The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 1579: Forbidden Beast

Rhazor was pleasantly surprised when the Lava Wyvern transformed into a demi-human. Even more shocking, the monstrous Lava Wyvern he had just fought using three deadly techniques was actually female.

She had flowing red hair and beast-like red eyes. Her skin was crimson and covered in wyvern scales. Lava-like veins ran across her body, and two horns protruded from her forehead.

She also had dragon-like wings, but thanks to Rhazor’s bombardment, they were severely damaged.

Her body lay limp on the ground, her breathing coming in shallow patterns. Clearly, the next attack, regardless of where it came from, would have killed her.

Rhazor hesitated for a few seconds before letting out a sigh and then put away the petal and the entire Lotus of Destruction.

He flew down and landed on a boulder three meters away from the Wyvern Lady. He didn’t know if all of this was a trap, so it was better to be safe than sorry.

"Who are you, and why wait until you are at death’s door before begging for your life?" Rhazor asked, his arms crossed over his chest.

The Wyvern Lady didn’t answer immediately. She first painfully lifted her body and sat down. Then, with a tired gaze, she looked at Rhazor, and after some internal struggle, or perhaps searching for the right words, she asked,

"Are you a Forbidden Beast?"

Rhazor blinked a few times before shaking his head.

"No, I am not. I am a human."

He didn’t mind that his question had been answered with another question. After all, he could kill her at any moment he wanted, so he answered her question.

Judging by the frown that appeared on her face, Rhazor knew she was conflicted about something.

"Why did you ask?" Rhazor questioned.

Yet again, the Wyvern Lady answered with a question of her own.

"If you are not a Forbidden Beast, then how can you use Forbidden Flames?"

Rhazor looked at her strangely for a few seconds before smiling.

"Because they are my flames. I awakened them a couple of years ago. I have the power to wield Forbidden Flames."

"Nonsense." The Wyvern Lady frowned.

"From the history of Forbidden Beasts, nobody aside from Forbidden Beasts could wield Forbidden Flames. The only time someone who isn’t a forbidden beast was able to wield our flames was when that man called the Paragon came to our universe and wielded Forbidden Flames like us."

She paused and narrowed her eyes at Rhazor.

"Only the Paragon could wield Forbidden Flames aside from Forbidden Beasts."

Her eyes narrowed further, and when she saw Rhazor smile, her eyes widened. Realisation dawned on her, and for a moment, Rhazor felt as though her soul was trying to leave her body.

"No way you are the Paragon," she said, choosing denial over the truth.

The idea that the person she had tried to kill was actually the one who had given her race a chance of survival was simply too much to bear. If she were still in the Forbidden Universe, she would have been struck down by the Forbidden Dao.

The universe knew that the Forbidden Universe had been destroyed by the Doom Universe. And now, they also knew that the Doom Universe had been destroyed by the Paragon after Klaus revealed that fact.

However, what they didn’t know was that the Paragon, unlike how he had been ridiculed and attacked in this universe, had been welcomed like a king in the now-destroyed Forbidden Universe.

The first time Paragon went there was during the Primordial Era. He had accidentally fallen into a wormhole and was transported there. When he arrived, instead of feeling out of place, he felt as though he had finally come home.

They welcomed him as one of their own, a key reason why, when he later discovered what the Doom Universe had done, he became furious and brought them to their knees.

All Forbidden Beasts respected the Paragon, so attacking him and nearly injuring him made the Wyvern Lady feel terrible.

"So you are a Forbidden Beast, huh?" Rhazor smiled and walked toward her.

"I must ask, however, how did you find yourself in this universe and in such a state? The last time I checked, Forbidden Beasts cannot live in this universe. How are you here and alive at that?"

"Alive?" A pale expression appeared on the Wyvern’s face. "I didn’t survive, Lord Paragon. I was imprisoned here and stripped of my bloodline, true nature, and cultivation base," she gritted her teeth as she said that.

Rhazor didn’t mind how her tone suddenly changed. He had recalled enough memories of his first incarnation to know that Forbidden Beasts respected him. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t have given him four of their deadliest flames and several other elements.

"Icon, heal her," Rhazor said, and Icon heeded his command.

Suddenly, the Wyvern felt her body begin to heal. This caused her eyes to widen in shock.

"Tell me, how did you come to this universe?"

"I followed someone from this universe from the forbidden Universe after he killed a friend of mine and took something that belonged to her.

I was so angry that I disregarded all the warnings left behind by our leaders. I thought that because of my strength, I could roam this universe unhindered.

But I was mistaken.

The Heavenly Dao, as the Paragon described it, was merciless. I was first stripped of my bloodline and true nature as a Lava Dragon. My innate talents were sealed, and my cultivation was downgraded to the rank of a god.

As if that wasn’t enough, I started to forget who I was, and after several years had passed, you could clearly say that I had lost myself.

That was until you struck me with the Forbidden Flames. It jolted me awake, and that was when I started recovering my memories.

That said, I will soon return to my former state since I am still under the suppression of the Heavenly Dao, so it would be best if you killed me now.

However, please, if you ever meet the one named the [Seven-Eyed Demon General], get revenge for me."

Rhazor said nothing for a few minutes before asking a question instead of accepting her proposal.

"What happened to the last remaining chunks of the Forbidden Universe after its destruction? It has been many years since I was there, so I would love to know."

The Wyvern nodded.

"After the destruction, the remaining chunks were taken under the control of several powerful Forbidden Beasts. Some of them later perished, including my friend.

However, some of us still remain, at least a few million, if the influx of humans coming there hasn’t affected us more than the destruction already has.

"So there are still Forbidden Beasts in the Forbidden Universe, huh? Wonderful."

Rhazor smiled, knowing the Heavens had answered prayers he never even knew he would make in this life or the next.

He studied the Wyvern for a few more minutes before sighing.

"You know, when Grand Forbidden King Zazzle gave me the Forbidden Elements, I promised him that one day I would help your kind find a better home. I failed once by allowing the Doom Universe to attack your universe and kill countless others.

This time, I will not allow the remaining Forbidden Beings to face such destruction again. So I will help you, and in return, you will help me."

Rhazor paused and took a deep breath.

"I will restore everything that was taken from you and make sure the Heavens have no hold over you. In return, you will fight for me. Do you accept this offer?"