The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Getting to Planet Korvel-3 as early as possible is a must.

Klaus needs to be there as soon as possible.

After all, the longer the mission lasts, the more danger the planet is in. So he must get there as soon as possible and complete it before more people are hurt.

However, while saving people is noble and the right thing to do, getting the next items he can use to cultivate the Heaven-Defying Body is a must.

He had already cultivated the first form of the Heaven-Defying Body. Because of that, he had already ascended to the ranks of an Empyrean, something that can’t be achieved easily.

Naturally, that is a boost for him. The sudden leap in cultivation gave him the power to fight against even warriors at the rank of the True Immortal stage.

However, he can do more. He has to do more.

The universe is a dangerous place, so the quicker he can face even gods, the better.

With the seven god cores inside his soul, he can easily reach the rank of an immortal. Even if he can only reach the Early Stage, that will allow him to handle even True Immortals with ease.

Naturally, that will be good enough for him to roam the universe and make a name for himself.

The only thing holding him back now is his body.

Advancing it to the second stage is a must.

Naturally, he wanted that more than anything. This even means he had to prioritise that over everything.

So when Icon managed to acquire information on one of the three items he needed to cultivate the second form of the Heaven-Defying Body, he had to turn his ship around and head there.

”Why are we turning?” Maud asked, since she knew Klaus had been wanting to get to Planet Korvel-3 as soon as possible, so that they could handle the bandits.

”We are taking a detour to Planet Yahmir. There is something there I need.”

”But I thought getting to the Mining Planet and saving the hostages were the most important tasks.”

Klaus smiled, ”That is still the mission. However, I can’t miss the chance to acquire this item. So they would have to hold on for now. It will only take a day, maybe two at most. Once I get it, we can leave.”

Maud thought for a moment, then she nodded.

Although she also wanted to save the hostages and slaughter some bandits, she knew that as Klaus’s strength grew, the mission’s success would increase.

Klaus sighed and turned to Icon, who was hovering before him... ”Go ahead, lay it on me.”

Icon nodded her small head and started to speak:

[Planet Yahmir is a rogue planet. It was once the homeworld of the Stormborn, a race of powerful warriors who can harness the elemental powers of lightning and thunder.

The atmosphere on this planet is charged with lightning and storms.

However, after the planet’s king was killed by his brother, who was a bandit, it became a lawless world. Everyone can do what they want, provided they have the strength to back it up.

It soon turned into a rogue planet, one infested with criminals and their evil deeds. Of course, not everyone there is a criminal. However, there are no laws there, so everything is in chaos.

At the moment, it is counted among the top 10 most dangerous planets in the Dervas Star System.

Three days ago, an underworld syndicate by the name Black Tempest Cartel posted an underworld auction for the Thunder Jade Essence Ore.

I know you need it because it is one of the three items you need to reforge your body. If you acquire it and manage to use it, there is a chance you will step into the ranks of an immortal.

You can even use the lightning-charged atmosphere of the planet to reforge your body with the Thunder Jade Essence Ore.]

Klaus smiled, ”Sounds like it is going to be hard to get, considering this is an underground auction.”

”Oh, it is going to be hard for sure. Getting into the auction requires you to have a dark reputation.”

”Dark reputation?”

[Yes, master. They only allow criminals and the scum of society into their auctions.

Klaus raised his brow, clearly not expecting to hear this. He is currently fighting to build a good reputation that will allow him to freely roam the universe. And now, here he is, requiring the opposite of a good reputation to get into action.

[The master shouldn’t worry. I have already built a path the master can take to easily gain entry into the auction.]

”How so?”

[The Black Tempest Cartel is organising an underground martial competition called Blood Tournament. It takes place every week, and only one person walks out alive, the winner.

The strongest on this week’s schedule will be a Real Immortal. I have already registered you under one of your aliases, Blood Sword.

You already have your first match scheduled against an Early Immortal named Korvath.]

CHUCKLE

Maud suddenly chuckled, clearly amused by how brave Icon was. Not only did she create a criminal profile for Klaus, but she also signed him up for a martial arts tournament where he will face immortals.

”What are you laughing about?”

”Nothing.”

Maud covered her mouth and giggled quietly, causing Klaus to smirk and turn to Icon.

”Do you have a profile on my opponent?”

Icon nodded and pulled up the info. Klaus quickly browsed through to see if his opponent would be a cool chop.

”Hmm, looks like he is a menace. Bandit from birth. He had also joined the Underworld Crime Syndicate, where he alone had killed over 40,000 warriors, including innocents.

He even killed his own brother over a lady, whom he later killed because she didn’t really love him. Then he went ahead and started killing women who broke up with their boyfriends.

What a loser.”

[He is a dangerous loser. However, I believe you can take him on easily.]

”Oh, that is for sure. I wasn’t known as Blood Sword for no reason. My legend is unshakable.”

[The master is right. Nobody can rival the legendary Blood Sword.]

Maud raised her head and looked at the master and his shameless system and asked, ”Wasn’t the legendary Blood Sword beaten to near death by a woman?”

Klaus’s smile froze.

His mind went back to the day Blood Sword met the Asura Princess. Recalling how he was easily defeated, a pale smile appeared on his face.

”I let her win. After all, I am not a bully.”

[Master is telling the truth. He merely let her win since he didn’t want to make her cry and hate him for the rest of her life.]

Maud looked at them, frozen for a minute before she shook her head and turned back to her reading... After a few more minutes, she lifted her head and spoke.

”Don’t underestimate immortals, master. If and when you need help, let me know, and I will merge with you.”

”I know, and don’t worry, I have everything under control for now.”

She nodded and returned to her scrolling.

Klaus and Icon started going about the tournament. Later, they changed their ship again since they didnt want to arrive on a Rogue Planet with an S-class Spaceship.

After 4 hours, they arrived on Planet Yahmir. The tournament starts in an hour, so they quickly docked their ship and headed to the tournament location.