The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

One thing that had limited the Star Monarch from moving his Star Legion around like most armies, ultimately leading him to develop Planet BlueCrest, was that some lacked the ability to transform their bodies into humanoid form.

Some could, but they were limited to certain features, and in most cases, when in humanoid form, their power was capped at 70%, which significantly hindered their combat abilities.

In fact, out of the 1 million beasts in the Star Legion, only 30% could take on human form, and even so, out of that number, only 10,000 could take on perfect human form and retain their power at 90%.

The rest were severely limited, so they chose to remain in their beast forms, and for years it had been so.

However, this was changing, and that started with the 40,000 beasts gathered before him. By rekindling their connection with him, Klaus had unknowingly triggered the awakening of innate talents, every last one of them bringing their human forms to life.

Klaus didn’t expect this development, since the same didn’t happen with Runner when he rekindled the Star Monarch’s connection with him.

But it was now happening, and there was only one person he could turn to.

’Icon, did you know something like this would happen?’

[No, Master. I had no idea they would awaken their innate bodies. However, I think I have an idea, an idea that, if proven to be true, would break this universe.]

’I am all ears, Icon. Tell me what you think.’

[I may be wrong, but first, I believe the Master has some requirements placed on his bloodlines. I may not have the power to see what is hidden within your bloodlines, but the Master has shown some traits lately that point to a much bigger picture.]

Klaus didn’t say anything and waited for Icon to continue.

[First was the awakening of the Nine Reincarnation Divine Body Art. The Master gained the ability to cultivate nine bodies. However, I have reasons to believe the Master was instead cultivating nine bloodlines.

I arrived at this conclusion because of what happened when the Master made the Calamity Beasts from the Jade Nests his Beast Companions.

Initially, the Master could only make 1,000 Divine Beasts. However, after that contract, the Master suddenly unlocked the ability to make 100 Celestial Beasts and unlimited divine beasts.

That happened after you reached 100,000 Beast Contracts. Now, you have reached 140,000 Beast Companions. I think the Master has struck a threshold, and that triggered the Innate Body awakening.

However, that is not all. Aside from the Innate Body awakening, the Master has also gained the ability to bestow innate talents like unique attributes, bloodline abilities, and several others to his beast legion and anyone with the star monarch blood running through their bodies.

Lastly, the Master has also awakened one of the secrets Lady Pickle Berry brought from the void. It is called the Ancient Bloodline Tree. The Master can now bestow unique bloodlines on just anyone the Master deems worthy.

In short terms, the Master can now create a legion of beasts and men with unique bloodlines. The best part: the Master can now merge two bloodlines to form a much better one.

Most importantly, I think the unknown energy is awakening, and it has something to do with every good thing that would ever happen to you.]

Klaus stood there with his jaw hanging loose.

[The Master must prepare for the awakening. It would be best if the Master entered a unique pocket dimension since this unknown energy is unknown even to me.]

Klaus turned and saw that Ignitia and Aleera had been cocooned just like the others.

[They need at least a day to complete their awakening. The Master has nothing to worry about. Also, Lord Runner isn’t affected just yet, so when he returns, I will trigger his.]

Klaus nodded and turned to King Alric. ”Old man, I hope your seal will hold even if you are not here.”

”Yes. This is one of my strongest seals. Not even a Celestial King can break it.”

”Good.” Klaus knew they would want to follow him, so he wasn’t about to deny anyone the chance, especially not his mother, who was already staring at him with puppy eyes.

”Pops, I want to borrow your Puppet Workshop for a quick awakening. Hope you don’t mind.”

”Don’t be silly, Klaus. I have been waiting for you to awaken, so I will take you there to see for yourself what your old man is capable of.”

”Then I guess we all would want to see.” Klaus flashed Nadia a knowing smile.

She and his father, Hunter, had the same class, Obsidian String Demon Puppeteer. However, Hunter had been using his to cultivate sword puppets, while Nadia had been cultivating humanoid puppets.

If she could see what Hunter accomplished, maybe she could also diversify and add different kinds of puppets.

”Okay, Dad, open the gate.”

Hunter nodded and clapped his hands, causing a large gate painted black on one side and red on the other to appear. It opened from the middle. When it fully opened, a Demigod clad in a suit and tie walked out with a smile on his face.

”Welcome, friends of my Lord, to the Puppet Domain. My name is Bruce, the caretaker and butler of this humble domain.” Bruce bowed slightly, causing Klaus to nod and laugh.

”Nice one, Dad. I never knew you had a classy nature to you.”

”I was a crown prince until you turned my life upside down—OUCH!”

Hunter screamed as Lady Elysia grabbed his ear and gave it a good twist. Seeing this, Klaus and the others laughed.

”Sorry, my love. I wanted to say I was a crown prince before I became a hunter and a Puppet Master.”

She let go of Hunter’s ear, causing the handsome swordsman to clutch his ear and move away from the wicked lady.

’I guess I wasn’t the only one she could hurt. Makes me wonder if she has some secret technique meant specifically for twisting ears.’

Klaus brushed his thoughts aside when a rumble spread across his soul sea.

”Hey, Bruce, can you take us to a space where I can cultivate without disturbing this domain?”

”As you wish, Master Klaus. Please follow me.”

Klaus wasn’t surprised Bruce knew his name. After all, his mom had already told him everything they went through while they were on the run with his egg.

According to her, Hunter lost most of his puppets during that pursuit. However, some still remained, and Bruce was one of the few who survived.

Klaus used Icon to scan Bruce, but all he saw was his name and cultivation base. Everything else about him was classified, something that made Klaus wonder just what kind of puppets his father had under his command.

He pushed that thought aside, too, for now.

Soon, they arrived at a clearing where, at the centre, lay a small platform suspended in the air.

”Master Klaus can use this platform to cultivate.”

”Thanks, Bruce.”

Klaus turned to his mom since this warning was specifically meant for her. ”Whatever happens, nobody should come near me. I will be fine regardless of what happens.”

They nodded, and his mom reluctantly agreed.

’Dad, make sure she doesn’t come near me,’ Klaus transmitted to his dad using telepathy.

Hunter nodded, and soon Klaus was seated on the platform.

His consciousness entered his soul sea, where a purple egg hung suspended in the air, lines of cracks snaking across its surface.