Chapter 638 - 572: Replication Card

The moment Shen Tang saw that emerald-green seed, her breath caught—she’d been right; Fu Teng really was in Necro’s hands!

But she never imagined Fu Teng would end up in such a miserable state. Necro, who’d at least worked alongside him for years, was so ruthless he’d outright destroyed Fu Teng’s main body, leaving only a seed behind.

This was basically condemning Fu Teng’s half-century of cultivation to ruin.

From now on, he’d have to start cultivating all over again.

Necro watched Shen Tang’s shocked expression and grinned smugly, "He’s very useful to you, isn’t he?"

His tone was certain.

The fact that Fu Teng could cultivate more Purification Tree Seeds wasn’t a strict secret, but only a few insiders knew. Who would’ve thought Necro could guess even this!

Seeing Necro slowly clench his fist, as if about to crush the seed, Shen Tang broke out in a sweat, "Wait! Don’t!"

Necro reopened his palm, his smile growing nastier, "If you want it back, come and get it yourself."

When Lu Xiao and the others looked ready to intervene, he immediately tightened his fist, voice cold and harsh, "Otherwise, I’ll destroy it right now!"

The air froze instantly.

Shen Tang and the Beast Husbands halted, terrified Necro might actually go mad and smash the seed.

If the seed was destroyed, their Purification Tree plan would be finished.

That was a loss they simply couldn’t afford.

Shen Tang drew a deep breath and stared straight at him, "What do you want? Name your terms."

Necro locked his eyes on hers, still slouching with that arrogant flair. "I’ve made myself clear. If you want the seed, get it yourself."

He began counting unhurriedly, "I’ll count to three. If you don’t want it, I’ll... destroy it myself for you."

"You—"

"One."

Shen Tang’s breath faltered. She clenched her fists, face growing even paler.

Lu Xiao, Xiao Jin, Xue Yinzhou, Shen Li—their expressions all turned dark, energies pulsing but none daring to strike.

Given Necro’s grave injuries, they were confident they could take him down. But the seed’s importance kept their hands tied.

Necro saw their reactions and his grin widened.

"Two."

At the same time, he squeezed harder, crimson energy swirling around his fingertips, and the fragile seed looked like it could shatter at any moment.

Just as Necro was about to utter the final number, Shen Tang couldn’t hold back anymore, "Wait!"

Necro glanced at her, eyes deep. "Have you decided?"

Shen Tang met his gaze, then turned to her Beast Husbands. Necro might be about to collapse, but the Beast Husbands weren’t in much better shape.

All of them injured, resources depleted.

If the fight continued, it would only end with mutual destruction.

Going down together was the last thing she wanted.

Shen Tang took a deep breath, turned to Necro, and nodded, "Fine, I accept."

Lu Xiao, Xiao Jin, Shen Li, Xue Yinzhou—each face changed dramatically.

Even little Jia Lan rushed out of the space, wrapping herself around Shen Tang’s arm, "No! You can’t go!"

"Damn bastard, I’ll go kill him myself!" In the Divine Hall, Jia Lan’s true body couldn’t sit still, the Divine Servants scrambling to stop the High Priest from leaving.

"Priest, sir, you can’t leave!"

Some even clung to his legs, wailing, "If you go, what will we do?"

...

Of course, that was another matter.

In the forest’s deepening darkness, two parties faced off. The air seemed to have ceased moving, tension stretched to the breaking point, even the insects fell silent.

Shen Tang knew the Beast Husbands feared for her safety, but now she had to step forward. Otherwise, this violence would never end.

Even if Necro was killed tonight, the leaderless million-strong rebel army—patched together from criminals and refugees—would spiral out of control, bringing the Empire an even heavier blow.

She gave the Beast Husbands a reassuring look, whispering, "Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing."

In fact, moments ago, the system had already issued her new task: Accept Necro’s deal.

[Reward: one Replication Card.]

[Replication Card: Can duplicate any previously used special item.]

A plan was already taking shape in Shen Tang’s mind. Risky, yes—but it was their only chance.

She turned to Necro, "I hope you’ll keep your word."

Necro: "Of course."

Shen Tang walked towards him.

Xiao Jin and the rest nearly had heart attacks, instinctively wanting to pull her back. But Shen Tang’s mind was made up, and Necro moved faster: the moment she was close enough, he unleashed his power, seizing her in his arms.

"I’ve finally caught you."

His blood-stained lips were at Shen Tang’s ear, voice chilling as a demon’s whisper.

Despite nearly being murdered by Necro, Xiao Jin stood his ground, roaring in fury, "What the hell do you want? Don’t forget what you promised—are you backing out?"

Lu Xiao’s eyes were icy, face taut, "You’re no match for us now. I hope our captain regains his senses; further fighting gets us nowhere."

Shen Li and Xue Yinzhou’s auras froze the air. As expected, the rebel army couldn’t stick to their word; negotiating was pointless!

Necro couldn’t care less about their threats. He swept a cold glance over the Beast Husbands who dared approach, then casually lifted his hand and squeezed Shen Tang’s neck.

So fragile—a touch and he could snap it.

"Take another step—I’ll kill her."

He looked down at the woman’s reddening face, lips nearly brushing her earlobe, releasing a chilling laugh, "Alive, she’s disobedient; dead, she’s still mine."

Cold breath caressed her neck, seeping straight into her heart.

Shen Tang swallowed, not surprised at all. Necro was always cold-blooded, despicable, unpredictable, shameless. Expecting him to keep his word? Pure fantasy.

A task completed sound echoed in her mind.

She forced a fearful act, voice trembling, "Don’t... I’ll, I’ll tell them to let you go!"

Xiao Jin’s eyes flared red with rage, glaring at Necro.

Xue Yinzhou’s violet eyes glistened red, but he dared not charge forward.

Only then did Necro loosen his grip. Shen Tang’s throat finally eased. Then he lifted his head, coldly eyeing the Beast Husbands’ grim faces, dragging her backwards step by step.

The Beast Husbands dared not advance recklessly.

Not until his figure completely vanished into the forest.

Xiao Jin smashed his fist into a tree, itching to give chase.

Lu Xiao grabbed him in time, "Calm down."

With Shen Tang in Necro’s hands, even if they caught up now, there was nothing they could do.

And besides...

"If I’m not mistaken, the Female Master said something just before leaving—"

Lu Xiao had studied lip-reading, so it was easy to decipher her silent promise,

"She said, ’Wait for me to come back.’"