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Klaus chose the Lava Tail Mountain Lion as his first target. As its name suggests, the creature's tail is its deadliest weapon, shaped like a blade capable of slicing through metal with a single swipe.
Ten years ago, the Overlords could have easily wiped out all five Fire Devils that roamed the Devil's Abode. But they left them untouched, setting a challenge rather for anyone brave enough to take them down.
A reward was promised, though no one knew what it was. Dozens of warriors entered, but none returned. Over time, people gave up on the idea of venturing into the Devil's Abode, not only because of the danger but also because the area lacked any real resources. Eventually, the place became deserted.
That was exactly why Klaus picked it. He wanted to push his skills to their absolute limit without risking the life of another warrior. Here, it was just him and the monsters lurking in the infernal lava pool.
His main targets were the five Fire Devils. He planned to kill them all and feed their cores to his Flame Dragon Spirit. If that also meant completing an old quest, so be it. The reward would come, and his name would spread even further. That was the plan.
With careful, calculated steps, Klaus moved deeper into the region, his Spirit Eye activated and scanning the area. The Lava Tail Mountain Lion was nearby, and he was ready for it.
After twenty minutes of moving through the rugged terrain, Klaus finally located the Lava Tail Mountain Lion. Using his Spirit Eye, he saw it resting in a pool of molten lava, radiating intense flame energy.
The lion was massive, about 3.5 meters tall. Its fur looked less like fur and more like a metallic coating, glistening with fire-like patterns. Its legs ended in razor-sharp, fiery claws, and its burning red eyes gave off an eerie glow. Each breath it took made the air ripple with heat waves, the sheer energy it radiated visible to the naked eye.
Coiled behind it was its infamous 2-meter-long tail, sharp as a blade. The tail looked like a hybrid between a saber and a scythe, ready to slice through anything that came near.
"That is one terrifying motherfucker," Klaus muttered, a smirk tugging at his lips. A plan was already forming in his mind—a crazy one, but that was how he operated.
He wanted the danger and he has finally found one. With a grin, Klaus moved appearing in the sight of the terrifying Lion.
"Hello there," he said casually, standing opposite the beast. "I'm Klaus, and I happen to need your core. You wouldn't be willing to give it up without a fight, would you?"
The Lava Tail Mountain Lion roared in response, its fiery eyes snapping open as it stood, muscles tense, radiating even more heat and pressure. It looks both fiery elegant and terrifying. Just a sight was enough to tell one this was no easy target.
"I guess not," Klaus chuckled, standing his ground. He could feel the immense weight of the lion's presence bearing down on him. 'This is no ordinary Devil,' he thought. 'Even its pressure is stronger than the last one I killed.'
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Klaus's heart raced, but he wasn't afraid. This was exactly what he wanted—a chance to test just what the Pentaface Bead was truly made of. After his near-death experience trying to peek inside the first face of the bead, he knew one thing for sure: the bead was no ordinary artifact. Underestimating it could cost him his life.
Roar!
Slash!
The Lava Tail Mountain Lion didn't give Klaus a moment to think. Its tail whipped forward, sending a crimson arc of energy hurtling toward him. Instinctively, Klaus swung his sword, releasing a fiery arc of his own. The two attacks collided with a massive explosion, and the shockwave knocked Klaus backward.
"I can't beat it one-on-one," Klaus immediately realized his shortcomings. 'I'd be sending myself to the grave if I try to face it head-on.'
Without hesitation, Klaus muttered something under his breath. A bell materialized behind him, growing rapidly until it hovered at three meters tall. At the same moment, the lion lashed its tail again.
This time, Klaus didn't bother with his sword. Instead, he pointed forward, and the giant bell surged ahead, slamming into the lion's fire arc. A deafening ring echoed across the battlefield.
The lion, standing 100 meters away, roared in agony as the sound wave hit it, forcing it back. Blood began to burst out of its eyes and noise as the sonic wave pressed down on its brain. It's eyes burst under the pressure.
"Not good," Klaus muttered, eyes narrowing. He hadn't expected the bell's sound to be so powerful. It felt more like a beacon—a call for the other four Fire Devils. If he didn't act fast, he would have more than a single battle on his hands soon.
With that thought, Klaus sprang forward, the bell spinning above his head, still pristine with no cracks. However, the attack had drained him. He felt a massive pull on his Star Qi—12% of his 170 million qi pool had been used in that single attack. But the results were worth it.
The lion's eyes were gone, leaving it blind, but that wasn't the only effect. Its soul had been shaken by the bell, leaving it vulnerable. Its molten fur dimmed, and Klaus knew he couldn't waste any time.
Slamming the bell forward again, Klaus struck the lion in the head, sending it staggering backward. The beast was weakening with every attack, and its defenses were dropping fast.
With no hesitation, Klaus leaped into the air, sword raised high. Its tip glowed with sharp sword qi. The blinded, weakened lion struggled, its instincts barely keeping it aware of its surroundings. But it was too late.
Klaus plunged his sword into the lion's neck, and as he did, his ice qi surged through the blade, flooding the Lava Tail Mountain Lion's burning body. The clash of ice and fire created an intense reaction, boiling the lion from the inside. Its massive body shuddered violently as the heat and ice fought within.
Suddenly, a wave of dense fire energy exploded from the lion's body, throwing Klaus through the air. He crashed 200 meters away, but a satisfied smirk crossed his face. He had already achieved his goal. Moments later, the colossal lion staggered and fell, its life force extinguished.
A notification flashed before Klaus's eyes:
[You have killed a Tier 7 Devil Monster called Lava Tail Mountain Lion. You have received 800,000 EXP.]
"I knew it, this devil's way stronger than the Sabertooth Tiger," Klaus muttered, eyes locked on the lion's steaming body as it collapsed to the ground.
With a swift movement, Klaus used the fire essence lingering in the air to propel himself forward. In the blink of an eye, he was standing beside the lion's fallen body. He reached down and pulled out the monster's core. Without hesitation, he crushed it in his hand.
The dragon tattoo on his right arm glowed fiercely as the energy from the core surged into it. Klaus smiled, watching the power get absorbed.
"Rest for now, buddy. You'll be hard at work soon," he whispered, patting his arm. Then, almost casually, he pulled out his phone.
He set a timer, and using his ability to control objects, he made the phone float in front of him, positioning it for a picture. With a step on the lion's head, he struck a pose, the phone snapping the shot.
"Ha! What a waste of talent," he chuckled, looking at the phone. Controlling weapons was one thing, but using his abilities for a selfie? He couldn't help but smirk at the absurdity.
After securing the picture, he stored the lion's body in his spatial ring. But there was no time to waste. The other four Fire Kings would soon sense the disturbance, and Klaus had no intention of letting them gang up on him.
Pulling up his Tracking Watch, he located his next target: the Fire Horn Leopard. Without hesitation, he began moving toward its lair, ready for the next battle.
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"This monster is more like a jaguar than a leopard," Klaus muttered, using his Spirit Eye to observe the Fire Horn Leopard. He was concerned after using the Bell Of Harrows in the last fight, the other Fire Monsters would come.
But from the look of this, this Fire Horn Leopard has no such plans. It was just sleeping, or at least that was how it wanted others to think.
It was also clear that the five Fire Devils didn't like each other, or rather, they simply stayed out of each other's business.
"Brat, try not to cause too much disturbance. Below that rock is a Fire Tulip. Eating it will greatly boost your fire element potency," the senior's voice echoed from within Klaus's soul sea.
Klaus's eyes lit up. "You mean there's a treasure here? Senior, was there a treasure in the first region where I killed that lion?" he asked, his mood visibly improving.
"Everything about this place is a treasure. Just being here will greatly temper your body and strengthen your fire element," the senior replied, slightly amused.
"Well, isn't that just great," Klaus said, glancing around with newfound excitement. After a few moments of observing his surroundings, he realized he had to be careful now. The leopard was resting on a rock, which was precariously balanced on two others. Using his heightened senses, Klaus spotted the flower hidden beneath the rock.
"I need to kill it as fast as possible," Klaus muttered, quickly shifting his focus to a plan. From what he knew, the Fire Horn Leopard has only two abilities: Fire manipulation. The horn on its head is what he uses to manipulate the fire. Also, extreme speed.
Its speed is similar to how Klaus taps into the elemental essence in the air to move but its own is faster—much faster.
Klaus knew better than to engage in direct combat with a beast like this. He might be fast, but he isn't quicker than a Tier 7 Devil that could control fire. Entering a straight fight would be suicide.
"Brat, you have to be careful," the senior's voice echoed once again. "This monster has a unique skill—it can heal itself using fire. And, well, you're literally in the heart of flames here, so be cautious."
Klaus's brow furrowed. "Great," he muttered.
"Just what I needed—an opponent that regenerates in its own element." He glanced around, feeling the oppressive heat of the environment. The flames that surrounded the area were like a constant energy source for the creature. One wrong move, and he'd be stuck in an endless battle with a beast that wouldn't stay down.
But Klaus wasn't one to back down. He had faced worse odds and survived. He took a deep breath, steadying his nerves.
He quickly started moving forward, each step revealing a different aspect of the leopard. It was massive, stretching three meters long, with a hard exoskeleton that looked like molten lava, gleaming like hot metal under the sun.
Its eyes were deep, blood-red, glimmering with a predatory intensity. Atop its head sat a twelve-inch horn made of unyielding metal. The tip radiated heat, and Klaus could see the jagged teeth lining its powerful jaws—each one sharp and menacing.
"What a hideous creature," Klaus muttered, trying to suppress a shiver that ran down his spine.
"This better work," he said, steeling himself as he stepped into the monster's line of sight. The leopard responded immediately with a deafening roar, shaking the very ground beneath Klaus's feet.
"I know, I know. I promise it will be quick," Klaus smirked, but he was being more careful this time.
The Fire Horn Leopard stood up, towering over him, its massive form still atop the rock. Klaus noticed that its horn began to glow, pulsing with fiery energy. The air around it shimmered with heat, and Klaus could feel the intensity building.
"Here we go," he whispered
He muttered something, and in an instant, a terrifying red eye appeared behind him—large and menacing. Klaus's Eye of Malevolence had merged with the second face of the Pentaface Bead, the Eye of Despair. This fusion allowed him to control the skill more actively than ever before.
The horn atop the leopard glowed fiercely as a ball of flame began to materialize on it. Sensing the imminent danger, Klaus quickly formed a hand seal, and at that moment, his Star Qi surged, flooding into the eye.
A sharp headache pierced through his skull, but he pushed through the pain, locking his gaze on the leopard.
"Later, buddy," he muttered. With a surge of energy, the eye shot out a wave of red energy, a beam that slammed directly into the leopard's head.
The creature let out a roar and staggered backward, disoriented. Just then, a sixteen-inch needle streaked through the air, aimed right at the leopard's skull. Just when it seemed the needle would pierce, the leopard, barely hanging on, roared again, deflecting the attack with a desperate swipe.
Klaus smirked, tapping into the fire essence swirling in the air around him. In a flash, he moved, his sword gleaming blue as he channeled his ice essence into it. With a swift thrust, he stabbed the blade deep into the leopard's neck, his ice qi surged freezing it from the inside.
Within seconds, its massive body was frozen solid, and then slowly, it fell with a thud.
"Sorry, buddy, I don't have all day to see what kind of skills you have," Klaus muttered, standing atop the stone where the leopard had been just a few moments ago.
"Good one, kid. Now sit on the stone, and I'll teach you a way to channel that energy to temper your body. It'll increase your resistance to fire." Klaus didn't need to ask for more details; he knew the senior wouldn't offer any explanations, given the karma involved.
Klaus settled into a lotus posture, preparing himself for what was to come. At that moment, deep within his soul sea, a golden orb shot out from the first door, pulsating with energy. As it entered his mind, Klaus felt a surge of information flooding his consciousness.
He quickly formed a series of hand seals. From the ground, a round diagram appeared, glowing with energy. As soon as it took shape, Klaus felt his skin start to burn. The hot energy from the surrounding lava began to bake him alive.
"Fuck, this hurts!" Klaus gritted his teeth, forcing himself to stay still as the intense energy coursed through his body. Despite the searing pain, he knew he had to endure.
He could feel his body growing more resistant to the heat, and he knew that with this, he would be able to walk around the Fire region without feeling even an ounce of heat.
Thirty minutes later, the heat baking him subsided, meaning it had no effect on him anymore. He stood up and kicked the large stone he had been sitting on, sending it flying. Beneath it, he found a red flower, burning hot. He scooped it up and stored it in his space ring.
"I'll absorb that when I get back home." He then moved to the body of the leopard and, with a flick, picked out the Fire core and crushed it. The dragon tattoo glowed, and the energy from the core flowed into it.
"So, senior, does that mean I just need to feed the Flame Spirit if I want to unlock the other awakened fire elements?" Klaus asked as he stored the monster's body and started moving toward the next region.
"Yes," the voice answered. "You've already awakened them, so just feed the Flame Spirit, and you'll gain enough control over the fires for combat. But that doesn't mean you can stop strengthening your body.
Even though the Flame Spirit holds all types of flames, your body wouldn't be able to handle them yet. The best plan is to keep using all sorts of resources to temper your body. With enough resistance to the fire, you will be able to start actively using them without getting any harmful backlashes"
"So what are my chances of using the Choatic Nirvana Flames" Klaus suddenly asked
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"So, what are my chances of using the Chaotic Nirvana Flames?" Klaus asked.
"You won't get burned, that's for sure," the senior replied. "But detonating it up close? Not a good idea. You should absorb the Fire Tulip first before trying to blow up your Fire Dragon. Trust me, the damage this new flame will cause is hundreds of times worse than that fireball, so be careful."
The senior's words made Klaus laugh and frown at the same time.
He had awakened nine different flames, ones he had never even heard of before. When he asked the senior for more information, all he got was, "You'll find out soon." Klaus didn't want to seem desperate, but he was. He hadn't summoned the dragon in battle yet, but he could feel its power—just from how it reacted each time he fed it a core.
They were connected on a soul level, so he could sense it, like how one feels their cultivation. He knew it was strong. And even though the senior said he needed to unlock the skills that came with it first, Klaus knew that just detonating it could solve most of his problems.
"Sounds great then, I guess I have nothing to worry about," Klaus said, already thinking of the destruction he could unleash with his new attacks. Of course, the senior could sense the mischief brewing from a mile away.
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"Brat, don't do anything reckless. Even consuming the meat of the two monsters you've killed will increase your resistance to the flame more," the senior warned. Klaus only nodded as he entered the region of the Berserker Flaming Wolf.
"Brat, I'm afraid this isn't going to be easy," the senior added, but before he could finish, Klaus's senses flared. The Berserker Flaming Wolf was already charging toward him at full speed.
Without hesitation, Klaus willed his Ice Lotus Bloom into existence. His dragon tattoo glowed, and with a mighty roar, his Fire Dragon emerged into the air.
"Attack from the side, and don't get too close," Klaus said. While it felt natural to give the dragon commands, he knew from the senior that until it awakened its dragon soul, it wouldn't be able to make decisions on its own. Still, he couldn't help but guide it.
As the Dragon soared upward, the Berserker Flaming Wolf came into view. The creature stood four meters tall, fangs dripping with molten lava. Its crimson skin was engulfed in flames, and its claws glowed with fiery heat. Its tail, ending in a serpent's head, swayed menacingly.
Klaus activated the first ability of the Lotus Flower, sending a concentrated beam of ice toward the beast. But the Wolf reacted swiftly, raising a fiery dome around itself to block the attack. At the same time, the Fire Dragon unleashed its skill, one Klaus had named [Tail Slash Kill].
The dragon's tail whipped forward, releasing a sharp arc of fire that sliced through the flaming dome. It cut the barrier in half, but the Berserker Flaming Wolf barely seemed fazed.
It leaped back, and true to its berserker nature, its body shuddered before launching a volley of sharp fire arrows directly at Klaus.
Reacting quickly, Klaus surged his star qi into the Ice Lotus. His Absolute Ice Domain activated, forming a barrier that stopped the incoming fire arrows. For a moment, the battlefield was split—flames on one side, ice on the other.
Klaus narrowed his eyes. This beast wasn't going to go down easily, but neither was he. The Berserker Flaming Wolf was berserk by nature, and Klaus knew that just using ice to block its attacks wouldn't be enough. He had to get more aggressive with his techniques.
Ding!
The Bell of Harrows appeared and rang out, sending sonic waves and soul attack, crashing into the Flaming Wolf. For a moment, its fiery body dimmed—proof that Klaus's soul attack had worked.
But he didn't give it a chance to recover. The [Eye of Despair] manifested next, glowing ominously. Klaus focused, sacrificing 20 percent of his Star Qi. Tapping into the soul beam skill of the Eye of Despair, a powerful soul attack was unleashed.
The Flaming Wolf tried to activate its defense again, but this time, it was useless. The soul attack bypassed its physical defense hitting its soul directly.. Its fiery body dimmed even further. Up in the air, Klaus's Fire Dragon, draining his stamina and qi by the second, lashed out once more with its tail sending fire arc at the wolf.
Howl!
A painful howl erupted from the Berserker Flaming Wolf as the fire arc from the dragon's tail slashed deep into its side. Klaus couldn't help but grin slightly. He'd finally landed a serious hit.
"I need to end this quick before I'm drained," Klaus muttered to himself. He could feel his stamina dropping fast, his qi pool draining with each passing second. Using the dragon alongside the [Bell of Harrows], [Eye of Despair], and the [Nine Star Ice Lotus Bloom] was taking its toll on him.
He knew he didn't have much time left before he was completely spent. He retrieved his sword and then deactivated the Bell of Harrows. Klaus focused again, channeling another soul attack with the eye of despair that landed squarely, just like before.
"Going in," Klaus muttered. He dashed from his position, his sword slashing down as he appeared beside the wolf in an instant. A deep cut landed on its hind leg, causing it to howl in pain. But Klaus wasn't satisfied.
"This is a problem," he thought, feeling a tingling sensation in his hand from the impact of the strike. "Is its leg made of metal?"
The Berserker Flaming Wolf's skin had been tougher than he anticipated. Klaus examined the wound he had inflicted, realizing that it didn't bleed like it should have. Instead, it glimmered ominously, almost as if it had a protective layer beneath its fiery exterior.
"No matter, plan B then," Klaus muttered. A 16-inch needle appeared in the air as the dragon slashed its tail one last time before dissipating. Klaus had to recall it to preserve his remaining Star Qi and stamina. But the dragon's final attack wasn't in vain—it shattered the wolf's new defense.
This gave Klaus the opening he needed. Wasting no time, he unleashed a combined attack. The Eye of Despair glowed menacingly, while his own Eye of Malevolence sharpened his aim, making his strike more precise.
But that wasn't all. The Nine Stars Ice Lotus Bloom activated its Ice Beam skill, sending a focused blast of icy energy. In a deadly three-way combination, the Eye of Despair unleashed a soul attack, the Ice Beam followed, and Klaus's Moon Slash, infused with fire essence, sent a crescent-shaped flame arc cutting through the air.
All three attacks collided with the Berserker Flaming Wolf in rapid succession. The wolf howled in agony as the combined force struck it with devastating precision. Yet, Klaus wasn't done.
The Void Piercing Needle shot forward, slicing through the air and piercing the wolf's neck. Blood gushed from the wound, but the needle didn't stop there. It flashed through the air again and again, stabbing the wolf's neck dozens of times in a blur of lethal strikes.
Despite the savage onslaught, the Berserker Flaming Wolf refused to die. Its body, though battered, still clung to life. However, it no longer had the strength to fight back. Its berserk rage had been wasted, as Klaus never gave it a chance to attack. He knew better than to allow a Tier 7 Devil beast any opportunity to retaliate—that would be a death sentence.
Finally, the wolf let out one last pained howl before its massive body collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud. Klaus sighed knowing it was a close one this time. The Wolf was far more powerful than he had expected, however, he managed to take it down, thanks to his control over his skills.
"Great control, brat," the senior praised. But Klaus was too exhausted to respond. He collapsed onto the ground, sitting heavily on his butt as he gasped for air, his body spent from the intense battle.
After a few minutes, Klaus forced himself to his feet, still drained but determined. He staggered over to the Berserker Flaming Wolf's fallen form, carefully prying out the Fire Core from its chest. Then, with a sigh, he slumped down again, this time sitting on the massive wolf's body.
"Three down, two more to go," he muttered, his voice weak but his face lit up with a tired smile.
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Klaus spent the next four hours sitting on the body of the Flaming Wolf, consuming core after core. He hadn't made much progress leveling up in the past few hours, so he used the time to close the gap. He added the 400 points he gained from leveling up to level 5 straight into his stamina, which helped him recover much faster.
Although his Star Qi was heavily drained, he still had enough to push his Overlord healing passive skill into overdrive. After consuming hundreds of cores from his earlier hunt and eating some regular food, he managed to recover his stamina and restore about 70% of his Star Qi.
He also boosted his experience points to 32 million, leaving him just a million and some spare coins short of reaching level 6. That level-up was crucial—he needed it for his final target, the Dark Flame Demon Wolf, a really nasty creature that would require every skill in his arsenal.
But for now, his next focus was on the Laser-Eyed Demon Cheetah, one of the most dangerous offensive monsters in the region.
Klaus had seen a post online saying that five years ago, five Great Sages—each as strong as a Tier 7 monster—had tried to take the cheetah down. Only two of them made it out, and they were severely battered.
He even saw a post that said they fell unconscious and only woke up two years later. That was enough to tell him how powerful the Monster was.
That was five years ago, so Klaus knew the beast had likely grown even stronger since then. This time, he would need to be extra cautious.
He fed the fire core to the Dragon, then started moving toward the region where the Laser-Eyed Demon Cheetah was said to roam. The cheetah is one terrifying monster, known for shooting devastating attacks from its eyes.
It had no other abilities, but that single skill was deadly enough on its own. As they always say, a warrior with on skill that can be used a thousand ways is more dangerous than one with many with less mastery over them.
"Brat, your control over your skills is impressive, as it should be for a Weapons Overlord," the senior said, his tone blunt as always. "But you need to be extra careful when using them. Your last battle was won because your Star Qi is several times stronger than Spiritual Qi."
The senior's words hit Klaus like a brick. "Had it been Spiritual Qi, you'd be dead by now," he added, dropping the bomb without hesitation.
Klaus nodded, knowing full well that the old man wasn't exaggerating. He really would have died if not for his superior energy source. Star Qi had saved his life in that battle, but it also masked his mistakes.
"You've got to learn when to use a skill and when to hold back," the senior continued, his voice gruff but filled with experience, one that Klaus needed to hear. "Instead of activating everything at once, you should've been strategic. Analyze the situation before unleashing a technique.
You need to learn how to use your abilities without draining so much stamina and Star Qi. That's the key to surviving in the long run. Your current style won't hold well in a large-scale combat"
Klaus felt a twinge of embarrassment, knowing he had gotten carried away during the fight. His eagerness to end it quickly had led him to recklessly unleash his abilities, burning through energy like there was no tomorrow.
"Thank you, senior," Klaus said sincerely, his voice steady, but there was a weight in his chest. He was grateful for the advice, but it also reminded him that he still had much to learn.
Being a Weapons Overlord wasn't just about raw strength. It was about control, precision, and making every move count. He has control over all weapons, but he has to learn how to effectively learn to use them.
The senior's words echoed in his mind as he continued toward the Laser-Eyed Demon Cheetah's territory. He would have to be smarter this time. His Star Qi might be powerful, but he couldn't rely on it alone. If he kept wasting energy recklessly, he'd eventually find himself cornered without enough strength to get out.
"I've only got 70% of my Star Qi left," Klaus thought, clenching his fists as he stepped into the domain of the Laser-Eyed Demon Cheetah. "I need to end this battle in five exchanges, or I'll have no choice but to retreat and try again later."
His eyes scanned the area, and his jaw tightened when he saw the massive beast before him. "They keep getting bigger and bigger," Klaus muttered under his breath, locking his gaze onto the 4-meter-tall cheetah standing inside a pool of fire.
"I guess they weren't exaggerating when they said it only has one eye," he added, eyeing the creature's demonic form.
The cheetah was a terrifying sight, its twisted features resembling a monster straight out of a nightmare. Its legs looked like sharp metal blades, and its entire body glowed like molten lava, emitting waves of heat.
But the most terrifying feature was the single dark red eye centered on its forehead. That eye is its weapon, the deadly source of its attacking power. From everything Klaus had read online, once that eye locked onto its target, there was no escape. One shot from that thing, and it was game over.
Klaus moved discreetly, careful not to draw attention just yet. His mind raced as he formed plans, weighing his options. He needed one precise attack to finish this fight, but the Cheetah would also only need one precise attack to end him.
It would be a deadly game of cat and mouse, and Klaus wasn't sure if he could defend himself from its laser. He had to be extra careful.
The air was thick with tension, and Klaus could feel the weight of the upcoming battle pressing on him. His heart pounded, but he forced himself to stay calm. If he let his emotions get the best of him, he'd make a mistake, and there'd be no second chances with this beast.
"Alright, buddy, it's all on you now," Klaus said, rubbing the dragon tattoo on his arm. He had come up with a plan, and it was a wicked one.
He moved closer to the range where he knew the cheetah could sense him and stopped. Just as he expected, the cheetah turned its dark red eyes toward him, ready to lock on. At that moment, the dragon appeared in the air, roaring loudly.
The cheetah averted its gaze to the dragon. With a swift motion, the dragon slashed its tail, sending a sharp arc of fire that cut through the air. The cheetah retaliated by shooting a red flame laser beam from its demon eye.
The two attacks collided, resulting in a massive explosion. This gave Klaus the opening he needed to move forward. The cheetah, now focused on the dragon, roared and fired a terrifying red beam at it. It was fiercer than the first one.
The dragon responded by swinging its tail again, but it was no use—the laser cut through its body, dispersing it completely. Klaus, now only 50 meters away from the cheetah, coughed up blood when the dragon was destroyed.
There is a connection between them, so if he wasn't the one to deactivate or detonate the dragon, any attack that takes its life would have a backlash on him. Although not too severe, it was still dangerous enough to slow him down.
But he had prepared for this moment. With one attack in mind, he didn't hesitate. He closed the distance further, and when he was just 30 meters away, the Void Piercing Needle appeared alongside the Bell of Harrows. The bell rang, and at such close range, the sonic and soul attacks were lethal.
The cheetah staggered as the attack hit it very hard, and a smile crept onto Klaus's face. "Got your ass," he muttered.
The Void Piercing Needle shot forward, and before the cheetah could react, it pierced its eye, blinding it instantly. Klaus's plan was simple, disarm it before taking his time to kill it properly
And now, the strongest and only weapon of the Laser-Eyed Demon Cheetah has been destroyed.
"It's Gang banging time" He muttered.
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Thud!
The body of the Cheetah, now littered with cuts and holes, fell with a heavy thud. Klaus smiled cheerfully as he looked at it. His sword vanished into his space ring, and a water bottle appeared in his hand.
"Haa, it's always good when things work out," he said, grinning at the massive body of the cheetah, which he had been using as target practice for the past 20 minutes. Without his fancy skills, he knew a one-on-one battle would have left him lying on the floor, but hey, warriors are meant to use their skills, and he was doing just that.
"Dinner time, buddy!" Klaus declared as he crushed the core. The dragon tattoo on his arm glowed, and all the energy was sucked into it. He could sense the dragon's energy had dropped after its death. He quickly realized that using the dragon as a meat shield was a bad move on his side.
"Sorry, buddy, I didn't mean to sacrifice you like that," he said, feeling a twinge of guilt. "But hey, cheer up! We killed it, and now we have just one last monster to take down." He snapped his usual selfie with the fallen cheetah and then stored its body away.
Klaus moved to a nearby spot and sat down. "Let me level up first before facing that monster," he thought. Once he leveled up, his stamina and other attributes would be fully restored, along with his Star Qi pool. He was counting on that.
An hour later, a burst of energy erupted out of his body signaling he had leveled up. He opened his status window and smiled looking at his qi pool and stats.
Name: Klaus Hanson
Age: 16
Talent: Celestial Elemental Overlord
Class: Weapons Overlord
Bloodline: Dormant
Physique: Nine Reincarnation Divine Body
Realm: Master - Lvl: 6/12
Strength: 1,230 | Agility: 1,270 |Stamina: 1,640 |Defense:1,100 | Intelligence: 1,500| Health: 4200
Star Qi: 208,130,200
Stat Points: 400
[Next Level up: 9,000/35,228,800]
"200 to Agility and 200 to Stamina will do," Klaus said, allocating the 400 points he had earned to his Stamina and Agility. "God knows I'll need my speed to escape if things go wrong."
"I really should focus on boosting my defense next," he thought. After finishing up a few tasks, he set off for the last location where the Black Flame Devil Fox lives.
He only knew of two skills the fox possessed, one of which was hypnosis. It was said that being within 2 kilometers of it could hypnotize a person. Even worse, once that happened, your stats would drop by 30 percent. That was terrifying enough, but it wasn't the scariest part.
From what had been gathered over the years, one thing was clear: the fox possessed a type of flame that devoured everything it touched. If Klaus wanted a shot at winning, he'd need an even more precise attack than the one he used on the cheetah.
"Brat, if you manage to kill this monster, you can stay here for a while to cultivate using the method I showed you. This region is very dangerous but rewarding," Klaus heard his senior's voice in his head, causing him to smile.
"What do you mean by 'if' I manage to kill it? Have some confidence in me, Senior!" Klaus joked.
Although Klaus knew he had to be extra careful, having already killed four out of the five Tier 7 devils while being just a mere Master stage expert made all the difference. He couldn't help but feel a swell of arrogance about it. God knows he will soon be making waves as a slap in the face to all haters and the dark order who still hasn't managed to kill him just yet.
He briskly walked across the vast expanse of the fire region, and before long, he found himself in the territory of the Black Flame Devil Fox.
As he made his way toward the core region, he kept his senses sharp and ready for action. After about 20 minutes of careful walking, he finally came within range. Using his spirit eyes, he took a good look at the Black Flame Devil Fox, and it was anything but ordinary.
"It looks like a nightmare," he muttered to himself. Everything about it was twisted in one way or another. But that wasn't all; just observing the creature had a hypnotic effect on him. Despite that, he pressed on, determined to study the fox as it devoured a massive five-meter beast it had just killed.
"Oh, this is interesting," Klaus said, a smile creeping across his face. He had expected something like this. He felt a hot sensation spreading across his back, wiping away the lingering hypnotic effect just when he was about to succumb.
He didn't know what those tattoos were or why his dad had insisted he get them, but he was sure they were his strongest abilities. One day, he would figure out how to actively use them.
For now, though, he had no control over them; they only activated passively on their own.
Klaus took a deep breath, shaking off the residual effects of the fox's aura. He couldn't let himself be caught off guard. With a renewed sense of focus, he prepared to strategize his next move.
"Time to show this fox who's boss," he murmured, a confident grin spreading across his face as he readied himself for battle.
Klaus moved forward, confident that the hypnotic effect wouldn't hit him too hard. As he got within striking distance, the fox sensed him. Without even turning to look, its body ignited in dark flames, and dark smoke began to spread around it.
"Arrogant, huh? Well, that's your mistake," Klaus thought, feeling like the monster was looking down on him. Without holding back, he summoned the Ice Lotus, channeling 20 percent of his Star Qi into it.
He hurled it toward the fox. As it got within 20 meters, Klaus could see the creature react, clearly threatened by the extreme coldness.
"Too slow, scum," he spat, snapping his fingers. The flower stopped just 10 meters from the fox and then exploded.
A wave of ice surged across the entire area, freezing everything in its path. Thankfully, Klaus wasn't affected this time. But the fox wasn't so lucky; it was frozen solid, though not dead yet.
"Buddy, get your revenge!" he shouted as the dragon appeared overhead. Without wasting a second, it slashed its tail, sending a sharp arc of fire slicing through the ice and landing on the fox's neck.
Klaus heard a cracking sound and smiled. The dragon roared in response. "Good job, buddy!" he exclaimed, feeling pumped. He then launched the Void Piercing Needle, which zipped forward and pierced the fox's body, creating hundreds of holes that ended its existence for good.
"Your mistake was underestimating me," Klaus smirked, his ego swelling back to life. Little did he know, he had unlocked a terrifying trait within himself he wasn't even aware of. When looked down upon by others, he became extremely precise and lethal.
With just two attacks, he had taken down the fox he was worried would be hard to kill. It seemed that his anger only made him stronger.
Klaus retrieved the fire core and immediately felt something different about this one. "Senior, what kind of flame is this?" he asked, sensing that the fire from the fox was stronger than his own—or at least stronger than his current flame.
"It's called the Dark Devouring Flame," the senior's voice echoed in his mind. "It has several properties, like hypnosis and lethal burns, but its most dangerous feature is devouring. Anything that touches it will be consumed instantly."
Klaus's eyes widened in surprise. "Compared to my Chaotic Nirvana Flame, which is stronger?" .net
The senior chuckled. "Brat, when your Chaotic Nirvana Flame truly awakens, you'll understand its full power."
Klaus's eyes widened even further. So he was worried for nothing.
"Great! Time to shock the world again," Klaus said with a smirk, feeling more confident than ever. He took one last selfie with the monster's massive body behind him.
Within minutes, five new selfies were uploaded, and as expected, chaos erupted across the internet—and soon, the entire world.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC200: Shocking The Overlords
Far from the Demon Abode, in a lush room, eight people were seated around what appeared to be a meeting. Three were on one side of a large golden table, four on the other. At the head of the table sat a woman who could only be described as the true definition of beauty, scrolling through a glass tablet with an emotionless expression.
Despite her blank face, she was undeniably stunning. She looked to be in her 20s, but everyone knew that since the apocalypse, humans no longer aged like they used to. She might be very old, but she didn't appear a day older than 20. Suddenly, she looked up from her tablet and spoke.
"Report." That was all she said, her voice cold yet commanding.
A young man who appeared to be in his late 30s, having short black hair, handsome features, and a scythe tattoo on his forehead, spoke up.
"Everything seems fine in the Southern Union. No new threats, aside from that bastard still hiding in the mountains. The War Gods and Goddesses are always on high alert, so everything's pretty chill."
Another man, also handsome but with a rather unusual set of pink eyes, chimed in next. "Seems like someone's targeting the Dark Order. From the reports I got from the Eastern Region of the Northern Union, all their assassins in that area have vanished. It's safe to say they're all dead.
"They're not saying much, but according to my contacts, they're pissed—and scared. Somebody's wiping them out." He smiled, his pink eyes shining, giving him an oddly beautiful look instead of just handsome. He is almost too pretty for his own good.
"That is to be expected," the lady at the head of the table said, still maintaining her emotionless look. She turned to a young woman who looked like she had been carved from ice. Her long, snow-blue hair matched her snow-blue eyes, and her cherry-red lips and high cheekbones only added to her charm.
"How are things in the Glacial Union?" she asked.
The blue-haired woman, equally cold but more relaxed in her expression, replied, "Everything is going well. We discovered a new ice crystal mine last week and have already started mining. That's all."
The woman at the head of the table nodded and then turned her attention to the last four people seated on the other side. "How's the exploration of the ruins going?" she asked.
Just as one of them was about to respond, a device began beeping. She raised a finger, signaling for silence, and tapped on a small projector device.
"Sorry, Overlord, but you need to turn on the news. Something big just happened," a young woman's voice came through before the projection faded away.
With a tap of a button, all eyes turned to the large screen. As it flickered to life, Klaus's image appeared.
"This kid again. What did he do this time?" the blue-haired lady muttered, her gaze fixed on the screen.
In response, a familiar face appeared on the screen, and everyone turned to look at the cold lady with puzzled expressions. They all wanted to shout, "Really?" but they held back, not daring to speak up. On the screen, the reporter began talking.
"This is KKKickinIt with Controversial News! In an unexpected turn of events, after surviving an assassination attempt by the Dark Order—who he promptly renamed the Chicken Order—and then going ahead to topping the Regional Selection trials, Klaus Hanson, the most handsome, fierce, and arrogant warrior slash model, has done it again, y'all!
"In a rather unusual post, Klaus Hanson has shown the world that he's not just some arrogant showoff—he's a determined warrior. The Five Devils inside the Fire Region of the Demon Abode are dead, and guess who took them down? Yep, the kid who everyone thought was just a cocky nobody.
"When I say killed them, I mean he, a Master Stage expert, took down five Tier 7 devils, and even posed with their bodies afterward. On one side, you've got all the legacies, and on the other side, there's Klaus Hanson. The difference is crystal clear now.
"Alright folks, once again, this is KKKickinIt with Controversial News, and I'm out!"
I mean, for an Overlord, shouldn't she be watching more official news channels? Controversial News? Really? But since none of them wanted those cold eyes on them, they kept quiet, just watching as the image of the five Fire Devils appeared on the screen along with Klaus's rather unusual caption. Explore stories at m,v l'e-NovelBin.net
It read: "Okay, they're dead. And guess who killed them? This young master. Never doubt me."
"Those words are pretty arrogant, yet... oddly touching. This kid's awesome. I need to meet him," the pink-eyed man said with a grin.
"He's strong but also dangerous," said a blue-haired young man with a calm yet twisted expression. Looking into his eyes, one could almost see the vast expanse of an ocean.
"Water boy, are you intimidated?" the pink-eyed man teased with a smile.
"Why would I be intimidated? And stop calling me Water Boy," the blue-haired man replied coldly.
"Tsk, what a rigid guy." The pink-eyed man chuckled in response.
"This little brother is quite interesting. I want to meet him too. He looks... delicious." Suddenly, the third woman in the room, with red hair and fiery red eyes, spoke while licking her lips. She had the aura of a fire queen, with a flame tattoo on her forehead.
The cold lady at the head of the table glanced at her with an unreadable expression. "You shouldn't spoil him. He's still young." Nobody knew why she said that, but it was clear she didn't like the way the red-haired lady was eyeing Klaus.
"Hehe, big sister, don't tell me you've finally fallen for someone! I mean, I wouldn't blame you if you have—he's perfect for you. I bet his arrogance could melt that cold demeanor of yours. I can already picture you blushing. Oh, what a sight that would be!" the redhead teased.
The cold lady narrowed her eyes but didn't reply. Instead, she glanced at Klaus's image again and spoke.
"Dharma, I'll leave the reward to you. Since he's in your union, do as you see fit." The pink-eyed man smiled.
"Brother Dharma, take me with you when you go," the red-haired woman said.
"To do what?" the cold lady asked.
"To be your wingwoman, of course! With your rigid, frosty looks, I don't trust you to pull this off on your own," the redhead said with a playful smile.
"You—" The cold lady started to retort but stopped herself, realizing the redhead was the only doing that to make her look miserable. And now, she'd gotten under her skin, cracking her cold exterior.
"By the way," the blue-haired man, who Dharma referred to as 'Water Boy,' spoke up again, his earlier expression now melting slightly. "It seems Klaus won't have it easy during the Union Trial. I've heard the Duncan Legacy family has banned him from entering Union City where the Union Trial will take place."
"Don't worry, I'll handle it," Dharma said with a smirk.
"No, don't. Let him deal with it himself," the cold lady replied, surprising everyone with her unusual response.
"Big sister, you're not planning to use the Duncan family to kill him before he manages to break through that ice-cold heart of yours, are you?" the redhead teased, making the cold lady narrow her eyes in warning.
"Fine, fine. Klaus will handle his issues without interference from the Overlords. Jeez, you scare me sometimes. Just make sure you don't look at him that way—you might frighten him off, and then you'll die lonely!" Before the cold lady could respond, the redhead vanished from the room, leaving her cheeky laughter echoing behind.
"Annoying b*tch," the cold lady muttered, sighing. The others exchanged glances before vanishing as well, signaling the premature end of the meeting.
She glanced at the image of Klaus again, her expression softening briefly. "He really is handsome..." she muttered, but immediately regretted it.
"I knew it!" the redhead suddenly reappeared, grinning as she walked closer, placing a hand on her shoulder.
"Don't worry, big sister. This brat will be yours soon enough."
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC201: Sending A Distress Signal [Bonus]
While the world was in shock over the images Klaus posted, the main instigator was still seated somewhere in the Demon's Abode. He sat on a stone tablet in the fire region, specifically in the territory of the Fox Devil he had killed.
The diagram he used to temper his body in the second region was still active, baking his body in a process that seemed incredibly painful. He had been enduring it for the past five days, with no sign of it stopping anytime soon.
But despite the intense heat, Klaus never made a sound as he let the flames temper his body. After another half day, the fire's effect started to fade. Feeling it wasn't working on him anymore, he stood up and began walking around the fire region, hoping to get lucky again like he did when he found the fire tulip.
"I need to find a pack of wolves soon. In a few hours, the blood moon will rise, and they'll be at their strongest. That'll give me the perfect opportunity to train more effectively," he muttered to himself.
After six hours of searching and finding nothing, Klaus left the fire region. He then fed a core to the Dragon, which became several times stronger after absorbing it.
Klaus wasn't sure how many fire cores he would need to unlock a skill from the Dragon, so for now, he could only rely on his next tribulation. He hoped the Fire Dragon might also absorb the core runes of lightning when the time came unlocking at least one additional skill.
After coming back to a new hideout in a much calmer and serene environment, a stark contrast to the fire region, he began to mediate for the next few hours. He stayed seated in meditation for a while before leaving, headed toward a region he'd picked from the map.
His goal was to reach at least level 10 before returning. The requirement for the Union Trial was to be at the bottleneck of the Master stage, and he needed to make sure he was ready.
Aoi Hiroshi had already told him that after the Union Trial, they would be given a new form of Mountain Dew, one that has an even stronger effect than the version they received for the City and Regional Trials. .net
Even though Klaus didn't really need the Dew, he still wanted to try it. Maybe it would have some effect on him. At first, he has only been thinking about helping his mom with the dew, but not anymore.
After he woke up from his coma, the woman he knew as his mother had become much more beautiful and younger, and her assets were more pronounced. Klaus was happy about the change and figured he wouldn't need to force the Dew on her again.
She has also started to level up, which was something he was incredibly happy about.
He stumbled upon a horde of Human-Faced Spider Demons, and without waiting for an invitation, he began another slaughter. It lasted for two whole hours, but by the end, he'd managed to secure over 60% of the experience points needed for his next level-up.
Feeling satisfied, Klaus went back to rest for a while before preparing for his next hunt. It would be in about four hours when the blood moon would finally appear.
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Far from Klaus, within the territory of the Darkblood Demon Zombies, ten thousand Tier 6 Zombie Generals each standing three meters tall, their twisted, rotten, and jagged physiques making them look grotesque casting an ominous look across the region. Beside them also stood a thousand Tier 7 Zombie Kings, each one resembling a nightmare brought to life.
They stood surrounding a large platform where seven other zombies could be seen standing atop massive pillars.
Suddenly, the heavens began to turn red as the moon revealed its gaze. The moment it appeared, the pillars showed signs of awakening.
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Back in Klaus's resting area, he opened his eyes and smiled as the heavens began to change color. He stepped out of the cave, ready to head to the location he had marked for the wolves when something caught his attention—a series of red beams shooting into the sky, illuminating the area.
Though he was several miles away, he could see the beams clearly. Soon after, he noticed streams of red energy rising from all over the forest, heading toward the Seven Pillars of Light.
"Senior, what is happening?" Klaus asked curiosity and concern in his voice.
"A blood moon ritual. How interesting. Who would have thought a world like yours would have such a ritual? Brat, it's best if you leave this forest within the next hour," the senior replied, causing Klaus to frown.
"Senior, please tell me what's going on," he pressed again, seeking more information.
"Brat, this is a forbidden ritual, a very sinister one used to create forbidden beings," the senior said. "If I'm not mistaken—and of course, I never am—this ritual is meant to create a dangerous variant of zombies. By the time it's over, every monster in this forest will be dead, and judging by those red lights, seven powerful zombies will emerge.
By then, it'll be too late for you to leave."
Klaus felt a shudder run down his spine at the thought. All monsters would be dead, who would be crazy enough to come up with something this twisted and sinister?
"But why am I not being affected?" he asked. He could sense every monster around him losing their life force, yet he remained unharmed.
"That's because you don't have Spiritual Qi running through you. Once again, your Star Qi has saved you. But you need to leave now and call for the immediate extermination of this region before the ritual finishes."
"How much time do I have?" Klaus asked urgency in his voice.
The senior's voice was grave as he responded, "You have less than an hour. Once the ritual reaches its peak, it'll be impossible to stop. Those seven zombies will be unlike anything you've faced before."
"Then it's a good thing I'm here," Klaus said with a smirk. He took out his phone and dialed a number. Shortly after, Hanna's face appeared on the screen.
"Klaus, are you okay?" Hanna asked, concern clear in her voice.
"All good," Klaus replied casually. "By the way, you wouldn't happen to know how to send a distress signal using the tracking watch, would you?"
"There is a way, but why do you ask?" Hanna's curiosity grew.
"Let's just say something bad is happening in the Demon's Abode, and if I don't address it quickly, Arcadian City's gonna be in some serious trouble again," Klaus said, his tone more serious.
"Pull up the info system on the watch. There should be a button to send a distress signal. It'll be received by all warriors in the cities in the Eastern Region," Hanna explained without further questions, seeing the urgency in Klaus's expression.
"Thanks, big sister. I'll catch you later." Klaus hung up and immediately accessed the info system. Within moments, the distress signal process appeared on the screen.
"Severity? Hmm, let's go with 'very dangerous,'" Klaus muttered as he selected the option and sent the signal.
"Brat, what are you doing?" the senior asked as Klaus began moving quickly toward the ritual site.
"Well, Senior, someone has to stop them before the ritual reaches its peak," Klaus said without slowing down. He was already speeding toward the danger. Soon, his phone rang again, and he answered it.
"Klaus, what's happening? I just received your distress signal," the War Goddess, Miriam, asked, her voice laced with concern.
"Big sister Miriam, how long will it take for reinforcements to reach the Demon's Abode?" Klaus asked in return.
"Forty-five minutes, tops, if they're coming from Arcadian City," she answered.
"Then you'd better hurry. Some dangerous shit is going down with these zombies, and I don't think I can handle it alone," Klaus said, his usual confidence wavering slightly.
"Klaus, don't do anything reckless," Miriam warned, sensing the madness in his eyes.
"Don't worry, my love. Nothing dangerous will happen," Klaus replied with a wink, though the War Goddess was too concerned to notice how he called her.
"I'll get there as fast as I can," she promised.
Klaus kept moving, and within ten minutes, the scene of the ritual came into view.
"Now, that is just nasty," he muttered, disgust clear on his face. Thousands of hearts were laid at the base of each pillar, creating a gruesome display that made him want to vomit. All around the area, dangerous zombies stood guard, each holding menacing weapons, or their arms twisted into weapons, their eyes fixed on one of the pillars.
At the top of that particular pillar stood a figure—a woman, though clearly a zombie, she looked more human than the grotesque creatures surrounding her. With just one glance, Klaus recognized her cultivation level.
"A Zombie Emperor," he whispered, his eyes narrowing.
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC202: The Red Moon Ritual [Bonus]
"Overlord, there's a Category Three distress signal from the Demon's Abode," a voice announced suddenly. Inside the meeting room, where the eight Overlords had held their awkward meeting a few days ago, the Cold Lady was sitting comfortably. Her calm was quickly interrupted when a holographic projection of a woman appeared before her.
"Who issued it?" she asked, her voice sharp.
"Klaus Hanson," the woman replied, causing a flicker of emotion to pass across the Cold Lady's face.
"Which of the Protectors is nearby?" she asked urgently.
"War Goddess Miriam. She's already on her way," the woman informed her, prompting the Cold Lady to let out a relieved sigh.
"Keep me updated on any further developments," she instructed. "And direct the satellite to monitor the Demon's Abode. Don't share the footage outside of this room," she added firmly.
The projected lady bowed, and shortly after, the large screen in the room lit up, displaying the live situation inside the Demon's Abode.
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Back inside the Demon's Abode, Klaus stood still as the zombie lady began to speak. "Everyone, I won't say much, but after the ritual, we march toward the city that the Voltox idiots failed to conquer. We will take it, and show the Empress we are worthy to join her immediate army.
Fear not, the DarkBlood Demon Zombie is about to dominate the world alongside the Zombie Empress!"
Klaus shuddered. He knew all too well that this wasn't going to end well. He had fought during the Invasion at Arcadian City, and he had seen the countless lives lost. Hearing this plan, he realized just how catastrophic things could get if the ritual succeeded.
"Senior, how do I stop the ritual?" Klaus asked, his voice tense.
"It's already started, and from the look of things, these pillars have generated some kind of forcefield. You'll need to destroy the dome first, then the pillars, all within the next 20 minutes," the senior replied, making Klaus frown deeply.
"That's impossible. There are thousands of Zombie Generals and Kings. How am I supposed to get past them all?" Klaus asked, frustration creeping into his tone.
"That's your problem, brat. If you don't destroy the pillars within the next 20 minutes, there won't be another chance. Unless, of course, you have the power to take on mutated Zombies," the senior added, making Klaus frown even harder.
"I'll still have to try. If they succeed, with this army, they'll use Arcadian City as a stepping stone to impress this mysterious Zombie Empress," Klaus muttered, not bothering to dwell too much on the mention of the Empress.
His task was clear: destroy the pillars. But first, he had to break through the forcefield. And to do that, he'd have to get past the thousands of zombies guarding the area.
"For the first time, I'm really at my last leg," Klaus admitted to himself. He didn't have a plan, and even his trump cards wouldn't do much in this situation. He is also too weak to compare to the danger the senior was on about about this ritual.
"Still, I have to do something," he whispered, clenching his fists. No matter how grim it looked, he wasn't going to stand back and let the world fall.
"Well, these are experience points waiting to be harvested," Klaus chuckled, surveying the line of Zombies standing on the battlefield, ready to be taken down.
He moved discreetly toward the ritual ground. As he got closer, he noticed some monsters already on their last legs, their bodies evaporating as they were drained by whatever dark magic the Zombies were using. The sight fueled his determination.
Using his senses, he examined the ritual ground and spotted various symbols drawn into the dirt, glowing ominously. "How is this even possible? They're Zombies for fuck's sake," he muttered, disbelief lacing his tone as he took in the gruesome setup that was siphoning the life force from the creatures in the Demon's Abode.
"I have to end this as quickly as I can," Klaus said to himself, moving closer. He still had some distance to cover if he wanted his attack to maximize damage. He could feel the tension building within him, a fire that urged him to act.
"Senior, if I detonate the Dragon, will its energy drop?" Klaus asked, his mind racing with possibilities.
"No, it will only drop if it's killed. However, detonating it will drain your Star Qi," the senior replied, a hint of reassurance in their tone. Klaus smiled, a plan forming in his mind.
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With his first strategy in place, Klaus felt a surge of confidence. He would detonate the Dragon near the Zombie Kings, hoping to take out a few of them in the blast.
Then, for the Zombie Generals, he would use the Ice Lotus, knowing they wouldn't be able to counter much. After that, he planned to unleash the Void Piercing Needle, taking out as many as he could before engaging in close combat.
After the detonation, Klaus knew there would be enough residue of ice and fire essence in the air to help him move faster. With his talent as a Celestial Elemental Overlord, he could use even the tiniest bits of ice or fire essence to boost his speed.
"I just hope these two detonations will help me level up. I need those 400 points," Klaus muttered, aware he was walking a fine line here.
"Senior, karma aside, what kind of zombies will come out of this ritual?" He had to know.
The senior sighed, knowing this would bite him in the ass during Klaus's next tribulation. But he had to tell him. "They're called Blood Princes. They're zombies born from blood under the red moon."
"Cool name. What about their powers? Care to give me a heads-up?" Klaus asked.
"They'll be at least ten times stronger than the five devils you've already killed." Klaus shuddered at that thought.
He gulped, imagining the chaos ahead. He had used decisive methods to kill the fire devils, but he knew that wouldn't work here. There were thousands of zombies he had to deal with first. If his instincts were right, he'd be up against six Blood Princes and probably a Blood Queen too. The thought made his stomach churn.
"Miriam, please hurry up!" Klaus clenched his fist, urgency flooding through him as he moved toward the point where the two attacks would be unleashed. Time felt like it was slipping away, and he needed to be ready.
"Brat, make sure you don't bite off more than you can chew. These zombies aren't like the ones you faced before," the senior warned, his tone firm. Klaus nodded, knowing the truth in those words. He had survived before, but this felt different. The stakes were higher, and he couldn't afford to make mistakes.
"This better work," Klaus muttered. He sighed as a dragon and an Ice Lotus appeared in the air. At the same time, he felt his Star Qi being drained. The lotus absorbed some energy, while the dragon took its share as well.
"Go!" He pointed forward. The Zombie generals and kings around him sensed the new presence. They all growled, watching the dragon and the Ice Lotus approach them.
"This better work," Klaus muttered again, watching the two attacks get closer. This time, he didn't smile. Instead, a serious expression crossed his face as he snapped his fingers.
"Explode!"
On one side, a blinding flash of crimson fire erupted, its wave washing over everything. On the other side, the Ice Lotus detonated, freezing everything in its path.
"Now!" Klaus shouted as the Void Piercing Needle shot forward. The next moment was chaos—ice shattered, and blood sprayed everywhere as the Zombies howled in pain from the burns of fire and ice.
"Nice one, brat!"
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC203: Killing With Lethal Precision
The plan was simple: use the Ice Lotus Bloom to attack the Tier 6 Zombies, a method Klaus had already tested and proven effective. After that, the Chaotic Nirvana Flame, flowing through the Dragon, would be unleashed to deal with the more powerful Tier 7 Zombies.
Klaus had bet everything on this one massive explosion. Now, standing amidst the destruction, he felt a wave of satisfaction. The explosion wiped out over 40% of the Zombies on both sides, instantly allowing Klaus to level up to Level 7.
Without hesitation, he allocated the 400 points he had earned straight to his Agility. Klaus knew speed would be his greatest asset. He needed to move quickly to keep the remaining Zombies at bay until reinforcements arrived.
"Human, you dare!" The voice of the Lady Zombie standing atop one of the pillars echoed across the battlefield. After the explosion, Klaus had begun systematically taking down Zombies with his Void Piercing Needle. The Lady Zombie, still glaring at him from the top of her pillar started to shout furiously.
Klaus on the other had just smirked. He knew she couldn't leave the pillar until her ritual was complete, so her threats were empty for now. He didn't bother replying, focusing instead on thinning out the horde. The Void Piercing Needle required little Star Qi, which made it the perfect weapon for this moment. All he needed was mental strength, something he had been honing throughout his battles.
With every flicker of his mind, the needle darted through the air, piercing the heads of Zombies. Some had already died in the explosion, but those farther away had managed to survive. However, many of them weren't quick enough to escape the reach of the needle.
The explosion had been more powerful than Klaus had expected, giving him a significant advantage. He pushed his mental strength to the limit, focusing on the Tier 6 Zombies first. They had less awareness of their surroundings, making them easier targets. The needle effortlessly tore through them, one after another. Discover stories with m,v l'e-NovelBin.net
"Human, I will skin you alive!" the Lady Zombie screeched again, her voice filled with fury as she watched her subordinates get slaughtered one by one. Her eyes blazed with anger, but she was powerless to act, still bound to her ritual on the pillar.
In response, Klaus merely raised his middle finger, a smirk tugging at his lips. He didn't waste time with words. Instead, he focused on the task at hand, continuing to kill as quickly as he could.
"You guys should stay at bay now," Klaus muttered under his breath. With a flick of his wrist, the Bellof Harrows appeared before him, its chime echoing across the battlefield. The sound was more than just noise—it carried a powerful sonic wave, combined with a soul attack, aimed directly at the Tier 7 Zombies. He needed to hold them back just long enough to finish off the weaker ones.
Every five seconds, the Bell rang out, each toll sending a wave of force that kept the Zombie Kings at bay. It gave Klaus the time he needed, making the slaughter of the Tier 6 Zombies far more efficient.
Blood splattered across the ground, staining the ice left behind by the explosion. The battlefield was a gruesome sight, littered with bodies. Within two minutes, 70% of the Tier 6 Zombies had been wiped out, leaving only a small percentage still standing.
"Not fast enough," Klaus muttered to himself, frustration creeping into his voice. His sword materialized in his hand, gleaming in the dim light. Without hesitation, he moved. In one swift, fluid motion, several heads flew into the air, severed cleanly by his blade.
His sword flashed through the air, moving faster than the eye could follow. Each strike was lethal, each swing precise. Heads continued to roll as the Void Piercing Needle continued its deadly work alongside his blade, darting through the battlefield and finishing off any Zombies left standing.
Klaus's movements were a blur, a dance of death as he carved his way through the remaining Zombies. The combination of his sword and needle made him unstoppable, his attacks relentless. He didn't give the Zombies a chance to recover or regroup. Every time one moved, it was met with a swift, merciless end.
The battlefield had become a slaughterhouse, with blood pooling on the frozen ground. Klaus showed no sign of slowing down, his determination burning brighter with each kill. The Tier 6 Zombies, though numerous, were no match for his speed and skill.
Above him, the Lady Zombie watched helplessly, her anger turning to desperation. She could only scream and shout from her pillar, unable to stop the massacre happening before her eyes.
Klaus didn't care about her threats. His mind was focused solely on clearing the battlefield. The faster he could eliminate these Zombies, the sooner he could turn his attention to the real challenge: the Tier 7 Zombies, who were still waiting, held back by the Bell of Harrow's sonic waves.
"Human, stop what you are doing! Do you want to offend the Zombie Empress? Let me tell you, your so-called Overlords are no match for her!" the Lady Zombie shouted again, her voice filled with arrogance and desperation.
Klaus couldn't help but smirk at her words. "Keep running your mouth. After I'm done with these idiots, I'll make sure to wipe that smug look off your face," he muttered under his breath, his tone calm and unwavering as he continued to cut through the hordes of Zombies.
He showed no mercy. Every swing of his sword and flick of the Void Piercing Needle resulted in another kill. The battlefield was chaotic, but Klaus thrived in the madness. His movements were swift and calculated, his attacks leaving no room for the Zombies to fight back. He knew adding the 400 points to agility was the right move.
"Just a few more," The senior who had been against the idea of him entering this fight this time still didn't let the moment slide without praising him and encouraging him to keep on.
Klaus's lips curled into a slight smile at the sound of his senior's voice. Right now, he couldn't care less about some unknown Zombie Empress. He knew that, sooner or later, he would face her. But at this moment, his focus was on staying alive long enough to deal with the 540 Tier 7 Zombies he was keeping at bay.
"If I manage to pull this off, I'm definitely taking a vacation," Klaus muttered to himself. The reality of the situation was grim—500-plus Tier 7 Zombies were far too many for someone like him, a mere Tier 3 human. By all logic, he should have been crushed under such overwhelming odds.
But Klaus was anything but normal. In many ways, he was an anomaly, a fighter who always rose to the occasion. To him, this was just another challenge to overcome. Looking at the staggering odds, Klaus knew he'd have to fight harder than ever, but there wasn't an ounce of fear in him.
"I need to level up faster if I'm going to break through this force field," he muttered, slashing his way through the bloody battlefield. His sword cut through Zombie after Zombie, each kill bringing him closer to his goal.
"Brat, if you survive this and break through to the Grandmaster stage, your strength, and Star Qi will increase greatly," his senior's voice echoed in his mind. "These Zombies have a unique aura that will enhance your Star Qi if you absorb it properly."
"Now that's what I like to hear," Klaus said with a grin, feeling a surge of motivation.
"You just have to survive this battle," his senior added a subtle tone of care in his voice. Klaus's smile widened. He knew the senior wasn't just giving him advice—he was showing concern in his own way, reminding Klaus that this was hard, but not impossible.
The battlefield around him was a gruesome sight. Blood painted the ice and dirt, and bodies of fallen Zombies piled high.
"And it's a wrap" Klaus smirked as the Void Piercing Arrow pierces the last Zombie General. He has some blood on him, but he wasn't injured, they are the blood of the zombies. Next, the Zombie Kings...
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THE LAST PARAGON IN THE APOCALYPSEC204: Surrounded By Zombie Kings
"Explode"
The Ice Lotus exploded once more, freezing the entire region where the Tier 7 Zombies stood. The frost spread like wildfire, encasing everything in a sheet of glistening ice. Klaus watched for a split second, taking in the devastation, but he couldn't let his guard down.
The Bell had already drained 20 percent of his Star Qi just to keep the Zombies at bay, and now, detonating the Ice Lotus had cost him another 10 percent. His Star Qi reserves were dwindling, and he knew he couldn't afford to waste any more energy.
"I need all the help I can get," Klaus muttered under his breath. In an instant, the Dragon appeared in the sky above him. Its massive form coiled in the air before it slashed its tail, sending sharp arcs of fire toward the frozen Zombies.
The flames cut through them like a blade through butter, turning many into nothing more than charred remains.
Klaus smirked as he looked up at the Lady Zombie, still perched on her pillar, helpless. "You see this? This is how I decimate your precious army that you're counting on to invade my human cities." His voice was cold and confident, mocking her as her forces crumbled before him.
But there was no time to savor the moment. Klaus moved swiftly, activating the Lotus Flower again, its icy petals blooming around him, and simultaneously activating the Absolute Ice Domain. The domain spread out in a flash, covering the battlefield in an aura of freezing energy.
Inside the domain, Klaus felt his body lighten. His movements became faster, his reflexes sharper. This was his advantage—speed. He needed it to keep the Zombies at bay while conserving what little Star Qi he had left.
The Bell continued to toll, its deep chime echoing across the frozen battlefield. The sound waves, combined with the Dragon's fiery attacks, were holding the Tier 7 Zombies back, but Klaus knew he couldn't rely on them forever. He had to take the offensive.
With his sword in hand, Klaus darted through the battlefield, his blade cutting down any Zombie that crossed his path. Heads rolled, bodies collapsed, and blood stained the ice below.
All around him, Klaus was surrounded by Zombies, each one aiming to take his life. Their eyes glowed with hunger, and their decayed hands reached out to tear him apart. But he wasn't alone. His summoned Dragon was doing more than just holding them back.
"It seems I really underestimated the Chaotic Nirvana Flame," Klaus muttered, watching as the Dragon unleashed arcs of fire, reducing the Zombies to ash.
The intense heat from its flames lit up the battlefield, sending smoke and embers swirling into the air. The Dragon moved swiftly, its fiery attacks obliterating any Zombie that got too close.
Though the Dragon was helping, Klaus wasn't having an easy time. His heart raced, and his body ached from the constant swinging and slashing. It was nerve-wracking to be surrounded by so many enemies, each several Tiers above him. A Tier 3 human against hundreds of Tier 7 Zombies, that was just ridiculous.
He clenched his sword tightly, determined to keep going. His plan was simple: hold on for as long as he could, no matter what.
"At this rate, I'll run out of Star Qi," Klaus muttered again, his eyes darting to the Dragon, the Ice Lotus, and the Bell of Harrows. These powerful skills were draining his energy faster than he had anticipated. He could feel his Star Qi dwindling with every moment, like sand slipping through his fingers.
He knew he had to act fast. If he could hold on just a little longer, he might be able to level up to level 8. That would restore his Star Qi and strengthen his other stats.
But that was a big "if." Before that could happen, he first had to kill more Tier 7 Zombies to gain the experience points needed. Time was running out, and the pressure was mounting.
Convincing himself he could kill all the Zombie Kings before the ritual ended was easier said than done. The Zombies kept coming, relentless and fierce. He was surrounded, and the odds were stacked against him. But Klaus had made up his mind. He wasn't going to back down. Not now.
He glanced at the red sky above. The ritual had already begun, and he could feel the sinister energy swirling in the air, thick and oppressive.
The Zombie Kings were gathering, and Klaus knew he had to finish them before the ritual was complete, or the consequences would be dire. That was the plan—end them before it was too late.
"The idiots are endless," Klaus muttered as he continued killing, but there were just too many Zombies coming. Thankfully, inside his Absolute Ice Domain, his speed was boosted, and he became much stronger. Yet, the question lingered—how long could he hold on?
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It had already been ten minutes since the battle started between Klaus and the Zombies in the Demon's Abode Forbidden Zone. The Zombies kept coming in waves, relentless and tireless. Klaus knew he was strong, but even his strength had limits.
Meanwhile, warriors and the military were mobilizing in Arcadian City and other nearby cities. Their destination? The Demon's Abode.
Klaus's distress signal had been sent out to all the warriors with tracking watches, something they received when they first entered a forbidden zone as part of a team. Now, they were all heading toward the forbidden zone to help him.
The journey would take a little over forty minutes, but they were moving as fast as they could. Every second counted. They knew Klaus was strong, but no one could fight forever, not even him.
Dave Arcadian, the leader of Arcadian City, was at the front of the charge, as always. He understood the stakes. His city, still under defensive construction, couldn't withstand another attack, especially if the battle spilled over from the forbidden zone. That's why he was racing toward the danger, his mind focused on both saving Klaus and protecting the city.
Alongside Dave, other Sages and powerful warriors moved with him. They knew the weight of what was happening. This wasn't just about Klaus. The entire Eastern Region could be affected if they didn't stop whatever was happening in the Demon's Abode.
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Across the region, warriors from various cities were heading toward the Forbidden Zone. Some were moving in armored vehicles, while others flew in combat helicopters. Those in the air had a clear advantage and would reach the Zone faster.
But not everyone needed a vehicle. Some individuals were faster than jets, and one such person was the War Goddess Miriam.
Far from the Demon's Abode, she soared through the sky, moving faster than the wind could carry her. Her long black hair flowed behind her as she sped toward the Zone. She was coming from Ross City, which is very far from the Demon's Abode Forbidden Zone. But as soon as she received Klaus's distress signal, she didn't hesitate—she rushed out, determined to reach him.
"Klaus, hold on. Big Sister is coming," she muttered as she flew. Her mind drifted back to a painful memory—the Arcadian Mine Invasion. Back then, Klaus had died in front of her, and she couldn't save him in time. That moment had shattered her, leaving her filled with guilt and regret.
Klaus had been out for seventy-two days, and like everyone else, she had cried for him. It was strange for someone like her, known for being cold, ruthless, and emotionless. Yet, when Klaus died, tears had fallen from her eyes. It was a rare sight, one that left everyone in shock, but no one judged or dare teased her.
Now, as she sped toward Klaus, she was determined not to let history repeat itself. She couldn't bear to lose him again. Her heart wouldn't survive another moment of failure, no matter how hard she tried to remain unmoved by Klaus's grins and shameless remarks. Deep down, he had found a way into her guarded heart.
Klaus had entered the deepest part of her heart. So she knew she wouldn't be able to shake off the feeling of seeing him dead again in her arms.
"Just hold on, Klaus," she muttered again, pushing herself to fly even faster. She had to reach him in time this time around.
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