Chapter 499: Why Is My Career Panel in a 2D Art Style? Chapter 234

Yet just now, Michael had learned from his companions that a third Dragon God had appeared in this world.

After a brief silence, he forced down his shock and asked: "Is the information from Shakti reliable?"

"He shouldn't lie to us, right?"

Gabriel was momentarily uncertain, but then she seemed to remember something and added weakly: "But it's said Hades was present too—they made this judgment together."

Upon hearing this, Michael immediately frowned.

Shakti, Hades

If either of them had been Odin instead, he might have believed it—but it was these two.

Shakti thrives on chaos, and Hades despises communication with other pantheons; Michael strongly suspected this rumor was fabricated to stoke conflict.

But in the end, this leader of angels set aside his personal emotions and said in a calm voice: "Treat it as true for now. Alert everyone to stay vigilant and report any anomalies immediately."

"Got it, I understand."

Gabriel nodded, then turned her pitiful gaze toward the blond man: "My lord Michael."

Before she could finish, Michael sighed and waved his hand: "Go on, and remember to bring me some too."

"Yay!"

Gabriel immediately raised both hands in cheer.

Seeing this, Michael silently shook his head.

His colleague was excellent in every way—except for her excessive craving for the delicacies of the mortal realm.

But whatever, after the Lord departed, everyone needed new spiritual anchors.

After watching Gabriel leave, Michael turned back to the 【System】 and couldn't help sighing deeply in his heart.

'Lord, if you're still out there, please answer my prayer.'

Though he still clung to a sliver of hope, he knew—

The Lord was dead.

And because of this, the angels could no longer replenish their ranks with fresh blood, while demons had developed the Demon Chesspiece technique; if things continued like this, Heaven would eventually be worn to death.

Thinking of this, Michael's face was instantly shrouded in gloom.

He had to find a way to save Heaven.

…

Niflheim.

Li Ang was unaware that the outside world was in turmoil because he had taken away Orphes.

"I wonder if it'll work."

Above the sky, he gazed down at the ice realm completely covered by the 【Principle of Zhou Tian Transformation】, his mind filled with doubt.

"But I think it should."

Thinking this, Li Ang couldn't help grinning.

My "I-think-so" power—activate!

Of all the abilities of the 【Immortal】, the most useful is surely 【From Hypothesis to Reality】.

This specialty, which Li Ang painstakingly obtained through a career change, was utterly cheating—and his success with 【Hundred Forms Alchemy: Divine Artifact Armament】 owed everything to it.

As the eight-trigram array covering all of Niflheim began to slowly rotate, a colossal roar instantly echoed across all nine realms.

Hearing the thunderous sound from nowhere, the Norse gods in Valhalla all looked up, bewildered, at those around them.

"What happened again?"

"I don't know."

Similar exchanges occurred among the gods; only Odin, Loki, and a few other powerful deities vaguely sensed something was amiss.

Odin stared at the towering tree stretching deep into the cloud layer and murmured: "The World Tree is trembling."

Although the Norse pantheon in the Demon High School world differs greatly from the original myths, the World Tree that pierces all nine realms still exists.

Yet now, this colossal tree—meant to have its roots gnawed through by Nidhogg only during Ragnarök—began to shake uncontrollably, as if something profoundly terrifying were unfolding.

In a certain sense, Li Ang's current actions were no different from Nidhogg's—and in fact, the blood flowing in his veins originated from Nidhogg of another world.

Under this bizarre circumstance, the worldline completed its closed loop.

As the 【Principle of Zhou Tian Transformation】 continued to operate, Li Ang's expression grew more serious, and beneath his feet, a metallurgical matrix rivaling the eight-trigram array unfolded.

【Spatial Opening】—the pinnacle of alchemy—activated its power to assist the Rinne Sharingan in reconstructing 【Tenma no Mihashira】.

One minute, two minutes, three minutes

Finally, after a long silence, Niflheim was violently torn from the World Tree, dragged along by the 【Principle of Zhou Tian Transformation】.

Hss—!

The World Tree shuddered as if in agony, and the remaining eight realms began to tremble as well.

Before the World Tree could react more violently, Niflheim was hurled into a pitch-black rift.

The next instant, Li Ang felt a new space appear within 【Tenno no Mihashira】—it was Niflheim.

【Successfully completed an epic alchemical operation. Career experience +125527】.

【Current career level: Bronze and Fire King lv8 (4936/180000)】.

Seeing the notification pop up on his career panel, Li Ang faintly smiled.

His idea was simple: rather than fabricating a space from nothing, why not use an existing one?

Niflheim was the test subject—and the result proved his idea was viable.

With this precedent, Li Ang could later incorporate the other eight Norse realms into 【Tenno no Mihashira】.

After all, those deities turned into 【Divine Destruction Tools】 need somewhere to live, don't they?

This was the idea that arose in Li Ang's mind after he discerned the true nature of the Divine Destruction Tools and noticed the odd structure of the DXD world.

Since Manfred could infuse biological tattoos into the 【Hundred Forms Incarnation】, he could similarly infuse them into the 【Heavenly Center】.

Ultimately, it was because after transforming into the 【Stellar Shepherd】, the 【Heavenly Center】 had truly become an extension of his body.

Not even just the Nine Realms of Norse mythology—Heaven, Hell, Sacred Mountains—all realms where divine systems reside could be absorbed into the 【Heavenly Center】.

Yet the total capacity of the 【Heavenly Center】 remained limited; even using 【Space Creation】 could not expand it infinitely, so he still had to carefully choose which worlds to store.

'I feel like I'm heading toward the path of a god above gods.'

Thinking that one day he might command numerous divine systems, Li Ang could not suppress a strange emotion rising in his heart.

If it were only a matter of the same title, surely that Emperor Io wouldn't mind, right?

And as Niflheim officially broke away from the Nine Realms, Odin finally understood why that group had recently prevented him and his kind from approaching this icy realm at the base of the World Tree.

They were digging up their own roots!

Realizing this, the white-haired elder's eyes darkened, and Loki's face grew so grim it seemed ready to drip water.

After a moment of silence, he spoke with a scowl: "Cooperate, Odin. If this continues, the entire Nine Realms will face disaster."

Hearing this, the white-haired elder glanced sidelong at his nominal brother and sighed: "I never expected you'd say that—but even if all the Norse deities combined, they still wouldn't be his match."

Though Li Ang had never displayed his strength, in Odin's eyes, if he could deceive the Infinite Dragon God Aphis, he must have some real ability.

Yet upon hearing Odin's words, Loki smirked with faint mockery: "Then ally with other divine systems— isn't that your specialty? Besides, I don't think he'll target only the Norse."

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Odin fell silent.

To be honest, even now he didn't know what the man who claimed to be the Infinite Dragon God's elder brother intended to do.

If they could uncover his purpose, it would greatly help with the coming situation.

As he pondered, a voice suddenly echoed in the space: "Turns out any Odin isn't anything good."

"!"

Odin and Loki both froze, then turned to see the very subject of their conversation standing nearby, smiling faintly.

Li Ang obviously wouldn't let Odin rally other divine systems—after all, even united, the divine systems of this world could still cause him minor trouble.

At this moment, as he gazed at the white-haired elder, Li Ang unexpectedly recalled the Dragon King he had once faced in the Dragon Clan world.

Back then, if not for Old Tang, he might have died there.

Thinking of this, Li Ang felt a pang of melancholy.

'I wonder how Old Tang is doing.'

As he recalled the past, Odin's aged voice suddenly reached his ears: "Have you, then, met another Odin besides me?"

"Mm-hmm."

"Then I'd very much like to meet him, if the chance arises."

"No chance anymore—he's dead. I killed him."

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Upon hearing this, Odin's smile froze on his face.

He had merely hoped to probe for information—but never expected such a shocking revelation.

Still, he had gained some useful insight: this group was most likely from another world.

Otherwise, there was no way to explain how the man had met another Odin, or why he had never heard of him before.

'I must find a way to spread this news.'

An invasion by an otherworldly enemy is a matter big enough to reshape the entire world's balance—how could the Norse divine system bear it alone?!

As Odin pondered how to escape, Li Ang spoke softly: "You'll soon be just like him."

"Don't worry—it won't hurt."

Hearing this, Odin's hair stood on end.

Only then did he realize Loki had vanished.

The white-haired elder laughed bitterly, summoning an eight-legged steed, then declared solemnly: "I admit your strength is formidable—but my spear is no less deadly!"

As he spoke, the great god launched his charge.

Yet Li Ang didn't even glance at him—his gaze drifted elsewhere: "Lu En Magic?"

"Interesting."

He didn't know Lu En Magic, but he understood a little of Lu En Sorcery—wonder which was stronger.

As he spoke, purple runes drifted from Li Ang's fingertip.

Meanwhile, Odin, having successfully escaped using Lu En Magic, suddenly felt a surge of dread.

He turned to look at the young man still standing in place, murmuring in confusion:

"Why isn't he chasing me?"