Gods: Start with Goblins

.In the spacious and bright martial arts arena, the sun was shining freely, shining on the weapons and faces of the people. Qin Feng looked sincere, spread his hands, and said to his friend Su Yao beside him: "I speak from the bottom of my heart. You know, spirit stones are really important to every practitioner."

Su Yao raised her eyebrows slightly, her eyes full of curiosity. She raised her hand to lift the hair beside her temples and asked, "How is it important? I know that spirit stones can be used for cultivation, but are there any other special uses?"

Qin Feng straightened his back slightly, his eyes sparkling, and explained with great interest: "Spiritual stones can be regarded as the foundation of cultivation. Using them to cultivate can make the cultivation process much faster. Moreover, it can also buy a lot of natural treasures. For example, at the last auction, a piece of top-grade spiritual stone directly bought a thousand-year-old ginseng, which is a magical medicine that can break through the bottleneck."

Su Yao listened attentively, nodded gently, and a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on her face: "So that's why everyone is trying so hard to accumulate spirit stones."

At this time, a scornful laugh came from not far away. A young disciple dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a mocking smile on his face, strode over. He was Zhao Xuan, who was at the throne level. Zhao Xuan crossed his arms and said with disdain: "Humph, in the eyes of you low-level practitioners, spirit stones may be treasures, but for us strong men above the throne level, they are really nothing."

Qin Feng frowned slightly, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes, and asked: "Brother Zhao, you can't say that, Lingshi is an important resource after all."

Zhao Xuan sneered, flicked his sleeves, and said proudly: "You will understand when you reach the throne realm. Our cultivation relies on the comprehension of the laws, and the role of spirit stones is minimal. On weekdays, there are so many spirit stones from the sect's rewards and tributes from all parties that we can't count them. We are not short of them at all."

The disciples around were whispering, some were envious, and some were suspicious. Su Yao tugged at Qin Feng's sleeve and whispered, "It seems that different realms have different views on spirit stones." Qin Feng remained silent, and secretly made up his mind to work hard to practice, reach a higher realm as soon as possible, and explore the mystery.

In the clearing in the valley lightly covered by the moonlight, the bonfire was burning, and the jumping flames illuminated the faces of more than a hundred people around, who were full of doubts and curiosity. Luo Dan's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile. Facing the various questions raised by the crowd, he just waved his hand gently, and did not intend to explain too much to these people.

"Brother Luo, just tell us why you are suddenly so anxious to save Shangguan Bowen?" A burly man with a full beard strode up to Luo Dan and spoke in a loud and anxious voice.

Luo Dan smiled and shook his head, and said patiently: "Brother, there are some things that the less you know, the better. You just need to trust me, this operation will not be a wasted trip." The big man scratched his head. Although there was still confusion in his eyes, he did not ask any more questions.

Luo Dan knew that time was running out. In order to avoid any more trouble, it would be too late to rescue Shangguan Bowen tomorrow. The moonlight sprinkled on his face, outlining his resolute outline. He secretly made up his mind to secretly rescue Shangguan Bowen in the dark.

He looked around, cleared his throat, and said loudly: "Brothers, let's have a good rest tonight. Buck Yun and I have something to do, so we will set up camp over there first. Tomorrow morning, we will discuss the follow-up actions with everyone." Everyone nodded, and although some people murmured, they all dispersed.

Luo Dan led Bak Yun and the other two to the side of the valley. The night wind blew, bringing a slight chill. Luo Dan tightened his cloak and walked faster. Along the way, Bak Yun couldn't help asking, "Boss, are we really going to act tonight? This is quite risky."

Luodan had a firm expression and sharp eyes, and said in a deep voice: "There is no time to hesitate. Although the operation tonight is dangerous, it is the best time to save Shangguan Bowen. We must act carefully and cannot make any mistakes." Buckyun and the other man looked at each other and nodded, their eyes full of trust in Luodan.

The three of them came to a relatively secluded valley and quickly set up the tent. Under the moonlight, they were busy and focused, and every move was capable and decisive. After a while, the simple tent was built. Luo Dan stood in front of the tent, looking at the quiet forest not far away, silently thinking about the rescue plan for tonight. A thrilling operation was about to begin in the night.

In the makeshift tent, the flickering candlelight stretched the figures of Luo Dan and Buck Yun long, swaying on the rough tent cloth. Luo Dan frowned slightly, holding his chin with one hand, his eyes revealing a thoughtful look: "Regarding the location where Shangguan Bowen is imprisoned, I think it may be in the lair of a certain force, so it is easier to guard."

Buck Yun shook his head slightly, a determined look on his face, and said in a firm tone: "Boss, I have no objection to this, but I agree more with the intersection of several parties. Think about it, if Shangguan Bowen is imprisoned in the hands of the Shangguan Sect, if he confesses everything to the sect in order to protect himself, then the opportunity discovered this time will belong to the Shangguan Sect."

He took two steps forward, his eyes gleaming with wisdom, and continued to analyze: "The other sects have gone to such great lengths, so they naturally don't want to see this. Therefore, detaining Shangguan Bowen at a point where several forces can monitor him can prevent him from being rescued by one party alone, while ensuring that all parties have control over him, and preventing the Shangguan sect from monopolizing the opportunity. This is a plan that all parties can accept."

Luo Dan nodded slightly, tapping his fingers on the table, lost in thought. After a moment, he looked up with a hint of approval in his eyes: "You are right, Buckyun. The intersection of the two sides is indeed a key location. But the range is still too large. We have to find a way to narrow it down."

Buck Yun touched his chin, thought for a while, and said, "Boss, we can start with the routes of communication and monitoring points of the various forces. Maybe we can find some clues and determine the specific place of detention. Moreover, we have to consider the strictness of the defense. The more important the detention location, the stricter the defense must be."

Luo Dan stood up and paced back and forth in the tent, constantly calculating various possibilities in his mind. Under the candlelight, the two figures in this small space seemed to be planning an action that could change the situation, and the mysterious place of detention was like a mystery hidden in the darkness, waiting for them to solve.

Luo Dan stood on a high place, the biting mountain wind whistled past, his rustling robes were pulled by the wind. He looked towards the valley in the distance where undercurrents were surging, and a hint of murderous intent suddenly appeared in his deep eyes, like a sharp blade in the cold night, revealing its edge.

Recalling the thrilling battle against the beast king, the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, outlining a confident arc. At that time, facing the powerful half-step holy throne monster, he never retreated at all, wielding the long sword in his hand, and successfully killed it with fearless momentum and superb skills. That battle made him stand out in the cultivation world and made everyone look at him with new eyes.

Now, although he heard that there were several Half-Step Saints hidden in the valley, there was no fear in his eyes. He turned his head and looked at the dense crowd behind him. There were thousands of people who gathered here with full trust and obeyed his orders. These people were his solid backing and his confidence in this difficult game.

He took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes. The scene of facing millions of monsters came to his mind. The overwhelming monsters roared and rushed like a surging black tide. Anyone who saw that scene would feel despair. But he didn't. He led everyone, relying on his tenacious will and clever tactics, to repel the attacks of the monsters again and again and successfully defended his home. When he opened his eyes again, Luo Dan's eyes were more determined, and a reassuring aura emanated from his body. He knew that the upcoming battle would be extremely difficult, but he was not afraid. He tightened the hilt of the sword in his hand and secretly made up his mind that no matter what was waiting for him ahead, he would move forward bravely, like countless times before, to break a bloody path in desperate situations, so that everyone could see his strength and determination.

In the tent, the candlelight flickered, and the light and shadow danced on Luo Dan and Buck Yun's faces. Luo Dan's face was solemn, his eyes were full of determination, and he slowly said: "This operation is really dangerous. If there is really no other way, I can only fight to the death."

Buck Yun's heart tightened. Looking at Luo Dan's resolute face, he knew that once Luo Dan said such a thing, he was ready to die together. He nodded slightly, with a hint of worry in his tone: "I understand. But we must not go to that step. We must find a way to rescue Shangguan Bowen as much as possible."

Luo Dan sighed softly and rubbed his temples: "Yes, spending 600,000 spirit stones to set up the formation has a huge backlash on me. If it weren't for the situation, I wouldn't want to go this far."

Buck Yun stood up and paced back and forth in the tent, frowning as he thought about countermeasures. "Boss, we have to re-plan the rescue route and try to avoid those heavily guarded areas. Moreover, we can use the cover of night to catch them off guard."

Luo Dan nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "You have a point. But we also have to consider that those forces will definitely expect us to act under the cover of night, and they may have set up many ambushes."

Buck Yun gritted his teeth, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes: "Then we will take advantage of their tricks and deliberately reveal some flaws to lure them into the trap, and then break through from another direction to rescue Shangguan Bowen."

Luo Dan pondered for a moment and said slowly: "This is an idea. But we have to grasp the timing and not let them see the flaws. Moreover, we have to ensure that the power of the formation can play a role at the critical moment to buy us more time."

Buck Yun patted his chest and said confidently: "Boss, don't worry, I will arrange the formation. I will let the brothers prepare in advance to ensure that everything goes well."

Luo Dan looked at Bak Yun, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He knew that in this difficult rescue operation, Bak Yun was his most capable assistant and his most trusted brother. The two looked at each other, their eyes full of determination, as if at this moment, they had seen the day when Shangguan Bowen would be successfully rescued. The moonlight was like frost, sprinkling on the silent camp. Luo Dan sat alone in front of the tent, his brows furrowed, and he unconsciously played with a rough stone in his hand. Bak Yun approached quietly, and his heart tightened when he saw Luo Dan's appearance.

"Boss, are you still thinking about the formation?" Buck Yun spoke softly, breaking the silence.

Luo Dan raised his head, his eyes full of worry: "Yes, with my current cultivation level, it is not difficult to set up a normal formation, but the formation I want to set up this time is extraordinary."

Buck Yun sat down next to Luo Dan and frowned slightly: "You mean, setting up a formation that is too difficult will consume a lot of mental energy?"

Luo Dan nodded slightly, his tone heavy: "Not only that, but I also need to increase the power of the formation by 600,000. This is a huge challenge for me. Once there is a backlash, the consequences will be disastrous."

Buck Yun's expression suddenly became serious: "What you mean is..."

Luo Dan took a deep breath and said slowly: "That's right. Once I am attacked, my entire cultivation may be ruined, and I will never be able to embark on the path of cultivation again."

Outside the tent, the breeze blew gently, blowing the corners of their clothes. Buck Yun was silent for a moment, then said, "Boss, can we think of another way? We don't have to rely on the formation."

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Luo Dan smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's not that easy. In the current situation, the formation is our only chance of winning. Moreover, only a strong enough formation can rescue Shangguan Bowen under the noses of those masters."

Buck Yun gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with determination: "Then let's make the best preparations to reduce the risk of backlash. I'll call the brothers together and ask them to help collect some spiritual objects that can stabilize your spiritual power. Maybe they can help you."

Luo Dan looked at Buck Yun, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart: "Thank you, Buck Yun. But you also have to understand that this is risky after all. I can't let everyone take risks for me."

Buck Yun patted Luo Dan on the shoulder and said firmly: "Boss, what are you talking about? We are brothers. We share happiness and difficulties. No matter what happens, we will face it together with you."

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Luo Dan nodded, his eyes rekindled with fighting spirit. In the quiet night, the two figures seemed particularly determined, as if at this moment, they were ready to face all challenges. (End of this chapter)