Gods: Start with Goblins

Elder Tianji took a deep breath.

A warm feeling surged in his heart.

he knows,
Elder Luodan is right.

They are not alone.

They have each other.

And their people.

This strength is enough for them to face any challenge and any difficulty.

"Brother Luodan, thank you." Elder Tianji's voice was a little choked. "With you here, I think we can definitely get out of this predicament."

Elder Luodan smiled, his smile was full of confidence and determination: "Brother Tianji, we will. Because we are the elders and the hope of the tribe. We must be strong and brave."

The two smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding and trust flowed in each other's eyes. They knew that no matter how difficult the future was, as long as they were together, nothing could defeat them. Although the extraordinary strength of Lord Long brought greater challenges to their situation, it also strengthened their determination and courage to overcome difficulties.

He gently patted Elder Tianji's shoulders. Although his hands looked frail, they seemed to contain infinite power. Every pat seemed to convey a firm belief and endless comfort. Elder Luodan's voice was low and powerful, like the sound of a bell echoing in the mountains, clear and profound: "Tianji, don't worry too much. Fate is always full of variables, but it will always light a bright light for us in the darkest moment. Since fate has brought us together here, I will never let you fall into danger and remain indifferent."

Elder Tianji turned his head, his eyes revealing a trace of gratitude and relief. He knew that Elder Luodan's words were not only comfort, but also a heavy promise. In this crisis-ridden moment, this promise was like a solid fortress, providing him with a safe haven.

Elder Luodan continued, "Although Lord Long is extremely powerful, we are not unprepared. We have experienced countless storms and challenges along the way, and each time we have relied on wisdom and courage to overcome danger. This time will be no exception. We have wisdom to see through the enemy's weaknesses and find clues to solve the dilemma; we have courage to face any difficulties and challenges, and move forward courageously without fear of hardship."

At this point, Elder Luodan's eyes flashed with an indescribable light, which was a firm belief in the future and a deep trust in his companions. He held Elder Tianji's hand tightly, as if to pass on this strength to him: "More importantly, we have each other. Tianji, you are not fighting alone. Behind you is me, our people, and our common beliefs and ideals. We are a whole, an inseparable team. As long as we unite as one and work together, nothing can stop us from moving forward."

Elder Tianji felt a warm current in his heart. He felt the warmth of Elder Luodan's palm, and also felt the determination and strength from the bottom of his heart. He raised his head and looked at Elder Luodan's determined eyes, as if he saw the light of hope for the future. He knew that with Elder Luodan, they had hope and the strength to face all difficulties and challenges.

"Luo Dan, thank you." Elder Tianji's voice was a little choked, but more of it was gratitude and determination. "Your words gave me hope and made me more determined. I know that as long as we are united, nothing can defeat us. Although Lord Long is very powerful, we are not pushovers. We will definitely find a way to solve the dilemma and turn danger into safety."

Elder Luodan smiled, his smile was full of confidence and determination: "Tianji, you are right. We will. Because we are elders and the hope of the tribe. We must be strong and brave. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we must work hand in hand and move forward together."

The two smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding and trust flowed in each other's eyes. They knew that no matter how difficult the challenges in the future were, as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward. And the determination and strength from the bottom of their hearts would become their strongest weapon to overcome all difficulties and challenges.

"Elder Luodan, you are right. We can't give up like this. We have to work together to find a way to overcome this difficulty." Although Elder Tianji's voice was still trembling, he was obviously more determined and courageous.

Elder Luodan smiled and nodded. He once again glanced at the surrounding demon soldiers, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "Now, the first thing we have to do is to stay calm and not let them see our panic. Then, we will slowly look for opportunities to see if we can find a breakthrough."

The two smiled at each other. Although they were in danger, their hearts were full of hope and vision for the future. They knew that as long as they moved forward hand in hand, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

Elder Luodan's words were like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, which once again flowed into Elder Tianji's heart. The warm and firm power seemed to have magic power, which gradually calmed his originally anxious mood, just like the lake returning to tranquility in the storm. He looked at Elder Luodan's rock-like eyes, and an unprecedented confidence and strength surged in his heart, as if as long as he followed Elder Luodan, no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was, it would be flattened one by one.

"Elder Luodan, your words give me hope." Although Elder Tianji's voice still had a slight tremor that was barely noticeable, it was more of a firmness and trust. "As long as you are here, I believe we will be able to survive this crisis and continue our journey to explore the vast unknown world."

Elder Luodan smiled slightly, and that smile contained both encouragement to Elder Tianji and infinite expectations for the future. He nodded gently, motioning Elder Tianji to sit down, and the two began to discuss the next action plan. The air was filled with a tense and hopeful atmosphere. Every detail was repeatedly scrutinized and carefully considered, for fear of missing any factors that might affect the success of the plan. "The first thing we have to do is to ensure that our whereabouts are not discovered by the demon soldiers." Elder Luodan's voice was steady and powerful. As he spoke, he spread out a map on the table and gently ran his fingers over several key locations. "Here, here, and here, these are all places where we need to be especially careful. I will arrange some people to monitor these areas, and we will act immediately if there is any sign of trouble."

Elder Tianji listened attentively, nodded his head from time to time to show his agreement, and occasionally put forward his own views and suggestions. The conversation between the two was smooth and efficient, as if they had been comrades-in-arms for many years. In this world full of dangers and unknowns, they went hand in hand and faced many difficulties and challenges together. That deep friendship and firm belief became their most precious wealth.

"As for Lord Long," Elder Luodan's eyes became deep, as if they could penetrate all the fog, "Although he is powerful, he is not invincible. In this world, there are no absolutely strong people, only brave people who constantly challenge themselves and surpass their limits. We will find his weaknesses and formulate corresponding countermeasures to ensure that our actions can proceed smoothly."

Elder Tianji heard this and a glimmer of admiration flashed in his eyes. He knew that Elder Luodan was not only extremely powerful, but also a leader with profound wisdom and firm beliefs. With him, they had a backbone and the courage and confidence to overcome all difficulties.

"Elder Luodan, you are right." Elder Tianji's voice was firm and powerful. "We will not be intimidated by any difficulties, nor will we give up easily. We must work together and fight together until the moment of final victory."

The two smiled at each other, their smiles were filled with infinite vision and firm belief for the future. They knew that as long as they were united and moved forward hand in hand, nothing could stop them from moving forward. The appearance of Elder Luodan undoubtedly added a powerful boost to them, making them more determined to move towards the unknown but hopeful future.

After saying this, Elder Luodan's figure began to blur, like a thin mist in the morning light, surrounded by a layer of light, mysterious mist. His figure gradually became hazy, as if it merged with the surrounding air, leaving only a series of faint, looming afterimages, gently flickering in the weak light, like the most distant stars in the night sky.

Elder Tianji and his companions looked at each other, with complex emotions flashing in their eyes. Although they still felt like a huge rock was weighing down their hearts, and their anxiety was surging like a tide, Elder Luodan's promise and help were like a sudden dawn, penetrating the darkness in their hearts and illuminating the way forward.

"Elder Luodan will definitely come back. Since he said he would help us, he will never break his promise." Although Elder Tianji's voice was low, it was full of determination and trust. His words seemed to have a magical power, which calmed down the anxious companions and gave them a glimmer of hope.

They quietly waited for Luo Dan's return. Time seemed to be infinitely stretched at this moment. Every second seemed to be gently grabbed by an invisible hand, making people anxious but helpless. However, they did not let this wait become empty and boring, but began to exchange their thoughts and guesses with each other.

"I think we can try to get out from that abandoned secret passage, which should not have been discovered by the demons yet." A companion said in a low voice, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes, as if he had seen the hope of escape.

"But no one has walked through that secret passage for a long time. Could there be any danger inside?" another companion raised his doubts. Although his voice was soft, it revealed a hint of worry.

"There is definitely danger, but it is better than sitting here and waiting to die." Elder Tianji said, his voice steady and powerful, "Besides, I believe Elder Luodan will also consider it from that perspective, and he will definitely find a safe way out for us."

Their words echoed in the silent space, and every word seemed particularly clear, as if carrying some kind of magic, which gradually made the originally heavy atmosphere become lighter. They began to discuss various possible solutions, not letting go of any details, trying to find a way out that was most likely to succeed.

Time passed by minute by minute, and their discussion became more and more in-depth. Although they still felt a little uneasy, the light of hope became brighter and brighter, as if they could already see the dawn of the future. They knew that as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward. The return of Elder Luodan would undoubtedly add a powerful boost to their escape plan.

"Elder Luodan is so mysterious. I wonder what he will come up with to help us this time." One of the companions said softly. His voice was particularly clear in the quiet night, and his eyes were full of deep awe and endless expectations for Elder Luodan. He clenched his fists, as if to cheer himself up, and seemed to be praying for Elder Luodan.

"Yes, he always appears at the most critical and critical moments to guide us and lead us out of trouble." Another companion echoed. Although his voice was trembling due to nervousness, his tone was full of unwavering trust and confidence in Elder Luodan. "I believe that this time will be no exception. Elder Luodan will definitely use his wisdom and strength to find a way out for us."

Elder Tianji stood aside, not saying anything, but silently staring at the direction where Elder Luodan disappeared. His eyes were deep and complex, as if he could penetrate the night and see the distant future. His heart was filled with various emotions, including deep gratitude and immense trust in Elder Luodan, as well as worry and confusion about the future. He knew that the situation they were in was extremely dangerous, and every decision could be related to their life and death.

However, Elder Tianji also knew clearly that at this moment they had no choice but to trust Elder Luodan. Elder Luodan was not only a wise man among them, but also their leader and support. In countless crises in the past, Elder Luodan was always able to lead them out of danger and difficulties with his wisdom and courage.

"Elder Tianji, what are you thinking about?" A companion noticed Elder Tianji's silence and asked softly.

Elder Tianji withdrew his thoughts and turned to look at his companions, his eyes flashing with determination. "I think we can't wait like this any longer." He said slowly, "Although we have to trust Elder Luodan, we can't rely on him completely. We have to prepare ourselves, just in case..."

He did not continue, but his companions understood what he meant. They began to express their opinions one after another. Some suggested strengthening the alert, some suggested preparing some emergency supplies, and some suggested that they should be familiar with the surrounding environment so that they can evacuate quickly in an emergency. (End of this chapter)