The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

After seeing the effect of the fire beam at SSS-Level mastery, Karsha became happy, ready to comprehend it and start using it. Although the SS Level is incredibly powerful. compared to what he has just witnessed from the SSS-Level, the difference is heaven and earth.

"Let's do this, partner," he said, a determined glint in his eyes.

The clone raised its sword and slashed it down, sending out a 50-meter-long arc of pure flames. The ground shook, trees were incinerated, and jagged rocks were reduced to molten rubble. The sheer power was breathtaking, but Karsha knew he needed to understand every aspect of this skill.

For days, the clone relentlessly practiced the Fire Beam skill at its SSS level mastery. Each slash produced the same devastating effect: arcs of crimson flames that tore through the landscape, leaving destruction in their wake. Karsha observed closely, focusing on the minutiae of each attack, trying to grasp the full extent of the skill's power.

During the first few days, Karsha noticed the temperature around them rising exponentially every time the skill was used. It wasn't just the fire's heat; the very air seemed to vibrate with energy. The flames themselves were alive, swirling with a potent mix of power and fury.

The clone didn't tire, endlessly performing the skill, creating a rhythm that Karsha studied intently. He noted the way the flames moved and the way they interacted with the environment. After seeing the flame arc about 300 times, Karsha started to notice some strange runes that danced around the edges of each fiery arc.

They appeared faint yet there are there, so the moment he saw them, he knew he had changed upon something. He immediately knew that was what he should focus on.

By the second week, Karsha began to discern patterns in the runes. They weren't random; they had a purpose. Each rune seemed to enhance a specific aspect of the flames, from their intensity to their speed and even their ability to penetrate through obstacles.

"There's something more to these runes, they are like parasites sucking the energy in the air" Karsha muttered, his curiosity piqued.

After discovering that, he took out the arcane codex he got from the red planet. He spent some time poring into the various runes that have parasitic functions trying to find any information he could start his comprehension from. He wanted to understand their origin and how they were enhancing his Fire Beam skill. His studies revealed little, but his determination never wavered.

He saw that some skills after being mastered to a certain degree, those runes will show and before the mastery of the skill can be enhanced, he will have to comprehend those runes. They are laws tailored to the skill only. So knowing this, he dived back into the practice paying closer attention to the runes.

By the end of the third week, Karsha noticed a significant change in the skill's execution. The runes had become more prominent, their glow more intense. It was as if they were reacting to his clone's repeated use of the skill, becoming more integrated and powerful with each iteration. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire

However, in reality, those runes started to glow mainly due to Karsha finally understanding them. The more he comprehends the intricacies behind them, they begin to show their true selves.

After many days of using the skill, one particular day as the clone executed yet another Fire Beam, Karsha's eyes widened. The runes seemed to pulse with energy, synchronizing with the flames. The resulting arc was not just a destructive force but a symphony of power and precision.

"That's it," Karsha exclaimed. "The runes are the key. They aren't just enhancing the skill; they're evolving it, they are enhancing the potency by adding to the energy within and outside the skill"

He instructed his clone to continue practicing while he focused on deciphering the runes. Each day brought new insights. He realized that the runes were ancient symbols of power, each representing a different aspect of the fire elemental force. When combined with the Fire Beam skill, they created a synergistic effect that amplified the skill's power exponentially.

After practicing for a while, Karsha seems to have again some form of enlightenment. His understanding of the runes has reached an unprecedented level.

Karsha spent hours meditating, visualizing the runes, and integrating them into his understanding of the skill. He practiced with his clone, mirroring its movements and feeling the energy of the runes flow through him.

By the fourth week, he had a breakthrough. He could see the runes in his mind's eye, feel their power coursing through him. When he and his clone unleashed the Fire Beam together, the resulting arc was a magnificent display of controlled chaos. The flames were hotter, the arc faster, and the destruction more precise.

"This is it," Karsha said, a sense of satisfaction washing over him. "The true potential of the Fire Beam skill. I can finally see the way forward. The system was right; if I had upgraded the skill before gaining this enlightenment, I wouldn't have discovered this potential."

As if on cue, the system chimed in:

< Ding! Congratulations, you have attained SSS-Level Mastery of Fire Beam Skill >

"System, upgrade the Fire Beam skill to Tier 20," Karsha commanded, feeling a surge of anticipation. Now that he had unlocked the true potential of the Fire Beam skill, it was time to push it even further.

< Ding! Congratulations, your skill Fire Beam has been upgraded to Tier 20 >

< Ding! Your skill Fire Beam has evolved. New form unlocked: One Slash Annihilation >

[One Slash Annihilation]

-- Charge the Fire Runes with enough Essence and unleash a sword attack that cuts everything in its path, leaving chaos in its wake. Note: The more fire essence used, the higher the damage output.

"Damn, this is one crazy addition to the Rapid Slash, Fire Beam Slash, One Slash Kill package," Karsha muttered, reading the description of the new skill. "Gotta try it out."

Excited by the new development, Karsha began charging the runes with fire essence. The runes glowed with an intense crimson light, but his sword remained calm, not even showing a hint of the power being amassed within it.

He aimed toward the forest part of the training space, where miles of towering trees stood tall. With a deep breath, he focused all his energy into the blade, feeling the fire essence build up to an almost unbearable level.

"One Slash Annihilation!" he shouted, swinging his sword with all his might.

The moment the blade moved, a massive wave of energy erupted from it. The Fire Runes blazed brightly, unleashing a devastating arc of fire that surged forward like a tidal wave. The attack was so fast and powerful that the forest didn't stand a chance.

The arc of fire cut through the trees effortlessly, reducing everything in its path to ashes. The sheer force of the attack caused the ground to tremble, and the air to sizzle with heat. The towering trees, once proud and majestic, were now nothing but smoldering remains.

Karsha watched in awe as the attack continued its destructive path, leaving a wide swath of devastation in its wake. The forest, once a dense and vibrant expanse, was now a charred wasteland.

"This is incredible," he thought, a mix of excitement and satisfaction coursing through him. "The power of the One Slash Annihilation is several times more destructive than the One Slash kill. This is just too awesome, this is more than I can ask for. Damn, even with just 10% fire essence, I was able to cause this much destruction"

As the last remnants of the attack faded away, Karsha took a moment to survey the destruction. Miles of the forest had been obliterated in an instant, the sheer power of the skill leaving him both awed and exhilarated.

"Should I add more essence and test it out," he said to himself, a determined smile spreading across his face. "This is probably the devil speaking to you Karsha, you don't another training ground obliterated"

Karsha stood amidst the scorched earth, his eyes scanning the miles of devastation left in the wake of his One Slash Annihilation. The raw power he had unleashed was overwhelming.

"This attack is far too lethal," he muttered, a mix of awe and determination in his voice. "I have to reach SSS+ Mastery before switching to the other skills." He recalled an old saying: if you're wicked, make sure everything about you is wicked. Karsha didn't know why, but he had a strong sense that the great families would soon be making their move.

He wasn't afraid, but he knew that if he wanted to go after them, he needed to ensure that no other great family would dare to challenge him. He had to dominate not just the kingdom, but the entire continent if necessary. To achieve that, he had to showcase a level of prowess that would shake the very core of those who sought to bring him down.

"If the great families want to become greedy for my stuff," he thought, a fierce determination burning in his eyes, "I'll show them what hell feels like."

Turning back to his training, Karsha focused on the runes embedded within his sword. The next phase required him to understand these runes even more deeply. He began to study their intricate patterns and the way they interacted with the fire essence.

Days turned into weeks as he immersed himself in the study of the runes. He noticed strange changes occurring within them. The once-stable patterns began to shift and evolve, becoming more complex and powerful. Each new revelation brought him closer to unlocking the full potential of his skill.

The more he studied, the more he understood the true nature of the runes. They were not just conduits for fire essence; they were ancient symbols of power that held the key to unimaginable strength. As his comprehension deepened, so did his control over the skill.

Finally, after weeks of relentless practice and study, Karsha felt a surge of power within him. The runes had become an extension of his very being, and he knew he had reached SSS+ Mastery.

< Ding! Congratulations, you have attained SSS+ Level Mastery of Fire Beam Skill >