From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

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Fugen's voice seemed to be stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a word for a long time.

Now "it" could not and dared not look directly into Sui Yang's eyes. The other's sight made "it" feel an indescribable fear in its heart.

Once upon a time, Fulgrim was also a symbol of brilliance and glory.

But since his fall, he has worshipped the gods of chaos, believing that he has gained eternal power.

When all connections with chaos have been completely severed, the instinctive desires and extreme emotions have also dissipated, but emptiness and nothingness have prevailed.

Fugen understood that this did not mean that "it" could escape the responsibilities it should bear.

All kinds of scenes from the past ten thousand years flooded into its mind like a tide and almost suffocated it.

"It" was lured by the great demon in the trophy (sword) and easily fell to the side of the traitor.

The brothers he later killed with his own hands, the Slaanesh demon that his descendants used all kinds of crazy means to try to expel from his body, and all the destruction caused by "it", all of which still linger like nightmares.

Every swing of the sword, every choice, is leading "it" step by step towards the abyss.

Especially the harm done to humanity, Fugen could no longer escape the pain and self-blame.

What Sui Yang said was true.

The number of human beings who have died directly or indirectly because of "it" cannot be said to be trillions, but at least trillions.

If humans had followed the plan of "its" father, the Emperor of Mankind, they would have had the opportunity to get rid of the intrusion and threats of the Warp and allow the entire race to prosper again.

Fulgrim would also have become a role model admired by the entire clan, but unfortunately, "it" tore up the future with its own hands, and hundreds of trillions of lives were buried under "it"'s ambition and madness.

"It" deviated from its original ideals and goals, willingly being tempted by chaos, and betraying the trust of its father and brothers.

Even during Horus Lupercal's assault on Holy Terra, "It" and its corrupted descendants were only concerned with abusing and slaughtering civilians.

Now Fugen began to be tortured by pain, fear, and regret, as if the wails of every soul were echoing in his ears.

What makes Fugen even more heartbroken is that "it" doesn't know how to make up for all the mistakes and betrayals.

"but."

At this time, Sui Yang's body quickly recovered to its original height, and the space around him was shaking slightly with his changes.

Then, he walked slowly towards Fugen and said in a solemn voice with an expressionless face:

"I'm afraid that letting your soul fly away and shatter would only be a relief for you, so I plan to let you stay in hell to atone for your sins until one day, humans no longer need to worry about the threat of chaos."

"Atonement?"

Fugen's voice was trembling, and he was obviously confused and puzzled, even in a state of chaos.

For "it", atonement has long become out of reach. Ten thousand years of decadence and sin have already pushed it into an irreversible abyss.

Sui Yang did not give any explanation or answer, but continued:

"stand up."

Hearing this, Fugen was filled with confusion and fear.

After some hesitation, Fugen slowly stood up, and every movement seemed as if he was oppressed by a heavy burden and was extremely difficult.

When "it" raised its head and tried to look directly at Sui Yang, it felt a pressure that almost suffocated itself at this moment.

However, when Fulgrim looked around, everything became different.

The hellish scene of boiling magma and raging flames disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Instead, there was a dark sky with thick clouds in it, emitting an extremely depressing light that made people feel endless despair.

"what----!"

“No, don’t—!”

What followed were countless shrill screams and helpless wails, and the screams from all directions reached Fugen's ears.

"It" looked back.

What came into view were countless execution grounds, as if this world was filled with only pain and deathly silence.

Those "prisoners", both men and women, were naked, with thorny chains wrapped around their bodies, or tied to various torture instruments, allowing the marks of machinery and fire to burn "their" flesh.

Some were tied to hot cylinders, their muscles cramping violently due to the high temperature, and they suffered endless torment every minute and every second.

The prisoners were covered in blood and their faces were filled with distorted expressions of pain. "They" were struggling violently on the torture instruments.

The cries for mercy penetrated the empty space and filled every inch of the air, making people feel that this "hell" had no end, as if all the punished people would never be able to escape.

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Looking at all this, Fugen couldn't help but raise his hands and cover "its" head.

The wanton killing and trampling seemed to devour "it" completely, like an inescapable nightmare, a constant reminder of the evil deeds "it" had committed.

At this time, Fugen began to think that perhaps this was the fate that "it" ultimately deserved, to accept the punishment of eternal damnation until it was completely wiped out.

In this way, perhaps it can help "it" to slightly ease the heavy shackles and reduce the huge regret and self-blame deep in its heart.

However, just as Fugen fell into deep thought, Sui Yang's cold voice broke the silence.

"You're not here to be tortured, don't think too highly of yourself."

Hearing this, Fugen looked up suddenly and realized that his position had changed drastically again.

In the blink of an eye, the two "people" teleported to the outskirts of an execution ground.

Fugen seemed to be used to this and did not show much surprise or shock.

But in front of him was a relatively quiet space, desolate and cold, and several figures in iron chains could be seen on the execution ground.

At this moment.

Sui Yang's voice sounded again, and with an irresistible tone, he said:

"You will be working here from now on."

Fugen was stunned, obviously confused by this sentence.

Work?

"It" once thought that it was destined to endure endless punishment and become a prisoner who could never be freed. How could it have the concept of "work"?

But this time Sui Yang gave an explanation and continued: "The space you and I are in is the second layer of hell——

Lust.

All the souls that come here have committed unforgivable crimes in the physical universe.

And you will become an agent of lust, torturing and 'ravaging' the souls of those who have committed crimes in the most extreme and painful ways you can imagine.

Only in this way can people in the physical universe know how serious the consequences of hurting others and their relatives and friends due to momentary pleasure or impulse will be. "

Ever since Sui Yang possessed heaven and hell, these two realms, which were similar to "ultra-small subspaces", were amplified and transformed by his psychic power.

Whether it is heaven or hell, in his hands, they have functions and meanings far beyond their normal existence and have become part of the territory he governs.

There is no need to elaborate on heaven. As long as ordinary citizens have not violated the laws of the empire or violated the "Human Code", their souls will "automatically" go to heaven after death and enter the "reincarnation process", returning to the empire as newborns.

Of course, after reincarnation, they will no longer remember their previous lives, and everything will start from scratch.

But for those who have performed outstandingly, made great contributions, or done great good deeds during their lifetime, heaven offers another option.

Once in heaven, they can choose to stay and enjoy the near-eternal peace and tranquility.

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In heaven, they will no longer suffer any pain or burden, and will no longer be troubled by time.

For souls who are tired of the peaceful life in Heaven, or who are eager to continue fighting for the Empire and humanity, Heaven also provides the option of reincarnation.

This choice is particularly important for those who have made great sacrifices for humanity in the physical universe, especially those soldiers and Astartes who have died in the service of the Imperium, and even members of the Imperium's elite races.

The Empire gives these people respect and rewards after death. They can choose to return to the physical universe again and continue their unfinished mission.

This can also be considered as the "afterlife benefit" provided by the empire to all its people.

All of this does not rely on any religious beliefs.

The Imperial State Religion is not like other religions that force believers to follow certain cumbersome rules, such as vegetarianism and abstinence, in order to enjoy the gifts bestowed by the Emperor.

As long as citizens meet the legal requirements and reach the standards, they can enjoy the "benefits" after death.

Such freedom and openness meant that the empire's state religion did not rely on superstition and religious rituals to maintain its rule over the people, but rather ensured the people's happiness and peace through practical systems and order.

If you go to hell

For those criminals who are hoping for a lucky break, or those psychopathic individuals, it is almost a taboo topic that makes people shudder.

In the past, many vicious criminals believed that the crimes they committed could be solved by death at most. Especially for those criminals who had committed crimes repeatedly and had long been numb, death seemed to be just an escape and a simple ending.

Now?

The Emperor, the supreme leader of mankind, controls Hell, causing the cost of sin to rise accordingly, becoming heavier and more terrifying than ever before.

Criminals who once escaped responsibility began to realize that their crimes could not be "cleansed" simply by death.

Nowadays, those who commit rape, trafficking, murder, and other heinous crimes will not only have to bear severe punishment under the imperial law during their lifetime, but also face endless punishment in hell after their death.

The most terrifying thing is that the souls of these criminals will almost never have any chance of reincarnation after death.

They cannot seek redemption in a new life, but are instead trapped in hell for eternity, enduring extreme torture and punishment.

And the horror of all this does not end there.

As the Imperial State Church made the concepts of heaven and hell public in the form of videos and images, all citizens, even the most unscrupulous criminals, were deeply shocked.

The scenes of hell, the methods of torture, everything is presented vividly, like a heavy hammer hitting the hearts of criminals and perverts, and even effectively curbing potential criminal behavior.

Therefore, the concepts of heaven and hell have far surpassed the traditional religious field and have become a social security system under Sui Yang's rule, providing death benefits to all citizens.

This unique management model of the afterlife not only ensures the stability of the empire, but also allows every individual to feel the protection and justice constructed by the empire, which is more conducive to Suiyang's gathering of the so-called "power of faith."

Even so, the empire's huge population base cannot be overcome, and various cases cannot be completely eliminated.

Whether it is the profound psychopaths or those who have no remorse and believe in "living in the moment", they always exist in the shadow of the empire.

Each level of hell corresponds to different crimes and corresponding tortures.

Sui Yang's energy and time are extremely precious. For those who have fallen into the abyss of crime, hell is the retribution they deserve, but he does not intend to spend too much attention to carefully "care" for each dead soul.

Fulgrim committed countless crimes and strayed from human ideals until he eventually became a deformed, twisted demon.

Now Fulgrim has nowhere to escape. Even though Sui Yang has severed Fulgrim's connection with Chaos and allowed him to return to his true self, the "it" that once belonged to Prince Slaanesh seems to be the perfect agent of lust, the second layer of hell.

If one day in the future, he successfully opens the space gate to the "Warhammer 40k" universe, he can also "capture and work" those primarchs who have fallen into chaos, and use this to increase his own psychic power and expand hell and heaven.

"I'm going to be your agent? That's a bit..."

On the other hand, Fugen was still a little conflicted after hearing Sui Yang's words.

For some reason, "he" always felt that he had just broken free from the shackles and control of Chaos and Slaanesh, but was once again pushed into an inescapable abyss.

"There's nothing wrong with that."

But Sui Yang raised his left hand, interrupting Fugen's words, and his calm tone revealed an oppression that could not be questioned or resisted, and continued:

"I'm too lazy to ask about the crimes you've committed, nor am I too lazy to take the time to help you alleviate your guilt. From now on, all you have to do is do what I say.

There is no such thing as a break or a break, you will never stop working, understand?"

"This is."

Fugen had no choice but to accept the position of "agent" and involuntarily knelt on one knee and saluted Sui Yang respectfully.

"very good."

Seeing this, Sui Yang nodded slightly, and then made Fugen's body burst out with a light golden light.

The next moment, the crimes committed by countless dead souls during their lifetime, and even their entire life experiences, poured into Fugen's mind like a dam releasing floodwaters.

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This made Fugen's face reveal a somewhat painful and hideous expression, but it was still within the range he could bear.

After all, compared to what he did when he was Prince of Slaanesh, "this little pain" is really insignificant.

However, there was a hint of relaxation in Sui Yang's eyes, or

"Comfortable."

After handing over the "temporary authority" of the second layer of hell, Lust, to Fulgrim, he no longer had to bear the responsibility of managing the souls related to "lust", which alleviated some of the mental pressure he was under.

And this pressure was transferred to Fugen.