Gods: Start with Goblins

.After saying this, he took the city lord and other monsters away from the altar and returned to the city lord’s mansion.

They sat together, discussing what had just happened, trying to find the root of the problem.

After some discussion, they decided to suspend the ceremony and make a decision after finding out the reason.

Luo Dan also put forward his own suggestion. He thought that there might be a problem with the runes on the altar, or that some other unknown force was interfering with the ceremony.

After listening to Luodan's suggestion, the city lord and other monsters nodded in agreement.

They decided to do as Lordan suggested and find out the cause before deciding whether to continue with the ceremony.

In the following days, Luodan and the city lord took a group of magical beasts to explore around the city lord's mansion, trying to find the source of the unknown power.

They checked the runes on the altar and explored every corner of the City Lord's Mansion, but found nothing unusual.

This made Luo Dan feel a little confused. He clearly felt the existence of that power, but he couldn't find its source. This made him start to wonder if his previous perception was wrong?
However, just when he was about to give up, he suddenly found a hidden secret room in a remote corner of the City Lord's Mansion. In the secret room was an ancient scroll, which recorded a mysterious ritual and spell.

Luo Dan looked at the contents of the scroll, and he was excited. He guessed that this scroll might be the answer they had been looking for. So he quickly brought the scroll back to the city lord's mansion and studied it with the city lord and other monsters.

After some efforts, they finally solved the secret of the scroll. It turned out that the ritual was not used to improve bloodline, but to summon a powerful monster. And that monster was the ancestor they had always wanted to rescue!
After learning the truth, Luo Dan and the city lord were both surprised. They didn't expect that this scroll would bring them such important information. So, they decided to hold a ceremony immediately to summon the ancestor.

Led by Luo Dan, they once again walked up to the altar. This time, they did not make any mistakes, and the ceremony went smoothly to the end. As the spell was chanted, a powerful force surged from the altar, releasing their ancestor from the barrier.

After the old ancestor appeared, he looked at Luo Dan, the city lord and others in front of him with a gratified smile on his face. He thanked them for their efforts and dedication, and promised to lead them to a better future.

Luo Dan, the city lord and others were all excited after hearing the words of the ancestor. They knew that a new era was coming, and they would become witnesses and participants of this era.

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However, he did not go into it further, thinking secretly in his heart, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble due to curiosity. After all, in this world where the strong are respected, less trouble is worse than more trouble. Anyway, with the strength of those monsters, they will never allow any human race to easily step into their territory, unless the other party has absolute strength that makes them jealous. Thinking of this, Luo Dan followed behind the city lord, with a steady pace, a hint of vigilance in his eyes, but he could not hide his curiosity about the unknown.

The city lord seemed to be aware of Luo Dan's thoughts. He smiled slightly and said in a soothing tone: "Lord Luo Dan, don't worry, you will definitely gain something from this trip. Although we are monsters, we also know how to repay kindness. We will remember your help in our hearts."

Luo Dan nodded gently, without saying much, but just followed the city lord's pace more closely. The two walked through the complicated corridors of the city lord's mansion, bypassed the buildings with carved beams and painted rafters, and finally came to the back of the mansion. There was a lush mountain behind there, with birds singing in the forest, but it was still quiet, as if isolated from the world.

The city lord led Luo Dan with ease, through the dense forest. Although the road under their feet was hidden, it was obviously often walked. It was probably the shortcut to the mysterious place. Soon, they came to an open area. It was completely different from the dense forest just now. It was open all around and the sky seemed particularly high.

"We're here, Lord Luodan." The city lord stopped, turned and said to Luodan with a hint of solemnity in his tone.

Luo Dan looked around and saw that many monsters had gathered here, at least a dozen of them, with different shapes, some covered in scales, some with wings, but all of them exuded a strong aura, obviously extraordinary strength. These monsters were either standing or lying, but their eyes were all focused on the two of them, especially Luo Dan. As the only human, his appearance undoubtedly attracted the attention of all the monsters.

In the center of this open space, there was a huge formation. The patterns of the formation were complex and ancient, as if it contained some unknown power. Above their heads, a vortex was slowly spinning, and the breath it exuded was ancient and profound. Luo Dan's heart moved, this must be the entrance to a certain barrier.

"This is the entrance to the barrier we found. Our ancestor is imprisoned inside." The city lord pointed to the vortex above his head and said in a deep voice, "We have tried many times, but we have never been able to open this barrier, let alone rescue our ancestor."

Luo Dan looked up at the vortex. Although he was at a distance, he could still feel the terrifying power contained in it. It was a power that could almost shake the heaven and earth and make all things tremble. He couldn't help but frown, thinking to himself that if such power got out of control, the consequences would be disastrous.

"City Lord, are you sure this is the right thing to do?" Luo Dan asked in a serious tone, "If this barrier is opened, once the monsters inside get out of control, countless lives will be endangered." Upon hearing this, the city lord's expression darkened, but then he said firmly: "Lord Luo Dan, of course we understand this. But the ancestor is the hope of our monster clan and the source of our strength. As long as we can rescue him, we are willing to take all risks and will do our best to control the situation and prevent any harm from happening."

Luo Dan was silent for a moment. He understood the city lord's feelings, but he also knew the cruelty and unpredictability of the monsters. He was definitely not a rash person, and he would not easily let a wolf into the house. However, looking at the city lord's determined eyes and the expectant eyes of the monsters around him, he knew that he could not just stand by and watch.

"Okay, I will do my best to help you." Luo Dan finally spoke, his tone full of unquestionable determination, "But we must be fully prepared to ensure that while opening the barrier, we can also control the situation and avoid any unnecessary harm."

Upon hearing this, the city lord showed a look of gratitude on his face. He nodded quickly and said that he would do as Luo Dan asked. In the following time, they began to make intensive preparations, on the one hand to strengthen the stability of the formation, and on the other hand to prepare for various possible situations.

Luo Dan also put himself into intensive preparations. He used his human wisdom and combined the power of the monsters to develop a series of careful plans. They not only strengthened the surrounding defenses, but also set up a series of traps and obstacles just in case.

Finally, after everything was ready, they gathered in the open space again. Luo Dan stood in the center of the formation, took a deep breath, and began to chant the ancient spell. As the spell sounded, the patterns on the formation began to flicker, emitting a dazzling light.

The vortex above his head also began to spin violently at this moment, with powerful forces pouring out of it, as if to swallow up the entire world. Luo Dan gritted his teeth and insisted on chanting the spell. Fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, but his eyes were extremely firm.

Finally, with a deafening roar, the barrier was successfully opened, and a dazzling light shot out from it, shooting straight into the sky. At this moment, the terrifying power was also controlled by Luo Dan and the monsters, and did not cause any harm.

The figure of the old ancestor slowly walked out of the barrier. He looked at Luo Dan, the city lord and others in front of him, and a trace of relief flashed in his eyes. He knew that it was the efforts and wisdom of these people that allowed him to regain his freedom. He said softly: "Thank you, my children. With you, our demon beast clan will surely usher in a more glorious future."

Luo Dan's clenched fists trembled slightly, and it seemed as if there were thousands of wild horses galloping in his heart. The urge to destroy everything surged like a tide. But he knew that he must not show any abnormality at this moment. Any slight emotional fluctuations might alert the people around him and destroy everything he had carefully planned. So he took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and calmed his mind, suppressing the anger and unwillingness that was about to overflow from his chest.

When he opened his eyes again, they were clear, as if the storm had never existed. Luo Dan slowly moved forward, each step seemed so steady, as if each step was stepping on the node of fate. His approach made the monsters that were originally sitting or lying open their eyes one after another. It was an instinctive alertness, and also a unique perception of the strong.

When their eyes met Luo Dan's, there seemed to be a subtle change in the air. A trace of surprise flashed in the eyes of the monsters, and then awe, as if a dormant part of their hearts was awakened. "Oh my God, I actually saw it..." A burly monster with fur gleaming with metallic luster whispered, with disbelief in its voice, "A monster with pure blood, I almost doubt my eyes. This... am I seeing it wrong? It's a bit too strong!"

"That's right, it's this strength, it's really unfathomable." Another monster said, its voice trembling slightly, obviously shocked by the aura emanating from Luo Dan, "At first I thought I was blind, but now it seems that's not the case! How could such a being appear here?"

"When did the city lord meet such a person?" A seemingly old monster asked curiously, with a gleam of inquiry in its eyes. "I am really a little curious! What is the relationship between such a strong man and our city lord?"

The monsters were talking one after another, some were amazed, some were puzzled, but without exception, they all showed great interest in Luodan. Soon, they all stood up and saluted Luodan, which was an instinctive respect for the strong, and also an acknowledgement of Luodan's sense of oppression, which was stronger than that of the city lord.

Luo Dan stood there quietly, letting the monsters' eyes wander over him. He could feel that there was awe, curiosity, and even some subtle hostility in their eyes. But he didn't care, because he knew that today, he would prove his existence in his own way.

"Everyone," Luo Dan finally spoke, his voice calm and deep, as if it could penetrate people's hearts, "I am not as powerful as you think, but I have my own mission and beliefs. I came here to face the upcoming challenges with you. I believe that only by unity can we overcome all difficulties."

The monsters nodded in agreement after hearing what he said. They could feel the sincerity and determination in Luodan's words, and saw his indomitable spirit. So, they began to take this suddenly appearing strong man more seriously, and looked forward to the day when they could fight side by side with Luodan.

In the following days, Luodan trained and fought with the monsters, and the tacit understanding and trust between them gradually deepened. Luodan won the respect and trust of the monsters with his wisdom and courage; and the monsters became Luodan's strongest backing with their loyalty and strength.

In the process, Luo Dan gradually understood the world of monsters and the difficulties they faced. He knew that only by truly understanding these monsters could he better help them and better fulfill his mission.

As a result, Luo Dan began to integrate more deeply into the world of monsters. He lived with them, fought with them, and even shared happiness and sorrow with them. In this process, he not only gained friendship and trust, but also found his true home.

Finally, on that decisive day, Luodan fought side by side with the monsters and faced the seemingly invincible enemy together. In the fierce battle, Luodan showed amazing strength and wisdom. He led the monsters to break through the enemy's defenses again and again and finally won the victory.

At that moment, the monsters cheered and jumped for joy. They were proud of Luodan's bravery and wisdom, and also proud of their own choice and persistence. Luodan stood in the center of the battlefield, looking at the monsters who fought side by side with him, his heart filled with gratitude and satisfaction.

He knew that he had not only completed his mission, but also found his true home. Here, he and the monsters created miracles one after another, and also wrote a legendary story of his own. And all of this originated from the decision to suppress his inner emotions and power to suppress his impulses - to come to this world full of challenges and opportunities. (End of this chapter)