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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC49: Starting a War

As soon as Klaus leveled up to Level 2, he felt a sudden surge in his Star Qi reserves. The increase was immense, far beyond what he had expected. During the transformation process from Spiritual Qi to Star Qi, he discovered something astonishing—Star Qi was hundreds of times stronger than Spiritual Qi.

So at first, Klaus believed that he wouldn't receive all the accumulated EXP when he leveled up. It only seemed logical that some of it might be lost in the conversion process, but he was wrong. When he leveled up to Level 2, the millions of EXP he had earned were completely converted into Star Qi, without deducting a single point.

This realization filled him with great joy and a newfound strength to keep leveling up.

Name: Klaus Hanson

Age: 16

Talent: Celestial Elemental Overlord

Class: Weapons Overlord

Bloodline: Dormant

Physique: Nine Reincarnation Divine Body

Realm: Ascended - Lvl: 2/12

Star Qi: 1,842,200

Stat Points: 1,000

"I'm still nowhere near my limit, so I'll hold on to these points for now," Klaus muttered as he looked at the thousand points waiting to be used whenever he needed them. He didn't know his limit yet. All he could do was keep fighting until he reached it. Then, he would adjust his stats as needed.

Klaus pulled out a milk drink from his backpack and took a few gulps. Feeling his stamina return, he leaped down and headed deeper into the forest. What followed was another series of bloody battles.

After defeating a few Tier 3 Dark Monsters, he realized they were worth more than he had expected. With that in mind, he began hunting more of them, pushing even further into the heart of the city. He didn't want to jinx it, but part of him was excited at the thought of facing a pack of wolves. Though for now, that was just wishful thinking.

As Klaus moved forward, ice covered everything in his path, leaving frost where there should have been blood. He hadn't used his fire element at all. Strangely, he felt a stronger connection to the ice element. Whenever he was about to attack, ice always came to mind first.

In just seven hours, Klaus had killed enough monsters and gathered enough points to level up to Level 3. But despite entering deeper into the city, he hadn't encountered a single Tier 4 monster. To level up now, he needed about 5.2 million experience points, which meant he needed to find stronger, higher-tier monsters.

"I'm starting to regret not going to a Tier 3 Forbidden Zone," Klaus said with a frown. He had reached the central area of the eastern part of the Ruin City, but no Tier 4 monsters had appeared. From his research, he knew the Ruin City Forbidden Zone was divided into five sections: East, West, North, South, and Central.

Each section was ruled by a different monster: the Ground Drake Lizard King in the East, the Red Scale Python in the West, the White Stripe Mountain Wolves in the North, and the Jade White Mountain Lion in the South. The Central region was a mystery, and nobody dared to enter it.

Klaus had done some online research, thanks to Kofi teaching him how to use the internet. He found rumors that the Central region was overrun with zombies. Some threads claimed occasional human voices could be heard, but there was no concrete evidence.

From what he knows, those who have a death wish can freely venture into the central region. Nobody knew how terrifying that part of the forest is, but everyone abandons that region. In contrast, Klaus knew the other regions were home to thousands of Tier 4 and even Tier 5 monsters. But despite spending the past 12 hours going deeper, the highest tier he had faced was Tier 3 Dark Monsters.

He needed a lot of experience points, and killing higher-tier monsters was the fastest way to get them. He needed to find all the Tier 4 monsters he could.

"Fine, if they're not coming to me, I'll force them out. Going to war with the Eastern Wing of the Ruin City should elevate my status," Klaus decided. He rested for the next few hours. The following day, the forest echoed with howls and roars.

Klaus had begun his massacre and a bloody one at that. Hours passed quickly and thousands of monsters filled the ground as Klaus continue to kill his way deeper into the Core of the Eastern wing.

Even though Klaus killed countless monsters now littering the ground, they were all Tier 3, ranging from Lesser to Dark. His bottomless reserve of Star Qi meant he didn't need to worry about running out of energy.

Initially, Klaus had to be mindful of his stamina. However, after cultivating the star diagram, he noticed that his stamina drained at an almost imperceptible rate. He only felt significant stamina burn when using more powerful attacks.

He realized that if he used only 5% of his maximum energy per attack, he could perform nearly 300 attacks before becoming fully exhausted. This suggested that each attack consumed about 1 stamina point.

Despite this, Klaus remained unconcerned. With over a thousand points in reserve, he could easily add more points to his stamina if necessary.

Four hours into the massacre, Klaus leveled up to Level 4, adding more points to his Star Qi pool. He immediately felt his body grow stronger and realized he could now use about 7% of his energy per attack. But despite the increased strength behind his strikes, using less than 2% of his energy was already devastating.

The level-up had boosted his energy, making his efficiency even more impressive. His speed, which he hadn't explicitly increased, also improved as he leveled up. Klaus's aura grew colder and more formidable as he continued to kill more and more monsters.

Suddenly, Klaus sensed several presences several kilometers away. His sensing range had expanded beyond 15 km, allowing him to detect the approaching Tier 4 monsters. "Dark Monsters right off the bat," Klaus grinned from ear to ear.

While many would see this as a reason to flee, Klaus saw it as an opportunity to test his strength and gain more experience points. He was eager to see how far he had come and to level up further in the process.

Klaus began increasing the amount of energy he used, making his attacks even more lethal. Although he couldn't collect the monster bodies, he efficiently stored the monster cores in his space ring as he fought his way across the battlefield.

"They are endless, but it's futile," He said, his sword blazing crimson. "My targets are the Tier 4 monsters. The rest of you are garbage." He poured 5% Star Qi into his sword and dashed toward the swarm of Tier 3 monsters.

BOOM!

He plunged his sword into the ground, unleashing a sea of flames that surged in all directions. The flames erupted several meters high, sweeping across the battlefield and turning the monsters into a fiery barbecue. Even the fire-type monsters couldn't escape the inferno.

"With a few spices, I could open a barbecue shop in this Ruin City," Klaus muttered, surveying the scorched battlefield with a satisfied grin.

"The fire element is truly destructive," He muttered, narrowing his gaze at the Tier 4 monsters advancing toward the battlefield.

"Brothers, I have waited long. Since you've come, we can dance," Klaus said with a wicked grin. His sword glowed crimson with a hint of golden hue. Without hesitation, he dashed forward to meet the monsters.

His sword swung in a wide arc, releasing a lethal fire arc that seared through the air. The intense flames sliced through everything in its path, striking the head of a Tier 4 monster and killing it instantly.

"Damn, that wasn't even 2% of my Star Qi energy," Klaus said, visibly shocked by the ease of the kill. he expected the monsters to be strong, but he clearly underestimated his own strength

"This is a rare chance to test and better my skills." Klaus immediately started using the battle to better his skills instead of fearing for his life.

He pressed on, engaging the remaining Tier 4 monsters with a combination of precision and power. He observed each attack closely, refining his technique as he fought.

His next target—a massive, scaled beast with glowing red eyes—charged at him with incredible speed. Klaus responded swiftly, channeling 3% of his Star Qi into a sweeping fire slash.

The fire arc sliced through the monster's defenses, leaving a trail of molten scales. "Increasing the energy by just a few percent makes a significant difference," Klaus noted, watching as the monster staggered and fell.

Another monster, a hulking brute with thick armor, lunged at him. Klaus concentrated, pouring 4% of his energy into a concentrated fireball. He hurled it at the monster, and the explosion engulfed it in flames. The brute roared in agony before collapsing.

"That was impressive," Klaus said, admiring the destructive power of his enhanced attack. "I'm getting the hang of this."

As Klaus continued to battle, he experimented with different levels of energy output. He noticed for a quick attack, he needed about only 2% of his Syar Qi. To put that into practice, a monster with great agility dashed at him, but before it could get close, his sword flashed sending a lethal flame arc. The monster was engulfed in flames, rendering its speed useless in the face of his sword.

"Even with less energy, the result is still deadly," he commented, pleased with the efficiency of his attack.

He faced a group of monsters next. He charged up 5% of his Star Qi and unleashed a wide, sweeping blaze that scorched the entire area.

"Perfect for crowd control," Klaus said, watching as the monsters fell to the ground, their numbers reduced by every attack. "I can get used to this" He muttered.

Each kill was accompanied by a moment of reflection. Klaus was not only fighting but also learning from every encounter. His attacks grew more precise, and his understanding of his powers deepened.

"With this, I can develop my own skills without having to buy them or wait till I can Kill Tier 7 monsters to get drops" Klaus muttered, with that, he started trying different styles of combination aiming to come up with something, something that can deal more blow to the monsters with minimal effort.

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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC50: Killing Like Crazy

Behind Klaus lay thousands of dead monsters, their bodies strewn across the battlefield. In front of him stood a massive horde of Tier 4 monsters, each one exuding a terrifying, bloodthirsty aura. But no matter how intense their presence was, Klaus felt nothing. Instead, his face held an expression of disbelief. The monsters he was slaughtering were all Tier 4, ranging from Lesser to Dark.

Yet, despite their strength, Klaus hadn't even used half of his own power to defeat them. He couldn't find his limit. It felt almost too easy—like a fish swimming effortlessly through water. To him, these fearsome creatures were nothing more than bugs.

"Is this the power of a Star?" Klaus muttered, still in shock at what he was capable of.

Suddenly a voice entered his head. "Brat, don't confuse this with the true power of a Star," the Senior corrected. "While I admit you are strong, the Star Qi you're using now isn't even close to reaching the realm of a Star. Ah... you'll understand more as you continue to cultivate the Star Diagram."

Klaus nodded, pushing the thought aside for now. He returned his focus to the battle, slaying monster after monster. With each kill, he gained a clearer understanding of how to refine his skills. At the moment, he was using his fire element, and the scene around him was one of blazing chaos—a sea of flames burning through the monsters.

Suddenly, an idea sparked in Klaus's mind. "This could work," he said aloud.

As he swung his sword and killed more monsters, he began forming a small ball of flame in his left hand. It started off small but quickly grew in size. It expanded from the size of an egg to that of an orange, then to a mango. Within a minute, it had grown as large as a basketball.

Klaus studied it for a moment, then frowned. "This is too slow and weak," he muttered.

Without hesitation, he tossed the ball of flame toward the monsters. "Explode!" he commanded.

The flame obeyed, but the result was disappointing. The explosion only took out a dozen monsters, far fewer than Klaus had anticipated. The devastating impact he'd been hoping for never came.

Klaus expected a loud bang, something powerful enough to wipe out a large portion of the horde. But what happened was a far cry from that. The explosion was weak, barely enough to kill a few monsters. Frustration crept onto his face, but he didn't let it stop him. He continued cutting through the waves of monsters, slashing and hacking without pause.

As he fought, his mind kept turning back to the flame ball. 'How do I make it stronger?' he wondered, pondering the best way to increase its explosive power.

After a while, and many more dead monsters, he decided to try again. With a flick of his wrist, he began forming a new orb. This time, it came together faster, the energy swirling tightly in his palm. Within seconds, the flame grew to the size of a basketball. But just like before, it stopped growing.

Klaus hurled it forward with a grunt. It exploded on contact, but the results were disappointing. The blast only took out a couple of monsters. The force still wasn't enough.

"Not again," he muttered, shaking his head. His brow furrowed in thought as he surveyed the battlefield. The monsters kept coming, relentless, but Klaus remained undeterred. He cut down a few more with ease, hardly breaking a sweat. His challenge now wasn't facing the monsters, it was finding a way to make his fireball skill he is working on work.

"I need more compression," Klaus murmured, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "Maybe I'm spreading the energy too thin."

Determined, he tried again. He focused harder this time, gathering the flames more tightly in his palm. The orb formed quicker, reaching its full size in just a few seconds. He felt a flicker of hope. But when he threw it, the result was no different. The explosion barely made a dent in the advancing monsters.

Klaus sighed in frustration. His sword swung in a wide arc, killing several monsters at once, but his mind was elsewhere. "Why isn't this working?" he muttered, feeling the weight of failure building in his chest.

But Klaus wasn't one to give up. Each failure taught him something. He realized that he was pouring too much energy into making the orb bigger rather than more powerful. 'Maybe size isn't the key,' he thought.

With a sharp breath, Klaus killed another wave of monsters, their bodies falling like leaves in a storm. Then, he tried again. This time, he focused on condensing the flames into a smaller, denser ball. The orb formed rapidly, but it stayed small—barely the size of a grapefruit.

Klaus narrowed his eyes and hurled it with force. The explosion was sharp and loud, but still, it wasn't strong enough. Only a few monsters were killed. Klaus gritted his teeth, annoyed but determined.

"Too small," he grumbled. "I need more balance —power without losing control."

He adjusted his stance, cutting down another group of monsters. Each swing of his sword was precise, almost mechanical, as his mind remained focused on the flame. He decided to try something new. He let the flame build in his palm but didn't rush it. Slowly, he fed it more energy, keeping it compact but steady.

The orb grew again, but this time it felt different—more stable. When it reached the size of a soccer ball, Klaus hurled it with a shout. The explosion was a bit stronger, but still, it wasn't enough to satisfy him. The flame scattered weakly across the field, only knocking back a few monsters.

Klaus's eyes darkened with frustration. "I'm missing something," he muttered to himself, shaking his head. He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles white. 'Why can't I get this right?'

He slashed through more monsters, their blood splattering across his boots, but his mind never left the flame. He realized that with each attempt, he was learning something new. His control over the flame had improved, but he still hadn't mastered the explosive force.

"Maybe I need to release the energy all at once," Klaus thought aloud. He grunted as he fought, his breath heavy with exertion. He would try again—there was no other option.

He formed another flame orb in his hand. This time, he didn't just focus on size or density. He focused on timing. He let the energy build, then tried to release it at the perfect moment. The orb grew quickly, becoming as large as a watermelon in just a few seconds. Klaus felt the heat from it and hurled it forward, holding his breath.

The explosion was louder this time, but still, it only took out a handful of monsters. Klaus growled in frustration. "Not enough!" he shouted. His patience was wearing thin, but he refused to give up.

Wiping sweat from his brow, Klaus pushed through the next wave of monsters, determined to perfect his technique. He thought back to what the Senior had said about true power and Star Qi. Was he rushing things? Maybe he needed more time to understand his energy before trying to force it into something bigger.

Klaus shook his head, clearing the doubts. He would keep trying. Every failure brought him one step closer to success.

He swung his sword with renewed vigor, clearing the monsters around him, then prepared to form another flame orb. This time, he tried a different approach—he let the flame grow naturally, not forcing it. He felt the energy flow more smoothly, though the orb remained small.

Klaus tossed it again. The explosion was still weak, but he noticed something different—there was more control, more stability. It wasn't the result he wanted yet, but it was progress.

"One step at a time," Klaus whispered to himself, his frustration easing slightly. He would keep refining it. Failure after failure, he knew he was getting closer.

"Ah, what an idiot," Klaus muttered to himself, slapping his forehead in frustration. He formed another flame orb, preparing to try once more after failing for what felt like the hundredth time. This time, however, a small smile tugged at his lips.

When the flame orb took shape, Klaus channeled his Star Qi into it. Almost instantly, the flame began to grow rapidly. "It's all about linking my Star Qi pool to it and letting it grow on its own," Klaus said, his smile widening.

Earlier, he had been focused on just pouring a part of his Star Qi into the flame. But he realized that although his Star Qi was powerful, the moment the flame exploded, the energy dispersed too quickly. This made the blast weaker than he had hoped for.

So, over the past hundred attempts, Klaus had been working to fix that problem. Each failure brought him closer to understanding how to make the explosion stronger and more controlled. After many tries, he finally discovered the solution: make the flame orb sturdy by letting it draw Star Qi on its own.

His Star Qi pool felt endless, but he couldn't use it all at once—he was only able to control about 8% of it. Although using Star Qi with his sword was almost second nature, applying it to the flame orb was different. Even after two minutes of intense focus, he could only channel about 5% into the flame, all while fighting off waves of monsters with his sword.

He realized the only way to manage it was to automate the process. By linking his Star Qi with the essence of the flame, the orb started drawing energy on its own. Suddenly, the flame began to grow, quickly surpassing the size of his previous attempts.

Klaus's smile grew as he watched the orb expand. He hurled the flame ball toward the horde of monsters. To his surprise, the flame ball shot forward with terrifying speed.

"What's happening?" Klaus muttered in disbelief. The flame orb kept growing larger as it sped toward the monsters, reaching the size of five basketballs, and then continuing to expand. As it hurtled toward the heart of the horde, it began spinning violently.

Roars, howls, and groans of pain echoed from within the monster ranks as the flame orb surged toward them. Klaus's face went pale. The flame ball had now grown to the size of twenty basketballs and was still increasing in size. It looked like a massive, spinning sun about to crash into the monsters.

Panicking slightly, Klaus watched as the flame orb plowed through the eastern wing of the monster horde, moving deeper and deeper, nearly 50 kilometers away from him. His heart raced as he quickly turned and ran back, knowing the power that was building up.

Finally, he clenched his fist and shouted the command, "Explode!"

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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC51: A Sea of Flame Burning everything

Klaus barely had time to brace himself when the flame orb exploded. The sound was deafening like thunder splitting the sky apart. The ground shook violently beneath his feet, nearly knocking him over.

A massive wave of heat rushed toward him, so intense it felt like his skin might burn away. Klaus stumbled back, shielding his face with his arm as the world around him turned red and orange from the flames. The explosion was far bigger than he expected, far more chaotic than he could have imagined.

The blast spread out like a tidal wave of fire, swallowing everything in its path. Monsters in the immediate area were obliterated instantly, their bodies disintegrating into ash before they even had time to react. Those further away were caught in the flames as the fire expanded, their pained roars cut short by the sheer force of the detonation.

The city ruins around him began to crumble further. Old buildings that had been standing on shaky foundations collapsed as the shockwave hit them. Stone and metal alike melted under the intense heat, turning into pools of molten slag. Ancient towers, long abandoned and worn by time, were swallowed whole by the raging firestorm, their tall frames crashing to the ground like brittle sticks.

Klaus could see the flames spreading outward for kilometers. The once mighty-ish Ruin city, now reduced to a decaying wasteland, was being consumed entirely by the fire. The monsters that had once roamed these ruins in countless numbers were no more. Thousands of them, Tier 5 and lower, were completely wiped out, their bodies vanishing in the flames.

The fire wasn't just eating away at the city—it was swallowing the very earth. Trees, rocks, and even the ground itself were melting under the intensity of the flame. Huge craters formed where the explosion hit hardest, and deep fissures opened up, swallowing debris and anything else that had managed to survive the initial blast.

Klaus watched in awe, stunned by the scale of the destruction he had unleashed. His body trembled as he realized how far beyond his control things had gone. He had only intended to destroy the monsters, but now it seemed like the entire landscape was being erased.

The flame showed no mercy. It burned with a terrifying hunger, consuming everything in its path. As the fire spread, the screams of the few remaining monsters echoed in the distance, but they were short-lived. Nothing could survive the all-consuming heat. The ruins of the city were now nothing but a massive sea of fire, stretching as far as Klaus could see.

The ground beneath him cracked, and Klaus had to jump back quickly to avoid falling into one of the newly formed chasms. The force of the explosion had shattered the earth, causing it to buckle and break apart in large sections. Pieces of the ground crumbled and fell away into the flames, leaving behind only charred remains.

Klaus took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling rapidly. He tried to calm his racing heart, but it was impossible. The power he had unleashed was overwhelming. The devastation was beyond anything he could have imagined.

As he looked out over the destruction, Klaus couldn't help but feel a strange mix of awe and fear. The flame ball had been far more powerful than he intended, far more dangerous. He had tapped into something he wasn't fully prepared for.

The once dark and ruined city was now lit up by the flames, but it was a city no more. It was just a wasteland of charred remains, empty of life, save for the roaring fire. The monsters were gone, completely wiped out by the explosion. Not a single one had escaped.

Klaus wiped sweat from his brow, his body still shaking from the aftermath. The heat was beginning to die down, but the devastation remained. The air was thick with ash and smoke, making it hard to breathe. The once solid ground was now littered with deep scars from the explosion, the remnants of buildings scattered across the blackened landscape.

Klaus took a step forward, feeling the cracked earth under his feet. He glanced around, trying to grasp the full scope of what had just happened. The silence that followed the explosion was almost eerie, a stark contrast to the chaos that had erupted moments before.

For a brief moment, Klaus felt a sense of satisfaction. The monsters were gone, and he had succeeded in testing the limits of his power. But that feeling quickly faded, replaced by a growing unease. The cost had been too high. He had lost control of the flame ball, and the result had been nothing short of catastrophic.

The ruined city was now a wasteland of fire and ash, the land itself scarred beyond recognition. Klaus couldn't help but wonder what kind of consequences his actions might have. He had unleashed a force that he barely understood, and now the world around him was paying the price.

Klaus let out a heavy sigh, his mind racing with thoughts of what to do next. The destruction he had caused was immense, and he couldn't shake the feeling that he had crossed a line. As the flames slowly began to die down, Klaus turned away from the scene of devastation. There was nothing left for him here now.

Klaus shook his head, trying to push away the lingering thoughts of the destruction he'd caused. "No point worrying now," he muttered to himself, trying to sound more confident than he felt. He glanced around the scorched battlefield, his eyes searching for anything valuable amidst the ruins.

Stepping carefully over charred remains, Klaus began his search for monster cores. He knew that after a fight like this, there had to be something left behind. But as he ventured deeper into the aftermath of the explosion, he found nothing. Not a single core remained intact.

He frowned, a little disappointed. "I guess that's the price of too much power," Klaus sighed, kicking a chunk of melted rock aside. His earlier excitement about leveling up faded a bit as he realized the downside of the destruction he'd unleashed.

Still, Klaus couldn't help but grin slightly at the thought of his newfound strength. Before using the flame ball, he had already reached Level 5, but now, after wiping out an entire battlefield of Tier 4 and even some Tier 5 monsters, he had shot up to Level 8. It felt surreal to gain so much power so quickly.

"Just four more levels," he murmured, thinking ahead to the next Tribulation that awaited him. Though the thought of facing another one made him uneasy, the promise of greater strength kept him motivated. He knew that leveling up wasn't easy, especially now that even Tier 5 monsters weren't giving him enough experience to push past his current stage.

Klaus chuckled softly. "At this rate, I'll need to find even stronger monsters to fight if I want to keep progressing." He glanced around the battlefield once more, scanning the horizon for any signs of life. But the only thing that greeted him was the smoldering remains of his earlier rampage.

However, just when he could finally calm down, a deep, earth-shaking roar echoed across the ruined battlefield. Klaus instinctively raised his sword, his eyes narrowing as he turned toward the source of the noise. From the horizon, he could feel an immense surge of energy blasting toward him like a powerful wave.

He braced himself, gripping his sword tightly as a massive shadow began to emerge from the smoke and ash. The ground trembled with each heavy step the creature took.

"The Ground Drake Lizard King," Klaus muttered under his breath, his voice barely audible as he stared at the enormous scaly lizard charging toward him. The beast's body was charred and cracked, its once-imposing scales now marred by burns and wounds from the explosion.

"So it was caught in the blast too," Klaus said, a mix of surprise and grim satisfaction in his tone. He hadn't expected the explosion to reach so far or to inflict so much damage on a creature of this size and power.

The Ground Drake Lizard King, despite being on the brink of death, was still a terrifying sight to behold. It was massive, towering over everything around it, with dark, jagged scales that glistened under the fading sunlight. Its sharp eyes locked onto Klaus, filled with rage. Blood dripped from its wounds, staining the ground beneath it.

Though the monster was clearly on its last breath, its aura was as powerful as ever. It radiated an intense, suffocating energy that made Klaus's skin crawl. He felt his hair stand on end as the creature's presence grew closer, its bloodthirsty intent palpable.

"Even at death's door, it's still this strong," Klaus whispered, his eyes never leaving the lizard. He could feel the weight of the creature's aura pressing down on him, challenging his resolve. For a moment, doubt crept into his mind. He had just leveled up, but could he take down a monster this powerful in its final moments of rage?

The lizard let out another deafening roar, its scaly body charging forward with surprising speed for something so massive and injured. Klaus could feel the ground shake beneath him with every step the beast took. Dust and debris flew into the air as the creature barreled toward him.

Klaus quickly adjusted his stance, raising his sword and preparing for the inevitable clash. "No backing down now," he muttered, his eyes narrowing. The Ground Drake Lizard King was strong, but Klaus knew he had to be stronger. He had to finish what the explosion had started.

The distance between them closed rapidly. Klaus could feel the raw power emanating from the beast, a force that seemed almost tangible in the air. He knew he needed to test his limits before making any adjustments. "This creature is weaker than a True Tier 5 Terror Monster," he thought, "but it should be a good test."

With a determined look in his eyes, Klaus dashed forward, meeting the Ground Drake Lizard King head-on. The impact of their clash was nothing short of earth-shattering. The ground beneath them quaked violently, sending tremors that reverberated through the entire eastern region and beyond.

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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC52: Who is this white hair kid

"Heavens, what happened here?" Far from where Klaus was battling the Ground Drake Lizard King, a group of warriors arrived, staring in disbelief at the battlefield. Thousands of Tier 3 monster corpses lay scattered across the ground.

The shock was written across their faces. These warriors, all of them Master stage experts, had clearly been through their own struggles. Yet, seeing the sheer number of fallen monsters before them, some began to turn pale.

Soon, more people started arriving, including several Grandmaster stage experts, each wearing the same look of astonishment. A few minutes earlier, when the Flame Ball had exploded, it had drawn attention from those scattered throughout other regions of the Forbidden Zone.

They had rushed over at full speed to investigate the chaos, but by the time they arrived, only the bodies of Tier 3 monsters remained. There was no sign of the person responsible. Greed quickly crept into some of their eyes.

"Who could have killed this many monsters?" one Grandmaster stage expert asked, his voice filled with awe.

"Why bother asking?" another replied, his gaze filled with greed. "There's no one here. This is a rare opportunity. We should grab these bodies and run before whoever did this comes back."

"Do you have a death wish?" a more clear-headed expert retorted, surveying the battlefield with caution. "Whoever did this must be powerful enough that they can kill you in an instant. Look at how many monsters they took down."

"Then what should we do?" someone else asked nervously.

"Let's survey the area first," the cautious one suggested. "If we're certain no one's around, we can take what we want."

Everyone nodded in agreement and began to spread out, carefully moving around the battlefield, searching for any signs of danger.

Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed from far away, causing everyone to freeze in their tracks. The sheer force of the roar sent pressure crashing down on them, forcing several to buckle under its weight. But just as suddenly as it had appeared, the pressure was wiped away by a powerful booming sound.

"Hurry! There's a battle up ahead!" one of the experts shouted, quickly darting toward the direction of the noise. The others followed closely behind, racing toward the new source of chaos.

Rushing forward, they arrived at a section of the ground that was still smoldering from the explosion. Charred earth stretched before them, the air thick with heat and smoke.

"Heavens, what could have caused this?" someone muttered, voice filled with awe.

"More importantly, who could have caused this?" another person asked, eyes scanning the scorched surroundings. They all stood still for a moment, staring at the devastation in disbelief.

"Look ahead, Someone's still fighting" the leader of the group suddenly called out, pointing toward the distance.

Everyone immediately moved closer, straining to see what was happening. As they got a clearer view, one of the warriors gasped in shock. "Is... Is that the Ground Drake Lizard King?" he shouted, his jaw hanging by a thread.

"Oh my god!" another exclaimed, panic rising in his voice. "It's the Overlord of this region! The Ground Drake Lizard King!"

They all stared in shock at the sight ahead of them. But it wasn't just the monstrous creature that held their attention. There, in the midst of the chaos, stood a lone figure—a white-haired boy, battling fiercely against the Overlord.

"Who is that kid?" someone whispered, eyes wide with disbelief. "Why is he fighting the Overlord?"

The warriors watched in stunned silence, unable to tear their eyes away from the impossible scene unfolding before them.

"Fuck, he's overpowering the Overlord! Quick, someone records this!" a figure exclaimed, frantically looking around. Seeing that everyone else already had their recording devices out, he quickly fumbled for his glass phone and started filming the battle.

Up ahead, Klaus continued to circle the Ground Drake Lizard King, unleashing fire attacks with relentless precision. Each strike landed with deadly accuracy, his movements smooth and calculated. The arcs of fire he conjured were sharper than ever, each one shimmering with a golden aura.

Ever since awakening his sword aura, Klaus had experienced explosive growth in his swordsmanship. Every strike now carried an extra force, enough to cut through even the toughest defenses of the monster. No matter how thick its hide, his attacks always left a mark.

Suddenly, the Ground Drake Lizard King let out a deafening roar and leaped high into the air. Its colossal body came crashing down toward Klaus, aiming to crush him beneath its massive weight. But Klaus only smirked and dashed forward, disappearing and reappearing at the monster's tail just as it was about to land.

His sword gleamed crimson, and with a swift slash, he cut into the beast's tail, igniting it in flames.

Klaus didn't stop there. As the monster began to descend, he swung his sword again, this time striking its side. The force of the blow sent the monster crashing into the ground with a thunderous boom, causing a massive shockwave that pushed Klaus back several meters.

"Fuck, having a big body sure has its perks," Klaus cursed, picking himself up from the ground. He shook off the impact and dashed forward again, sending out a few more blazing fire arcs before closing the distance between him and the beast.

"So it seems my defense still needs some work," Klaus muttered to himself. After narrowly surviving the heatwave and shockwave from the flame ball's detonation and now being thrown back by the monster's weight, he realized he was still lacking in defense. Even with all his power, there was more to improve.

But he wasn't done yet. He would keep pushing until he reached his limit—if he had one at all.

BOOM!

The Ground Drake Lizard King slammed its massive claws into the ground, causing spikes of hardened earth to erupt and shoot toward Klaus. Klaus smirked, effortlessly dodging some of the spikes while shattering others with quick, precise strikes from his sword.

The Ground Drake Lizard King was an earth-type monster, fully adept at manipulating the earth element. Its attacks were earth-based, each designed to crush or impale its enemies. But Klaus wasn't worried. His agility far outmatched the colossal monster.

He moved with incredible speed, his reflexes razor-sharp, and before any of the monster's attacks could even reach him, Klaus would disrupt them with ease.

Klaus knew he wouldn't have had such an easy time if the Ground Drake Lizard King had been a human. A skilled human opponent might have predicted his moves, adapted to his speed, or countered his attacks. But this monster, for all its raw power, lacked that level of strategy and finesse. It relied too much on brute force and the overwhelming strength of its element.

"It's not even my match," Klaus sighed, his tone calm as his speed suddenly increased. In an instant, he appeared directly in front of the Ground Drake Lizard King. His sword flashed forward, aiming for the monster's neck. Just before the blade entered its thick hide, it glowed a brilliant blue. With one swift motion, Klaus buried the sword to its hilt in the monster's neck.

The beast's eyes widened in shock for a brief moment, then turned completely white, frozen in place. Its massive body trembled violently, trying to resist the unnatural cold spreading through its veins. But it was too late. The ice had already taken hold, freezing its blood and locking its body in place.

The Ground Drake Lizard King, once full of life and ferocity, stood completely still, now lifeless.

Klaus stood beside the frozen corpse for a few seconds, his expression unreadable. He calmly withdrew his sword, wiping it clean. No blood flowed from the wound—the ice had sealed it completely. The towering monster, the Overlord of this region, was dead, its reign brought to an end.

The onlookers, who had been filming the battle with their recording devices, stood frozen in place like statues. Their faces were pale with shock, unable to comprehend what they had just witnessed. Klaus ignored them for a moment, bending down to retrieve the monster's core. He stored it away without a word, then finally turned to face the experts.

They stood there like mannequins, still holding their devices, eyes wide with disbelief.

"It's dead," someone blurted out, breaking the silence. The voice snapped the others out of their daze. Slowly, they began to gather their senses, staring at the colossal, lifeless body of the Ground Drake Lizard King lying before them.

"Wait... It's him! The Pretty Boy!" another person exclaimed. Now that the fight was over and Klaus stood visible in the open, everyone finally recognized him. He was the infamous "Pretty Boy" who had been causing an uproar on the internet lately.

Over the past few days, people had been scrambling to get a new image of him, but no matter how hard they tried, he always seemed to slip through their grasp.

Just a day ago, a user by the name of @GoodBoyBen posted a selfie with Klaus, captioning it: "Big brother is in seclusion, so no one should bother looking for him." The post exploded, causing a storm online. Thousands of people, from curious fans to high-profile companies, flooded @GoodBoyBen's direct messages, demanding to know Klaus's whereabouts.

Brands and businesses wanted to sign deals with him, while people from all walks of life were desperate to learn more about the enigmatic white-haired youth. Because of the frenzy, @GoodBoyBen became an overnight sensation. Yet, despite the attention and offers, he remained tight-lipped, refusing to share any more information about Klaus.

Then, just a day later, another user, @Hi_Its_Me_Mandy, posted a thread filled with various selfies of her and Klaus. In each photo, Klaus was wearing the same clothes as he had in @GoodBoyBen's post. This stirred even more chaos online, with people becoming even more desperate for any sight of him.

Now, standing before them in the flesh is Klaus, the Pretty Boy everyone has been looking for. They didn't know how to behave. They just stood there looking at him with both shock and reverence.

"Fuck, I am heading over," A young lady with a bow on her back said walking toward Klaus with shaky confidence

"Brother..." She started to speak but she realized she didn't know his name, nobody did.

"Klaus" Klaus responded with a small smile making his name known to everyone now.

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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC53: Breaking Records

"Big Brother Klaus, were you the one who did all this?" the young lady asked, still in shock but slightly happy to be the one discovering the name of the infamous pretty boy. "Oh, my name is Hanna," she added with a shy smile.

Klaus chuckled softly. "Please, just call me Klaus. 'Big Brother' makes me feel older than my mom," he replied, smiling. He felt a sense of satisfaction from defeating the Tier 5 Terror monster, even if it was already halfway dead. He had also just created a new killing skill powerful enough to bring down an entire city. These were things that should have made him proud—and they did.

"Brother Klaus is funny," Hanna said, smiling warmly at him.

"Glad to hear that," Klaus said, still amused. "And yes, I killed these monsters. Is everything alright?" He was well aware that he had been recorded, but after what Madam Fei had told him, he knew he was bound to become popular sooner or later. Getting a bit of free press wasn't the worst thing.

"Heavens, you really managed to clear the entire Eastern Section of Ruin City all by yourself?" a young man shouted, clearly stunned by Klaus's admission.

"Quick, someone check the ranking!" another man called out urgently, signaling for someone to verify it.

"Oh my god, he's on the City ranking" a young woman exclaimed in disbelief.

"What number?" someone nearby asked excitedly.

"He debuted at number 90" the girl replied, her legs nearly giving out from the shock.

"What? He's also on the Region ranking—number 360!" another person shouted, looking even more astonished than the last.

Everyone immediately checked the Union ranking too, but Klaus's name was nowhere to be found. Even so, the fact that he appeared on two different ranking charts was more than enough to leave everyone stunned.

The Union consists of many cities. After the descent of Spiritual Qi, humanity entered a new era. All the countries within each continent were brought together under a single rule, and the continents were renamed into unions. Each union contains many Cities, most of which are now controlled by powerful families. These families hold significant power and influence over much of the affairs.

Each Union is divided into five regions: Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern, and Central. Within each region, there are numerous cities. As a result, ranking the best warriors and mages in each area is something people pay close attention to.

Klaus, being just an Ascended Warrior, had no business appearing on of any ranking chart at this stage. It wasn't unheard of for someone to debut early, but to appear on two charts in the same day and rank near the top—that had never happened before.

Yet, Klaus had done just that. His sudden appearance on both charts had caused an uproar, and it was enough to create a huge commotion across the region.

Back in Ross City, life went on as usual. People were busy with their daily routines. Cars sped through the streets, some on the ground, others flying overhead. Suddenly, all the screens on the buildings and signboards switched to a breaking news alert.

The news anchor appeared, her voice clear and excited. "This just in! We have a new name on the City and Region rankings!" she announced. The crowd around the screens started to slow, their attention drawn to the news.

"Earlier today," the anchor continued, "a young Ascended Warrior named Klaus has broken records by debuting on two different ranking charts—both the City and Region rankings."

The screen showed Klaus's name in bold letters, followed by his rank: Number 90 in the City Warrior Ranking Chart and Number 360 in the Region Chart.

"This is truly remarkable," the anchor said. "Klaus has become one of the very few to make such an impact so early in his journey. Experts say his rise is unheard of, especially for someone so young."

The streets of Ross City buzzed with murmurs of disbelief. "Who is this Klaus?" someone in the crowd asked.

"No one knows much about him," another person replied, "but if he's already on the charts, we'll be hearing a lot more about him soon."

The anchor continued, "It's not every day that a new warrior makes such waves. Klaus has achieved what many only dream of—ranking on both charts in one day. Stay tuned for more updates."

The crowd's chatter continued to grow, excitement buzzing in the air. Suddenly, notifications began popping up on everyone's phones, flooding in so fast that people couldn't keep up. Before anyone had a chance to open them, the giant screens lit up once again. This time, a video started playing—a young white-haired boy battling a massive Tier 5 Terror Monster.

Gasps and murmurs rippled through the crowd as they watched, mesmerized by the boy's speed and power. After a few seconds, the video cut to the news anchor, her voice now more urgent.

"Breaking news!" she announced. "The newly ranked warrior, Klaus, has been identified as none other than the infamous 'Pretty Boy' who took the internet by storm just a few days ago. It turns out the rumors are true—he is not just a pretty face but a terrifying force on the battlefield."

The anchor continued as more clips of Klaus fighting flashed on the screen. "Reports confirm that Klaus has entered the Ruin City Forbidden Zone, an area notorious for its deadly monsters. Incredibly, he has single-handedly cleared all the monsters in the Eastern section of Ruin City, including defeating the Overlord of that region."

The crowd erupted into a frenzy. People couldn't stop talking, pointing at the screens in disbelief. More videos started flooding the internet, showing piles of dead monsters, charred earth, and utter destruction left in Klaus's wake.

"Heavens, who is this guy?" a young man in the crowd muttered, clenching his fists. The fire in his eyes was unmistakable—he had been deeply motivated by what he saw. Klaus's actions had ignited something inside him.

The disbelief was palpable. People struggled to comprehend what they were witnessing. If Klaus had been a Grandmaster, they might have accepted this outcome. But an Ascended Warrior? How could someone at his level possess such overwhelming power?

The streets and the internet were in chaos. Videos, comments, and threads exploded across every platform. Everyone was talking about Klaus, sharing every detail they could find. The name "Klaus" was on every lip, in every headline, and at the top of every trending list.

Once again, Klaus had broken the internet.

In a garden more vibrant than the evergreen rainforest, a young woman with silver hair scrolled through her phone. Suddenly, she froze, her eyes widening.

"Anna! Anna, come quick!" she called out. Moments later, another young lady appeared—Anna Ross, the girl Klaus had saved during his first hunt.

"Look!" the silver-haired girl, Lucy, said excitedly, showing her phone to Hanna. "Your boyfriend has appeared on the City and Region charts!"

"What?!" Anna gasped, but quickly composed herself, her cheeks flushing. "Sister, please stop. He is not my boyfriend. We're just friends." Despite her protest, she couldn't hide her surprise at seeing Klaus's name on the charts. A moment later, a smile crept onto her face. "But honestly, I'm not surprised.

Klaus really is something else."

"You're not concerned?" Lucy asked, her gaze narrowing slightly as she observed her sister.

"Why should I be concerned? It's Klaus. From day one, I knew he was special," Anna replied, her pride evident in her smile.

"Aren't you worried that powerful families will start making moves on him? His fame is spreading like wildfire. People might start having... darker thoughts," Lucy said, her tone serious.

Anna tilted her head slightly, giving her sister a reassuring look. "Sister, you seem more worried than I am. Klaus hasn't even called me yet. We should keep our distance for now until he reaches out. Don't worry, I promise I'll introduce you two eventually, so your fashion designer friend can have his model," she said, flashing a playful grin.

But Lucy wasn't amused. "Anna, I'm being serious here. Do you understand what it means to climb the rankings like this? People will start seeing Klaus as a threat. He's famous now, yes, but some won't see that as a good thing. A nobody rising out of nowhere, shooting up the charts—it's bound to create enemies.

His life is about to get much harder."

Anna's smile faded slightly, though she didn't lose her confidence. "I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens," she said softly. "But I have a feeling Klaus is going to keep everyone on their toes." Her smile returned, this time more thoughtful.

In a bustling training room that resembled a gym for an academy, dozens of students were hard at work. Some were lifting weights, others practicing martial arts, and a few were sparring in the corner. Suddenly, a voice cut through the air, loud and excited:

"The pretty boy has been identified as Klaus! He's entered both the City and Region ranking charts!"

Everyone froze. The weights clanged to the floor, the sparring halted, and every student fumbled for their phones. Within seconds, images and videos of Klaus flooded their screens, showing his feats and his rise through the ranks. Chaos erupted in the room as the news spread like wildfire.

"Haha! Brother Klaus has finally made his move!" a voice boomed from across the room. "Danny, let's go to Ross City!"

Daniel and Danny had fought alongside Klaus during the Zombie tide back in the Everlasting Zombie Forest, and they had been waiting eagerly for his call ever since. But it never came. Now, seeing what Klaus had been up to, they didn't need to wait any longer. Without hesitation, they dropped everything, grabbed their bags, and rushed out of the gym, their destination clear—Ross City.

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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC54: Next Move That Will Break Everyone

"Auntie, look! It's Young Master Klaus! He's entered the City and Region Warrior Rankings!" One of the maids came running over, her face bright with excitement, holding a glass tablet phone in her hands.

Klaus's mother was sitting peacefully in their small garden, weaving something when the maid arrived. She looked up and asked, "What's that?"

The maid beamed. "It's a ranking that shows the strongest warriors in the city and region. Only the best of the best make it. And Master Klaus just appeared at number 90 for the City Ranking and 360 for the Region!" She smiled wider, clearly proud to be working for Klaus, even if she was just a maid.

"There's something like that?" Klaus's mother replied, surprise filling her voice. She watched as the maid pulled up a video on the tablet, showing Klaus battling a Ground Drake Lizard King. As the video played, an unreadable expression crossed her face.

"Can you call him for me?" she asked, reaching for her phone.

The maid nodded and quickly dialed Klaus's number. In no time, Klaus's handsome face appeared on the screen.

"Mom, is everything alright?" Klaus asked concern in his voice, his expression showing a bit of panic.

"Everything's fine. But what about you? Are you having fun yet?" his mother asked, her gaze warm but knowing.

"Not really," Klaus said with a smile, biting into a piece of bread. "I'm just sitting here, enjoying the food you prepared for me."

"You scoundrel!" his mother huffed, her face reddening with frustration. "What did I tell you before you entered the Forbidden Zone?" She had seen the video of him fighting the massive Ground Drake Lizard King, yet here he was, joking about it like it was nothing.

"Mom, you worry too much. At this rate, you'll age faster from all this stress," Klaus teased gently, his smile not hiding the affection in his voice.

His mother's frustration was clear, but so was the love behind it. "You'll come here and let me scold you properly. I'm still your mother, after all," she said sternly.

Klaus's voice softened as he replied, "I promise I won't do anything that'll put my life in danger. This life of mine belongs to you. These monsters don't have the right to take it."

His mother's heart softened at his words. "Just be careful," she said with a sigh. "You've already become a hot topic."

Klaus chuckled. "Hehe, soon enough, everyone will be bowing at my feet."

She raised an eyebrow. "You, what are you up to?" she asked, but before she could continue, Klaus flashed a mischievous smile.

"Eat more protein, Mom," he said, then hung up.

Helen, the maid, couldn't help but smile as she watched the mother and son's interaction. The past few days had been the happiest of her life as a maid. Aside from cleaning with the other staff, she spent most of her time with Klaus's mother, almost like her personal attendant.

"Keeps me updated on whatever that brat is up to," Klaus's mother instructed. Helen nodded before leaving the garden.

Left alone again, Klaus's mother sighed. "He's just like his father," she muttered to herself. "I guess he'll soon find out what really happened." She shook her head and returned to her weaving, her mind still lingering on the past.

After Klaus entered the warrior rankings, his name spread like wildfire. No longer confined to just Ross City, Klaus's reputation reached other cities throughout the Eastern Region of the Northern Union.

Entering the Regional Chart meant his points had surpassed most of the warriors on the City Charts and even overshadowed many on the Regional Chart.

The Eastern Region consists of 24 cities and 12 powerful clans. Each city and clan has its own elite warriors who have spent months, even years, racking up points to earn their spots on the charts. These warriors risk their lives by venturing into the most dangerous parts of the Forbidden Zones, battling high-tier monsters. Their bravery has earned them respect throughout the region.

Yet, out of nowhere, Klaus—a young Ascended warrior who had awakened less than a month ago—shot past them all. He appeared on the charts with shocking speed, surpassing many of the elites who had long held their positions. No one could believe it.

Ross City became a buzz of excitement. People flooded in from other cities, hoping to gain Klaus's favor, or simply to meet the rising star themselves. His name was on everyone's lips.

But the person at the center of it all, Klaus, was far from the commotion. He was perched high in a tree, calmly eating his meal, oblivious to the chaos he'd caused.

"That fireball destroyed all my money," he muttered to himself, gazing at the charred battlefield in the distance.

Earlier, after defeating the Tier 5 Terror, Klaus had taken some time to rest and chat with Anna. She seemed eager to share everything she knew. In her excited ramblings, she explained that the military was responsible for overseeing the Forbidden Zones.

Anna had even told Klaus about the rewards the military offered to those who contributed significantly to the battle against monsters. She proudly showed him a badge she had earned after defending a city that had nearly been destroyed when a Forbidden Zone had been overrun.

From Anna's descriptions, Klaus realized his recent achievements would earn him great rewards when he returned. Because of this, he only gathered a few rare Tier 4 monster bodies to bring back to Madam Fei and let the others take the rest. They were beyond overjoyed at his generosity.

After spending some time chatting with them and taking a few selfies, Klaus left, already planning his next big hunt. His experience point (EXP) progress bar showed he needed 10 million more points to reach Level 9. He sighed, knowing that even if he wiped out another region, it might not be enough for a breakthrough.

The monsters in the Forbidden Zones rewarded him with more EXP, but they were mostly Tier 3, which wasn't enough to satisfy his growing need for EXP points.

Every level up added an additional 2 million points to his requirement. Right now, he needed 15 million more points just to advance to Level 9. Unlike others, Klaus needed to reach Level 12 before he could break through to the next stage.

"Ah, I guess I'll use the monster cores to make up the difference," Klaus muttered, looking ahead. "For now, I need a new target."

Turning his gaze towards the Central Region, he smiled. "The central zones it is. With my undistributed points, those zombies won't know what hit them." The thought of battling the zombies excited him, but first, he needed a short break.

"Wait a minute," Klaus mused. "If the fire destroyed all my money, shouldn't the ice balance it out? Hehe, I never should've used that fireball in the first place." He jumped down from his perch and started running in a certain direction. After a while of running, he stopped, pulled out a map, and activated its tracking feature. After confirming no one was nearby, he set his next plan into motion.

A small ice ball appeared in his hand, gradually growing larger until it was the size of a basketball. With a determined flick of his wrist, Klaus hurled it forward.

BOOM!

The ice ball exploded, freezing everything within a 10-kilometer radius in solid ice. Massive ice spikes jutted out from the frozen ground like jagged teeth. Klaus smiled in satisfaction and continued practicing. Slowly, the ice began to spread, stretching from kilometers to miles until the entire environment turned into an icy wasteland.

Anna had shown Klaus a map feature that displayed the number of people in the forest and their current locations. Thankfully, no one had been in the Eastern Section when Klaus detonated his fireball.

According to Anna, the Western Section contained rare monsters and valuable herbs, making it a popular hunting spot. As for the Central Section, no one dared to venture there. Klaus intended to go next, hoping to level up quickly and reach the Master stage before the City Selection for the Celestial Mountain Academy.

"I should probably make this next move look cooler than that fireball," Klaus said, deep in thought. He walked to a nearby mountain and sat down, pondering his next move. After a few moments, his eyes brightened with an idea. "Lotus Flower," he whispered to himself.

Spreading his arms wide, Klaus began to form ice in the shape of a delicate flower. But before the first petal could fully take shape, it exploded, freezing Klaus solid in a block of ice. He quickly heated his body, shattering the icy prison.

"Ugh, that hurt," Klaus grumbled as he freed himself from the shattered ice.

He immediately began forming another ice flower. This time, a petal took shape, followed by another, and then another. When the fifth petal began to form, it cracked and exploded, encasing Klaus in a solid statue of ice.

Once again, Klaus used his fire to shatter the ice. "Hehe, almost there," he smiled and began forming the ice petals once more. This time, the first five petals appeared, followed by the sixth and seventh appearing simultaneously. The eighth petal soon joined, and then the ninth.

However, as the ninth appeared, Klaus felt a sudden blockage. It was as if no more petals could be formed.

"The moment of truth," Klaus said with a grin. He channeled his Star Qi into the lotus. As soon as the energy made contact, Klaus felt a sharp pain in his head and then lost consciousness. Despite this, the lotus did not dissipate. Instead, it began to spin.

The petals of the lotus started to transform. They grew longer, and nine marks appeared on each petal. These marks took the form of Stars. After the stars appeared almost instantly, they vanished, but one of the smaller stars on the first petal remained, taking on a deep golden hue.

Gradually, the lotus shrank and entered Klaus's forehead.

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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC55: Nine Stars Ice Lotus Bloom

Klaus woke up with an icy headache. As he looked around, he saw that he was still in the same place, but everything around him was now coated in ice.

"Congratulations, Klaus, on creating your first skill," the Senior's voice echoed from his soul sea.

"Really? I actually succeeded?" Klaus's face lit up with joy. He quickly opened his status window to check his gains, but to his surprise, the skill wasn't listed. It hadn't been recorded.

"You've created a skill, but you haven't named it yet, so it's not recognized as a true skill," the Senior explained.

"Senior, how do I name it?" Klaus asked.

"Just activate the skill and speak its name," the Senior replied. Klaus nodded and, almost instinctively, a lotus flower made of pure ice bloomed into existence. The temperature in the entire area dropped to below freezing level.

"Damn, this iciness alone is enough to freeze many people," Klaus muttered, feeling the cold around him. "This feels different from the Fireball. I can actually control how much energy is used."

Klaus smiled and thought for a moment. After a while, his smile brightened. "I will name it 'Nine Stars Ice Lotus Bloom.'"

As soon as he spoke the name, the heavens rumbled and dark clouds began to form overhead. "Senior, what's happening?" Klaus asked, panic creeping into his voice.

"You've created a skill that surpasses the standards of your world. Naturally, the heavens will try to destroy it," the Senior replied casually, making Klaus wonder if the Senior actually wanted him to fail.

"Senior, what should I do?" Klaus asked urgently.

"It's your skill. You must do whatever you can to defend it. Destroying the skill means destroying you," the Senior said.

Klaus felt the cold air and his mind raced with calculations. Above him, the clouds continued to darken and become more menacing.

"Dammit, this Paragon thing is a scam. I haven't even enjoyed my life yet, and the heavens are always looking for ways to kill me. How is creating a skill a bad thing?" Klaus cursed, glaring at the heavens.

Within his soul sea, the Senior muttered to himself, "They're scared because it's the Nine Paragon Stars Ice Lotus Bloom." He sighed and then fell silent.

Outside, Klaus continued cursing at the dark clouds. Then, suddenly, he stopped and grinned. "Well, if you want to kill me so badly, how about we go for a little stroll?" With that, Klaus jumped down from the mountain and began adding points to his stats. He put 200 points each into Strength, Agility, Defense, and Stamina. Then, he added 300 points to Intelligence and 400 to Health.

With a determined smile, he dashed forward towards the Central Region of Ruin City, rumored to be filled with nothing but zombies.

As expected, the ominous clouds followed him, continuing to form as they had during his tribulation. Klaus estimated it would take about five minutes, just like before. He entered the Central Region at full speed, sword drawn and ready for action.

"White Zombies—just as I thought, there are only zombies here," Klaus said, his smile widening. An ice arc shot from his sword, slicing through a dozen zombies that were devouring a huge monster.

Immediately after his first attack landed, Klaus sensed hundreds of zombies moving toward him. He smiled and a flame appeared in his left hand. With a swift motion, he hurled the fireball forward.

The white zombies, a few kilometers away, saw the fireball approaching. They stopped and quickly turned to retreat. But it was too late. The fireball soared over them and continued deeper into Ruin City.

As it moved, the fireball expanded to the size of a dozen basketballs before it exploded. Flames swirled and consumed everything in its path. Since Klaus was now at a safe distance, he didn't feel the heat. Additionally, with his boosted defense, his resistance to the flames had improved significantly.

The fireball consumed thousands of zombies, killing them instantly. Klaus sensed more zombies approaching from afar. He smiled and quickly formed another fireball, sending it even deeper into the forest.

Within three minutes, Klaus had used the fireball three times and leveled up to Level 9, but only after killing thousands of zombies. He checked his messages and confirmed that all the zombies were Tier 3. He knew more were coming, and the clouds had already formed overhead.

"Hehe, sharing pain with friends like you is the greatest honor one could ask for," Klaus said with a grin as he moved toward the approaching zombies.

His sword glowed crimson, and with a powerful slash, he cut a path through the zombies. He dashed deeper into the city, as lightning began to rain down from the dark clouds above. The zombies felt their movements restricted and started falling.

The lightning bolts created holes in some zombies split others in half, and left many charred from the intense electrical burns.

For Klaus, it felt like being a fish in water. The zombies around him stood frozen and then began to fall as he moved swiftly through the Central Region. Surprisingly, the zombies dying from the tribulation were contributing to his EXP and Ranking Points, which filled Klaus with immense joy and drove him to cover more ground.

Suddenly, he sensed Tier 4 zombies. Unlike the others, these zombies weren't frozen, but their movements were sluggish. Klaus rained down a mix of ice and fire attacks, helping them enter the Yama Kingdom for good. However, more and more Tier 4 zombies began to appear, causing Klaus to worry.

He wasn't invincible. He needed the zombies to spread out the tribulation lightning evenly. Using his Lotus Flower move now would draw all the lightning to himself, so he had to endure and increase his speed and rate of killing.

Suddenly, the heavens rumbled, and a colossal lightning python appeared. As it showed its massive head, Klaus grinned. "Not this time, pal. You can't lock me down today." He felt a powerful force trying to restrain him, but his star qi circulated, allowing him to break free.

The Tier 4 zombies weren't so lucky. The python descended on them, turning them into charred pieces. "Good, follow me, Partner. We have a lot to do," Klaus said with a nod toward the snake, then continued running deeper into the forest.

The lightning followed, killing thousands of zombies every second. Klaus's laughter echoed through the air.

Klaus continued to move swiftly, cutting through the zombies as lightning followed him, killing thousands every second. The scene was a chaotic storm of death and destruction. His sword flashed crimson as he cut down zombies left and right, each swing sending more of them to the ground. The constant lightning strikes made his work easier, creating a path of destruction wherever he went.

"At this rate, I will be clearing the entire forest within minutes if all this goes well" Klaus muttered gliding through the forest. Everywhere he passes hundreds of Zombies will fall.

The lightning pythons' strikes proved invaluable, tearing through the hordes of zombies. Klaus's excitement grew with each zombie he killed, his laughter ringing out in the storm. He danced through the battlefield, feeling invincible with the divine power of the heavens helping him.

Suddenly, an intense attack struck the lightning python. The colossal serpent writhed in pain before it was obliterated. Its form shattered into fragments of light that dispersed into runes. These runes flowed through the air and merged into Klaus's body.

As the runes entered him, Klaus felt a surge of new power. However, before he could fully grasp the new development, a new wave of zombies emerged. These were different—stronger and more menacing.

"Zombie Captain" Klaus immediately recognizes the new batch of Zombies as the Zombie Captains. Back in the Zombie Forest, he killed a few. However, now before him are hundreds if not thousands of Zombie Captains each a Tier 4 Dark Zombies.

"I guess this place is really dangerous, even the Captains are this imposing, how about the Generals" Klaus shuddered imagining that. However, he immediately recognizes he is not alone, he has the heavens supporting him. And just like he had expected, before the Zombie Captains could move, the clouds rumbled.

From the dark clouds, more than ten lightning pythons emerged, their enormous forms crackling with energy. At once, a great pressure descended on the entire forest. Klaus immediately circulated his Star qi and like before, he broke free. However, the Zombie Captains weren't that lucky, Immediately the lightning Pythons appeared, their fate was sealed. Seeing this, Klaus's laughter erupted.

Klaus's laughter grew louder and more triumphant as he witnessed the pythons' devastating effect. "You think you can challenge me?" he yelled, his voice full of excitement. "Bring it on! This is just getting started!"

He dashes forward and starts to attack with renewed vigor, his sword moving faster than ever. The Zombie Captains struggled to keep up with the lightning-fast strikes. Each swing of Klaus's sword was met with a burst of ice or fire, powered by the lightning pythons' energy.

The battlefield was a tempest of chaos. Zombies were reduced to ashes, their numbers dwindling rapidly under the combined assault of Klaus's attacks and the lightning strikes. The sky roared with thunder, adding to the frenzied atmosphere.

Klaus felt invincible. He relished the power flowing through him, driving him to push harder. "You think this is all you've got?" he taunted the Zombie Captains. "I'm just getting warmed up!"

As the lightning pythons continued their assault, Klaus darted between the monsters, his movements a blur of speed and precision. The new zombies fell quickly under the relentless onslaught, their bodies disintegrating in the fiery and icy fury.

More and more Zombie Captains appeared, but Klaus was too lost in his frenzy to notice. His mind had drifted away from the tribulation, his entire focus locked on the slaughter at hand. Nothing else mattered.

As he continued to kill, Klaus began to feel something stirring deep inside him. It was a dark, primal urge—a need to shed more blood. This overpowering desire consumed him, pushing everything else from his mind as he carved his way deeper into the forest.

Then, without warning, an enormous pressure surged from within the forest. The air grew thick, and in an instant, the Lightning Pythons froze. They shattered into glowing runes that rushed toward Klaus, disappearing into his body. As they did, an even greater force erupted from within him, and one of the star tattoos on his back blazed to life.

Suddenly, a bloodthirsty voice boomed from the depths of the forest. "Human, die!" it roared.

Before Klaus could react, a massive club came hurtling toward his head.

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Boom!

Klaus swung his sword, meeting the club head-on. The force sent a sharp numbness through his arm as he was pushed back a few steps. His eyes widened in shock—this was the first time since entering the forest that something had managed to push him back. His gaze locked onto the crimson eyes of a massive figure. He instantly recognized it as a Zombie General.

"Great... more monsters," he muttered, eyes darting up to the sky. The dark tribulation cloud that had been looming over him began to fade, returning the sky to its usual state. Klaus felt a wave of unease. The storm that had protected him was gone, meaning his supernatural aid had abandoned him. Now, he was on his own.

He glanced back at the Zombie General, a small smile tugging at his lips. "I managed to defend my skill... meaning I can use it. Well then," Klaus chuckled, gripping his sword tighter. "Shall we dance?"

With a quick dash, Klaus lunged at the Zombie General, his sword cutting through the air. They clashed again, but this time, Klaus felt the strength behind the zombie's blows more clearly. They were evenly matched, or so it seemed. But as Klaus launched his attacks, he could feel his body heating up, energy surging within him.

His Star Qi flared to life, circulating through his body, and strengthening his bones and muscles. The power rushed into him, fueling his strikes. With this newfound strength, Klaus intensified his assault, his attacks coming faster and harder.

"Almost there," Klaus thought, his senses fully aware of the other zombies charging toward him. He quickly unleashed a powerful ice arc from his sword, sending the Zombie General flying backward. In a smooth motion, a small ice lotus formed in his hand, rapidly growing in size.

"This is incredible," Klaus murmured to himself, amazed at the speed with which the flower took shape. "I guess it's official now—a fully recognized skill." He smiled as he hurled the lotus forward.

The moment it left his palm, the flower spun faster, expanding as it traveled. Frost began to spread across the ruins, covering everything in its icy grip. Klaus's gaze shifted to the horizon, where thousands of Tier 4 Zombies were charging toward him, their terrifying auras growing stronger.

"After today, there won't be a Central Ruin left in this Forbidden Zone," Klaus declared, his smile widening.

"Explode!" he commanded, clenching his fist as the ice lotus reached the heart of the Central Ruin.

For a brief moment, nothing happened. Then, suddenly, an icy explosion erupted at the ruin's core. A cold, unnatural energy washed over everything. Klaus felt the chill hit him as the world around him froze in place—trees, broken buildings, stones, and, most importantly, the zombies. Everything was encased in solid ice.

Klaus stood still, feeling the surge of energy flood his body. He had leveled up to Level 11.

"What kind of explosion is this?" he wondered, staring at the frozen scene before him. There had been no shockwave, no blast of destruction like he expected. Instead, the ice-cold energy had swept across the area, leaving everything frozen in its wake.

All Klaus heard was a loud explosion—then, silence. The only thing left was the ice-cold energy washing over everything. He stood there, shocked but pleased. With his previous Fireball skill, the explosion was wild and destructive, harming anything in its path, friend or foe.

But this new power felt different. Klaus sensed control in it, the kind that could target specific areas, leaving others untouched. He realized this newfound control was because his skill had been recognized by the universe.

BOOM!

Suddenly, another explosion rocked the Ruin forest, snapping Klaus out of his thoughts. He immediately sensed danger. But instead of retreating, he grinned and muttered, "Looks like the challenge I've been craving has finally arrived."

In the distance, he spotted seven figures rushing toward him. They were all Tier 5 Dark Zombies—Zombie Generals. Each of them wielded a massive club, their eyes burning with rage as they charged, radiating intense killing intent.

"Human, die!" one of the zombies bellowed as it lunged forward, its club swinging with terrifying force.

BOOM! The club smashed into the ground, just missing Klaus as he dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the blow.

'Shit, this thing is strong,' Klaus thought to himself, quickly realizing he was facing a much tougher battle than before. He quickly dodge to the side again evading another club. He sucked in a cold breath.

"Freeze!" Klaus commanded, stomping on the ground. Ice shards shot up, freezing one of the enraged Zombie Generals up to its waist. Wasting no time, Klaus dashed toward it, but before he could strike, another club came crashing down toward his head.

He quickly abandoned his attack and braced for impact. Boom! The club smashed into his arm, sending him skidding back several meters.

"Damn, that hurt," Klaus cursed inwardly. But despite the pain, his angry expression shifted into a cold smile. "My bones aren't broken," he thought. "The Star Diagram cultivation method is even more terrifying than I imagined."

Klaus narrowed his eyes, glancing around. Seven Zombie Generals had surrounded him, each radiating a menacing aura, clubs in hand. Klaus smirked as his Star Qi began to circulate through his body.

"Gentlemen," he said coldly, "shall we dance?"

His eyes blazed with energy as he stabbed his sword into the ground. Ice shot out in all directions, disrupting the rhythm of the Zombies. Just as he expected, they staggered back. Klaus seized the opportunity and darted toward his first target.

His sword swung down, but the Zombie General blocked with its club. However, just as their weapons clashed, Klaus pivoted, swinging his leg into the Zombie's ribcage. A loud crack echoed through the air, followed by a groan as the Zombie was sent flying.

"Moon Slash!" Klaus shouted, unleashing an icy arc from his sword. It collided with another club coming at him from the right. The two attacks met, forcing both Klaus and the Zombie General back. Using the momentum, Klaus swiftly stabbed his sword at a nearby Zombie while his legs kicked out, deflecting two more clubs aimed at him.

Klaus felt the weight of the battle pressing down on him. The seven Zombie Generals were relentless, each attack more ferocious than the last. But Klaus wasn't backing down. He had faced death before, and this fight was no different.

The Zombie he had kicked away snarled as it got back on its feet, eyes glowing with fury. Klaus barely had time to catch his breath before it charged at him again, its club swinging in a wide arc. He quickly ducked, the club whizzing just inches above his head.

Klaus responded with a quick slash to the Zombie's legs, aiming to cripple it. But the creature was fast, jumping back just in time. Klaus cursed under his breath. These Zombie Generals were stronger and smarter than the other zombies he had fought before.

Another Zombie General lunged at him from the side, its club coming down with incredible force. Klaus rolled to the side, barely avoiding the crushing blow. The ground where he had just stood cracked and splintered from the impact.

Klaus was on his feet in an instant, his sword ready. He swung at the attacking Zombie, aiming for its neck. But the Zombie raised its club just in time, blocking the strike. The impact sent a shockwave through Klaus's arm, but he held firm.

The other Zombies began closing in on him, their clubs raised high. Klaus knew he couldn't afford to get surrounded. He needed to keep moving. With a burst of energy, he leaped into the air, flipping over the heads of the Zombies to land behind them.

As he landed, he spun around, sending a wave of ice toward the closest Zombie. The ice struck its legs, freezing them in place. Klaus took the chance to rush in, slashing at the Zombie's chest. His sword cut deep, but the creature didn't fall.

Before Klaus could follow up, another Zombie General was on him. Its club came crashing down, forcing Klaus to block with his sword. The force of the blow drove him to one knee, but he quickly rolled away before the next strike could land.

"Fuck, these bastards are terrifying," Klaus cursed under his breath, realizing his attacks weren't landing as he had expected. His frustration grew as he dodged another swing of a heavy club. "I need to create an opening," he muttered, spinning on his heels to evade yet another strike.

But just as he thought he had dodged successfully, a sudden cold sensation pressed against his side. Pain shot through his body, sharp and overwhelming. Before he could react, he realized what had happened—a Zombie General had struck him with its club. The weapon was coated in a sinister red energy, radiating a powerful blood aura.

"Shit!" Klaus cursed loudly, wincing as he felt his rib crack from the impact. Gritting his teeth, he glanced up at the attacker and saw the familiar face of the Zombie whose rib he had broken earlier. It had come back for revenge.

Klaus gritted his teeth, pain surging through his body. His side burned where the Zombie General's attack had landed. Blood dripped from his mouth, and he could feel the sharp edge of a broken rib grinding with every breath. But he wasn't about to let this monster get the better of him.

Rage boiled inside him as he dashed toward the Zombie General that had struck him. The creature grinned, its hollow eyes filled with evil. Klaus could feel the blood energy radiating from the Zombie's club, a dark, powerful force that threatened to consume him if he let it.

"No more games," Klaus growled, tightening his grip on his sword. He wasn't going to hold back. The pain in his body only fueled his anger, sharpening his focus.

The Zombie General swung its club again, aiming for Klaus's head. Klaus ducked low, feeling the wind from the club's swing brush past him. He retaliated immediately, slashing at the creature's legs with all his strength. His blade cut through its knee, and the Zombie let out a guttural roar as it stumbled forward.

Klaus didn't give it a chance to recover. He pressed forward, driving his sword into the Zombie's chest. The creature howled in pain, but Klaus twisted the blade, sending icy energy through the sword into its body. Ice spread rapidly, freezing the Zombie from the inside out.

With a final shove, Klaus yanked his sword free, watching as the Zombie General fell to the ground, its body encased in frost.

"Take that bitch" Klaus muttered but he didn't stop to celebrate—there were still six more of them.

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