The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

Chapter 190 Awakened Xian

After discovering something to experiment with, Karsha started studying in the peaceful, vast rose garden. What he had discovered was an ancient combat method that could be harnessed by anyone, regardless of their class. These methods were similar to enhancement arrays and spell circles, but they were also different in key ways.

This method focused on using the meridians as storage spaces to hold various techniques. When activated, a spell circle would appear around the person, and depending on the runes carved into the circle, the techniques would activate. Essentially, it was a way to make someone even more powerful. However, the requirements were incredibly demanding.

Even Karsha, who had undergone the first meridian evolution, wouldn't be able to store many spell circles in his meridians. Yet, he wasn't too concerned because he knew that once he obtained Meridian Expansion Pills and Meridian Strengthening Pills, he would be able to store more.

That being said, mastery was the key. His current level of mastery was still pitiful, so creating complex spell circles required great effort and an understanding of runes. For the past three days, he had been practicing by using basic rune diagrams.

He even revisited the rune book he had bought from the system during his time on the island,

On the third day, Xian finished his absorption, and, overjoyed by his newfound gains, he quickly ran to Karsha to share the news. Karsha, who had been deeply engrossed in his rune practice, sensed Xian's presence. After carving the last rune, he left the subspace.

"Big brother, you won't believe it! I've awakened my Sea of Consciousness, and I'm not even a Sage yet! Hahaha!" Xian was ecstatic. Karsha looked at his cheerful expression, sighed inwardly, and smiled.

He hadn't expected Xian to awaken his Soul Sea, though he knew the spirit fruit Xian had consumed was on the same level as the 10,000 Demon Fruit currently in his possession.

But seeing the young man happy from awakening his sea of consciousness, Karsha couldn't help but look at the key hovering above Xian's head. It seemed that, despite Xian not having the capability to awaken a soul sea, the key had fixed that issue.

'System, can you calculate Xian's potential based on his current form?' Karsha asked. The system had undergone a second evolution, so it could now perform many more tasks.

< The person named Xian has awakened a 10-kilometer-wide spiritual space. This awakening has brought him great benefits, and based on his current comprehension speed, his potential is comparable to someone with a Saint-grade bloodline.

However, from my estimation, if the person named Xian manages to awaken his bloodline, his potential would skyrocket, even surpassing the person named Morr Durin. >

Karsha was taken aback but outwardly remained silent, continuing to watch the happy Xian. Inwardly, however, he was shaken. He knew that Xian hadn't been particularly talented, but with just one awakening, he now had potential akin to someone with a Saint-level bloodline.

Karsha's own temporary bloodline had been upgraded to the Saint stage back on the island, granting him certain benefits, so if Xian had this much potential with no bloodline, who could say how powerful he might become after tempering his meridians and awakening his bloodline?

"Good, Xian. This is indeed great. All you have to do now is create soul spaces for all the beasts you will be taming," Karsha said, patting Xian on the shoulder.

"However, you should know one thing. The kind of beast tamer I want you to become is not like the others who place slave seals on their beast companions.

You are going to use a different approach. Instead of forcing them, you're going to build trust with them and form a mutually beneficial agreement. This way, both you and the beasts will have mutual respect, and through this, you will both gain greatly."

Karsha hated slave masters—those who captured innocents and turned them into slaves. He detested such people. Although he knew some bad individuals might deserve to be slaves, he couldn't bring himself to make anyone his slave.

Even Khinux, his Mystical-grade avatar who was supposed to obey without complaint, had been treated differently. Karsha had decided to build trust with him first.

If Xian was going to follow him, Karsha knew he would have to follow his principles—no enslaving beasts, even if they were savage monsters. Forming a contract that benefits both parties is what Karsha wanted, and that's what he intended to turn Xian into a beast tamer who didn't need a slave seal.

"Don't worry, big bro. I won't become a slave master just because I have the abilities," Xian said with absolute conviction.

"Good, brother. Take these two books—one is for creating a soul space inside your soul sea, and the other is for forming contracts with beasts." Karsha handed over the technique books, which he had taken from the island when he and the shadow guards went on their treasure selection. They were all Heaven-grade, making them must-haves for anyone.

"Also, I initially planned to give you only one, since avatars require stronger soul strength from their owner, but seeing that you've awakened your soul sea, having two won't be a problem." In truth, although avatars are rare, they require significant soul energy to function properly.

Karsha had only learned this after he transmitted the Avatar technique to Starr. Avatars can only be two stages above their owner. If their cultivation base exceeds that limit, it will be suppressed. This rule exists to ensure that the owner's soul doesn't experience too much pressure.

At first, Karsha only intended to give Xian the Thundercoil Avatar, but after seeing that Xian had awakened a vast soul sea, he knew Xian could handle more than one. So, instead of just Thundercoil, he decided to add the Titan-like Avatar he had acquired from the red planet.

"I'll be giving you two Emperor-grade, Tier 7 Terror Mutant Avatars. The first one is called Zanathrax the Destroyer. It possesses earth-shaking skills and can also advance to the next tier as long as you grow stronger and feed it monster cores."

"The second is called Thundercoil, but you can call him any name you want. He is also a Tier 7 Terror Mutant, but unlike the first one, he can become a Mystical-grade avatar. Additionally, he can advance in both classes and tiers, so you'll need to become rich and feed him more so that you both grow stronger."

By the time Karsha finished his speech, Xian's jaw was almost on the floor.

"What? They are just two Tier 7 avatars—nothing to be surprised about. This big brother of yours is capable of you. If this small thing shocked you this much, then what will happen in the future when you receive even more powerful gifts?" Karsha laughed.

"Big brother, would you believe me if I told you that in all of Sunlight City, nobody has Emperor-grade avatars, let alone Terror Mutants? This is too much! If people find out, I will be hunted down and have them snatched away!" Xian panicked.

"All the more reason for you to get stronger. You are now a Beast Tamer, Xian—a Beast Tamer with two Tier 7 Emperor-grade Terror Mutants. Adding a few more beasts to your arsenal will turn you into a terrifying powerhouse, even making these Great Families hesitate to come after you."

Xian felt his heart race upon hearing Karsha's words. He indeed had Terror Mutants that could take down anyone below the Great Sage realm. Adding a few Tier 7 monsters to his collection would multiply his power many times over; even Great Sages would think twice before coming after him.

"You are right, big bro. My horizons have been broadened," Xian said with a thankful gaze.

"This is great! I will be able to farm more monster cores during the Blood Expedition!" he exclaimed, sounding even happier as he punched the air in excitement.

"What is the Blood Expedition?" Karsha asked. Hearing "blood" made him think it had to do with bloodshed, and as it stood, he required a lot of blood.

"Oh, it's the first phase of the annual Inner Disciples sect competition. Each sect selects its best and brightest Inner Disciples and sends them to a place full of savage monsters for two weeks to kill and plunder. Each member is given a token that records their kills and updates in real-time for the sect masters to see."

"The sect that gains more points after the expedition will be awarded two Tier 20 Skills and 500,000,000 high-tier spirit stones by the king. After that, there will be a tournament to determine which three sects will compete against the other sects in the other two kingdoms."

"Sounds like a fun game," Karsha said, already picturing himself absorbing gallons of blood every minute. This expedition sounded like the best place for him.

"It's a very dangerous place, big bro. There are rumors of Tier 8 and even Tier 9 monsters there. Many say there are mutants, but those are rarely found in the outer areas. Some disciples even use this time to kill their opponents since they can blame it on the monsters," Xian warned. Karsha just smiled.

The more mutants and higher-tier monsters, the better. With his plethora of skills and his soul ring, he would cause carnage in that place. And if Khinux, his number one Mystical Avatar, joined in, they would be able to raze the whole place to the ground.

"How do I get selected?" Karsha asked.

"Selection has already been finalized. The Tier 5 monster you killed for me secured my spot. However, you don't have to worry; with your abilities, the sect master will find a spot for you." Karsha nodded. He needed a spot, and even if he didn't get one, he would buy it from someone—after all, he had money to spare.

"We are a few miles from Oakwood City. We should get down and walk since we don't want to attract too much attention," Xian said. Karsha nodded and sent a telepathic message to Morr to come out.

"Moris, what are you doing here?" Xian exclaimed when he saw Morr.

"Nice to meet you too, brat," Morr smiled.