The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

"Oh, come on, it's just a Monster Core. No need to be alarmed," Karsha casually said, looking at the shocked expressions on their faces. Even June's mother had a shocked expression in her eyes.

"Just a Monster Core? Do you know how rare those things are? Forget about Tier 9— even Tier 8 is something rare to come by," Sect Master Xu said, sounding more shocked than before. "The strongest existence in this entire city is a Tier 9 being, and even they wouldn't be able to casually pull out a Tier 9 core like that," he added.

Karsha smiled and said, "Well, that's them. It's not my fault they are poor and weak." His smile blossomed into laughter as he quickly placed the core inside the star, making the array shine for a moment. Elder June's mother immediately started feeling the energy.

"It's working," Karsha muttered, but when he saw the rate at which the array was absorbing the core, he nearly coughed up blood.

'System,' he quickly sought out assistance from the system.

<She has lost a lot of energy, so the absorption rate will be high at first but won't last long. The host is advised to add another core to avoid causing any damage to her organs once the first core is exhausted.>

'Alright,' Karsha thought as he looked at the shocked faces of the elders and smiled. 'Here we go again.' He quickly took out another Tier 9 core.

"WHAT?" they all exclaimed loudly. Even June's mother made a small sound, now that she was regaining her strength.

"Hehe, the looks on your faces right now— priceless," Karsha smiled as he placed the second core into the diagram.

They all looked beyond shocked. Elder Ben, who used to be a member of a Great Family, knew just how rare it was to even see a Tier 9 Monster Core. The last time he saw one was 15 years ago when Elder June's mother defeated the final boss in the Tier 9 gate that opened near the sect.

But in their quest to find a cure for her, they had sold it. Now, however, they had just seen a kid who was less than 20 years old casually take out two Tier 9 cores as if they were some kind of candy. Well, if only they knew that Karsha had indeed taken out nine of those cores from a pile of Tier 9 cores like candy, they would have vomited an ocean of blood.

"No need to be shocked. If saving Mother-in-law requires Tier 9 cores, then I, Karsha Damon, wouldn't hesitate to use my resources," Karsha said, clapping his hands behind his back and maintaining a straight face like a deity educating his progeny.

"Who are you, really?" This time, it was Mei Lin who asked. Karsha smiled slightly, pondering how to answer. Saying the wrong thing would destroy the whole mysterious image he was putting on. After a few seconds, he answered.

"While I am not from a Great Family or any Legacy family, I am also not poor. Tier 9 cores are nothing to me," Karsha spoke with a smile on his lips. He would be lying if he said Tier 9 cores were something he lacked. It appeared the followers of Zalgorath had left him some goodies. If the first floor of his treasure room was this shocking, what about the other six floors?

"Big Brother, you can't let anyone know you have Tier 9 cores, or else they'll chase you down and snatch them all away," Xian, who had been poor all his life, quickly cautioned his brother. The others nodded, confirming that what Xian said was true.

While killing Tier 9 monsters is something no Great Sage would do, they still require their cores to advance in cultivation. Once you break through to the Sage stage, cores below your realm become useless. So, they hunt Tier 8 monsters to break through to Tier 9, which is the Great Sage stage. However, once they reach that stage, continuing to level up becomes a headache.

Obtaining a Tier 9 core is an incredibly daunting task. Most individuals resort to killing other Great Sages for their cores. However, if a Level 2 Great Sage kills a Level 1 Great Sage, the benefits gained from the core are minimal. Therefore, most people prefer using monster cores since they are measured in Tiers, not levels.

However, killing Tier 9 monsters is next to impossible. Those monsters are exceptionally powerful, and it is rare for a Tier 9 dimensional gate to open. Furthermore, nobody wants to venture into the Calamity Zones of the forests. This of course has caused their progress to stagnate at the Great Sage stage.

Without a miracle to obtain Tier 9 cores, they will remain forever stuck in the Great Sage stage.

So, while there may be Great Sages around, it's rare to see one with a level higher than Level 3. Tier 9 cores are just too rare, especially those belonging to Mutants. This is also the reason why the Patriarch of the Varon Great Family and the other person rushed over when they sensed Morris's aura. Even a core belonging to a Tier 8 Mutant has some benefits for a Great Sage.

But just like Tier 9 monsters, Mutants are rare and powerful, so most people avoid them entirely.

So, Karsha taking out not one but two Tier 9 cores made the sect elders and the others look at him with shocked expressions.

"Don't worry, Xian, they can't do anything to me." Right now, Karsha had many ways to escape from those he couldn't fight. He could either flee to the island or the red planet. He didn't have to fear anyone unless, of course, they could kill him in one strike. But it was unlikely any of the elders would let his secret be known to anyone.

Even if they did, Karsha would just run and never come back. The world was vast, and there were many places he could go, so he wasn't concerned about anyone learning his secrets. Right now, he needed all the help he could get. He needed information and manpower, so showing them he was capable would only make them want to curry favor with him.

Showing his wealth was his way of telling them that he could help them—if they remained loyal. Karsha was undoubtedly wealthy now, with treasure houses full of riches, and since he had been told not to be stingy, he wasn't holding back.

"To tell you the truth, I am pretty rich. And although I don't know whether I can trust any of you, I know that nobody can pose a real threat to me. So, instead of being shocked, let's all remain calm and give Mother-in-law all the emotional support she needs."

They all remained shocked, but hearing Karsha's words made them feel somewhat guilty. Their gazes, despite being filled with shock, also held a hint of longing. Although they wouldn't attack him just for his treasures, they still desired those cores. But seeing that he wasn't trying to hide who he was made them feel ashamed.

"Big Brother, don't worry, I won't tell anyone about this," Xian was the first to speak. The others nodded, showing they could be trusted as well. It was better to get on his good side than to anger him and risk being on his bad side. No one knew what else he was hiding, and doing anything drastic would only complicate things.

At the moment, the only people Karsha truly trusted were Xian and June, as they had the destiny mark. Although he didn't fully understand how they would influence his destiny, he knew deep down that he could trust them. It was the others he was cautious about. But seeing how June was holding on to Fairy Mei Lin, Karsha knew she was trying to show him that she could be trusted too.

"Alright, no need to get all emotional. We're all family now, so there's no need to feel guilty about anything," Karsha laughed as he returned to his seat. The others followed, leaving only June, her mother, and Fairy Mei Lin behind.

Karsha retrieved three legendary items. "Thanks for this. If it hadn't been for this treasure, I would have died," Karsha smiled, handing the items to the elders. He glanced at Elder Ben's artifact for a moment before going back to his seat. It had been the only treasure he used during his stay on the island.

He then retrieved another ring and handed it over to Master Artemis. "That should conclude our transaction," he smiled.

"This is more than I asked for," Master Artemis said, looking inside the ring. He was startled by how much venom had been packed into it.

"No need to be so courteous, Master Artemis. This is just a token of goodwill for all the amazing things we'll accomplish in the future." Karsha kept smiling as he observed the expression on the old alchemist's face. "And no need to be shocked. My friends went overboard, killing only Tier 6 mutants, so good luck creating some amazing poisons and antidotes." Explore new worlds at empire

Remembering how the shadow guards chose to kill only Tier 6 monsters, Karsha couldn't help but smile. They had indeed gone overboard. Instead of a few vials from ten different monster snakes, the ring was now filled with vials and sacs from more than 50 different types of snakes.

"While we're on the topic of alchemy, how can I register and join the guild?" Karsha asked. He had already started making plans long before he returned. He knew that the only way to gain access to resources was by having popularity and status. Now that he was qualified to become a Saint Alchemist, he knew he had to join the guild to gain status and backing.

If this had been before his time on the island, he might have held back. But now that he had become a powerhouse in his own right, he wouldn't hold back anymore. He wasn't the strongest yet, but with enough backing, he could become strong.

Master Artemis, who had been hoping to recruit Karsha, was taken aback by the sudden question, but he smiled and began explaining the procedure.