"My Lords, you go after that hateful monster, and we will continue to hold our ground here, repelling the Tyranid offensive! We won't let the Tyranids bother you."
An Astra Militarum soldier stepped forward. He was now the new commander of this remnant force, which numbered only a few dozen soldiers. The original Captain had died beneath the fleshworms shot by the Tyranids. Marcus couldn't help but sigh.
Although the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's severe injuries did cause some confusion and damage to the Tyranid, and the bridge's collapse greatly slowed the Tyranid's offensive, it still wasn't something this remnant force could stop. Once Marcus and the other three left, lacking heavy firepower and close-quarters cover, they would likely be quickly overwhelmed by the Tyranid.
"The Emperor protects you."
After blessing these surviving soldiers, without further delay, the four immediately re-planned their route. Then, they took the elevator in an adjacent high-rise and began to descend slowly.
"A Tyranid Hive Tyrant, this is my first time facing a Tyranid creature of this level."
Although the three members of Talasa Squad were all elites of the Ultramarines Second Company, they had never had the opportunity to fight a Tyranid Hive Tyrant. However, even after personally experiencing the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's suffocatingly terrifying psychic power, the three Ultramarines in the squad showed no fear.
"Although that monster is still alive, it must have suffered significant damage." Vespasia, in the team, weighed the thunder hammer in her hand and said.
"Although this battle is destined to be difficult, with the Emperor's blessing, we will surely win."
A few minutes later, the elevator reached the bottom floor. Stepping out of the high-rise, everyone immediately saw the huge pile of rubble in front of them. Tens of thousands of tons of concrete rubble and a broken section of the bridge were piled together. And something was struggling, trying to break through the rubble pressing down from above.
Since there was no direct path, the four took another path to detour. After eliminating a small wave of Tyranid blocking their way, they quickly arrived at the vicinity of the rubble pile. At the same time, the Tyranid Hive Tyrant, which had been suppressed under the rubble, finally broke free and stumbled out of the rubble pile.
It was only then that everyone saw the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's current state. Even with its strong vitality and the desperate protection of its Tyrant Guards, under the deluge of tens of thousands of tons of giant rocks, it suffered extremely severe damage. Countless sharp pieces of rubble, under the force of gravity, were forcefully embedded into the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's carapace. A huge rebar directly penetrated the upper right side of the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's body, piercing it through. Several other equally large rebars penetrated into the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's body. One of its original four massive arms was also smashed off. Tens to hundreds of liters of Tyranid pus-blood gushed from countless wounds on the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's body, staining the surrounding ground red.
If it weren't for the Tyranid Hive Tyrant having multiple redundant organs, it would have already died.
After stumbling a few steps out of the rubble pile, the Tyranid Hive Tyrant dragged its heavy body and began to move towards a giant pipe ahead.
"Talasa reporting, severely wounded Tyranid Hive Tyrant found!"
"Chase it down, this is our best chance to eliminate it." Captain Acheran's voice came through the communicator.
Due to the limited range of their weapons and the current location not being suitable for direct engagement, everyone followed behind the Tyranid Hive Tyrant and entered another pipe. Led by the familiar Marcus, everyone quickly advanced while clearing small groups of Tyranid blocking their way.
Along the way, they also encountered a lictor lurking in the shadows. However, under Varius's Divination Box scan, this insidious lictor did not succeed in its sneak attack. Instead, it was quickly eliminated by the four of them in a group assault.
"That monster is not retreating in a panic; it's intentionally luring us." Feeling the vibrations caused by the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's massive body, Straban in the team said in a deep voice.
Marcus, walking at the front of the team, shook his head. "Regardless, as long as we kill it, then everything will be over; at least for a short time, most of the Tyranid in the Central Hive will cease their offensive."
Saying that, Marcus quickly activated an elevator not far in front of them.
"Let's go, there's an open platform not far ahead; that monster is probably trying to lure us there."
Vespasia smashed the head of a Tyranid Warrior with her thunder hammer, then snorted coldly. "Then let's grant its wish and kill it there!"
As the elevator operated, Titus's voice came intermittently through the communicator.
"This is Titus, Talasa, report!"
"This is Talasa, currently pursuing that damned monster!"
The communicator flashed yellow, indicating a malfunction. "Talasa, communication interrupted, please re…"
The voice cut off, leaving only a chaotic static.
Varius checked the communicator for a while and said: "Communication blind spot, perhaps the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's psychic power is at work."
"It's fine, the adjutant will soon see the Tyranid screaming and falling."
The elevator ascended to the top, and after everyone continued for some distance, they saw the Tyranid Hive Tyrant not far away, climbing up a collapsed wall. The Tyranid Hive Tyrant turned its head to look at the four, then let out a roar. Hundreds of Tyranid rushed out from various dark corners of the pipe, attacking everyone.
By the time the group dealt with these Tyranid, who were meant to buy time, the Tyranid Hive Tyrant had already climbed the wall. Without hesitation, the four immediately jumped down from the high platform and continued their pursuit.
Arriving in front of a steel door, the four exchanged glances. According to the Divination Box in Varius's hand, the Tyranid Hive Tyrant's life signal had stopped behind the door. Once this door was opened, it would be time to face the Tyranid Hive Tyrant directly.
Everyone quickly checked their equipment, and after confirming everything was in order, Marcus took a deep breath, stepped forward, and pressed the open button.
The heavy steel door slowly opened.
Behind the door, the Tyranid Hive Tyrant stood proudly in the center of an open platform. Behind the Tyranid Hive Tyrant, through the damaged ruins, Marcus could also see countless Tyranid continuously assaulting the Starseer Relay Station in the distance. And they had already breached the firepower blockade, engaging in close-quarters combat with the Astra Militarum soldiers guarding the relay station.
Upon seeing the four enter the platform, the Tyranid Hive Tyrant let out a roar. Then, without any unnecessary movements, it charged straight towards everyone.
"For the Emperor!"
Without any hesitation, the three members of Talasa Combat Squad shouted the Emperor's name and joined the battle.