The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

Chapter 188 The Shadows

When Karsha returned to the flying boat, Morr was still in his meditation posture. He seemed to be in a state of enlightenment. Karsha didn't bother him. He knew the process after absorbing the Destiny Blood would take time to awaken whatever lay dormant within Morr.

Morr had now become someone who had finally taken their destiny into his own hands.

He had broken free of the shackles of fate and could now embark on the path of true cultivation, where all his actions would be dictated by his own will. There was no turning back. The more he focused on himself and the more he paid attention to his true path, the higher he would soar, unimpeded by anything.

The ability to break free from destiny's confinement was something to be cherished, and with Karsha as the overlord, capable of helping those around him, he would one day walk the path of the Absolute, where he could confidently look down on anyone, even gods.

'I should also become stronger so that those around me won't look down on me,' Karsha sighed inwardly, a proud and satisfied smile playing on his lips. Currently, he is weaker than almost everyone around him. Though he wouldn't admit it, even the shadow guards could crush him now that they had mutated and become heavenly beings.

'I have a lot to do,' Karsha thought, realizing he was still lacking. Indeed, he had much to accomplish. He needed to master his skills, refine his techniques, delve into alchemy and rune sorcery, and exact his revenge.

Though he didn't remember all the details of why Austin's parents had crippled his meridians, he knew one thing: three families were responsible for killing his own, and he would not rest until he had his revenge.

"Varon, oh Varon, I, Karsha Damon, the untamed General, will use you as a stepping stone," he vowed. Initially, his animosity had been directed solely at Vance, but after Hugh sent assassins after him, Karsha knew he had to target the entire family.

However, he was still too weak, so for now, he would play a game of hide-and-strike with them. Once his first core was saturated, he would begin making bold moves.

What Karsha didn't know was that the Varon family, along with two other families, were responsible for his family's annihilation, and now they had set their sights on him. Whether he liked it or not, bloodshed was inevitable, and it would determine who lived and who died.

Karsha looked at Morr sitting and smiled. He wasn't stupid; he knew these Great Families were not something he could easily annihilate with his strength alone. Even if he could take down a single family, what about the other two?

They wouldn't just sit there and watch their allies be destroyed. Karsha couldn't do it alone, but that wasn't something he had to worry about.

There was more—he had the Shadow Guards and the whole island behind him. If he wanted, he could unleash armies of snakes on these brazen families. But that would be shameless. He needed to cut them down by himself. However, having a few snakes by his side seemed like a good idea. The only thing he needed right now was the identity of the three families.

Karsha sighed and retrieved all the Tier 7 cores he had, then started absorbing them into his core. Over 300 Tier 7 cores were absorbed within 10 minutes, but only a small change appeared in his core. Karsha smiled; he knew he would need not only the Cores but also blood and treasures.

Once he finished with Lady Yi Ran's cure, he would leave for a while to ensure his core was fully saturated before making his move.

A while later, Morr opened his eyes. A golden hue flashed across them when he opened them, but it was immediately replaced by his natural ocean-blue color.

"I've been meaning to ask—why do you look more human than those on the island? Although Lady Illo and the others have flawless human bodies, their eyes can easily be recognized. But yours are different. They're more human-like." If not for the system info, Karsha would have doubted that Morr was a Snake Beast.

"My innate talent allows me to camouflage and disguise myself with almost flawless control," said Morr.

"What is your innate talent?" Karsha asked. He had recently gained an innate ability, his third eye, which formed when he absorbed the Demon Fruit. While it seemed like an incredible power, Karsha could sense there was more to it.

However, what he didn't know was that the innate talents of beasts function much like the constitutions or physiques of humans—only more advanced. For beasts, their innate talent acts as the source of all their abilities, giving them skills, techniques, and even physical enhancements. This is why, naturally, monsters are stronger than humans.

They are born with skills already ingrained in their very bones, unlike humans who must learn and adapt to their abilities. A beast's innate talent is an enviable trait, and those with powerful talents are blessed with the potential to ascend mountains and split rivers. As they grow, their strength increases, and so too does the power of their talent.

"My innate talent is called Shadows. It allows me to become a shadow, enhancing both my speed and combat strength. The more shadows I create, the stronger I become. These shadows also possess unique abilities. It was my soul shadow that saved me 45 years ago by sacrificing itself to form a bond with a human healer.

I also have a shadow for disguise, which is how I managed to appear almost human," Morr answered with a slightly sad expression. He treated his shadows with deep respect, and the loss of one was a huge blow to him. Explore stories on empire

"Sorry to hear that. But how many shadows do you have now?" Karsha asked. He could only see one shadow behind Morr and was curious. However, to his surprise, the single shadow moved the moment he asked. It shifted and, like an opening door, revealed seven distinct shadows standing around Morr.

"Sev... Seven?" Morr exclaimed in shock when he saw the seven shadows. He was taken aback. "Aren't they your shadows? Why do you seem surprised?" The look on Morr's face was genuine, meaning he was truly shocked by the appearance of the seven shadows.

One of the shadows walked forward and transformed into a tangible form of Morr. It smiled at him and gave a slight nod.

"You're back..." Morr's voice trembled at this point. "Good, good..." Tears fell from his eyes. The shadow standing before him was the soul shadow that had sacrificed itself 45 years ago. Seeing it again brought a wave of emotion to Morr. Karsha stood quietly on the side, watching the scene unfold.

He could tell something significant had happened during the Destiny Awakening ritual. The fact that Morr seemed surprised meant something extraordinary indeed had occurred.

"Thank you," Morr said, looking at Karsha.

"It was nothing. Now that we are bonded, we can only help each other rise in the future—no need to be thankful." Karsha smiled, "But why is that fella staring at me like that? He's giving me the creeps," Karsha said, pointing at one of the shadows.

Morr smiled and replied, "He's one of the new additions. When I reached Tier 7, I awakened five shadows, but during the battle 45 years ago, I lost my Soul Shadow, leaving me with only four." Four shadows stepped forward. "This is my Disguise Shadow, Speed Shadow, Strength Shadow, and Health Shadow.

As their names imply, they enhance my disguise, speed, strength, and health. And unless they sacrifice themselves or I die, no one can kill them.

As for the last two, this one is called Path Shadow. Once I become a Tier 9 existence, I will be able to form a more powerful path, a path that will determine my future.

And this guy," Morr said, pointing at the shadow Karsha had mentioned, "is my Chaos Shadow. From the look of things, he is the strongest of them all. Although you might not know, we beasts have a higher affinity for the Chaos Law. With the Chaos Shadow, once I ascend beyond Tier 9, my chances of forming a connection with the Chaos Law are much higher than most—it's almost guaranteed.

So naturally, his strength makes him look down on others."

"Oh, I see. You've reaped some great benefits from this encounter," Karsha nodded with a satisfied smile.

"Little fella, no need to be like that. Look at your friends—they're all happy and lively. If you keep acting this way, none of them will want to be friends with you," Karsha teased, waving at the Chaos Shadow and smiling.

He was impressed by the gains Morr had achieved this time. Having shadows that not only add to one's strength but also possess unique abilities was unheard of. Karsha knew that although Morr had casually introduced them, they were much more powerful than they seemed.

For one to sacrifice itself so its master could live meant they were not only strong but also incredibly loyal.

"Xian and I are heading to his hometown to gather some alchemy ingredients. Do you want to tag along, or would you prefer to return to the island? Your family would be happy to see you," Karsha asked.

Morr thought for a few seconds before replying, "I will escort you and Xian. It seems you've offended some people, and they won't let you off easily. I've even killed a few," he added with a grim smile.

Karsha smiled back, knowing the three Sages wouldn't be coming after them—Morr had already dealt with them. Ever since arriving in Sunlight City, Morr had been helping them, honoring his promise to Xian's grandfather to keep an eye on Xian.

When the Varon family made their move against Karsha, Morr intervened. The last three Sages had simply been unlucky—they had hidden in the same area where Morr was lying in wait, and he killed them to maintain his cover.

"Okay," Karsha said. "This will also give me some time to buy a few things for Starr. By the way, did you know you have another sister?"

Morr just looked at him with a blank expression.