For most, the main goal was to reach the God Stage, at this level of power one could live for hundreds or even thousands of years and still enjoy all the benefits of this world. However, those who reached it were disappointed, as they were still helpless before their Progenitors.
Progenitors remained in their position for hundreds or even thousands of years, until they died or passed their power to an heir. The case of Ezrin's and Amitiel's was unique, for no race other than the Angels had ever experienced such a significant change in their hierarchy.
No one would dare attack them, for even if they were victorious, which was almost impossible, the wrath of the entire race would fall on the attacker. However, for one man following his own path, it wasn't such a serious problem, and he was willing to go for it.
