A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 579 This time, I want to go alone.

The system had shed its previous coldness and indifference, and returned to its lively and cheerful tone.

Shen Tang breathed a sigh of relief; her guess was correct, the system had indeed malfunctioned.

"In the end what happened?"

The system angrily explained, "[I was invaded by a foreign virus! But don't worry, host, this system has already cleaned it up and upgraded its protection. It will absolutely not be invaded a second time!]"

"No wonder that 'you' issued such a strange mission, with penalties for failure... Have you found out who hacked it?"

The system was silent for a moment, then replied, "[It's the main system.]"

Shen Tang was taken aback. "Then how did you manage to counterattack?"

The dog system became smug again. [I'm the latest version of a growth-type system, unlike those ordinary ones! I have built-in anti-sanction programs, and my underlying code states 'serving the host is above all else,' meaning even the main system can't interfere with my decisions!]

That was a very assertive statement.

Shen Tang was even more surprised.

Doesn't this mean that, under certain circumstances, the system is completely autonomous—is that why someone wants to destroy it?

Her gaze darkened, and her voice turned cold. "Do you remember the question I asked you before? What is your purpose in collecting the genetic data of the world's best beastmen?"

The system replied that it didn't know either, and the task was simply to collect data.

This time, Shen Tang gave it the answer.
"It's to create orcs for humankind, isn't it?"

The system suddenly fell silent.

Shen Tang continued slowly, "Only by collecting a richer and better gene pool can we create more powerful orc warriors and become the sharpest blades."

"That imposter was cloned using my genes, wasn't it?"

During this time, Shen Tang thought a lot.

Since aliens can create powerful agents in laboratories, theoretically, they could use genetic data to create a female identical to her.

If they had a large enough gene pool, they could even clone anyone, including her beastmen!

This is by no means unfounded.

When Jialan said that the imposter had the exact same genes as her, and when Xue Yinzhou said that the body was exactly the same as hers, Shen Tang had already guessed that there was only one person in the world who knew everything about her physical data, memories, and even her private past with her beast husband.

That's the system.

So, it was the system that extracted her physical data and memories, uploaded them to the main system, and created that imposter?
The main system and the aliens were in cahoots from the very beginning!?
The system listened to her analysis and was so shocked that it was almost petrified.

It hurriedly explained, "Host, I really didn't upload any of these! I don't know what happened, but I definitely didn't harm you!"

Shen Tang closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "I believe you."

Ultimately, the system is just a "laborer." If the main system really wanted to retrieve something from its database, it would be incredibly easy.

Shen Tang had long wondered how the aliens knew about the system's existence. But if she broadened her thinking, and realized that the system had been related to them from the very beginning, then everything would make sense.

However, the system she was bound to seemed somewhat special, capable of countering the main system to some extent, thus becoming a "variable." It was precisely for this reason that the main system wanted to use the proxy to erase her and the system together.

But Shen Tang still had one question: if the main system really colluded with the proxy, why did the system, after being infected with the virus, ask her to kill Necro?

If it's just to make them both lose, using someone else to kill them, then it's understandable.

Judging from the tone of those agents, they clearly preferred to capture Necro alive.

Living vampires are more useful.

Doesn't this contradict their purpose?

Shen Tang's thoughts were in turmoil, and she sighed deeply.

Forget it, I'll stop thinking about it for now. At least for now, the system has indeed been helping her. If it weren't for the system, she might not even be alive today. If it really wanted to betray her, it could have done so long ago.

The strange tasks issued after the virus entered the system, whether intentional or unintentional, ultimately led her and her beastmen to successfully advance to the Yuan Beast rank, thwarting the alien conspiracy.

Unfortunately, Necro still died.

She didn't know whether what she did was right or wrong.

The only regret was that Ryuya never appeared again. She used her mental power to probe her surroundings, but she couldn't detect his presence. She didn't know if he had hidden away or had already left.

But Shen Tang had a premonition that they would meet again.

Now that she has this precious sword, she won't let him off so easily next time they meet.

……

Shen Tang and the beastmen left the place.

The rebel army was in complete disarray, and white flags fluttered in the smoke of battle.

Many rebels were captured, bound, and forced to kneel; but some still refused to surrender. North, with a group of senior generals, continued to put up a stubborn resistance, attempting to retreat in hopes of a comeback.

But when Shen Tang and his group appeared, they all stopped what they were doing.

A look of horror crossed North's face; he could actually sense a trace of the leader's aura emanating from her!

This...this is impossible!?
Shen Tang took out the dim blood bead from his spatial storage, glanced at everyone, and slowly said, "The rebels' defeat is inevitable. Those who surrender will be spared, while those who resist will be killed without mercy!"

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was clear and firm, carrying immense spiritual power that spread to every corner, causing everyone's minds to tremble violently, almost to the point of prostrating themselves on the ground, with blood seeping from their eyes, ears, nose, and mouth!
Such power is enough to make all beasts submit!

North stared blankly at the dull blood bead in her hand, his heart seemingly stopping.

He knew all too well that it was left behind by the leader...

The leader is dead.

Finally, he led his thousands of soldiers to kneel down, their foreheads pressed to the ground, offering their highest submission.

"We are willing to submit to the Empire."

Shen Tang took this notorious rebel army under his command and handed it over to Xiao Jin and Lu Xiao to reorganize.

Those who resisted were killed on the spot; the rest were subjected to ideological and labor reform.

After the modifications are completed, they will be forced to serve in the most dangerous areas or be sent to contaminated sites to carry out missions.

[Congratulations, host, on successfully subduing the rebels! Prestige +2000! Imperial morale rises to 100! Reward: 10 points!]

[Congratulations, host! Your prestige has exceeded 5000, unlocking the new title [Destined by Heaven]!]

[The system's transmission function has been upgraded, with defenses enhanced to the highest level! It can resist interference from external devices and energy sources, ensuring safe and stable transmission.]

[Main Quest (5) is now available: Unify the Continent. Achieve the following conditions: All nations and factions on this continent will join the Dawn Alliance and recognize you as their sole leader.]

Shen Tang listened to the system's announcement in her mind, but her mood was not as cheerful as usual. She had too many mysteries waiting to be solved.

But for now, it seems she still has to follow the path guided by the system to reach her desired destination.

"Mistress, shall we return to the Empire?" Lu Xiao asked.

The matter with the rebels is settled; it's time for them to go back.

Shen Tang gazed at the setting sun on the horizon, shook her head, and said wistfully, "...I want to go see another place."

"I'll go with you."

"No need, this time I want to go alone."

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