Divine-level Base

Chapter 560: Chapter 560: Kahn

「Inside a dilapidated room in a Dusk City slum, in the Andoras World.」

"Old man, tell me the stories of those Legendary Adventurers!"

An ordinary-looking boy with short blue hair and a face full of freckles posed his question to a slovenly old man. The old man had a full head of gray hair, a wrinkled face, a large nose, and a beer belly, yet a few of his fingers were immaculately maintained.

"Alright! I’ll tell you the legend of the seven Divine-level Heroes. As everyone knows, there are seven Heroes in our world who possess Divine-level Skills."

"Those seven Heroes with Divine-level Skills are the Dragon Emperor, the Divine Swordswoman, the Divine Light Swordsman, the Prophet, the Shadow King, the Elf King, and the Pope."

"Among them, the Shadow King started out as a thief, and he’s the ultimate goal for all of us thieves. He’s the man who founded the Shadow Kingdom."

A look of adoration flashed in the big-nosed old man’s eyes.

The Shadow King was the ultimate goal for all thieves, a peerless powerhouse with Divine-level Skills, and one of the strongest beings closest to godhood!

The freckled boy’s face filled with anticipation. "The Shadow King founded the Shadow Kingdom... doesn’t that mean he can feast on fine food and wine and enjoy a different beautiful woman every day?"

The big-nosed old man said proudly, "Of course. Every day, the Shadow King eats Top Level steaks, drinks Top Level wine, and enjoys virgins even more beautiful than Renasha."

The freckled boy’s face was full of yearning. "I want to become the Shadow King one day, too! I’ll eat Top Level steaks, drink Top Level wine, and sleep with the most beautiful women!"

The big-nosed old man sneered. "Are you still dreaming? The two most beautiful women in the world are publicly acknowledged to be the Divine Swordswoman and the Elf King! Even the Shadow King wouldn’t dare to sleep with them. And you think you can? A pipsqueak thief who isn’t even an Iron-level Skill User?"

The freckled boy’s face flushed red as he retorted, "Don’t look down on me, old man! One day, I’ll become a man who surpasses the Shadow King!"

"Surpass the Shadow King? Kahn, you won’t get the chance. Because today, your hand is going to be cut off. How can a man with one hand possibly become someone who surpasses the Shadow King?"

A mocking voice cut in from the side as a bald, two-meter-tall, burly man strode into the room. Behind him followed six other burly men, each holding a dagger.

An ominous feeling rose in Kahn’s heart as he looked at the bald, burly man. "Boss Jiasen," he said, forcing a smile and bowing obsequiously, "I already paid today’s tribute. Is there something you need from me?"

Poisonous Snake Jiasen was the boss of this slum. Any pickpockets who wanted to make a living in this area had to pay him tribute. Outsiders who came here to do business without following the rules either had an arm chopped off or were killed and tossed directly into the sewers.

Every so often, a dozen or so new corpses would turn up in the sewers of Dusk City. No one cared whether people at the bottom of society, like Kahn and the others, lived or died.

Poisonous Snake Jiasen smiled sinisterly. "Hand it over. You stole from someone you shouldn’t have."

Kahn’s face fell. He pulled out an incredibly luxurious wallet embroidered with gold thread. With a look of terror, he said, "Boss Jiasen, are you talking about this wallet? I already gave you all the gold coins from inside. I only took the wallet and ten silver coins. I can give the wallet and the money back. Please, just let me go this once!"

The big-nosed old man spoke to Boss Jiasen humbly and respectfully. "Boss Jiasen, for my sake, please spare Kahn this time. He’s still young and doesn’t know any better! Please, let him off just this once!"

"Unfortunately, you stole a wallet from a very important person. They’re furious, and I have to give them an answer. The lives of you two should be enough to appease their anger."

Boss Jiasen grinned viciously. His dagger struck like Lightning, plunging into the big-nosed old man’s heart before he yanked it back out.

A torrent of blood gushed from the old man’s heart, splattering all over Boss Jiasen and making him look like a Demon wearing human skin.

"Old man! I’ll kill you!!"

Kahn’s eyes went bloodshot. A vicious glint flashed in them as he drew a dagger and lunged at Jiasen like a rabid wolf.

The big-nosed old man’s name was Old Sea Dog. He was the one who had rescued Kahn, who had been on the verge of starving to death in the slums. He was also the one who had trained Kahn to become a Golden Finger, giving him the skills to make a living.

Old Sea Dog’s death drove Kahn mad with rage; his only thought was to kill Boss Jiasen.

"Idiot!"

A mocking glint flashed in Boss Jiasen’s eyes as he delivered a sweeping kick to Kahn’s legs.

Kahn immediately face-planted, falling hard to the ground. The impact knocked out several of his teeth, leaving his face covered in blood.

"You piece of trash, you’re not even a Skill User, yet you dare try to kill me? How stupid. You really don’t know your own limits! I’m a genuine Tier One Thief."

Boss Jiasen stomped his foot hard on Kahn’s head and sneered.

"I’ll kill you! I’m going to kill you!!"

Kahn roared like a wild beast, his eyes bloodshot.

"Do you want to kill him? You can’t. So sell your soul to me! I am you. I can help you kill him, and then fulfill all of your wishes."

The world around him seemed to freeze as a voice like a demon’s whisper echoed in Kahn’s mind.

Kahn, his eyes bloodshot, roared ferociously within his soul, ’Fine! I’ll sell my soul to you! Help me kill him! You have to kill him!’

The next moment, an incomparably terrifying Power of Soul surged in, instantly devouring both Kahn’s soul and his physical body.

’Kill Jiasen!’

’I want to become a thief who surpasses the Shadow King!’

’I want to become a Legendary Adventurer and create legends with my companions!’

’I want to become the king of a country and live a life of debauchery!’

’I want to marry the most beautiful women in the world: the Divine Swordswoman and the Elf King!’

As soon as Shu Feng devoured Kahn’s soul, five wishes echoed within his own.

’The ’me’ of this world sure had a lot of wishes. The first one, though, is easy enough to take care of.’

Shu Feng smiled. He drew the dagger, took a single step, and appeared in front of Jiasen with uncanny speed. He plunged the blade straight into Jiasen’s heart and yanked it out. A torrent of blood spurted from Jiasen’s chest, splattering all over him.

"How is this possible? How could a mere piece of trash who isn’t even a Skill User kill me?"

With a look of utter disbelief, Jiasen swayed and collapsed to the ground.