From Goblin to Goblin God - Chapter 323

Chapter 323: Divine Strength Hercules Versus Gabriel!

TL: Sungmin

This kind of thing had to be done in secrecy.

The two planned to go and return quickly to avoid any unnecessary complications.

They headed straight for the Divine Continent.

…

Goblin City.

Lin Tian stood on the command platform in the military city, observing the captured female creatures being transported back to unlock for Scarlett.

Suddenly, his heart tensed involuntarily.

He looked up at the dim sky.

It was dusk, and without city lights, the ancient sky glimmered with a radiant galaxy.

The last remnants of twilight coexisted with the starlight.

It was incredibly beautiful.

But Lin Tian couldn’t appreciate it at the moment. “Was that… the aura of an angel?”

He recalled Lucifer’s earlier warning that Gabriel and the other angels had made moves. If they gained Jehovah’s privileges, they could descend ahead of schedule.

To be safe, he commanded, “Activate the Life Simulation System!”

This time, the core plot of the simulation was the trajectory of Goblin King City in the near future.

The result reassured him that his worries were unfounded.

For the next two months, Goblin King City would remain safe, without any angelic assaults.

Unfortunately, the core plot wasn’t about a battle with the angels.

Thus, he couldn’t gather related information.

Still, it didn’t matter; he could simulate it again in ten days.

“Stop dawdling! I feed you plenty of flesh and blood every day. If you slack off, you’ll be on the menu next!” Lin Tian barked before turning to rest.

These goblins, growing more intelligent, had started developing thoughts of laziness.

Some even exploited bugs in the Insect Core Command System.

They worked while slacking off, exploiting loopholes to appear productive.

To deal with such behavior, they either ended up on the dining table or on the menu.

After all, if they didn’t work, there were always others who would.

Above the clouds.

Two golden streaks of light streaked through the night sky.

They pierced through the pitch-black, deathly silent Uninhabited Zone.

Below, the barren earth gradually became teeming with life. Villages dotted the landscape, filled with warm lights.

Villagers danced around bonfires, singing joyfully.

Children carried lanterns, chasing insects and frogs in the fields.

Above the clouds.

Michael watched the scenes below, his eyes shimmering with admiration. “Wow~ As expected of the Divine Continent. So many villages, so harmonious.”

The Divine Continent’s balance had been stable for over a thousand years.

Seven great empires ruled the vast land of the Divine Continent.

None dared make a move against the others, as each had gods supporting them.

“In impoverished lands, it’s too difficult for humanity to produce a powerful hero, giving magical beasts a chance. But that’s about to end,” Gabriel said coldly.

Then, the twelve enormous wings on his back flapped!

Dazzling light rippled around him!

He accelerated toward their destination.

The Divine Strength Empire.

Among the seven great empires, Hercules stood out as the strongest. His empire enjoyed the highest prestige.

It was the ideal place to gather all the imperial leaders and state their intentions.

The two pierced through the clouds.

In the distance, a massive, pristine white city appeared on the horizon!

Its scale rivaled that of Goblin King City, spanning dozens of kilometers.

The entire city was built from an exceptionally durable mineral, White Iron Ore, which also had an appealing aesthetic.

At the northernmost part of the city stood the Divine Strength Palace.

Its towering white jade pillars, as wide as mountains, left one in awe.

Carved onto them were images of spears and shields—Hercules’ weapons.

The Spear of Bravery and the Shield of Bravery.

With these two weapons, he slew countless Demon Kings, establishing this empire and beginning his legendary tale.

Whoosh!!

Gabriel and Michael transformed into meteors, plunging toward the Divine Strength Palace’s plaza!

Boom!!!

They landed on one knee, steady and firm.

The force from their landing shattered the White Iron Ore ground for a thousand meters, creating a deafening roar!

Golden holy light rippled outward in all directions.

It seemed to purify all the filth around them.

Deep within the palace.

A pair of thunderous eyes suddenly opened!

It was Hercules, the son of Zeus!

He abruptly sat up in bed, his massive body like that of a bull in the dim light.

Beside him, a blonde woman slowly awoke. “Your Majesty, what’s wrong? I think I heard something.”

“You’re right. Unexpected guests have arrived.”

Hercules’ expression turned solemn as he rose and donned his gladiator-style leather armor and helmet.

Though it was leather armor, it was crafted from the carapace of the most formidable Great Demon King he had defeated—Keglas, the Destructive Beetle.

He also took the Spear of Bravery and Shield of Bravery hanging on the wall.

Hercules prepared to head out and meet his visitors.

When he arrived at the plaza, even as the mightiest demigod, his heart tightened.

Two radiant deities stood under the night sky, emanating a blazing brilliance that was both dazzling and mesmerizing.

Moreover, their presence was utterly captivating.

“So, it’s Gabriel and Michael from the heavens? May I ask why you are visiting so late at night?” Hercules lowered his guard as he inquired.

Initially, he had thought it was an enemy invasion.

Yet, the sudden arrival of such gods rarely boded well.

Gabriel’s golden eyes fixed on him, scanning him briefly. “So, you’re Hercules? You wouldn’t actually think of using such pitiful weapons to fight us, would you?”

The Spear of Bravery and Shield of Bravery looked no better than low-grade weapons from a roadside stall.

The shield appeared to be crudely fashioned from copper-plated oak, while the spearhead was rusted and worn. The wooden shaft seemed as if it might snap at any moment.

Despite this, the weapons were named for their connection to the power of courage.

Hercules replied with steady resolve, “The hymn of humanity is the song of bravery. The greatness of humanity lies in its courage. These shield and spear, though humble, gave me the strength to kill enemies many times my own strength when I was at my weakest. My divine power is linked to them. The braver and stronger I am, the more powerful they become.”

“Wow! Is that so? How incredible!” Michael exclaimed suddenly, clapping in admiration, standing on tiptoe with eyes sparkling.

Gabriel, unbothered by Michael’s reaction, issued a command directly, “I have something to announce to the leaders of your seven great empires. Gather them here tomorrow for a council.”

Such a blunt and domineering order left no room for negotiation.

Hercules was no pushover, and his expression darkened. “Lord Gabriel, did you not see me come out holding weapons to address you? That means we’re standing as equals. If you want to summon the leaders of the seven empires, you should at least tell me your reason and seek my opinion.”

Under ordinary circumstances, Gabriel might have explained.

If Hercules refused, Gabriel wouldn’t have insisted.

However, when divine authority was at stake, negotiation was not an option.

Gabriel’s gaze turned icy. “I suggest you assess the current situation! I am issuing this request under the highest divine authority and utmost justice!”

Hercules smirked, filled with disdain and confidence. “Apologies, but I don’t believe in Jehovah.”

The courage in his heart surged!

In an instant, Gabriel’s aura began to grow exponentially, spiraling out of control!

Michael, startled and helpless, pleaded, “Oh, Lord Hercules, please don’t be so stubborn. Summoning the other nations’ leaders isn’t that difficult, and things will get awkward if this escalates.”

“No way! I, Hercules, have never feared anyone!”

Even Michael’s sweet entreaties couldn’t sway him.

Perhaps if Gabriel had been more tactful initially, Hercules might have agreed.

Suddenly, Gabriel’s holy light erupted!

His eyes shone like beacons, their brilliance piercing the heavens!

He appeared as a radiant flower blooming in the darkness, illuminating the world.

The massive twelve holy wings on his back stirred gently, lifting him into the air!

The holy majesty swept across like a tsunami, engulfing everything in its path!

Hercules felt his breath grow labored. His leather armor fluttered under the immense pressure, and his hands began to sweat.

Gabriel looked down at him, his voice an absolute decree. “Hercules, son of Zeus! You have committed the sin of Pride, one of the Seven Deadly Sins of the Holy Tribunal! I shall deliver judgment upon you!”

Gabriel’s voice, resonant and omnipresent, seemed to pierce Hercules’ soul, making his heart pound as if it might stop.

The light filled the entire night sky above the capital!

The oppressive divine majesty weighed on everyone, making it hard to breathe.

Hercules broke out in a cold sweat, his body trembling, but his defiance remained undaunted. “I’ve committed a sin? How laughable! And what do you call barging into someone’s home in the middle of the night and barking orders? Isn’t that prideful too? I challenge you!!!”

Buzz!

In that instant, the Spear of Bravery and Shield of Bravery seemed to resonate with his soul.

They emitted a fiery red light, their aura growing just as formidable as their wielder’s courage!

His power began to surge!

The braver he became, the stronger he grew!

The less he feared his enemy, the more invincible he became!

Unfortunately for him, this time, he had chosen the wrong opponent.

Gabriel, known as the Executioner of the Heavens, was not someone who could be defeated by mere valor.

“Foolish mortal…”

“Mythic-Class Magic: Supreme Judgment of the Highest!”

A radiant sword of judgment appeared in Gabriel’s hand, its dazzling brilliance so intense it was nearly blinding.

With a gentle swing, he slashed toward the sky!

A golden blade of energy surged forth.

Hercules smirked disdainfully. “You can’t even hit me when I’m standing right in front of you?”

But then a shiver ran down his spine.

He sensed an overwhelming danger approaching rapidly!

The sword energy, which had originally shot skyward, suddenly reversed direction, performing a perfect one-eighty!

It hurtled straight toward Hercules!

Hercules raised his head, gripping the Spear of Bravery and Shield of Bravery, unyielding. “Hmph, is this all the so-called mightiest Twelve-Winged Seraph Gabriel can muster?”

He watched the descending sword energy closely. Just as it was about to strike, he quickly retreated several steps, dodging it perfectly.

Despite his muscular build and bull-like frame, his movements were remarkably swift.

“What?!”

Just as Hercules thought he had evaded the attack, an ominous feeling struck him.

The sword energy that had hit the ground didn’t dissipate its power. Instead, it skimmed across the surface like a shark’s dorsal fin cutting through water, making a sharp ninety-degree turn and continuing toward him!

Hercules, feeling the oppressive divine power radiating from the three-meter-high sword energy, suddenly felt as helpless as a mere mortal adrift in the sea before a shark.

Quickly, he brought up his shield, bracing it with both hands before him.

Veins bulged on his forehead and neck as he roared, “Come on!!!”

Compressing his fear to its smallest form, he prepared to summon the greatest courage he could muster to resist the attack.

Boom!!!

The instant the sword energy struck, it was like a nuclear explosion. The entire palace trembled violently!

Hercules was blasted away like an arrow loosed from a bow, flying hundreds of meters and crashing through the palace complex.

He smashed through over a dozen thick White Iron Ore walls before finally coming to a halt.

“How… How is this possible? This technique grows stronger the longer it exists, and it’s unavoidable? If I evade it, the damage becomes even worse…”

From the rubble, Hercules coughed up blood as he spoke, his voice filled with shock.

The next moment.

Gabriel and Michael appeared suddenly, their figures materializing amidst the settling dust, which seemed to obediently fall to the ground.

“You guessed right. This is merely a small punishment for those who attempt to escape judgment,” Gabriel said calmly.

She had returned to her normal form, her demeanor gentle yet still incredibly intimidating.

All of her attacks were guaranteed to hit their target.

This was why she was personally recognized by Jehovah as the Battle Angel, and why the world knew her as the Executioner of Heaven.

Michael quickly extended her hands, conjuring golden magic circles to heal Hercules. “Ah, Lord Hercules, you really are stubborn. Wouldn’t it have been easier to just agree earlier?”

Hearing this, Hercules realized resistance was futile. Some opponents couldn’t be overcome by mere courage.

Moreover, these were gods; there was no point in risking his life.

He sighed in resignation. “Fine, I’ll gather the others by morning. But among the Seven Great Empires, I can only call six. The people of The City of Wicked Sages likely won’t comply.”

Aside from Sage’s City, with its Five Great Sages, there was also the City of Wicked Sages. Originally, they had been one entity, but a divergence of opinions had caused their split.

The City of Wicked Sages, often considered a rogue faction among the Seven Great Empires, frequently engaged in dubious activities. However, their actions hadn’t yet destabilized the balance of power, and the Five Great Sages were still trying to reconcile with them.

Thus, no decisive action had been taken against them.

“Then summon the leaders of the others,” Gabriel said indifferently.

Hercules nodded. “Darling, please arrange accommodations for these two deities. Dawn is near; I’ll handle the rest.”

At the edge of the courtyard, the blonde woman from earlier cautiously approached. Hearing his instructions, she quickly stepped forward. “Of course, Your Majesties, please follow me.”

“Gabriel… what a terrifying individual. Is the gap between gods and demigods truly insurmountable?” Hercules muttered, standing up and retrieving his spear and shield.

Looking at his thick, battle-hardened hands that had slain countless powerful foes and monsters, he sighed deeply before heading toward the stables.

Mounting a Demon King-Class Blood Shadow Lion, he galloped swiftly toward the other empires to deliver the summons.

When the other leaders heard that Gabriel and Michael were requesting their presence, they all agreed without hesitation.

They immediately began preparations to travel to the Divine Strength Empire’s Plaza.

After all, not everyone shared Hercules’ boldness and desire to test themselves against formidable enemies.

As the saying went, “A wise man knows when to yield.”

Those who truly understood the power of gods submitted without resistance.

The power of gods was something no demigod could ever hope to surpass.