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Fortunately, as the progress of soul extraction continued to increase, Lin Qi also felt that the pressure of extracting soul fragments was constantly decreasing, and the speed was getting faster and faster. Originally, he expected it would take three years to piece together Horus's soul completely, but so far, he has successfully pieced together two-thirds of it.
At this time, Horus told him that he could leave the warp and return to reality to adapt to his now completely different body.
"If you try to extract my soul fragments now, you won't lose consciousness completely for more than ten days like the first time."
Horus, who had recovered most of his strength, looked at Lin Qi and spoke.
"You can do this while you're getting used to your body. So far, a year has passed in the real universe. According to my estimate, even without full extraction, you only need a year to completely piece my soul back together."
Has it been a year?
Lynch sighed to himself. Then, he nodded to Horus.
"I understand."
As soon as he finished speaking, a tremendous force of attraction swept over him. Lin Qi closed his eyes, and when the attraction disappeared, he felt the long-lost sensation of controlling his own body.
However, this time, controlling the body is quite different from before.
The soul returned to the body, and the various functions of the reconstructed body began to operate in an orderly manner.
As the brain awakens, the first command it issues to the body through the central nervous system is naturally to perceive the surrounding environment.
Touch, taste, hearing, and then...
A strong smell of disinfectant hit Lin Qi right on the top of his head!
The smell of this disinfectant was unlike anything Lin Qi had ever smelled before. It was not only more pungent, but for some reason, Lin Qi was able to identify other odors behind the pungent smell the moment he smelled it.
For example, there's the sour smell of lemon, the smell of rotten seasoning that smells like soy sauce mixed with vinegar, and the worst smell, which is like swill that smells like spoiled food mixed with seasonings.
If it were just that, it wouldn't be so bad; Lin Qi could just bear it and get used to it. But...
The combined smells resembled the high-pressure water hose on a fire truck, and Lynch was the burning house. Firefighters don't reason with fire; "he" shoved the hose into Lynch's lungs and, without hesitation, turned it up to maximum power!
vomit~
Lin Qi almost threw up.
His body instinctively moved him to sit up in bed, coughing violently uncontrollably. Just then, his vision returned, allowing him to cover his mouth and nose, choke his throat, and constantly move his eyes to observe his surroundings.
This is a simple "small" room. Apart from the bed where Lynch is lying, there is only a table and a chair, a servo skull in the corner of the room in standby mode, and a tall mirror next to it.
Lin Qi opened his mouth, wanting to speak. But the intense dryness in his throat made him stop.
He coughed violently twice more, and his salivary system began to secrete saliva, successfully alleviating the situation. The servo skull only belatedly reacted at this moment.
It deactivated its standby mode, and its electronic prosthetic eyes emitted a blinding crimson light. The anti-gravity device installed on its body also began to function, allowing it to levitate and float all the way to Lin Qi's side.
"You're doing well."
A voice came from the loudspeaker of the servo skull, and Lynch easily recognized it as belonging to Belisarius Caul.
"It seems you have a good grasp of your body. You haven't had any training to adapt to each surgery, but judging from your current reactions, you have successfully mastered it to a basic level."
Lin Qi took a deep breath, said nothing, and simply lowered his head to look at his hands.
His hands had changed drastically. They had not only become larger, but also much broader, with tough, smooth skin on the palms and strong, powerful muscles beneath.
It can completely crush a mortal's head with one hand, then smash it like a watermelon. Alternatively, it can close its five fingers, giving one the urge to use it to pierce through steel plates.
Lin Qi exhaled the breath he had just inhaled, and looked up at the servo skull in front of him.
"Was the surgery successful?"
"It was very successful, or rather, although there were a few minor unexpected events during the process, the final result was beyond my expectations."
Lin Qi remained silent. He got up from the bed and walked to the mirror.
Looking at himself in the mirror, Lin Qi was stunned for a moment before he realized that the man in the mirror, who looked like a giant from ancient mythology, was himself.
His height has now exceeded three meters. Not to mention the Astartes or the original Astartes, even among the Imperial Guard, his height is considered outstanding.
His once frail body was now forged with solid muscles, and his broad arms gave the impression of being as indestructible as a fortress of bronze and iron.
The only thing that remained unchanged was his face. It was still as clear as before the transformation, and his black eyes gave the impression of a scholar or artist rather than a warrior.
Her long, black hair cascaded over her shoulders, smooth and gentle.
This is who he is now, Lynch, an "Astartes," freed from the limitations of lifespan, an immortal worker for the Emperor before dying in battle and fulfilling his mission.
Lin Qi sighed slightly, realizing that from now on, he was about to embark on a completely different life from his previous one.
This is what is known as a newborn.
"Have you finished reading?" Caul asked Lynch through the servo skull. "If you have, then follow me."
"What?"
"To help you truly understand your current body, there are still two years after the surgery, and there isn't enough time to gradually help you train step by step."
As Kaul said this, the door to the room opened automatically, and the servo skull flew away on its own, heading towards another room on the Explorer King.
Chapter 110 A peaceful day, then getting beaten up
The Explorer King.
Training room.
.
The training room on the Explorer King was built entirely to Astartes specifications, and in some aspects, it was even better equipped than the standard Astartes Chapter.
After all, the master of this place is Belisarius Caul, the Archsage of Mechanics.
Over the course of ten thousand years, the network of connections and resources he accumulated far surpassed those of a typical Astartes Chapter. Moreover, the original purpose of establishing this place was to provide a training ground for those he had created, the future hope of the Empire.
Naturally, the specifications and facilities of this place are much higher than expected.
The training room hatch opened, and the servo skull carried Lin Qi inside. The spacious training room was empty; at first glance, it looked like a closed, empty box.
"Weapon stockpile, on display."
Following Kaul's voice was the sound of gears turning. A row of black holes appeared on the floor, from which weapons emerged and were unloaded. Their blades gleamed coldly, instilling a strong sense of danger.
"Choose one, then stand in the middle of the training field."
Lynch followed Caul's advice and began to select from the row of weapons in front of him.
At that moment, Horus's voice suddenly rang in my ears.
"Find the weapon that feels best to you at first touch. Although you are destined to master all weapons, the weapon that feels best to you at first touch will become your direction for future progress."
Lynch understood Horus's meaning and realized the impact this would have on his future.
His brows furrowed slightly, and his demeanor became extremely serious. He stretched out a hand, took a deep breath, and then began to select from the dazzling array of weapons.
Ten seconds later, he made his choice.
The first weapon chosen was a two-handed greatsword. Lin Qi picked it up and swung it around casually a couple of times without any particular technique. Finally, he frowned slightly and put it back on the shelf.
Not it.
He let out a long breath and continued selecting.
The second weapon was a pair of short swords. This time, Lin Qi didn't even pick them up. He just gripped them for a moment, then immediately let go and shook his head.
It's not that either.
Lin Qi exhaled. He stopped trying to use his weapon and stood still, scanning it with his eyes.
Three minutes passed, and Lin Qi still hadn't made a decision. Just then, his gaze fell upon a weapon located in the corner.
This weapon was no ordinary weapon; in fact, it was quite eye-catching. The only problem was that it was located in a corner, which is why he hadn't noticed it until now.
Lynch walked over and grasped the weapon.
The moment he grasped it, Lin Qi felt a strong sense of familiarity. He took the long-handled weapon off the shelf with both hands, swung it a couple of times, and watched its sharp blade slice through the air. A satisfied smile immediately appeared on his face.
"That's it."
Lynch spoke slowly in his mind, asking Horus at the same time.
"how are you feeling?"
"A sword and spear? A variant of a spear, it is indeed a very good choice, but in that case, my guidance to you will be much less useful."
Horus remarked with emotion as he looked at the weapon Lynch had chosen.
His preferred weapons are longswords and warhammers. While he can teach weapons like spears, he is far from being a master.
Among the Primarchs, the most famous person skilled in using such a weapon is Sangilius. His Spear of Bigon has killed countless enemies, and even pierced the chest of the Daemon Primarch Angron during the Siege of Terra.
"It's ok."
Lynch waved his arms twice more, and then, following Caul's instructions, went to the center of the training field.
After choosing a weapon, the next step is to learn how to use it.
Next up should be the leader of the original forging team. He might start training me from scratch, since I've never done this before...
"Real combat is the best training."
The voice inside the servo skull changed; it was no longer Belisarius Caul, but, as Lynch had expected, the Primal Head.
But Lin Qi could assure him that at the moment his face froze, he also heard a soft laugh coming from the channel.
"You only have two years, and the time for basic training is even shorter, so real combat is the best training method for you."
A larger crater appeared in the ground than when the weapon appeared, and the combat server, which was half a meter taller than Lynch, was sent up, while a buzzing sound came from inside it.
"Combat Exercise α-3, Medium Lethality".
The combat servo was fully activated, its top indicator light began to flash rapidly, and the machine's side wings opened, extending outwards with six chainsaw-like blade tentacles.
The tentacles gleamed with a blinding cold light under the incandescent lights of the training ground, giving onlookers a sense of menacing power.
Lin Qi knew at first glance that this thing was definitely not to be trifled with.
Although the mode is called a combat exercise, it is undoubtedly only at the level of Astartes or even the original Astartes.
This combat server is now capable of being deployed to the Astronautical Army's mortal battlefields, where it can engage in unbridled slaughter.
"Once you defeat this combat server for the first time, your combat skills will be considered to have reached the beginner level."
The voice of the Primal Forged One rang out for the last time, and then, with a "click," all the indicator lights on the combat server turned an ominous red, and the chainsaw began to roar!