Gods: Start with Goblins

They talked a lot and recounted the legendary achievements of the mighty general, as if his return would bring endless glory and victory to the demon clan.

At this moment, the sky seemed to feel this warm anticipation. The originally dense dark clouds seemed to be dispersed by an invisible force. A ray of warm sunlight penetrated the clouds, like golden silk, gently spreading on every brick and stone of the castle, adding a bit of softness and vitality to this cold building.

Luo Dan stood in the crowd, his figure seemed a little lonely, but his eyes were extremely deep, as if he could see through all illusions. He felt an unprecedented powerful force approaching from afar at an astonishing speed. This force was so powerful that it seemed to shake the heavens and the earth, and made the air around it tremble. He couldn't help but feel a surge in his heart. This aura was not only more powerful than the city lord, but also... He vaguely felt that this had some kind of strange connection with the mysterious and indestructible barrier outside the castle.

"This aura... is definitely not something that ordinary people can possess." Luo Dan whispered to himself. His face remained calm, but deep down, his heart was already surging. He knew very well that in front of such a strong man, any slight negligence could expose his identity as a human spy. So, he quickly adjusted his breathing, restrained the aura in his body, and ensured that his aura was no different from that of the demons around him.

The sword energy, the spiritual sword that had accompanied Luo Dan for many years, seemed to sense the master's nervousness. It trembled slightly, and the runes on the sword body flickered with a faint light, as if to give Luo Dan silent comfort in this way: "Master, don't worry. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will fight side by side with you until death. Our plan has been prepared for a long time, and we can't give up easily because of a temporary setback."

Luo Dan heard this and tilted his head slightly, his eyes meeting the sword energy. Although the sword energy could not speak, the firm belief flowed into Luo Dan's heart like a warm current. He nodded gently, and the tension in his heart gradually dissipated. He understood that he could not be bound by fear like this, he had a more important mission to complete - for the sake of the human race, for the land trampled by the iron hoofs of the demons, he must remain calm and look for an opportunity to fight back.

"This mighty general is definitely a character that should not be underestimated." Luo Dan spoke slowly. His voice was low and powerful, full of awe and vigilance for the powerful demon who was about to return. "But we can't underestimate ourselves because of this. We also have our own advantages. As long as we can cleverly use the situation here and formulate a careful plan, we may not be powerless."

After saying that, Luo Dan took another deep breath and cleared all the distracting thoughts in his mind. He knew that the days ahead would be full of unknowns and challenges, but he also firmly believed that as long as there was light in his heart, hope would never go out. So, he straightened his back, stood side by side with the sword energy, and quietly waited for the arrival of the mighty general and the unknown fate that followed. Their figures appeared particularly firm in the sunlight of the castle, as if they were announcing to the world: no matter how difficult the road ahead was, they would move forward bravely and never retreat.

"Just relax, I'm here, everything is under control, they won't notice anything unusual at all!" Luo Dan looked up at the powerful aura that was approaching rapidly, his eyes did not show any fear or retreat, but instead revealed a kind of innate contempt. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, as if telling himself and everything around him that he, Luo Dan, was never easily shaken.

He stood on the terrace of the castle, the breeze gently brushed his hair and made his clothes sway, but it did not shake his inner determination at all. Luo Dan knew that he was standing in an invisible contest at this moment, and he had to remain absolutely calm and confident.

"Hmph, even if the opponent's strength is equal to mine, so what?" Luo Dan sneered in his heart, his eyes flashing with confidence, "I, Luo Dan, am not an ordinary person. In terms of bloodline and temperament, I am far superior to him. In front of him, I will always be superior. He is just a small stumbling block on my way forward."

Luo Dan knew that in this battle with the demons, any slackness could expose his identity and lead to unpredictable consequences. Therefore, he had to continue to disguise himself and blend himself perfectly into the demons until he found the opportunity to kill them with one strike.

"I can't let them discover my true identity. Otherwise, not only me, but also the human race behind me will fall into an irretrievable situation." Luo Dan whispered to himself. Although his voice was low, it was full of determination and resoluteness. "So, I must continue to pretend. No matter how difficult or painful it is, I will persist."

At this moment, a stronger breath came to his face. It was the unique breath of a mighty general, powerful and majestic, as if it could crush everything. However, Luo Dan just smiled slightly, and his eyes still maintained that indifferent contempt.

"Come on, let me see what you are capable of." Luo Dan muttered in his heart, and he clenched his hands gently, as if ready to meet the upcoming challenge at any time. "However, no matter how strong you are, you can't shake me, Luo Dan."

He took a deep breath and adjusted his breath to the best state, making sure that every movement and every breath he made was the same as that of the demons. He knew that the days ahead would be even more difficult, but he also believed that as long as there was light and faith in his heart, nothing could stop him from moving forward.

So, Luo Dan straightened his back and looked into the distance with a determined gaze. Beside him, the spirit sword transformed by the sword energy was quietly suspended, as if it was also preparing for the upcoming challenge. They would face this unknown contest together, and no matter what the result was, they would go all out and never back down.

The mighty general Zhou Shen, covered in thick demonic energy, walked slowly into the castle hall like a ghost in the dark night. The demonic energy lingered around him, as if he had put on a mysterious cloak, making it impossible to see his true face. However, when he walked in front of everyone, especially when his eyes fell on Luo Dan, a hint of surprise flashed in his deep eyes.

"How... how is this possible?" Zhou Shen was secretly surprised. He never expected that in this seemingly ordinary castle, there would be a person with purer demon blood than him. He stared at Luo Dan, trying to see something from him, but Luo Dan just stood there calmly, his face calm, as if he didn't care about anything around him.

"You... who are you?" Zhou Shen finally couldn't help but speak. His voice was low and powerful, with a hint of majesty that could not be ignored. He walked in front of Luo Dan, his eyes were like torches, trying to catch a trace of panic or fear in Luo Dan's eyes, but to his disappointment, Luo Dan's eyes were still as calm as water, without the slightest ripple. Luo Dan raised his head slightly and looked at Zhou Shen. The corners of his mouth curled up with a faint smile, as if he was mocking Zhou Shen's ignorance. "Why? There are people that the mighty general doesn't know?" His voice was understated, but full of provocation.

Zhou Shen frowned. He felt Luo Dan's arrogance and that he didn't take him seriously. He couldn't help but feel angry, but years of practice allowed him to quickly suppress this emotion. He took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice calm: "City Lord, this person... seems to have never appeared in the castle before. Who is he?"

Upon hearing this, the city lord also showed a puzzled look. He looked at Luo Dan, trying to find any information about this person from his memory, but finally shook his head: "Indeed, I have never seen him. But... his blood is so pure, how can he be an ordinary person?"

Zhou Shen was even more shocked when he heard this. He looked at Luo Dan again, trying to find out more secrets from him. However, at this moment, Luo Dan suddenly moved. He waved his hand gently, and the demonic energy around him seemed to be summoned by some power, and gathered towards him, and then condensed into a dazzling demonic light in his palm.

"Humph, since you want to know who I am, I'll show you." Luo Dan snorted coldly, and the magic light in his hand suddenly burst out, instantly illuminating the entire hall. Under the illumination of this light, Zhou Shen and the city lord were shocked - they saw that Luo Dan's appearance began to change, and the magic energy gradually dissipated, revealing his original appearance - a handsome middle-aged man, exuding an extraordinary temperament.

"I, Luo Dan, am a leader among the human race. I came here today with the intention of keeping a low profile, but since you are so curious, I will no longer hide." Luo Dan's voice echoed in the hall, and every word was full of strength and determination. He knew that his identity had been exposed, but this was exactly what he expected. Because only in this way could he truly start his plan and fight for a glimmer of hope for the human race.

Standing there, Long Er was like a towering mountain, and the aura he exuded was enough to suffocate the people around him. Even if he didn't say a word and just stood there quietly, he had already killed many demons present in seconds, making them bow their heads involuntarily. However, his tone was unusually calm, without the slightest bit of publicity or arrogance, as if all this was the most natural thing for him.

Facing Luo Dan, Long Er's eyes revealed a calm and resolute look. He did not feel the slightest bit of fear or retreat because of Luo Dan's seemingly extraordinary aura. In the past years, he had followed many great men, experienced countless trials and tribulations, and had already developed the ability to remain calm in the face of adversity. Therefore, in Long Er's view, although Luo Dan was somewhat special, he was not enough to make him feel afraid.

"Huh, who do you think you are? Are you here to attack the boss?" Long Er snorted, with a hint of teasing in his tone, "My last name is Long, you can call me Long Er! Because I am the second child in the family, and my eldest brother is still waiting for me to rescue him in the barrier outside. He is seriously injured and needs to rest well, so I can't waste time here."

At this point, a trace of worry flashed across Long Er's face, but he quickly concealed it. He looked at Luo Dan and found that his face suddenly became ugly, with shock flashing in his eyes. Obviously, the surname "Long" mentioned by Long Er has a special meaning in the demon clan. It represents a kind of dignity and power, which is an existence that many demons cannot reach.

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"You... you said your last name is Long?" Luo Dan's voice trembled a little. He couldn't believe his ears. Among the demons, the last name Long was extremely rare, and every demon with this last name had extraordinary strength and background. Although he was wary of Long Er before, he never thought that the other party would have such an identity.

Long Er looked at Luo Dan's reaction and smiled faintly. He did not directly answer Luo Dan's question, but continued: "My elder brother told me that in this world, only the strong can survive. He asked me to come here to make me stronger and to find a partner who can fight side by side with me. I see that you are quite strong, are you interested in joining me?"

Luo Dan couldn't help but waver when he heard this. He knew very well that in this world full of dangers and challenges, having one more powerful ally meant one more hope of survival. Moreover, from Long Er's words, he could also feel the other party's sincerity and determination. However, he also had his own concerns and plans, and could not make a decision easily.

"I... I need to think about it." Luo Dan was silent for a moment, and finally spoke. He looked at Long Er, his eyes revealing a hint of determination, "However, if you can really rescue your eldest brother and prove your strength and sincerity, then... I might consider going with you."

Hearing this, Long Er's eyes flashed with joy. He knew that Luo Dan's words represented a possibility, a possibility that they could fight side by side in the future. He patted Luo Dan on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay! Then I will wait for your good news. However, you have to decide quickly, because my brother's injury will not wait."

After saying that, Long Er turned and left, leaving behind a handsome back. Luo Dan stood there, watching Long Er leave. His heart was filled with complex emotions, both expectations for the unknown future and worries about the challenges that were about to be faced. But he knew that no matter what the future held, he had to face it bravely, because only in this way could he truly become the person he wanted to be.

"You are actually from the Long family, how... how is this possible?" He widened his eyes and looked at Long Er in disbelief, as if he had heard something extremely absurd. (End of this chapter)