The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

Karsha retrieved five orbs. The last battles yielded more than he had expected. Even Ayarr and Dhaka obtained an Avatar, a Tier 6 Avatar. Unfortunately, they are Servant-grade Avatars, so they cannot evolve. However, that's still an achievement—they managed to obtain something.

Karsha, who had obtained a legendary-grade sword from one of the quests, is now equipped with three swords and a dagger for the upcoming battles. He also obtained about twelve orbs, excluding the ones the five shadow guards acquired during the rapid massacres. Karsha, being generous, selected five for himself and gave the rest to the guards.

He knew that without their help, he wouldn't have completed the quests on time.

They not only helped him farm for experience points but also filled up his Killer Points and skill points to the brim. He now has more than enough points to upgrade all his skills by three tiers once he reaches Level 2 of the Grandmaster stage.

They've also helped him secure more than enough Venom to give to the Old Man, with plenty left over. They assisted in gathering ample monster bodies and cores, and for the first time, he received three items called Bone Shards. He didn't dwell on them much, but when he held them, he felt they were more powerful than even the monster cores.

The quest also rewarded him with something similar, but time will tell what they are and how best to use them. Overall, Karsha gave away most of his gains to the Purple Anaconda race in gratitude for their help. He kept five orbs for himself, having already trained his offensive skills: the Dark Prince Hell Art, the Ice Queen's Wrath, and the Fire Beam skill.

He has also built a solid defense and mastered his movement technique to the next level.

Additionally, he received a flying glaive from one of the quests. Now, he can stand at a distance and control the glaive to strike with lethal precision. His mental strength is high enough to control it from up to a kilometer away, so he kept it.

Although primarily a swordsman, Karsha exercises caution; despite his recent upgrades, he is still nowhere near the strength of an Overlord, a Terror Mutant.

Striking from a distance when the opportunity arises will surely come in handy. After all, he won't need much Mana to control the glaive—just his mind. With a brain as vast as the ocean, that wouldn't be a problem for him.

The legendary items he received from the Sect Master and the elders are also in his possession. Although he had already used the Life Switch legendary item, it hasn't been twenty days yet, so he can't use it again. But that's fine; he still has the Attack Nullifier, which can nullify any attack once activated. Karsha is confident he won't need it, but having it on hand will undoubtedly be useful.

With his domain now stronger than ever, he will be able to use it in conjunction with his defense techniques to block any attack. He has done all he can for now; the only things left are the five orbs.

He shattered the first orb and waited for the item to appear. Once the mist cleared, a necklace rested on his palm. Karsha was taken aback by the unexpected item. He had anticipated something larger, but instead, he held a necklace, quite the opposite of what he had in mind. However, he wasn't disappointed; on the contrary, he was eager to see what it was.

< Ding! You have received an Epic rank item: Unknown Emperor's Necklace >

[Unknown Emperor's Necklace]

Rank: Epic

Tier: High Tier

Type: Unknown

-- A necklace said to have belonged to an unknown Emperor who, to save his people, placed a curse on them, banished them to a faraway land, and killed himself. His legend was lost over time, but his necklace remained.

Abilities: [Emperor's Curse], [Emperor's Quest]

"Bizarre," Karsha muttered, raising an eyebrow as he read the item's description. It was indeed strange, and he felt a sense of foreboding about it. However, with the necklace already in his hand, the best he could do was read its abilities.

[Emperor's Curse]: Those who wear the necklace around their neck will receive the curse of wisdom and truth.

[Emperor's Quest]: Before he died, the emperor left three quests, the last pointing to his legacy. Those who wear his necklace will receive a chain of quests leading to great wealth beyond anyone's imagination.

"Bizarre," Karsha repeated, feeling the description was vague. Nevertheless, he wasn't one to complain. As a Grandmaster stage cultivator, he felt he hadn't yet encountered the true horrors of cultivation. He knew he would need a lot of money to progress and become more powerful. If a necklace could curse him with wisdom and truth while providing ways to make money, he was up for it.

After all, he had already received markings from unknown entities that would one day demand his help with little pay. He needed to have his own pursuits on the side.

He needed something to do after leaving the island, and what better than a little treasure hunt adventure? He hesitated for a moment, then placed the necklace around his neck. For a while, nothing happened until the system broke the silence.

< You have been cursed with wisdom and truth. You will gain wisdom from every little theory, but you cannot lie to women about your true feelings. >

"That's it? I guess there's nothing to worry about then," Karsha muttered, feeling relieved. He had expected something bizarre, but this curse seemed manageable compared to the Dark Prince's curse.

"I'll check out the quest later," he decided, then shattered the second orb. Shortly after, a beautiful sword appeared. At a glance, he could tell it was meant for ladies. It had a thin blade with a crown-like handle adorned with golden ornaments. Along the edges, some runic markings caught Karsha's attention.

"In our last days, we shall know those who care about us." That was the translation of the rune. "This is a beautiful sword. I guess I'll give this to June when I get back," he mused.

< Ding! You have received a legendary-ranked item: Princess Sword >

[Princess Sword]

Rank: Legendary

Tier: High Tier

Type: Sword

-- During her death, the princess of the lost kingdom placed her life force into this sword in the hope of finding someone worthy. The sword is the last piece of the beloved princess, loved by her people. They called her the Morning Dew, but her real name was Alita, the lost child.

Abilities: [Untainted], [Purity], [Divine Light]

[Untainted]: Once you hold this sword, your heart becomes incorruptible. You will be free from all forms of corruption, living your days with a pure and untainted heart.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

[Purity]: Your presence will always be welcomed with love and affection. You will know no hate or malice.

[Divine Light]: All attacks from this sword will carry a piece of divinity that cleanses all darkness in its path.

Karsha marveled at the sword's abilities. "This is truly a remarkable weapon," he thought. "June will surely appreciate this." He carefully set the Princess Sword aside but couldn't get his mind off the description of the sword.

"I guess today is a day for weird items" Karsha sighed before shattering the next orb, He knew the sword wasn't something that he could use so he just stored it and moved to the next item. However, when the orb shattered and the next item appeared, Karsha was nearly through off balance.

"Another Legendary item, and from the same Princess." In his palm is a necklace made from diamond, shining with grace and beauty. Karsha held it with a calm look.

[Princess Necklace]

Rank: Legendary

Tier: High Tier

Type: Necklace

-- To save her beloved who was away fighting to save someone dear to her, the princess divided her heart in two and gave him one and hoped he would always know she was alive and come back to him.

Abilities: [Sustain], [Protect]

[Sustain]: The life force in the necklace will keep rejuvenating the wearer's life force till it runs out.

[Protect]: The necklace will protect the wearer's heart from pain and suffering for as long as it has strength

"This is kinda sad. What happened to the beloved then?" Karsha, cursed with wisdom, began formulating theories from the simple yet bizarre description of the sword. If the other half of her heart went with her beloved, what happened to them? Did he return or perish in his quest?

"Why does this sound familiar?" Karsha had many questions running through his mind, but only time would tell if he would get those answers.

"Another flying glaive, huh?" Karsha held a green-colored glaive in his hands. The fourth orb had given him another epic-grade flying glaive with only one ability, Silence Piercer. It made little to no sound, making it hard to track. However, Karsha wasn't satisfied with just that, so without any hesitation, he activated Synthesis and placed the two glaives inside.

A while later, the system notification appeared, making Karsha grin from ear to ear.

< Ding! You have synthesized a legendary-grade item: Vanishing Glaive >

[Vanishing Glaive]

Rank: Legendary

Tier: High Tier

Type: Flying Weapon

-- A glaive formed from the combination of two other glaives. Mastery of it is best.

Abilities: [Silent Death], [Double], [Vanish]

[Silent Death]: The glaive travels with little to no sound, striking with lethal precision before the enemy notices.

[Double]: The glaive appears double to those who sense and notice it. Their luck will determine which glaive they defend against, the real or the fake.

[Vanish]: In some cases, the glaive will completely vanish from sight and only reappear a few inches away from the target.

"Well then, I guess this will be my favorite weapon from here onward." Karsha tossed the glaive into the air and used his finger to direct it a few times before storing it. He then shattered the last orb.

< Ding! You have received a legendary-grade item: Unknown Emperor's Watch >

"Really..."