Gods: Start with Goblins

.Just then, Qilin’s figure suddenly appeared in everyone’s sight.

He followed Luo Dan and came to the vicinity of Lingshan Mountain. Seeing this, everyone cast curious glances at him.

They knew that there had always been some kind of subtle relationship between Qilin and Luodan, and the appearance of the two together at this moment undoubtedly attracted their attention.

When Qilin arrived near Lingshan, he suddenly stopped, frowned, and looked around at the surrounding environment.

A feeling of uneasiness quietly rose in his heart, he always felt that something was wrong here.

"What's wrong?
Qilin, have you found anything?"

Seeing this, Luo Dan asked.

His voice was calm and steady, as if he had anticipated something.

Qilin did not answer, but stared at Luo Dan. His eyes revealed a complex emotion, including doubt, uneasiness, and a hint of anger. He suddenly felt that Luo Dan bringing him to this place was not that simple.

"Why did you bring me here?" Qilin finally couldn't help but ask, with a hint of questioning in his voice.

Luo Dan smiled slightly when he heard this. He did not directly answer Qilin's question, but turned to look at the sacred mountain in the distance. There was a deep light in his eyes, as if he had seen through everything.

"Qilin, do you know? This place hides a huge secret." Luo Dan said slowly, his voice low and mysterious, "And this secret can only be revealed by a truly powerful person."

Qilin was shocked when he heard this. He looked at Luo Dan's back and suddenly had an inexplicable premonition. He felt that Luo Dan brought him here not for simple fun or adventure, but for a deeper purpose.

However, just when he wanted to ask further, it was too late. A powerful aura suddenly surged out from the depths of Lingshan Mountain and surrounded them in an instant. Qilin and Luo Dan became alert at the same time. They knew that the real challenge had just begun.

In the following time, Qilin and Luo Dan experienced countless dangers and challenges together. They faced powerful enemies together and uncovered the secrets deep in Lingshan. In this process, Qilin gradually understood Luo Dan's intentions and gained a deeper understanding of his own strength.

Finally, when they successfully uncovered the secret of Lingshan and left smoothly, Qilin looked at Luodan's back, his heart full of gratitude and admiration. He knew that without Luodan's guidance and help, he would never be able to reach this height. And the contempt and ridicule of Luodan before now seemed so ridiculous and ignorant.

"You deliberately led me here, just to attack me, right?" The man trapped in the small space spoke with a bit of anger and anxiety, his eyes fixed on Luo Dan who was standing not far away, as if he wanted to see through his mind. The air around him seemed to solidify, and an invisible force bound him tightly, making him unable to move.

"What on earth are you going to do? Let me out!" He tried to break free again, but found that the mysterious aura was like shackles, tightening even more. He had an ominous premonition in his heart. This was obviously not an ordinary place, not to mention that there was an evil cultivator guarding outside. He knew very well that he could not get out alone.

Luo Dan stood there with a smile on his face, which was full of deep meaning and teasing. "Don't worry, my friend, things are far from as simple as you think." He spoke slowly, his voice gentle but with unquestionable power, "I brought you here for a purpose."

The man's face became even gloomier. He tried to stay calm and tried to find clues from Luo Dan's words. "Purpose? What purpose? There doesn't seem to be any deep hatred between us. Why do you treat me like this?"

Luo Dan chuckled and took a few steps forward, but he always kept a safe distance to prevent the other party from attacking. "Deep hatred? That's not the case. However, you are a threat to some people. As for me, I am just doing my duty as entrusted by others."

"Entrusted by someone? Who? Who asked you to do this?" The man's voice trembled slightly with excitement. He began to realize that there might be a huge conspiracy behind all this.

Luo Dan shook his head, mysteriously. "Well, you don't need to know that. You just need to know that your fate is in my hands now, and I don't intend to let you go easily."

A flash of despair flashed across the man's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. "Lodan, I warn you, don't think you can control me so easily. Even if I fight to the death, I will not let you get what you want."

Luo Dan smiled even more when he heard this. "Oh? Fight to the death? Then you have to think carefully. There are many restrictions here. Even your little cultivation can't be used even one tenth of it here. What's more, there is that evil cultivator guarding outside. Do you think you can escape?"

The man was silent for a moment. He knew what Luo Dan said was true, but he still didn't want to give up. "So what? I would rather die in battle than be your puppet."

Luo Dan sighed, as if he was surprised by the man's stubbornness. "You are such a stubborn guy. However, I also admire your courage. Let me give you a chance. If you can pass the test I set, I will let you go."

"Test? What test?" A glimmer of hope flashed in the man's eyes. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, he was willing to try.

Luo Dan did not answer directly, but turned to the side, waved his finger lightly, a flash of light passed, and a complex magic circle slowly emerged on the ground. "This is a magic circle to test your wisdom and courage. As long as you can break it, I will set you free." The man stared at the magic circle, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that this might be his only way out, but the complexity of the magic circle was far beyond his imagination. Whether he could succeed was still unknown.

"Okay, I accept your test." The man took a deep breath, took a firm step, and walked towards the unknown magic circle. Luo Dan stood aside, smiling, quietly observing everything, as if everything was under his control.

In the following time, the man was fully focused on breaking the magic circle, and Luo Dan gave some hints from time to time, which seemed to be a test, but also like guidance. As time went by, the light of the magic circle gradually weakened, and finally disappeared completely, and the man successfully stood outside the magic circle, his face filled with incredible joy.

"You did it. I was right about you." Luo Dan nodded approvingly and removed the restrictions around him. "Now, you can leave. But remember our agreement and don't disturb everything here again."

The man looked at Luo Dan deeply, and without saying anything, he turned around and walked away quickly. He knew that this experience was not only a life-and-death test for him, but also an opportunity for growth. Luo Dan stood there, watching the man's back gradually disappear from his sight, with complicated emotions surging in his heart. Wasn't this test also a profound lesson for him?
Outside, people from several sects had gathered together. They looked in the direction of Lingshan Mountain, and an inexplicable throbbing surged in their hearts. They knew that an unprecedented challenge was coming. And they would also prove their strength and value in this challenge.

They have always looked down on Luo Dan, and the reason can be traced back to a duel that shocked the world of cultivation several years ago. At that time, Luo Dan was still a fledgling cultivator, but he challenged several prestigious sects in the world of cultivation on his own. Those sects usually think highly of themselves and never take any young generation seriously, but they did not expect that they would fall at the hands of Luo Dan.

That day, the sky was gloomy and covered with dark clouds, as if foreshadowing the coming storm. Luo Dan stood alone in front of several sects, his eyes revealing a firmness that should not be underestimated. He held a long sword in his hand, his figure was upright, like an inviolable god of war.

"Do you guys dare to fight me?" Luodan's voice echoed in the valley with an unquestionable majesty.

Upon hearing this, the monks from several sects glared at him angrily. They had never seen such an arrogant young man before. So, they all drew their weapons and prepared to teach Luo Dan a lesson.

However, the result of the battle was beyond everyone's expectations. With his extraordinary cultivation and superb swordsmanship, Luo Dan defeated the monks from several sects one by one. They fell to the ground, in a state of humiliation and disgrace. From then on, they could no longer raise their heads among other sects and became the laughing stock of the cultivation world.

All of this was because of Luo Dan. His name became an eternal pain in the hearts of several sects. They hated him, hated him for making them lose face, hated him for making it impossible for them to gain a foothold in the world of cultivation.

However, Luo Dan never thought of offending these sects. He just wanted to prove his strength, but he didn't expect to bring such a big blow to them. When he learned that these sects had such obvious hatred for him, he sighed helplessly.

"If I had known this earlier, I would have beaten them even worse so that they would be afraid of me, let alone hate me." Luo Dan thought to himself, but a look of helplessness and a bitter smile appeared on his face.

On this day, Luo Dan was surrounded by several monks from different sects. Their eyes were filled with hatred and anger, as if they wanted to eat Luo Dan alive.

"Luodan, you arrogant guy! Today, we will make you pay the price!" A cultivator from a sect roared, the long sword in his hand flashing with cold light, as if he was ready to stab Luodan at any time.

Luo Dan looked at them, feeling helpless. He knew that the hatred these sects held against him was deep-rooted and could not be resolved. So he slowly said, "There is not much hatred or resentment between us. Why did you do this? Besides, sealing me up would not benefit you in any way."

"Benefits? Haha, we just want to let you know the consequences of offending us!" A cultivator from another sect sneered, with a hideous and cruel look on his face.

Luo Dan's heart sank when he heard this. He knew that these sects had lost their minds and he could not convince them with words. So, he decided to speak with his own strength.

He swung his sword fiercely, and his figure appeared in front of the sneering monk like a ghost. Before the monk could react, he was knocked away by Luo Dan's sword.

Seeing this, the monks from other sects roared and rushed towards Luo Dan. However, their strength was far inferior to Luo Dan's, and they were no match for him at all. Soon, they fell to the ground one after another, groaning in pain.

Luo Dan looked at the monks on the ground, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He knew that the hatred of these sects towards him would not dissipate because of this, but would become even deeper. But he also understood that he could not change this fact. So, he could only sigh helplessly and turn around to leave this place full of hatred and resentment.

From then on, Luo Dan focused more on his cultivation. He knew that only by becoming stronger could he protect himself and the people around him from harm. And the hatred and resentment of those sects towards him gradually dissipated in the long river of history as time went by.

Luo Dan had a great interest in the blood of the unicorn before, not only because the blood of the unicorn was said to be a rare treasure that could treat physical injuries and enhance physical fitness in the world of cultivation, but also because it contained an indescribable mysterious power that was enough to drive any cultivator crazy. However, with the passage of time, Luo Dan's situation and needs have also changed dramatically. Now, he has a treasure in his hand that is more precious and more powerful than the blood of the unicorn. It is a treasure that can directly improve cultivation and even peek into the mysteries of the way of heaven. Therefore, he no longer has the slightest desire for the blood of the unicorn.

One day, Luo Dan and Qilin met again in a desolate valley. The valley was surrounded by jagged rocks and dead trees, a bleak scene. Qilin looked at Luo Dan, his eyes flashing with vigilance and uneasiness. He could never forget that Luo Dan had fought with him for Qilin's blood. Although he failed in the end, the greed and determination were deeply imprinted in his heart.

"No, I still have to tell you again." Luo Dan's voice echoed in the valley, with an unquestionable firmness, "With your ability, don't think you can deal with me. As you are now, you are still weak in front of me."

Qilin heard this, gritted his teeth, and was furious. He had never thought that Luo Dan would belittle him so bluntly. This was simply a great insult to his dignity. He stared at Luo Dan with wide eyes, as if he wanted to see through everything about him.

"Aren't you afraid that I might do something to you?" Qilin roared, his voice filled with an irrepressible anger and unwillingness. (End of this chapter)