The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

Chapter 189 Subspace 2.0

Two days passed in the blink of an eye. After Karsha shocked Morr by telling him about his new sister, they had more conversation. According to Morr, after absorbing the Destiny blood, he has touched the barrier to becoming a World Boss and has also closed the gap to ascend to Tier 9.

This, of course, is a great development. If he becomes a World Boss, he will be able to crush all those at the Great Sage stage, even if he remains at Tier 8.

However, the process of reaching Tier 9 and becoming a World Boss won't be easy. He will have to endure a heavenly tribulation when ascending to Tier 9 and for each subsequent Tier. To become a World Boss, he will have to undergo a trial that he will only discover when the time comes.

In short, when he leaves for the island, he plans to go into seclusion for perhaps a year or two, depending on how long it takes to become a World Boss finally. He intends to become a World Boss first before attempting to ascend to Tier 9.

After a few discussions, Karsha gave him 10 Tier 8 cores to absorb gradually. Morr took them to another room below deck and began the absorption process, leaving Karsha alone at the bow of the boat. Karsha increased the boat's speed and went into meditation after consuming some heaven-defying herbs that enhanced his mental capacity, waiting for the system to fully upgrade.

A few hours later, the 7-day wait was over, and a message Karsha had been eagerly anticipating finally appeared in his vision.

< Ding! System Subspace upgrade successfully. The system Subspace has now become more developed and powerful than before. Current Version: 2.0 >

< The system Subspace has unlocked some features that will further make the host comprehension and training faster and more efficient. >

< New Features >

1. The host can now create perfect clones of people and beasts he has seen. These clones will have the strength and skills of the original person or beast.

Note: The skills included will depend on how much the host knows about the individual or creature.

2. All clones created by the host can have their cultivation base increase up to five Tiers above the host. These clones will have the total attack power of the person or beast they were cloned from.

Note: It is recommended that the host observe the person or beast at least once so the system can capture their data. Using the third eye to view them is also permitted.

3. The host can increase the Tier of any skill for any clone created.

4. The host can transfer live items from his Soul Sea into the subspace. Any item from the Soul Sea that is destroyed inside the subspace will respawn back inside the Soul Sea. Find your next adventure on empire

5. With the system's assistance, the host can create any form of challenge inside the subspace.

[Requirement for next upgrade: 500,000 Tier 7 Cores, 200,000 Tier 8 Monster Cores, 50,000 Tier 9 Monster Cores]

"Damn, these are some major changes," Karsha smiled and instantly dived into the subspace. His consciousness was pulled into the subspace, leaving his body outside.

"Huh, I can now feel my surroundings outside even when I'm inside the subspace," Karsha said, shocked to discover this new ability— something he couldn't do before.

Previously, his entire consciousness would be pulled into the subspace, leaving him vulnerable on the outside. But it seemed that the issue had been resolved now.

"Hmm, it seems the changes are much more significant than I anticipated." Karsha appeared in the same barren grassland he always arrived at; however, this time, instead of a clone standing before him, a message appeared.

< Select Region >

1. Blood Desert

2. Scorched Earth

3. Nirvana

4. Battlefield

5. Rose Garden

6. Everlasting Mountains

"Hmm, where should I go?" Karsha pondered for a while before selecting the Blood Desert. He didn't care where he was taken; as long as he could finally take some action, he wouldn't complain.

As soon as he selected the battlefield, Karsha was teleported to the Blood Desert. He was immediately engulfed by a vast expanse of red dunes stretching as far as the eye could see.

The sky was a haunting crimson, casting an eerie glow over the landscape. Scattered throughout the desert were jagged black rocks and the skeletal remains of long-dead creatures.

Karsha was stunned beyond his imagination, staring at the endless red dunes. What shocked him even more were the occasional, fierce sandstorms whipping through the area, carrying the scent of iron and leaving behind a trail of desolation. The air was dry and heavy, but Karsha seemed to be coping well despite the harsh environment.

"This place… I think it's perfect for training," Karsha said. Having endured harsher training in his past life, he knew the benefits of training in such conditions.

"System, has the time changed, or is it still the same?"

<It's the same.>

Karsha didn't object. Twenty-four hours inside the subspace was still equivalent to one hour outside. That hadn't changed, but he knew other things had, and he intended to find out soon.

"Let's start with the basics." A rune knife appeared in Karsha's hand, and he began drawing random runes in the air. "I knew it— my comprehension speed, as well as my mind and soul strength, are stronger in this space." After ten minutes of drawing, Karsha noticed several changes in the subspace.

First, his comprehension speed had increased by many folds. He could tell that his current speed was faster than when he used the Time Tablet back on the island. Although he had already comprehended the 10,000 runes, the 666 runes, and the 66 runes, his understanding wasn't flawless.

However, inside the subspace now, both his speed and depth of comprehension had skyrocketed.

Second, his mind and soul strength had also increased. Runes are like the building blocks of nature, and the ability to draw them out of thin air comes with karmic suppression. Karma essentially represents one's influence over the heavens.

The heavens suppress anything that challenges their order, so using runes to alter the rules means the heavens won't sit idle.

Thus, when drawing runes, he needed mental strength to resist the pressure and soul strength to withstand the suppression. If his mental strength wasn't strong enough, he wouldn't be able to draw complex rune diagrams.

However, inside the subspace, both his soul and mind had grown much stronger. In truth, Karsha already possessed a far stronger mind and soul compared to most experts.

"System, transfer the Arcane Codex to the subspace and change the location to a calmer and more soothing place. I'll use this time to learn a few more runes." The Arcane Codex appeared in front of him as he was transported to a whole new place—the Rose Garden.

Entering the Rose Garden, Karsha was greeted by a breathtakingly beautiful and meticulously maintained space. Rows upon rows of roses in every conceivable color bloomed in perfect harmony, their petals glistening with morning dew.

Winding cobblestone paths led through the garden, flanked by elegant wrought-iron benches and delicate fountains tinkling with crystal-clear water. The air was filled with the intoxicating scent of roses, mingling with the gentle hum of bees and the flutter of butterflies.

Tall hedges and trellises adorned with climbing roses created secluded, enchanting alcoves perfect for quiet reflection and relaxation.

Karsha moved through the space, admiring its beauty. After walking through the relaxing environment for a while, he stopped beneath a tree whose branches and leaves were woven into a beautiful canopy. The air beneath it was rich and calming, making Karsha feel his mind settle, his body lighten, and his soul energize.

"Damn, my Monster Cores weren't wasted," Karsha laughed heartily and began flipping through the Arcane Codex. He saw many powerful rune diagrams that could perform heaven-defying feats.

Runes to slow down time, teleport, heal, defend, attack, and create—there were too many to choose from. He even found a whole section of the book, over 200 pages long, dedicated solely to the Paperman Rune Sorcerer.

If he mastered it, he would be able to create Papermen that he could control from a distance. Old Man Teye had millions of Papermen handling all the day-to-day activities on the Red Planet. It was a way to save time and energy. However, while that might be useful for most people, Karsha's only focus was creating Papermen for combat.

While having help around the house would be great, creating soldiers out of paper would be an even better achievement. But he wasn't yet at the level to start. He needed more training and a deeper understanding of the runes. In fact, he noticed a marking on the pages indicating that even Old Man Teye had only managed to master up to 100 pages.

Although he may seem arrogant to most, Karsha knew his comprehension speed was several times faster than Old Man Teye's. So, even though he hadn't started yet, he was confident he would surpass him once he began mastering the craft.

"The ability to carve enhancements into weapons and armor... how far does Rune Sorcery go?" Karsha was flabbergasted by how much he could do with runes. With his current abilities, if he focused, he could already handle Tier 2 runes and arrays.

Although that might seem pitiful to some, Karsha specialized in Rune Sorcery, meaning that any Tier 2 array he created would have a complexity and strength several times higher than someone who only specialized in arrays.

In short, Karsha was learning the runes using immortal, primordial, or ancient languages, while modern array masters were merely using the generic forms of the runes. This automatically gave Karsha more control and understanding than the current generation of Array and Formation Masters.

"Runic Spell Circles for Combat," Karsha read the title aloud, feeling a tugging sensation deep within him as if something was awakening. It was as though whatever it was wanted him to see that particular section. Karsha didn't say anything, but he smiled.

'Time to see if I can further elevate my strength through runes,' he thought, excited at the prospect.