Gods: Start with Goblins

In the vast world of immortal cultivation surrounded by clouds and mist and filled with immortal air, there is a mysterious and solemn place, which is the headquarters of Shangguanmen.

On this day, the sun shone through the thin clouds and shone on the magnificent gate of Shangguan Sect. The golden light added a sacred atmosphere to the entire sect. In front of the gate, the wide square was paved with neat bluestone slabs, and each slab seemed to tell the vicissitudes of time and the glorious history of the sect.

At this time, a group of monks in gorgeous clothes were standing in the center of the square, their eyes were bright and their expressions were proud. The leader was an elder with extraordinary temperament. He was wearing a moon-white robe with exquisite runes and patterns embroidered on it. The robe fluttered gently in the breeze, as if it contained endless power. He wore a high crown on his head, and his face was kind but revealed an unquestionable majesty.

"Hmph, don't underestimate us, the Shangguan Sect." The leader spoke proudly, his voice loud and firm, echoing in the empty square, attracting admiring glances from the surrounding disciples.

"Of course not. Our sect is called Shangguan Sect, and it has a great reputation in this vast world of immortal cultivation." A young disciple couldn't help but agree, his eyes flashing with a fiery light, as if he was full of infinite admiration and pride for the sect.

"Yes, our Shangguan Sect has a long history, and it has been passed down to this day for thousands of years. During these long years, countless ancestors have devoted countless efforts and hard work for the prosperity and development of the sect." Another disciple continued, his tone full of emotion and awe.

"Now, our Shangguan Sect has grown to a very large scale. There are more than a thousand disciples in the entire sect." The leader raised his head slightly and looked into the distance, as if recalling the hardships and glory of the sect along the way. "These disciples are all talented, hardworking and diligent. They are constantly making progress on their respective paths of cultivation and contributing their own strength to the prosperity of the sect."

"That's right! These more than a thousand disciples are distributed on various peaks, each studying different techniques and skills. Some are good at refining pills, and the pills they refine are of extremely high quality and are highly sought after in the entire world of immortal cultivation; some are proficient in refining weapons, and the magic weapons they create are so powerful that many evil demons and heretics are frightened at the news." The young disciple said excitedly, his face filled with pride.

"And the head of our sect is an unrivaled and powerful person in the world. He has already reached the realm of half-step to the holy throne!" The leader's voice suddenly rose a few degrees, his eyes flashing with reverence, "The head of the sect has unfathomable cultivation, and his understanding of the way of cultivating immortals has reached an extremely high level. Under his leadership, our Shangguan Sect can gain a foothold in this fiercely competitive world of cultivating immortals."

"That's right, the master's reputation is far-reaching. Even those high and mighty saints admire him." An elderly disciple said slowly. He recalled the scene when he saw the master take action, and his heart was still filled with shock.

"Not only that, our sect also has ten elders. These ten elders are all peerless masters of the Domination Realm!" The leader continued, his tone full of pride, "Each elder has his own unique cultivation experience and powerful strength. They hold important positions in the sect, responsible for teaching disciples and protecting the sect's safety. Whether facing foreign invasions or handling internal affairs of the sect, they can handle it with ease and show unparalleled wisdom and strength."

"Wow, the Domination Realm! That is the realm that countless cultivators dream of!" The young disciples couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, their eyes revealing their admiration and yearning for the elders.

"Yes, and we have more than fifty disciples at the throne level in our sect." The leader emphasized again, his face filled with a proud smile, "These disciples at the throne level are the future and hope of the sect. They have outstanding performance in their respective fields. Some have extremely high attainments in the art of formations and can arrange powerful formations; others are good at fighting and are brave and fearless on the battlefield, having made great military achievements."

"Of course not. Although our Shangguan Sect is not a top sect, it is also a first-rate sect." The leader looked around with a firm and confident look, "More than a dozen lords within a million miles have paid tribute to our sect. They are well aware of the strength and majesty of our Shangguan Sect and dare not slack off or offend us in the slightest. Whenever there is an important matter or crisis, they will immediately turn to our sect for help and seek our protection and support."

"Haha, this is the power of our Shangguan Sect! In this world of immortal cultivation, our Shangguan Sect will continue to flourish and become the focus of everyone's attention!" The young disciples shouted in unison, their voices echoing in the valley, as if to convey this pride and confidence to every corner of the entire world of immortal cultivation.

In the mysterious and vast world of cultivation, the Half-Step Saint Throne, although not as supreme and absolute as the Saint Throne, is not much different. It is a powerful existence that is above countless cultivators. Their status is extremely respected, and every move they make can cause waves in the world of cultivation.

For practitioners below the level of master, if they want to rescue Shangguan Bowen from these forces, the difficulty is just like climbing a steep and dangerous mountain that reaches the sky. Every step is full of unknown dangers and challenges. If you are not careful, you will be crushed to pieces and there is no way back.

In a quiet and slightly depressing secret room, Luo Dan frowned, his eyes revealing deep worry. He paced slowly, constantly thinking about how to deal with the situation.

"Oh, this is a really tricky situation." Luodan sighed softly, his voice echoing in this small space with a hint of helplessness.

The companions beside him also looked solemn and fell into deep thought. After a long time, one of them broke the silence: "Luo Dan, Shangguan Bowen must be rescued, but the current situation is really a headache."

Luo Dan stopped, looked at everyone with a firm gaze, and said: "I know that Shangguan Bowen is our friend and it is our common responsibility. But we cannot act blindly. We must lay out a more careful plan."

"But, with the fighting power of just a few of us, it's not easy to leave calmly among so many forces." Another person said with a frown, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Luo Dan nodded slightly, looking into the distance, as if he saw the complex and dangerous situation outside through the thick wall: "Yes, it is obviously not enough to rely on combat power alone. The only thing we can use is the formation. Remember the scene before when even Tiansheng Taoist was trapped? That is enough to prove the powerful power of the formation."

After hearing what Luo Dan said, everyone had a glimmer of hope in their eyes.

"Then how should we set up this formation?" someone asked curiously.

Luodan took a deep breath and said slowly: "We need to find a suitable location. This place must be hidden and have enough space to set up the formation. Then, we have to collect various rare materials. These materials are the key to setting up the formation." "However, these materials are not easy to find, and those forces must be closely watching our every move. Once they find out that we are looking for materials, they will probably take action immediately." Someone else expressed concern.

Luo Dan frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "This is also one of the problems we need to face. We can split up and have some people look for materials while others gather information and keep track of the movements of those forces. At the same time, we have to find a way to confuse them so that they can't figure out our true intentions."

"Well, this method is good." Everyone nodded in agreement.

Just as they were discussing countermeasures, there was a sudden knock on the door. Luo Dan's heart tightened, and he signaled everyone to stay alert. He walked to the door carefully and slowly opened it, only to see a panicked disciple rushing in.

"Master, this is bad! Those forces seem to have noticed some of our actions and have begun to strengthen their vigilance." The disciple said breathlessly.

Luo Dan's expression became more serious. "It seems that our actions have attracted their attention. Don't panic, we will proceed according to the original plan, but we must be more cautious."

Everyone clenched their fists, their eyes full of determination. They knew that this rescue operation was full of dangers and challenges, but for Shangguan Bowen, they were willing to pay any price.

"No matter how difficult it is, we must rescue Shangguan Bowen!" Luodan said loudly, his voice full of power.

"Yes, let's work together!" Everyone shouted in unison. The sound echoed in the secret room, as if it had turned into an invisible force, supporting them to face the upcoming difficulties and obstacles.

In the mysterious and vast world of cultivation, there is an ancient mountain range shrouded in clouds and mist. This is a treasure land that countless practitioners dream of. Legend has it that it hides mysterious powers and supreme opportunities that can change destiny.

Luo Dan and his party, after going through countless hardships, finally arrived in front of this mountain range. They came here with the purpose of exploring opportunities and improving their cultivation, but on the way to the mountain range, they encountered a small sect. Although this sect is nothing in front of the big forces in the cultivation world, it is also a hegemon in this mountain range, with its own rules and territorial awareness.

Luo Dan and his companions, by chance, had once met several disciples of this sect on the road. At that time, the two sides did not have a deep exchange, but simply said hello and went their separate ways. However, when they met again in front of this mountain range, the situation became delicate.

The leader was a small leader of the sect. He was dressed in a green robe, with a long sword hanging from his waist. His face was stern, and his eyes revealed an unquestionable majesty. He frowned, and his sharp eyes were like two sharp swords, piercing straight at Luo Dan and his men.

"Something's wrong. Why are you asking so many questions?" His voice came out coldly, with a hint of displeasure and vigilance. "Whether our sect is strong or weak has nothing to do with you. Don't think that just because we have known each other along the way, you can't be sure of your own identity. Leave now, understand?"

His words, like the cold wind in winter, blew straight into the hearts of Luodan and his companions. They then realized that they seemed to have violated some taboos of this sect.

It turned out that the previous acquaintance with Luo Dan and his companions was just a few shields that the disciples of this sect found on the road. At that time, they were in a strange place, facing unknown dangers, and needed some helpers to deal with them together. Luo Dan and his companions happened to appear at the right time and place, so they were included in the ranks of temporary partners.

However, the situation is different now. They have reached their destination. There are endless opportunities and secrets hidden in this mountain range. It is a treasure land that their sect has wanted to explore for many years. But at this time, the mountain range is temporarily inaccessible due to some unknown reasons, which makes them feel extremely anxious and helpless.

Under such circumstances, Luo Dan and his men were naturally of no use to them. Moreover, if the elders of the sect found out that they had brought a few outsiders here, they would definitely be furious and blame them for not knowing the rules and bringing unnecessary trouble to the sect.

Thinking of this, the leader's eyes became even colder: "What are you still doing here? Leave quickly! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!" There was already a hint of threat in his voice.

Luo Dan and the others looked at each other, and saw a trace of helplessness and unwillingness in each other's eyes. They understood that it was meaningless to continue to entangle at this moment, and it would only put themselves in a more embarrassing situation.

"Hmph, let's go." Luo Dan sighed and turned to leave. His eyes flashed with a barely perceptible firmness and determination, "We will definitely find our own opportunity and will not lose to anyone!"

Several others followed suit, their backs looking particularly lonely in the afterglow of the setting sun. However, a more blazing flame ignited in their hearts, which was the persistence and pursuit of the path of cultivation, and the infinite longing and expectation for the future.

They knew that the road ahead was still full of difficulties and obstacles, but they were ready to meet all challenges and create their own legends. And that small sect was just a small episode on their road of cultivation, a whetstone that made them more determined in their beliefs.

As Luo Dan and his companions left, the disciples of the sect also breathed a sigh of relief. They smiled at each other and turned to explore and wait for the mountains. Luo Dan and his companions embarked on a new journey, striding towards the unknown. (End of this chapter)