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When Niimo fell, Klaus sighed and began absorbing the three items: the core, the Soul crystal, and the Blood Essence. These three are the only things he was after since it was the only thing the trial was meant to give...
It was as painful as the previous times, so there was no smile on his face. He spent 40 minutes fully absorbing everything. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire
Like the other four he had killed, he also absorbed Niimo's armor, adding additional layers to his Exo-armor.
However, immediately after completing the absorption, something happened that changed Klaus forever.
He could never have anticipated this moment, but now that it had occurred, he knew his life had been irreversibly altered. It was the turning point nobody would have anticipated...
When he finished absorbing the core, crystal and essence, two beams of light shot out from the antenna atop Niimo's head and entered his eyes.
For a brief moment, his vision darkened. Then he felt it—like a tide surging within him. His mind started to expand far and wide like an endless sea.
His focus was enhanced, and without even doing anything, the final step of the [Sage Mind] technique was mastered. Yet, his mind didn't stop growing.
Slowly, he drifted into a comatose state. Of course, it wasn't the kind he hadn't experienced before; it was the same feeling he got when he met one of his incarnations.
Klaus appeared on a vast sea. It was so vast that he couldn't see its end. The water was calm, and the wind blowing was so quiet that he immediately felt at peace despite standing in the middle of such an immense expanse.
"Comforting, isn't it?" Suddenly, a voice spoke from behind him, forcing him to turn and see the speaker.
Of course, he expected that outcome. However, when he saw the handsome fellow smiling back at him, he cursed out loud.
"Fuck..."
Klaus might be handsome, but the bastard before him was an Elf-level handsome angel. He had silver hair that wasn't as long as Klaus's, and his eyes were also silver in a strange, otherworldly way.
Standing 6'5" and clad in leather armor, he was undeniably good-looking. Yet, Klaus could tell that the bastard was very dangerous. He appeared innocent, but he could tell it was just a facade.
"No need to be jealous. It's always normal for the first to be the most handsome. Though, I have to give it to you—you are much more handsome for someone your age," the figure spoke, announcing his identity as the original.
Klaus didn't seem shocked by this outcome...He had gotten used to it.
"Tsk. In my eyes, there is no first or last. We are all one and the same person. It's just that I'm much more awesome than you, despite you being millions of years old," Klaus said with a smirk that seemed to show his jealous expression.
"True, but when I was your age, I could kill Level 9 Ascendants like flies."
"Maybe they were weak and useless. But even so, I managed to kill them when I was a mere Saint. Can you boast of that?" Klaus curled the corner of his lips upward.
"True, that is indeed awesome. But you are still lacking. The current you should be able to fight three Level 9 Ascendants and kill them in under an hour. It seems you are much too comfortable," the first said, making Klaus want to punch him.
"But don't worry, you are here thanks to Yuying, so I will make sure you leave a changed person."
"Yuying is the best," Klaus smiled, recalling some of the memorable times he spent with her in his fourth incarnation.
"Indeed, she was created from our emotions, so she understood us more than anyone. She is the best... Too bad I couldn't make her feel it during my time."
"No need to look sad, bastard. I will make sure she is happy in this life," Klaus said with a smile. Whenever Yuying appears in his mind, he feels happy for some reason.
"You better. Also, tell me, which incarnation are you?" the first asked. Though Klaus could tell, he knew the answer already.
"Tell me your name first... I am Klaus, by the way." Klaus knew he was about to receive something, but first, he wanted to know his name. It sounded weird, but he had to know.
The bastard is his original self, after all.
"I am Paragon," the first said, making Klaus look at him weirdly. However, he could tell he was telling the truth, which was shocking. Considering their title was Paragon, did it mean this bastard was the Paragon, or...?
'Fuck it... I don't have enough sleep to get into this theory,' Klaus thought as he closed his mind and moved forward.
"So why am I here, Paragon?" Klaus asked, the name feeling strange in his mouth. Paragon smiled at his expression and chose to shrug it off.
"Yuying gave you a technique called [Hivemind]. This technique was for you to begin practicing when you master all 7 levels of the Sage mind, but in truth, it was just the key to bring you here.
Now that you have met the requirement, you appeared here to receive the True Mind cultivation technique of the Paragons.
It is a one-of-a-kind technique that none of our incarnations had the privilege to cultivate—not even me," the Paragon said excitedly.
"Why not? Number Three told me you are the most abnormal of us all, so how come you haven't cultivated it before?" Klaus asked.
If he was the creator of everything their foundation was built on, then it meant he created this technique. But now that he was saying something else, Klaus just didn't understand.
Paragon smiled.
"You have to understand something here, Klaus. We are Paragons. We are the masters of the Nine Paragon Stars. I, alongside the eight others, are like the soul of the Nine Paragon Stars. This means we lived so you could be born.
In a way, you are not an incarnation but the original of us all. You were born from the nine of us, making you the true master of the Nine Paragon Stars.
I know this may sound confusing, but you were there from the beginning. You were there when it all started and were present along the journey up to this point.
So, no matter how you see it, you aren't the 9th, the 10th, or the 1st. You aren't an incarnation—you are the original one.
You are the only one who can carry out the task we set forth from the start. You are the mind of it all... the True Paragon."
Klaus narrowed his eyes, then asked a question that made Paragon laugh.
"If I am the original, does that mean I am the oldest of us all?"
"No. You are not. You don't understand yet because, until you awaken all nine bloodlines, your true nature won't fully emerge."
"Then does that mean the Weapons Overlord isn't my original class and talent?" Klaus asked, sounding disappointed.
"No need to look disappointed. You are me, and I am you. You created everything, ensuring it all followed the path you laid.
I wielded the Weapons Overlord class because, in a twisted way, I was you, and you were me. It's the same for all the incarnations.
"Tell me this: If you are yet another incarnation meant to die so your class, talent, and bloodline could be added to the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body, doesn't that mean you would also have to die for the next to take up the mantle?"
Everything clicked the moment Klaus thought about it. It all made sense now. Since he was the mastermind, it meant he had reincarnated nine times to create the perfect path for the original him—his current self.
"Good. Now that you understand who you are and what you've done, this is what you came here for."
An orb appeared in Paragon's hands, and he handed it to Klaus. Klaus looked at the orb and, as if knowing what to do, pressed it against his forehead, his vision fading as he drifted back to the real world.
However, before leaving, Paragon said something Klaus would only fully understand when he killed the last Hell Demon.
"Use the hivemind well, for you will need it when the Paragon Forge awakens." He ended with a laugh, making Klaus realize then and there that he was a maniac in every life he had lived...even the first.
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Klaus didn't immediately wake up from the strange state he was in after visiting his first incarnation, who was a maniac just like them all. In fact, he would need some time to digest this new information.
He is first incarnation was not the original mastermind, and he, who seems to be the mastermind behind it all, also doesn't know what he is capable of.
He needed time to fully digest everything...
When Paragon gave him the orb, and he absorbed it, he appeared in a space that felt like his mind. No, it was his mind space. In a twisted kind of way, he appeared in a space that was his mind.
The moment he appeared, all he saw was a clear sky with millions of channels linking one node to the next. It was like a futuristic spectrum of interconnected channels—neurons.
Klaus tried to speak, but no words came out. Instead, the moment he appeared, these channels started disintegrating stage by stage, like a domino structure collapsing into a world.
Slowly, everything vanished, leaving an empty space.
Suddenly, a spark of electricity appeared, and the empty world began reforming. This time, multiple worlds started forming instead of channels inside one world.
The first world was followed by the second and third, and within minutes, 15 worlds had appeared. Inside each world, countless electric channels worked back and forth like a busy electrical circuit.
Suddenly, Klaus's eyes snapped open, and he felt invincible for the first time in his life. The feeling was electric...
At that moment, Klaus felt like he had stepped into a state of absolute clarity. Everything became crystal clear. It was as if his mind had been reconstructed, forming into a new entity akin to a powerful super processor.
And it was true. Klaus's mind had truly broken down into atoms and reformed. This time, instead of rebuilding as a single mind, it had formed 15 minds, and as the seconds passed, even more continued to form.
[Congratulations, brat, you have finally reached the first stage of the Paragon Path.]
Suddenly, the senior spoke from within his soul space.
It was Klaus's first hearing of his voice since entering the trial. From the moment he began the trial, his connection with the senior had been blocked. However, now, he could hear him clearly.
"How?" he asked. "What is happening, Senior?" Klaus couldn't comprehend what was happening to him.
In fact, he felt his mind grasping countless concepts simultaneously. He felt as though he could achieve a multitude of things at once.
All the techniques and skills in his arsenal are being understood in ways his past incarnations never could. He is now gaining clarity, and it was exhilarating...
[You have finally formed the Hivemind. This means you have finally stepped onto the true path of a paragon... The first Path of the Mind Paragon]
"But how? How do you know all this? How are you talking to me after weeks of silence? Who are you?" Now that Klaus could sense things weren't that simple, he began asking questions.
The senior knew too much, and Klaus wanted answers. He was the paragon, but he knew nothing.
[I know everything—or at least to some extent—because you told me everything. I cannot tell you how but know that I am not your enemy and do not know how this was possible. However, I know you chose me, and I will continue serving until I am no longer needed.
As to why I was able to reach you, it was because you have finally inherited the Hivemind and have already created 20 minds. I am currently tapped into one of these minds to speak with you.
In essence, you are supposed to have only one mind, but with the Hivemind, you now have 20 minds. As you grow, more will be added to the HIVE.]
"Damn," Klaus broke into a cold sweat upon hearing that.
[But I can't tell you who I am because I, in essence, am not a person. You will understand soon, but for now, I must first explain the Hivemind.]
Klaus nodded. "Go ahead, senior."
Klaus didn't want to admit it, but for a moment, he became scared of himself. In fact, he never expected this.
The current him was like a person with 20 minds. They were different, yet the same. It felt weird, yet he could tell he hadn't scratched the surface yet.
[The mind, soul, and body are the core aspects of a being. In essence, you are made up of these three aspects. However, these three are dormant and only grow using the default potential set by them since creation, no matter the technique used.
However, these are limitations even gods couldn't escape. Why? Because the mind, body, and soul are the core of any being.
But what happens if one chooses to recreate that mind, body, and soul? This is the question you asked yourself billions of years ago.
And the answer came the next second. It was to take matters into your own hands. So, you chose to become who you are today. You chose to reincarnate by cheating reincarnation.
You see, in your nine reincarnations, it was to wait for this moment every time you recreated your body, mind, and soul.
The first time this happened, you became the paragon of the first star. Then the second came, and they followed until you appeared, having accomplished this.]
"So all of this started because of the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body?" Klaus asked.
[Indeed. Everything was because of that. It was the answer you created for your problem. You had to die nine times to fix it, and at this moment, you are finally one with your body, soul, and mind.
This means that when the time comes, you will recreate your body and soul just as you did with your mind. You have created the Hivemind for the mind, and others will come in time.]
Klaus didn't say anything. Instead, he realized something, and to confirm it, he asked a question that puzzled the senior.
"If I am the mastermind, does that mean I knew what was going to happen up to this point? I mean, I created everything, right? Now, I have the Hivemind, meaning my mental capacity is 20 times more powerful, and it will keep growing, right?
So, did I know this day would come?"
[I don't know because you never knew. You were meant to know up to this point. Even I will forget everything after this conversation. I am only talking to you now because it was meant to happen.]
"So you are a robot?" Klaus laughed.
[No, brat. But I am also not exactly a person. I can't say more because I don't know. But know that the moment you reach the first quota, which is 50 minds, you will understand the path.
You are the engineer of your own destiny, Klaus. How you walk it depends on how you choose to engineer it.]
After saying that, he felt their connection was lost. Klaus sighed, knowing he had no clue who he was. Everything just seemed complicated.
But he understood one thing: if he were to become who he was meant to be, he must first know who he was. He had lived 9 lives; he must understand them all.
He knew he didn't choose to reincarnate for nothing. There must be something so important that he sought to recreate his mind, body, and soul.
If the answer he seeks lies within his past lives, he must seek them and know everything there is to know. The moment he discovers them, he will know the way forward.
"This is more than my 20 minds can take," Klaus laughed, knowing he was in for a rollercoaster.
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Show menu NOVEL BIN5Novel The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse Chapter 562 The Universal EnigmaTHE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC562 The Universal Enigma
(A/N: To those wondering why there is an #Overpowered Tag, well...from here going is the reason why...especially this chapter. Things are about to get chaotic from here onwards...Thanks for the support so far)
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The day Klaus awakened as a cultivator in the apocalypse, he received a skill called [Universal Enigma]. Back then, the description read:
"— As you level up, so does your mind. Anything there is to know, you'll come to understand. You can speak and understand all languages, no matter how ancient or obscure."
The description was straightforward enough. He could speak all languages, understand complex concepts, and grasp anything there was to know.
It was the perfect skill for someone destined to travel and explore other worlds, cultures, and races. However, that seemed to be all it was—just that.
Of course, Klaus had always suspected it was far more powerful, but until a few minutes ago, he had never truly grasped the full extent of its potential.
Now, he understood.
He was blown away when he finally saw the true nature of [Universal Enigma]. In fact, he had only just begun to uncover its depths, and everything about it was utterly bonkers.
Now that he has the [Hivemind] and has added 20 minds to the HIVE, he can tell the Universal Enigma is much more dangerous than it initially appeared.
To test it, he took out all five of his spirit weapons and unleashed all five for the first time. It was so effortless for him that he couldn't feel even a strand of pressure on his mind.
Before, he would feel some pressure on his mind when he unleashed 40 swords. However, now, with a whole mind dedicated solely to the Sword Box, another to the Crescent Disc, another to the Razor Disc, and two more to both Void Piercing Needles, Klaus started to see the true danger of his mind.
He felt no resistance.
However, something else appeared, and for a moment, he thought his mind might be overrunning. Perhaps the processor he is running on is just too monstrous.
In fact, "overrunning" was an understatement.
It felt more like his mind was overspeeding.
He could see countless possibilities for directing and attacking with his spirit weapons. He could predict and read how to move them, when to attack, and how to strike.
Even without an opponent, he could already sense the danger in his mind. It was as though he had finally reached the level where his mind could execute countless scenarios and select the best option in under 0.0000001 nanoseconds.
"Damn... what have I become?"
Although he hadn't become all-knowing, Klaus had certainly gained the mental capacity to comprehend an immense amount of information easily.
Klaus stood up and walked toward the Thousand-Splitting Demon Cutting Disc, picking it up. He didn't understand why these soul weapons weren't destroyed when their owners died, but he was grateful nonetheless.
He quickly formed a contract with his first spirit weapon, and the moment he did, everything felt natural to him.
The Demon Cutting Disc buzzed, and like a swarm of bees, a thousand razor-sharp discs materialized, zipping through the air with deadly precision. Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire
Strangely, Klaus needed only two minds to control all thousand discs, and he still had 18 minds left to spare.
"With this, I am a one-man army. I can simply use my mind to control these weapons while fighting normally without any distractions," Klaus laughed, feeling accomplished.
With the Hivemind, Klaus's mind had become a complex network. He could now execute many tasks simultaneously without any stress on his mental capacity.
Of course, if the tasks exceeded what his 20 minds could handle, he might face limitations. But that was unlikely, considering his current usage of only ten minds:
Seven were allocated for his spirit weapons, one for close combat, one for his mage-like abilities, and another for illusions and poison techniques.
So far, he hadn't needed to use more than ten minds, leaving him with ten extra to compensate for anything he might overlook.
"I can use the ten and then use the other ten to perform all kinds of calculations I can use to kill more efficiently. This way, no matter the obstacle, I wouldn't have to worry about missing anything."
"Damn..."
The smile on his face said it all—he was thrilled, and this happiness stemmed from the benefits he had gained from his recent kill.
Had it not been for the two things he received from the Antenna of Niimo, he would have spent much more time absorbing and cultivating before reaching this point.
"It seems they didn't exaggerate it when they said I was a genius. Leaving this trial for myself is indeed genius. Had the heavens not intervened this early, I wouldn't have become this powerful.
With this mental capacity, I don't even need to lift a weapon to kill those I wish to."
Klaus stood up and dusted himself off.
"Kindly give me my next challenge," Klaus said. Immediately, the details of his next target appeared, bringing a smile to his face.
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< Malphas, Devastating Gaunlet Demon >
-> Fist of Destruction
-> Rank: Tier 10 (Ascendent LVL 4)
-> Threat Level: SS (High)
-> The one that Shatters with His First
– Malphas is a colossal 4-meter-tall stone demon who packs a powerful punch, both with his body and, most notably, his fists.
– He possesses a unique bloodline that grants him enhanced defense and physical strength, capable of shattering the fabric of reality when unleashed.
– Rumor has it that when his gauntlet turns red in battle, nothing opposing him will survive the onslaught. A single punch can reshape terrains and obliterate mountains.
– Despite lacking speed, he compensates with unparalleled physical strength and defense. If you attempt to match his punch, you wouldn't even leave a single scratch, let alone draw blood.
– With his Law of Self, you wouldn't feel confident landing a blow, as you'd be too preoccupied defending your head.
– He wields a 'Law of Self' called the Domain of Absolute Strength.
– This invisible domain ensures that anyone caught within it cannot escape. Meanwhile, Malphas gains a 40% boost in strength and a 30% boost in defense. Additionally, with every punch he lands, he has a 50% chance of paralyzing his opponent.
– Malphas has mastered the laws of combat, strength, and defense. The only way to kill him is by using his own strength against him.
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Klaus read the details of the next challenge with a smug expression.
"At times like this, I'd usually say something like, 'Damn... this bastard is overpowered.' However, not today.
With the new me, while I'm not underestimating this bastard, I'm also not underestimating myself."
A smile bloomed on his face as he flexed his arm, feeling the energy coursing through him. The current Klaus was like the Seven Great Sages and two Sages combined into one body.
Klaus knew the next target was powerful, but he had just the right tools to counter it. With that in mind, he prepared to be sent to the trial to face his sixth target: the fourth strongest hell demon.
The moment he appeared in the domain of the Devastating Gauntlet Demon, Klaus felt the overwhelming strength saturating the air. The terrain was rugged stone, scattered with jagged rocks and massive boulders.
Standing atop a mountain, Klaus gazed into the distance, where a colossal stone figure began moving toward him.
A few seconds later, the massive, ugly, yet dangerous-looking stone demon, whose entire body seemed to be coated in metal armor, appeared 200 meters from him.
'That is one large motherf*cker'
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