The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse - Chapter 562

Chapter 562: 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.

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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