The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Across the globe, people continue to watch in awe as Klaus dominates the Zombie King. His enjoyment was palpable, and it was clear to everyone witnessing his prowess.

"Is he even human? How is this possible?" In Arcadian City, the crowd watched in amazement as Klaus effortlessly overwhelmed the Zombie, which could barely defend against his relentless attacks.

"Of course, he's human—just a very, very handsome human," a young lady said, her gaze fixed on Klaus's projection on the screen. His white dreadlocks which were twisted by his mother continue to whip behind him.

"I can see why someone like Wood Princess Lucy would fall for him," another young lady added.

While the ladies were smitten, the reaction from the guys was quite different. They saw Klaus as a living nightmare—someone who would make their girlfriends rethink their affections.

Klaus embodied the perfect young warrior: handsome, strong, and charismatic. In front of the entire world, he showcased all these qualities with undeniable flair.

Klaus had promised himself he would prove to the world that he deserved a place on the warrior ranking charts. Today, he was making that promise a reality, leaving no doubt about his place among the greatest.

"Hanna, have you changed your mind yet? You'll be spending more time with him, you know," Danny said, leaning in closer to Hanna, who was engrossed in watching Klaus dominate the battle with deadly precision.

"Danny, stop teasing her," Lily said, pulling Hanna closer.

"It's okay, Lily. I know he's just teasing me," Hanna replied, maintaining a calm demeanor. There was no longing or desire in her gaze—she genuinely had no lustful feelings toward Klaus.

Anna watched for a moment, and as if something clicked, she moved closer and placed a hand on Hanna's shoulder. She gave Danny an annoying look. Danny smiled and turned his attention back to Klaus, who was still pushing the Zombie Kingback, moving further from the chaos of the battlefield.

The Sages had successfully cleared the entire battlefield. Klaus's uncles had also dominated their foes. Uncle James had managed to disable a Zombie by cutting off its legs and one arm, reducing it to a crawling state. It didn't take long for Uncle Jojo and the others to bring down their opponents.

When they offered to help Klaus, he declined with a grin. He was having too much fun. This, however, was bad luck for the Zombie that Uncle Mark was facing.

After dealing with their enemies, the other uncles began ganging up on the second Earth Zombie. It was like target practice. Uncle Ziggy was the first to join in, while Uncle Jojo went to assist Dave Arcadian, who had managed to sever a hand of the Zombie King He was fighting.

Kofi and Henry, who were among the healthiest on the battlefield, continued to overwhelm their target with lethal attacks

Although it took time, they maintained control over the battle. They tried repeatedly to kill the Zombie, but it seemed to keep coming back to life no matter what they did. However, once Uncle Xian joined the fight, it was like a juggernaut had entered the fray. It didn't take long for them to bring down all the Zombie Kings.

They then moved on to clear the rest of the battlefield, taking down the remaining Zombie Generals. They offered to help the War Goddess next, but like Klaus, she refused their assistance. She was managing well on her own. Shortly after, the head of the Zombie Emperor went flying.

The War Goddess stood tall, her presence commanding respect as she looked over at Klaus, who was doing something quite unusual.

"Hey, Klaus, what are you doing?" the War Goddess asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.

"Nothing," Klaus replied casually, but he continued attacking the Zombie with no intention of killing it just yet.

'If I can understand how this dark crystal works,' Klaus thought, 'perhaps I can help Nadia create weapons that will be most effective against them.'

He focused on the dark crystal embedded in the Zombie's chest. Each time he landed a blow and the Zombie began to show signs of distress, the crystal would light up and heal it instantly. It was as if the crystal had an infinite supply of energy, but Klaus sensed there was more to it.

The crystal was indeed Humium, but it seemed to contain something beyond the potent energy he was familiar with. It was as though the crystal harbored another mysterious element.

'If I can wear it down, I might be able to examine it up close,' Klaus decided.

He intensified his attacks, pushing the Zombie to its limits. His strikes were relentless, designed to overwhelm and exhaust the creature. The dark crystal continued to glow and heal the Zombie, but Klaus was determined to get a closer look.

Klaus's attacks grew fiercer, each strike aimed to push the Zombie beyond its limits. The creature staggered under the relentless assault, the dark crystal glowing brightly with each impact. Despite the healing power of the crystal, Klaus could see that it was struggling to keep up with the damage he was inflicting.

As the battle raged on, Klaus noted that the crystal's glow seemed to pulse in rhythm with the Zombie's movements. The healing effect was powerful but not perfect—there were moments when the crystal flickered, revealing a brief crack in its defenses. Klaus focused on those moments, hoping they would reveal more about the crystal's nature.

He delivered a particularly powerful blow, causing the Zombie to lurch and the crystal to flare up violently. Klaus seized the opportunity and closed the distance. With a swift, precise strike, he shattered a part of the crystal's surface. For a brief instant, the crystal's true nature was exposed—a swirling mix of dark energy and an unfamiliar, shimmering substance.

The Zombie roared in pain, its healing abilities temporarily disrupted. Klaus's heart raced as he tried to make sense of what he was seeing. The shimmering substance seemed to be a form of energy he had never encountered before, intermingling with the Humium in a way that amplified its power.

'This is it,' Klaus thought, 'I need to study this closer.'

He pressed on with his attacks, determined to keep the Zombie from recovering while he examined the exposed crystal.

Suddenly, Klaus noticed the crystal dimming and turning transparent.

'So that was it,' Klaus realized. 'Humium has a healing factor too.' He understood that it was merely a Humium crystal embedded in the Zombie's chest.

'But this isn't right,' he thought. 'If the crystal was embedded, it means the Zombies are more than they appear.' He had a moment of clarity. It was clear that someone with great knowledge had placed those crystals there.

'No time to think about this now,' Klaus decided. 'Let me just finish this fight and then I can go plant my face somewhere peaceful'

With a powerful strike, Klaus severed the Zombie's head, sending it flying through the air. He watched as the head fell to the ground. he smiles cheerfully. He bent down and took the Zombie stone that fell while the soldiers started to cheer.

But just as he was about to sheathe his sword, something locked him in place. It happened so suddenly that he sensed nothing until it was too late.

From one side of the city walls, a blinding flash signaled the launch of a powerful projectile weapon. Klaus felt his body stiffen, unable to move.

His body shuddered, and then his star qi surged. In response, his Lotus flower appeared, but it was too late. A two-meter-long arrow made of pure gold was already in the air.

He threw the Lotus flower at the arrow, but it lacked the power needed, it was too sudden to fuel it with more energy. The arrow tore through the Lotus and continued its path toward him.

Klaus's eyes turned red as he tried to control the arrow with his mind, but he was too late. The arrow pierced through his chest drawing a gush of blood. His body froze and then started to fall back

As his body started to fall, he saw a masked figure up ahead, looking back at him before disappearing. The entire event happened in an instant.

"Klaus!"

"Little Brother!"

"Young Master!"

Shouts echoed across the battlefield, but it was too late. Klaus, with a calm expression, felt his eyes growing heavy. He fell backward, and the last thing he saw was the War Goddess with tears in her eyes, catching him in her embrace.

He had managed to achieve his wish of resting his face between her chest, but he couldn't enjoy it. He drew his last breath, slipping into the darkness.