novelraw Chapter 650 - 580: This Time, I Want to Go Alone
Chapter 650 - 580: This Time, I Want to Go Alone
At this moment, the system had shed its previous cold and indifferent demeanor, reverting back to its lively and cheerful tone.
Shen Tang quietly breathed a sigh of relief; her guess was correct, the system indeed had a malfunction.
"What exactly happened?"
The system huffed and explained, [I was invaded by an external virus! But don’t worry, host, this system has completed the cleanup and even upgraded its defenses, it won’t be invaded a second time!]
"No wonder that ’you’ issued such strange tasks, with punishments for failure... Have you found out who invaded?"
The system was silent for a moment, then answered, [It was the main system.]
Shen Tang was taken aback, "Then how did you manage to counter successfully?"
The system got proud again, [I’m the latest version of a growth-type system, different from those ordinary ones! I have built-in countermeasures, and my underlying code states ’serving the host above all else,’ even the main system can’t interfere with my decisions!]
These words were indeed full of bravado.
Shen Tang was even more surprised.
Doesn’t this mean, in some situations, the system is completely autonomous—could this be why someone wants to destroy it?
Her eyes darkened, her voice turned cold, "Do you remember the question I asked you before? Why are you collecting quality Beastman genetic data from this world?"
The system once answered that it didn’t know either, the task was just to collect.
This time, Shen Tang spoke out the answer for it,
"It’s to artificially create Beastmen, right?"
The system suddenly fell silent.
Shen Tang continued slowly, "Only by collecting a richer and better gene pool can stronger Beastman Warriors be created, becoming the sharpest blade."
"That impostor was cloned using my genes, wasn’t it?"
During this period, Shen Tang had thought a lot.
Since the Aliens could create impressive Deputies in the lab, they could theoretically use genetic data to replicate a female exactly like her.
If they have enough of a gene pool, they could even replicate anyone, including her Beast Husbands!
This is by no means unfounded.
From Jia Lan saying that the impostor had exactly the same genes as her, from Xue Yinzhou saying that the body was identical to hers, Shen Tang actually had already guessed—the only existence in this world fully aware of her physical data, memories, and even private stories with her Beast Husbands is one.
That is the system.
So, was it the system that extracted her physical data and memories to upload to the main system, which then created that impostor?
Was the main system and the Alien colluding from the beginning!?
The system listened to her analysis, shocked to the point of almost petrification.
It hurriedly explained, [Host, I really have not actively uploaded anything! I also don’t know what’s going on, but I definitely haven’t harmed you!]
Shen Tang closed her eyes and took a deep breath, "I believe you."
After all, the system is just a "worker." If the main system really wants to retrieve something from its database, it’s simply a breeze.
Shen Tang had long been skeptical about how the aliens knew about the system’s existence. But if she opened her mind and thought about it, if the system was involved with them from the beginning, everything makes sense.
It’s just that the system she is bound to seems a bit special, able to counter the main system to some extent, becoming a "variable." Precisely because of this, the main system wants to eliminate her and the system through the hands of the Deputy.
Yet Shen Tang still felt puzzled about one thing, if the main system really was in cahoots with the Deputies, why did the system, after being infected with the virus, require her to kill Necro?
If it was just to make both sides suffer, killing two birds with one stone, it would make sense.
But listening to those Deputies, they apparently preferred to capture Necro alive.
A living Blood Clan is more valuable.
Doesn’t this contradict their purpose?
Shen Tang’s thoughts were in turmoil, and she let out a deep sigh.
Forget it, she won’t think about it for now.
At least for now, the system has indeed been helping her all along. Without the system, she might not have survived to this day. If it truly wanted to betray her, it could have acted long ago.
The strange tasks the system issued after being infected by the virus, whether intentionally or not, ultimately led her and her Beast Husbands to successfully ascend to the Primordial Beast Tier, thwarting the Alien’s schemes.
Unfortunately, Necro still died.
She also didn’t know whether what she did was right or wrong.
The only regret is that Liu Ye never appeared again. She tried to search with her spiritual power but couldn’t capture his presence, not knowing if he went into hiding, or had long gone.
But Shen Tang had a premonition in her heart that they would meet again.
Now with this treasure sword, next time they meet, she won’t let him off so easily.
...
Shen Tang and the Beast Husbands left the place.
The rebel army was in disarray, white flags began to fly amidst the smoke.
Many among the rebel army were captured, bound and kneeling; but there were still those who refused to concede. North, along with a group of advanced generals, was still making a last-ditch resistance, attempting to retreat and rise again.
But when Shen Tang and her group appeared, they all stopped.
North’s face showed horror, as he could feel a trace of a leader’s aura coming from her!
This... how is this possible!?
Shen Tang took out the dim blood bead from space, her gaze sweeping over everyone, she slowly spoke, "The defeat of the rebel army is certain. Surrender will spare your lives, resistance—no mercy!"
Her voice was not loud, but it was clear and firm, enveloped with immense spiritual power, reverberating to every corner, causing everyone’s mind to tremble, almost prostrating themselves, with blood seeping from their eyes, ears, mouth, and nose!
Such power was enough to make all beasts submit!
North stared blankly at the blood bead in her hand, as if his heart had stopped beating.
He knew all too well, that was what the leader left behind...
The leader, was dead.
Finally, he led the thousands of soldiers behind him, all kneeling to the ground, their foreheads pressing the earth, offering the highest submission.
"We are willing to submit to the Empire."
Shen Tang incorporated this group of heinous rebels under her command and handed them over to Xiao Jin and Lu Xiao for reorganization.
Those who resist were executed on the spot; the rest were subjected to ideological and labor reformation.
After reformation, they would be forced to serve in the most dangerous areas or be dispatched to perform tasks in polluted zones.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully subduing the rebel army, Reputation +2000! Empire public opinion rises to 100! Reward of 100,000 points!]
[Congratulations to the host for breaking 5000 Reputation Value, unlocking a new title [Destined One]!]
[The system’s teleportation function has been upgraded, defenses elevated to the highest level! Can resist foreign device and energy interference, ensuring safe and stable teleportation.]
[Now releasing Main Quest (5): Unite the continent. Complete by making all countries and forces on this continent join the Dawn Alliance and recognize you as the sole leader.]
Shen Tang listened to the system’s broadcast in her mind, but her mood wasn’t as elated as before. There were too many mysteries in her heart waiting to be uncovered.
But as it stands, she has to follow the path pointed by the system to reach the desired endpoint.
"Female Master, are we returning to the Empire?" Lu Xiao asked.
The matter with the rebel army was settled, they should also return.
Shen Tang looked at the sunset sinking at the horizon but shook her head, saying wistfully, "...I want to see another place."
"I’ll accompany you."
"No need, this time, I want to go alone."