Gods: Start with Goblins

The spiritual energy controlled by Luo Dan swirled around him, and the aura it exuded was not comparable to that of ordinary people.

It was a deep, vast and mysterious power, as if it contained endless mysteries. People around felt this aura.
, they couldn't help but be moved. They knew that Luo Dan's strength was far beyond their imagination.

The people around looked at each other, curiously discussing who would win between the man and Luodan.

Although they didn't dare to make loud noises, their eyes revealed strong anticipation and excitement.

The disciples of the major sects were full of respect and affection for Luo Dan.
They knew that Luo Dan not only fulfilled his promise,
He is also a super genius, and his future achievements are limitless.

"Master Luodan is truly amazing. He has such strength at such a young age. He will definitely become a god-like existence in the future!" said a sect disciple enviously.

"Yes, being on good terms with Master Luodan will bring countless benefits to our sect!" another disciple echoed.

Although their discussion was quiet, Luo Dan could hear it clearly. He smiled slightly, feeling secretly proud. He knew that his strength and reputation were enough to make these people in awe and envy him.

Luo Dan looked at the man again, his eyes revealing a hint of coldness. He immediately found the man's weakness, which was the trace of escaping from the ancient barrier, and his strength did not reach the level of a demigod. Moreover, the man was injured, and his strength was greatly reduced. Luo Dan smiled in his heart, such an opponent was not something he was afraid of at all.

"Hmph, do you think you can escape from my grasp?" Luo Dan sneered, and with a flash of his body, he pounced towards the man.

The man was shocked when he saw this, and quickly swung his sword to fight. However, his strength was far inferior to Luo Dan's, and after a few rounds, he was already out of breath and exhausted.

"You... who are you? Why are you so powerful?" the man asked breathlessly, his eyes revealing fear and despair.

Luo Dan chuckled and did not answer his question. He only knew that this man was a small stumbling block on his way forward and he had to get rid of him.

As the fight continued, Luodan gradually gained the upper hand with his powerful strength and superb martial arts. The man was becoming more and more powerless, and his moves became more and more chaotic. Finally, in a fierce collision, the man was knocked away by Luodan's sword and fell heavily to the ground.

The people around exclaimed when they saw this. They knew that the battle was over and the winner was undoubtedly Luo Dan.

Luo Dan walked up to the man and looked at him coldly: "You lose. Now, you can tell me your origins and purpose."

The man panted and looked at Luo Dan, with a trace of helplessness and despair in his eyes. He knew that he could no longer escape Luo Dan's control. So he slowly opened his mouth and told his origins and purpose...

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The man's name was Yun Yi, and he was originally a disciple of an ancient sect. However, in an accident, he triggered the sect's ban and was imprisoned in an ancient barrier. There, he spent a long time and his strength gradually improved. However, just when he was about to break through the demigod level, he accidentally discovered a loophole in the barrier and escaped.

After escaping, Yun Yi discovered that the world of cultivation had undergone tremendous changes. The sect he originally belonged to no longer existed, and new sects and forces emerged one after another. He felt confused and helpless, not knowing where to go.

At this time, he heard of Luo Dan's name and deeds. He knew that Luo Dan was a young master of alchemy, powerful and famous. So he decided to find Luo Dan, hoping to get his help and guidance.

However, when he found Luo Dan, he found that Luo Dan was not as friendly as he imagined. Luo Dan was full of suspicion and vigilance about his origins and purpose, and even attacked him.

Although Yun Yi was quite powerful, he was still no match for Luo Dan. In the fierce battle, he gradually lost and was eventually defeated by Luo Dan.

Now, he was lying at Luo Dan's feet, feeling the pain and fatigue in his body. He knew that he could no longer escape Luo Dan's control. So, he slowly opened his mouth and told Luo Dan about his origins and purpose.

After listening to this, Luo Dan pondered for a moment, then looked at Yun Yi and said, "Your experience is indeed sympathetic, but your behavior is unacceptable to me. You trespassed into my territory without permission and tried to challenge my authority. This is a great disrespect to me."

Yun Yi was shocked when he heard this, and quickly explained: "Master Luo Dan, I have no ill intentions. I just wanted to come to you for help and guidance, but I didn't expect it to turn out like this."

Luo Dan chuckled and said, "Help and guidance? Do you think I can get it so easily? However, since you have told me your background and purpose, I will give you a chance. However, you must agree to one condition of mine."

Yun Yi was delighted when he heard this, and asked quickly, "What are the conditions? As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree to it."

Luo Dan looked at Yun Yi with a hint of amusement in his eyes: "My condition is very simple, that is, you have to become my servant and work for me. As long as you can be loyal to me, I will give you the help and guidance you want."

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Yun Yi was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect Luo Dan to put forward such a condition. However, he knew that he had no way out now. So, he gritted his teeth and nodded to agree to Luo Dan's request.

Seeing this, Luo Dan nodded with satisfaction. He knew that he had subdued another powerful servant. At the same time, he was also surprised and looking forward to Yun Yi's strength and potential. He believed that in the days to come, Yun Yi would definitely become his right-hand man and loyal partner.

So, Luo Dan brought Yun Yi back to his territory and began to train and instruct him. Yun Yi also served Luo Dan faithfully and became his capable general and loyal servant. In the days to come, they experienced countless storms and challenges together, and jointly created their own glory and legend... "Let me go if you have the guts!" The man panted, with a bit of unwillingness and stubbornness in his voice. Beside him, a dragon was hovering, and its scales were shining brightly in the sun. It was the help of this dragon that allowed him to barely survive several rounds with Luo Dan. However, even the help of the dragon could not cover up his gradually exposed decline.

When Luo Dan heard this, a sneer appeared on his lips, and he thought to himself: "How ridiculous, do you think I'm dreaming?" His eyes were cold and his body did not move, but the spiritual energy surrounding his body was like substance, revealing his unfathomable strength.

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Just as Luo Dan was preparing to make a quick decision and teach this ignorant man a lesson, the man suddenly roared, the sound was deafening. Then, golden light began to emerge from his body, and the light became brighter and brighter, as if it was going to swallow up everything around it.

Seeing this, everyone exclaimed in surprise. They understood that this was the man blowing himself up! Luo Dan frowned, and he quickly took a step back, grabbing Pei Sheng's wrist to prevent him from rushing forward.

"Luo Dan, are you okay?" Pei Sheng asked with concern, his eyes full of worry. He watched the golden light gradually dissipate, but he could not see the man's figure, and he couldn't help wondering, "Is that guy dead? But where is the body? Why is it gone?"

Luo Dan shook his head and said solemnly, "He is not dead. His self-explosion is not real death, but a means of escape. However, this method is too extreme. If you are not careful, you will really die."

Pei Sheng opened his mouth in surprise when he heard this. He had never seen anyone survive a self-explosion. He couldn't help but ask, "How powerful does one have to be to survive a self-explosion?"

Luo Dan was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Powerful? Maybe. But it's more of a desire for life and a persistence in power. This persistence sometimes makes people do things beyond imagination."

After saying this, Luo Dan once again looked towards the place where the golden light dissipated, and he was secretly alert in his heart. He knew that although this man had temporarily escaped from his control, he would never give up. In the future, they might meet again.

At this moment, the onlookers also started to discuss. They were curious about the identity and strength of this man, and at the same time, they admired Luo Dan's strength and calmness.

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"Master Luodan is truly amazing. He can handle this kind of self-destruction so calmly." A sect disciple exclaimed.

"Yes, and he even saw through the man's plan. It's really admirable." Another disciple echoed.

Luo Dan listened to their discussion, but his heart was not too disturbed. He knew that this battle was just a small episode in his cultivation, and there would be more challenges and adventures waiting for him in the future.

"Pei Sheng, let's go." Luo Dan said calmly, and then turned and left. Pei Sheng hurriedly followed. Although he still had some doubts and confusion in his heart, he trusted and admired Luo Dan more.

They left the place where the battle took place and continued on their way forward. Although the man had temporarily escaped from Luo Dan's control, his heart was filled with resentment and anger. He knew that the feud between him and Luo Dan was far from over. In the future, he would definitely challenge Luo Dan again to avenge his previous humiliation!
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In the following days, Luo Dan and Pei Sheng continued their journey of cultivation. They traveled between various sects, exchanging ideas and constantly improving their strength. And that man also became a suspense in their hearts.

Whenever it was late at night, Luo Dan would always think of that battle. He thought about the man's identity and strength, and why he chose to escape by self-destructing. He knew that this man was definitely not a simple character, and there must be some secret or conspiracy behind him.

Pei Sheng would often mention that man. He was curious and amazed at the man's strength and means of escape, but was also worried that he would pose a threat to Luo Dan. Whenever this happened, Luo Dan would always smile and comfort him: "Don't worry, I know what I am doing."

However, as time went by, the man seemed to disappear and never appeared in their sight again. Although Luo Dan and Pei Sheng were somewhat puzzled, they did not pay too much attention to it. They knew that there were always some mysterious and unknown things in the world of cultivation, and perhaps the man was one of them.

Until one day, they came to a sect called "Yunyin Sect". Although this sect is not well-known, it hides some unknown secrets and powers. Luo Dan and Pei Sheng met a mysterious old man here, who told them a shocking secret about that man...

It turns out that the man's name is Yun Yi, a genius disciple of the Yunyin Sect. He has amazing talent and strength, but he also carries a huge secret and mission. The self-destruction is not his real means of escape, but a special secret method that allows him to save his life and escape from danger at a critical moment.

Luo Dan and Pei Sheng were shocked when they heard this. They didn't expect that man to have such an amazing identity and background. At the same time, they also became very interested in Yunyin Sect and this secret.

Under the guidance of the old man, they went deep into the Yunyin Sect, exploring the secrets and power of this sect. They encountered various challenges and adventures, and also met some like-minded friends and partners. In the process, their strength was also greatly improved and broken through.

However, just as they were about to uncover the secrets of Yun Yi and Yun Yin Zong, a greater crisis quietly arrived. A powerful enemy appeared, trying to destroy Yun Yin Zong and seize its secrets and power. Luo Dan, Pei Sheng and others were forced to be involved in this crisis, and they must unite as one to face this powerful enemy together.

In this crisis, Luo Dan, Pei Sheng and others experienced countless life and death tests and difficult challenges. With their own strength and wisdom, they gradually uncovered the true face and conspiracy of the enemy. At the same time, they also discovered that the secrets of Yun Yi and Yun Yin Zong were inextricably linked to this enemy.

In the end, in a thrilling decisive battle, Luo Dan, Pei Sheng and others successfully defeated the enemy and protected the Yunyin Sect and its secrets. Yun Yi also grew and transformed in this crisis. He was no longer the impulsive and stubborn boy, but a real strong man and hero.

When everything was settled, Luo Dan, Pei Sheng and others bid farewell to Yunyin Sect and Yun Yi and continued their journey of cultivation. They knew that the road ahead was still long, and the challenges and adventures would never stop. (End of this chapter)