The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

While the rest of the universe digested the implications of Klaus’s post featuring an image of him and the Burning Angel, he decided to enter seclusion to absorb the knowledge Efad had given him.

Planet Stella is a beautiful and well-protected planet, so he decided to stay there for the duration of the time left before the mission to the Jade Ant Queens’ Nest.

But before entering seclusion, Lord Flux called him inside the Dark Space, so he decided to go see him first. They met in Lord Flux’s private residence inside the Dark Space.

”Looks like you have caused more than enough trouble to cause the entire Warrior Tower to come after you,” Lord Flux said, a smile appearing on his face.

”You are a unique individual, Klaus.”

”I get that a lot,” he grinned, feeling somewhat regretful that he nearly pulled Lord Flux into his drama. If not for the fact that he wasn’t seen with him before, people would have gone after him.

Thankfully, Hael (Burning Angel) came into the scene early.

Now, at the Warrior Tower, even the Supremes would like to gain his favour. After all, meeting a Celestial and taking a selfie with him, many just wanted to learn his ways and how to cozy up to powerful people.

”I called you here because of Lady Ryuu. She wants you to do one last thing to prove your identity.”

”Oh, what does she have in mind?”

Although he had done most of the name clearing, there was no harm in adding more.

”According to Lady Ryuu, the criminal underworld is hosting a tournament in a few days. Per the report, the criminal whom Supreme Elder Juo said was the same as you, or at least tried to use to smear your name, will be participating.

So she wants you to make a public appearance during that time. This way, nobody would keep thinking you are the same person as him.

As for the issue with you being the Paragon, now that it was revealed you are a Zorvian, you shouldn’t worry about that.”

”Sounds like a good idea. However, where should I go if I want to make a convincing debut? I doubt live-streaming my daily routine would be convincing enough.”

Lord Flux waved his hand, and a panel appeared. On it, profiles of several people appeared.

”This is the Warrior Challenge chart. The Warrior Tower has this in every planetary system, star system, and galaxy. These are the current top 100 ranking members on the S-rank chart. The strongest is a True Immortal.

Surprisingly, after your battle with Rouni, they all want to battle you. As you can see, they have issued their challenges and conditions.

I have sent it to you, so use the next couple of days to review them and pick one. Remember, you must review their conditions before accepting.”

”Sure.” As long as he managed to clear his name, there would be no reason to doubt him anymore.

After he closed the panel, he retrieved two black keys and gave them to him. ”Lady Ryuu said Supreme Queen Mirabel and Supreme Engineer Winnie gave these to her to pass to you.

It seems they still want to meet you, so when you have time, go see them.” After a few more discussions, the meeting ended, and they both returned to the real world.

Klaus entered seclusion after making sure that, in two days, he would be done digesting what Efad had given him. He would be spending the next few months meeting one powerhouse after another.

Then, when all that was done, he would head to the academy to register. As for his issue with Supreme Elder Juo, the Zorvian family would handle it.

***

[Planet Virel]

Meanwhile, back on Planet Virel, after using his main body to absorb the flame essence from Burning Angel’s planet, he broke through to Peak Early Immortal.

However, he wasn’t the only one who benefited. The four flame spirits had all become more powerful. Before the absorption, they were all 13-year-old teenagers. But now, they had reached at least 15 years old.

This growth is a clear indication that they have reached another level of strength. Of course, judging by how fierce they look, there is no doubt they would be making waves in the upcoming Blood Tournament.

”Daddy, are we leaving already?” Nirvana asked, sounding more mature compared to before.

”Yes. But before we head out, I need to talk to Big Sister Niva, so you four should go back and wait for my call.”

They nodded and vanished back into his soul sea.

Niva, who had already met the four flame spirits, just shook her head but said nothing. When Klaus arrived on Planet Virel a week ago, he wanted to reveal his true identity to her, but after some thought, he chose not to.

Instead, he tried to make her connect him to her father, who, as far as he knew, was a Planet King. He wanted to create a way for her to be able to return to the Righteous Faction after she killed Varkos.

However, he was stunned when he learned that her father had been in on the plot from the start. This means she has a sure way to go back. The only downside is that she cannot return to the academy without concrete evidence that she did all this without harming anyone.

She did harm some people, so that would play against her. But since she was disguised during her time on Planet Yahmir, Klaus found a way to help her.

Her father would play a big role, of course, so when the time comes, she would have to reach out to her father to know.

In the end, the one who would be helping her wouldn’t be Klaus’s main body. Instead, the Paragon would make his debut in the most unexpected way.

Varkos would die at the hands of the Paragon.

”Remember what I said. When you reach the peak of the True Immortal stage, take the blood essence I gave you.”

She nodded.

”How long will you be gone for?”

”Two, maybe three weeks. However, after the tournament, I will have to throw off those who would come after me, so we will be meeting in a few months’ time.

Sera will provide whatever you need, so do well to become an Immortal King by the time I return.”

”I will.”

”Also, a friend of mine will be reaching out to you, so be sure to pay attention to your communicator. There is a chance Varkos will be dying sooner than you think.”

She nodded.

After handling a few things, he left in a sleek SS-class spaceship. The Blood Tournament will start in three days, and this time, there will be 128 candidates, each within the rank of True Immortal.

The only one with a much weaker cultivation base is Klaus, who is only a Peak Early Immortal. So it is going to be a wild tournament, one that will determine who gets to represent the Black Tempest Cartel in the upcoming Underworld Slaughter Tournament.

Klaus wants to have a presence in the Underworld and the Heavenly Court while also playing his role as the Paragon. So, regardless of how dangerous this tournament turns out to be, he can only do one thing - win.