The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

< Ding! Congratulations, you have drawn your first Rune >

After eleven days of relentless inscribing, Karsha finally managed to draw his first rune. He had tirelessly attempted for ten whole days, facing failure at every turn. Yet, he never gave up and persisted until, on the eleventh day, he registered his first successful rune.

This might seem unusual, but Karsha's intelligence, especially regarding Runesmithing, was remarkable. Inside his mind were complex runes that even Grandmaster-stage Rune Masters would struggle with.

His nature as a universal enigma allowed him to grasp the intricate complexities of runes. However, when it came to the physical act of drawing them, his brain seemed to interfere.

Karsha realized that all the knowledge was jumbled in his mind. Although he had learned the basic runic symbols, his understanding of complex runes, thanks to his studies and modifications of the technique, made drawing those intricate symbols almost impossible. His brain struggled to separate the complex runes from the basic ones.

He tried many times but ended with the same result. Despite his repeated attempts, he was too knowledgeable for his own good. Since when was brilliance a problem? Karsha, who hadn't been among the brightest in school back on Earth, mused over this as he discovered the issue on the fifth day.

It was unfortunate in some way, but he managed to find the source. Once the problem was identified, his brilliant mind came up with a solution—though not a quick one. To fix his overlapping issue, he had to inscribe all the runes that were jumbled in his mind. All he had to do was draw them, whether they were right or wrong.

For five days straight, Karsha tirelessly inscribed over 100,000 runes, never ceasing until he achieved success. When he finally inscribed the correct rune, Karsha realized he had reached the threshold to begin his journey as a Rookie Rune Master. Despite being arguably the most brilliant Rune Master in the entirety of the Drone Kingdom, if such comparisons were even possible.

"Finally, I can start from kindergarten," Karsha exclaimed, a smile gracing his face and dimples appearing on both cheeks. Now that he had located a basic rune symbol, he could start drawing them based on their complexity.

He then began to inscribe the runes, almost instantly achieving success, akin to writing the alphabet in English. Karsha meticulously inscribed the key components that composed the runes, the characters that formed the intricate tapestry of the runic language.

< Ding! You have mastered all the 10,000 basic runes. You can start drawing runes now. >

After spending two whole days going through the 10,000 symbols of runes, the system message finally appeared. Karsha knew he was nowhere near the stage to start making big moves, but he felt he had achieved something incredibly profound.

Mastering all 10,000 runes within two days was a commendable feat. He didn't just barely manage to achieve it; Karsha was able to perfectly draw the runes as if he had years of experience under his belt. Under normal circumstances, he should have struggled with it, but it went more smoothly than he had expected.

Drawing runes demands focus and strong mental strength. However, to be able to inscribe them quickly, a person's soul must be very powerful. Without a strong enough soul, it is impossible to inscribe runes.

Runes are the building blocks of existence. They shape life, form the heavens and space, control the flow of time, and determine the cycle of life. Playing with them is dangerous and requires great mental capacity and soul strength.

For Karsha to be able to inscribe that many runes means he possesses all the qualities to become a great Rune Master. However, that wasn't what concerned him.

He was able to draw the runes with great precision. The feeling he got while drawing was akin to someone who had done it before. Strange as it may sound, Karsha felt a sense of déjà vu during the drawing process.

He could literally feel his soul rejoicing at every stroke of his inscriber. It was strange, but even so, Karsha felt that great things awaited him through the use of runes. When he finished with the 10,000 marks of runes, instead of using the last 82 days to focus on his training, he asked for more.

"Tell me how to use the runes in battle," he requested, his resolve firm after gaining that brief awareness of the unknown. If he can discover a way to use Runes in combat, wouldn't that be great?

< There are many ways to use runes in battle. However, these processes require great focus and concentration since your soul strength cannot handle quick inscribing amidst the battle.

The runes can be used to augment weapons, which, at your level, will only temporarily increase the weapon's damage output.

They can also be used to strengthen defenses. While this process is complex and time-consuming, there are basic runes that can elevate your defenses for a short time.

To get the best out of the runes, you need to dive into drawing formations. This is where the true strengths of runes can be utilized. Formations can take many forms: offense, defense, buffs, debuffs, and more. It all depends on your mastery.

Your intelligence and imagination also play a crucial role. You can create anything you imagine if your mastery is high enough.

When it comes to runes, there are countless possibilities. It all depends on what you want to achieve. You can draw restrictions, prohibitions, seals, arrays, and much more. >

Karsha read the system reply with excitement burning in his large golden-red eyes. He knew he had to unlock the way forward, the way to get the best of everything. Right now, he needed a way to defeat the Overlords, so he spent the past year in the Subspace training and building the strongest defense.

Now that he had achieved that, he needed a way to enhance its effect. Runes were the answer, and now that he had set his path on mastering them for unknown reasons, he wouldn't let the chance slip by.

"System, I need manuals on Concealment and Strengthening Runes," Karsha commanded, his strategic mind taking over. "If you can't face them head-on, sneak up on them," his commanding officer used to say back in the day.

Concealment would erase his presence to a certain extent, and with his Silence passive ability, he would remain even further hidden, making it difficult for his opponents to locate him.

With the strengthening runes, he would be able to bolster himself and his defenses before going into battle. Although he was already strong, adding more strength couldn't hurt.

The system instantly provided two manuals: [Chameleon Concealment] and [Titan Body].

[Chameleon Concealment] contained various methods to create runes that could hide someone's presence to a significant extent. *Titan Body* outlined strengthening techniques that a Rune Master could employ to enhance themselves and their defenses.

Karsha wasted no time and studied the two manuals, flooding his mind with various runic diagrams. There were both simple and complex diagrams that could be drawn depending on one's mastery.

After a careful analysis of all the different runes, Karsha selected one for each purpose. For concealment, he chose *Silent Breath*. This rune lowers the heartbeat and hides the person's breath, making it almost impossible for people to sense their presence, even when using spiritual senses or any other detection abilities.

Karsha considered many factors before selecting [Silent Breath]. For one, the method required only five runic symbols, and given his speed and mastery, he could draw it in under ten seconds. There were more advanced forms available, but since this was the easiest and fastest to draw, Karsha opted for it. The others could wait for now.

For the strengthening method, he picked *Self-Heal*. Similar to the ability of his [Lonely Cauldron], this rune, when applied to defenses, would automatically heal any cracks and weaknesses using the mana in the air.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Additionally, it strengthened the defense by 200%. This buff only lasted for five minutes once activated. However, drawing this rune could be accomplished in under thirty seconds, according to Karsha's estimation based on his mastery.

With these selections, Karsha felt more prepared. The next phase of his journey as a Rune Master had begun, and with his new abilities, he was ready to face the challenges ahead.

Karsha wasted no time as he began inscribing runes, striving to increase his speed as much as possible. The faster he could write, the stronger his soul and mind would become.

Two days later, Karsha paused, gazing at the purple-colored runes floating in front of him. He had been practicing tirelessly for forty-eight hours, honing his speed significantly. It may have been a minor achievement, but it was enough to potentially make a difference in the heat of battle.

The ability to draw runes amidst the chaos of combat could mean the difference between life and death in dire moments. However, it required absolute focus, a feat that not many could maintain when facing danger.

Yet, Karsha had transcended that limitation. Even before becoming a cultivator, he had faced dangers no ordinary mortal should have to endure. He had fought on the frontlines and undertaken numerous life-and-death missions. Now equipped with newfound abilities, he was fearless in the face of danger.

After a few hours of rest, Karsha stood up and decided to check on his domain. He discovered that after awakening the eight elements, the Red Eye Tiger skill had evolved, integrating all other elemental abilities into the domain, renaming it 'Death Domain.'

He hadn't fully explored it yet, but he had added a new skill: *Eternal Demon Gaze*. This skill allowed him to materialize a large demon eye that contained terror beyond mortal comprehension. Those who gazed into it would experience a world of horror.

However, since he hadn't captured any Nightmare horrors yet, the only thing the *Eternal Demon Gaze* could do was stun the target for a few seconds. But those few seconds were enough to inflict significant damage.

"What the hell?" Karsha exclaimed out loud when he activated the domain. He had expected some changes, but what he saw was beyond his expectations.