The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 403 Preparing for another Tribulation

Queen Lunara stood there, gazing at Klaus as he continued to form hand seals. It wasnʼt just her—Queenie also stood there, watching him as if she were witnessing something forbidden for the first time.

The only person who seemed to be taking it well was Ohema.

Of course, she had seen Klausʼs madness many times, so she was somewhat used to it. Klaus was simply an entity that nobody could fully understand.

”Donʼt sweat it, Mom. Heʼs just that weird; youʼll get used to it,” Ohema said, a proud smile on her face.

”What do you mean?” Queen Lunara asked.

”If he says he can cure his sister, then just trust him. He will do it,” Ohema said.

”Iʼm not talking about that... What did he mean when he said they should have the tribulation now?” she asked, narrowing her gaze at Ohema.

”He knew Queenie has an Asura constitution, Mom, and because of that, he has reason to believe the heavens would try to kill her during her tribulation... But donʼt worry, he wonʼt let that happen.”

”And you trust him?” Queen Lunara asked.

”Of course, he is my husband, after all. But even if he wasnʼt, He not only saved me, but he also gave me a cultivation technique that I can use to cultivate the Poison Body.” Ohema said with a smile

”You two should talk after he helps Sister.” She wanted to hide some things, but she knew her mother. The woman could be unreasonable at times, so she had to say something while pushing the rest onto Klaus.

Just as the mother and daughter were having their back-and-forth conversation, Klaus formed the last hand seal. A red rune appeared in his hand, glowing red like blood. Explore stories on empire

He turned to Queenie, who was silent, looking at him with many questions. But today, Klaus wasnʼt about to answer any questions.

He was about to make a very difficult decision that would determine her fate—or, more accurately, their fate.

After all, while he didnʼt know it yet, he had found yet another Star light. Depending on Queenieʼs decision, Klaus might be one step closer to achieving the goals he had set before entering his first reincarnation, or he might fail before he even began.

It all came down to one important question.

”Queenie, do you trust me?” Klaus asked, no longer teasing or playing around.

The question was vital for what Klaus wanted to do next, so he had to ask. If she didnʼt have complete trust in him, he wouldnʼt be able to proceed, which, in turn, would mean Queenie would face death in her upcoming tribulation.

Klaus needed her complete trust. Even though they barely knew each other, he was certain she was someone crucial to him. His third incarnation as the Asura god confirmed this, so he had to do whatever it took to save her.

The important question, though, was whether Queenie trusted him enough. So he asked and waited for her response.

Queenie stood there, staring at Klaus without blinking. It took a full ten minutes before she finally blinked and spoke.

”For some reason, I feel like I can 100% trust you, which is both scary and shocking. And for some reason, I also feel like I should tie you down and give you a good beating.

”It feels like something Iʼve wanted to do for a very long time, even though weʼve only known each other for a few days,” Queenie said, making Queen Lunara and Ohema raise an eyebrow.

ʼJust a few days, and youʼve already kissed him?ʼ That was the question running through their minds. But they kept quiet, waiting to hear her decision.

”I donʼt know who you are, Klaus, but deep down, I know I can trust you completely, even with my life. So, Iʼm going to follow my heart and trust you.

But if I die trusting you, my ghost will haunt you every single night.”

Klaus smiled upon hearing her answer. Queen Lunara and Ohema did the same. Her response was amusing, despite the tense situation.

”Mother-in-law, I suppose you have a place where we can have the tribulation?” Klaus turned to Queen Lunara and asked.

”Of course, but youʼre not planning on having the tribulation with her, are you?” she asked.

”Of course not,” Klaus smiled. ”She will be sitting this one out while I handle the tribulation for her,” he added, leaving everyone, including Ohema, stunned with jaws hanging open.

”You are not serious, Klaus; this is a tribulation for an Ascendant. You canʼt handle it at your current level,” Queenie said, her face tense.

”You said you trust me completely, so let me handle this. The heavens and I are like best buds; this will be a breeze,” Klaus laughed before turning back to his mother-in-law.

”Kindly take us there and ensure nobody disturbs us until I give the order,” Klaus said. He was about to gamble his life and didnʼt want these moon people to cause trouble for him.

”Are you sure?” Ohema asked, worry etched across her face. ”If something happens to you, I wonʼt be able to face your mother,” she added.

”Donʼt worry, love, I will be fine,” Klaus said reassuringly, then looked at his mother-in-law.

She sighed and waved her hand. In the next moment, they were standing atop a towering mountain structure. Klaus quickly glanced around, taking in the scenery.

”Looks like humans have a long way to go if they want to achieve space travel,” he muttered.

It felt like a world of humans all around him, unlike how the human scientist had described it to be. To them, the moon was just dust condensed somehow.

It was said one couldnʼt breathe on the moon, but Klaus was breathing just fine, and the spiritual qi he was absorbing was surprisingly potent.

If he were to spend a year there, he could form all nine Star Cores without using external energies like cores.

The place was truly made for cultivation. Of course, it had its own challenges, and Klaus planned to learn more about them later.

”Your last tribulation—how many stages were there?” Klaus asked, turning to Queenie.

”Six stages,” Queenie replied, making Klaus nod thoughtfully.

[Brat, if you join her in the tribulation, it will become something entirely different. Donʼt waste your time by knowing how her previous one went. Just brace yourself for the heavensʼ cruelty. The tribulation of an Asura Born is no joke.]

Klaus sighed, then turned to Ohema and her mother.

”Whatever happens, donʼt enter the tribulation. Even if my life is at stake, do not interfere.” The mother and daughter nodded. Klaus nodded back. In the next moment, they vanished and reappeared 20 kilometers away.

”Are you ready?” Klaus asked, turning to Queenie.

”I am, but are you sure about this?”

”Donʼt worry; when Iʼm done, the heavens will think a million times before setting their sights on you,” Klaus smiled. ”Sit in a lotus posture and release all defenses around your soul,” he instructed.

Queenie obeyed, doing as she was told. Klaus extended his hand, letting the blood-red rune merge with her forehead.

The moment the rune entered her forehead, the sky darkened, and tribulation clouds began to form. Klaus looked up and smiled.