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Kill the Sun

Native Language English

Released 2023

AuthorWarmaisach

TypeWeb Novel

Original Ch.: 992

Rank: #131

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Original Pub.: Webnovel

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Kill the Sun is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Fantasy and more. Written by the author Warmaisach. A total of 992 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

Earth, thousands of years after the apocalypse.

Countless technologies and advances had been lost to time as the Specters, horrifying beings with terrifying powers, arrived and destroyed the world.

Over the coming thousands of years, humanity had built itself up but always died again.

Nobody remembers the past.

Nobody remembers what humanity had once accomplished.

Now, everyone is living in a world where the Specters reign supreme.

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A boy with amnesia woke up in the middle of the Dregs, the worst part of Crimson Fungus City.

The boy grows up and manages to become strong enough to pass an exam for one of the most prestigious jobs in existence, a Zephyx Extractor, someone that can harvest the powers of Specters.

Sadly, he had already gained a power from a Specter in the past, which made him ineligible for the position.

But then, a mysterious man visits him.

And his luck finally turns around.

📂 System Interface: The Dregs of Crimson Fungus City

Nick is a homeless boy with amnesia waking up in the “Dregs,” a biological slum of a post-apocalyptic Earth. In a world where Specters (supernatural horrors) roam, the only path to power is becoming a Zephyx Extractor. However, Nick is “tainted” by an existing Specter power, disqualifying him from the prestigious academy. Forced onto a darker path, he must navigate an oppressive society where morality is a luxury he cannot afford.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Zephyx Extraction	Power System	A highly technical system involving the harvesting and refining of supernatural energy from Specters.
Specters	Antagonists	Eldritch-style horrors that are both the source of humanity’s extinction and their only source of power.
Crimson Fungus City	Setting	A biopunk, post-apocalyptic urban nightmare where biological fungus and decaying tech coexist.
The Sun	Primary Objective	The central mystery/antagonist of the title, representing an existential threat to the planet.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Nick)

Attribute	Classification	Description
Identity	The Flawed Anti-Hero	Not a self-insert. Nick is a deeply flawed, often hypocritical boy on a path of self-destruction.
Progression	Hard-Earned Mastery	Power is gained through grueling training arcs, trial-and-error, and psychological trauma.
Morality	Grey to Black	Driven by survival and revenge; his decisions often provoke anger and debate among readers.
State of Mind	Chronic Melancholy	Struggles with self-hatred, grief, and the weight of his “wrong” decisions.

Action Adventure Fantasy Mystery Sci-fi Supernatural Tragedy

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Mashed" Style. Written by the author of Lightning is the Only Way and Sword God in a World of Magic, this novel carries his signature: Incredible Power Systems paired with Deeply Depressing MCs.

The "Anti-Self-Insert" Warning. This is NOT a "wish-fulfillment" novel. Nick makes mistakes—terrible, world-altering ones. If you need an MC who is always "cool" or "righteous," you will likely drop this before Chapter 100.

Tragedy Focus. The "Kill the Sun" vibe is heavy. Character deaths are frequent, and the atmosphere is perpetually bleak. It is a "Villain Origin Story" where the villain is the victim of his own circumstances and lack of guidance.

*992+ chapters of biopunk, breakdowns, and a boy who is his own worst enemy. Ongoing — and still psychologically devastating.*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–100 (The Dregs Arc): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A masterclass in atmosphere. Nick’s struggle in the slums and his initial "illegal" power acquisition are gritty and high-stakes.

Ch. 101–400 (The Zephyx Training): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Technical and dense. This is where the author's strength in power systems shines. You see every failure and breakthrough in Nick’s extraction techniques.

Ch. 401–800 (The Descent): ⭐⭐⭐ – The "Edgelord" peak. The tragedy dial is turned to 11. Many side characters die or disappear, and Nick’s mental state becomes a spiral of self-hatred.

Ch. 801–992 (The Final Confrontation): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – High-octane payoff. The mystery of the "Sun" and the amnesia plotline tie back together, though the epilogue feels slightly abrupt for a million-word journey.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A biopunk masterpiece of world-building and power mechanics that is held back only by its relentless grimdark tone and a polarizing protagonist.

World Building: 9.5/10. The post-apocalyptic setting is unique, dreamlike, and terrifyingly vivid. One of the best in the genre.

Power System: 10/10. The Zephyx system is logical, detailed, and satisfying. Training feels earned, not gifted.

Character: 7/10. Nick is expertly written but intentionally unlikeable. His hypocrisy and "crying" arcs can be a slog for some.

Tone: 5/10. Extremely depressing. There is very little "light" at the end of this tunnel.

The Good: The battle choreography and the mechanics of the "Specters" are top-tier. Side characters are competent and dynamic, never acting like cardboard cutouts. The loop of the plot ensures that early events remain relevant 900 chapters later.

The Bad: The "Edgelord" factor. The constant drowning in self-hatred and the off-screen deaths of promising side characters (a recurring habit of this author) can be frustrating. The epilogue feels rushed compared to the dense middle.

For Fans Of: Sword God in a World of Magic, Lord of the Mysteries (for the eldritch vibes), Reverend Insanity (for the flawed/unscrupulous MC).

Not For You If: You want a light-hearted adventure, a "righteous" hero, or a story where the MC's friends are safe.

Note on Nick: He is intentionally unlikeable. If you need a protagonist to root for, you'll struggle. If you want to study a masterclass in flawed character writing, you're home.

Verdict: Kill the Sun is a novel that thrives on being uncomfortable. It isn't just a story about getting strong; it’s a psychological study of what happens to a "kind" soul when it is placed in a biological meat grinder for a thousand chapters.

If you can stomach the relentless depression and an MC who is his own worst enemy, you will find one of the most mechanically satisfying power fantasies ever written. It is a story that respects the reader's intelligence but ignores their desire for comfort.

"The Sun is the problem, but Nick's mind is the real battlefield."

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Nick (The Dregs Boy), Specter entities (often more interesting than the humans).

Power System: Zephyx Extraction: A technical, high-detail system for refining supernatural energy into mountain-destroying abilities.

Themes: Post-Apocalypse, The Cost of Survival, Self-Destruction, Hypocrisy and Human Nature.

Similar To: Sword God in a World of Magic

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