The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

"Big bro, you've invoked a great calamity this time," Xian said as he entered the city, disappearing into the crowd.

"Tsk, what's there to be scared of? They're just a bunch of nobodies abusing the innocent. I'll annihilate them five days from now," Karsha smirked, noticing the grave look on Xian's face.

"This is an entire clan we're talking about," Xian repeated. In his heart, he thought of his big bro as merely a Grandmaster who had provoked an entire clan. If this wasn't a calamity, then what was?

"Don't worry, Xian, I don't pick fights I can't win. Besides, they're abusers, so killing them all is something even the heavens will support." Xian looked at Karsha for a moment, then nodded.

"But how sure are you that they'll come?" Morris asked. In his mind, Xian had only beaten seven nobodies, so what guarantee was there that these seven could cause the entire clan to take up arms? At most, they'd just send a few people to teach him a lesson. The likelihood of the entire clan coming was very low.

Hearing Morris's question, Karsha smiled. "Trust me, they will come." His smile widened. Unbeknownst to them, one of the individuals was the son of the clan leader. At first, the young man had tried to keep a low profile. But the system saw through his facade.

He chose to go out in disguise because of something terrible he had done: he had killed the son of a lesser clan leader. Because of this, they were now hunting him, and he could only venture outside by using an Appearance-Altering Pill. Revealing his presence would draw the attention of those who sought revenge.

The only way forward was to endure, ensuring that his enemies would forget.

But because they offended Karsha, he was only doing what the others failed to do. This means the leader who pampered his son wouldn't take this lying down. But Neither would Karsha who has received a quest.

< Ding New Quest Available >

Quest: Annihilate the entire Bloodfiend Mercenary Clan alone.

Type: Annihilation Quest

Difficulty: Dangerous

Duration: 6 days

Rewards:

- Two Vials of 100,000-year-old Extreme Yin Heavenly Pure Lightning Essense Water

- A Vial of 100,000-year-old Extreme Yin Heavenly Pure Wind Essense Water

- Ten 1,000-year-old Ember berries
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- 1,000 Oakwood Fame Points

< Note: There are 10 Sages, 1000 Saints, 1500 Semi-Saints, and 2000 Grandmaster stage cultivators in the Bloodfiend Mercenary Clan >

He didn't know if the heavens wanted him to succeed, but seeing the gifts brought even greater joy to his already elated mood. The Heavenly Pure Lightning Essence Water, according to the system, worked similarly to the lightning fruit.

However, instead of undergoing the agonizing process he had endured, the water would instantly awaken one's lightning element, elevating their affinity to a High level.

For those who had already awakened their lightning element, it would provide an immediate two-level boost, regardless of their current stage. However, there was a catch—the essence could only be absorbed by women, as men lacked yin essence.

The wind essence water worked in the same way, meaning Karsha now had the opportunity to create not only two lightning queens but also a Wind Princess.

Three women instantly came to mind. First, his mother-in-law. Though he had no intention of going after her, he wanted to help her become stronger than ever. After the suffering she'd endured over the past fifteen years, this was the least he could do for her.

Then there was June, who would receive the wind essence, and of course, Mei Lin, the other Fairy who had caught his attention.

Although she was in disguise, Karsha had already discerned her true identity, with both June and her mother unwittingly revealing her secret. He hadn't used the information against her, knowing she had her reasons for hiding.

He'd considered asking Lady Yi Ran for details but ultimately decided against it. People wore disguises to avoid detection for obvious reasons.

Even if things didn't work out with Mei Lin, Karsha had already promised her a lightning fruit, so switching it to essence water was no issue. Having a system allowed him access to ancient treasures that could quickly elevate someone's strength.

As for the Ember Berries, they were one of the key ingredients needed to make the Constitution Awakening Pill. Karsha had already secured four of the six main ingredients. He'd checked the system store and found that one berry was worth 20,000,000 Killer Points. Though he only needed one, spending that many points was painful.

Karsha valued his Killer Points more than Spirit Stones, so whenever he made a purchase, he bought only what was essential, never anything frivolous. The flying boat was useful for fast travel, while his flying board was something he wanted to camouflage his Primordial Grade Bone Wings.

No matter how powerful he was, there were always those stronger than him. Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn't use the wings. The day they appeared would be the day he went all out. As for Fame Points, once he accumulated enough, he'd gain some popularity in the city.

He wasn't sure how popular he would become, but 1,000 points held significant value, and he was confident that his next trip to this place would be even more enjoyable.

Inside the city, everything was even more impressive up close. Businesses were everywhere—towering buildings, beautiful houses, restaurants, brothels, inns, and even a few taverns scattered about. Karsha used his Third Eye and senses to survey the area for a while.

They discovered that the city was divided into four sections, each controlled by one of the four great families. Most businesses in each section were owned by one of these families. Like Sunlight City, Karsha noticed that the entire area was walled, with paved roads perfectly dividing the sections.

This revealed a clear and structured division of power. Although the Oakwood Great Family was the strongest, they had no authority over the affairs of the other families, each of which conducted its business independently.

Karsha admired how the city had been tamed by these four powers, demonstrating true control—unlike the Varon Family, who only cared about causing trouble for the weak and defenseless.

After buying what they needed, they hired a carriage, which took about four hours to reach the next exit. From there, they used the boat, which, at its current speed, would reach Xian's village in about two hours.

While on the boat, Karsha asked a few questions about the secluded garden. He was concerned about Xian's parents' safety, as herb gardens were easily noticed and often attracted attention.

If the garden was as Xian described, any powerful group discovering it would likely eradicate them to seize control. To Karsha's surprise, Xian simply laughed, revealing that his grandfather had ensured the garden was well-hidden. Inside one of their rooms was a door that led to the garden, which Karsha soon learned was actually in a pocket dimension.

When he asked why they never sold the herbs, Xian explained that his grandfather had forbidden it. The garden was to be protected, not exploited, and whenever Xian asked his father about selling, he would speak of preserving his grandfather's legacy. After a few more questions, Karsha uncovered something even more surprising.

In preserving the legacy, they were also guarding a gate. None of them had ever been inside, as they'd never been able to enter—something like a stone blocking the way. Xian mentioned that only his senior sister had been able to enter, but since his grandfather's death, even she had been barred.

Karsha found this strange, but after consulting the system, he concluded that some sort of array was likely restricting access.

Had it not been for that barrier, Karsha was sure Xian would have already sneaked in and sold a few herbs. Supporting a family of five was no easy burden.

"Big bro, we should walk from here. Flying this into the village would cause an uproar." Karsha slowed down the boat, and when they were about 10 kilometers from the village, they began walking. Entering through the eastern gate, they reached Xian's home within minutes.

To Karsha's surprise, Xian's home looked far better than most of the houses they'd passed on their way—a brick house with enough space for at least six rooms. The walls were painted with clay, and the roof was covered with ordinary gemstones.

"Mom, I'm home!" Xian shouted, running toward the compound like a child. Karsha and Morris followed slowly, not wanting to make their presence known yet, giving Xian time for his reunion. But instead of joy, Xian's next words made Karsha and Morris instantly quicken their pace.

"Mom, tell me, where's Dad?" Xian asked, finding his mother seated with his two sisters, both comforting her as tears streamed down their faces.

"Fei, where's Dad?" Realizing his mother couldn't answer, he turned to his older sister. While it didn't take a genius to understand what had happened, accepting it was another matter.

"I'm sorry, Xian… Dad is dead; he… he was killed." The words struck like lightning, freezing Xian in place. If not for Morris's quick reflexes, he would have hit the ground when he collapsed.

Karsha, meanwhile, had an indescribable look in his eyes, directed toward Xian's younger sister. Tears began to fall as he looked into her gaze.

'Michelle…' The beautiful face of his dead daughter flashed in his mind.

"Who did it?"