[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group":3,"chapter-infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-chapter-124":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Infinite Faith System: Join the Divine Chat Group",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1373254,1815,"Chapter 124: The Sacrifice Begins, and the Fallen Angel Lucifer Appears!","infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-chapter-124",124,"\u003Cp>No one escapes illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless, of course, they are no longer human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of military officials stood before the church emissary, pressing him with nervous curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do we really have to swallow something... or swear some sort of cursed oath to join the Church?\" one of them asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hannahsi replied in a calm, even tone, \"I believe I’ve made it very clear what is required to join. There’s a well-known saying in our Church:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’True divinity cannot be fathomed or measured by mankind.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because God is above all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any other god—before the Eternal God—is a hypocrite, a charlatan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They need rituals, temples, objects of power—anything to amplify their so-called greatness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That in itself proves their insignificance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But our God? We do not force anyone. All who enter the Church are brothers to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, he leapt backward and vanished through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his body was plump, his agility—hundreds of times more fluid than an ape’s—left the entire room stunned into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Maisel,\" said a hawk-nosed senator with a smirk, \"our political faction intends to join the Eternal Church. It saves money, saves time—and only a fool would refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they had been won over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angels and demons were no longer myths—they had seen them firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If even those stories were true... then what else might be possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a god can stand against another god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them secretly assumed the Eternal God was just another superpower trying to intervene in human affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what truly satisfied these old political foxes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eternal Church didn’t try to take their power away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when guns and bombs were no longer effective against heresy... well, what other option was left?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name of the Eternal Church exploded into public view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Events of truly epoch-making significance always send shockwaves through the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the incident involving the Angel Gabriel, who had been publicly captured and exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outrage rippled through the Catholic population. Many accused the Eternal Church of blasphemy and feared it would bring global catastrophe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, a modern-day holy war began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, many of the politicians and bureaucrats who had long upheld Catholicism turned against it, instead voicing unwavering support for the Eternal Church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can’t let them be so arrogant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right... The Eternal Church is just the devil in disguise! We must rescue the angel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we save Lord Gabriel, we’ll be honored in Heaven! I’d die for that honor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, gather your weapons! We’re going to destroy this demonic cult!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the top floor of a high-rise building, two figures sat near the window, watching the chaos unfold below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shouting was loud and clear, echoing up from the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantine glanced sideways at his companion and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still think the world is unshakable? Water wears down even the hardest stone. No matter how strong a wall is, it will eventually crack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Capturing the Angel Gabriel had shaken the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, another angel had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, this one was smarter—constantly jumping between hosts, never revealing his true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They called him the Son of God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To mortals, these so-called gods appeared intelligent, radiant, and holy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in truth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all just tools of the Son of God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midnight snorted coldly. Disgust shimmered in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are always traitors—whether angel or human. Who would’ve thought the real betrayer of mankind... was us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When humans are driven to desperation, they make extreme choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’ll call upon angels—or demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But invoking such entities is one thing... banishing them is another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of these beings depart willingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And over time, cracks will start to appear in the very fabric of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something even Midnight hadn’t anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really don’t get it,\" she said. \"You just had to hold a ritual. Why broadcast it on national TV?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could you possibly gain from this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was clearly displeased with Constantine’s strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, it was reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catholicism had followers not just in the country—but across the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was like kicking a hornet’s nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backlash would be immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantine gave a faint smile, flicked away his cigarette, and said confidently, \"That’s exactly the reaction I wanted. But we’re just getting started... It’s not hot enough yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glowing ember from his cigarette traced a glowing arc through the air before vanishing into the darkness below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protests. Demonstrations. Riots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spirit of \"freedom and democracy\" was on full display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some radical groups even tried to storm the headquarters of the Eternal Church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as they reached the parking lot—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A handsome man appeared beside one of their trucks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He punched it once, crumpling the metal like paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the angry mob fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can continue your tantrum,\" the man said with a cold smile, \"but please—don’t interrupt our worship, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was arrogance in his tone. And overwhelming disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shot rang out from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sniper!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was everyone’s first thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding flash of white light flickered in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bullet had been split in half and dropped harmlessly to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the crowd could even react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious believer had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blood-curdling scream echoed as a severed, steaming head was flung onto the road, landing beside a discarded sniper rifle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, all the passion... all the fanaticism evaporated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how bold someone acts when waving a flag—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When faced with real death, fear always wins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets were packed with people trying to flee the area in a frenzied panic—desperate to escape this terrible place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a voice echoed from the Eternal Church’s building:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t you question our God?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In three days, at the grand altar, we’ll sacrifice both demons and angels to Him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s see if their masters—God or Satan—dare to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just hope you believers won’t cry when you’re disappointed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That same message quickly spread to national TV broadcasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within an hour, the entire world was gripped by a single thought:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days from now... the Eternal God will descend during the ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the question on everyone’s lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will God or Satan respond to the challenge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a shared sense of melancholy. Many felt a silent, gnawing dread... as if humanity was destined to lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one had ever seen God or Satan—not directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything they knew came from legends and scriptures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when a well-known scholar appeared on a global talk show and posed a chilling question:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are Satan and God truly the supreme beings they’re said to be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, why has the angel Gabriel been imprisoned for two days without any divine intervention?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why have hundreds of demons been slaughtered without Satan ever appearing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are these legends just that—legends?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or are they hiding... avoiding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words sent shockwaves through the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even devout priests began to waver in their faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop the Eternal Church’s skyscraper...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gabriel, wings dull and grey, hung suspended near the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of followers surrounded her, meticulously applying color to her feathers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantine frowned as he inspected the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phil, focus. The paint needs to be even—no blotches or gimmicks. Make sure the photoluminescent coating covers every feather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax, Master Constantine,\" replied Phil, a woman obsessed with handcrafts. \"I’ve spent days perfecting this. Don’t worry—I’ve got it under control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phil worked fervently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under her care, Gabriel’s wings slowly regained their luster, though the divine glow remained corrupted. To mortals, however, they appeared beautiful again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gabriel, meanwhile, kept muttering under her breath, humiliated beyond belief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being degraded like this—colored like a pet bird?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they kept changing the shade every time it looked \"off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If looks could kill, Constantine would’ve died a thousand deaths by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph... If it weren’t for those fools wanting to witness your ’divine holiness,’ we wouldn’t be wasting time playing dress-up with you,\" Constantine scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try struggling again. I’ll have no problem calling on more thunder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veiled threat worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gabriel fell quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew his power—his thunder had overwhelmed her before. Struggling would only bring more pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she wasn’t eager to provoke him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bright and cloudless morning dawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long-awaited ceremony began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An intricately built altar stood at the heart of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Government officials, now wearing ceremonial religious robes, gathered in the square. All were waiting in tense anticipation of divine grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10:00 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great bell tolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantine and his followers entered the plaza, escorting Gabriel to the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A priest beside him leaned in and whispered, \"Master Constantine, everything is ready. We can begin the sacrifice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantine adjusted his collar, walked to the front of the altar, and knelt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a solemn expression, he began to chant from the Eternal Ritual Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was his first time performing it, his voice was steady, full of reverence and devotion—as if caught in a divine dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first ritual concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world remained unchanged—no visions, no miracles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the second bell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere in the city, believers followed their divine envoys, kneeling to pray in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sacrificial creature—a monstrous demon—was brought forth and slaughtered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick, black blood splattered across the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Gabriel was brought forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mouth no longer gagged, her wounds still fresh, but her wings now glowed faintly from the polish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will never succeed,\" she hissed. \"God is the true and greatest deity...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chains clinked as they were unbound, one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gabriel felt her strength returning. Her wings unfurled with newfound energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of joy crossed her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took off into the air, crying out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"God, I beg you—guide this lost world with your light!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steel-and-concrete altar lit up, glowing with divine energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A radiant beam surged upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gabriel froze mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time itself seemed to stop around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within the crowd, a tall man in a crisp white suit stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden hair glistened in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked first at Constantine, still kneeling in worship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at Gabriel, suspended in divine light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curled into a cruel smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well... two old friends. It’s been a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps rippled through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantine turned slowly, eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you’re—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucifer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Fallen Angel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1732,"2026-06-05T21:52:16.833Z",1,"novelbin.me","25d19c13924a6d95cec94a989ca0a7e456977e972513946bea3d5845fbebaaa8","infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-chapter-125","infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-chapter-123",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finfinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-cover.jpg"]