The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

In the academy, when one faction challenges another, the penalty for the losing side is ten million Celestial points.

Naturally, the top-ranking factions have accumulated hundreds of millions of points over years of victories. This also means that these factions usually prefer to challenge each other for points.

Unfortunately, the Yin-Yang Palace faction is poor, both in the inner and outer sections.

In fact, at this very moment, the same situation is unfolding in the inner section.

The first, second, third, fourth, and seventh factions have banded together to teach the faction that dared to take Klaus as a member a lesson.

Only the fifth and sixth factions chose not to take up Hunter’s offer, opting to remain neutral.

Taking Klaus into their faction was seen as a bold move, but these factions wanted to teach the Yin-Yang Palace that it was a mistake.

Of course, the odds are stacked against them, and if they lose all five battles, they will fall into serious debt. They would all have to work extra hard just to fill the gap and pay off the debt to avoid becoming servants of these factions.

It’s the rules, and clearly, the rules favor the strong.

“I will count to ten. All those who want to join my side should step forward,” Ella declared.

Recognized by the faction leaders in the inner section as a master schemer, she had been allowed to take charge of the outer section campaign.

Naturally, Madison, Mason, and the other high-rankers disliked the idea of being her subordinates, but they had no choice but to comply with their faction leaders’ orders.

Miguel clenched his fist and turned to the members behind him.

“Don’t fall for her words. I know for a fact she is just trying to divide us. So let’s not fall for her schemes. We are the Yin-Yang Palace, so let’s stand together and fight back. Even if we lose, we will still maintain our dignity,” Miguel voiced his resolve, which seemed to have shaken a few people.

“Tsk, dignity is only needed when you don’t have to be in 50 million debt. Trust me, the moment you guys can’t pay, you will be forced to become our servants.

It will be best if you join as a member fast before you become a servant who won’t hold any value in my eyes,” Ella said.

“ONE.”

The members of the Yin-Yang Palace began to rethink their loyalty.

“I don’t want to become a servant. I want to become strong, and the only way is to join the strong. I am out of here,” a member said, running off to join Ella’s side.

“Me too. I came here to become strong, not to become a worker whose purpose is to pay debt,” another person jumped ship.

“When all the factions rejected me, the Yin-Yang faction took me in. Because of this, I will stay to the bitter end,” a young man said, standing his ground.

“Tsk, I don’t want to become a worker. I am out of here.”

“I knew this faction was done for the moment I joined. Glad I get to leave while I still can.”

“Traitors. This faction was your home all this time, yet because of some loser legacy stating terms, you chose to jump ship,” a young lady wielding an axe cursed at the members running from the Yin-Yang Palace faction.

“Pray I don’t get my hands on you. I will cut you all into chunks.”

Naturally, most people walked away from her. Just like Klaus, she had also joined the faction to rid herself of the authoritarian nature of the top factions.

Nobody knows why she never climbed the ranks or stairs even after becoming a Saint.

“I am out of here,” another member said.

Soon, hundreds began to move. They all wanted to be on the winning side, so they left. Even if Klaus were around, they would have made the same decision.

Why?

Because this year, the Yin-Yang Palace had the fewest members joining. In fact, after Klaus and his pals joined, the other factions made sure nobody joined them again.

Now, they had only 1,700 members, and within one minute, 1,500 jumped ship, leaving only 200, Klaus and his pals included.

“Looks like some people are actually reasonable and chose to jump ship while it was being offered kindly,” Mason commented on the side, smiling at the 191 members standing opposite them.

With Klaus and his pals not around, the Yin-Yang Palace could boast only 191 members. But they could also boast 191 true and loyal members who wouldn’t budge despite the odds stacked against them.

Miguel, who was acting as leader while Klaus was away, turned and looked at those who chose to remain behind.

“You guys can go, and nobody will blame you. Looking at the situation, we don’t have a shot at winning,” Miguel said, shaking his head.

“Don’t worry, Brother Miguel, we choose to stay because we believe in this faction. No amount of scheming will ever change our minds,” a young lady said, smiling.

“Yes, Brother Miguel, I choose to stay because this is where I can call home. Don’t worry, if those traitors come after us, we won’t treat them as friends at all.”

“Indeed. I naturally wanted to chop some people up with my axe; this will give me the chance to do it.”

“Too bad death isn’t permanent, or I’d love to send a few to the afterlife,” a young lady dressed in black, with a black death scythe in her grip, said coldly.

Her remark brought a chill to the area, making some people step away from her.

“Don’t worry, guys, we’re all on the same team. I won’t claim your lives,” she said with a smile and then turned to the other five factions standing opposite them.

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“The same cannot be said for you guys, though.”

Her words sent chilling shockwaves in their direction, subconsciously making many move back.

“Hazel, stop playing around. We have to get serious here,” another young lady stepped forward, standing in front of the one called Hazel.

“Fine, Nyx, but don’t blame me when I go on a killing spree,” Hazel said before storing her scythe away.

Miguel shook his head, taking in the faces of these two, along with the one with the axe, before turning toward Ella.

“Just because you have more members doesn’t necessarily mean you can win. So, as to the challenge, the Yin-Yang Palace accepts. Now let’s fight.”

Miguel’s axe appeared, and lightning started dancing around his arm and weapon.

Scarlet, Lin, Zing, Linda, Vida, and Lynn also took fighting stances. Omari, Lucas, and the rest of the members followed suit.

“Hahaha. To think you guys would be stupid enough. Fine,” Ella said, turning to her members along with the others in her alliance.

“Everyone, gang up on them and beat some sense into them!”

Immediately after she said those words, everyone charged toward Miguel’s group. They were numbered in the thousands, so naturally, there was only so much the smaller group could do.

However, just when the two teams were 10 meters apart, the temperature around them began to spike. Soon, the entire place turned hot.

Then, from a distance, a large fire dragon appeared, and standing atop its head was Klaus, who smiled, amused at the happenings on the ground.

“Your savior is here.”