The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

"I see you've been expecting me. Lucky me, I guess..." Karsha threw out a sarcastic comment despite the terrifying sight of the snake.

The serpent stared at him for a long moment before speaking, its voice rumbling ominously through the mist. "You've got nerve coming after the rulers of this island. Since Titan couldn't kill you, I'll ensure your end here." It roared, stirring the air with a misty charge.

Karsha swiftly distanced himself using his movement technique, but before he could widen the gap, the snake merged into the swamp and vanished.

Hovering 2 meters above ground, Karsha activated his domain, sensing the serpent's movements beneath the murky waters.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Maintaining composure, Karsha smiled faintly and triggered two variations of his domain: [Call of the Spear] and [Earth Prison]. The ground beneath transformed into sandy mud, limiting the snake's mobility. Ice spears rained down from above. The [Earth Prison] Variation can muddy or sandy the ground when activated.

Although it will only be a minimal effect, it still is enough to restrict the movement of the monster inside the swamp.

"Quit hiding and fight like the monster you are!" Karsha taunted, though he noted the spears' damage output was minimal.

To inflict serious damage, the snake needs to leave the swamp and confront him head-on. But that's not its style—it thrives by blending into its surroundings and using that advantage to overpower its prey. Karsha knew this well, especially since one of its abilities was merging with the swamp itself.

"The air here's toxic. Can't let this drag on," Karsha muttered to himself, already formulating a plan. The mist began to swirl within his domain, obscuring the air with a thick fog. If Karsha didn't take down the snake soon, he might have to deactivate his domain, which would restore 60% of the snake's strength it had absorbed.

It seemed like a losing battle for Karsha, but he had an ace up his sleeve that the snake didn't—his extensive skillset, including the second form of his domain second variation called 'All in One'. This particular skill cost a hefty 30,000 MP, but Karsha wasn't phased. Since his clash with the first Overlord, he'd amassed over a hundred thousand points in Mana.

Now, he could conjure a dozen spears instantly, and thanks to his enhanced regeneration, he could recover his Mana in under five seconds.

Karsha raised his hand, conjuring four spears infused with all eight elements. He unleashed them on the unsuspecting creature, which quickly realized it was facing a formidable opponent. The ten-meter spears struck deep into the ground as Karsha deftly maneuvered within his domain, always a step ahead of the monstrous snake.

"Oh, crap!" Karsha exclaimed as he was thrown off his hoverboard, narrowly dodging a bone-like spear nearly five meters long. The creature activated its 'Corrosive Spine' ability, launching projectiles at Karsha, who struggled to evade on the uneven ground.

"Damn it!" A bone spear grazed his hand, deflected by his now thicker and tougher skin thanks to his Iron body and symbiotic skin.

Five projectiles aimed at Karsha's chest forced him to dodge, only to be met by another volley. With little time to react, Karsha swiftly employed one of the eight movement techniques he had mastered.

Using the Tempest Flicker's technique, he transformed into a bolt of lightning, allowing the projectiles to pass harmlessly through him. Seizing this brief advantage, Karsha blinked away from the creature and drew his swords.

The monster's head and back were exposed, but its two weaknesses remained hidden underneath. To exploit them, Karsha needed to force the creature to reveal its entire body.

"Two fiery arcs, imbued with Golden Aura and Sword Aura, erupted from Karsha's swords and struck the creature's head. Two more followed in rapid succession, then another. Despite the powerful onslaught, the creature remained submerged beneath the murky waters.

"This thing's more cunning than I thought," Karsha muttered inwardly, undeterred. If exploiting weaknesses wasn't an option, brute force would have to suffice—the approach he had initially planned.

Meanwhile, the fog thickened, making the air dense and increasingly hazardous. Less than thirty minutes had passed, and Karsha's domain was already turning into a hostile environment.

"Call of the Flame," he commanded, followed by "Fire Beam!"

Karsha's left sword burst into flames, while his right sword also ignited with a more intense infernal energy. The left sword, known as [Call of the Flame], drew upon 80% of its fire essence, unleashing a devastating blast that scorched everything in its path.

With one of his three legendary-grade swords in hand, obtained after completing the Firestone quest to awaken the fire element, Karsha raised both swords high. His eyes blazed with fury as he brought them down in a vertical slash. A torrent of fire surged from the blade, transforming into a massive lion that charged at the creature.

Sensing the impending danger, the colossal snake raised its head and coiled defensively.

The fiery lion was followed closely by the fire beam attack, crashing into the snake's body and eliciting a roar of agony.

"Take that, you punk!" Karsha shouted triumphantly, then swiftly activated two more skills.

"Agni Sea Flame," he commanded, and simultaneously, "Ice Queen Wrath."

Under normal circumstances, fire and ice would oppose each other due to their elemental natures. However, being wielded by Karsha, these conflicting elements worked in tandem.

To his left, a sea of flames spread out, burning a swath 500 meters wide, while to his right, the ground froze over, revealing the majestic Avatar of the Ice Queen standing tall.

"Flame Serpent Summon!" Karsha called out, combining it with "Ice Queen Wrath."

"Hundreds of ten-meter-long snakes materialized, spewing fire in all directions. The Overlord roared once more, its agony palpable this time. Karsha grinned, and the Ice Queen joined the fray.

Instantly, the domain's temperature plummeted below freezing. Countless ice shards materialized and homed in on the Overlord, freezing it in place for a brief three seconds.

The shards pelted down relentlessly, each causing the snake's cries of pain to intensify. The flames were snuffed out, leaving nothing but ice within the domain.

"Ouch!" Karsha exclaimed aloud as acid splashed onto his arm. His armor offered no protection against the pain. Meanwhile, the Overlord retaliated with its Acid Spray ability, hurling acid at Karsha while enduring the icy assault from the Ice Queen.

The thickening mist threatened to obscure Karsha's vision entirely, casting a veil over the battlefield. If he doesn't make a breakthrough soon, he will suffocate from the mist now almost covering the entire domain.

"Should I use it?" Karsha pondered the idea of employing the Dark Prince Hell Art, but after a moment's consideration, he dismissed the thought.

He wanted to test his limits without resorting to his trump cards. Besides the Dark Prince Hell Art, he also possessed the Death Scripture. However, the risk associated with sacrificing HP for power made him hesitant to use it, relegating it strictly to a last resort.

Summoning the Agni Sword was another powerful option, but its use could prove fatal to both him and his target, adding to his reservations. Therefore, he planned to rely on his other skills during this battle, ensuring they were capable of aiding him effectively. Avoiding close combat with the snake due to its danger, he assessed his options carefully.

"I can't keep this up." With the mist thickening and his vision already blurring before thirty minutes had passed, Karsha faced the prospect of losing his senses and potentially perishing within his domain if he didn't deactivate it soon.

"Use it now, deal with the consequences later." Focusing yin-yang lightning into his sword, Karsha swung, creating a spectacular yet lethal arc of lightning. The arc landed gracefully on the hard skin bursting into a wave of lightning. The creature howled in agony, causing the entire domain to tremble.

In response, the snake surged from the depths, roaring furiously at Karsha. "Human!" Its voice dripped with murderous rage, but Karsha met its glare with a smug smile.

"Now that you're out, why don't I send you on your way?" Karsha declared as his glaive crackled with electricity and shot toward the creature's eye.

The snake swiftly dodged by plunging back into the swamp. Like a volcano, it erupted from the murky waters and lunged at Karsha.

Karsha smirked, murmuring, "This is where your story ends." Six spears surged forward, aimed at the creature's neck glands. It coiled defensively, using its armored back to deflect the spears. However, in that same instant, a voice echoed in its mind.

"So long, sucker." The glaive streaked at lightning speed, slicing open a ten-meter stretch of the Overlord's belly, unleashing a torrent of blood.

Undeterred, Karsha pressed on. Three icy spears followed, piercing the open wound and sealing the creature's fate. With a resounding thud, the seventy-meter-long snake collapsed, spraying water everywhere.

Gasping for air, Karsha didn't wait for the system to announce the kill before deactivating his domain. He had barely held on in those final moments.

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