Chapter 308 - Major God Butcher

The War Aspect was renowned, and countless individuals coveted it. The God King of War used it to elevate his faction and welcomed anyone who possessed the Divine Aspect, granting them a share of the world.

More than that, the God King of War ranked among the strongest God Kings in existence and commanded a host of Major Gods. The most feared of them was the Butcher. No one knew the man’s true name, only the blood-soaked reputation he earned through cruelty. In every campaign, he razed entire cities and kingdoms, his savagery so unrestrained that his peers named him the Butcher.

Major God Xu Hai, though powerful and respected within his own circle, fell short when compared to that monster.

Han Wu, mindful of the situation, made a careful suggestion. “Professor, why don’t we wait a little until they receive another Exquisite Skill Gem?”

He had not abandoned hope. He simply did not want Xu Hai to provoke the Butcher over something that could be avoided.

Xu Hai glanced at him with a flicker of gratitude. Students with both talent and kindness were rare. Yet as he thought more on it, his gratitude curdled into indignation. He had filed the application, yet the Butcher had seized the reward instead. Why should he accept such an insult?

“I’ve been teaching here for years, nurturing countless students,” Xu Hai declared. “The Butcher has never once set foot in these halls to teach. Why should he snatch away resources I applied for? Mr. Feng, if you can’t give me a proper explanation, I’ll take this matter to the chancellor and see who dares to protect him.”

The threat made Feng capitulate at once. “Old Xu,

haiya

! It’s just an Exquisite Skill Gem. The Butcher took it this time, but I swear you’ll have the next one. Wait a single month and I’ll make sure you get it. Just one month.”

Xu Hai shook his head. “I’m already old. I have no hopes of becoming a God King, so time means little to me. But my student is different. His talent is extraordinary. He cannot afford to waste even a single day, much less a month.”

In his heart, Xu Hai swore that he would stake his reputation and honor to ensure Han Wu received what he deserved.

Feng had every reason to be afraid. Even as a Major God and the rector wielding the highest authority, Xu Hai’s revelation could still get him terminated. He hurried to calm Xu Hai. “Old Xu, don’t panic. I’ll contact the Butcher and ask him to return the Exquisite Skill Gem. It’ll be done soon.”

Feng quickly dialed the Butcher’s number, and the Butcher answered with his usual nonchalance.

𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Feng explained the situation, but the Butcher responded with a single dismissive line. “What does it have to do with me?”

Even though he was a Major God, Feng felt his blood pressure spike and nearly suffered a brain aneurysm. In the end, he risked both his reputation and his personal relationship with the Butcher to persuade him to come.

“Fine,” the Butcher said at last. “Give me a moment to prepare, and I’ll come.”

One hour later, the Butcher kicked open the door and strolled into Feng’s office, clad in a bathrobe and holding a wine glass. His student, Huang Shengjun, trailed behind him. The Butcher embodied war and showed little regard for ethics or manners. Still, his face brightened the moment he saw Su Lan.

“Old Feng, you should’ve told me that Ms. Su is here. I would’ve arrived here earlier.”

Su Lan scowled but stayed silent.

Unbothered, the Butcher shamelessly plopped down beside her and turned to Feng. “I won’t return the Exquisite Skill Gem just because you called me. I’ve already given it to my student.”

Feng studied Huang Shengjun carefully, using his senses as a Major God. He confirmed that Huang Shengjun was just one step from becoming a God. “Huang Shengjun, have you used the Exquisite Skill Gem?”

Huang Shengjun shook his head. “Rector, I haven’t used it yet.”

Feng smiled and clapped. “Good. Please return the Exquisite Skill Gem to Han Wu.”

Huang Shengjun scoffed. “Sorry, but no.”

Feng frowned. “Huang Shengjun, do you think I’m negotiating with you? I am using my authority to command you to give the Exquisite Skill Gem to Han Wu. The one the Butcher applied for will arrive next month.”

Huang Shengjun did not flinch. “My teacher gave me the one I possess. It has nothing to do with the college. Rector, you have no right to take it from me.”

Feng’s fury flared. Since when had the Exquisite Skill Gem the Butcher had seized from him become irrelevant to the college simply because it was in Huang Shengjun’s hands?

He opened his palm and summoned his Divine Authority to lift Huang Shengjun. A mere thought could crush him completely.

The Butcher finally ended his games and slammed his wine glass to the floor. “Old Feng, are you trying to bully my student right in front of me?”

He tore through Feng's Divine Authority with raw force. Even Feng himself was struck, coughing up blood as the Butcher’s power crashed over him.

The situation became very tense. Xu Hai and Su Lan sprang to their feet, their faces burning with anger.

“You... How dare you! How could you attack someone inside the college?” Xu Hai demanded.

The Butcher chuckled when he saw Xu Hai. “Ah, so it’s you. Xu Hai. I heard you aren’t afraid of the Death God anymore.”

He was clearly mocking Xu Hai in his youth when the latter feared the Death God. Rather than taking control of Zombie Town himself, he had left his own units behind to handle it.

Xu Hai’s face burned with embarrassment, yet he pressed on, defending his student, “I’ll ask you again. The Exquisite Skill Gem I applied for—will you return it or not?”

“

Oh ho

? So you dare show me disrespect with that tone.” The Butcher unleashed his Divine Authority and hurled Xu Hai across the room.

Xu Hai crashed into the wall and sustained severe injuries.

Naturally, Han Wu couldn’t stay still as he watched the battle unfold. After all, Xu Hai was risking himself to protect his interests. He tapped into the new power granted by Hell Civilization: Demon King Transformation. In an instant, his towering, thousand-meter-tall form rose between Xu Hai and the Butcher.

“You will have to step over my dead body to touch my professor!” he roared.

The Butcher’s eyes gleamed with delight as he sized up Han Wu’s immense power.

“Not bad, kiddo. I like your bloodlust.” He stepped forward, summoning a colossal war hammer through his Divine Authority, and swung it toward Han Wu. The strike alone could cripple a Major God, let alone a Demigod like Han Wu.

The attack came with blinding speed and overwhelming force. Han Wu barely had a moment to react before the hammer loomed before his face.

Suddenly, a greyish-black light enveloped Han Wu, stopping the Butcher’s blow. A solemn voice echoed through the void, “Do you think you can kill my Holy Son on a whim?”

Han Wu immediately recognized the voice. It belonged to the God King of Death.