The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Back in Ross City, inside a secluded training room, Klaus sat in a lotus posture, his eyes closed in deep concentration. He had been like that for days, unmoving. Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, releasing a reddish, misty aura. A sharp pain shot through his head, and he winced as a splitting headache surged into his brain.

His eyes glowed crimson, radiating a potent energy that seemed to reach deep into his soul.

"Don't resist. This is just the initial awakening of your spiritual eye," the senior voice from his soul sea suddenly spoke.

"Oh, so you finally decide to talk," Klaus muttered, despite the unbearable headache. He had hoped for the senior's guidance when he first began his seclusion, but there had been only silence. Now, at the worst possible moment, the senior seemed eager to chat.

"Brat, focus. This is a crucial step," the senior said, his tone firm.

"Crucial step? Feels more like my head's about to split open," Klaus replied, still clutching his temples.

"Your eye is forming a link to your spiritual space. Naturally, it's going to be painful. Just endure it, and it'll pass sooner than you think," the senior reassured him.

Klaus gritted his teeth, knowing he had no choice but to push through. He continued to endure. Slowly, his eyes began to dim, though they still held a faint crimson glow.

"Congratulations, brat, you've awakened your Spirit Eye," the senior said in a flat tone.

"Senior, what is the Spirit Eye?" Klaus asked. He had been feeling a burning sensation ever since his duel with Max Duncan. Now that it was settled, he still wasn't sure what he had gained. He hadn't noticed any effect yet.

"A Spiritual Eye is a direct link between your eyes and your soul. It's quite a handy ability. You can now see even with your eyes closed. By focusing on your senses, you'll be able to perceive your surroundings. Even though this is just the initial awakening, you can see up to 1 kilometer around you with your eyes shut.

As you grow stronger, that range will expand."

Klaus blinked, trying to process the information. The idea of seeing without his eyes seemed strange, yet intriguing.

"Is that all it does?" Klaus asked, his curiosity piqued.

The senior chuckled softly. "Not quite. The Spiritual Eye has more uses, though you'll need time to master them. For one, it allows you to see through illusions. No matter how powerful the illusion, your Spiritual Eye can cut through the deception and reveal the truth. It's like peeling away layers of false reality."

Klaus's brows furrowed as he absorbed the implications.

"Another ability," the senior continued, "is seeing the flow of energy—whether it's spiritual qi, Star Qi, or any other force. You'll be able to track movements of energy, predict attacks, and even spot weaknesses in your opponent's techniques."

Klaus raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

"In fact," the senior added, "a Spirit Eye has more uses that you'll discover over time. I can't say exactly what kind of eye you've awakened, but even at this level, you can already use some spiritual attacks. These attacks can bypass physical defenses and strike directly at an opponent's soul or spirit. A very powerful ability"

Klaus's heart raced at the thought. This new power was more dangerous than he had realized. When he was preparing for the City Selection exams, he remembered coming across something about spirit masters.

From what he read, spirit masters could attack souls and even control weapons with their minds. It was something that he was drawn to. He wanted it but he wasn't sure he could do that. But now that he is hearing he can do some soul attacks he is hopeful. Klaus immediately asked, "Senior, does this mean I can control weapons with my mind?"

"You could always control weapons with your mind, even before awakening the Spirit Eye," the senior replied casually.

"Huh? What do you mean? I know for sure I couldn't do that," Klaus said, confused.

"You're a Weapon Overlord, brat. You have supreme control over weapons. So, yes, you've always had that ability."

"F*ck, why didn't you say something earlier?!" Klaus snapped, frustration bubbling up.

"Language, brat," the senior chuckled. "I thought you'd figure it out on your own, you know, Karma and all"

"F*ck, this is a scam. You're just hanging around in my soul, doing nothing. Where are you even from?" Klaus asked coldly, his frustration evident.

"You don't qualify to know that," the senior replied calmly. "But don't blame me. It's not my fault you never bothered to be curious about your Weapon Overlord class. When you awakened your sword aura and felt that deep connection with your weapon, I figured you'd take the opportunity to learn more. But you didn't. So, blame yourself for being lazy."

Klaus clenched his fists, annoyed but knowing the senior had a point. He'd been too busy chasing butts and boobs and had completely overlooked something so important.

"Brat, I hope you're not mad at me," the senior asked with a hint of sarcasm.

Klaus sighed, his frustration simmering. "No, I'm mad at myself," he admitted. "I should've paid more attention. But you could've at least given me a heads-up."

The senior chuckled. "Consider this your wake-up call. Better late than never, right?"

"Right, I guess I'll need to spend more time training," Klaus said with a determined sigh.

"Smart choice," the senior replied. "How about this? You've earned it. I'll transfer a technique that will allow you to use your spirit eye more efficiently. It can even be used for weapon manipulation."

Klaus smiled, feeling excited at the thought of growing stronger. He can now learn a new technique aside from his moon slash skill.

What Klaus didn't realize was that the senior had a clever plan in mind. By admitting Klaus had been lazy and that he hadn't helped him earlier, the senior subtly created the impression that he owed Klaus something. According to the rules of karma, debts must be paid to maintain balance.

The technique the senior was giving Klaus wasn't just a gift—it was a way to settle the karmic debt. This was the senior's method of outsmarting karma. Klaus wasn't yet aware of these intricacies, but the senior knew better.

Klaus's last tribulation had been a dangerous one, and the senior was doing everything he could to avoid piling on more for the next tribulation.

A golden orb flew from the door and entered Klaus's forehead. "Master this technique, and you'll be able to use your Spirit Eye more efficiently. And next time, try dedicating some time to mastering your skills rather than chasing women." The connection between him and the senior abruptly cut off.

"Tsk, this young master is all about the ladies," Klaus smirked, accessing the message that appeared in his mind.

[You have received a new Technique]

[Name: Ten Thousand Soul Needles]

[Ten Thousand Soul Needles]

>> Grade: Ancient

>> Tier: Top-Tier

-- By using your Spirit Eye and Star Qi, you can create soul needles that directly attack the soul. Each needle contains your will and can be controlled using your mind.

[Remark: Focus on training. The ladies aren't going anywhere.]

"Seriously, you couldn't have said something more inspiring?" Klaus muttered, though clearly pleased. Now, he had a new skill to add to his collection alongside his [Moon Slash] and [Nine Stars Ice Lotus Bloom].

He quickly accessed the technique. A detailed diagram appeared in his mind. At a glance, Klaus recognized one pattern that looked simple enough. His crimson eyes glowed brighter and with a single thought, a needle about 4 inches thick materialized before him. He focused, sending the needle shooting forward. However, when it attacked, it dealt no damage.

"Oh, I forgot it only attacks the soul," Klaus muttered but started forming more needles. As the tenth needle took shape, his face began to turn pale.

"I guess that's my limit for now," Klaus said with a weak smile. "I need to get some projectile weapons." He reached for his phone to see if he could order some, but as soon as he pulled it from his space ring, a flood of messages assaulted his eyes, which had returned to their normal golden hue.

"What the heck?!" Klaus shouted, immediately running out of the training room.

"Klaus, you're out! Your friends need you!" his mom said immediately after he came out of the training room.

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