The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

"So, how was your trip to the island?" Seeing Karsha back safe and sound, Sect Master Xu didn't refer to Karsha's 60 days on the island as punishment; instead, he called it a trip.

"You know, the usual—kill me, or I kill you," Karsha joked, but they could all see the danger he had faced reflected in his expression. It's no laughing matter to go to such a place and come back alive. In fact, Karsha was only the second person to return, and even the first person came back with a fatal poison that took his life after 40 years.

"So, how was it? Did the island live up to its name?" Elder Ben asked. He was the quiet one among the elders. He had once been a member of a Great Family, but was banished after ignoring their recommendation and marrying outside the bloodline.

"Well, it's definitely a horrible place, but there are some good spots too. It wasn't easy all the time, but there were a few fun moments," Karsha smiled. "The most important thing is, the Overlords are dead, and I got the venom, so we can now save Mother-in-law. And yes, I killed them all—didn't leave a single one alive."

The whole room fell silent at Karsha's words. While it might have sounded arrogant, they knew he was telling the truth. That was also the reason for their shock. He, a Level 6 Grandmaster, had gone up against ten Tier 6 Terror Mutants and returned unscathed. What kind of monster had the power to do that?

"No need to be so shocked. I had some help from a few friends," Karsha said, dropping another bombshell that made the elders, June, her friend, Master Artemis, Xian, and the apprentices stare at him like he was some kind of monster.

"Well, no need to be surprised. We needed the venom, and the only way those bastards were going to give it up was if I took it from their bodies, so that's what I did. Now that I have it, we should start making plans to cure Mother-in-law," Karsha added with a smile

They were all middle-stage Sages, with the Sect Master at the late stage, but even they wouldn't dare to speak so casually about facing mutants the way Karsha was doing.

They had heard stories of the Overlords, and from what they knew, those creatures were monsters beyond monsters.During the 60-day wait, they had asked Xian a few questions, and from what his grandfather had told him, the Overlords were behemoths that even those at the same stage, or higher, would struggle to face.

Hearing that made them doubt whether Karsha would survive, but seeing him talk as if he hadn't suffered in the slightest left them stunned.

"Are you alright?" June finally managed to ask.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be? I had help from the Purple Tail Anaconda race, so I didn't suffer much."

"WHAT?" Everyone in the room shouted in shock.

"What did you just say? You saw the Purple Tail Anaconda and walked out alive?" Xian was the one who asked this time.

"They're not as bad as you think. In fact, if it weren't for them and one special person here—June—I would've died in the first week I arrived on the island. They saved me, brought me out of danger, and healed me. No need to be scared of them," Karsha said, smiling as he answered their questions.

"How are they?" Fairy Mei Lin asked. She came from a powerful background and knew more about the island than most. Nobody knew where her knowledge came from, but everyone knew about the Overlords, and only a few knew about the Purple Tail Anaconda.

"Well, they're more human than most people. They're loyal and loving. Contrary to what you all believe, they can take human form, and the oldest among them look almost completely human. And unlike what most might think, they're peaceful unless provoked." Karsha smiled, recalling a certain cute little snake girl. "I even made a little sister there. Once things settle down, I'll bring her over."

They all stared at him with their jaws wide open, looking at him like he was some kind of monster. The fact that he could so casually say he was friendly with creatures they considered monsters was something even elders like them found hard to accept.

"Long story short, the Overlords are dead, so the island is now safe. No need to be shocked about that," Karsha said, making sure they understood he wouldn't be taking any unnecessary risks by going back.

"If the Great Families knew, they'd start sending people there now that the Overlords are gone," Elder Chen said. Karsha simply smiled and replied, "They can't. All gates leading to the island will stop working after today. They were only operational because of the Overlords, and now that they're dead, the gates are too."

"What?" the elders shouted once again. This was a major issue, yet Karsha was treating it as if it were nothing. "If the portals are broken, how are you going to bring your snake friend over?" Xian couldn't help but ask. Karsha smiled and said, "I have my ways."

"This isn't funny, Karsha. If the Great Families find out, you'll be in trouble. Now that the Overlords are gone, the island is like an unexplored treasure trove waiting to be colonized. Since you're the only one who can go there, they'll either try to get close to you or suppress you," Elder Chen warned.

"They can come. In fact, they should come. I'd be happy to send them there, haha, they'll learn the hard way," Karsha said with an evil grin, remembering what the Elders on the island had told him. With the portals now broken, they knew Karsha would be forced to send people there, so they had already made plans for that.

Even if a Great Sage appeared on the island, they wouldn't survive for a minute. Karsha already had plans to use this unique situation to get rid of some of his enemies. If anyone sought his help, he'd gladly oblige and "help."

Seeing how unconcerned Karsha was, the others could only sigh. It seemed they had been worried for nothing.

"So, Fairy Mei, you and Elder June have been friends, huh?" Karsha asked, deciding to change the subject, sensing that the elders were still shaken by the recent revelations.

"Hey, who are you calling 'Elder June'?" the elders, including Master Artemis, laughed. June playfully protested, and Fairy Mei smiled before answering Karsha's question.

"Yes, we've been friends since we were little," she replied, her tone soft and pleasing, just as Karsha had imagined when he first saw her. Too bad, back then, she had worn a rather unpleasant expression.

"Oh, we'll talk later," Karsha smiled, casting a knowing look at June.

"She's my friend, not yours," June said, clinging to Mei Lin's arm like a child. Everyone laughed, making the atmosphere in the room more lively. Continue reading at empire

"So, as I was saying, I now have the venom and two of the other ingredients. Xian and I will go to get the rest. But before we leave, we need to wake Mother-in-law. Thanks to the Purple Tail Anaconda, I found a way to use the poison to raise her cultivation base by a few levels."

"What? You're not serious, are you?" Sect Master Xu asked, almost standing up from his seat.

"I don't joke about things like this, Sect Master. Mother-in-law has suffered for long enough. The least I can do is turn her misfortune into fortune," Karsha replied calmly.

"But in order to do that, I'll need your help, Master Artemis," Karsha said, turning to the old alchemist.

"What do you need? I'll provide it if it's within my capabilities," Master Artemis asked.

"I need the strongest fire you have. Heaven-grade and upwards would be preferable. Don't worry, I'll buy it so your guild won't suffer any loss," Karsha assured, making sure the old man didn't have a heart attack from the request.

"We do have a Heaven-grade fire at the guild, but it can't be bought with spirit stones. It requires something of equal value," Master Artemis said, sounding a little disappointed. He wasn't the one who made the rules, so he couldn't bend them just for Karsha's sake.

Karsha thought for a moment, then retrieved one of the treasures he had. As soon as the grape-sized lightning fruit appeared in his hands, another wave of shock swept through the room, leaving everyone's jaws hanging.

"This is a 5,000-year-old Lightning Fruit. I hope this can be used for the exchange," Karsha said with a strange expression. He had won this fruit after completing a quest where he obtained the 10,000-year-old Lightning Fruit. But after looting the Overlords' hideout, the shadow guards brought him five more from the Thundercoil hideout.

Karsha didn't really need it, so using it to exchange for a Pill Flame seemed like the best move.

"Karsha, this fruit is more valuable than the flame. I'd be cheating you if I took it," Master Artemis replied.

"Don't worry, Master Artemis. Consider it a token of goodwill for all the transactions we'll make in the future, and also for your help in concocting the pills before I went to the island," Karsha said, placing the fruit in a space ring and handing it over to Master Artemis.

"Karsha, do you have another one? I'd like to buy it. Just name your price," Mei Lin asked, showing a serious look.

"You're my June's best friend. I'll give you one later," Karsha said nonchalantly, making everyone feel numb with shock. Just who was this kid?

"I think we should focus on waking Mother-in-law now," Karsha said, breaking the stunned silence. "Sect Master, you and Elder Lin should bring her over. We'll need an open space, and this place seems like the best."

Sect Master Xu and Elder Lin quickly went to bring June's mother.