Godly Revival System: I Buy My Killer's Stats
Chapter 444: Green Corpse Emperor’s Plan

Chapter 444: Green Corpse Emperor’s Plan

In a pitch-black realm filled with death miasma, there was no light, no sound and no time.

Only stillness and the rotting scent of eternity.

Within this endless gloom, the consciousness of Vroth, the Green Corpse Emperor, floated like a withered leaf in a bottomless swamp.

’Your loyal apostle Vroth humbly seeks your gaze, O Great God Necrothis.’

His words echoed silently in the void.

’Swiish’

In the very next breath, a sharp, searing beam of pale purple light split the darkness.

It wasn’t blinding, nor warm, but chilling and gave the vibes of something ancient, and divine in its decay.

"Why have you contacted me, Vroth?"

An ancient voice that could freeze souls came from that shining light.

"Oh Great God Necrothis, my supreme master, the invasion of the Greenheart Realm is proceeding according to plan... until an unexpected variable appeared."

The moment the voice fell, the Green Corpse Emperor’s consciousness trembled in respect and praised his Sponsored God before stating the purpose of their communication now.

"A human cultivator whose strength is beneath mine, barely at the Golden Core Realm, and yet... he possesses a treasure imbued with God Essence."

He paused, gathering his thoughts, then continued with seriousness.

"It was powerful enough to restore the Ancient Heartwood Tree and reverse the tide of death. From the signs, it’s clear his Sponsored God values him greatly."

"I suspect he is a favoured Apostle—one close enough to be gifted divine resources."

The Green Corpse Emperor intentionally stopped to see his Sponsored God’s reaction.

"...Interesting... Go on."

The Undead God’s voice carried a subtle hint of amusement as he asked the Green Corpse Emperor to continue speaking.

"And thus, I have devised a new plan. Rather than focusing solely on the realm... I wish to capture this Apostle alive and use him as a bargaining chip."

"Not only can we get the Greenheart Realm, but we can demand God Essence... or even negotiate for one of their divine relics in exchange for his life."

Sensing the interest in the Undead God’s voice, the Green Corpse Emperor became happy as he revealed his entire plan to the Undead God.

"And what do you need from me?"

Once hearing everything, the Undead God knew why the Green Corpse Emperor contacted him.

Since he liked the plan, Undead God Necrothis asked what the Green Corpse Emperor wanted from him.

"After that human used the item containing the God Essence, I can already tell that my invasion of the Greenheart Realm will most likely fail."

Vroth’s consciousness lowered once more as he stated a fact that he didn’t like and requested, "Thus, I beg the Great Necrothis to bestow me with ’That’ treasure."

The moment the Green Corpse Emperor finished speaking, the purple light in front of him dimmed, and the ancient voice fell silent.

Of course, it wasn’t disapproval; instead, it was calculation.

As if Necrothis was weighing the cost and potential gains in a realm beyond mortality and logic.

’Using ’It’ on a realm that is not even a divine realm... it is not cost-effective; however, if the plan goes well... it can get 10x returns.’

’The plan is not bad.’

While Necrothis was lost in his thoughts, the Green Corpse Emperor mustered his courage and—

"Great Necrothis..."

He raised his head slightly and offered, "If our plan succeeds, not only can we obtain raw God Essence, but we may even add ’That’ item to our spoils."

"And even if negotiations fail, we still get the Greenheart Realm, and by killing that Apostle, you can extract the divine imprint left by his God before refining it into enough God Essence to compensate for using ’That’ treasure."

The light pulsed again, but stronger this time, as if the Undead God agreed with the Green Corpse Emperor’s words.

Then, finally, the Undead God Necrothis spoke:

"Very well, my Apostle. Since you have brought so many realms for me, I shall grant you ’That’ item."

’Swiish’

At the same time, a tiny shining orb floated from the purple light and entered the Green Corpse Emperor’s consciousness.

"Thank you, Great God Necrothis. Thank you very much."

Although the benefits he would receive from the successful mission were relatively much lower than his Sponsored God, the Green Corpse Emperor didn’t mind it at all.

An apostle’s pride is in bringing benefits to his Sponsored God, and as the Sponsored God becomes stronger, the more benefits he, as an apostle, would receive.

At that time, even ascending to Godhood is possible.

Like any other apostle, the Green Corpse Emperor’s goal was also to ascend to Godhood.

"Although my investment can be recovered even if your plan fails, failure is not an option for you. I want that Human Apostle to be captured at any cost."

"And you do know the cost of failure, right?"

Undead God Necrothis warned the Green Corpse Emperor, making his consciousness tremble in fear.

"I know, Supreme Master. I will make sure to succeed in my plan."

.....

Inside the Stronghold,

While the Green Corpse Emperor was communicating with his Sponsored God, Ethan observed the Green Corpse Emperor.

’Huh?’

’Kill the Green Corpse Emperor to become the owner of the Greenheart Realm?’

Before he could guess what the Green Corpse Emperor was planning, Ethan received another set of system notifications that made him raise his brows.

Until now, Ethan hadn’t thought about killing the Green Corpse Emperor because he knew it wouldn’t be easy.

Moreover, even if he was lucky and got close to killing him, the Green Corpse Emperor, as an apostle of a God, would have some life-saving trump cards.

’Looks like I have to kill the Green Corpse Emperor at any cost.’

The Greenheart Realm is a special realm that would greatly help Ethan in his future. So, Ethan had long decided to get full control over the Greenheart Realm and become its owner.

Thus, taking a deep breath, Ethan decided to take care of the Green Corpse Emperor at any cost.

’Since he and his army are currently standing in the Life Region, their battle prowess is being suppressed by 20 percent.’

’And, the Ancient Heartwood Tree has a huge lifespan to support the Ancient Treant Guardians to go all out.’

Thinking about it, Ethan felt there was no need to think much and enter into action mode before the Green Corpse Emperor could come up with any plan.

"Ancient Heartwood Tree, create another 10 Ancient Treant Guardians, and everyone, go all out and kill them."

With that thought in mind, Ethan no longer wasted any time and gave quick orders to the Ancient Heartwood Tree and the Ancient Treant Guardians.

’Swiish’

In no time, 10 Ancient Treant Guardians were created, and adding the three from before, the thirteen Ancient Treant Guardians stormed the battlefield, tearing through the ghoul army like wrathful giants.

’Smash’

’Craack’

’Swiish’

Outside the stronghold, thanks to the 20 percent suppression on the Undead Beings, the Ancient Treant Guardians didn’t spend their full strength at all.

But, limbs were crushed, skulls shattered, and the ground trembled beneath every step as they received unlimited power from the green and lush land.

’Saaacchh’

The Ancient Heartwood Tree didn’t remain idle either.

Over a hundred massive roots surged out like divine spears, each one sweeping across the battlefield with overwhelming force.

Any Commander-level Undead that crossed its path instantly shattered into dust.

[Ancient Greenheart Barrier – Power Pulse]

BOOM!

That’s not the end as a shockwave burst from the glowing barrier appeared from time to time, rippling outward and disintegrating hundreds of lower-ranked Undead Beings and injuring the high-level Undead Beings.

Especially the Spectral Death Knights... they are able to dodge the Ancient Treant Guardians and the Ancient Heartwood Tree, but not the shockwave released by the Ancient Greenheart Barrier.

In short, it was a slaughter.

Yet—

’Huh? Why is he still not moving?’

Ethan’s gaze locked onto the Green Corpse Emperor, who stood unmoving amidst the chaos, calm, composed... and even smiling.

’What is he planning?’

Seeing the cold smile on the rotting face of the Green Corpse Emperor, a cold shiver ran down Ethan’s spine.

Without hesitation, he raised his hand. "All Ancient Treant Guardians, kill the Green Corpse Emperor."

There was no time to think or to wait or to waste.

As the Undead Army was already being handled by the Ancient Heartwood Tree and Greenheart Barrier, the 13 Ancient Treant Guardians dashed toward the Green Corpse Emperor like a tidal wave of living wrath.

BOOM!

CRACK!

WHAM!

Fists slammed down on him, but... nothing happened to him.

A dome of flickering purple light surrounded the Green Corpse Emperor, and every blow from the Treant Guardians rebounded off the barrier with a hollow clang.

Not even a crack formed.

’Swoosh’

Even the Ancient Heartwood Tree extended several of its roots and pierced him like heavenly lances.

Still, there was no damage at all.

"T-this... is bad."

Ethan’s fists clenched as his pupils shrank and a very bad feeling surged from the depths of his heart.

As if responding to that feeling, the Green Corpse Emperor suddenly opened his eyes, which flashed with a purple light for a moment before disappearing.

Following that, the cold smile across his rotting face became wider as he spoke in a calm voice: "It’s not just you who possesses godly items, little apostle... I have one too."

His every word carried an ominous chill.

Whoosh!

The moment those words fell, a tiny black-colored orb silently floated out of the Green Corpse Emperor’s chest. It hovered before him and then began to shine with a blinding light.

Ethan instinctively shielded his eyes, but system notifications rang in his head, informing what was happening.

[The Green Corpse Emperor has used a Godly Item: Orb of World Reflection]

[Warning: The Death Region in the Greenheart Realm is increasing]

[The Ancient Heartwood Tree’s Lifespan is being drained]

[Life Region Decrease: 89% → 85% → 80%...]

’T-this... what is happening now?’

Ethan’s heart dropped.

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Any guesses regarding what will happen next?