The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 1269: Xar’kul

Because it was the finals, they allowed an hour for both Klaus and Xar’kul to relax and recover.

Of course, one hour isn’t enough time to rest. However, it was good enough to let them calm down a bit before going into battle again. It is the finals after all. Only one would walk out alive…

Klaus used that time to review the information he had on Xar’kul.

The bastard is a monster for sure. However, he would also be meeting a monster whose strength can’t be quantified.

In the end, Klaus concluded that if he put in just a little bit of Void Manipulation, he would be able to end the poor bastard in no time.

Soon, the time to put his theory to the test had come.

The Arena for the final battle is extremely large, with thousands of spectators jacked and ready to experience a battle of a lifetime.

The arena has also been reinforced to tank more force than the previous ones.

This is the final battle in the Blood Tournament.

After today, the next one will be in four months’ time. Naturally, that can only mean that after this battle, many who made it their weekly entertainment would have to wait for four months.

That is unacceptable, but they have nothing else to say, so the least they can do now is enjoy this last battle and hope it will keep them happy for the next four months.

Klaus and Xar’kul stood facing each other.

On one side, there is a handsome redhead whose appearance and nature as a criminal seem to contrast with his nature. If anything, Klaus should be regarded as a prince of an entire planetary system or even a star system.

Even making him the prince of an entire galaxy is worthy of his good looks. One could say he is wasting his potential being a criminal.

Looking away from Klaus, one could see a hunched, beastlike, but unnervingly humanoid warrior whose crimes can’t even be said out loud. His skin is totally black and thick like obsidian. There are cracked void-flesh laced with glowing frost-blue runes.

On his chest, there is a gaping hole where a heart should be. The sight is distasteful to even the eye.

As for his head, he has an elongated skull with no mouth, only a vertical slit emitting cold breath.

He has four primary arms—two ending in scythe-like void-ice blades. There are also two secondary arms folded against his ribs, used for grappling.

His spine is sharp, crystalline ice protrusions, and his feet are talons that freeze the ground whenever he takes a step.

‘His appearance is already scary enough to scare even an Immortal off,’ Klaus chuckled, his mind moving back to when he was young,

‘Venom is going to be piss if he sees this bastard.’

Xar’kul is indeed a monster, standing with a body that holds so much power.

“I am just going to say it since you will soon be dead anyway,” Klaus took a step forward and summoned his [Flame Eater Bow]. Then, instead of ten spears, he summoned ten golden arrows—the same kind he used in the battle against Ildrr.

“Did you have any idea that after the gene therapy you would look like this, or was this a result of the side effects of your transformation?”

Although Klaus had seen a lot of ugly warriors in his many lives, Xar’kul’s looks seemed to baffle him. He could only wonder just why someone would choose to look that way, all because of power.

Naturally, Xar’kul said nothing. He merely stood there, his breath coming in short gasps. Every breath in and out releases cold mist that freezes the air around him.

Klaus smiled, unsure of how to feel.

After a short while, the same lady who made the announcement hours ago appeared again, holding a mic. This time, she is practically naked. She only had a thin pair of pants and a nearly transparent bra.

Her gaze looked on Kent as if he were the only one there.

“Looks like you made it to the finals,” she said, and Klaus nodded with a smile…

“That I did. And I didn’t even use my sword skills.”

The lady smiled, almost feeling her heart ready to explode. She had been charmed by Klaus’s good looks and incredible strength.

“I have no doubt you are telling the truth. However, your next opponent is the slayer of Leviathan himself.” She turned and looked at Xar’kul before continuing. “How sure are you of winning this battle?”

“If I put in 100% of my power, then the big guy will be on the ground in less than ten minutes,” Klaus spoke with confidence and slight amusement, making everyone wonder if he indeed meant what he said.

Many believe him, while others think he is overestimating himself.

In the end, he can only prove himself to everyone by defeating Xar’kul.

The lady ignored Xar’kul, probably because she was afraid of him, and just focused on Klaus and what she was there to say.

“As to whether you can indeed do as you said, it will depend on how much effort you put in and how much you wish to win. However, while that is none of my business, I want you to know that I am rooting for you to win.

That said, the Black Cartel Auction will take place three hours after the Blood Tournament, so all who have been invited should head to the Dangling City right after.”

She paused and turned to Klaus. “If you manage to win, then your seat in this month’s Black Cartel Auction is secured. Also, you will have a 15% discount on your first purchase.”

Klaus nodded, while Xar’kul just stood there staring at Klaus with cold and dangerous eyes.

“I will be sure to grab this opportunity then,” Klaus said with a smile before turning to Xar’kul.

“No hard feelings, but know your death will get me a 15% discount. That is more than enough to be worth your useless life, at least.”

This time, Xar’kul reacted. He lifted one frost dagger and pointed it at Klaus. “Prepare to die, bug.” His voice was cold as it slipped into Klaus’s mind.

“We shall see about that, big guy.”

Just when Klaus said that, the robot appeared and turned red. Xar’kul changed his stance, ready to dash forward when the light turned green.

Klaus stood still, waiting for the light to turn blue.

When it did, he made a gentle motion with his hand, and four flame balls appeared—Orange (Chaotic Nirvana Flame), White (Soul Fury Flame), Deep Red (Void Incineration Flame), and Golden Silver (Primordial Desolation Flame)—forming a halo behind him.

Klaus decided to unleash all four flame spirits from the start.

Suddenly, the light turned green, and Xar’kul vanished into the void.

‘And so it began.’