The People's God: Sacrificing Trillions to Ascend

The minotaurs were humanoid, but they were still classified as monsters. Han Wu felt sympathy for them, yet that did not stop him from killing them. Compared to goblins and Cat Demons, minotaurs possessed far greater strength. Their bodies were powerful, and their temper was extremely volatile.

A regular minotaur’s strength matched that of an Elite life form. Still, they stood no chance against Han Wu, a Lord life form with two Diamond titles. He summoned the Gold Toxicat through his Diamond Cat Demon Slayer title and ten goblin guards through his Diamond Goblin Slayer title.

He relied on these summons to support him in battle while he personally dealt the killing blows. In just one day, Han Wu decapitated the Minoking with the Stormfront Blade. Using his Dismantler Mitt, he harvested the Gold material from Minoking’s horn.

With that, he had finally collected all ten Gold materials required for the Gold Monster Slayer title. He tossed all of them into the Gold Title Scroll, and a golden light burst forth, enveloping him. He noticed the Gold title now appeared in his interface.

Han Wu unequipped the Diamond Cat Demon Slayer and equipped the Gold Monster Slayer title. A warm sensation spread through his body, and his strength rose with it. Although the increase in strength barely registered, given that he was a Lord life form with already formidable strength, even that miniscule increase meant that the power from Monster Slayer was considerable.

“Interesting.” He nodded and studied the effects of the new title.

[Effect 1: Massively increases the user’s strength.]

[Effect 2: Summons 10 Gold monsters in battle, matching the material used to create this title.]

[Effect 3: Allows permanent sacrifice of the Gold monsters within the title to greatly boost the user’s strength for a short time.]

Han Wu nodded with satisfaction. This title was truly powerful. Though only Gold rank, its effects far surpassed the Diamond titles he had gained by killing monsters.

This was the real value of Title Scrolls. Now, he eagerly anticipated testing the strength of the Platinum Genocider title. Without pause, he began using Gene Recombination on the minotaurs while summoning the Gold Minoking to help him rally them.

Thanks to his spy’s efforts, Han Wu’s efficiency skyrocketed. In just one day, he produced a Platinum minotaur with twenty legs and thirty-two pairs of horns. The newly formed minotaur struggled to adjust to its new body, so Han Wu ended its suffering with the tried-and-true method of severing its head while it staggered.

Over the next two days, he produced a Diamond minotaur. The pitiful monster had barely begun to move when he ended its life as well. With this method, Han Wu upgraded his Minotaur Slayer title to Diamond.

After killing the two powerful minotaurs, he reached Level 100 again by absorbing the balls of experience they left behind. As before, the experience gained at Level 100 converted into an empty title slot, allowing him to equip a third title.

Han Wu wasted no time. After obtaining his third Diamond title, he pulled out the Platinum Scroll and placed all three Diamond titles inside.

In that instant, a 100-meter-diameter sphere of killing intent and bloodlust erupted around him with the Platinum Title Scroll at its center. The air turned frigid, the temperature plunging several degrees as if the season itself had changed. The surrounding life forms scattered, fleeing the oppressive bloodlust as if terrified they would be the next to die.

In the heavy, unsettling stillness that followed, a single blob of black water rose from the Platinum Title Scroll and drifted into Han Wu’s body. The icy surge that followed made him shudder, and the jolt snapped him wide awake.

He opened his interface at once and equipped the Platinum Genocider title, which granted him the power to summon the Genocider Weapon at will.

He willed it, and a blob of black water appeared in his hand. With only his thoughts, he reshaped the water into a blade, then a spear, then a massive sword. He shifted its form rapidly, realizing the water could transform into anything he could imagine.

Finally, he settled on a greatsword. Its menacing presence suited him well. Eager to test its power, he walked without direction until he spotted a wandering minotaur and killed it with his new weapon.

At the moment the minotaur died, a surge of pure energy coursed through the greatsword and flowed into Han Wu’s body. Though the amount was miniscule, its purity allowed him to absorb it immediately without any need for refinement. This was Genocider’s unique trait of absorbing a thousandth of the victim’s Life Energy. Given time, he could amass enough to greatly boost his power.

Han Wu nodded with satisfaction. He had slain all three monster races within Greenland Forest, so it was time to leave. As he moved toward the exit, footsteps echoed from every direction. He looked up to see numerous figures surrounding him.

“You brat, we had a hell of a time tracking you down,” shouted Boss Gold, the leader of the mob.

Han Wu glanced at their identity plates and quickly gauged their strength. The group included eleven Silver, eighty Bronze, and twenty Iron adventurers. It was the largest force Boss Gold could recruit.

“You bastard. Don’t think staying quiet will save you. Hand over everything you’ve got, or I’ll beat it out of you!” he threatened.

Han Wu replied coolly, “Oh? Did you manage to reattach that arm?”

Boss Gold’s face flushed with shame. Losing his arm to Han Wu was the deepest humiliation he had ever suffered. “I’ve been more than courteous. Everyone, beat him up! But don’t kill him!”

The adventurers advanced slowly. Five Silver members fell back, choosing to summon monsters rather than engage directly. Han Wu let out a soft sigh. There was no point talking anymore. These people wouldn’t leave him alone unless he taught them a lesson they’d never forget.

His figure blurred as he charged into the crowd, and heads fell beneath his greatsword’s deadly arcs. Within moments, he had slain twenty adventurers.

Boss Gold’s eyes widened in shock. He had believed Han Wu’s titles only reflected lightning resistance and raw strength. No one expected him to move that fast.

“Fall back!” he hollered. “Use ranged attacks to suppress him! Summon your monsters!”

The adventurers obeyed and summoned a lot of monsters. Most were too weak to last more than a single blow. Once again, Han Wu charged into the fray and decapitated twenty more in a blur of motion. His brutal efficiency left the adventurers horrified.

One of them cried out, “Run! Run or you’ll die!”

Panic took hold, and the adventurers scattered, praying Han Wu wouldn’t be fast enough to chase them all down. Unfortunately, Han Wu had other plans. He activated his Gold Monster Slayer title, summoned ten Gold monsters, and commanded them to hunt down the fleeing survivors. Naturally, the Gold monsters easily subdued and captured the adventurers.

Boss Gold also froze at the sight of the monsters. He himself could only fight one at a time, so it became evident he had lost. He realized too late that provoking Han Wu was a grave mistake.

Han Wu stepped forward, a cold chuckle escaping him. “What did you say just now? Hand over everything you’ve got. Don’t make me repeat myself. Oh, nothing left? Then I guess you’ll pay with your life.”

Han Wu swung his greatsword mercilessly.