The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 378 Sparring with Friends (5)

< 7th on the Absolute Heavenly Ice Ranking Chart? What the hell is that?> Klaus asked, using the connection between him and the senior.

[The Absolute Heavenly Ice Ranking Chart is a list of the most powerful ice elements in the Universe,] the senior explained.

[Each element is ranked based on its strength and potential. Infinity Freezing Ice is ranked 7th because of its ability to freeze anything, no matter how powerful.]

[Itʼs extremely rare and dangerous,] the senior added.

[Only a few people in history have ever awakened it.]

Klaus asked.

[Yes, brat.]

The senior replied, almost annoyed. Klaus just smiled at Anna, who was getting ready to attack.

”Alright, my dear? Just like I said to Kay, donʼt hold back,” Klaus said. But Anna only smiled before her eyes turned cold. Klaus felt the temperature drop immediately, and just as he had expected, the ground turned watery.

Anna started by using a debuff. The moment the ground turned watery, Klaus felt his strength and everything drop by 30%.

”Nice move, but I hate to be the bearer of bad news, my love. This debuff wonʼt change anything,” Klaus said.

”I know. Thatʼs why I prepared this too.” Suddenly, ice mist began to spread across the battleground.

ʼAnother 30% debuff. How interesting,ʼ Klaus thought inwardly.

[That was indeed a good combination attack, but it also took about 40% of her energy.] The senior commented.

[However, she has activated a healing skill and is now recovering faster than she is being drained.] He added, making Klaus smile.e

ʼStill, she wouldnʼt have the chance to deal any damage,ʼ Klaus thought before moving toward her.

In response, Anna waved her staff, and ice shards appeared in the air, shooting toward Klaus. He just used his sword to defend and dodge.

Klaus moved quickly, dodging the ice shards with ease. He swung his sword, cutting through the air, and deflecting the sharp projectiles. Anna didnʼt stop. She summoned more ice shards, her staff glowing with energy.

Klaus smiled. ”Is that all youʼve got, love?”

Anna didnʼt answer. Instead, she lifted her staff higher, and a wall of ice rose from the ground, blocking Klausʼs path. The temperature dropped even further, making it harder for Klaus to move.

He raised his sword, slicing through the ice wall with a single strike. But Anna was already on the move again. She appeared behind him, her staff glowing with cold power.

Klaus turned just in time to block a burst of icy wind. He grinned. ”Nice try, but youʼll have to do better.”

Annaʼs eyes flashed. She raised her staff, and the ground beneath Klausʼs feet began to freeze. He felt the ice creeping up his legs, trying to trap him.

Klaus jumped back, breaking free from the ice. ”This is getting fun.”

Anna was breathing heavily now, but she didnʼt stop. She summoned a massive ice spike from the ground, aiming straight at Klaus.

Klausʼs eyes narrowed. He dashed forward, using his quick speed to close the gap. At the last moment, he leaped into the air, dodging the spike and landing right in front of Anna.

Before she could react, Klausʼs sword moved in a blur, aiming to knock her staff out of her hands. But at the last moment, Anna gave Klaus a cold smile.

Klaus immediately felt a bad premonition. Without thinking, he abandoned his attack and jumped away. Right where he had stood, a huge rhino made of solid ice burst from the ground.

”Wow, that was close,” Klaus said, wiping an imaginary sweat from his forehead.

”He underestimated her,” Luna said, watching Anna with interest.

”This young lady is a genius, no doubt. Even I would have fallen for her cunningness,” Nuna added, observing the three massive ice rhinos now charging at Klaus.

Klaus smiled and swung his sword at the nearest rhino, but before he could move away, ice trapped his legs. At that moment, a large ice shard shot straight at his chest. He twisted his body, narrowly avoiding it.

”Klaus, stop holding back and use your abilities,” Anna said, noticing that Klaus hadnʼt used any of his elements like he did when fighting the others.

Anna felt he was looking down on her.

”Are you sure? The moment I use my fire or ice element, your debuffs will be canceled,” Klaus said, dodging another attack from one of the rhinos Anna had summoned.

”Donʼt worry. Just do it and let me see how long I can fare against the real you,” she said, swinging her staff. A wave of water surged toward Klaus, freezing when it was only a few feet away and then shattering into ice shards that shot at him with increased speed.

Klaus dodged and defended against the shards.

”Fine, but donʼt say I didnʼt warn you,” Klaus said, stomping on the ground.

The ice beneath him melted instantly and then like smoke, it evaporated. A wave of heat swept across the ice battlefield. It struck the rhinos, destroying them in one blow.

Annaʼs eyes widened as the heat wave shattered every ice around her. The battlefield turned steamy as the cold air met Klausʼs sudden burst of heat. She steadied herself and tightened her grip on the staff.

Klaus stepped forward. The ground under him was dry now, steaming with leftover heat. He looked at Anna, his eyes serious.

”Ready for more?”

Anna nodded determination in her icy eyes. She raised her staff, and a circle of glowing runes appeared around her feet. The temperature dropped again, and shards of ice formed in the air. They pointed at Klaus, ready to strike.

Klaus smirked. He lifted his hand, and a small flame danced on his palm. The flame grew until it formed a barrier around him. The ice shards shot forward, colliding with the fire barrier. They melted before they could reach him.

Anna frowned but didnʼt stop. She moved her staff, and a stream of icy wind wrapped around her, forming a swirling shield. Klaus took a step and then vanished, reappearing behind her in an instant.

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Anna spun, surprised. Klausʼs hand was already reaching for her staff. She jumped back just in time, landing on an icy platform she created mid-air.

Klaus laughed. ”Youʼre fast, but letʼs see how long you can keep this up.”

Annaʼs breathing grew heavier, but her eyes shone with fierce energy. She pointed her staff at Klaus, and ice spikes shot out in rapid succession. Klaus dodged them, the ground under his feet cracking from the force of his movements.

This time, he didnʼt hold back. He unleashed a wave of fire that swept across the field, forcing Anna to raise her shield again. The heat clashed with her ice, steam filling the air between them.

”Ha... You are much more feisty than I anticipated,” Klaus said, slashing his sword and sending an arc of fire toward Anna. ”If you can defend against my next two attacks, it will be your win,” he added.

Annaʼs eyes narrowed as she raised her staff. A thick wall of ice shot up in front of her, blocking the fiery arc. The heat clashed with the ice, steam hissing and swirling around her.

Anna smiled knowing if she played her cards right, she would be able to defend the two attacks coming and secure the first win among her friends.