Godly Revival System: I Buy My Killer's Stats

'Swoosh'

The moment the Green Corpse Emperor accepted the challenge, the entire Realm of Life and Death trembled.

Following that, a blinding light erupted from both ends of the realm in the Life Region and the Death Region as if the realm itself had awakened from slumber.

[The Realm of Life and Death has acknowledged the Official Duel.]

[Teleporting both Region Owners to the Realm's Battlefield.]

[Warning: This battlefield cannot be exited until the duel concludes.]

The system notifications helped Ethan understand the changes happening around him.

"Finally."

Ethan muttered as his body was engulfed in a beam of green light that shot up to the skies.

At the same time, a sinister black-purple vortex devoured the Green Corpse Emperor from his throne in the Death Region.

.....

At the very center of the Realm.

Ethan opened his eyes in a vast open battlefield that was as wide as the skies and as deep as an abyss.

The skies here were split in two, with one half shimmering with gentle green light and drifting life essence, while the other crackled with thunderous black mist and raining motes of corrupted death.

This was not a natural terrain but an internal spatial dimension created by the Realm of Life and Death itself, solely for its owners to battle, called the Realm's Battlefield.

It was an isolated world where no destruction would touch the rest of the realm.

In fact, all destructive energy released in the battlefield would be partially absorbed to nourish the Realm.

'So, this is a Realm's Battlefield.'

Ethan slowly floated down, his feet touching the battlefield as he observed the battlefield with curiosity.

"And here comes the scaredy cat Rotten Emperor."

Soon, he saw the familiar massive figure descending across from him and didn't miss the opportunity to taunt him.

The massive figure was none other than the Green Corpse Emperor, who was shrouded in a cape made of blackened bone marrow.

He slowly landed on the battlefield, his decaying frame leaking black mist and green ichor.

But despite his terrifying appearance, his eyes betrayed a flicker of hesitation.

'Why… Why do I still have this bad feeling?'

'I am an Undead Apostle with power beyond the Nascent Soul Realm… and yet, this mortal gives me such unease?'

These kinds of thoughts were flashing in the head of the Green Corpse Emperor as he looked at Ethan.

"Human!"

Despite Ethan's taunting words, the Green Corpse Emperor, suppressing his anger, spoke to Ethan.

"Accept defeat right now… and I swear on my Sponsored God that I will not kill you!"

His cold voice thundered across the field as he raised his decayed arm and pointed toward Ethan.

That's right!

The Green Corpse Emperor was trying to end the duel without actually fighting Ethan for one sole reason, and it was just like what Ethan had thought.

It was because the Green Corpse Emperor was scared.

That's right!

He was indeed scared to fight Ethan after his small communication with Ethan.

The Green Corpse Emperor had accepted the challenge, yes, but only because he couldn't decline it anymore.

Initially, he was hopeful….. Hopeful that Ethan would never issue the challenge.

To confirm his doubts regarding Ethan's confidence, the Green Corpse Emperor didn't even issue the challenge, even though his one-year cooldown period had long been completed.

If Ethan didn't issue the challenge, then it would mean whatever plan that Ethan had devised to win their official duel had long turned to dust.

But who would have thought?

The moment the one-year cooldown ended, Ethan immediately reissued the challenge.

Without delay. Without fear. Without doubt.

'Tch… So his preparations are still valid… Damn it.'

Looking at how confident Ethan was standing in the distance, the Green Corpse Emperor rubbed his forehead in frustration.

And that's why the Green Corpse Emperor wanted to bait him into surrendering.

Since the Green Corpse Emperor had no plans to kill Ethan, he didn't hesitate to directly swear an oath on his Sponsored God.

"Haha… Rotten Emperor, stop joking."

Ethan's voice rang out, crisp and mocking like a thunderclap through green leaves.

"To kill me, you need the ability to do so, and I'm sure you don't have it."

His words were like a slap across the battlefield.

"You…."

The Green Corpse Emperor was furious.

But Ethan wasn't finished as he continued speaking, "Also, did you forget everything I told you a year ago? How I taunted you back then?"

His eyes gleamed with cold humour, "I thought you were a prideful Undead Emperor who wanted nothing but to kill me. Looks like you are just a Rotten Emperor."

"Wait a second ... don't tell me it's not just your body but even your brain has also rotted?"

"Damn you."

The Green Corpse Emperor finally could not suppress his anger and roared as veins of death energy cracked beneath his feet.

His eerie corpse face twisted in fury as he gritted his blackened teeth.

"You dare to mock me again and again?"

The Green Corpse Emperor's voice thundered across the battlefield as he furiously stepped forward toward Ethan:

"I've conquered realms, destroyed cities, and broken dozens of Realm Owners. You are nothing but a Golden Core Realm Cultivator. How dare you repeatedly speak to me in such a rude manner?"

[The Special Effect of the [Gift of Eternal Pursuit] has been triggered]

[All battle prowess of the Green Corpse Emperor will be suppressed by 50 percent]

'Finally, it took effect. Now, I can fight him without any worries.'

Receiving the two system notifications, Ethan chuckled.

"T-this…"

Suddenly, the Green Corpse Emperor's expression changed as he stopped.

"My battle prowess…. they are reduced?"

When he realised what had changed in him, the Green Corpse Emperor was shocked as he looked at Ethan and anxiously asked, "Y-you… what did you do to me?"

The reason why the Green Corpse Emperor didn't find any changes in his battle prowess until now is that the special effect of the [Gift of Eternal Pursuit] will only be activated when the Marked Receiver (Green Corpse Emperor) shows intent to fight the Gifter (Ethan).

"I just reduced your battle prowess by 50 percent."

Ethan chuckled as he muttered, "I'll show you exactly what kind of 'nothing' I am."

"How is it possible? How could he…. have such an insanely powerful ability?"

The Green Corpse Emperor was unable to believe Ethan's words; however, he was personally experiencing the suppression of his battle prowess.

"Lightning Dragon Ape Ancestor's Bloodline, activate."

"Fiery Python Physique, activate."

Without hesitation, Ethan activated his bloodline and skill and boosted his battle prowess by four times.

[Lightning Claw]

That was not the end of his trump cards as Ethan activated the Special Skill, which deals double damage when the lightning-type bloodline is active.

[Shadow Steps - Perfection Stage]

'Swiish'

While the Green Corpse Emperor was still in shock, Ethan quickly rushed to him and swiped both hands that were covered in Lightning Claws.

'Boom'

From start to end, the Green Corpse Emperor didn't even know what was happening, as by the time he realised, Ethan had perfectly landed his attack on him, creating a huge explosion which sent the Green Corpse Emperor flying dozens of meters.

"Did I get him?"

Ethan muttered to himself; however, he didn't want to give any chance to the Green Corpse Emperor.

So, he rushed again to repeat the same move since Lightning Claw deals insane damage to the Undead Beings.

'Swoosh'

However, before he could even move, the Green Corpse Emperor jumped out of the smoke and held Ethan's neck. "Haha… do you think you can win against me if my battle prowess is suppressed by 50 percent?"

"To defeat you, I only need 30 percent of my battle prowess."