couldn't wait to summon this Dark Emperor's Sword. A massive sword—about 30 meters long—with a gigantic blade radiating dark energy appeared before him. The sword didn't look particularly ornate; it was a pitch-black, single-handed longsword. But the aura it emanated was truly terrifying. What an overwhelming dark force! The dark energy within this sword was immensely powerful. Standing nearby, Rhodes could feel the intense energy waves radiating from it. The dark power it released was so overwhelming that Rhodes couldn't even get close. The powerful dark energy spread outward, enveloping the small asteroid where Rhodes was hiding in a massive wave of dark power. This was a pure, suffocating darkness of the universe, the ultimate darkness that extinguishes all light and fills one with despair. The sword is undeniably powerful, but there's one big problem—Rhodes can't use it! He's just over 2 meters tall, so how is he supposed to wield a 30-meter-long gigantic sword? The sword was crafted to match the height of Alien Empera, who stands 56 meters tall. For Rhodes, even trying to touch it would be an impossible feat. The sword alone weighs about 10,000 tons! "Master, may I give it a try? Maybe the evil power within me can allow me to wield this sword," said the Slaanesh Killer, standing beside Rhodes. From the moment the sword appeared, he could feel its overwhelming dark energy, far surpassing that of his own Purple Rune Demon Sword. If he could get this sword, he would undoubtedly have the upper hand in battles against Daemon Killer. Although they were both subordinates of the master, being overshadowed by the golden one always left him bitter. That golden idiot only had the advantage of being around the master longer! He needed to seize this opportunity to gain greater power while the golden guy wasn't around. After all, as fellow Ace Killers, there was no reason he should be weaker. He was determined to become the master's top Ace Killer. "Go ahead and try," Rhodes said with a nod. Rhodes himself couldn't even get close to the sword—the dark energy emanating from it had become so dense that it formed a tangible black mist, spreading rapidly outward. The Ace Slaanesh Killer nodded excitedly. Purple light began to glow from his body as he pushed through the surrounding dark energy. He approached the Dark Emperor's Sword and grasped the hilt of the Empera Blade. Suddenly, an intense burst of pitch-black light erupted. Terrifying dark energy shot out from the sword, instantly sending the Ace Slaanesh Killer flying several hundred meters away. This dark sword seemed to be enraged, emitting an incomparably terrifying dark energy. Even the asteroid belt where the Pedan mothership was hiding was affected by this dark power. At this moment, even Commorragh City, located approximately two astronomical units away from the asteroid belt, could sense the terrifying fluctuations of this dark energy. The members of the Dark Eldar felt a deep sense of dread, a fear stemming from their very genes, even their primal instincts. This overwhelming dark energy filled every Dark Eldar in Commorragh City with anxiety and fear. The Eldar, possessing extraordinary perception, could distinctly sense this unimaginably terrifying dark power! The aura emanating from this dark sword instantly spread throughout Commorragh City, causing all the Dark Eldar to tremble uncontrollably. "What is this power? So... so evil, so dark, so powerful!" The leader of the Kabal Blackheart, Vect, revealed an expression of extreme greed. "This is not the chaotic evil energy of the Warp. This is pure, cosmic darkness—something akin to the power of the C'tan!" a Haemonculus remarked. As the true inheritors of the ancient Aeldari Empire, they knew about the War in Heaven and understood the terrifying strength of the C'tan species that had destroyed the Old Ones. The C'tan were the true gods of the material universe, the rightful masters of physical reality. When some of the most powerful C'tan still existed, no Warp entity could interfere with the material universe. "No, this isn't the power of the C'tan. This... this power seems to be affecting our race in some way. I can't quite describe this feeling! This dark power is far too overwhelming!" another Haemonculus said. The Dark Eldar felt an unimaginable pressure. Could it be that some ancient artifact had been disturbed? "The source of this aura is from that asteroid belt. Dispatch ships to investigate immediately!" The Dark Eldar quickly sent a large number of small ships, heading toward the asteroid belt where Rhodes was located. "How are you holding up, Slaanesh Killer?" Rhodes asked. The Slaanesh Killer staggered to his feet and sighed. "Apologies, Master. The power of this sword is indeed very strong. I don't think I can harness such overwhelming dark energy. The power in this sword is pure darkness—completely different from the chaotic evil energy of the Warp that I wield. It seems to despise chaotic energy." The Slaanesh Killer swayed slightly as he spoke, his expression troubled. Initially, he had thought that the chaotic energy of the dark gods he wielded would be of the same origin as the dark power of this sword. However, he now realized that this dark energy belonged to the material universe, not the chaotic energies of the Warp. This was the true darkness of the universe—the darkness of despair that lingered after the death of stars. On the other hand, the chaotic gods of the Warp represented mental energy, the negative emotions of sentient beings, rather than true darkness. Hearing this, Rhodes nodded. Was this sword completely unusable then? However, the dark energy within it might work well with the Dark Giant Statue. The dark energy of the two seemed very similar. Acting on impulse, Rhodes summoned the Dark Giant Statue. As soon as it appeared, it resonated with the dark sword. A surge of dark energy poured from the sword into the Dark Giant Statue. The statue began to tremble, seemingly elated, greedily absorbing the dark energy. The dark energy from the Emperor's Dark Sword appeared endless, continuously flowing into the statue. It seemed like it might work! Could the Dark Giant Statue finally be activated? Rhodes' face lit up with excitement. "Master! Some Dark Eldar are approaching. They're closing in fast," the Slaanesh Killer said, pointing toward the ships heading for the asteroid belt. Rhodes frowned. These Dark Eldar were as persistent as cats chasing a scent. They had arrived quite quickly. The Dark Giant Statue was currently absorbing the energy of the Emperor's Dark Sword and could not be disturbed. "Master! Let me annihilate them all," the Slaanesh Killer said. He had disappointed his master earlier, and this was his chance to redeem himself. He would use these Dark Eldar to demonstrate the power of Slaanesh. He would destroy them all! Looking at the Slaanesh Killer clad in purple energy, Rhodes suddenly had a flash of inspiration. This was a great opportunity! The Slaanesh Killer could raid Commorragh City. With the system's recall ability, the Slaanesh Killer could come and go in Commorragh City without leaving a trace. Moreover, the Slaanesh Killer's chaotic power would leave no connection to Rhodes. The Dark Eldar would likely attribute the attacks to Slaanesh's forces. As everyone knew, whether Dark Eldar or Aeldari, once spotted, they were all Slaanesh's favorites. Slaanesh's Chaos warbands, cultists, and daemons needed no reason to attack the Dark Eldar. "Slaanesh Killer! Eliminate all these Dark Eldar coming our way, and then raid the city," Rhodes commanded. The Slaanesh Killer grinned wickedly, his purple energy flaring as he prepared to execute his master's orders.