THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC385 Savagery...
Klaus snapped his fingers, reducing the remains of Aya Middlestone to ash. She had caused enough damage, and now it was Klaus's turn to correct some of those mistakes.
From the memories he had extracted from Aya, he could tell she had wreaked significant havoc.
Klaus saw how she became an assassin and who had recruited her. She had been in college studying to become a surgical doctor when the apocalypse descended.
She awakened a darkness-related talent and an Assassin Class, just like her daughters. However, she never had the privilege of moving through the shadows as they did.
Nevertheless, after a certain woman discovered her talent, she approached and recruited Aya to join the Dark Order, where she adopted the code name Lady Death.
What followed was her rigorous training and testing phase until she became a fully-fledged assassin for the Dark Order. She was ruthless, showing no regard for others' feelings. She killed without question, and for years, that was her life. Until...
Thirty-four years ago, she became pregnant and gave birth to Nuna and Luna, two beautiful twin daughters.
Then her savagery extended even further. After discovering that her daughters possessed a peculiar set of talents and classes, she decided to do whatever was necessary to control them, placing a hex on them.
Where she obtained it from, however, remained a mystery. Klaus could never see the face of the person, or rather, Aya had never seen the face of her secret master and lover.
Klaus tried to cross-reference their meetings to track down who had been financing her campaign to rise through the ranks and take over the Dark Order.
Yes... That was Aya's ambition. She was aiming for the top position. She had already secured some allies and was even planning to break through to the Transcended stage, where her secret lover promised to grant her the power needed to ascend quickly and become an Ascendant.
It had been smooth sailing for her until Klaus's name appeared on her desk.
"So, there were four Sovereigns, thirty-four Great Sages, 240 Sages, and 500 Saint assassins in the Northern Union," Klaus muttered.
"I knew the data from their safe houses wasn't reliable."
The last time he raided their safe house and accessed their systems, he had only uncovered the tip of the iceberg. However, this knowledge was further enriched by Cynthia Ross who had a relationship with someone in the dark order years back.
Now that Klaus had access to Aya's memories, he fully understood the kind of woman his mother-in-law had been.
"Damn, Mother-in-law was a wild one back in the day," Klaus said with a grin, already imagining how he would use this information to tease her.
"That being said, there are now only three Sovereigns, 24 Great Sages, 170 Sages, and 430 Saints left to clear the Northern Union of the Dark Order.
Now, this is something I can work with," Klaus said.
He had the identities and addresses of every remaining assassin in the Dark Order within the Northern Union. If he intended to eradicate them, he would need to kill them all, and Klaus was not one to back down from a fight.
"First, I need to get my affairs in order over the next few days and then scout these people to make sure they aren't aware that something bad has happened.
If her memories are accurate—and they are—it would be another two weeks before Aya issued the order she had been planning."
In her memories, Klaus saw that she was preparing to issue a kill order for his friends, which, of course, extended to Nadia, the fashion designer Klaus was fond of. He thanked his lucky stars that he had reached Aya when he did.
Although Anna and the others would be safe because they were leaving with him, Nadia would have undoubtedly been killed if that order had been issued.
'Such savagery...'
"I have seven weeks before it's time to head to the academy. I can finish this within the next three weeks so I can spend as much time as I want with Mom before leaving," Klaus said with a smile as he leaned back in his chair. Your next chapter awaits on empire
A few hours later, Luna and Nuna returned, literally holding ice creams as Klaus had instructed them to. When they appeared, they looked at Klaus, seemingly waiting to hear something important from him.
"It's done. She is dead now," Klaus said, causing the two women to sigh, tears rolling down their cheeks. After a while, they calmed down.
"Thank you, Klaus," Nuna said, dropping to her knees. Luna followed.
"You two are just being dramatic. I only did what I did for the information; you shouldn't bow to me like I'm some god," Klaus said, lifting them up.
"Still, thank you for breaking the seal and setting us free... We will forever be in your debt," Luna, the younger, added.
"Well, you can repay the debt by going out there and living a good life for yourselves. You deserve it," Klaus said with a laugh, taking the ice cream meant for him and starting to eat.
"By the way, where will you two be going?" he asked.
The twins exchanged puzzled glances, and for a moment, they didn't know how to respond. It wasn't their fault though — throughout their lives, everything had been about training, killing, and finding ways to escape their mother's tyranny.
They had never had the chance to truly live. It was as if their entire existence had been intended only to serve as weapons for their mother.
"We don't know where to go..." Nuna replied with a dazed expression. "Can we stay with you until we figure something out?"
"I don't have any problem with that. You can stay as long as you want," Klaus replied.
He knew that once he left for the academy with his sister and friends, Ohema would return home, and Miriam would enter seclusion to prepare for her breakthrough.
This would mean his mother would be lonely for a few months. However, if Nuna and Luna stayed with them, at least they would keep her company.
"Then we'll stay there for a while," Luna said with a cheerful smile. Klaus smiled back and resumed eating his ice cream. A few minutes later, Nuna spoke up.
"So, what's next? Now that you've gotten what you came for, what is your next move?"
"I have the names of all the assassins and even a few influential people involved with the Dark Order. So, a week from today, I'll start visiting them one by one," Klaus answered.
"And you plan on doing it alone?" Luna asked after hearing his response.
"Of course. They're just a few bugs; no need to stress too much about it," Klaus said confidently.
"Can we join you? I know we said we wouldn't work for you or anyone after helping you get to our mom, but since we don't have anything to do now, we can help you take them out once and for all," Nuna offered, and Luna nodded in agreement.
"Why not? The more, the merrier," Klaus said with a smile, knowing full well they wouldn't take no for an answer at this point.
This would also simplify things for him. Besides them, Miriam would likely want to join, and even Cynthia Ross would probably insist on being involved.
'I guess we are in the endgame now,' he thought.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC386 Overpowering His Friends (1)
"MMmmHHhhh,"
Miriam moaned as Klaus released loads into her for the fifth time. They had been at it for a few hours since Klaus returned from his mission with the twins. He had already told Miriam the real reason he was going.
She had even protested, saying she wanted to go with him, but Klaus had already made up his mind by the time she asked. He wasn't about to send his woman on a mission he could handle with ease.
A few minutes later, they seemed to have somehow recovered from the pleasure and exhaustion.
"That was awesome," Miriam said, lying on Klaus's chest.
"I know," Klaus grinned. Since Anna and Lily still weren't ready, Ohema hadn't finished cultivating the technique, and Lucy was away at the academy, Klaus was left with Miriam every night whenever he was around.
Miriam had been the only one pleasuring him for the past few months. Their bond had also grown stronger during this time.
"I will miss you when you go to the academy," Miriam said with a defeated expression.
"All the more reason to enjoy now," Klaus teased, making her smile slightly.
"I guess I can't be selfish. Sister Lucy is waiting for you there, along with Sister Nia and Asha," Miriam said with a small smile.
"Hey, when did you start using 'Sister'? For a moment, I thought someone as old as the universe wouldn't bother with such a title," Klaus teased her again. "And why would Nia and Asha be waiting for me? Who said I'm in love with them?" he continued teasing.
"You..." Miriam pinched him.
"In case you're not aware, we've all agreed. Whether you like it or not, Sister Nia and Asha have already been added to the harem. Even Sister Nadia has been included, so you better man up and do what's required of you," Miriam said, hiding her face.
"Hehe, what a bunch of weirdos," Klaus chuckled. However, deep down, he loved the idea.
"That being said, are you ready to receive your techniques now?" Klaus asked.
"I am, but wouldn't the cultivation technique destroy my foundation?" Miriam asked, concerned.
"Maybe a lesser technique than the one you're using would destroy your foundation, but the one I am about to give you is hundreds of times better in every aspect. Instead of destroying your foundation, it will rebuild it into something much more powerful."
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"Wait, you're not going to ask where I got the techniques from?" Klaus asked, puzzled. He had expected Ohema to ask as well, but she never did. Seeing Miriam's reaction, he could tell she also had no intention of asking.
"I love you, Klaus. We all do. So no matter what crazy idea or gift you bring, we won't question you. If and when you want to share any of your secrets, we will happily listen," Miriam replied with a smile.
"Thank you," Klaus said sincerely.
The senior had told him that, for now, he shouldn't disclose his past to anyone, not even to him. Hearing that he wouldn't have to lie to his lovers because they don't want to pry for his secrets made him genuinely happy.
"I will be giving you three techniques. One is a cultivation technique, and the other two are martial techniques. I have reviewed your status page, so these techniques are better suited for you," Klaus said, pressing his finger against her forehead and transferring the three techniques to her.
"The cultivation technique is called [Immortal Sword Body]. It will help refine your body, making it sharp and refined, similar to a sword. Since your class is Light Sword Dancer, this will be perfect for you.
The first martial technique is called [Divine Light Sword Ascendance Art]. As the name suggests, it harnesses your talent with the Light element and complements your swordsmanship class. With your sword intent, this technique will enhance your combat prowess many times over."
"How much are we talking?" Miriam's warrior side emerged.
"For now, since I haven't witnessed your full strength, let's estimate it between 700% to 1000%," Klaus replied.
"Wow, by that much?" Miriam was taken aback.
[Stop underestimating her, brat. With the technique you've given her, even just the first form is enough to increase her current combat prowess by 2000%.]
'What?' Now it was Klaus's turn to be shocked.
[You underestimate someone with sword intent. Although she has just awakened it, if you were to face her in a true sword battle, you wouldn't last even ten minutes,] the senior used the moment to lecture.
'Thanks for correcting me, senior,' Klaus said sincerely.
[It's not your fault for getting it wrong. The techniques you are providing your friends are so powerful that even I can't clearly gauge their value. Whoever created them must have been a true genius.]
Klaus smiled at that. He was the creator of these techniques—well, his past self was—but it still counted as his achievement, so all the praise went to him, the one currently living.
He refocused on Miriam. "I might have downplayed my initial estimation. The [Divine Light Sword Ascendance Art] has seven forms, and just the first form alone could currently increase your fighting strength by as much as 2000%."
"What..." Miriam's eyes widened. "I know I said we wouldn't ask, but where the hell did you get such a monstrous technique? You know what, don't tell me," she said, deciding to give up and simply accept what was and what would be.
Klaus laughed and continued "The second technique is called [Sword Dance]. It also resonates with your class, but it's more of a movement technique. Mastering it will elevate your movement on the battlefield to the next level."
"Thank you, Klaus," Miriam said with a cheerful smile.
She had just received universe-altering techniques; if that wasn't enough to make her happy, nothing else could. Of course, she had no idea of the true value of what she had just gained.
Klaus smiled back. It was no big deal for him. With the knowledge he now possessed, he could fight without holding back.
"With this cultivation technique, I can reach the Transcendent stage much faster than I anticipated. However, I'll hold off on that and train the martial techniques to at least two levels before advancing in my cultivation," Miriam decided, and Klaus nodded.
Since her upcoming tribulation would be much stronger, it was wise for her to first focus on the sword techniques to bolster her combat power.
"Are you also going to give these techniques to Sister Anna and the others?" Miriam asked.
"Of course, but before we head out, why don't we have another round to celebrate you receiving three heaven-shattering techniques?" Klaus said with a grin.
"Tsk..." Miriam chuckled but didn't object. With that, Klaus's sword entered her body for another round, continuing for an hour before they stopped. They dressed and went out to meet the others.
A few minutes later, everyone was seated except for Ohema, who was in seclusion, cultivating her Virgin Poison Body so she could finally be with Klaus.
"I've reviewed your status pages and chosen the best cultivation and martial techniques that will turn you all into monsters..." Klaus said with a smile, watching the eager expressions on his friends' faces.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC387 Overpowering His Friends (2)
"Danny, buddy, you're first!" Klaus called out, making Danny smile. Danny had a unique class called Juggernaut Warrior and a rare physique, known as the Herculean Build, as far as Klaus was aware.
He had discussed this with the senior, who believed that Danny had the potential to awaken a rare body constitution in the future.
Because of this, Klaus chose three of the best techniques from his arsenal for Danny. He didn't know how, but somehow, all of his friends seemed more likely to grow into something greater than ordinary warriors.
Each one possessed something unique.
Klaus pressed his thumb to Danny's forehead and transferred the techniques to him.
"The Diamond Unbreakable Body is a cultivation technique that will help build your body and core into something worthy of the Juggernaut Warrior class. This will also require you to start tempering your body."
"...Uhm, what is that?" Danny asked.
"It's where you train your body rigorously. This can be done through physical exercise or by soaking your body in medicinal baths," Klaus explained.
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"Oh, I see," Danny nodded.
"This means you should do your best to earn more Celestial points at the academy so you can buy treasures for the medicinal baths," Klaus added with a grin.
Danny sighed and said, "Well, that will be a problem. I heard that to get more points at the academy, you have to take missions, and the missions there are very hard."
"All the more reason for you to master the techniques I gave you," Klaus said.
"The World Breaking Axe is a martial technique that focuses primarily on the axe. It has five levels, so between now and when it's time for us to head to the academy, focus on mastering the first level."
"The other is Supreme Axe Domain. This one combines both axe and movement techniques, so mastering the first of its six levels would be great as well."
Danny nodded with a determined expression. Klaus then turned to the other brute fighter, Daniel.
Like Danny, Daniel also had a unique class called Flame Titan and a physique known as Colossal Titan. He was uniquely suited to wield heavy weapons.
Klaus transmitted the techniques to him and explained them.
"Just like Danny, the Demon Body Tempering Technique requires tempering your body in various ways. It will help form a core capable of accommodating the strength you'll unleash as you grow stronger.
"As for the martial techniques, the Judgement Hammer Art is the primary one. It focuses on the hammer, similar to Danny's technique. The second one, the Mountain Descent Hammer Art, is more for movement and defense, but if you master it well, it will greatly enhance your offense."
"Thanks, Klaus." Klaus nodded and then turned to Mark, the spearman. He quickly transferred the techniques to him.
"Your cultivation method is unique to your Vanguard Spearman class. The Halo Ascended Technique will help you form a core that links directly to your wind element.
Like Lily, if you cultivate this technique, it will greatly enhance your speed, which is something a spearman like you should prioritize.
As for the martial techniques, the Genesis Spear Dominion Art is your primary offensive technique, while the Infinity Spear Art serves for both movement and offense. You should focus on mastering it, as it includes some of the most impressive skills you can develop."
"Thanks, Klaus."
Kay was next. "The Flame Body Tempering Technique is exactly as its name suggests. You need to temper your body using fire or materials containing flame essence. This means you should concentrate on absorbing fire elemental-type cores.
This advice applies to all of you. You should focus on absorbing cores that match your elemental affinities. This not only strengthens your elemental powers but also conditions your body, allowing you to use your elements more effectively."
They all nodded, and Klaus continued.
"The Phoenix Sky Bow Art is primarily for the bow and is the most powerful technique I have given out so far."
Kay and the others exchanged looks. While they knew the techniques Klaus described were powerful, hearing him say that this was the strongest yet left them all bewildered.
Klaus just smiled at them. "The Archer class is more versatile than you think. It can do much more than just shoot arrows made from your element, and through this technique, you will all understand what I mean."
"Can you show us what else it can do?" Klaus's mother suddenly asked with a cute and teasing smile.
"Of course. Kay, give me your bow." Klaus took Kay's bow and, tapping into the Phoenix Sky Bow Art, activated the first form.
Unlike his friends, who needed time to master the techniques, Klaus only required Star Qi, which he now had in abundance thanks to his nine qi seas.
The moment he activated the first form, called Phoenix Feather, a massive fiery projection appeared, immediately triggering the fire alarms in the room.
The entire space grew intensely hot. Klaus pulled the bowstring, and within the large projection, as well as the bow in his hands, a giant flaming feather materialized.
"As you can see, instead of just an arrow forming from the fire element, the entire bow takes on that form. I can adjust its size as I wish and even make it denser if I have the essence to support it," Klaus explained before deactivating the technique.
The place was getting hotter by the second.
"What a terrifying technique, and it's just the first form," Klaus's mother said, drenched in sweat from the few seconds Klaus held the technique.
"It's not even close to the true first form," Klaus smirked and then activated the Ice Lotus, bringing some much-needed coolness to the hall.
Everyone quieted down after hearing that. Klaus gave them a moment to process the information before speaking about the next techniques.
"Since every archer needs powerful arrow techniques, the Hellfire Arrow Tempering Art is the best for you. Later, I will teach you how to create a few trump cards from this technique. Even at your current level, killing a Tier 8 expert won't be impossible."
Klaus watched the shocked expressions on their faces and smiled. While he was known for accomplishing the impossible, his friends were not the same.
However, from what he said, it seemed Klaus was suggesting that if Kay managed to master the technique, he could take down a Tier 8 expert. That was almost too unbelievable to process.
"You're all overreacting. The current Kay couldn't defeat a Tier 8 expert even if there were ten of him. But with the Hellfire Arrow Tempering Art, he could carefully temper an arrow that, when released at the right moment, could be fatal to a Tier 8 expert."
"Still, it's too shocking. Killing a Tier 8 expert is something only other Tier 8 experts would consider. Tier 4 experts like you have no business thinking about such an impossible task," Miriam said, shaking her head.
As a Tier 8 expert herself, she fully understood the level of power involved in killing such an expert. The idea that a Tier 4 expert could kill someone like her was both surprising and hard to believe.
"Watch this," Klaus said, pulling out a meter-long arrow from his space ring.
He held it in his hand and began channeling his fire qi into it. At first, it appeared to be just a normal arrow, but after five minutes, Miriam's eyes widened.
"This... what is this, Klaus? Even I would struggle to defend against such an arrow," Miriam said, disbelief evident in her voice.
"As I said, with careful tempering and practice, even Kay could take down a Tier 8 expert."
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC388 Overpowering His Friends (3)
Everyone continued staring at Klaus, or more precisely, at the arrow in his hand. Before the tempering, it had been dark and ordinary, but after Klaus used the Hellfire Arrow Tempering Art to infuse it with an abundance of fire qi, it had become a deadly weapon.
The arrow now glowed red, adorned with intricate markings.
"You see these markings? They are runes that hold the fire qi inside. Once I lock this into a bow and release it, it will unleash all the energy stored within, and let me tell you, that will be a lot," Klaus said.
After a few seconds, he placed the arrow back into his space ring and waited for everyone to calm down. When they did, he smiled and turned to Kilian, transferring the techniques to him as well.
"Your Agni Sword Domain cultivation technique is special. Cultivating it will allow you to harness fire in a way similar to mages. This means that when you fight, it will be as if you're battling within a sea of flames," Klaus explained.
Both Kilian and his sister wielded swords, but Kilian had an affinity for the fire element, which made his offense quite formidable.
However, he had previously lacked the appropriate techniques to fully utilize this power. The Agni Sword Domain technique would change that, allowing him to channel flames actively and passively during combat.
"As for the martial techniques, there is the Infinity Sword Art and the One Flame Transcendence Sword Art.
"The first one focuses on how you control flames through your swordsmanship. The second one, however, might be out of reach for now, as it requires an immense amount of spiritual qi to summon the flaming swords.
But with the cultivation method I provided, you'll eventually be able to use it. Focus on building your Star Core to its strongest state. Once you reach the Saint level, you should be able to use at least the first two levels of this art freely."
Kilian nodded with a smile on his face.
Klaus then turned to his girlfriend, Lily, and transferred her share of the techniques.
"The name of your cultivation method is cute, right? Immortal Wind," Klaus said, making Lily smile. "Its name might be cute, but it's also incredibly powerful. As the name implies, you will be cultivating your wind until it attains a state of immortality.
Now, that might sound a bit dramatic, but trust me, after a week of practicing it, you'll start to understand what I mean.
That being said, your martial skill, One with the Wind, is a movement technique. If you manage to master even the first level, I will have a hard time keeping up with you."
Lily smiled.
"As for the Wind Vanishing Sword Art, you'll have to discover its secrets for yourself, as it's difficult to explain. But don't worry, it's well-suited for your skill set, and I know you'll become a force to be reckoned with once you master it."
"Can I duel you again after I master it?" Lily asked.
"Of course, but I doubt you'll be able to do much," Klaus teased.
"We shall see," Lily said, her competitive spirit flaring.
She only seemed to be this competitive with one person, and that person was the monster known as Klaus—whom they all knew they could never surpass. Perhaps her ambitions were just that high.
"And now, for my Ice Princess, I have some good ones for you," Klaus said to Anna, making her blush slightly.
"Your cultivation method is called Ice Queen Body Tempering. Essentially, you are transforming your body into ice, and the longer you practice this technique, the faster your ice power develops.
However, that's not all. Your strength will also increase, and your ice qi will grow immensely. Your entire being will be tempered with ice, making even your touch would be cold enough to freeze. With your mage class, I am certain you will become formidable.
Regarding the martial techniques, one is a control technique that utilizes your water element. It is called the Water Domain Control Art and is excellent for commanding the battlefield.
For offense, the Infinity Ice Summoning Spell Art will serve you well. All you need is spiritual qi to summon hundreds of monsters and creatures to assist you in battle.
"These are also some of the best ancient spells, and their power is far more lethal than you can imagine." Anna nodded obediently, refraining from asking any questions despite the many thoughts running through her mind.
When Klaus finished, he turned to his sister, Hanna.
"Initially, I had prepared a Bow Art and an Arrow Art for you, but after receiving the Sky Piercing Bow Art, the one I had prepared is no longer necessary. The Sky Piercing Bow Art is far superior.
Therefore, you will only be receiving the Divine Arrow Tempering Art, which is similar to Kay's Hellfire Arrow Tempering Art. The cultivation technique is called Divine Lightning Body Tempering Art. Practicing it will without a doubt, elevate your prowess with the bow to the next level."
"Thank you, brother," Hanna said with a small smile.
"No need, sister. As your brother, it's only natural for me to spoil you rotten," Klaus said with a mischievous grin. "By the way, I'll be borrowing the bow for the next few days."
"Okay, brother," Hanna replied before moving to sit beside their mother. Discover hidden stories at empire
His mother looked at him with a smile and said, "Thank you." Klaus nodded and turned back to his friends.
"Now, you all have some of the most powerful techniques out there. What you do with them will depend on what you want to achieve. But even if you don't have any ambitions, know that just being associated with me will bring many troubles.
With that said, make sure you use the next six weeks to at least master the first forms or levels of your martial techniques."
They nodded and, without hesitation, ran off to practice.
"I'll let you know when I'm done with the bow," Klaus said to Hanna before she left to begin her training.
Klaus spent a few hours with his mother before visiting Cynthia Ross, his mother-in-law to discuss his recent discovery of the Dark Order and his plans moving forward.
As expected, she was quick to offer her help, something Klaus had anticipated, knowing that she would love nothing more than to erase her past.
The next day, Klaus, along with his mother-in-law, Miriam, and the twins, left Ross City for Harmony City, where the first Sovereign-stage assassin resided, along with four Great Sages, 30 Sages, and 130 Saints.
Thankfully, Cynthia Ross was kind enough to let them use the Valkyrie V-X Thunderstrike, an upgraded model of the combat helicopter Klaus had used during the invasion of Arcadian City. Not only was it fast, but its camouflaging abilities were also top-tier.
Since Klaus had no intention of announcing his presence when entering these cities, it was the best model he could think of for the task.
They planned to use the helicopter until they were a few kilometers or even miles from their destinations; the rest of the way would be covered on foot, by flight, or through shadow techniques.
A few hours after departing Ross City, they arrived in Harmony City, one of the cities in the Northern Region.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC389 Klaus's Revenge Arc (1)
Klaus and his team of women stopped two miles from Harmony City to plan their next move. Klaus did not need any planning since he knew where every last assassin would be, but since he brought along some help, he had to assist them in deciding how they would proceed.
"I will be going after the Sovereign because I need the experience Points, so stop looking at me like that, Miriam," Klaus said, glancing at Miriam, who was frowning at him. Cynthia Ross watched them with an unblinking stare.
By now, Cynthia Ross had managed to calm down. When she discovered that Miriam, the infamous War Goddess of the eastern region, was now Klaus's woman, she had almost fallen on her backside.
She was shocked beyond her imagination. Strangely, Miriam didn't act cold toward her.
On the contrary, she seemed rather fond of Cynthia, which was surprising given her reputation for being cold and arrogant.
Still, Cynthia couldn't quite wrap her head around it. She needed time to process that Miriam was now dating Klaus, and from the looks of it, he had completely won her over.
"Are you sure you can take him out?" Miriam asked. "I could do it, you know."
"That would require you to get close to him, which would draw unnecessary attention. My way will be quick and effective. When I'm done, not even his body will be found," Klaus said.
"If you say so, just don't do anything reckless," Miriam replied.
"I won't, my love," Klaus smiled. "Now, how about you all? Do you think you can handle four Great Sages, 30 Sages, and 130 Saints?"
"What do you take us for? Of course, we can handle them," Miriam said, glancing at the three women beside her.
"Okay," Klaus said, smiling. "Don't forget to take the pictures as I instructed," The ladies nodded.
"So, how are you going to do it?" Klaus asked. It was almost 5 p.m., and they planned to use the cover of the night to eliminate their targets.
"I will go after the four Great Sages and ten Sages. Nuna will take care of the rest, while Sister Cynthia and Luna will go after the Saints," Miriam said.
"Smart. Well, we have the night to rid Harmony City of the Dark Order. As for the Grandmasters, most are suppressed by the Sovereigns, so once they're dead, they'll be freed. That being said, the rest are the worst of the worst, so don't hesitate," Klaus advised.
He reminded them before disappearing and reappearing 300 meters away. Explore more adventures at empire
Now that he was a Grandmaster with enhanced stats, he could use the second form of his movement technique, the Vanishing Step.
The first form, [Phantom Steps], was ideal for quick and ghostly movement. Very effective during one-on-one battles.
However, the second form, [Vanishing Step], true to its name, allowed Klaus to vanish and reappear 300 meters away. This was his current limit, but as he grew stronger, the distance would increase.
A few seconds later, the women also departed to carry out their missions.
Somewhere in Harmony City, Lex Nelson, a truck driver, was finishing up his shift and signing out when he received a text from someone he knew all too well.
"Aya, why are you messaging me at this time of night?" he muttered before opening the message.
"Huh, so you've heard that Klaus Hanson is in Harmony City. How lucky for me. At least you're not greedy and chose to inform me," Lex smiled.
"I suppose I'll give you part of the credit once I kill him," he said with a grin. "No, that woman can be annoying sometimes. This time, I'm taking full credit," he added before signing out and leaving.
He got into his car and started driving to a specific part of the city, instead of heading home to his cat.
He was single, with only a cat as his companion. He is a lonely existence within the Dark Order. Of course, Klaus knew this from Aya's memories. That woman has more dirt on some of the Higher-ups in the dark order.
Because of this, Klaus even planned to text animal protection services to find a better home for the cat once its owner was dead.
The animal deserved a good home, not a murderous psycho as its owner. After driving for a while, Lex parked his car and began walking in a particular direction.
A few miles away, there was a carnival where many young people could be seen enjoying themselves. It was a celebration for the young warriors who had passed the academy trials and would be heading to the academy in six weeks.
Although the event was specifically for the Northern Region. Many would come to the same conclusion after finding out Klaus was in Harmony City. However, this time, Lex's deduction was incorrect.
Klaus was indeed present in Harmony, but he was positioned east of the carnival grounds. He was currently using the Hellfire Arrow Tempering Art to create a god-killing arrow. His senses were spread out, tracking Lex as he moved slowly toward the carnival.
"Tsk, this guy is a terrible assassin. Look at how he walks like he thinks he's some kind of a god," Klaus muttered.
"Well, he is a Sovereign, and I'm just a Grandmaster, so it's only natural for him to underestimate me," Klaus added, though the disdain on his face said it all.
He already hated the man and would have killed him even if he weren't part of the Dark Order.
"Now might be the right time to assign points to certain aspects of my status. I have more than enough points now, especially after that huge boost when I broke through," Klaus thought. With that, he momentarily shifted his attention from the Sovereign to check his status page.
Name: Klaus Hanson
Age: 16
Talent: Celestial Elemental Overlord
Class: Weapons Overlord
Bloodline: Dormant
Physique: Nine Reincarnation Divine Body
Realm: Grandmaster
Star Core Formation: 0/9
Strength: 2,130 | Agility: 2,370 |Stamina: 2,340 |Defense:1,600 | Intelligence: 2,000| Health: 6200
Star Qi: 600,000,000
Stat Points: 2000
Klaus stared at his status page for a few seconds before a small smile tugged at his lips. "Looks like my status page has changed compared to how others look," he muttered.
When he accessed the status pages of Anna and his friends, he noticed that while they all had 'Star Core Formation' added, there was something different. Instead of the usual levels 1 to 9, their status displayed 'Low.'
Klaus had asked Miriam about this, and she explained that from the Grandmaster stage onward, there were only four levels, although they corresponded to the previous levels 1 to 9. These new levels were Low, Medium, High, and Peak.
When your core formation showed Peak, it meant you were close to completing it. According to her, Low represented levels 1 to 3, Medium was 4 to 6, High was 7 to 8, and Peak was level 9.
However, on Klaus's status page, these four levels were absent. Instead, it displayed the number of cores he had left to form, referring to his nine Qi seas. He would need to saturate and refine all of them into Star Cores before he could ascend to the Saint stage.
"This is convenient," Klaus smirked before examining his stats. "Looks like I got 500 points added to all my stats and 2,000 to health. The Star Qi pool is larger than ever."
He paused for a moment.
"I guess I won't need to waste points on these idiots after all. I'll save them for the Tier 8 monsters." With that, Klaus stood up.
The Sovereign came within range. It was time for him to take an arrow through the heart.
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With his senses extending over a 70-kilometer radius, Klaus was able to track the Sovereign Assassin, who was strolling toward the carnival in hopes of finding him there.
The temptation of being the one to kill the most elusive target ever noted in the Dark Order's records was too enticing for the assassin to resist.
Unbeknownst to him, he had just entered the kill zone Klaus had meticulously set up for him. Klaus uses Star Q instead of Spiritual Qi.
So although he hadn't exerted much effort to hide his presence, the Sovereign couldn't sense the presence that was now just 400 meters away.
Klaus watched with a smile on his lips. He took out one of the three special arrows he had crafted and notched it onto his bow. He pulled back the bowstring but then paused, lowering the bow to take out a phone.
The phone belonged to Aya Middlestone, the mother of Luna and Nuna. Before killing her, Klaus had ensured he used her thumb to unlock it and change the phone settings to his own. Now, he had access to her contacts, and Lex was among them.
He opened the messaging app and typed a text to him. As soon as he sent it, he raised the bow and notched an arrow.
Lex, who was walking casually toward the carnival, suddenly felt his phone chime. He took it out and tapped on Aya's name.
When he saw the message, he froze. It read, "Look to your right and say cheese. You will see the face of your killer."
Lex froze, but then he turned. However, as soon as he saw Klaus's face, his energy surged—or tried to. Before he could release his cultivation, a red, crackling light appeared and shot through his chest, digging a hole through it.
It pierced his heart, leaving no chance for recovery. Lex looked dazed as he watched Klaus approach through his darkening vision.
Klaus stood before him with a small smile. "Aya will be waiting for you on the other side." With that, a ball of flame appeared in his hand. He used Aya's phone to snap a picture of Lex's lifeless face before tossing the flame onto him.
What followed was a quick, ashy burn that consumed him so fast that even his core was destroyed.
[You have killed a Sovereign Stage Warrior named Lex Nelson. You have earned 1,000,000 EXP.]
Klaus smiled reading the system message.
[You couldn't have saved his core?] the senior asked.
"It would have contaminated my Star Core once formed. The EXP was enough," Klaus replied, without a trace of regret. The Tier 8 Core he had just burned was sufficient to make significant progress in forming his first Star Core.
But he was so disgusted by the assassin that if he had the chance, he would have rejected the Exp Points too.
After using the ice element to bury the ashes, he walked toward the carnival, stood on a hill, and began to watch.
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Somewhere in the city, Miriam moved across rooftops only stopping when she appeared on top of a building. Inside a certain room, a young man was scrolling through his phone, laughing now and then.
Miriam narrowed her eyes as she observed the smug expression on the young man's face. His name was Rick Shelly, an assassin for the Dark Order. Over the past 15 years working for them, he had killed 410 people.
Among these kills, 24 were innocent, but because he was ordered to assassinate them, he never even blinked.
Miriam wanted to proceed slowly, but seeing the nonchalant, smug look on Rick's face made her blood boil.
Inside the room, Rick, who was happily watching a cat video, suddenly felt his body freeze in place. He couldn't move his hands or legs. The only thing he could move was his eyes. Surprisingly, his voice was also silenced.
On the roof, Miriam raised an eyebrow as she watched the result of using her power to immobilize him. Although Rick was a Great Sage, Miriam expected some resistance. However, to her shock, he couldn't move at all.
But she didn't let that distract her. She moved and glided through the air, entering through the window that was already open — Rick had a habit of watching the night city, so he kept it that way.
With her face covered and clad in dark clothing, Miriam stopped beside Rick and spoke coldly, "In your next life, don't kill the innocent."
Her palm glowed, and she gently tapped Rick's forehead. Light engulfed him, and before he could even scream in his head, he disintegrated into a flash of light, vanishing forever.
Miriam stared at the spot where Rick had been for a few seconds before she, too, disappeared from the room. The skill she had used was one she gained when she broke through to the Saint stage many years ago.
When Klaus saw her use that skill a few weeks ago, he felt envious. With her light element, a simple touch could disintegrate anything. The name of this OP skill is [Annihilation Touch].
It was the kind of ability any assassin would kill for. As for Miriam, she only used it for close-up kills or to disintegrate her opponents' weapons.
She doesn't truly depend on it since she prefers brutal battles where blood and sweat will cover her enter body. She is that weird.
She moved to her next target, and then the next, ensuring she left no trace of a foreign presence in the places she visited.
In another part of the city, Nuna was also making her moves. As a Great Sage, taking out Sages was effortless for her. Thanks to her Shadow Manipulation abilities, she could move through the shadows with ease.
Her first target was a cashier who was just about to leave work. However, she never made it to her car before the shadows consumed her. Nuna dragged her into the shadow realm before taking her out.
Klaus once asked why they preferred to bring their targets into the shadow realm before killing them. Their response was rather chilling.
In their shadow realm, they were supreme. The moment someone entered, they would be cut off from their cultivation base, rendering them mere mortals in the shadow realm.
Killing them after that was as easy as picking up stones. This made it their primary killing ground. Even more terrifying, the two shared the same shadow realm, so anything that entered would be subject to both of their dominions.
One could only imagine what their shadow realm would become once they ascended to Sovereigns.
Somewhere else in Harmony City, Luna, and Cynthia Ross were also taking out dozens of targets by the hour. Cynthia had some affinity with shadows, but her control wasn't as strong.
This was likely due to the fact that she was just a Sage. However, she wasn't any slower than Luna. While she could travel through shadows, she couldn't use them to trap her targets the way Luna could.
But since her targets were Saints, surprise attacks were enough. With her and Luna working together, they were able to move swiftly. When the situation called for it, Luna would handled it; otherwise, Cynthia was doing most of the killing.
By 5 a.m., the last of the Dark Order assassins in Harmony City had been eradicated. Klaus received texts from all four ladies, informing him that they had returned to the helicopter.
Klaus wasn't back yet...
At some point during the night, Klaus decided to join the carnival. When he returned to the helicopter, he was covered in paint and sparkles.
Miriam and the others looked at him with varied expressions. A few seconds later, they all sighed.
"Don't tell us," Miriam chuckled.
Klaus just smiled, and soon, they were off, headed to Arcadian City where the next cleanup exercise would take place.
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"Hong, I hope you'll be coming to my birthday party tomorrow," said a young man to a slim man wearing a construction worker's outfit. He appears to be in his 40s. He had a lean figure and a look that showed he was very hardworking.
This man was Tang Hong. He was a caring co-worker and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was the best uncle, considering he always tried to buy the fanciest gifts whenever he visited.
However, the 'great' uncle to some was known as the 'Silent Killer' to others. He is an assassin who for the past 19 years has been working for the Dark Order. He killed 603 people, 201 of whom, according to the Aya Middlestone memories, were innocent.
Some of his victims were people in high places who had been unfortunate enough to discover things they shouldn't have. He had taken away the uncles and aunts of other families, and today, Klaus was there to take him down.
Hong looked at his co-worker and smiled. "I wouldn't miss your birthday for the world." His smile was genuine and reassuring.
"Then I'll see you there." With that, Hong turned and left the workplace. He got into his car and began heading home.
On the way, he picked up his phone and opened an app called "Pleasure Knight," which allowed users to book bedmates for the night. After a few scrolls, he booked a petite young woman.
With a smile on his face, he continued driving. However, just as he was a few minutes from his house, he received a text from Aya Middlestone.
It read:
"Klaus Hanson has made his appearance in Arcadian City and will be heading to the Arcadian Mine with some friends. If possible, use this chance to kill him and his friends. This is our best shot, and since it's your city, you can take him out.
Just don't forget to share the credit once it's done."
Hong smiled. "Looks like coming to the Eastern Region for a few months was the right move."
He had originally been stationed in the Western Region, but after a promotion at his day job, he was sent to Arcadian City to oversee operations for a few months. His arrival could be described as a mere coincidence.
"At least that scheming witch wasn't stingy this time." With that, he turned his car around and began heading out of the city, taking a back road to get closer to the Arcadian Mine.
The mine had once been home to the Voltox zombies until a few months ago, when Klaus, along with the soldiers and warriors of the Eastern Region, united to eradicate them during their invasion.
It was also the first time the Dark Order had attempted to eliminate Klaus, sparking the series of events that would spell their downfall at the hands of the one called Paragon of the Nine Stars.
With Aya's memories, Klaus even knew where to begin in the Southern Union. The Dark Order was tightly connected, but not to someone like Aya, who had been plotting to overthrow their current leader and claim the Dark Order for herself.
Let's just say she had done more research than most, all thanks to the mysterious figure supporting her. Now that she was gone, Klaus wondered what would become of this shadowy figure once he found out.
That being said, Hong was driving toward his doom.
Meanwhile, in Arcadian City, Nuna stopped in front of a large manufacturing company where, despite the late hour of 6:30 p.m., workers were moving to and fro, busily working.
She observed the surroundings for a few seconds before blending into the shadows. In the next moment, he was in the shadow of a young Master Stage warrior who appeared to be an inspector making his rounds. Explore hidden tales at empire
The inspector was heading to a section where a certain beautiful woman worked as an accountant in a small office. Her name was Daniella Newman, but to the Dark Order, she was known as the Intoxicated Killer.
Her weapon of choice was pleasant poisons, one that anyone she seduced would eagerly inhale without hesitation. She was a Sage, but soon she would be a dead Sage.
As the inspector moved, Nuna used her shadow manipulation abilities to connect more shadows to strengthen her own. It was the best strategy, considering she was going up against a Sage who also possessed shadow abilities.
The Sage might notice, but by then it would be too late to react.
As the inspector neared the office, Nuna leaped from his shadow slipped into the shadow of the slightly ajar door, and started waiting patiently.
Twenty-four minutes later, Daniella stood up, closed her books, and off her computer. She was done for the day.
She wore a cozy night coat and walked away from her desk. However, just when she was about to open the door, something grabbed her from the shadows.
She looked down, but before she could identify who the shadowy hands belonged to, she was yanked forcefully into the shadows, vanishing without a trace.
In the next moment, Nuna reappeared far from the company building, looking slightly pale.
"Damn it, I hate shadow beings," she muttered.
She smiled and then drawing strength from the shadows, she disappeared once more, reappearing an hour later where she eliminated another Lady Sage known across the dark web and within the Dark Order as the Snake.
Unlike the others, this Sage operated independently from the Dark Order, making her difficult to track. But thanks to Aya's meticulous planning, Nuna only had to visit three locations to find her.
**
"I will walk from here," Hong said, parking his car under a tree before heading in the direction of the Arcadian Mine. Approaching from the west, he was far from prying eyes—except one: Klaus's.
Hong moved cautiously, ensuring his presence remained undetected. However, a certain white-haired young man watched him approach with a smirk.
Hong suspected nothing until he received a text message that read:
"Isn't it a good day to die? Come on, look to your right and say cheese."
Hong followed the instructions, but what met his gaze was a red arrow crackling with lightning and the smiling face of the person he was on his way to kill.
The arrow pierced through his head, leaving a stunned expression frozen on his face. Klaus moved swiftly, and in the next moment, he was standing beside Hong, taking the phone from his lifeless hand.
A second later, Hong's body fell backward, dead. It all happened so quickly that he never had a chance to comprehend what had occurred.
"Looks like my marksmanship needs some fine-tuning if I don't want to rely on my mind to control the arrows," Klaus said, flicking his hand as a fireball materialized in his palm.
"Handsome guy, yet you chose to become a hired assassin," Klaus remarked before tossing the fire onto Hong's body. Of course, he didn't forget to take a picture of him.
A while later, Klaus was gone, speeding toward their rendezvous spot. This time, he couldn't afford to waste time, especially considering how long it had taken Hong to reach that part of the city.
When he returned to the helicopter, Luna and Cynthia Ross were already there. Shortly after, Miriam appeared, and an hour later, a little after 5 a.m., Nuna arrived looking rather exhausted.
"Sneaky ones, huh?" Miriam asked, and Nuna nodded.
"Well, I had a few."
With that, they left Arcadian City for good, their next destination: Forest City, the second-largest city in the Western Region.
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Klaus and his cohort left Arcadian City and headed toward the Western Region, speeding toward Forest City, where their next massacre would take place.
Having already rid two cities of the Dark Order, they planned to ensure that within seven days, the entire Northern Union would be free of the Dark Order for good.
Along the way, Klaus glanced at Nuna, who had eliminated several of the stealthy assassins in Arcadian City. As a result, she had used up most of her Spiritual Qi. When she returned to their rendezvous point she was greatly exhausted.
"You don't look too good, Nuna. Do you want to switch with Luna for the next hunt?" Klaus asked.
"I'm fine. I just need a few hours of rest and I'll recover," she said, making sure Klaus knew she wasn't going to be a liability for their next mission.
"Alright, but if you change your mind, let me know," Klaus replied before turning to his mother-in-law, Cynthia Ross.
"How are you holding up, Mother-in-law?" he asked.
"So far, so good," she replied with a small smile.
"Good to hear that, mother-in-law," Klaus said with a teasing smile. Cynthia, noticing the playful glint in his eyes, knew he was up to no good.
"What?" she asked.
"Nothing. I just never expected you to be that feisty back in the day," Klaus said, his smile growing wider. Cynthia's cheeks flushed as she looked away, embarrassed by his remark.
"It was just a fling years ago; no need to assume the worst of me," she replied.
"I know. I have her memories, remember? But who would have thought that the young you were so wild? I have to say, mother-in-law, you surprise me," Klaus chuckled.
Miriam and the other ladies exchanged puzzled looks, unsure of what the two were talking about. Klaus had access to Aya's memories, and from what he had seen, it was through her that Cynthia first got entangled with the Dark Order.
"Yes, well, we all have our past," Cynthia said with a small smile.
"I bet we do," Klaus replied with a grin.
Cynthia narrowed her eyes at him for a moment and said, "Whatever you're thinking, forget it. It's never going to happen."
"We'll see about that," Klaus added with a sly smile.
They continued their cryptic conversation, leaving Miriam and the twins to wonder about many things. In the end, they just sighed and went along with the flow.
***
Somewhere in Forest City, Lila Bennington had just finished her shift at Everyday Joy Nursing Home and was heading toward her car.
"See you later, Lila," an elderly man said, waving at her. Lila waved back with a warm smile.
"Still, are you sure you don't want to go on at least one date with my son? Just so you know, he's quite an accomplished warrior," another elderly lady, Grandma Pat, said, making Lila smile. Experience new stories on empire
"I'm still not ready to get back out there, Grandma Pat, but I'll let you know when I am," Lila replied with a gentle smile as she walked away.
However, the moment she stepped out of the nursing home and got into her car, her demeanor shifted to that of a cold-blooded killer.
In truth, she was precisely that—a cold-blooded killer. Within the Dark Order, she was known as the Crimson Whisper, or as Aya Middlestone knew her, Lady Red.
Her signature color was red, earning her that moniker. But beyond her name, this woman was perhaps the most ruthless assassin Aya had ever encountered.
She had killed 1,205 people that Aya knew of, surpassing her own count by several hundred.
Even Aya feared her. While Lila might appear to be the most compassionate nurse to the elderly, she was, in fact, the most prized killer within the Dark Order.
Her signature weapons were two short swords, and from what Aya had witnessed, her swordsmanship skills were impeccable. Because of this, Klaus decided to change tactics this time.
She started her car and began driving home. However, just a few miles from the hospital, a text appeared on her phone that made her stop her car, almost causing traffic.
The text read:
"The War Goddess of the Eastern Region is in Forest City, and from the look of things, she will be staying at the Forest Hotel. I know how much you hate her, so this is your chance to take her on and maybe kill her if you're that good."
She read the message with a smile and replied, "Thanks, Hong. I owe you one."
Another text came after her reply: "I bet you do. Just have fun and don't forget to send me images when you're done."
Lila quickly drove home and began making preparations for the night.
What many didn't know was that aside from Klaus, whom the Dark Order wanted dead, Lila also wanted Miriam dead. The story can be traced back to 20 years ago when Lila suffered an incident that nearly took her life.
Back then, she was a new recruit under training in the dark order. She was a promising assassin so the Dark Order sent her to kill her first target, an upcoming powerhouse in the Eastern Region whom some very powerful people wanted dead.
At that time, she was so overconfident that she did little to no research on her target. It was a huge loss on her part. But since the Dark Order didn't pursue a failed hit, they left Miriam alone.
But now that they had broken their own rule, Lila had been eager to go after her again. That chance fell into her lap today, making her extremely excited and, well... very angry at her failure—the only failure since she began her career as an assassin for hire.
***
Somewhere in Forest City, Klaus sat atop a small mountain five miles from a large hotel—the Forest Hotel, where he had baited Lila to come.
A sword lay before him, while four 24-inch needles and a razor disc hovered behind him as he waited for Aya to arrive. Klaus wasn't going to kill her with an arrow this time. He planned to go toe-to-toe with her and take her down with his strength.
Although using his signature bow and arrow was the best option, Klaus wanted to use the sword this time.
His reason was simple: using the bow and arrow would be merciful. The thought of a powerful assassin constantly thinking about his woman made him furious.
Yes... Klaus was angry, and he wanted to ensure that the woman died a slow and painful death. He also wanted to test his strength against a Level 3 Sovereign known for her exceptional swordsmanship skills.
A little after 5 p.m., he sensed her presence, bringing a small smile to his face. "She's here," he muttered. A few seconds later, Lila came within one kilometer of him and continued moving.
When she got within a 200-meter radius, Klaus made his presence known. Lila stopped in her tracks, narrowing her gaze at him.
"I know what you're wondering..." Klaus said. "Oh no, what happened to Hong?" he added with a grin.
"Well, Auntie Nurse, Hong is dead, and so are Aya and Lex... You're next, by the way. And, oh, the War Goddess is several miles that way, killing every last assassin on the Dark Order's payroll," Klaus said, pointing in a certain direction.
"That said, you're stuck with me now," Klaus added, stepping forward.
"Demon Killing Circle," he activated the skill, trapping them both inside. To leave, one of them had to die.
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Klaus stared at Lila with a smile on his face as he waited for her to make her move. His soul was now strong enough to support the Demon Killing Circle for the next 60 minutes, so he wasn't in a hurry.
"If you won't, then I will," Klaus said, activating the second form of his movement technique. The next second, after taking a step, he was in front of Lila, his sword swinging at her neck.
Boom!
In response, Lila's cultivation base erupted, pushing Klaus back 100 meters. He staggered back a couple of steps, but a grin appeared on his face.
"You are much weaker than I gave you credit for," Klaus said, then moved again, this time stabbing at her with his sword. In response, Lila swung the short sword that appeared in her right hand, deflecting Klaus's thrust.
But it didn't stop there. She also stabbed with the short sword in her left hand at Klaus's chest. However, before she could gain the advantage, Klaus used his Vanishing Steps to move and appear behind her.
He swung again, but she was quick and deflected it. However, he wasn't done. The four Void Piercing Needles shot from four different directions, each aimed to pierce her head.
But just when they were within two meters of her, an invisible shield appeared around her, deflecting the needles.
She didn't get a moment of rest, though, as the Razor Disc came at her with powerful slicing and spinning force.
She jumped back and struck her sword forward, deflecting the disc. However, the force of the disc was enough to push her back a few meters.
Klaus smiled.
He had ordered the Razor Disc to be added to his Spirit weapon a few weeks ago, so now he has two spirit weapons: the Viper Piercing Needles, which he had transformed into the Four Void Piercing Needles, and now the Razor Disc.
"Is this the strength you were going to use to kill my woman?" Klaus taunted, watching the contortion appear on Lila's face.
Lila didn't say anything. Instead, she lunged at Klaus at her top speed. However, before she could strike, Klaus used the Vanishing Steps movement technique to move and reappear a few meters away from her.
"I know Sovereigns are powerful, several times more powerful than me, but I have to say, Auntie Nurse, you are rather weak. Can't you put more muscle into your attacks?" Klaus teased, flashing a mocking smile.
This taunt seemed to strike a nerve, prompting Lila to activate a technique that allowed her to move several times faster. Just as she closed in to attack Klaus, the Razor Disc and the Void Piercing Needles came from her blind spots, threatening her life.
She was forced to abandon her assault on Klaus to defend herself and preserve her life. However, this defensive move left an opening that Klaus exploited with a powerful kick that connected with her ribs, sending her flying.
"Weak," Klaus muttered.
Lila gritted her teeth and charged at Klaus again. He sidestepped her attack easily and struck out with his sword. She blocked it but felt the force push her back. Klaus chuckled
"Is this all you have?" he asked, his eyes glinting.
Lila tightened her grip on her swords and lunged again. She aimed for his chest, but Klaus vanished, appearing behind her in an instant. She spun around, but it was too late.
He landed yet another kick on her ribcage sending her stumbling back.
The Razor Disc whirled toward her again. She deflected it just in time but lost her balance. Klaus was on her before she could steady herself, landing a sharp blow that sent her crashing to the ground.
Lila pushed herself up, breathing heavily. She tried a new technique, her body glowing with energy. She darted forward, faster this time. But Klaus was ready. The Void Piercing Needles flew at her from all sides, forcing her to retreat once more.
He smirked. "Still not enough," he said.
Lila's heart pounded. She attacked again, her movements more desperate. Klaus dodged each strike, barely breaking a sweat. Every attempt she made ended the same way—with her on the defensive and Klaus unharmed.
He continued to toy with her, making sure she felt just how doomed she was with every second of their fight. It had only been four minutes, and there were still 56 more to go.
If someone had been present at that moment, the only question playing on their mind would have been: who among them is the Sovereign?
Klaus, a mere Grandmaster-stage warrior, was dominating the fight as if he were the one with the superior cultivation base.
Lila was not having an easy time at all.
She had come to kill Miriam, another Sovereign-stage expert. However, instead of battling a Sovereign, she was locked in combat with a mere Grandmaster, and she couldn't do anything about it.
It was utterly unbelievable in every way. But the harsh reality was that Lila was an assassin who specialized in stealth; hand-to-hand combat was not her strength. Perhaps Aya Middelstone had overestimated her, making Klaus believe she was a formidable swordswoman.
Thirty minutes later, the Red Lady struggled to launch even a single attack. Klaus continued to toy with her until she could no longer keep up.
'I crave a much stronger opponent to understand my weaknesses and allocate my points effectively,' Klaus thought as his gaze turned cold.
"I think you can die now," Klaus said.
Using his movement technique, he appeared behind her in an instant, crackling with lightning. But instead of striking with his sword, he gently tapped her shoulder, sending electricity coursing through her body.
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She was immediately immobilized, a result that even surprised Klaus. He had intended to immobilize her, but he never expected it to be this easy. It happened so effortlessly that he began to wonder just how weak a sovereign could be.
"Have you been slacking in your training, Lila?" Klaus asked as he walked forward to the immobilized Lila. The shock and fear in her eyes said everything.
"To think you believed you could take on Miriam. B*tch, that lady has my star juice running through her veins. You would have died before even getting within a kilometer of her," Klaus said with a smile, watching her shocked expression.
"You have killed over a thousand people, most of whom deserved it. But five years ago, you lost control and, in your bloodlust, killed an innocent mother and her daughter. For that, you will die today.
"But even if that could be forgiven, the fact that you once tried to kill the love of my life is something I cannot overlook. So today, I will let you die the way you intended to kill her."
Klaus's fist moved and struck a precise spot on Lila's chest, immediately crippling her cultivation base.
"I don't have any poison, so this will have to do," Klaus said with a wicked smirk. "Whatever you're thinking, it's true—I am as ruthless as they come, but I will never harm the innocent. Now, why don't we go for a flight?"
Lightning wings appeared behind him, and, taking Lila's hand, they ascended into the sky. Four hundred and twenty feet later, Klaus stopped and looked down.
"I doubled the height so you pay extra for what you did." He smirked. "Enjoy your flight, Lila."
With that, he let go of her hand. With her cultivation base crippled, she plummeted like a stone. Moments later, Klaus received the kill notification.
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"Wow, that's a long way down. Well, she deserved far worse," Klaus said before flying down. He hadn't been using his wings since he hadn't been on any hunt after he broke through.
But that would be taken care of soon.
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With five weeks and a few days left before they departed for the academy, a lot could happen. Klaus landed beside Lila's body and smirked.
"Good thing I took a picture of her before her death," he muttered. "It would have been my loss if the Red Lady wasn't part of my collection of kills."
In the coming days, Klaus planned to shake the world and send a dangerous message to the Dark Order before leaving for the academy. He wasn't holding back on this one.
Now that he had eliminated the four Sovereign assassins of the Northern Union, he would move on to the other cities and kill the Great Sages, Sages, and Saints, ensuring that the Dark Order's lethal force within the Northern Union was eradicated. He also wanted to make sure they would think twice before coming after him again.
Initially, Klaus had planned to wait until he was strong enough to safely confront them, but then Number Three entered his life, and he began to realize that he had been too cautious for too long.
Although he currently couldn't easily take on just any Tier 8 or Tier 9 opponent, he knew for a fact that he would not be a coward toward those who tried to kill him every single day.
He hadn't known about his past life as Number Three, but even without any knowledge, he sensed that he had once regretted something that made him reevaluate his approach. The current him would not back down, even in front of an Overlord.
Due to this resolve, Klaus had finally, without even realizing it, begun walking the path of slaughter—a being whose sole purpose was to kill.
His slaughter aura was meant to make him an absolute force on the battlefield. However, just like the will of a cultivator, the path of slaughter also values unwavering devotion.
If Klaus had continued being a coward, confronting his fears only when he felt ready, he would have suffered severe backlash.
He pressed forward with his plan, determined to keep a smile on his face even at the last moment. But, alas, all his opponents were disappointingly weak.
A true Sovereign should have been able to withstand the arrows he had unleashed a few days prior, but he had forgotten they were mere assassins.
He even regretted not eliminating them as he had done with Lila. In the end, however, his ultimate goal was to kill them, and he succeeded.
"After this, they should send more Sovereigns," Klaus muttered. "Killing humans tends to have a much stronger effect on my cultivation base," he added with a smirk.
A few minutes later, Klaus left, leaving behind the frozen ashes of Lila's remains. Not even her core had been absorbed by him.
When he returned to their rendezvous point, none of the ladies had come back yet, so Klaus decided to use the time to chat with the senior.
"Senior, at this rate, how much longer until my first Star Core is formed?" Klaus asked.
[You are already 70% there, so if you keep pushing, you will become a one-part Saint in the next few weeks,] the senior replied.
"I guess all the sexy times with Miriam weren't for nothing," Klaus muttered with a smile.
Due to the Paragon Mark linking him with his women, and the fact that Miriam's cultivation base was significantly higher than his, Klaus was starting to see a notable increase in his own cultivation base.
[Well, that's part of what the Paragon Mark is meant for, among other things,] the senior said, hinting at something profound.
Klaus, catching on, asked, "Senior, I know you said I have to figure this out myself because of the extremely high karma involved if you told me, but can't you at least give me a hint?"
[No can do, but just don't misuse them when you gain access to their classes,] the senior said with an amused tone before cutting off their connection.
"Don't misuse them when you gain access to their classes," Klaus muttered, repeating the senior's words.
Suddenly, realization struck him, and his eyes widened. "Wait a minute, does this mean I can eventually access the classes of my women and use them as if they were mine?" Klaus could hardly believe it.
[Brat, take the win and stop yapping. I'm trying to get my beauty sleep here,] the senior confirmed, though indirectly.
"This is great," Klaus almost shouted.
"What is great?" Miriam's voice suddenly entered his mind as she stepped into the stealth-mode helicopter.
"Nothing too crazy. But, damn, what happened to you, and why are you wet?" Klaus asked, eyeing the soaked Miriam.
"My last kill preferred to go diving, so I had to wait for him underwater," she replied, making Klaus almost burst out laughing.
Not wanting the other ladies to arrive and see Miriam's clothes clinging to her incredibly hot body, Klaus used his fire to dry her off.
"How I wish I could jump on you and devour you right now," Klaus muttered, looking at Miriam with a mischievous gaze.
"No can do. You'll have to hold off until you're done with Sister Ohema," Miriam said.
"Wait, has Ohema finally managed to cultivate the technique?" Klaus asked.
"You'll find out when we get back," Miriam replied with a smile before resting her head on Klaus's chest as they waited for the others.
Nuna was the next to arrive, and an hour later, Cynthia and Luna returned as well.
"Now that the major threats have been dealt with, we'll spend the next four days moving to other cities to handle the remaining targets. And don't worry, I have a gift for all of you once we're done," Klaus said to the ladies before taking to the air.
Over the next four days, they traveled to 34 different cities, ensuring that every last assassin on the Dark Order's payroll was eliminated.
They showed no leniency; every last assassin was dealt with. Klaus personally moved with Nuna, ensuring that all their kills were clean and unsuspected.
Of course, their disappearance would be noticed soon enough, but by the time anyone figured out why, the entire world would be turned upside down.
After taking care of their final targets in Union City, Klaus and his team of lethal beauties returned home. As promised, Klaus did not hold back.
He gave Nuna, Luna, and Cynthia Ross a technique he had received from the senior in exchange for something of equal value. He, of course, made Cynthia swear that she would not tell anyone, not even her husband.
It didn't take much convincing since Cynthia herself was not a virtuous woman. After all, she was involved with an assassin while married. If she kept that secret from her husband, she would certainly keep this one too.
As soon as Klaus, Miriam, and the twins arrived home, Ohema leaped into his embrace, ready to take the next step. She had cultivated the technique and was prepared to let Klaus take her virginity.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC395 Poison Pleasure (1) [18+]
Klaus and his crew spent exactly seven days hunting down and killing every last assassin connected to the Dark Order throughout various cities in the Northern Union. It was a thrilling experience for Klaus.
While he was out enjoying the hunt, Ohema was busy cultivating the technique Klaus had given her. For five days, she remained in seclusion, only emerging when she had completed the final step.
Now that she was done with her cultivation, as soon as Klaus returned, she leaped into his embrace, ready to give him her purity.
"You couldn't wait any longer, huh?" Klaus asked, noticing her hungry expression.
"You have no idea how long I have waited to finally become your woman," Ohema said with a bashful smile as Klaus carried her like a princess to the bedroom.
"You make it sound like you've been waiting for me for years," Klaus teased.
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"Every hour feels like a year to me, so you'd better take responsibility for making me wait centuries," Ohema replied with a playful smile.
"Don't worry, my dear, this will be a Poisonous Pleasure between us. I just hope you'll still be chatty after this," Klaus said as he tossed her onto the bed and loosened his shorts, letting them fall. His "dragon" responded with a slight movement, raising its head.
"Are you ready?" Klaus asked, watching her gaze at his impressive size.
"I am," Ohema whispered, gulping before speaking.
"Then let's get down to it," Klaus said as he moved onto the bed. Like a crab, he latched onto her dress, and soon it was off her body.
He admired the figure lying before him for a moment before leaning in and started kissing her lips. The kiss lasted for several minutes, allowing them both to savor the moment before pulling away.
He then moved down to her chest and began sucking on her nipples. The gesture sent waves of pleasure through Ohema's body, causing her to start moaning.
"Mmmmmh..."
"Aaaaahhh"
Ohema's moans were so intense that Klaus hardly noticed when her dam burst, releasing her essence onto the bed. She climaxed hard, but their passionate marathon was far from over.
Klaus moved down her body, making sure to lick up every trace of her love juices before reaching her most intimate spot.
Wasting no time, his tongue found its way to her pink slit, skillfully licking through it as Ohema's body tightened and her waist trembled from the overwhelming pleasure coursing through her. The sensations were almost too much for her to handle.
Klaus wasn't holding back; he lavished her, ensuring every inch of her cave was thoroughly explored.
Just over five minutes later, she climaxed again, showering Klaus with her sweet essence, which he found pleasantly delightful.
After giving her a few more minutes to calm down, Klaus spread her legs again, ensuring her inviting entrance was ready.
"You won't let me enjoy it too? I want to taste you," Ohema said, looking at Klaus with a small smile.
"Go ahead, dear." Klaus paused and allowed her to take control.
Since her return, they hadn't been able to share an intimate moment due to her unique body constitution. All they had done was explore each other with their tongues.
Ohema had developed quite a passion for this, gaining more experience than any of Klaus's other lovers. Her lips around his rod always felt divine to him, so even though they were pleasuring each other with a purpose this time, he couldn't deny her the opportunity.
And so, Ohema began to take his dragon into her mouth, ensuring she sent most of its length deep into her throat.
"Damn, this feels incredible," Klaus murmured, relishing the sensation as he felt his dick slide through every perfect lip.
Ohema continued to pleasure him for a full fifteen minutes until Klaus decided to bless her with his star juice. He wanted to do more, and with a virgin body waiting to be claimed, he couldn't wait any longer.
"You don't have to look so worried," Klaus said, watching her hesitant expression as she resisted opening her legs for him.
She feared the technique might fail, potentially harming him. After all, dealing with a poisoned body was not something anyone would take lightly.
She would become immune to all poisons. But that wasn't all—she would also gain the power to control all types of poison. Essentially, she was what many called Lady Poison.
The original plan was for Klaus to go to the Academy and request help from Nari, someone very close to him.
If Nari agreed, they could acquire a lava stone within two years, which could help awaken Ohema's True Poison Body. However, Ohema couldn't wait that long.
While she had managed to endure so far, in two more years, she would lose her mind. She wanted relief now, and since Klaus also longed for her, he decided to act on his initial plan, seeking help from the senior, which led them to this very moment.
"What if this goes wrong and I end up hurting you?" Ohema asked, worried.
"Nothing I can't handle. So instead of worrying, prepare yourself for when I finally break through your barriers and set you free. The next 12 hours will be me making love to you," Klaus said, gently parting her closed legs.
Klaus positioned his stiff iron rod at the entrance of her cave and began rubbing it against her pink meat, eliciting subtle moans from her.
Klaus wasn't afraid his dragon might get poisoned the moment it broke her barrier; no, He was worried about what would happen to her after the barrier went down. Would she be able to endure, or would she succumb?
These thoughts clouded his mind. He can't afford to lose her now. But since they have come thus far, he could only continue with what they started.
So putting the tip of his dragon at her entrance, he began pushing it in. The tightness is instant. Klaus felt it, but thanks to her climax minutes ago, the friction was lessened, making the movement much more easy.
'Moments of truth,' Klaus thought as she approached the barrier separating her deeper cave from the outside.
"Whatever happens, don't panic," Klaus said, causing Oheme to nod beneath him. "Then brace yourself, it will only hurt for a moment."
He pushed forward slowly, ensuring he was prepared for what was about to happen. As expected, the moment he breached her walls, dense, toxic energy erupted from Ohema's body, making her yelp in both pain and fright.
"Klaus, are you okay?" she asked, but he didn't respond immediately. This made her even more anxious, and she began trying to push him away.
She panicked because he wasn't moving or speaking. The dense, toxic mist obscured her vision, preventing her from seeing his current condition. More than anything, she wanted to know if he was all right, so she continued trying to push him.
Before she could exert much force, Klaus spoke.
"I am fine. In fact, I am safe and sound," Klaus said with a small smile. Suddenly, the dense mist began to be absorbed into his body. At the same time, he started moving his hips and began thrusting.
In his vision, a series of texts appeared:
[Requirement met...]
[Your Nine Reincarnation Divine Body has activated. You are absorbing a large amount of overly toxic poison.]
[You have awakened a new Talent: Poison Overlord. Current Level: Poison Common.]
[You have awakened a new Class: Poison Illusionist Overlord]
[You have absorbed enough poison to level up. Your Talent has leveled up. Current Level: Poison Adept.]
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Some messages appeared, but Klaus remained focused. He was more concerned about the changes happening to Ohema.
Klaus said nothing and continued releasing until the last drop entered her body. He withdrew and watched as a purple mist enveloped Ohema, transforming her in ways he couldn't fully comprehend—though he had expected as much.
'So, they're twins, huh?' Klaus muttered, observing Ohema's new appearance, which looked eerie and resembled Queenie, the leader of the overlords.
However, unlike Queenie, who had whitish-blue hair and eyes, Ohema's hair and eyes were purple-white. Both shared youthful facial features and slender bodies. Since Klaus had never seen Queenie naked, he couldn't compare their body shapes.
Now that Ohema had transformed into her true form, Klaus could see her small waist and ample chest. Although not as big as Miriam's, they were both big enough to give her the lady confidence.
A while later, the mist around her dissipated, and a toxic mark briefly appeared on her forehead like a tattoo before fading away.
"Congratulations, Ohema," Klaus said with a smile. She looked back at him, and a weak smile appeared on her face.
"I can explain," she said.
"Explain what? The fact that you and Queenie are sisters, or that you're an Ascendant, or that you don't act like a typical human? Don't worry, I've seen more than you could explain, and I'm not complaining," Klaus said, smiling.
"Wait, you've met Queenie?" Ohema asked a question that seemed unusual.
"Of course. She even kissed me and then disappeared," Klaus replied, grinning.
"She kissed you? Stop lying, Klaus. My baby sister wouldn't kiss anyone—not even me," Ohema said, her face marked with skepticism.
"It looks like your baby sister saw something special in me and decided to act on it. I mean, the big sister just took the full experience. How much more is the baby sister?" Klaus laughed, making Ohema blush slightly.
"Queenie kissed you, and you're still alive? How unexpected. I need to tell Mother," Ohema muttered, clearly lost in thought.
"Earth to Ohema, what are we talking about again?" Klaus asked, snapping her out of her daze.
"We can discuss that later. For now, call Sister Miriam here so we can drain you. Suddenly, I feel quite cheerful," Ohema said.
"You can do it yourself," Klaus said with a smile. Enjoy exclusive content from empire
"What do you mean?" Ohema asked, unaware of the telepathic ability that came with joining the Paragon family.
Ohema looked visibly shocked, but curiosity got the best of her. She tapped into the link and immediately sensed two other presences alongside Klaus.
In the Celestial Mountain Academy, Lucy, sitting with two other women, smiled. She had sensed that Ohema had been linked to the Paragon mark.
"So, ladies, how are you planning to drain me?" Klaus asked with a teasing smile.
In response, Miriam glanced at Ohema and smiled. It was like she had expected the transformation that Ohema had gone through.
She removed her clothes and climbed onto Klaus. But instead of positioning his iron rod inside her, she shifted and placed her little sister right in front of Klaus's face.
Ohema grinned, then quickly straddled Klaus, taking his full length into her body. Like a girl riding a horse, she began to move, sending Klaus into a euphoric land almost immediately.
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