Chapter 523: Why Is My Career Panel in a 2D Art Style? Chapter 246

Is Michael, the Archangel, also going to follow in their footsteps?

Azazel stared at the scene before him, his brow and eyes filled with shock.

But then the Fallen Angel Viceroy seemed to realize something, his expression turning strangely peculiar.

He wondered whether, if Michael truly fell, he himself should step down and yield his position.

After all, he preferred staying at home studying technology over continuing as Fallen Angel Viceroy.

Moreover, Michael has governed the Heavenly Realm for so many years—he likely wouldn't mind taking over the Fallen Angels, and with his strength, no Fallen Angel would oppose this proposal.

At this moment, the God of the Bible, facing the questioning of a former subordinate, felt no offense in her heart.

She gazed at the solemn golden-haired man and softly replied, "Lord Li Ang has not restricted my self-awareness; those words were spoken by me as an independent individual."

"If you are unwilling, I will not force you."

"But if possible, I still hope you will offer your strength to Lord Li Ang."

As a member of the 【Hundred Forms Forging · Divine Weapon Armament】, the God of the Bible understood better than almost anyone in this world just how strong Li Ang truly was.

It could be said that even without her, this Dragon God from another world could effortlessly claim the Heavenly Realm.

If so, it would be better to swear allegiance early.

But if the children wish to resist, she would not stop them—after all, she had been gone so long; it was natural for her children to have their own thoughts.

As the two spoke, Li Ang stood quietly to the side, observing the unfolding events.

Whether the angels chose to return to the God of the Bible or not, they could not stop him today from "consuming" the Underworld and the Heavenly Realm into 【Heavenly Center】.

The reason he let the God of the Bible appear was simply to make things easier.

Besides, if a full-scale battle truly broke out, he couldn't guarantee every angel would remain unharmed—after all, these were all his precious assets.

The same applied to demons and Fallen Angels.

Hearing this, Michael slowly lowered his right hand and silently sighed in his heart.

He had received the answer he wanted from the God of the Bible; there was no reason to continue blocking his comrades from returning to the Lord's embrace.

"Michael"

Seeing this, Uriel and Raphael immediately relaxed—they had truly feared their longtime colleague would persist in his stubbornness.

Fortunately, he had pulled back from the brink and ultimately chosen to return to the Lord's embrace.

Thinking of this, the two Archangels couldn't help but smile slightly, then led the angelic forces toward the God of the Bible's position.

Yet when Uriel and Raphael flew before the God of the Bible, they realized the Lord was not gazing at them—instead, she wore an extremely complex smile as she stared behind them.

"Lord?"

The two froze, instinctively following the God of the Bible's gaze—and saw Michael standing motionless, head bowed.

Meanwhile, Gabriel and a few other angels also stood silently in place.

Seeing this, Uriel and Raphael felt a sudden unease and cried out urgently: "Michael? Gabriel? What are you waiting for?"

They had vaguely guessed what their colleague intended to do—but still clung to a final sliver of hope.

If they could persuade him in time, the Lord's nature meant she likely wouldn't pursue it.

The only thing that surprised them was that Gabriel, the Archangel so devoutly pious in daily life, dared to make such a bold move at this critical moment.

Just as the two were about to speak further, Michael exhaled softly, his expression gradually hardening: "Forgive me, Lord."

"Forgive me."

At these words, everyone present—including the Four Demon Kings and the Fallen Angel Viceroy—stared wide-eyed.

Here it comes!

They were about to witness an Archangel, once the God of the Bible's right hand, complete his fall!

Michael, seemingly prepared, closed his eyes and waited for that moment to arrive.

Yet after a long while, no one present saw the expected scene.

As they grew puzzled, the God of the Bible's voice suddenly echoed through the gathering: "Michael."

"You've grown up."

At this moment, no word—melancholy, pride, or otherwise—could describe the expression on the God of the Bible's face.

She looked at Michael, who stood nearby, bewildered by why he had not fallen, and said with quiet emotion: "Over these years, you've grown more than I ever imagined."

"Do what you wish."

With that, she turned to Li Ang, a faint apology appearing on her face: "Forgive me, Lord—I've disappointed you."

"It's fine."

In response to the God of the Bible's apology, Li Ang waved it off indifferently.

The fact that Michael ultimately did not fall had even surprised him.

He regarded the distant Archangel with keen interest, a thought forming in his mind:

'A Divine Relic forged from such a unique case should be incredibly powerful.'

At that moment, the demons and Fallen Angels gradually regained their composure—and a great commotion erupted.

What the hell! Why didn't he fall!?

They stared at Michael, still radiating holy aura, their faces filled with confusion.

If someone had told them an angel who betrayed the God of the Bible hadn't become a Fallen Angel, they'd have dismissed it as a joke before today.

After all, this was blasphemy on a grand scale—fine in polytheistic mythologies, but the Bible system is monotheistic!

In the mortal realm of ancient times, this would have landed him in a trial court!

Yet the Angel King, who committed such a grave sin, now stood as if nothing had happened.

Worse still, even the angels who followed this Archangel remained unchanged—leaving the Fallen Angels utterly unable to accept it.

What nonsense! This makes us look like fools!

Everyone betrayed the God of the Bible, so why are these guys still unharmed!?

This is the prevailing thought among most fallen angels, though it does not include their Viceroy.

At this moment, Azazel's expression was incredibly complex; he felt his worldview violently shaken, especially after just pondering whether he should step down and yield his position.

Now there was no need to consider this issue at all, since the other party had already broken away on their own.

As everyone was lost in a tangle of shock and confusion, a voice pulled them back to reality.

"If the Supreme One requires it, we demons can also serve you," said Sazex, gazing at the Dragon God seated high above the heavens, surrounded by angels, and speaking with extreme solemnity. "Believe us—the demons will not disappoint you."

To the Red-Haired Demon King, the current situation was extremely unfavorable for the demons.

Although Michael and the God of the Bible had severed ties, most angels had returned to the latter's embrace.

Added to the fact that demons and angels have always been at odds, conflict was highly likely to erupt later.

And when that time came, if the one above in the heavens chose to join the battle, the demons would face only defeat and annihilation.

Fortunately, there was still a way to salvage the situation: by joining the other side's ranks, they could avoid this outcome—and compared to angels bound by dogma, demons were far better suited for certain dirty, grueling tasks.

The only thing that troubled Sazex was the ability the other party had demonstrated: allowing consciousness within Divine Destruction Artifacts to act independently.

'Tch, better prepare for both possibilities.'

With this thought, he subtly signaled Leviathan and the other three to be ready for battle at any moment.

Compared to Sazex, Azazel understood the true value of 【Hundred Forms Forging · Divine Artifact Armament】 far better, for he himself had crafted numerous Divine Destruction Artifacts.

Yet even so, he could not make the consciousness within a Divine Destruction Artifact manifest separately.

And anyone who could achieve this step—if they claimed they couldn't craft Divine Destruction Artifacts—would only be deceiving themselves.

Thus, upon hearing Sazex's words, this Fallen Angel Viceroy could not help but turn his gaze toward Li Ang, eager to hear what he would say.

If he accepted the demons, it meant he would also accept the fallen angels.

Yet even as subordinates, there was a great difference: if he merely wanted them to perform dirty, grueling tasks, that might be acceptable.

But if he intended to make them all into beings akin to the God of the Bible, then forget it.

Thinking of this, Azazel involuntarily furrowed his brow.

He instinctively glanced at Sazex and the other three, and noticed they had already begun subtly adjusting their troop formations.

At this moment, Li Ang, feeling gazes from all directions, spoke calmly: "Merely pledging allegiance is not enough. I demand you surrender everything."

"Your bodies, your souls, even the Underworld and the Heavenly Realm—all of it."

"Belongs to me."