The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Everyone continued staring at Klaus, or more precisely, at the arrow in his hand. Before the tempering, it had been dark and ordinary, but after Klaus used the Hellfire Arrow Tempering Art to infuse it with an abundance of fire qi, it had become a deadly weapon.

The arrow now glowed red, adorned with intricate markings.

“You see these markings? They are runes that hold the fire qi inside. Once I lock this into a bow and release it, it will unleash all the energy stored within, and let me tell you, that will be a lot,” Klaus said.

After a few seconds, he placed the arrow back into his space ring and waited for everyone to calm down. When they did, he smiled and turned to Kilian, transferring the techniques to him as well.

“Your Agni Sword Domain cultivation technique is special. Cultivating it will allow you to harness fire in a way similar to mages. This means that when you fight, it will be as if you’re battling within a sea of flames,” Klaus explained.

Both Kilian and his sister wielded swords, but Kilian had an affinity for the fire element, which made his offense quite formidable.

However, he had previously lacked the appropriate techniques to fully utilize this power. The Agni Sword Domain technique would change that, allowing him to channel flames actively and passively during combat.

“As for the martial techniques, there is the Infinity Sword Art and the One Flame Transcendence Sword Art.

“The first one focuses on how you control flames through your swordsmanship. The second one, however, might be out of reach for now, as it requires an immense amount of spiritual qi to summon the flaming swords.

But with the cultivation method I provided, you’ll eventually be able to use it. Focus on building your Star Core to its strongest state. Once you reach the Saint level, you should be able to use at least the first two levels of this art freely.”

Kilian nodded with a smile on his face.

Klaus then turned to his girlfriend, Lily, and transferred her share of the techniques.

“The name of your cultivation method is cute, right? Immortal Wind,” Klaus said, making Lily smile. “Its name might be cute, but it’s also incredibly powerful. As the name implies, you will be cultivating your wind until it attains a state of immortality.

Now, that might sound a bit dramatic, but trust me, after a week of practicing it, you’ll start to understand what I mean.

That being said, your martial skill, One with the Wind, is a movement technique. If you manage to master even the first level, I will have a hard time keeping up with you.”

Lily smiled.

“As for the Wind Vanishing Sword Art, you’ll have to discover its secrets for yourself, as it’s difficult to explain. But don’t worry, it’s well-suited for your skill set, and I know you’ll become a force to be reckoned with once you master it.”

“Can I duel you again after I master it?” Lily asked.

“Of course, but I doubt you’ll be able to do much,” Klaus teased.

“We shall see,” Lily said, her competitive spirit flaring.

She only seemed to be this competitive with one person, and that person was the monster known as Klaus—whom they all knew they could never surpass. Perhaps her ambitions were just that high.

“And now, for my Ice Princess, I have some good ones for you,” Klaus said to Anna, making her blush slightly.

“Your cultivation method is called Ice Queen Body Tempering. Essentially, you are transforming your body into ice, and the longer you practice this technique, the faster your ice power develops.

However, that’s not all. Your strength will also increase, and your ice qi will grow immensely. Your entire being will be tempered with ice, making even your touch would be cold enough to freeze. With your mage class, I am certain you will become formidable.

Regarding the martial techniques, one is a control technique that utilizes your water element. It is called the Water Domain Control Art and is excellent for commanding the battlefield.

For offense, the Infinity Ice Summoning Spell Art will serve you well. All you need is spiritual qi to summon hundreds of monsters and creatures to assist you in battle.

“These are also some of the best ancient spells, and their power is far more lethal than you can imagine.” Anna nodded obediently, refraining from asking any questions despite the many thoughts running through her mind.

When Klaus finished, he turned to his sister, Hanna.

“Initially, I had prepared a Bow Art and an Arrow Art for you, but after receiving the Sky Piercing Bow Art, the one I had prepared is no longer necessary. The Sky Piercing Bow Art is far superior.

Therefore, you will only be receiving the Divine Arrow Tempering Art, which is similar to Kay’s Hellfire Arrow Tempering Art. The cultivation technique is called Divine Lightning Body Tempering Art. Practicing it will without a doubt, elevate your prowess with the bow to the next level.”

“Thank you, brother,” Hanna said with a small smile.

“No need, sister. As your brother, it’s only natural for me to spoil you rotten,” Klaus said with a mischievous grin. “By the way, I’ll be borrowing the bow for the next few days.”

“Okay, brother,” Hanna replied before moving to sit beside their mother. Discover hidden stories at empire

His mother looked at him with a smile and said, “Thank you.” Klaus nodded and turned back to his friends.

“Now, you all have some of the most powerful techniques out there. What you do with them will depend on what you want to achieve. But even if you don’t have any ambitions, know that just being associated with me will bring many troubles.

With that said, make sure you use the next six weeks to at least master the first forms or levels of your martial techniques.”

They nodded and, without hesitation, ran off to practice.

“I’ll let you know when I’m done with the bow,” Klaus said to Hanna before she left to begin her training.

Klaus spent a few hours with his mother before visiting Cynthia Ross, his mother-in-law to discuss his recent discovery of the Dark Order and his plans moving forward.

As expected, she was quick to offer her help, something Klaus had anticipated, knowing that she would love nothing more than to erase her past.

The next day, Klaus, along with his mother-in-law, Miriam, and the twins, left Ross City for Harmony City, where the first Sovereign-stage assassin resided, along with four Great Sages, 30 Sages, and 130 Saints.

Thankfully, Cynthia Ross was kind enough to let them use the Valkyrie V-X Thunderstrike, an upgraded model of the combat helicopter Klaus had used during the invasion of Arcadian City. Not only was it fast, but its camouflaging abilities were also top-tier.

Since Klaus had no intention of announcing his presence when entering these cities, it was the best model he could think of for the task.

They planned to use the helicopter until they were a few kilometers or even miles from their destinations; the rest of the way would be covered on foot, by flight, or through shadow techniques.

A few hours after departing Ross City, they arrived in Harmony City, one of the cities in the Northern Region.