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"As I stated earlier, the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body has even more heaven-defying uses and benefits, many of which I don't even know. Again, you can ask the others when you meet them.
So, let's start with what I do know. First, you formed nine Qi Seas after becoming a Grandmaster; that was also when the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body began to awaken—it served as the catalyst.
But then again, it was how it was designed. That old bastard planned everything perfectly," Number Three said with a smile.
He seemed rather impressed by the First. Of course, since they all had distinct personalities, it was impossible to assume another's persona. Yet, they were the same person. Klaus, Number Three, Fruity, and Knox were all different aspects of the same being.
However, the First was a complete mystery, even to them. Klaus would learn about him later as he met more of himself—or rather, who he used to be.
"Now, let me handle the cores first. Why do I say your Qi Seas—or, as they stand now, your Star Cores—aren't done expanding just yet?
First, the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body is your foundation. It works hand in hand with the Paragon Star Diagram. In my time, I was only able to cultivate the first four diagrams. Of course, possessing the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body is the prerequisite for cultivating the rest.
That being said, with the second Paragon Star Diagram now assimilated into your physique, your cores will continue to expand from this stage until you become a Sovereign. After that, the expansion will stop."
"Why is that?" Klaus asked.
"Because when you become a Sovereign, the First and Second Paragon Star Diagrams will merge perfectly with your physique. From there, your body and core will transcend to the next stage, which is the Soul Stage.
You see, after you gain a Sovereign Core, your soul will merge with it completely—or at least it will begin to merge. The Third Star Diagram is designed for that: Soul Body Formation."
"Soul Body?" Klaus asked.
The senior had mentioned this before and even drooled over how lucky Klaus was, but as usual, he said nothing substantial. Now, Number Three was finally talking, and Klaus wasn't about to miss a word.
"The moment you become a Sovereign, your core will change and evolve into a Soul Core. The soul core would then merge with your soul, which, in this case, you would be merged with this core. It would be like a second you.
Currently, you don't have direct contact with your soul. You can only access it through your consciousness, which, in a way, is very dangerous. Of course, your world is not recognized yet, so you have nothing to worry about.
But once you become a Sovereign, you will merge with your soul, allowing you firsthand access and the ability to manipulate it as you please.
Of course, it's easier said than done. As a soul core, it becomes both your strongest energy source and your weakest link. That is where a soul body comes in," Number Three explained.
"I am listening," Klaus said.
"A soul body is essentially a second you, but in a soul form. This soul body would be stronger than you in every way. This is because, although you are one with your soul, a body born from the soul is directly of the soul. So, you can only imagine why I said it's very powerful.
However, because it is just a soul body, it can only reside within your soul. It wouldn't be able to come out unless, of course, you want to expose your soul to others and make it easy for them to kill you," Number Three said with a mysterious smile.
"You are a soul body, aren't you?" Klaus, of course, was no fool.
"I guess you have a head on your shoulders after all. And yes, I am a soul body. That being said, a soul body has many uses aside from merely protecting your soul.
A soul body can be used to comprehend many things. This, of course, brings us to the true nature of the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body."
Klaus gulped. He was finally about to learn something new.
"From what I know, the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body allows you to have nine of everything. Personally, I theorize that it has something to do with the Nine Paragon Stars. But for the purpose of this chat, let's stick with what I genuinely know.
First, you would have nine of everything: nine talents, nine classes, nine bloodlines, nine soul bodies, and, well, nine lives if you manage to awaken that annoying bloodline. Don't ask me; you'll have to learn from him yourself."
"Learn from who?" Klaus asked with a curious expression. Number Three seemed to be hinting at many things, and for once, he wanted some clarity.
"Well, he's one of the annoying bunch we reincarnated into right after the first reincarnate. He goes by the name Knox, and personally, I think he's got a few screws loose in his head.
That being said, if he allows you to have his bow, don't joke with it. Trust me, he's a maniac. I even pale in comparison to his savagery.
"What was the name they used to call him again... OH, I remember. He was known as the Bloodshadow Doom Archer," Number Three said with a hint of amusement and caution in his tone.
Klaus raised an eyebrow. "Bloodshadow Doom Archer? Sounds ominous."
"And for good reason," Number Three continued. "Knox wasn't just an archer; he was a predator. His arrows didn't just strike—they hunted.
"He could mark his targets with a shadow seal, and no matter how far they ran or how well they hid, his arrows would always find them. He thrived in chaos, leaving nothing but carnage in his wake. Trust me, the stories don't do justice to his madness."
"Well, I met that fella already. Handsome guy with hedgehog hair standing on end," Klaus smiled. Explore more stories at empire
"Yes, that was him. Scary guy. I would know because I learned from him—or more like I tried to copy him," Number Three smiled.
"Don't tell me he was the reason you went around challenging swordsmen," Klaus said, looking at Number Three curiously.
"We are off-topic here," Number Three smiled mysteriously.
"Unbelievable..." Klaus could only shake his head and smile.
'Now, Fruity seems like a chill guy. I guess he is my new favorite now,' he thought with a small smirk.
"So, does it mean I have to form nine soul bodies before I can become a Transcendent?" Klaus asked.
"No. The soul body can be formed over the course of seven major realms."
Klaus raised an eyebrow. "Seven major realms?"
"Yes. You would have from the Sovereign, Transcendent, Ascendent, Void, Chaos, Nether, and Ascension stages to form the soul bodies.
In your case, you would have to form nine soul bodies, which, I have to say, would require a fortune if you want to succeed—and trust me, you would want to succeed.
"Failure to form the soul body means you would get stuck in the Soul Body Realms forever—well, until your lifespan runs out, at least."
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC417 The Nine Reincarnation Divine Body (2)
"What is that supposed to mean?" Klaus asked.
Hearing that one could get stuck at this mysterious Soul Body stage made him panic a little. Of course, he wasn't panicking for himself; he was panicking for the people around him.
Clearly, his physique would make it easier for him, at least. But for those who had no idea what a soul body was, didn't this mean they were screwed?
"Tell me, who is the strongest in your world?" Number Three asked. At this point, Klaus didn't care how awkward it was to talk to his past self as if it were the most natural thing to do.
"The strongest is at the Void Stage; she just broke through," Klaus answered. Queenie survived, which meant she had become a Void Stage expert and was currently the strongest on Earth.
"Then she is in the Soul Body stage. And before you ask, the various cultivation realms are divided into stages. It is known as the Mortal Stage from the Awakened to the Grandmaster. Then from the Saint to Great Sage, it's known as the Core Stage.
This means if someone wasn't able to form their core, they wouldn't be able to ascend to higher stages anymore. Of course, you already knew that.
However, from the Sovereign Stage to the Ascension Stage, it's known as the Soul Body. These realms are all about forming your soul body and growing it to a certain stage. Without attaining that stage, you wouldn't be able to break through to the World Formation stages."
"Well, that is disturbing. I guess living in a small world has its upsides and downsides," Klaus sighed.
"Don't worry, you have the physique, so you're sorted. That being said, the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body is more than you can imagine.
Now, you know a little something about the cores, soul cores, and soul bodies. The next thing to cover is Talents and Classes.
Naturally, these talents and classes are predetermined by the First since, in a way, they are somehow linked to your past and the stars.
Basically, the First engineered our lives before we entered reincarnation the first time. He did a good job, and it was also the only way to ensure our survival.
I wielded a powerful Talent called [Blood Revenant,] which ultimately led me to become the Asura God. Don't worry; you'll learn more about me when you're ready.
But since you don't yet have the qualifications to know more, let's stick with what we do know. The Nine Reincarnation Divine Body draws from your Talents and Classes to awaken your bloodline.
This means, at your current level, you shouldn't have awakened another Talent or Class, but I guess I don't know as much about the physique as I thought. Still, this is good.
You're drawing closer to awakening your first bloodline, which, in this case, will be linked to this new Talent," Number Three explained, and Klaus could only smile.
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"Does this Talent have something to do with any of my incarnations?" Klaus asked.
"Yes. The Fourth, to be precise," Number Three said with a small smile.
Klaus could only frown. Although talking to himself seemed easier than talking to the senior, some of the things he was hearing were just too wild.
"Fruity was a mage who specialized in Ice magic. He had nothing to do with Illusionist," Klaus said. He had lived Fruity's life for decades already, so he knew what he was saying.
"At first, buddy, at first, that was his path," Number Three sighed.
"Why do you think I made you enter the Tormented Trial in the first place?" Number Three asked with a grin. He was the one who engineered Fruity's path in the first place.
"You don't mean..." Klaus raised an eyebrow.
"Yes, Klaus, we are engineers, buddy... All of us are engineers of our fate. We laid the foundation, and every time, we have to engineer the next path for the next incarnation.
I mean, another reason we entered reincarnation was because of this Physique. We wanted to make it better and prepare it for what is to come."
"What is to come?" Klaus asked, his gaze curious.
"Yes... But I don't know what is to come. Of course, you would have to ask the First when you meet him."
Klaus sighed. Some things were truly meant to stay hidden for the best. But he hated being in the dark.
"That being said, when you remember the next set of memories from our Fourth Life, you will understand what I'm talking about," Number Three smiled.
"No need to look disturbed, buddy. We've done many things, so there's no need to look disturbed. The most important thing now is to keep growing.
Your path is going to be dangerous. After all, the curse will be triggered now that you've found two Star Lights and the physique has awakened."
"But don't worry, you are prepared for it. All you have to do is follow the path laid by the physique and don't joke around with the Star Lights. The closer they are to you, the stronger they will become."
"And even though you might not feel it yet, they are linked to you, which means you're not alone anymore.
"You've already acquired two of the Nine Keys, which also means you've unlocked two of the Nine Doors."
Number Three smiled mysteriously.
"So you know about the doors, huh... how expected of you. By the way, can I enter them?" Klaus gave a weak smile.
"What, you think they are just for decoration? Of course, you can enter them, but I don't encourage it now. Entering them with a true soul body would be the best way. Trust me, you're not there yet."
"I know," Klaus sighed.
"That would be all for now; you can ask the others when you meet them." An orb appeared in Number Three's palm, and then, with a flick, it entered Klaus's forehead.
"I have given you the Asura Blood Cultivation Technique and some martial techniques from the Asura Clan. Since you have awakened a second talent, it will only be a matter of time before you awaken the Blood Revenant Talent.
I have also given you the true form of the Asura Crazy Sword Strike now that you have awakened Sword Intent.
But I doubt you can master it fully without the Asura Class, Talent, and Bloodline. However, it will be your strongest move, at least when it comes to the sword.
Now, as for the others, you know who to give it to. Well, if she hasn't remembered her past yet, then she would need it. But if she does, pray she doesn't transfer her grudge to you... But knowing her, you're dead, dude."
Number Three laughed.
"Wait, why am I dead?" Klaus asked with a frown.
"You'll know later. For now, get stronger and form the rest of the cores. You're strong now but not invincible. Also, your world would awaken soon, which means it would become part of the universe; be ready, or else you would become homeless."
"Why did you say I'm dead?" Klaus asked again, but before he could get an answer, his vision darkened.
Then he woke up with a universe-shattering headache.
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Klaus woke up with an intense headache that felt like it might shatter his skull.
"Fuck... I am not doing this shit ever again," Klaus groaned, slowly opening his eyes.
"Klaus!"
Of course, even without anyone telling him, he knew he was bound to wake up to the sound of a lady—or ladies—calling his name with worried expressions on their faces.
It's the rule; no one can change it. As someone born with celestial-level 'rizz,' it was only natural to get such treatment from the beauties.
Queenie and Ohema both called out. After all, he had been unconscious for a while.
It took him a couple of seconds to fully adjust his eyes to the light in the room. Then he turned toward the right side of the bed he was lying on. Ohema was holding onto his arm, refusing to let go.
He turned to the left, and there she was, the Overlord of Earth, Queenie. Despite maintaining her blue-whitish hair, it was clear it would eventually turn red. Pigmentations had already started to show.
"I'm fine, ladies. No need to look so worried," Klaus said, gently trying to lift himself up. Of course, the two ladies helped him. He sat up and then relaxed his head on a pillow Ohema had placed behind him.
"So, how long have I been out this time?" Klaus asked.
"Four weeks."
"Wait, what... That long?" Klaus's eyes widened in shock.
"Well, you were pretty banged up after that last attack," Queenie said, her expression guilty.
"No need to worry too much. While I'll definitely be asking for compensation later—since I practically carried you through your tribulation—for now, let's just enjoy the moment." Klaus squeezed her hand slightly.
'At least she blushed. I'd say that's huge progress. Hopefully, it won't be long now,' Klaus thought, smiling inwardly.
"So, Queenie, can you remember your family now, or are you still in 24-hour reset mode?" Klaus asked with a small smile.
Queenie returned the smile. "I do now. In fact, I even remember things from when I was young, even before the apocalypse descended... and more," she said softly.
'Those eyes... they look crazy. And why do I feel like I'm doomed?' Klaus thought to himself.
'It's definitely him. Even though I don't remember everything yet, he's the same as the person I've been fighting in my dreams for the past four weeks. But how is that possible? He doesn't look that old now.
'Am I this obsessed with him? ...This is unhealthy.' Contrary to Klaus's thoughts, Queenie's mind was running in a completely different direction.
"Good to see you're as good as new. It would've been painful if you were still resetting every 24 hours. I mean, I nearly died saving you from the heavens," Klaus joked, trying to shake off the uneasy feeling building inside him.
"You're never going to let me forget that, are you?" Queenie asked, raising an eyebrow.
"As I live and breathe," Klaus said with a grin.
"You..."
"Klaus, stop teasing my baby sis," Ohema interjected with a smile.
"You're only 30 seconds older than me, Ohema. No need to add the baby to it," Queenie shot back, smiling at her sister.
"Still I am the oldest. Get used to it" Ohema pouted.
"Well, I am the strongest, want to have a go" Queenie smiled.
"How cute... To think I'd be lucky enough to be surrounded by two beauties. I must have done something right in my past life," Klaus joked, pulling Ohema into a quick kiss. After breaking away, he turned to Queenie.
She hesitated for a moment, then leaned in and planted a quick kiss on his lips before vanishing into thin air.
The next second, she appeared in the small garden where her mother was watering the flowers and plants.
Noticing the redness on Queenie's cheeks, her mother sighed. "He's awake, isn't he?"
Queenie nodded.
"Alright, come here." Queenie entered her mom's arms, appearing like a baby. From their resemblance and body shape, they looked more like sisters.
Inside the room, Ohema climbed onto Klaus's lap and began kissing him. Klaus's hands, however, were playing around her waist before grabbing onto her two round buttocks. She was wearing just a gown; perhaps she had been waiting for this moment.
It took just a few minutes of kissing for Klaus's Paragon Rod to awaken.
Then raising her by the butt, he gently lowered her, making sure his Paragon Rod position was at her lower mouth. With a quick and gentle lowering, he buried his enter Paragon Rod in her body.
Then he began thrusting. Moans filled the room as Ohema was immediately sent to the peak of pleasure.
She had to be ready for him when he woke up, so aside from the gown, she wore nothing underneath. Talk about a caring and loving wife.
Her moans filled the room, escaping to the rest of the house. Thankfully, aside from them, only two other people could hear them.
"I should have expected as much," Queen Lunara said, shaking her head. She then waved her hand and created a concealment around the house to mask the noise.
"From the look on your face, I can tell you have also fallen for the human, huh?" Queen Lunara said, brushing her hand through Queenie's long whitish-blue hair.
"Mom..." She became bashful.
"Don't worry, I am not mad or anything. All I wanted was to have my baby back, and now that you are back, I will do everything in my power to ensure you are happy, even if it means letting you become that shameless human woman."
"How can he be this shameless, having sex with my own daughter in my own home"
Queenie could only smile, watching the helpless expression on her mom's face as she said those words.
She couldn't help but imagine herself in such a situation. Even the thought made her blush.
"By the way, would you be leaving with them?" Queen Lunara asked. Your journey continues with empire
"Yes. Since my second home is in trouble, I can only go back and ensure the humans know your existence. After all, we will soon be allies if everything goes well down there. But I doubt they will deny your offer, considering the Moon Race is several times stronger than us."
"Your second home, huh? I guess it's only fair since you practically grew up there," Queen Lunara said with a small smile. Clearly, she was a little sad hearing her daughter refer to her original home as her second home.
"Don't be sad, Mom. Once the Moon Race merges with humans, we'll become one big family." Queenie, who had finally regained her memories of her mother and family, had started to feel the warmth of motherly love.
Over the past weeks, if she wasn't by Klaus's bedside, she was with her mother, catching up on everything they had missed. Now that she had become a Void stage expert, she possessed the strength to protect Earth more than ever.
Naturally, when the Grand Elders revealed their intentions, she couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring her other family closer to her home.
The mother-and-daughter duo continued their bonding session.
Sometime later, Klaus and Ohema lay passed out on the bed. Their bonding session had ended, and it was time for him to check his body and the recent changes within him, starting with the new Class and Talent he had awakened.
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A little over three hours later, Klaus woke up and decided to examine the changes that had occurred in his body. These changes had started before he even came to the moon with Ohema.
He moved and sat meters away from the bed to avoid disturbing the sleeping beauty.
Initially, the technique given to him by the senior was supposed to counteract the poison released by Ohema when he broke her walls, preventing it from killing him.
However, things didn't go as expected once she began awakening her constitution.
Klaus was shocked when a message announced that he had awakened a new Talent and Class. To his amazement, he had also acquired an overpowered skill, and the system—something he had never paid much attention to—was suddenly becoming more interactive and detailed with its displays.
It seemed alive, more active, and intelligent, almost as if it were awakening itself. Klaus didn't like this development at all.
Now, Klaus could access detailed descriptions of his status information for the first time. Even his "Weapons Overlord" class and other features now had descriptions to them.
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[You have awakened a new Talent: Poison Overlord. Current Level: Poison Master.]
[Poison Overlord]
> Description: This talent grants mastery over poison. It enables the user to create, manipulate, and resist poisons. As the user levels up, the potency, complexity, and variety of poisons significantly improve.
Abilities:
- Absorb and cultivate poisons to enhance poison immunity.
- Enhance illusions with poison: Due to the Poison Illusionist Overlord Class, all illusions gain triple the potency of their poison effects.
- Empower weapons with poison: As a Weapons Overlord, poisons can amplify weapon effects and attacks, granting dominance over poison-based weapons.
[Note: At the current level, complete immunity to poison has not been achieved. Current level: Poison Master ]
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"At least I'm not completely immune yet," Klaus muttered to himself. "Even Ohema can't claim full immunity—she just wouldn't die easily from poison."
He leaned back and made his mind drift back to a conversation he had with Yuying generations ago.
"If I remember correctly, right after Poison Adept, it's Master, Saint, Sage, King, Emperor, and Monarch.
Then, the true immunity stage begins, moving from Level 1 to Level 9 Poison Immunity. Only after that does Poison Harmony come into play. At least that's what Yuying mentioned."
A sly smile spread across his face. "Then come to Poison Immortality. Starting the path of Poison Immortality would be even better. But for now, this talent is incredible. I won't have to worry about dying from poison if I can cultivate it."
Klaus sat up, stretching as thoughts of his past surfaced. First, he was cautions of what was happening to him. That was especially true when he first remembered a part of his past as Friuty.
It was a bizarre moment, yet it also brought some benefits. Then Number Three came and this started to take shape for the better despite the weirdness surrounding it.
Now, he started to understand the allure of remembering a past filled with great knowledge though some are indeed unpleasant to remember.
But that aside, Klaus could see a way forward, a path where he rose above all.
"For now, I just need to start tempering my body with poison," he grinned.
His grin widened as another thought crossed his mind. "Luckily, without even tempering my body, just spending time with Ohema seem to do the trick"
Klaus then turned to the Poison Illusionist Overlord Class.
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[Poison Illusionist Overlord]
Description: This class grants mastery over creating and manipulating poison-based illusions with absolute precision and control.
Abilities:
- Venomous Mirage: Create illusions infused with poison, simultaneously causing enemies to suffer physical and mental damage.
- Toxic Reality: Transform illusions into temporary, tangible poison constructs capable of harming enemies directly.
- Hallucinogenic Fog: Generate a poisonous mist that traps targets in vivid illusions while weakening their bodies.
- Phantom Venom: Embed poison into illusory attacks, bypassing physical defenses to harm the target's mind and soul directly.
- Poison Domain: Create a vast illusionary realm saturated with poison, weakening all enemies while amplifying the user's power.
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"Well, that's not something you see every day," Klaus said with a smirk.
"Then again, this is supposed to be a forbidden class of some kind. But for now, I can't fully dominate it because of my weak immunity level."
The class allowed him to harness his illusions in the most sinister ways possible. Illusions were among the most dangerous attacks a cultivator could face.
The ability to manipulate both the mind and reality was undoubtedly a power no one wanted to stand against. However, wielding such power required immense mental strength, a trait every illusionist needed.
While Klaus currently lacked full control over the poisons associated with the class, that didn't mean his mental fortitude was insufficient for crafting intricate illusions.
In fact, now that he thought about it, he used to wield an ice element called [Illusion Ice] during his fourth incarnation.
That affinity had enabled him to master many complex illusions during his time at the Witch Tower. Back then, he lacked a class compatible with such techniques. Now, he finally had one.
"Reality Check: Infinity Me," Klaus murmured. Like magic, countless versions of himself materialized in the room.
But unlike what one might expect, these duplicates weren't mirroring his movements.
Instead, each version was engaged in a different action, creating a mesmerizing and chaotic spectacle. It's just an illusion, yet it looks all too real.
Some were clad in battle armor swinging their weapons. A few are monks sitting in lotus posture meditating, while a few just swagger around like they own the room.
Naturally, the mischievous ones simply stood still, staring at Klaus with smirks or amused expressions.
Klaus's face paled immediately from the sheer mental exhaustion. The technique was far more taxing than he anticipated. It was an ability he had gained from the awakening of his Poison illusionist Overlord talent and class.
It's called [Reality Check] with four powerful forms. They each require powerful mental strength to activate.
The first form, [Infinity Me], creates infinite copies of himself based on his perception and mental strength. These illusions reflected whatever Klaus wanted others to see.
The second form, [Poison Me], infuses the illusionary copies with poison. What was once harmless images would become lethal constructs capable of spreading venom with every interaction.
The third form, [Poison Demon Body], merged all the countless selves into one terrifying entity. This form could take the shape of any horror Klaus imagined.
The size and strength of the demon body were directly proportional to the number of clones his mind could conjure, making it a devastating weapon with enough mental strength.
The final form is the most advanced, [Illusion Damage]. This form broke the rules of conventional illusions. At this stage, the clones could inflict physical damage as well as mental attacks, even without poison.
The idea of illusions physically harming someone seemed impossible, yet this technique defied logic. With immense mental focus, Klaus could deliver blows that affected his opponent physically and mentally.
It was an extraordinarily powerful skill that would undoubtedly give him an advantage in battle—if only he had the mental strength to wield it effectively.
"I need to finish cultivating the [Sage Mind] technique soon," Klaus muttered, "so I can start mastering the ultimate technique Yuying gave me back then."
With that, he closed his eyes and delved into his soul sea.
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When Klaus entered his soul sea, he felt an immediate and profound connection to six of the nine cores he was meant to form.
So far, he had successfully formed six cores, putting him in a unique position—akin to possessing the power of six saints, even though he had yet to break through to that stage.
"I like this feeling," he said with a grin, basking in the overwhelming sense of strength coursing through him.
[You should feel that way. Using pure, untainted energies directly from the heavens to form your cores is an extraordinary advantage in your case.
But even without that, you're destined to become incredibly powerful. After all, you now have six distinct energy sources, each of which continues to absorb energy for reasons even I cannot fully explain.]
The senior's voice resonated in Klaus's mind, sounding genuinely impressed. There was a warmth to his tone—a hint of fatherly pride that Klaus couldn't help but notice.
"Thank you, senior. I am indeed very fortunate," Klaus replied with a humble smile.
His theory about the senior's identity was slowly taking shape. At first, he suspected the senior might be one of the Paragon Guards.
However, upon discovering that all the Paragon Guards were women, he dismissed the idea entirely. A new theory was forming in his mind, and soon, he was certain he would reach a solid conclusion.
"So, what's next, senior?" Klaus asked curiously.
[For now, you need to focus on forming the last three cores and becoming a saint. Since you currently have two doors open, you notice how more energy continues to pour into the cores you've already formed.
This means you don't have to worry about expanding the six cores—they'll continue to grow on their own. However, to maximize their potential, you need to form all nine cores as soon as possible.
That means less lazing around and more hunting. Fortunately, you still have thousands of lightning monsters and chains to work with.]
"Now that you mention it, senior, I won't be entering the doors just yet. I need to develop a soul body first," Klaus said thoughtfully.
[A smart decision. With a soul body, you'll gain far more from the doors than you would by entering with only your consciousness.]
The senior's words were reassuring, validating what Klaus had learned from Number Three. However, a lingering question gnawed at him—how exactly did the senior know this?
The mysteries surrounding the senior only deepened, leaving Klaus both intrigued and eager for answers.
But the senior was right; the doors are, for now, a mystery. Klaus doesn't want to dive into them yet, but he has some ideas.
"Time to explore my sea and see what has happened," Klaus said, closing his eyes briefly. But that was all it took for him to get a surprise and answer to some of the mysteries of the doors.
The first and second doors opened slightly, revealing yet another star. So, his theory that the doors are a gateway to the Paragon stars seemed to be correct.
The first one was now wide open, revealing the red star in the far distance. The second star was purple. Of course, Klaus didn't care.
The energy coming from it spoke for itself. It was very potent, and from what Klaus could tell, it was empowering a part of him—the Poison part.
But that was just the first part of the theory. The second thought was also confirmed.
A second seal appeared, and it was exactly as he had expected.
"Senior, I suppose that seal has something to do with illusions and poisons?" Klaus asked.
[Yes. It is called the Seal of Illusions and Poisons, and just like the Seal of Slaughter, this is also forbidden and long forgotten.]
"How long are we talking, Senior?"
[Very long. It vanished during the Renegade Era.]
"Renegade Era, you say?" Klaus smiled. He knew exactly what that era was. After all, it was the era of the Renegade Monk—the era of Blood and Ice.
This discovery only fueled his determination to remember the remaining parts of his past as Fruity, especially the part that was meant to turn him into an illusionist of the highest degree. Number Three certainly made him giddy for a minute there.
So, his theory was correct. The doors are a gateway to the Paragon stars, and each star represents a part of him he must master—or a part of his talents and their classes that he must perfect.
The Weapons Overlord Class would allow him to become the best killer in the universe one day. After all, a person who can wield virtually any weapon in existence is a natural-born killer. He was one of a kind.
This is also linked to the Seal of Slaughter, as everything about it is tied to slaughter—perfect for a weapons expert.
It also meant that, although he didn't know it yet, the first star would be known as the Paragon Star of Slaughter.
Many theories and discoveries flooded his mind. Klaus was thrilled and excited to dive into all these dangers.
So, if the first one is the Star of Slaughter, then the second would be the Star of Illusions and Poisons. That made sense in a way.
After all, the Seal of Illusions and Poisons came from there, which also meant he would have to study that seal to advance his class.
But then, the question was, what would the nature of the star that will link to his next talent? He knew it would either belong to the Archer or Number Three, the Asura God.
Klaus had many questions. For one, he started to wish his past selves would come to him now. He needed them to answer his questions. But even without them, he could come up with a few theories.
The first theory was about to be confirmed. Klaus moved and appeared in front of the third door. He then used his Eye of Malevolence, enhancing his eyesight, and began studying the door.
He studied it for ten minutes, then moved to the fourth door. After another ten minutes, Klaus smiled and moved to the fifth door, then to the sixth, until he had finished with them all.
"As expected, the first door is linked to me, which means my destiny is tied to Slaughter... Very savage."
"The second is linked to Fruity, which is why I got the seal, even though I don't remember awakening such a talent, class, or bloodline.
"Now, the third and fourth doors are also showing signs of opening, which means Number Three and Knox are also linked to those two doors.
"Which means I am the 9th Incarnation, and the last door would surely belong to the first." Klaus sighed and focused on the seventh door
"Does this mean the 7th door is linked to a woman? Why all the pinkness? Fuck... Did I reincarnate as a woman at some point in my many lives?"
[What are you screaming about, brat? As someone who has managed to cheat Samsara, you should know anything is possible.
After all, from what you just said, you've set your next path, and then the next, and then the next to this very moment.
Who is to say, at some point, you didn't choose to become a woman just to set the next path? After all, you are a Paragon. Nothing is above you.
And yes, that is how shameless a Paragon can be. Read the storybooks.]
The senior said, bursting into resounding laughter.
"Fuck..."
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC421 Overpowered (3)
Klaus sighed. Thinking about whether he was once a woman had to be pushed aside for now. He didn't have the time to dive into something like that just yet.
His focus shifted to the Seal of Illusions and Poisons, which was now exuding purple energy—a very potent one at that.
"Senior, I suppose Ohema also has a Poison seal too?" Klaus asked. Since the senior seemed to know more about people, he had to ask.
[Yes... She has a seal called the Million Venoms Seal. It's a rather powerful seal that, if comprehended well, would enable her to cultivate her true poison body into a million true poison bodies. Now, that is something I wish to see one day.]
"How exciting. I guess Ohema is no ordinary person." Klaus was very happy. The stronger she became, the stronger he would also become. Klaus was thinking that far ahead.
"What about Queenie? Any new changes to her seal?" Klaus asked.
[Brat, you do know you can enter their soul seas and check, right? In fact, you should. It will benefit you somehow.]
"Wait, I can do something like that?" Klaus asked.
[Of course. I will teach you a method you can use to get into the soul sea of anyone willing to allow you access. That being said, you will be able to do this as the Paragon Mark grows stronger. But you can't rely on the Paragon Mark for those you don't have connections with.
That being said, here is a method you can use to enter the soul sea of a willing soul. Of course, be careful whose soul sea you enter, as you would be vulnerable there.]
A light flew from the first door and merged with Klaus. He received the technique and now had the ability to access the soul sea of anyone willing.
[For the rest, you'll have to figure it out yourself.]
"Then can you tell me more about the Seal of Lightning in Hanna and the Seal of Blood in Queenie? I feel like I need to know more about them," Klaus asked.
[Of course. The Seal of Lightning is essentially about harnessing the storm and using the lightning to your advantage. You already possess the lightning element, so although you haven't awakened it yet, you can do so by studying the Seal of Lightning.
You already have 6 star cores, so you're as qualified as a Saint. It should be fairly easy for you to comprehend it.
As for the Seal of Blood, you don't have the right Class to wield it. You can still benefit with your weapon Overlord class, but you need a true Class that directly links to the seal.
As for the class that your lady awakened with, the blood seal is perfect for her. After all, like you, she has a forbidden Class and Talent.]
"So the Asura Race is a Forbidden Race, huh... How exciting," Klaus smiled, hearing that.
"So, comparing her to her sister, which of them is stronger?" Klaus wanted to know.
He could tell Queenie was extremely powerful, but he wanted to know how she compared to Ohema.
[The Asura girl is several times stronger than the Poison girl. In fact, except for some beings in your worlds, she is currently the strongest.]
"What other beings, senior?" Klaus asked, startled.
[You'll find out soon enough. I don't want to spoil the fun.] The senior chuckled and grew quiet.
"Tsk, how annoying. First, Number Three said my world would soon awaken, and I should be ready. He added no other context. And now I'm just finding out there are beings stronger than even the strongest person on Earth? Is this for real?"
Klaus didn't know what to think anymore. It was like the stronger he got, the more obstacles appeared. But then again, he was destined to face many challenges, so he could only prepare for them.
"I need to get stronger, fast. Otherwise, I might just lose everything." With that in mind, Klaus moved toward the Tribulation Prison, where thousands of colossal lightning monsters filled the space.
"I need to reserve this for now. Who knows when Number Three or Knox might visit again? I should ask for another refining technique."
The only refining technique he had was the one he used to refine his wings, which allowed him to fly at 12,000 miles per hour.
With his wings, he could fly around the Earth in four hours. But, of course, he wasn't crazy enough to attempt that speed in his current form.
He needed to get stronger before attempting such madness.
He needed a new refining technique to form another overpowered ability. An armor of lightning sounded rather cool at the moment.
"Now that I have awakened the Chaotic Nirvana Flame, it's time to start working toward awakening the other flames," Klaus said with a slight smile.
He had indeed become very powerful.
The dragon within him was now stronger than ever. It wasn't supposed to finish its upgrade yet, but Klaus had used the tribulation runes to accelerate the process, forcing it to awaken fully ahead of schedule.
This also meant that the skills the dragon had bestowed upon him had become far more potent. And now, it had granted him a new skill: [Dragon Slash].
As the name suggested, Klaus could imbue his sword with fire and, with a slash, unleash a raging inferno shaped like a dragon. The move was similar to his [Moon Slash], but this one carried the dragon's essence.
However, [Dragon Slash] went beyond being a simple elemental attack—it fused his Sword Aura and Sword Intent, making it more of a devastating sword technique than a mere fire dragon.
Its power depends entirely on how much energy Klaus poured into the strike.
Since he couldn't yet fully wield the true form of [Asura Crazy Sword Strike], he had to rely on this new skill. The reasoning was simple: the dragon had already gifted him another ability, [Nirvana Flame Dragon Arm Guard].
This ability allows him to summon an armed flame guard around his arm. When activated, it amplified all attacks made with that arm by 120%.
This would only make the [Dragon Slash] even more impressive. He had indeed become much stronger, and he knew that once the dragon unlocked the second Flame, it would make him even more dangerous in the future.
Klaus glanced around for a while, inspecting the Pentaface Bead to check if he had gained any new skills or if the fourth face had awakened. Alas, he was disappointed in that regard, but he knew it was only a matter of time.
For now, he was undeniably overpowered for someone at his cultivation level. After scanning the area a bit more, he left the Soul Sea and quickly checked his status page.
Name: Klaus Hanson
Age: 16
Talent: Celestial Elemental Overlord | Overlord Poison Master
Class: Weapons Overlord | Poison Illusionist Overlord
Bloodline: Dormant
Physique: Nine Reincarnation Divine Body
Realm: Grandmaster
Star Core Formation: 6/9
Strength: 3,930 | Agility: 4,170 |Stamina: 4,140 |Defense:3,400 | Intelligence: 3,800| Health: 8,000
Star Qi: 1,200,000,000
Stat Points: 7600
***
"Looks like I earned 300 points for every core formed, an additional 1,000 points, and a whopping 100 million Star Qi for each core. How awesome is that?"
Klaus smiled at his status page for a few minutes before closing it. Once he was ready, he got dressed to explore the Moon while Ohema rested for a while.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC422 A Walking Tourist Attraction
Klaus quickly and easily found his way out of the royal palace of the Moon Race as if he'd been there a million times. With his senses now extending up to 80 kilometers, there was no need for him to ask for directions.
As soon as he stepped outside, he began seeing people—Moon Race citizens. They were strikingly beautiful, with a few handsome faces among them. Naturally, Klaus immediately drew attention.
He noticed some of them discreetly pulling out their phones and devices to snap photos of him.
'So it's the pretty boy situation all over again. If only I had the 7-Star Forbidden Diagram, I could have perfectly disguised myself as one of them. None of this would be happening,' he thought with an inward sigh. With no changing it, he started moving forward.
Under normal circumstances, he should have waited for Ohema to wake up and escort him. But Klaus didn't want to disturb her, so he decided to explore the moon on his own. Not that he was afraid of anyone here, anyway.
"Is that him—the intruder?" a young woman asked her friends from a spot a few meters away.
"Shh! Don't let the Grand Elders hear you say that!" another whispered hastily. "My mom told me that if anyone calls him an intruder and they find out, you'll be in big trouble."
"But he is an intruder..." the same girl muttered under her breath, her expression darkening with a frown.
"Well, true," her friend replied, "but he's also the Princess's husband, so watch what you say unless you want to get in trouble."
"Do you think Lycos will make a move on him? I mean, he practically devoted his whole life to the Princess, only to have his heart broken by some random human. If I were him, I'd be pissed," another girl chimed in.
"Oh, he's pissed, alright. But he's not the only one. I heard Tarn and Dren feel the same. Even Big Sister Vela is angry. This human better watch his back."
Klaus, strolling along and admiring the scenery, smirked. He could hear every word the women were saying, though it didn't bother him. His focus was on exploring Lunarville and sampling some of the Moon Race's dishes.
"Now that I think about it, what currency do they use here?" he mused with a sigh, realizing he might not be able to buy anything without their money.
As he wandered, he passed by massive buildings, towering corporate skyscrapers, and various shops selling all sorts of goods.
He didn't need to enter; his senses gave him a detailed look at everything around him. No one noticed, of course—his abilities were virtually undetectable.
"To think humans have no clue there's an entire race of living beings on the Moon. How absurd is that? And we claim we're on the brink of a golden age of space exploration. Yet we can't even detect life on the closest celestial body to us. What a joke."
He sighed again. "We're truly screwed at this point. Queenie better sort this out; else, we won't stand a chance next time."
"Good thing I managed to get into the pants of the Princess of this race; otherwise, who knows what would have happened to us," Klaus muttered with a sigh, continuing to stroll through Lunarville.
The more he saw, the funnier it got.
"For fuck's sake, companies are polluting the air here too? How the hell did our satellites miss that?" Klaus chuckled, his amusement evident as he smiled to himself.
His easy grin caught the attention of passersby. Some people blushed at the sight of the handsome human walking around with such a carefree expression.
"Is it just me, or is this human, kind of cute?" whispered a worker inside a tall company building. Several women were gathered at the windows, watching Klaus as he passed below.
With only about 500,000 people living on the Moon, word had already spread like wildfire. Klaus's movements were being tracked, with live updates on his location and recordings of every place he'd passed through.
"He is cute. I can see why the Princess chose him. Honestly, I would've done the same," one of the women said, her tone laced with envy.
"Me too! I wouldn't mind finding myself a cute human to play with," another added, giggling.
"Me too. They should allow us to go down there and pick a few humans as playthings."
The Moon Race's interconnected society made it impossible for Klaus to go unnoticed. As he sensed more and more eyes following him, the unease began to creep in.
'Great,' he thought. 'I'm basically a walking tourist attraction now.'
In the palace garden, Ohema, who had been fast asleep when Klaus left moments earlier, was now awake. She sat with her mother, Queen Lunara, and her sister, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.
Of course, she had been faking sleep. Ohema had woken up long before Klaus exited his Soul Sea but, like him, she chose not to disturb his peace.
"You're not going to accompany him?" Queen Lunara asked, her gaze shifting to her daughter.
"No... He wanted to go alone; that's why he didn't wake me up. I'll let him have this moment," Ohema replied calmly, sipping from her drink.
"Are you not worried about what people might do to him?" her sister asked.
"Not at all," Ohema said confidently, a proud smile on her face. "He's more than capable, so there's nothing for me to worry about."
Queen Lunara shook her head at her daughter's prideful tone.
"Tsk. That idiot is heading straight for trouble," Ohema muttered suddenly, her expression darkening as she noticed a young man and a group of others moving in Klaus's direction.
The Moon wasn't that large, and someone with Ohema's cultivation level could monitor nearly everything happening if she chose to.
"Since you said he can handle himself, let him handle it. No need to look so angry," Queen Lunara said with a smile, noting how Ohema's fists had clenched in irritation.
"Fine," Ohema relented, though her tone was sharp. "But if he gets hurt, I'll kill that idiot myself."
Her temper was as quick as ever.
Queenie just smiled, watching her sister's behavior. Although she didn't remember her childhood very well, now that she had recovered some, she could tell she was always that way—quick-tempered and trouble-causing.
Back then, she could only know her for 24 hours before her brain would reset. A nasty curse, but she was healed now.
Somewhere in Lunarville, Klaus moved across a white field, more like a park, with benches and other things that could only be found in places meant for relaxation.
He was headed toward the Green Life restaurant, which he could see in the distance. Of course, there were people around, since it was a park, and they were all staring at him.
Suddenly, five people appeared, and the moment Klaus saw them, he knew he was about to make his first friends on the moon.
"You must be the intruder..." One of them, a handsome fellow, asked. Klaus smiled slightly.
"Who's asking?"
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC423 Making Friends...The Hard Way
The one who asked the question was a handsome young man with silver-green hair. Beside him stood two other young men with short dark hair.
They looked alike, which suggests they were brothers, but it was hard to tell which one was older. One was shorter than the other, but sometimes height can be deceiving.
With these three was another young man, bald but still handsome. He looked calmer than the first three.
Then, there was a fiery, pale-looking lady among them who locked eyes with Klaus as they walked toward him. Clearly, the five of them meant no friendly intentions as they approached him.
Well, they are sovereigns...
"So, you are the intruder," Lycos, the silver-green-haired guy, said.
"That depends on how you see it," Klaus replied with a smile. "First, I didn't intrude; I was brought here. And second, why the hostility? It's not like I'm some kind of monster here."
"You think this is funny?" Lycos glared at Klaus, making sure his anger was clear through his eyes. He was furious, very furious.
After all, Klaus had stolen his woman. Who wouldn't be mad about that?
"First of all, my name is Klaus, and I'm not an intruder, nor do I care what this is. I'm just a normal human who has visited the moon," Klaus said, still wearing the same smile.
He turned toward Lycos and asked, "Why do you keep staring at me like I've stolen your woman?"
Clearly, Klaus shouldn't have asked that question. The moment he did, Lycos's Sovereign-stage aura burst from his body, and his face turned green with fury. Even those with him felt the pressure and took a few steps back.
"You dare..." Lycos snarled, taking a step toward Klaus. Klaus stood there, expressionless. No one could tell if he was affected by the aura or not, he just stood still.
Onlookers quickly pulled out their phones, recording the moment Lycos and his group approached Klaus. It was clear they were eager to see where this would go. Word had spread quickly that Klaus was seen outside after weeks on the moon.
Since he was unconscious for the past week, nobody has seen him outside.
"A weakling like you dares take my woman?" Lycos said arrogantly as he marched toward Klaus, clearly feeling he had the upper hand.
A Sovereign—of course, he would be this arrogant. In his eyes, Klaus was just a mere Grandmaster bug. He knew his aura alone was enough to teach him a lesson.
However, something unexpected happened. Just when he felt was gaining the upper hand, Klaus moved, locking eyes with him and grinning.
"So that is what all this is about. You're mad because Ohema chose me and not you. How typical..." He shook his head like it was the most normal thing in the world.
"Don't worry, I'm not judging you. I have some of you in my world—jealous fellows with no strength to do anything."
Klaus said it with a casual shake of his head, but inside, he was startled by how quickly his energy had canceled out Lycos's suppression.
Lycos and his friends immediately paled when they saw how casually Klaus spoke under Lycos's suppression.
They were not like Miguel and the others, who didn't know when to stop. On the moon, every one of them had fought monsters in life-and-death battles.
The moon was far more dangerous than Earth, and they knew when to fear something and when to act arrogant. Right now, they were scared of Klaus.
The reason was simple: in the level ranking, Lycos was a Level 3 Sovereign, and they were all Level 2 Sovereigns. However, whenever they battle, Lycos always suppresses them with his aura.
But now, standing before them, a mere Grandmaster was acting as if the aura did not affect him.
Subconsciously, they all took a few steps back. They were scared.
Klaus wasn't an idiot; he knew they were scared, but who was Klaus, if not someone who thrived on mischief?
He smirked and decided to have a little fun.
Boom!
His tyrannical slaughter aura burst out, immediately suppressing the five in front of him. He wasn't using it at full capacity—mainly because he didn't know how powerful it had become—but it was enough to overwhelm them completely.
"Why don't we take it from the top again?" He began to take steps forward, leaving frozen steps with every footstep.
"My name is Klaus Hanson. I am a human, and currently, I am the strongest person on Earth," Klaus said with a smile, knowing his lie was already heard by some people, who were now smiling at his mischief.
"And yes, I am just a Grandmaster stage expert, and yes, I do have the power to kill all five of you, and yes, I can kill you five right now without lifting a finger."
He paused for a moment, his smile widening.
"However, I'm kind of a stranger here since my wife decided to fake sleep so she wouldn't have to escort me around this place. Talk about a good wife these days"
"Thankfully, I met you five, and from just a glance, I can tell we're destined to be friends. So, I'm going to withdraw my aura, and then we'll start again, but this time by introducing ourselves."
"How does that sound?" he asked, now standing right next to Lycos, who immediately nodded, his already pale face growing even paler.
"Great. Who would like to start first?" Klaus said, releasing his aura.
The five Moon Borns took a few steps back, distancing themselves from Klaus as they gasped for breath. Clearly, Klaus had left an impact.
"I'll start again. I am Klaus Hanson, human, and I use the sword and Spirit Weapons," Klaus said, looking at Lycos's group.
"I am Lycos Newman, I am Moon Born, and I use the staff and wand," Lycos said, his expression still fearful.
"Oh, a mage, how exciting," Klaus said with a smile. He then turned to the bald fellow.
"I am Zayn. I was also born Moon Born, and I use the gauntlet."
"A brawler, huh? I have some uncles who are basically brawlers through and through. You'd love them," Klaus smiled, picturing Uncle Ziggy and the rest of his wild uncles.
"I am Tarn; I use the sword," the next guy introduced himself.
"Are you the eldest or the tall one?" Klaus asked. Tarn was the shorter one, looking eerily similar to his brother.
"I am the eldest," Tarn answered.
"I knew it," Klaus muttered with a smile.
"I am Dren; I also use the sword," Tarn's little brother introduced himself, looking calmer than the rest. Klaus could tell he wasn't there by choice; his friends had made him come along.
"And you, fairy, what is your name?" Klaus turned to the lady with them.
"I am Vela, I use the spear," she said, but Klaus could tell she was holding back more information. Of course, he didn't care. The mischief would continue.
"Well, Lycos, Zayn, Tarn, Dren, and Vela, nice meeting you. And as I said earlier, I'm a stranger here. Since we're all good friends now, I'd like to trouble you to give me a tour of some of the best places in this amazing world."
Klaus said this with a small smile that said a lot. Of course, the five Sovereigns were in no position to refuse. As Klaus had said, he could kill them before they even knew what happened.
"Great, then we can start at that restaurant. I'm starving," Klaus said, placing his hand on Lycos's shoulder as they began moving toward the Green Life Restaurant.
The onlookers watching were all stunned by the unexpected turn of events.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC424 Outing with New Friends
"Brother Klaus, this is the largest and most secure training ground in Lunarville," Tarn said, pointing toward a stadium-like structure.
Klaus nodded, taking in the massive buildings around him. The five who had once tried to suppress him were now his closest friends, leaving everyone stunned.
Everyone was utterly shocked. From those who witnessed the event live to those watching the videos uploaded online from their homes, they were all dumbfounded.
A Grandmaster had no business competing in the realm of those four stages above them. It shouldn't have been possible. It defied logic.
The disbelief was palpable. With 500,000 people living in Lunarville, the world of the Moonborn, information traveled quickly. Everyone had seen how Klaus handled the confrontation with Lycos's group.
Some were shocked, others awed, and a few terrified.
What Klaus accomplished made no sense. A mere Grandmaster shouldn't even be able to suppress a Saint, let alone a Sovereign. It was too much for many to accept.
But the surprises didn't end there. After the five Moonborns took Klaus to the Green Life Restaurant and spoiled him with food, they began giving him a grand tour of Lunarville.
Slowly, the group began to relax around Klaus. Lycos, in particular, started to understand why someone like Ohema would choose Klaus as her man.
It was crystal clear to him now—Klaus was a monster, someone even a Peak Sovereign couldn't hope to suppress.
"I have to say, Lunarville is incredibly beautiful," Kent remarked, his eyes sweeping across the area as they roamed the city.
He had noticed several things. First was the technology. It was clear the Moonborn were decades, if not centuries, ahead of Earth's advancements. They had ships capable of traveling to Earth-like jets, whereas humans relied on cumbersome shuttles.
Of course, one of Earth's leading tech companies, Space Z, had begun developing a jet-like spaceship they estimated could travel to the Moon and Mars. It was still in the prototype stage, but even so, they were far behind.
They could have made greater strides, but as things stood, humans were losing the race for technological superiority.
If the Moonborn ever decided to attack Earth, humanity would be doomed.
Beyond the technology, Kent also noticed the strength of the people. Because of their low birthrate and the inability to have more than one child, most of the children he saw were his age.
Yet, even at such a young age, they were between the Saint and Master stages.
This alone demonstrated that, despite their smaller numbers, the Moonborn were incredibly capable in combat. Even Grandmasters on the moon regularly fought Saint-level moon beasts as part of their daily routine.
Klaus also learned that 60 percent of the moon's surface was covered by monsters—extremely dangerous types.
About 30 percent was occupied by the Moonborn, primarily in Lunarville, where he currently was, while the remaining 10 percent was a neutral area.
Perhaps that neutral zone was where humans had landed years ago. Klaus couldn't help but laugh when he heard how the Moonborn had recorded videos of humanity's first landing on the moon.
It was pitiful, to say the least.
The factories and companies in Lunarville were on another level entirely. However, despite their advancements, the Moonborn were running out of time.
Tarn, being rather talkative, shared quite a few secrets with Klaus. From what Klaus gathered, if the Moonborn didn't find a new home within the next two years, they would be overrun.
This was the main reason they intended to invade Earth and claim it as their own. But with an alliance between the Moonborn and humans now on the horizon, there was hope for their survival.
Of course, Queenie would need to consult with her subordinates and the other leaders on Earth to decide whether to allow them sanctuary.
Still, it was unlikely humans would reject the offer of extra help. Earth wasn't in a position to turn down potential allies.
And humans weren't savages who would abandon a race to extinction just to avoid potential rivals.
"I have to say, guys, this place is stunning. Too bad the moon beast situation is escalating by the day," Klaus said, his gaze lingering on the distant skyline. "But I know for a fact that if your people come to Earth and form an alliance, my people would accept.
And even if they don't, I'll knock some sense into their heads and make them. After all, I am the strongest there," he added with a small smile.
"Are you really the strongest?" Vela asked, her eyes narrowing as she studied Klaus curiously.
"Of course," Klaus replied confidently. "Have you ever met an overpowered Grandmaster like me? I mean, if I get to the level of your Queen, wouldn't I have the strength to destroy planets and stars with my bare fists?"
"So you're not the strongest yet, but you have the makings of the strongest?" Lycos asked, raising an eyebrow.
"You see? Lycos knows me better," Klaus said with a grin, wrapping his arm around Lycos's shoulder playfully.
"You guys should come to Earth," he continued. "Sure, the spiritual qi there isn't as strong or dense as it is here—mainly because of our population—but it's safe and well-regulated.
"I'm certain that if humans and Moonborn work together, we could eradicate the lunar beasts and give you back your home within a few years."
Klaus truly wanted the Moonborns to come to Earth. For some unknown reason, he began to feel uneasy, as though doom was about to descend upon the planet. To prepare, he sought more firepower.
The Moonborns and humans working together could create a meaningful impact in the long run.
Klaus and his companions explored the area, trying to see as much of the Moonborn realm as possible. Though he couldn't see everything, he managed to visit some of the most remarkable places.
With his new "friends" acting as guides, he learned a few secrets that would help him present an appealing picture of their world to his allies back on Earth.
However, Klaus had to return soon. There were pressing matters to handle before he left for the academy. With only ten days remaining, he needed to ensure everything was in order.
"Thank you all for the tour. I really enjoyed it. If you ever come to Earth, I'll take you around and show you all the amazing places my world has to offer," Klaus said to his companions.
"Of course, Earth is many times bigger than your world, so there are plenty of places to choose from. I truly hope you all visit someday."
With that, Klaus returned to the palace, leaving his companions behind. Once he was gone, Lycos and the others heaved a sigh of relief.
"This human is very dangerous," Vela remarked, sinking into a comfortable bench. It was the same spot where they had first met Klaus.
"But he's also friendly," Zayn, the bald one, added.
"At least things ended on a lighter note. It could've been worse," Tarn said, and his brother, Dren, nodded in agreement.
"Let's go. The fact that we've seen what humans are capable of means we may have underestimated them. We need to get stronger," Lycos said with a sigh.
"Does that mean we're going on another hunt?" Vela asked as she stood up.
"Yes."
With that, they left as well. Klaus had opened their eyes. Just as Miguel and his group back on Earth had chosen to train to surpass him, these five Moonborns had also resolved to walk the same path.
The Paragon aura is too contagious.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC425 Leaving the Moon
"You really are something else, Klaus..." Queen Lunara said, her face etched with shock. Like everyone else, she had witnessed how easily Klaus suppressed the five Sovereigns.
It had been a walk in the park for him.
"Well, I had to leave an impression. Those five just happened to show up at the perfect time," Klaus replied with a grin. He wasn't overly concerned about their feelings; in his heart, they were his friends now.
Queenie and Ohema were staring at him with equally stunned expressions. Yet, knowing Klaus and the heaven-defying feats he had accomplished on Earth even when he was weaker, they could only sigh in exasperation.
"So, when are we leaving?" Queenie asked, giving Klaus a strange look.
"We can leave now, but I doubt Mother-in-law would be too happy about that," he said teasingly.
"You damn right! You three will only leave after dinner," Queen Lunara declared with a pout.
Later, they all gathered for dinner. Klaus and the Lunarville royal family exchanged jokes and shared laughter, enjoying a lively and warm meal together. During the conversation, Klaus took the opportunity to ask a question that had been nagging at him.
"So, are the Moonborns part human, or are you completely different? I mean, you look human, but I can tell there's something unique about you. Or maybe you're not human at all," he said curiously.
Queen Lunara smiled softly. "While we are not completely human, we also don't know who our ancestors were. The only thing we do know is that we've been on the Moon for thousands of years. Our unique method of birth makes our population growth quite slow," she explained.
"So, in some regard, we are human, but in most cases, we are aliens of some kind."
Klaus nodded thoughtfully, filing the information away. So much about the Moonborns remained a mystery, but they were clearly more extraordinary than they appeared.
Ohema said, "We are like the Ice and Water people that appeared on Earth. Although we look human, we are not truly human, at least not on the inside."
"I see... That makes sense," Klaus replied. He wasn't concerned with their identity; he was more interested in where they came from. But from what he could tell, it seemed they didn't know that themselves.
"What about the lunar beasts?" he asked.
"They're similar to what happened in your world. They mutated when the apocalypse descended. However, unlike Earth—where the beast mutation mostly begins at the Tier 8 stage, with full transformation at Tier 9—here, the process starts at Tier 6. By Tier 7 and Tier 8, they become extremely dangerous.
"Of course, Earth has already started seeing monsters evolving into beast form from Tier 7, but it would take years for them to achieve a true beast stage.
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"For the lunar beasts, their strength increases noticeably from Tier 6. Right now, they number in the millions, while we are only half a million. Even though we have powerful warriors, that alone isn't enough.
"We have a few Tier 8, 9, and 10 beasts among us. But that's not the worst of it. There are three Tier 11 beasts—one is in the same tier as me—and two of them are at Peak Tier 11. It's only a matter of time before those two cross into the next stage."
"When that happens, It will spell our doom."
"That bad, huh?" Klaus said, running a hand through his hair.
"Yes. The monsters in my world are no joke, and from the way things are going, their numbers will keep growing while we remain stagnant because of our unique condition," Ohema replied.
"Then it's a good thing your daughter is a big shot in the human world. We have enough space to accommodate all of you, so I don't think you need to worry much," Klaus said, glancing at Queenie.
"Yes, Mother, don't worry," Queenie reassured. "I'll talk to the humans. I'm sure they won't object to your alliance request."
"And even if they prove stubborn," Klaus added with a confident grin, "I'll visit them individually and make sure they see reason. After all, while your daughter may be the face of the humans, I am, in fact, the strongest. I just let her have the title." He smiled.
Both mother and daughter smiled in return. Queenie then said, "Klaus, do you remember what I told you back in Stone Valley the first time we met on the roof?"
"What does that have to do with anything?" Klaus asked, instantly recalling her threat to push him off the building.
"Do you know it's a long way to fall from the moon down to Earth?" Queenie said with a wicked grin.
"The joke's on you... I have wings now. How can I fall when I can fly?" Klaus laughed.
"Wanna put that to the test?" Queenie said, her eyes glinting dangerously as she stared at him.
"You two look cute together," Ohema said, watching Klaus and Queenie, who were staring dangerously close at each other.
In some strange way, it looked endearing. However, Klaus's thoughts were heading in a completely different direction.
'For some reason, I feel like this lady is going to make me suffer. Maybe I should have just let the heavens kill her. Damn, that would've set me back another generation... Damn it,' he thought, smiling inwardly.
Meanwhile, Queenie's thoughts ran along a much lighter path.
'He looks even more handsome up close. I wonder what he's thinking about. Maybe he's thinking about me,' she mused, caught up in childish fantasies.
Clearly, she needed the Star Juice.
"Alright. If you two want to fight, go do it in your own world. I don't want to deal with another commotion here," Queen Lunara said sharply, snapping them out of their mutual gaze.
They laughed it off and returned to small talk for the next few hours. Eventually, goodbyes were exchanged.
Though Klaus still couldn't navigate the air effortlessly without his lightning wings, he lifted himself easily. Queenie opened a rift, and they both disappeared into it.
Queen Lunara sighed softly, her serene expression shifting as she turned toward a specific direction.
"Come out," she commanded.
Moments later, the seven Grand Elders entered the meeting room, standing silently alongside their queen.
"We have to make preparations for when my daughter returns with the humans' decision," Queen Lunara declared, causing the Grand Elders to nod in agreement.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the moon, now within Earth's atmosphere, another rift opened. Klaus, along with Queenie and Ohema, emerged through it.
Klaus struggled for a moment to stay airborne, but in the end, Ohema had to steady him until he could find his balance and move his legs. He knew everything would be easier once he became a Saint.
"I'll be leaving for now, Sister. I need to meet with the other Overlords and the Earth leaders to discuss how the alliance with the Moonborns will work," Queenie said.
"Alright, Sister, I'll see you later," Ohema replied.
"Then, see you later," Queenie said as she began to open another rift, but before she could step through, a hand grabbed her.
"You surely didn't think I'd let you go without a kiss," Klaus said with a playful smile. Queenie felt her power drain instantly, and before she could respond, his lips were on hers.
Five seconds later, Klaus's wings unfurled, and he shot into the sky, leaving a trail of lightning behind him.
"See you later, Sister," Ohema giggled, watching the Overlord with pink cheeks and a thoughtful expression stay frozen in the air.
Twenty minutes later, still blushing, Queenie opened a rift and left.
The Paragon struck again—leaving even an Overlord vulnerable to his aura.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC426 Back to Earth
"How was your time on the moon, honey?" Klaus's mother asked, holding his hand. It had been four whole weeks since he left, and she had been worried the entire time.
"It was great, Mom. I had fun and made some friends. That place is very beautiful," Klaus replied with a smile.
"Glad you had fun."
"I can't believe there are people on the moon. How come we haven't known about this all these years?" Anna asked, looking rather shocked.
Ohema had already revealed her true identity to them, so they knew she was a moon-born. What shocked them, however, was the revelation that people were living on Earth's closest celestial body, yet humanity had no idea they existed.
"We are advanced in technology—very advanced—so unless we want to reveal ourselves to someone, you wouldn't know we exist," Ohema said with a small smile.
"I can't believe you're not human, Sister Ohema. You look so human to me."
"Scratch that. I can't believe you're an Ascendant and a sister to the leader of the Overlords at that. You're awesome!" Miriam said, practically glowing like a fangirl.
"Relax, my War Goddess. Your big sister will be coming to visit soon enough," Klaus said with a grin. Miriam and Queenie were sworn sisters, and seeing Ohema, who bore the same face as Queenie, only made her happier. Find exclusive stories on empire
"So, what is the moon like?" Danny asked.
"From what I've seen, it's very beautiful. The place isn't that big, but it's charming enough to make you want to stay there forever. Of course, with your current strength, you'd stand out."
"The weakest person I met there was a Grandmaster, and they're about to break through to the Saint stage," Klaus said, shaking his head.
After witnessing the strength of the Moonborn, Klaus began to question whether Earth truly had a hopeful future. The number of Sovereigns he saw on the moon easily numbered in the hundreds if not thousands.
That alone made it clear how far behind humans were. Humanity might have the advantage in numbers, but would that be enough?
"Good thing they're reaching an agreement with us now. Otherwise, who knows how many lives would've been lost?" Kilian said, shaking his head.
"By the way, how was your training?" Klaus asked.
"We've learned the cultivation techniques, so now we can start forming the star core whenever you give the order," Anna replied, sounding rather happy.
"Good. Since you've all come this far, why not push yourselves to grow even stronger? That said, you'll need to form your cores using the monster cores that match your elemental affinity." Klaus paused before adding, "Everyone except Danny."
"Why not me?" Danny asked, frowning.
"You have the light element, which is quite rare," Klaus explained. "Until we find monsters with that affinity, you'll have to rely on treasures and regular cores. Of course, I'll do my best to get you some Light-elemental cores when we find them."
Klaus had researched and discovered that Light-elemental monsters were exceedingly rare. Danny would have to make do with ordinary cores for now since there simply weren't many Light-Elemental monster cores available.
Well, at least not on Earth...
"I can get him as many Light-elemental cores as he needs," Ohema said casually. "Most of the Lunar Beasts have Light affinities."
Danny's face lit up instantly. "You're the best, Sister Ohema!" he exclaimed, beaming with excitement.
Klaus didn't mind where the cores came from; he just wanted his friends to grow stronger. Meeting Lycos and the others on the moon had been a sobering experience.
It made him realize that even though his friends were among the strongest of their generation on Earth, they were still far behind the Moonborn elites.
"What about the news? Anything interesting going on these days?" Klaus asked. It had been four weeks since he wiped out every assassin in the Northern Union, so there was bound to be some buzz by now.
"Yes, a lot has been happening since you've been away," Miriam began. "First, the Three Legacies issued a statement. They declared that as long as you're alive, there will never be peace between you and the Duncan Legacy family."
Klaus's expression darkened slightly, but he remained silent as Miriam continued.
"Their father supported their statement. A few days after you left, he issued his own declaration, demanding that you appear before a tribunal to stand trial for killing and injuring 'innocent' people. He even sent warriors here but, well..." Miriam scratched her head awkwardly.
"But what?" Klaus asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Your rowdy uncles killed them all," Miriam said, shaking her head in exasperation.
"Good. I guess they're indeed qualified to be my uncles," Klaus said with a grin, clearly approving of their actions. He would have done the same if he'd been there.
"Unbelievable..." Miriam muttered, shaking her head, knowing Klaus meant every word.
"That incident made things worse," she continued. "The Three Legacies issued another statement, this time with the Duncan Legacy family fully supporting it. Strangely, three of the Five Great Clans, including my family, stepped forward to back them." Miriam sighed heavily, her voice filled with bitterness.
"I see..." Klaus sighed, too, his mood somber. He wasn't sure how to approach this. It was her family they were talking about, and even though they'd disowned her, she was still a Nabil.
"Don't think too much about it, Klaus," Miriam said, reassuringly touching his arm.
"They've disowned me, which means we share no bond whatsoever anymore. You can do whatever you want to them; I don't mind. Just one thing—don't kill the servants, especially the women. They're innocent. Of course, if they raise their weapons against you, do whatever you must."
"Don't worry. I'll know my limits when the time comes," Klaus said, holding her hand firmly.
"That aside, the Dark Order seems to be on edge," Miriam said. "They haven't issued any statements, but my sources tell me they've been making underground moves recently. It's clear they're starting to notice the disappearance of their operatives in the Northern Union."
"Oh, them?" Klaus chuckled darkly. "I'll make sure they understand the tiger they've provoked. After all, it wouldn't be any fun if I didn't get under their skin, force them to reveal themselves, and take them out once and for all."
"So, are you going to show yourself as the one killing their people?" Ohema asked, her tone curious.
"No," Klaus replied, shaking his head. "But my name will be known. I plan to keep it that way until I can show myself confidently—without anyone having the strength to hurt me or those close to me."
With him leaving for the academy in ten days, Klaus couldn't afford to leave his mother and wives exposed to potential retaliation in his absence. It was too risky.
"You know you don't have to worry about our safety, right?" Ohema said. "Sister Miriam and I can ensure Mother is protected. By showing what you're capable of, you'll make anyone with strange ideas think twice before acting."
Miriam nodded in agreement.
"I know," Klaus said, his voice softening, "but I still wouldn't put you all through that. You need the time to cultivate, not stand guard, because I chose to make a name for myself. That's not the burden I want to place on you both."
He paused, his gaze hardening. "Plus, I want to keep my enemies on edge, never knowing where or how I'll strike. I want them desperate—unable to find a target—until I come for their heads myself."
Klaus's cold smile sent a chill through the room, making his friends shudder involuntarily.
Even his mother felt an uneasy knot tighten in her chest.
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