Gods: Starting with the Goblins

Pei Sheng's footsteps were like an arrow from a bow, and he quickly shuttled through the winding corridors, his heart full of curiosity and expectation for the scene that was about to be revealed. When he finally rushed out of the heavy door with his companions, the scene that came into his eyes made him stunned - there was a dense crowd gathered outside, and it was very lively, as if the noise of the whole world gathered here.

"This... this is too exaggerated! I didn't expect that everyone was here, and the liveliness was beyond imagination!" Pei Sheng widened his eyes, and his amazement was beyond words. His voice was particularly loud in the crowd, attracting the attention of people around him.

At the same time, a man in gorgeous clothes was frowning, and his eyes were like torches, scanning Pei Sheng and his group who had just arrived. There was both surprise and a hint of displeasure in his eyes. Obviously, he had never expected that in such an environment, there would be someone who could break through many difficulties and successfully arrive here. This strength is undoubtedly a challenge to him.

However, when his eyes fell on Luo Dan, the displeasure was even greater. Luo Dan, this name is both familiar and unfamiliar to him. Familiar, because Luo Dan's reputation has long been spread all over the world; unfamiliar, because they have never had a direct intersection. At this moment, seeing Luo Dan's men also appear here, the man's mood became a little subtle, as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart, making it difficult for him to let go.

"Hey, old man, why are you two standing here and not going in? Is it not fun inside, or are you not interested in the treasures inside?" Pei Sheng's voice was not finished, causing a burst of laughter around. He shouted at Elder Tianji without hesitation, with a bit of teasing and provocation in his tone. Elder Tianji's face turned pale when he heard this, and his back teeth were almost broken by himself. He didn't expect that these young people were so bold and dared to be so presumptuous in front of him.

"Hmph, ignorant boy, stop talking nonsense here! You are lucky to be here. As for the inside, it is not something you can easily get involved in with your mediocre skills!" Elder Tianji's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight, making the air around him condense.

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Luo Dan had no intention of getting involved in the complicated vortex of struggle. His eyes went beyond the chaos in front of him and leisurely cast towards the distant sky. He saw a series of gorgeous spiritual energy like meteors streaking through the sky, and each ray of light contained the mystery and power between heaven and earth. This spectacular scene touched the surging passion deep in Luo Dan's heart. It was an indescribable impulse, as if the call of the entire universe was urging him. Finally, he could no longer suppress the surging in his heart, and resolutely stepped forward, deciding to have an unprecedented contest with this vast sky. This scene made all the spectators around dumbfounded, and their faces were full of disbelief, because among this group of people, only Luo Dan dared to do such a shocking thing.

"Elder Tianji, do you think Luo Dan's feat this time will be a success that can shake the world, or will it be fleeting like a meteor and eventually return to silence?" Everyone cast their inquiring eyes to the old man who was respected as Elder Tianji, and their hearts were full of expectations and uneasiness. This is not only because Elder Tianji is an irreplaceable spiritual pillar in their hearts, but also because he has extraordinary wisdom and insight, can peek into the secrets of heaven and predict the future.

Facing the eager and expectant eyes of the crowd, Elder Tianji slowly shook his head, and a trace of unprecedented confusion flashed in his eyes. Luo Dan's fate, to him, was like a fog, elusive, and impossible to accurately predict. The old man knew that the power and temperament exuded by Luo Dan were not possessed by ordinary people. His background and origins must hide unknown secrets.

For a time, all kinds of speculations and discussions about Luo Dan spread quietly among the crowd. They were surprised at Luo Dan's strength, but knew nothing about his origins. Although Elder Tianji was shocked, he still maintained a calm attitude. He knew that in front of such a strong man, any rash action might bring unpredictable consequences. And Pei Sheng, as a lucky person who witnessed Luo Dan's leap in strength, was grateful beyond words. He seemed to see the light of hope on his long road of cultivation. His admiration and gratitude for Luo Dan made him almost forget himself.

"All of us have underestimated Luo Dan's strength. This young talent who has emerged not only has outstanding talents far beyond his peers, but also has a heart that transcends the mundane world and is tenacious. Imagine that such a strong man with both talent and determination, as long as fate does not unreasonably hinder him and let him fall halfway, then, for him, it would be as easy as taking something out of a bag to be promoted to the unattainable god-level realm in the future!" Everyone looked at Luo Dan, and couldn't help but add a bit of sincere admiration and admiration.

"I thought that Luo Dan was just slightly better than us, but now it seems that our skills and knowledge are too shallow. I am afraid that in the future, we can only look up at his unattainable figure at the foot of the mountain and feel ashamed of ourselves." The person who spoke had a bit of self-mockery and emotion in his tone. However, as his words slowly fell, there was no dissatisfaction or jealousy around him, but instead there was deep recognition and self-reflection. Luo Dan's strength has surpassed their imagination and has become an unattainable peak in their hearts.

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At this moment, Pei Sheng, who was standing beside Luo Dan, looked at the difficult road ahead and felt a little powerless, but he still said with all his strength: "I seem to have reached my limit and can only stop here. However, Luo Dan, you don't need to worry about us, just keep going forward and explore the unknown distance. And we, just take this opportunity to hone ourselves and improve our strength!" Pei Sheng's words revealed an unyielding and tenacious spirit. Hearing this, Luo Dan turned his head to look at Pei Sheng's slightly tired but determined face and nodded gently. He knew that everyone's limit and tolerance were different. Pei Sheng and his friends had tried their best. He didn't need to say much, but just reminded softly: "Do what you can, don't force yourself, I'll wait for you in front." Luo Dan's words were short, but full of warmth and encouragement, which made Pei Sheng and others feel warm and determined to move forward.

"Dragon, oh dragon, you dare to appear in front of me in such a weak posture, are you tired of living? You are just an insignificant distraction in the ocean of my power. If I want to destroy you, I only need to flick my finger to make you disappear into ashes and never stand up again." Sheng Luo's words contained an unquestionable threat. Every word was like a sharp blade, cutting the air and making people feel cold. However, facing Sheng Luo's naked provocation, the dragon did not show the slightest fear. Instead, its deep eyes flashed with a playful light, as if examining the changes in Sheng Luo's heart.

Then, the dragon slowly took out an exquisite scroll from his arms and gently unfolded it. On the scroll, a portrait of a young man appeared on the paper. It was Luo Dan's portrait. The dragon's eyes moved back and forth between Sheng Luo and the portrait, as if he was looking for some secret: "Tell me, what is the connection between you and this person? I seem to be able to vaguely perceive that the scars on your body are inextricably linked to him."

Sheng Luo's eyes fell on the portrait. At that moment, his eyes seemed to be ignited, and the flame of hatred burned fiercely in his heart. It was an unprecedented strong hatred that almost swallowed him. It was him, everything was because of him, and he ended up like this! Sheng Luo's fists clenched unconsciously, and his knuckles turned white due to the force, but he soon realized his loss of composure, so he quickly restrained all his emotions and returned to his usual calmness and indifference.

He glanced at the dragon lightly, with an imperceptible sneer on his lips, and his tone was a bit careless: "Oh? You seem to be very interested in my past? But, so what? A mere dragon is worthy of knowing my secrets? As for that person... Humph, if I can find him one day, he will definitely pay the price for what he did, and that will be the most wrong decision in his life." Although Sheng Luo's words were calm, every word revealed an unquestionable determination that made people tremble.

Elder Tianji's eyes were as sharp as a hawk, tightly locked on the man in front of him, and his eyes revealed a trace of disappointment and anger that was difficult to conceal. After careful consideration and multiple verifications, he became more and more convinced that what the man said before was all lies, and the so-called "ancient treasure" he delivered was actually just an ordinary mortal object, without any magical features at all.

"Hmph, the so-called ancient treasure you presented to me is just an ordinary toy. You tried to use it to get away with it. Did you really underestimate my eyesight?" Elder Tianji's words were full of questioning and sarcasm. Every word was like a sharp blade, cutting the air and the man's hypocritical mask.

The man heard this and a playful smile appeared on his lips. He looked at Elder Tianji calmly, without any panic or guilt in his eyes. In his opinion, all this was just Elder Tianji's own naivety and trusting others' words. What did it have to do with him?

"Elder Tianji, I have already handed the "treasure" to you in accordance with the agreement and requirements between you and me. Now, you come to accuse me of saying that it is just an ordinary thing. Isn't this a bit of crossing the river and destroying the bridge, which is unreasonable?" The man's tone was a bit helpless and sarcastic, as if reminding Elder Tianji not to forget the transaction and promise between them.

He shrugged lightly and continued, "That's all I have to say. If you keep pestering me, don't blame me for being ruthless. After all, we were once partners. If things get too tense, it will not be good for either of us." Although the man's tone was calm, the threat was self-evident. He knew the character of Elder Tianji very well, and he also knew his bargaining chips and status in this game.

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"As the elites of the major sects, we must not tolerate anyone trampling on our dignity and treating us as objects that can be bullied at will! At this moment, we must stand up and tell him with practical actions how miserable the consequences of provoking us are!" One of them said loudly with indignation, his voice was full of unquestionable determination and anger, like an angry lion ready to fight for his territory.

"You're right! This guy actually dared to openly mock us. It's simply lawless and intolerable! Even if our strength is not the best in the sect, it is more than enough to deal with these villains! How can we allow our reputation to be tarnished by such a jumping clown!" Another person followed closely and echoed passionately, with a firm light flashing in his eyes, as if he had already seen the moment of defeating the opponent.

The two of them shouted loudly, their words full of contempt for their opponents and confidence in their own strength. The surrounding air seemed to be infected by their aura, becoming solemn and tense. However, amidst the commotion, there was a calm bystander who silently observed all this and secretly assessed the strength gap between the two sides.

"From the words and deeds of these people, it is not difficult to see the anger and determination in their hearts. But from all angles, the opponent they regard as a thorn in their side and a thorn in their flesh is actually much more powerful than they imagined. Whether it is Combat skills, actual combat experience, and the mentality of remaining calm and composed in adversity all revealed an extraordinary temperament. Unfortunately, these people did not seem to realize this. They were blinded by anger. He only saw the hatred and provocation in front of him, but ignored the more important thing - the true strength of the opponent. "The bystander sighed secretly, knowing that in this upcoming contest, the outcome may have already been decided. Destined.

Luo Dan gently touched the tip of his nose, with a bit of ridicule and helplessness in his eyes, as if he had seen through the old man's seemingly casual but hidden deep meaning. He thought to himself: "Senior, you obviously couldn't find a more suitable candidate, so you turned your attention to me, a fledgling boy. This is not giving me an opportunity, you are clearly throwing a hot hand at me. The potato!”

He looked up at the old man, his clear eyes flashed with a bit of confusion and doubt, and there was a wry smile in his tone: "Senior, do you want me to break into that dragon's pond and tiger's den single-handedly to settle matters? Those troublesome guys who are helpless even by the powerful people in ancient times? This... is really too difficult!"

There was a bit of disbelief in Rodan's words. He knew how tricky those guys were. They were existences that even the older generation of strong men were intimidated by. Although he had enough confidence in himself, he also knew that he could only do what he could. importance of action. In his opinion, it is wise to fight if you can win and run if you can't. After all, although he has a certain degree of strength, he is far from being able to easily crush those ancient strong men.

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"Senior, you are flattering me too much. Although I, Rodan, have some abilities, I have not reached the level where I can easily deal with those troublesome guys. Your request really puts me in a bit of trouble." Luo Dan spoke again, his tone more sincere and helpless. He knew the deep meaning of the old man's move, but he also understood that he could not blindly show off his strength.

Hearing this, the old man just smiled slightly, and that smile seemed to contain endless meaning and expectation. He patted Luo Dan's shoulder gently, as if conveying an invisible force and trust: "Luo Dan, you don't need to worry too much. Sometimes, strength is not the key to everything. Courage, wisdom and determination are the same. Important. I believe you can accomplish this seemingly impossible task." (End of Chapter)