The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 1527: Intense Standoff (1)

The first half of the 25th Heavens Army was banished for 1,000,000 years, never to return to their families until they have served their sentence or the Grim Judge pardons them.

However, looking around now, over 200,000 more had arrived.

This time, however, 96 Supremes and 2 Celestials were on the enemy side. Their presence left Hunter and his team in a grim state.

The Grim Judge passed his judgment, but can he pass another judgment, especially against 96 Supremes? The answer is no, and the Grim Judge knew that.

However, why did he look calm despite the odd stares directed back at them? The standoff should have made him panic. After all, it looks quite intense.

Hunter sent Uncle Ziggy away and offered to send Lady Elysia to his Puppet Workshop, but she said no. She could still fight and perhaps kill a few more gods and demigods.

A Celestial with a tattooed face walked to the front of the line, where behind him stood one more Celestial, 96 Supremes, over 4,000 gods, and tens of thousands of demigods and Immortals.

He was the Commander of the 25th Heaven’s Army, Celestial Commander Shat. His gaze landed on Hunter’s team and sneered.

”Looks like you are finally at the crossroads, Mad Hunter,” he spoke, a look of disdain on his face.

”20,000 years ago, you managed to escape thanks to the now-dead Queen of the Death Angel Race. That bitch dares go against the Heavens Court. Today, you cannot and will not escape alive.”

Hunter stepped forward, a smile on his bloody face.

”Oh really? From where I stand now, I think leaving here alive wouldn’t be a problem. The question you should ask is, how many of you would be walking out of here alive?”

Call it a bluff, but when it comes to aura farming, Klaus would have to learn from his father. That man could make a dangerous moment appear small with mere words.

Today, however, he was up against an unbreakable wall.

”Big talk for a mere demigod. Or do you think killing a mere Supreme makes you unstoppable?”

Hunter lifted his head and laughed like a maniac. ”No, no, I think you are mistaken about something, old man. I am not saying I am unstoppable. I just know that today is not the day I die. Or do you think I would have let you guys ambush us knowing death is certain?”

Celestial Commander Shat frowned, a part of him sensing danger. And he wasn’t the only one. The second Celestial and the Supremes felt there was a hidden meaning to what Hunter said.

”In the face of absolute strength, all forms of schemes are useless, Mad Hunter. Now, allow me to claim your life and show the Paragon that even his loved ones aren’t safe from my wrath.”

”Your wrath?” Hunter furrowed his brow. ”I thought you were here following the orders of that stinky-mouthed idiot who calls himself the Celestial Supreme.”

”YOU DARE!”

A terrible pressure descended from Celestial Commander Shat, crashing down on Hunter and his teammates. He aimed to crush them all and be done with it for daring to insult the most exalted person in his eyes.

To the Heavens Legion, the Celestial Supreme was the most exalted person. They respected him with all their hearts. So, for someone to insult him like that while the entire universe was watching, his fury exploded.

However, it took him a moment to notice something alarming.

Despite exerting his full strength to send down his pressure, Hunter and his team stood calm, almost as if they were standing before a mortal.

”How—” he asked, but to his horror, Hunter raised his hand and waved at him while mouthing a word he would never forget.

”BYE.”

The next second, a spear came out of nowhere and stabbed through his head, killing him instantly. Just like that, a powerhouse that the universe could count on was killed, all because they didn’t want to let two demigods and five immortals pass.

The 25th Heaven’s Army took a step back, their backs breaking into a cold sweat.

Just then, a hand appeared from the void and pulled back the spear while the body was tossed toward Hunter.

”Make good use of it, little bro.”

Hunter caught and tossed the body into his Puppet Workshop, a smile playing on his face. ”Thanks, big brother.”

Big brother?

Everyone was tense, and even Lady Elysia became tense.

Hunter was an outstanding talent, but that was because of his remarkable achievements. Before him, his six siblings had also made names for themselves. Each of them could be considered an accomplished warrior.

So, hearing that one of said warriors had appeared, everyone wondered which of them it was.

Of course, they soon became aware of which among the three senior brothers had decided to come to his kid brother’s rescue.

A handsome man with long crimson-red hair flowing down his back, two thin braids hanging beside his face, and a tall, athletic physique stepped out of the void, a crimson spear held firmly in his grip.

”The Crimson Asura Spear Saint.”

The remaining Celestial panicked, her legs shaking like a massage chair as she stared back at the man.

They were both Celestials, but considering she ranked 1,002 on the Ancient Celestial Warrior Chart while the man before her ranked 78, it made her panic.

The urge to run overwhelmed her mind. However, considering she was being watched by the entire universe, she swallowed her fear.

’Damn it, what is he doing here?’ she cursed inwardly.

”Azai, what are you doing here? Aren’t you part of the Neutral Faction? Are you breaking the neutrality rule and going against the entire Righteous Faction? Aren’t your kind afraid of retaliation from the Righteous Faction?”

Many others who had the same thought waited to hear from Azai. After all, if he were indeed here while also a member of the Neutral Faction, then there would be a war soon.

So his answer was the determining factor in whether a war would ignite.

Azai smirked and flicked his hand, and an ID card appeared. ”I am indeed here to protect my little brother. However, I didn’t come as a prince of the Blood Demon Race. I am here as a mercenary.”

His smile widened. ”As a matter of fact, since everyone is watching, I think it is the right time I announce that I, Azai, the 3rd Prince of the Blood Demon Race, have stepped down as a prince and left the Blood Demon Race to become a mercenary.”

”In simple terms, so the stinky-mouthed Celestial Supreme would understand, I am no longer a part of the Blood Demon Race.”

Celestial Vice Commander Augusta trembled in sheer anger, yet her body shuddered with fear. If Azai was no longer a part of the Blood Demon Race, then didn’t that mean he could kill all of them, and there would be no backlash leading back to the Blood Demon Race?

The realisation struck like a hammer.

Hunter flew forward and stopped beside his big brother, and the two hugged. ”I missed you, big bro.”

”I know. That is why I am here.” Azai smiled and nodded toward Lady Elysia, who also nodded back. She had heard all kinds of amazing things about this man from Hunter, so she knew he was Hunter’s favourite sibling.

”Enough hugging, Hunter. The wolves are here.”

The moment he said that, the void began to open all over the place, and from within, powerful auras descended.

”It would be great if you and your wife went back to your little workshop.”

”No, we will fight to the end.” Lady Elysia appeared beside Azai and Hunter, her sword held firmly in her grip.

Azai nodded and smiled. ”Too bad Hunter met you before I did.”

Just then, a horde of Supremes numbering in the dozens and a few Celestial beings appeared through the void portals, some arriving in spaceships.