"Another power-up," Rhazor muttered, and then he proceeded to channel Poison Aura.
He lifted his right index finger and channeled a swirling mist of red energy.
The mont the red mist appeared, he sensed an overwhelming killing intent and death qi emanating from it. Instantly, he felt his power grow stronger.
"This power... I can feel my entire body filled with it."
Rhazor wasn’t the only one who felt it.
His other incarnations did as well, and as soone who aspired to beco the strongest in the entire universe and beyond, Klaus instantly realized sothing.
’I had always thought the Dao was the peak of all energy. However, it appears I was wrong. The Dao is only one part of a greater whole. This ans that Aura, Intent, Concept, Law, and, finally, Dao are supposed to be cultivated separately yet together.
So far, I have been cultivating Laws and Intent—well, for so energies. However, if I take the ti to cultivate all five, then just how strong would I beco?’
Seated in a cafeteria within the Academy, Klaus smiled and made a ntal note to create two more bodies.
Since he had awakened the bloodlines of the Asura God and Knox, the Divine Archer, he could create two additional incarnations.
He planned to use Knox’s incarnation to comprehend the Auras and Intents of every energy under his command.
That ant Gravity, Void, Blood, Space, and several others would all need to be comprehended, with their Auras and Intents fully awakened.
Then, using his incarnation as Asura, he would focus on comprehending Concepts.
As for Laws, he would leave them to Pickle Berry, whose understanding deepened as she grew older.
The Dao could wait until he beca a god.
While comprehending the Dao typically began at the Supre Stage, Klaus had no issue starting early.
He had the bodies to do so.
Rhazor deactivated the [Poison Aura] and turned west.
’It will take at least a week, even at full speed, to reach the edge of the Naga King’s domain. I’d better be prepared for a grim welco.’
Rhazor smirked and summoned Nirvana’s wings.
Then, tapping into the void, he moved, traveling several hundred thousand kiloters in a matter of seconds.
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[The Academy]
The day Klaus had been waiting for finally arrived.
Today, he would take the assessnt that would determine the Tier, or Class, of Engineer he would beco.
He had already been briefed by Eiko, so he knew the kind of test he would be taking.
Since engineering required proficiency in both formations and arrays, he would be tested on both.
Of course, knowledge of blacksmithing and artisanship was also required, but that wasn’t a problem for Klaus. More importantly, there are powerful machines that can 3D print anything these days.
During the Primordial Era, his first incarnation mastered various crafts, laying the foundation for his future incarnations.
As such, he only needed to prove his knowledge of arrays and formations.
Throughout the days leading up to today, he had sensed the gazes of more than ten Celestials.
It seed Paragon had dealt them a significant blow, so, as soone whose na was constantly ntioned alongside his, Klaus knew they wanted to see whether he was truly related to Paragon.
However, aside from chatting with Eiko and reading notes on Arrays and Formations in the library, he was basically doing nothing.
During that ti, he sensed three familiar gazes.
It turned out that Supre warrior Sayuri had reunited with her two sisters, Xania and Xenia, in person. They ca to the academy.
They had co to check whether Klaus was indeed the Paragon. However, noticing the Celestials keeping an eye on him, they refrained from doing anything and rely observed him.
Today, Klaus knew he was going to et more than just the Headmistress of the Engineering College.
He knew the Celestials would be there, and so would the other two heads.
"Are you ready to go?" Eiko asked the mont Klaus opened his door.
"Eiko, isn’t it too early for you to be here?"
Eiko smiled shyly and responded, "I’m just excited to see if you can outclass ."
Klaus laughed.
"Honestly speaking, I can even outclass the so-called top-ranking engineers here. However, I wouldn’t want to beco the center of attention just yet."
Eiko smirked and started walking away, a clear sign that Klaus should follow.
"The top five are all Class H Engineers, aning they are Saint Engineers capable of creating SSS-Class weapons.
The last ti I checked, the third ranker had created a bow and arrow capable of killing even a Supre. He also created a domain-type weapon capable of killing a group of gods.
So I wouldn’t be so sure about outclassing them. Maybe you should aim for Class G, which would make you a Supre Engineer."
Klaus shook his head.
"What is with this ranking? Why does a Supre Engineer rank below a Saint Engineer?"
"I don’t know. I ca to et it this way, too, so I never questioned it. Of course, you can ask the elders when you et them."
They soon left the Class Do area and made their way toward a sleek building made entirely of gold.
As they drew closer, Klaus could sense the presence of a Celestial and a Supre inside the building.
’I guess they’re all here.’
A few minutes later, they stood in the room.
Eiko looked at him and smiled.
"Just know that your assessnt will be stread to all engineers, so give it your all and you might gain the recognition of a powerful master."
"Aren’t you coming?" Klaus asked, looking at the petite lady who had been keeping him company for the past couple of days.
"Only the disciple being assessed can enter. I will wait for you under that pavilion."
Klaus nodded and watched Eiko walk away.
He sighed and entered the hall.
The hall was vast and filled with a wide range of engineering tools.
Klaus scanned a few of them before focusing on the people gathered inside.
He counted ten Celestials, each possessing a powerful presence.
Although they dressed regally, Klaus knew they were warriors, true warriors worthy of his respect.
Aside from them, Supre Warrior Sayuri was also present and seated, and on both her left and right sat two ladies Klaus imdiately recognized.
Away from them, Supre Engineer Winnie sat together with Supre Healer Gideon of the Healer/Mage College and Supre Queen Mirabel from the Universe Bank.
A few others with various badges sat alongside them.
Klaus recognized them from Eiko’s comprehensive description of the Engineering College’s hierarchy.
They were the Elder Engineers, beings with great knowledge of weapon crafting.
They were seated on an elevated platform, and at the center stood a slightly raised circular platform.
Atop it sat a rune knife and three formation core discs.
Klaus walked calmly and climbed onto the circular platform.
"Welco to your assessnt, Disciple Klaus, or do you prefer Renegade Hunter?" Supre Engineer Winnie asked.
"Klaus is fine."
"Very well. Before we proceed, allow to introduce the guests we have with us today."
Supre Engineer Winnie introduced everyone.
When she was done, she returned her attention to Klaus.
"Before you can officially join the Engineering College, it is assud that you already possess so knowledge of arrays and formations.
Since that is the case, you will be presented with three trials.
Based on your performance in each one, your final class as an engineer will be determined at the end of the assessnt.
You will have twelve hours to complete all three trials, and you are free to choose which trial you wish to attempt first."
"Now, you may ask any questions before we begin."
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