The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

Karsha gazed at the body of the snake with a pale face. The skill had taken a serious toll on his body, but it hadn't come without rewards. He had managed to kill an Overlord with a skill he hadn't even mastered to an 'A' rating. He still had a long way to go before he could use it on a stronger opponent.

Yet, Karsha, who didn't feel the slightest fear, had risked it and gone against an Overlord using it.

Thankfully for him, the snake had been weakened, so it didn't pose much danger, allowing him to use the skill without facing retaliation. However, it had drained him both physically and mentally. But now that he had finished it off, he could focus on the rewards he had reaped.

< Ding! You have killed a Tier 7 Terror Mutant known as Mistshround, the Vampire snake >

< +300 added to all stats and 5000 points added to your stats reserve >

< +100,000 added to Mana. >

< +1,000 skill points added >

< + 20,000 killer Points >

< 100,000 Exp added to Experience Point Reserve >

< You have received a Consumable; Mistshround Blood Essense >

System Rewards: [Ethereal Essence Elixir],[Wraithcall Flute], [Emperor Grade Avatar]

Unknown Emperor Rewards: [Ethereal Bloom], [Destiny key], [Bonus: Mutant Core]

After catching his breath, Karsha walked over to the snake and retrieved its core. As usual, he then jumped onto the snake's back, using his blood manipulation skill to clean the blood off before sitting down. Deactivating his domain, he summoned the shadow guards.

As always, when they appeared, they were greeted with the sight of Karsha sitting on top of the dead Overlord. They showed signs of shock but quickly recovered and began their task of retrieving the Venom Sacs.

Karsha swiftly absorbed the monster's core and consumed the consumable blood essence. The system kicked into action, tempering his body. By now, Karsha was immune to the pain, so he simply sat and waited for the system to finish its work. Each body tempering further developed his physique, highlighting his finest features.

The venom was also absorbed, increasing his poison resistance to 8%. With countless poisons in existence, reaching 100% immunity would require acquiring a lot more venom. However, with his current 8% immunity, his body could withstand many poisons to a certain degree. Thanks to the system's assistance in absorbing them, he was like someone seeking more poisons to devour.

The Berserker Swordsman class had become even more powerful. Karsha could literally feel he was on the verge of unlocking the first layer of his class's true potential. His aura kept intensifying. He was now a true monster, one to be feared by many.

"A flute?" Karsha questioned, looking at the rewards he had received after killing the Coward. Among them was a flute. Karsha, who had never held a flute in his life, wondered why the system had given him this as a reward. Another sword would have been more useful, given his growing skills and the need for stronger weapons. Nevertheless, he began reading the description of the flute.

< Wraithcall Flute >

Rank: Heaven Grade

Tier: High

Type: Weapon

-- A Hunting flute that taps into the supernatural and arcane. Never try using it if you don't have the heart for horror and pain. Note, the flute can undergo upgrades as it absorbs more terror, pain, and nightmare.

Abilities:

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[Nightmare Chorus]: Playing the Wraithcall Flute unleashes a symphony of wraithly screams, inducing paralyzing fear and intense pain in all enemies within earshot. The agony is so intense that it can cause physical harm, and weaker foes may collapse or perish outright from the sheer horror.

[Soul Devourer Melody]: A haunting melody that targets the soul of a single enemy or multiple enemies, draining their life force and transferring it to the player. The victims experience excruciating pain and terror as their essence is consumed, leaving them a lifeless husk while the player gains a temporary boost in power and vitality.

[Wraithstorm Requiem]: An overpowering dirge that summons a relentless storm of wraiths, each embodying the torment and fear of countless tormented souls. These wraiths overwhelm and tear apart enemies relentlessly, leaving no corpses and escape.

"Oh damn, aren't musical instruments supposed to be pleasing to the ear?" Karsha was taken aback by the sinister appearance of the flute. Everything about it radiated malevolence, and yet, the system had gifted it to him. Karsha wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry. Nevertheless, he retrieved the flute, only to be struck by its eerie presence.

A 45cm long flute appeared in his hands. It was ghostly white, with faint, swirling patterns resembling flowing mist and spectral faces. It was smooth and cold to the touch, with an unnerving, almost living quality. The mouthpiece was intricately carved to resemble a wraith's open mouth, adding to its already eerie appearance.

The flute had nine holes, evenly spaced along its body, each surrounded by faintly glowing runes. The most unsettling feature was the dark, detailed engravings of wraiths and tormented souls spiraling along the length of the flute, giving it a sinister, ancient look. There was also a small hole right on top of the mouthpiece.

"At this point, I don't know whether I should spare the Varon family for sending me to Snake Island or not," Karsha muttered as he stared at the devilish flute. Although he had no clue how to play a flute, the abilities it possessed tempted him to learn. Despite this, he had yet to blow into it.

Just as he hadn't used his Blood Manipulation skill on the shadow guards, he didn't want to test the flute's effects on them either. Who knew what horrors lay hidden within?

< The host is advised to place a drop of blood in the small hole at the mouthpiece to activate the flute >

Just as Karsha was about to put the flute away, the system message appeared. He quickly bit his fingertip to draw blood and dropped it into the small hole. Instantly, Karsha's vision darkened, and his mind was overwhelmed with a cacophony of musical notes in the form of screams and tormented howls.

"This is…" Karsha was left speechless. The process had taken less than ten seconds, but when he opened his eyes, he found he had a complete understanding of how to play the flute. Most terrifying of all, he had received 66 different pieces of music for each of the flute's abilities: 66 Nightmare Choruses, 66 Soul Devourer Melodies, and 66 Wraithstorm Requiems.

He quickly dove into his new memory pool, examining the sinister musical notes he had acquired.

"Hmmm, I knew nothing would come easy," he mused. He realized he would need to practice. Among all the musical notes, he discovered he could currently play only three types of each, and these were just minor tunes that affected only those below the Great Sage stage. He also learned that musical talents were graded in Stars.

Karsha was currently at Star One and needed to reach Star Three to unlock higher levels of music.

"Huh," he said, after browsing through his memory. He found six additional pieces of music, but they didn't fit into the three main categories. Surprisingly, these were love songs. They carried notes of warmth and seemed entirely devoid of malice. Karsha wondered what kind of twisted flute could contain so much evil and yet include pieces that conveyed love, goodness, and peace.

"I guess Heaven-grade items are different from Legendary items after all." Karsha threw the flute into his inventory and then turned to the next item.

< Ethereal Essence Elixir>

Grade: Rank 6 Earth Grade

Purity: 100%

-- A potion distilled from the misty aura of Mistshroud. Drinking this elixir rebuilds the person's body to have heightened agility and reflexes, allowing them to move with the same fluid grace as the serpent. Additionally, the elixir enhances their senses, enabling them to see hidden threats and see through illusions.

Karsha reached into his inventory and retrieved a vial containing a dark-colored elixir. He examined it carefully before uncorking the bottle and swallowing the liquid in one gulp.

Using his alchemy knowledge, he meticulously regulated the elixir within his body, ensuring that every drop was absorbed. He maintained his lotus posture for about an hour. As soon as the system message appeared, he opened his eyes and smiled.

< Ding! You have absorbed a Rank 6 Earth-Grade Elixir. +3000 points added to Agility. >Nôv(el)B\\jnn

< Ding! Your senses have grown stronger. You can now sense up to 50km around you. >

Karsha could feel his senses sharpening as he absorbed the elixir. The more he took in, the more pronounced the effects became. What astonished him the most was the range of his newly enhanced senses. Before taking the elixir, he could sense up to 15km; now, he could reach up to 50km.

With such immense growth, Karsha knew that once he became a Sage and could harness Spiritual Qi, his spirit sense would be unparalleled. Sitting on the snake's back, he extended his senses to cover the entire Mistwood Marsh. He could pinpoint the location of every snake within the 50km radius around him.

"Huh, this is interesting," Karsha said as he focused on a specific area of the forest. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't sense what lay within that section. It was as if a stronger force was blocking his perception. After several unsuccessful attempts, he decided to move on and jumped down from the snake's back.

"Let's hurry up and finish this task so we can explore the island properly," Karsha said. He quickly stored the snake's body, and soon, they were on their way to the next location.