The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

"As I stated earlier, the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body has even more heaven-defying uses and benefits, many of which I don't even know. Again, you can ask the others when you meet them.

So, let's start with what I do know. First, you formed nine Qi Seas after becoming a Grandmaster; that was also when the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body began to awaken—it served as the catalyst.

But then again, it was how it was designed. That old bastard planned everything perfectly," Number Three said with a smile.

He seemed rather impressed by the First. Of course, since they all had distinct personalities, it was impossible to assume another's persona. Yet, they were the same person. Klaus, Number Three, Fruity, and Knox were all different aspects of the same being.

However, the First was a complete mystery, even to them. Klaus would learn about him later as he met more of himself—or rather, who he used to be.

"Now, let me handle the cores first. Why do I say your Qi Seas—or, as they stand now, your Star Cores—aren't done expanding just yet?

First, the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body is your foundation. It works hand in hand with the Paragon Star Diagram. In my time, I was only able to cultivate the first four diagrams. Of course, possessing the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body is the prerequisite for cultivating the rest.

That being said, with the second Paragon Star Diagram now assimilated into your physique, your cores will continue to expand from this stage until you become a Sovereign. After that, the expansion will stop."

"Why is that?" Klaus asked.

"Because when you become a Sovereign, the First and Second Paragon Star Diagrams will merge perfectly with your physique. From there, your body and core will transcend to the next stage, which is the Soul Stage.

You see, after you gain a Sovereign Core, your soul will merge with it completely—or at least it will begin to merge. The Third Star Diagram is designed for that: Soul Body Formation."

"Soul Body?" Klaus asked.

The senior had mentioned this before and even drooled over how lucky Klaus was, but as usual, he said nothing substantial. Now, Number Three was finally talking, and Klaus wasn't about to miss a word.

"The moment you become a Sovereign, your core will change and evolve into a Soul Core. The soul core would then merge with your soul, which, in this case, you would be merged with this core. It would be like a second you.

Currently, you don't have direct contact with your soul. You can only access it through your consciousness, which, in a way, is very dangerous. Of course, your world is not recognized yet, so you have nothing to worry about.

But once you become a Sovereign, you will merge with your soul, allowing you firsthand access and the ability to manipulate it as you please.

Of course, it's easier said than done. As a soul core, it becomes both your strongest energy source and your weakest link. That is where a soul body comes in," Number Three explained.

"I am listening," Klaus said.

"A soul body is essentially a second you, but in a soul form. This soul body would be stronger than you in every way. This is because, although you are one with your soul, a body born from the soul is directly of the soul. So, you can only imagine why I said it's very powerful.

However, because it is just a soul body, it can only reside within your soul. It wouldn't be able to come out unless, of course, you want to expose your soul to others and make it easy for them to kill you," Number Three said with a mysterious smile.

"You are a soul body, aren't you?" Klaus, of course, was no fool.

"I guess you have a head on your shoulders after all. And yes, I am a soul body. That being said, a soul body has many uses aside from merely protecting your soul.

A soul body can be used to comprehend many things. This, of course, brings us to the true nature of the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body."

Klaus gulped. He was finally about to learn something new.

"From what I know, the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body allows you to have nine of everything. Personally, I theorize that it has something to do with the Nine Paragon Stars. But for the purpose of this chat, let's stick with what I genuinely know.

First, you would have nine of everything: nine talents, nine classes, nine bloodlines, nine soul bodies, and, well, nine lives if you manage to awaken that annoying bloodline. Don't ask me; you'll have to learn from him yourself."

"Learn from who?" Klaus asked with a curious expression. Number Three seemed to be hinting at many things, and for once, he wanted some clarity.

"Well, he's one of the annoying bunch we reincarnated into right after the first reincarnate. He goes by the name Knox, and personally, I think he's got a few screws loose in his head.

That being said, if he allows you to have his bow, don't joke with it. Trust me, he's a maniac. I even pale in comparison to his savagery.

"What was the name they used to call him again... OH, I remember. He was known as the Bloodshadow Doom Archer," Number Three said with a hint of amusement and caution in his tone.

Klaus raised an eyebrow. "Bloodshadow Doom Archer? Sounds ominous."

"And for good reason," Number Three continued. "Knox wasn't just an archer; he was a predator. His arrows didn't just strike—they hunted.

"He could mark his targets with a shadow seal, and no matter how far they ran or how well they hid, his arrows would always find them. He thrived in chaos, leaving nothing but carnage in his wake. Trust me, the stories don't do justice to his madness."

"Well, I met that fella already. Handsome guy with hedgehog hair standing on end," Klaus smiled. Explore more stories at empire

"Yes, that was him. Scary guy. I would know because I learned from him—or more like I tried to copy him," Number Three smiled.

"Don't tell me he was the reason you went around challenging swordsmen," Klaus said, looking at Number Three curiously.

"We are off-topic here," Number Three smiled mysteriously.

"Unbelievable..." Klaus could only shake his head and smile.

'Now, Fruity seems like a chill guy. I guess he is my new favorite now,' he thought with a small smirk.

"So, does it mean I have to form nine soul bodies before I can become a Transcendent?" Klaus asked.

"No. The soul body can be formed over the course of seven major realms."

Klaus raised an eyebrow. "Seven major realms?"

"Yes. You would have from the Sovereign, Transcendent, Ascendent, Void, Chaos, Nether, and Ascension stages to form the soul bodies.

In your case, you would have to form nine soul bodies, which, I have to say, would require a fortune if you want to succeed—and trust me, you would want to succeed.

"Failure to form the soul body means you would get stuck in the Soul Body Realms forever—well, until your lifespan runs out, at least."