The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

Karsha stood there, gazing at the colossal body of the Titan snake crashing to the ground. The mountain trembled, and dust billowed into the air. After severing the snake's spinal cord, system messages started ringing.

A wide smile spread across Karsha's face. Against all odds, he had slain a Tier 7 Terror Mutant, which was mind-blowing. The very snake that had nearly killed him when he first arrived on the island now lay dead before him. It was surreal, and Karsha found it hard to believe himself.

He wouldn't have believed it if not for the kill notification floating before his eyes. He, a mere Level 1 Grandmaster, had taken down a Tier 7 Terror Mutant without sustaining a single injury. It was unbelievable, but as the messages confirmed, Karsha knew he had indeed defeated the first Overlord in under five hours.

Karsha jumped and landed on the snake's head, which could accommodate more than 50 people. Its colossal body loomed over him during the battle, and now seeing it up close, Karsha couldn't help but shudder. The scale of the creature he had just killed was awe-inspiring; its body felt like pure metal under his feet.

"This will fetch a good price," Karsha smiled, then turned to the system. "The domain is still active, and the defenses are up. Any monster foolish enough to intrude will meet their end."

With that assurance, Karsha started exploring the messages he had received after Killing the first Overlord.

< Ding! You have killed a Tier 7 Terror Mutant known as ScaleCrusher, the Titan 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 >

< 150,000 Exp added to Experience Point Reserve >

< You have received a Consumable; ScaleCrusher Blood Essense >

System Rewards: [Mountain Breaker Spike Shield], [Emperor Grade Avatar]

Unknown Emperor Rewards: [ScaleCrusher Skin Armor], [Destiny key], [Bonus: Mutant Core]

< System Extractors Enable >

< Venom of the ScaleCrusher has been extracted and is being absorbed by the host. Progress: 2% >

< Bloodline of the ScaleCrusher has been extracted and is being absorbed by the host class. Progress: 2% >

"Wow, that's a lot," Karsha said, his face lighting up with a huge smile as he read through the messages. He had gained 300 points to his stats, with the system adding about 100 points during the battle itself. As he assimilated his newfound strength, his experience points began to rise, inching him closer to breaking into the second level of the Grandmaster stage.

With another 300 points added, he could feel his power surging.

"An avatar, huh? I remember the sect Masters saying transferring them is complex," Karsha mused aloud. The sect elders could have provided him with avatars, but in Quinox, transferring an avatar was considered challenging and came with a price. So despite their desire for Karsha's success, they couldn't simply offer him one.

This was why they had given him three Legendary items instead. But Karsha was different; with his system, such challenges were manageable. He could transfer skills to others, including avatars. It was a significant advantage coveted by many.

Fortunately, he had managed to secure an Emperor-grade Avatar. Avatars came in three grades: Servant, Emperor, and Mystical.

Servants are basic avatars. They lack memories from their previous life, retain only a few skills, and are fixed at their Tier level. They can't learn new skills or speak. They are basically useless, especially if they are Tiers lower than you.

The Emperor grades, on the other hand, can speak, recall their memories, skills, and techniques, or at least parts of them, and level up by absorbing cores. They can learn new skills, and some can even transform into humanoid forms. However, their appearance gives away that they are Avatars, and their decision-making can be flawed, though they generally follow instructions well.

The greatest of all are the Mystical-grade Avatars. Essentially, they are cultivators without souls, indistinguishable from real beings in appearance and feel. They retain all memories, skills, and techniques from their previous life. If they possessed soul weapons before their death, they could summon them in their Avatar form despite lacking a soul.

Mystical Avatars can learn new skills, transform into humanoid forms, wield external weapons, and make autonomous decisions aligned with their Master's interests. They are considered the pinnacle of Avatars, offering unparalleled versatility and capability. However, they are exceedingly rare and highly coveted for their unique abilities and lifelike qualities.

[Emperor Grade Avatar: ScaleCrusher ]: An Avatar of the legendary ScaleCrusher, the unkillable. After years of Carnage, it has finally met its end in the hands of a beautiful Human. This avatar has retained two skills and can learn five additional skills. It can also level up by absorbing monster cores.

"Oh come on system, beautiful human, really" Karsha let a small smile escape after seeing the system antics. He then turns back to the system.

[ Name: ScaleCrusher Avatar ]

[ Rank: Tier 7 Dark Mutant ]

[ Attack Power: 10,000 ~ 15,500 ]

[ Skills ]

Passive:

[Heal]: It can heal itself after sustaining damage during battle.

[Shadow Realm]: The avatar can stay in your shadow and can communicate with you via Telepathy

Active:

[Impenetrable Scale]: The ScaleCrusher can harden its skin, transforming it into an impenetrable scale that deflects all attacks.

[Poison Stone Darts]: The ScaleCrusher can shoot poison darts made of stone at incredible speeds, delivering lethal toxins to its targets.

[ Note: The avatar cannot level its mutant class and cannon transform to a humanoid form ]

Karsha grinned, impressed with the potential of the Emperor Grade Avatar despite its regression to a Dark Mutant. "This is a great find," he muttered to himself, nodding in satisfaction. The Avatar might have transformed, but its immense size and power still made it formidable against powerful monsters.

"Alida will make good use of this," Karsha decided, thinking of the practical applications for defense and offense. He retrieved the Mountain Breaker spike shield, its massive size nearly catching him off guard. "Whoa, that's huge," he exclaimed, steadying the shield with his quick reflexes.

The shield stood at 2 meters tall and half a meter wide, adorned with razor-sharp spikes extending from its surface, each about 10 inches long with menacing tips that appeared poisonous. Karsha quickly accessed the shield's details, eager to learn more about its capabilities.

< Mountain Breaker Spiked Shield >

Rank: Legendary

Tier: High

Type: Weapon, shield

-- The wielder of this shield gains the following skills

Abilities:

[Unbreakable]: The shield gains additional size and weight, making it incredibly strong and capable of easily blocking powerful attacks.

[Mad Dash]: The wielder receives a 250% boost in all attributes, enabling them to dash at high speed and slam the shield into their target.

[Spike Fury]: Channeling force into the spike, the wielder slams it into the ground, creating an earthquake that disorients targets. Venom-laced spikes then shoot from the ground, striking the disoriented targets.

"Kilian is going to love this," Karsha exclaimed. The juggernaut of the shadow guards had only an Epic grade shield, which meant he would be upgrading to a shield of an even higher grade. This new shield also boasted three powerful skills capable of shattering mountains and blocking volcanoes. There was no doubt Kilian would be thrilled with it.

< The host is advised to absorb the Core and Blood essence >

As Karsha admired the shield, he was suddenly reminded of the urgent task at hand—the Core, about the size of a basketball, lay on the ground. He swiftly retrieved it, then leaped back onto the fallen Titan's head.

"Alright, system, let's get to it," he said. Unlike previous cores that had instantly dispersed into his body, this one entered like smoke, albeit much slower.

But as the smoky energy began to permeate his body, Karsha felt his consciousness expand. Suddenly, it seemed to detach from his physical form, experiencing a strange enlightenment. Although the energy continued to enter his body, Karsha in his half-unconscious form didn't show any expressions.

Far from the domain, the shadow guards had been staring at the now-silent mountain for the past 20 minutes.

"Did he succeed? Did he kill the ScaleCrusher?" Kilian, known for panicking over even minor issues concerning the Annihilator, asked anxiously.

"How are we supposed to know? We're all standing here with you," Ayarr replied, trying to appear calm, though her worry was evident. Facing a Terror Mutant was no joke, especially for a mere Human who is just a Tier 5 cultivator in their eyes.

"Should we go there?" Alida suggested, but Dhaka shook his head firmly. "We'd have to fight through those 7 Tier 7 Dark Mutants guarding the entrance. It's too risky."

"What are we supposed to do then, just stand here and do nothing?" Kilian's frustration grew.

"Yes, that's exactly what we're going to do," Dhaka affirmed. Despite his reluctance to wait idly, he knew protecting his team came first. As their leader, ensuring their safety was non-negotiable, even if it meant they might resent his decision.

Kilian wanted to complain once more, but before he could say anything, a voice entered their heads, "Coast clear, guys, come over."

Without waiting for a reply, they vanished from their spot and instantly appeared inside the domain. They were startled by the sight of colossal snakes, so instinctively, they drew their weapons. Before they could take action, Karsha's voice rang out from atop the ScaleCrusher's head.

"Well then, I managed to kill the Unkillable," Karsha announced. The five shadow guards looked up to see Karsha, now radiating a golden aura after finishing absorbing the core.

"You... you killed it?" Ayarr asked in a shaky tone.

Karsha smiled confidently and replied, "I did, Ayarr. I killed one of the Overlords. Impressed?"