The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 1552: Devil’s Maw

The Devil’s Maw is one of the most dangerous places in the human universe. Many said it was an ancient realm; some said it had once been a functioning society, while others said it was the tomb of a very powerful Flame Elemental cultivator.

Many things had been said about it, but one thing was certain: the Devil’s Maw was dangerous and only allowed those up to the Universal God stage to enter.

Supremes and Celestials aren’t allowed there. Those who tried to force their way in died gruesome deaths. So, most of the people who entered were gods and Demigods.

It was even said that aside from the name Devil’s Maw, many also called it God’s Grave. After all, thousands of gods had fallen there, and so no immortal, unless accompanied by gods and Demigods, dared go there.

When Klaus’s incarnation, named Rhazor, arrived at the space station where every warrior crazy enough to enter the Devil’s Maw first docked to buy resources, many eyes turned toward him.

A few immediately recognized him from the Blood Tournament.

However, those who had no idea who this redhead was started to sneer, some even showing envy toward the SS-Class spaceship he arrived in.

”Children these days. Just because they were fortunate enough to become a little stronger, they think they can play in the same pool as us gods,” a god sneered, his expression showing disdain.

”True. I wonder how long he will last in there.”

”If the three tribes don’t kill him, then the gods in there surely will. The Devil’s Maw is known for its danger, not because of only the monsters there, but because the monsters among humans are also part of it.”

”At the end of the day, he has only himself to blame for going in alone.”

Rhazor ignored the comments and insults being hurled at him and walked into a store.

”Welcome to my humble shop, young man. How can I be of help?” a man in his late fifties greeted the moment Rhazor entered his shop.

Rhazor nodded but remained calm despite the man being a Universal God. He hid his aura well, suppressing it to the peak of the Demigod stage, but Rhazor saw through him with a single glance.

Seeing that the man was probably hiding on this moon, he said nothing and focused instead on what he had come for.

”Hello, sir, I want to purchase a map and information about the Devil’s Maw. I don’t know if you can help me,” Rhazor said, knowing full well that marching into such a dangerous place unprepared was a bad idea.

The old seller nodded, walked to a shelf, picked up a small device, and returned to the counter. ”It is good that you came here first before venturing into such a dreadful place. Many came arrogantly and left, never to return again.”

He set the device on the table and raised three fingers. ”This map costs 3 million Universe Coins, and it covers all of the Devil’s Maw, at least in terms of the three zones.”

Rhazor furrowed his brow. ”Three zones?”

”Yes, there are three zones, each ruled by a tribe of very dangerous monsters. The first zone is ruled by the Naga Tribe, led by a very powerful Universal God-level Naga King. He has killed many gods from the human universe, and so a bounty has been placed on his head.”

”How much?” Rhazor asked, knowing full well he was pushing the limits of his level here.

While he had become an Immortal Monarch, going as far as fighting Universal Gods surrounded by many gods and Demigods was clearly overstepping his boundaries.

But Rhazor didn’t care. He wanted to know and perhaps see if he could get the bounty.

The old seller just smiled and answered him, ”Killing him is worth 100 billion God Coins, and any other god-level Naga is worth 50 billion God Coins, with the Demigods worth 10 billion God Coins each.”

”Wow, that is a lot of money.” Rhazor smiled, a bit stunned at how much was being paid to kill just the Naga King.

One hundred billion God Coins were equal to 10 trillion Universe Coins. That amount of money, Rhazor knew, could buy him many things.

”Forget it, kid, the Naga Tribe isn’t the worst in there. The second zone is occupied by the Devouring Ant Tribe, and it is ruled by the Planet Devouring Ant Queen. The bounty on her head is 250 billion God Coins.

”And the third zone is ruled by the Grim Wolf Tribe. The last time I checked, the Grim Wolf Alpha was worth 400 billion God Coins dead and a whopping 700 billion God Coins alive.

”It would do you no good to directly go after them, not when there are other deadly monsters in there, and even your fellow humans can be just as lethal.”

Rhazor nodded, but the seed of adventure had already been planted in his heart.

”Is there something else I should know? I am willing to pay for additional information.”

”That depends on how deep your pockets are, kid. There is low, medium, high, and very high information. Low would cost you 1 million Universe Coins, with each level above that costing ten times more. As for very high, you have to pay billions for it.”

Rhazor stood there for a few seconds before making his choice. ”Sell me the Very High Information. I want to stay safe in there, so the more I know, the better.”

The old seller nodded with a broad smile on his face. He waved his hand, and three digital red envelopes appeared.

”Take your pick, and the money will be deducted. Afterward, the contents will be sent to your communicator.”

Rhazor nodded and pressed his watch against the device on the table. At once, 1.1 billion Universe Coins were deducted from his account, and the information was transferred.

”Your payment covered the map and additional information I secretly added for you. Trust me, you will want to know the contents of that information.”

Rhazor nodded, picked up his map, and stored it away. ”Thank you, sir.”

”You are welcome, and good luck, kid.”

After Rhazor left the shop, the man smiled and nodded to himself. ’Brave kid, I hope you survive where you are going, and I hope you succeed in claiming a bounty.’

Outside, Rhazor first went to a restaurant and booked a private room before opening the information packet he bought.

Inside the packet, he found many interesting things. Aside from the locations of some treasures and places he shouldn’t go, most of the information focused on some dangerous humans who had entered the Devil’s Maw, some of whom also had bounties on their heads.

’Bone Flayer God, Skeleton Shaman, Gold Bone King... What kind of terrible names are these?’

Rhazor smirked as he read the names of the people he should avoid at all costs.

’Even though I have no plans to fight gods, if it comes to that, escaping won’t be a problem,’ he smirked and continued reading.

After an hour, he finished reading the 20,000-page packet and opened the second information packet that the old seller had added to his items.

Inside, Rhazor saw the name of an item that made him jump to his feet.

’Flame Dao Crystal.’

Yes, the secret information contained the location of a powerful crystal called Flame Dao Crystal.

Whoever came into possession of this crystal and absorbed it would have their Flame Law pushed to the Absolute stage, and with enough luck, they could even enter the Extreme stage.

’I must get my hands on this crystal.’ He left the restaurant and made his way toward the Devil’s Maw Portal.