Gods: Start with Goblins

.“Just what?”

Luo Dan interrupted Elder Tianji's words.
His eyes flickered back and forth between the two of them.
Seems to be looking for answers.

"Just curious? Just exploring? Do you know that once that evil cultivator fully awakens, the consequences will be disastrous!"

Elder Tianji was silent. He could not refute Luo Dan's words because it was indeed the truth.

Although they did not directly release the evil cultivators, their actions indirectly led to all of this happening.

Luo Dan looked at the two people in front of him.
He felt mixed emotions. He knew that although these two people had the intention to commit a crime, they were not brave enough to do it. The real culprit was Qilin.

But then again, they are not completely without responsibility. At the very least, they should pay the price for their curiosity.

"Are you willing to accept punishment?" Luo Dan's voice sounded again. This time, his words were softer, but the majesty still existed.

The man and Elder Tianji looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes. They knew that no matter what the result was, they had to bear this responsibility.

"We do." The two answered in unison.

Luo Dan nodded, thinking in his heart how to teach these two people a lesson, so that they would remember the lesson this time, but not too harshly, which would hurt the relationship. After all, they were unintentional, and they had done their best in the previous crisis.

"Okay, since you are willing, then let's do this." Luo Dan finally spoke, his voice revealing a hint of fatigue, "You all go back and contemplate your mistakes for three months. During this period, you are not allowed to go out or contact the outside world. After three months, come back to me and I will check whether your cultivation and state of mind have improved."

The man and Elder Tianji heaved a sigh of relief when they heard this. Although this punishment was not light, it was at least not as severe as they had imagined. They looked at Luo Dan with gratitude, then turned around and left.

Luo Dan looked at their departing backs and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that this incident would teach them a profound lesson, allowing them to be more cautious and steady on their future path of cultivation.

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Three months is just a blink of an eye for a cultivator. When the man and Elder Tianji appeared in front of Luo Dan again, their temperaments had changed significantly. Their eyes were more determined, and their cultivation had also improved significantly.

"Master Luo, we are here." The man spoke first, his voice revealing a hint of uneasiness, but more of anticipation.

Luo Dan looked at them and nodded slightly. "Well, that's good. Your cultivation and state of mind have improved. It seems that these three months of seclusion and reflection have been fruitful for you."

"Thank you for Master Luo's teachings." Elder Tianji replied respectfully, "We are fully aware of our mistakes. This incident has sounded a wake-up call for us. In the future, we will be more cautious and will not make the same mistake again."

Luo Dan was secretly satisfied when he heard this. He knew that the lesson this time had been deeply engraved in their hearts. In the future, they would definitely become more mature and stable and become the best in the world of cultivation.

"Well, since you have realized your mistakes and have corrected them, let's end this matter here." Luo Dan's voice revealed a hint of gentleness, "Remember, the road to cultivation is long and difficult. Only by staying vigilant and cautious at all times can you go further."

The man and Elder Tianji looked at each other and saw the firmness and determination in each other's eyes. They knew that this experience would become a valuable asset on their road to cultivation. In the future, no matter what difficulties and challenges they encountered, they would remember Luo Dan's teachings and move forward courageously.

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As time passed, Yunyin Mountain Range regained its former tranquility. Luo Dan and the others continued their cultivation and life, and the unexpected crisis was gradually forgotten in the dust of history. But only the man, Elder Tianji, and Qilin would never forget the lesson. They knew that only by being vigilant and cautious at all times could they go further and higher on the road of cultivation.

On that slightly dull afternoon, the sun shone through the sparse clouds, dappling on the bluestone path of Yunyin Mountain Range. Luo Dan, the master of alchemy who was always known for his shrewdness and strength, was standing in front of a group of monks with different expressions. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and there was a meaningful smile on the corner of his mouth, as if everything was under control.

"He has never been a person who would suffer a loss. This time, Luo Dan must get revenge." Someone in the crowd whispered. Although the voice was small, it was loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.

Hearing this, Luo Dan's lips curled up into a deeper smile. He gritted his teeth and said word by word: "I will tell you the truth today. Don't think that you can be careless just because you have escaped this disaster. In this world of cultivation, the strong prey on the weak. If you don't want to live in fear in the days to come, you'd better be honest."

His words were like ice, and the monks present were stunned. They looked at each other, secretly speculating on Luo Dan's intentions. Could it be that this master, who was always known for his generosity, was going to go against his usual behavior and attack them today?

Just as everyone was feeling uneasy, Luo Dan's voice sounded again, but with a subtle hint of amusement: "It's not impossible to let you go, but you have to bring out something valuable in exchange for me. If I'm satisfied, I can let you go first."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the crowd suddenly became subtle. Some people were angry, thinking that Luo Dan was taking advantage of the situation; others were secretly happy, thinking that this was a good opportunity to get closer to Luo Dan.

Among them, a monk wearing a gorgeous robe and a stern face was furious. He gritted his teeth, his anger rising, and stood up, facing Luo Dan, and said in a low and firm voice: "Luo Dan, you are too arrogant! As the saying goes, you can kill but not insult. You have stolen so many treasures from me before, and now you are shamelessly asking us to exchange them for treasures? Who do you think you are?"

Luo Dan's expression did not change after hearing this. He just glanced at the cultivator calmly with a hint of disdain in his tone: "Who do I think I am? Of course I am Luo Dan. Who in this world of cultivation doesn't know my name? As for those treasures you mentioned, humph, if it weren't for my means, would you be able to get them so easily? Now, I just want to take back some of my things and teach you a lesson."

The monk was so angry at Luo Dan's words that he trembled all over. He clenched his fists, as if trying to hold back the gasp that was about to come out. However, facing Luo Dan's unfathomable strength and majestic aura, he still did not dare to act rashly. At this moment, Elder Tianji in the crowd slowly stood up. He looked solemn, his eyes swept back and forth between Luo Dan and the monk, and finally took a deep breath and slowly said: "Master Luo, we know that we were wrong this time, but please believe that we have no ill intentions. As for the exchange you mentioned, we are willing to give some precious medicinal materials and magic weapons as compensation. We only hope that you can show mercy and let us go."

Luo Dan's expression eased a little after hearing this. He glanced at Elder Tianji, then glanced at the others, and finally nodded: "Okay, since you are willing to compensate, then I will give you this opportunity. However, I hope you can remember the lesson this time and don't make the same mistake again in the future."

After saying that, Luo Dan turned and left, leaving behind a group of monks with complicated expressions. They looked at Luo Dan's departing back, secretly thinking about the lesson learned this time and their future plans.

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As time went by, the Yunyin Mountains regained their former tranquility. The grudges between Luodan and the others gradually faded with the passage of time. However, the exchange incident became a memory that could never be erased from everyone's mind.

They knew that Luo Dan was never a person who would suffer a loss. Although this incident had cost them some price, it also made them deeply aware of Luo Dan's strength and majesty. In the future, they would definitely be more cautious to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Luo Dan also consolidated his position and reputation in the world of cultivation through this incident. He used his strength and wisdom to let everyone see what a truly powerful person is. At the same time, he also taught a profound lesson to those who tried to challenge his authority in his own way.

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On that slightly gloomy afternoon, deep in the Yunyin Mountains, a tense confrontation was taking place. Luo Dan, the master of alchemy, stood face to face with a man, and the atmosphere between the two was tense.

"You've stolen so many things from me, how can I give them to you now?" The man clenched his teeth and glared at Luo Dan, his voice filled with reluctance and anger, "If you have the guts, just let me go and fight me openly and see who will win!"

Luo Dan heard this, his eyes flickered, and his thoughts gradually withdrew. He stared at the man, thinking secretly in his heart. It is true that he did take some treasures from the man before, but that was also to teach this ignorant guy a lesson. However, now it seems that this man does not intend to give up.

"Okay, I'll let you go." Luo Dan suddenly spoke with a hint of amusement in his tone, "But you have to be prepared, because I will go all out in this battle."

After saying that, Luo Dan waved his hand and untied the restraints that bound the man. The man swayed and almost fell, but he quickly stabilized his body. He stared at Luo Dan with wide eyes, as if he couldn't believe his ears.

"You...you really want to let me go?" the man asked tentatively.

"Of course, my words are always counted." Luo Dan chuckled and took out his sword. The sword light flashed and the cold air was pressing. "However, you have to be mentally prepared, because this battle may be the most difficult one in your life."

The man took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew that this battle was unavoidable, so he had to bite the bullet and fight. He summoned his own dragon, which roared and hovered above his head, staring at Luo Dan with its eyes, not hiding the anger in its eyes at all.

"Come on, Luodan, let me see how strong you are!" The man shouted and rushed towards Luodan with his sword.

Luo Dan chuckled, and dodged the man's attack easily. He swung his sword and started a fierce battle with the man. The two of them fought back and forth, swords flashed, cold air spread, and the whole valley echoed with the sound of their battle.

However, after a few moves, the man gradually felt powerless. His strength had been severely damaged before, and now the battle with Luo Dan made him feel exhausted. He was panting, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes. He knew that he was about to collapse.

“Luodan, you…you are too strong…” the man said breathlessly, with a hint of helplessness and despair in his voice.

Luo Dan chuckled when he heard this, and with a flash of his sword, he easily dodged the man's attack again. He looked at the man, with a trace of pity in his eyes: "You shouldn't have challenged me. Now, let me give you a quick death."

After saying that, Luo Dan swung his sword and the sword light was like lightning, instantly covering the man. The man screamed and tried to dodge, but it was too late. The sword flashed, and the man's figure froze in place, and then slowly fell down.

Seeing this, the dragon let out a mournful cry and wanted to rush forward to avenge the man. But Luo Dan just waved his hand lightly, and the dragon was suppressed by an invisible force and could not move.

"Jiaolong, you've seen it, this is the fate of challenging me." Luo Dan said calmly, "However, if you are willing to submit to me, I can spare your life."

When the dragon heard this, a trace of struggle flashed in its eyes. But in the end, it lowered its head to show its submission. Luo Dan chuckled, retracted his sword, and turned away.

The Yunyin Mountains returned to peace again, as if nothing had happened. However, for the man and the dragon, this battle was a memory they would never forget. They knew that Luo Dan's strength was unfathomable, and they would never dare to challenge this alchemy master again.

Luo Dan also proved his strength again through this battle. He used his sword to tell everyone that challenging him would only lead to self-destruction. At the same time, he also taught a profound lesson to those who tried to provoke him. In the days to come, his name will become a legend in the Yunyin Mountains and even the entire cultivation world.

Seeing this, Luo Dan sighed helplessly, thinking to himself: "With such little strength, you still want to fight me, it's really a fool's dream." He shook his head, revealing a trace of disdain in his eyes. Then, he retracted his gaze and stopped looking at the man, because he knew that the outcome of this battle was already determined.

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