As the distance approached, Soshyan could see that the surface of the Eternal Gate was carved with complex patterns and figures, and the most eye-catching one was a warrior holding a spear and a shield and wearing a laurel wreath. Monsters stepped on them and pierced them with spears. Even before the team stopped, Soshyan could already see many large and small dents and scratches on the surface of the gate. The traces of the great rebellion ten thousand years ago still remain today. There are still many unrepaired damage marks on this door and even on the long steps.
Soshiyan once heard from Dante the story of Sanguinius defeating all demons at the gate of eternity, and it was only when he was in front of this magnificent giant gate that he truly realized what it was like. Tragic and tragic, even the original body must be very small in front of the magnificent gate.
He subconsciously clenched the hilt of the sword, and an inexplicable thought came to his mind——
If Xerxes were still alive, could this tragedy have been avoided?
Unfortunately, there are no what-ifs in history, let alone a repeat.
The infantry queue in front has dispersed, and the huge square in front of the Eternal Gate is divided into small square formations. The stairs leading to the Eternal Gate from here are a kilometer long, with flags hanging on both sides and those standing for the empire. There are statues of heroes who have made great contributions, such as Sun Lord Macarius, and countless servants in gray robes stand silently on both sides of the stairs. The incense burners in their hands make the air here filled with smoke.
Later, the soldiers of the 11th Company stepped forward and threw the enemy's flags in front of the stairs. Then Li Lin and Sablin lit the flamethrowers and burned them all.
At the same time, Soshyan also walked down from the ceremonial car, and then Robin, escorted by several soldiers from the company, walked up the stairs holding the battle flag of the battle group, and under the guidance of the little angel, came to where the original hanging Location of the Star Claws Chapter Flag - Due to their participation in thwarting the Fifth Black Crusade, the Star Claws Chapter Flag was placed here, but has now been removed.
As the flag of the Astral Knights was inserted into the position, all the soldiers, airships and loudspeakers gave a uniform cheer, which spread to the entire Terra——
Salute to the expeditionary force!
Soshyan held the beam scepter high, and dozens of camera servo skulls surrounded him, transmitting his body to the most distant city.
When the ceremony was over, Soshyan walked to a branch road next to the Eternal Gate under the escort of a company. There were already many attendants in white robes and portable incense burners waiting there. Then they turned around and lined up in a long queue to take Soshyan away. A small side entrance leading to the palace walls.
At this time, Soshyan finally had the opportunity to carefully observe this city wall that had withstood thousands of armies. Due to its importance, it was also called the first wall.
The main body of the entire protective wall is made of pure black fine gold. The wall is slightly tilted and curved. Every two hundred meters there is a lookout extending into the sky. There may be a void shield launcher inside. The top of the wall is jagged, and there may be something hidden behind it. The trail was sheltered behind tall and neat protective walls. Towering defense towers were set up every one hundred meters. A large number of turrets were equipped with laser cannons and heavy bolters protruding from the defense towers in all directions.
Even the narrowest part of the wall is equivalent to a solid fortress, and the thickest part is like a huge stretching castle. Even the smallest fortress, according to Soshyan's visual inspection, can accommodate at least tens of thousands of people. Live and live.
This protective wall is as old as the Empire itself, and it still seems to be standing, and the troops stationed on it still seem to be able to crush any enemy attack.
It can only be said that it is the strongest fortress of the empire. From Soshyan's perspective, it is really difficult to imagine how to conquer it unless we use absolute orbital advantage to continue bombing.
As if he shouldn't be thinking about this?
But if the enemy does come to Terra, will this wall really be effective?
Soshyan didn't know.
"Wow wow wow, this wall is really high."
In the company's communication channel, Li Lin's surprised voice echoed in the ears of everyone in the 11th company.
"I heard the first ones to scale the walls of Terra were the Legion."
"Shut up, Li Lin."
Sabourin's voice immediately appeared and interrupted him.
"It's not something to be proud of."
At this time, Kassati, who was standing at the front of the queue as the company commander, was in a complicated mood. He had never thought that it would be like this when the Midnight Sons arrived at Terra again. In such a situation, he could even Hearing a malignant chuckle from someone in the dark, he was not sure whether the person he was serving was present. Anyway, as long as there was nothing serious, he felt that the other person would not miss such a scene.
"Senior Kassati, is the first one to climb the walls of Terra the Legion?"
Li Lin's voice whispered in his ears, and Cassati sighed softly under his helmet.
"Didn't Talos tell you?"
He was using company communication. Sablin asked subconsciously:
"Tell us what?"
"Okay. Actually, it doesn't matter. There used to be a group of guys in the Talos warband called the Eyes of Weeping Blood. They were a group of raptors that were severely distorted by the power of Chaos, and one of them named Luke Rivers was the first one. A guy who climbed onto the wall of Terra, yes, Li Lin was right, the first one to scale the wall of Terra was the Eighth Legion."
Sabrin fell silent for a moment, while Li Lin continued to ask.
"Hey, senior, were you there at that time?"
"I wasn't there at the time. Terra Talos, who I arrived just after the war, was always there. It seems that he was severely punished by the Blood Angel. You'd better not ask him about it, and don't pay too much attention to it. It was something that happened ten thousand years ago. Speaking of which, the walls of the palace have even undergone great changes. Things have changed."
Just as Cassati was sighing, Jacob from the 10th Company was also sighing at the magnificence of the palace walls and the Eternal Gate, and asked a question.
"Company Commander, do we have a chance to go up and take a look? Standing on the city wall, like the heroes who guarded the palace back then?"
"Don't even think about it."
Armin immediately poured cold water on the other party.
"This is the holy land of the empire, so be careful what you say and do."
"clear!"
Soon, Soshyan and his party arrived at the prearranged location. Attendants stood on both sides, and the Space Marines walked through the walkway one by one and came to two ten-meter-high gates.
But what Soshyan didn't expect was that there was a group of Forbidden Soldiers waiting in front of the door, and the leader was actually the Shield Captain Valyrian whom he had met before. The Forbidden Soldiers in gold armor and black robes were holding weapons. He stood motionless until Soshyan's team also stopped,
"Excellent ceremony, Chapter Master Soshyan."
Valyrian made a sound of appreciation as he took off his helmet.
"Bringing the enemy's flag to the Eternal Gate and burning it was both bold and passionate. I believe the inhabitants of Terra will not forget this victory parade even after a thousand years."
Although Soshyan didn't know what the other party was going to do at this time, he still smiled and replied:
"How else can we show victory?"
"Yes, the Empire needs victory."
Valyrian then put on his helmet.
"Okay, it's time to go. You are alone. Your warriors can take this time to go to Dorne Fortress to pay homage to the glory of the great Primarch and the tragic victory in the Battle of Terra."
