The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Butcher took a deep breath before he began to speak.

“So you know how those Heavenly Court idiots tried to kill me when I was comprehending the Nine Lives Nine Deaths Butcher realm, and you and Blood had to step in to protect me.”

Klaus nodded. He indeed recalled that part now.

Butcher gave a weak smile, “After Blood died and you left with the sword, I was ambushed by the Demon Court. Of course, it was a massacre that left millions dead, strengthening my domain.

I won and was happy. But who would have thought the heavens would be shameless enough to send down Heavenly Guardians?”

Klaus frowned slightly and asked, “How many did they send?”

“Seven.”

“How many returned?” Klaus asked again.

“Two and a half.”

“Interesting. I suppose I can relax now, then.” Klaus laughed, and Butcher was the same, “You can continue by telling me why the heavens sent down their dogs.”

Looking at the look of disdain on Klaus’s face, Butcher couldn’t help but smile. Their group of three was all haters of the heavens. However, both he and Blood Emperor pale in comparison to Klaus when it comes to hating the heavens.

“It turns out being friends with a paragon has its downsides. After you left, I managed to reach the Early God stage and even planned on going on a pilgrimage in a mortal world to reach the Real God stage. However, the heavens came when I was forming the Avatar.

They claimed the universe requires balance, and since you and Blood killed more gods back then, I was to pay your share of the karmic debt.” Butcher laughed with a touch of hatred and disdain.

“I never expected them to send seven Outer Gods against me. It was a fierce battle, which we both know, despite my breakthrough, seven Outer Gods just isn’t something I can handle.

In the end, I used the bell you gave me, which took out five of them and severely injured one, with only two returning alive.

I thought I had died. However, after an unknown number of years, I woke up here, saved by the one I came to know as the Star Primordial, a devoted hater of the heavens who was a step into the Realm Beyond.”

“That’s quite a tale, Butcher. But before everything, I must say I am sorry my karma was directed at you. That said, killing five heavenly dogs was impressive.

Blood Emperor would be proud.”

Butcher smiled slightly and looked away from Klaus. His eyes landed on Kilian, who was standing blankly before the large statue on the outside.

“That handsome bastard, why does he have to do that?” Butcher bent his head down and sighed hard.

Klaus just shook his head, “You already know him. His only mission was to sever the head of the Demon God who killed his wife and only child. When he finally did, he had no reason for living again, so he ended the battle.

If you take a closer look at that kid standing on the outside, you will find something interesting. He has Blood’s sword.”

Butcher looked at Kilian again and smiled, “He does have the aura of a savage like that bastard. However, are you sure he can handle my teaching?”

Klaus laughed, “He was once a dangerous monster. So, I think the question should be whether he has what it takes to surpass you. Trust me, in this current life I am living, he will be among the top three I will pick to watch my back any day.”

Butcher looked at Klaus for a few seconds and shook his head, “You are different now. The paragon I knew is calm, irritating, and ten steps ahead.

But looking at you now, all I can see is hatred. Makes me wonder if you have indeed accomplished one of your many missions.

Not that I care about that. However, you once told me the best way to get the job done is to do it with a smile on your face. Maybe you should take back your own advice.”

Klaus just sighed and smiled, “I am working on it. However, for now, my focus is on you getting my friend ready for the awakening in 58 days.”

Butcher scoffed, “Look at you commanding me. Don’t you know I can crush you to pulp with just my pinky?”

Klaus stood up and brought out his saber, “Lower your cultivation to the Void stage and let’s have a go and see who will be eating dust.”

The smile on Klaus’s face bloomed into laughter, “Just because you became a god and unlocked the secret of your Realm Technique doesn’t mean I never achieved something too.”

Butcher stood up, and his fine cloak burst from his body, revealing his fine physique. “Blood and Death Physique, huh?”

“That is right. Knowing you, underestimating you by using a clone will be bad for me, so I’d better use my real body.” His saber also appeared in his hand, and he looked at Klaus.

“Here I come,” Butcher moved, and soon, the echoes of attack filled the space.

On the outside, the large statue glowed red when Klaus and Butcher clashed. Kilian moved back a few steps, sat down, and closed his eyes.

Just now, he sensed a link forming between him and someone, prompting him to sit down and understand something.

A few seconds into the comprehension state, his body froze, and then he entered a trance-like state.

Three hours later, Klaus and Butcher stood 30 meters apart, panting for breath.

“Not bad for a mortal,” Butcher said, acknowledging Klaus’s feat in the three-hour duel that ended in a draw.

“Not bad yourself. Though if I had used ten times my strength, you would have wished you were dead,” Klaus laughed, and so did Butcher

Butcher waved his hand, and they vanished. They appeared inside a serene garden and sat behind a jade table. Butcher poured himself tea and poured one for Klaus.

“So how does this work?” Klaus asked.

“Very simple, actually. Although I can be considered dead, I am not entirely dead. So I will fuse with your friend’s soul and reside in his soul sea.

The heavens will have no knowledge of my existence in his life. So I will become his teacher and, to some extent, his soul guardian.”

“And can you ever return to life and gain your human body again?”

“The Half-Step Primordial said if I can find some items, then of course I will return to life. But don’t ask, for you are not at the moment qualified to look for these items.”

Klaus smiled, “Knowing you can return to life is already good enough. When the time comes, I will help look for these items.”

“I know you will. And don’t worry, the first training session for your friend is just 20 days. I happen to have a time stone, so I can stall time for some time, just so he can get the best out of what I will teach him.”

Klaus nodded, and after drinking some more tea, he left. After making sure Kilian was alright, he left and went back to the location of the angel statues.

After making sure everyone was alright, Klaus chose to go to the location reserved for him in the Primordial Cave.