The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

After harvesting the blood from the experts sent from Oakwood City to kill him and seize his soul weapon, Karsha returned to the sect. He had been away for the past three days, leaving behind four beautiful ladies.

As he reentered the city and approached the sect, he noticed several carriages leaving. He could sense powerful auras within them, indicating that the occupants were formidable experts. Karsha already knew why these people were coming and going from the sect.

A surge of powerful energy had recently caused over a hundred thousand disciples to break through their bottlenecks within minutes. Around twelve disciples even advanced to the Sage stage and stabilized their foundations during this time. Additionally, over ten core disciples advanced by two minor stages in their Sage cultivation bases. If that wasn't magical, then what was?

As news of these bizarre occurrences spread, numerous powerhouses came to investigate. If they could obtain such a mysterious power, they could nurture powerful cultivators within months. However, their efforts were in vain, as the elders who greeted them—despite knowing what had transpired—refused to divulge any information. Initially, the situation was peaceful, but as more powerful figures arrived, some resorted to intimidation.

It began as mere intimidation, but as days passed, these individuals grew increasingly aggressive. Some were stuck in the early stages of the Great Sage realm, so any advantage was worth fighting for. When the sect elders refused to yield to their demands, a few even attempted to use force. Although it's against the rules for outsiders to confront a sect without a valid reason, most of these Great Sages were rogue cultivators who cared little for regulations.

However, just a few hours ago, as tensions were about to escalate further, the terrifying Sect Master, unseen for the past fifteen years, suddenly appeared and subdued them all. When Yi Ran appeared, the arrogant rogue cultivators were horrified. They knew who she was and what she was capable of. So seeing her return after so many years and radiating a Level 7 Great Sage aura left them in a state of terror.

Fortunately for them, Yi Ran was in a good mood and let them off with a warning. After compensating the sect for the trouble they had caused, the intruders began to leave. News of the return of Immortal Fairy Yi Ran quickly spread throughout the city and across the entire kingdom.

Yi Ran was a rare beauty who captured many hearts years ago. Having been with the sect for over 600 years, she was widely known. A sword maiden with formidable fire attacks, Yi Ran led an assault 15 years ago, alongside the sect elders and some core students, into a Tier 9 Dimensional Gate to save countless lives.

When the gate opened near the sect, everyone knew that if it wasn't cleared, the oncoming tide would overwhelm even Sunlight City. After an intense battle that lasted many hours, no one heard from her again. So, news of her return after 15 years stirred many emotions.

Naturally, Karsha was oblivious to all this, as he'd been busy harvesting blood like a palm wine tapper.

"Brother Karsha, how are you doing?" Just as Karsha was about to walk through the sect gate, a familiar voice reached his ears. He turned to see a young man he'd interacted with a few weeks prior.

"Big Brother Mat, I'm doing great, as you can see. How about you? Living your best life yet?" Karsha replied with a teasing smile at the guard he'd befriended a few weeks ago.

"It's all thanks to you, Brother Karsha." Mat bowed slightly, causing the other guards to raise their eyebrows briefly before brushing it off. They were used to seeing some guards gain favor with powerful sect disciples and heirs. Their curiosity was piqued, however, since none of them recognized Karsha, they let it slide. Though he was handsome, his carefree demeanor suggested he lacked a powerful background, unlike the often-arrogant heirs they had encountered.

"No need to thank me. Since you see me as your brother, it's only natural for us to help each other," Karsha said, patting Mat on the shoulder. The other guards exchanged curious looks, but Karsha didn't mind. The real reason he'd befriended Mat was his stats. Although Mat was merely a first-level Grandmaster stage cultivator, Karsha had seen something remarkable when he'd checked his information three weeks ago.

Name: Mat James

Age: 57

Bloodline: Unknown (Monarch- Dormant)

Cultivation: Lv1 Grandmaster

Mood: Neutral

Strength: 3,900

Agility: 3,600

Defense: 3,700

Mental: 4,100

Soul: ??????

Attack Power: 3,000 ~3,400

Mat's stats were bizarre. Karsha had once tasted Sage-grade blood on the island and knew that a being with such a bloodline would be vastly stronger than others with inferior bloodlines. Though Mat's bloodline was currently unknown and dormant, granting him no benefits yet, Karsha wanted to get close to him, learn more about him, and make him his eyes and ears within the sect.

"Brother Karsha, will you be joining this year's Blood Expedition?" Mat asked as they began walking in the direction of the Golden Mansion. He had some free time, as his shift wouldn't begin for another three days.

"Yes, I will," Karsha replied. "Why do you ask? Is there something I should know?"

"Well, it's just that this year's expedition has stirred up a lot of excitement. I don't know if you've heard, but some strange things have been happening in the sect recently."

Karsha shook his head. "I've been away from the sect, so I don't know much."

"I'll fill you in. First, the Sect Leader reappeared about a day ago after 15 years. This created huge waves, and many powerhouses will likely come to the sect to pay their respects. After all, the Immortal Fairy Yi Ran saved the sect and averted a potential disaster years ago."This time, the sect will be filled with powerful figures, so it might be wise to stay low for now.

"Secondly, aside from Immortal Fairy Yi Ran, three more beauties have appeared, stirring the entire sect. Two days ago, the arrival of Fairy June, Fairy Mei Lin, and another unknown fairy sent shockwaves through the sect. Even ten core disciples came out of seclusion as the news spread.

"I'm not sure if you know, but Fairy Mei Lin and Fairy June have been the cause of many battles within the sect. Now that they've reappeared, things are livelier than ever. Most male disciples will soon start issuing challenges, so it's best not to show any interest in the fairies until you reach the Sage stage.

"The core disciples are terrifyingly powerful, so be cautious and avoid getting on their bad side. Even if they don't confront you directly, they'll send their followers after you during the Blood Expedition. I've heard that twelve new disciples have recently broken through to the Sage stage and will be joining this year's expedition. Some have even laid claim to the new fairy, so it's best to steer clear of her as well."

Karsha could only smile and nod in response.

Though grateful to Mat for looking out for him, Karsha couldn't help but smile. Whether it was the Sect Leader or the three Fairies, he had already drilled them. All these hot-blooded fools were pining over something they could never have.

Even if he wasn't inclined to chase after these Fairies, Karsha would never stoop to the petty act of issuing a challenge to anyone else who pursued them. However, he wouldn't hesitate to teach a lesson to anyone who dared challenge him.

"Thank you for the advice, Brother Mat. I won't risk my life over a Fairy," Karsha replied with a hidden smile. Not long ago, he had literally faced ten terrifying opponents in a life-or-death battle for a Fairy.

"By the way, do you know who the ten Core Disciples who came out of seclusion are, and the identities of the twelve new Sages?" Karsha asked. He had sensed some powerful auras while passing over the sect's core area but hadn't paid much attention then. Now, knowing they might come after his women, he needed information. Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire

Unfortunately, Big Brother Mat didn't know their identities. All he knew was that most of the twelve new Sages were heirs from the Great Families. Karsha couldn't help but smile bitterly at this. The so-called Great Families had already angered him and sent assassins after him.

Helping their heirs to break through was something he wouldn't willingly do—even with a weapon to his neck. Yet, it seemed his actions had inadvertently benefited them. But that also worked in his favor; killing these heirs would deliver a significant blow to the Great Families. They regarded these heirs as generational geniuses, so their deaths, especially now that they had become Sages, would be a major setback. Given a few years and ample resources, these heirs could become powerful Sages, but Karsha wasn't about to let that happen.

After spending some time learning more about the inner workings of the sect, Karsha left and returned to the Golden Mansion. Upon arrival, he went to the Sect Elders to finally collect on a transaction he had initiated three weeks prior. If everything went well, he would be leaving with hundreds of Tier 5 skill books. With those in hand, he could enter seclusion and further enhance the power of his domain skill.