The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

He warned them, gave them a chance to retreat, but they didn’t listen. Now it had happened, and all anyone could do was stare in shock.

Every last warrior, including the Celestials and all 10 Heavens Executioners, vanished like smoke.

The few who had accepted Klaus’s generosity and retreated were left pale, a few of them even collapsing to their knees, sweat running down their backs.

A Supreme Hunter who came for Hunter’s head but decided against it and retreated felt her spine tingle. She looked at Klaus, and for a moment, her soul nearly gave up on her.

”W-Where... where did you banish them to?” she asked.

They all saw what the Grim Judge did to the first half of the 25th Heavens Legion. At least with that, they knew he had banished them to the Foreign Battlefield and that they could not return home unless they served the 1 million-year sentence he gave them.

However, in Klaus’s case, they had no idea. So she asked, hoping to clear the air for everyone.

Klaus turned and looked at her, his dark eyes piercing deep into her soul, or at least that was what she felt. Even the gaze of an Immortal was powerful enough to make her tremble.

”I banished them to a place they can never return from. Of course, to those of you who want to know where your loved ones were banished to, it is a place outside space and time, outside any known universe... a place called Purgatory. Nothing ever returns from that place alive.”

During the Primordial Era, Klaus accidentally stumbled upon that place. It took him 2 million years to fight his way to the 9th floor.

He was supposed to reach the 10th floor before he could leave. However, just when he was preparing to climb to the 10th floor, the Master of Purgatory arrived and stopped him.

He was sent back to his universe. From what he saw, aside from him, absolutely nobody could leave that place alive. Painfully so, if one died there, reincarnation would be the last of their worries.

The technique he used was a gift from the Master of Purgatory. He had never used it since he had no need to. However, today, he was forced to use it, and the results were as everyone witnessed.

Turning from the lady who asked the question, Klaus sighed and began to issue his warning.

”If I decide to take revenge on the Heavens Court and everyone who has ever wronged me in my many lives, by the time I am done, half of the universe would be wiped out.

Despite all the pain I’ve gone through in the past, every new life I live strives to make this universe a better place. A very long time ago, a friend of mine wanted only to live long enough to protect all life, as if it were his calling.

He is no more, but his vision will live on in me. I will make sure this universe becomes a place where everyone can live as one and in peace.

Which is why I will not allow anyone to stand in my way. I noticed that in my past lives, I had been peaceful and welcoming. Because of that, the Heavens Court grew a pair.” Klaus paused and exhaled heavily.

”Those who point their weapons at me will die. If you want to blindly follow some idiot who thinks the universe is his to rule, then prepare to meet my weapon because this time around, I will only protect those I love and care about.

Those I love and care about would never point their weapons at me, so I also have no reason to point my weapons at them. I will use my power to protect them and ensure peace reigns in this universe.

Now, this is to the Heavens Court... During the Blood Era, I had every reason to kill you, but I didn’t. I stopped myself because, despite your useless lives, your power had protected this universe multiple times.

Good. Continue to protect life and stay out of my way. If, and this is a big if, any of you dare stand in my way, I will kill you, and trust me, I have the means to kill you.

Now, this is to the one who calls himself the Celestial Supreme. I don’t know what you think is more important than peace, but if your predecessors who fought during the Primordial and Divine Eras saw you now, they would be very disappointed.”

”The likes of the Bone Staff King, the Twelve Zodiac Demon, the Black Scale Tortoise, and my sworn brother, the Three Banner Shaman, fought and bled for this universe simply to achieve peace.

They didn’t protect this universe so a loser like you could sit on some chair and think you are absolute. In fact, I would be damned if I allowed you to continue this shameless rule.

That is why I challenge you to a deathmatch. 1,000 years from today, I will wait for you in this very spot. If you are a man with two balls, come and meet your death. Losers like you have no place in this universe.

Another thing, 100 years from today, I will march my forces to the Ancient Battlefield and take out the Foreign Race. I am calling on all young talents to pick up your weapons and follow me into battle.” Klaus paused and smiled.

”Special invitation goes to my best friend, the Renegade Hunter. I know you hate me and would probably try to kill me. So, how about this: you have from now to 99 years from now to try to kill me. Afterwards, you and I will have to put our rivalry aside and fight for the betterment of the universe.

This also goes to the one calling himself Blood Sword. Train hard, for the fate of the universe rests on our shoulders, not some old stinky-mouthed loser who goes around calling himself the Celestial Supreme.

The danger coming is bigger than the Foreign Race and the Demons combined. So for once, think for yourself and make the right decision.

One last thing, I will be ascending this time around to become a god. I know most of you, especially the Ancient Families, will try to kill me when that time comes.

My advice to you is simple: don’t come, or else only death awaits you. That will be all for now.”

The Multi-Dimensional Cube appeared before anyone could ask a question. Every last beast, including his parents, vanished, and Klaus himself teleported away.

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Inside the hall on Planet Caelmir, Klaus appeared and retrieved the cube again. However, he only managed to summon a few people before he fell back and passed out.

The tough and unshakable Paragon had now become vulnerable in the arms of his wives as they rushed him inside and started healing his wounds.

Banishing that many warriors had taken a toll on his body, so he passed out before he could summon everyone.

However, his father, his mother, and a few of his Beast Companions were summoned, including the two Calamities, who were left stunned, staring back at Nari.

Tears rolled down their faces as the three of them jumped into a group hug.

King Alric would arrive a few hours later to take everyone to a planet he owned. There, a new Planet BlueCrest would start to take form.