Deities: Starting From Goblins

Chapter 420: 235_1

The stretch of a million demon beasts resembled the eerie creatures from Hell. Are they now so timid? This led the half-step sacred throne beast to regret dearly. Had it known this, it would have continued its seclusion. Even if all three million beasts of the mountain range were slaughtered, it should not have emerged for revenge.

With its roar, the Nine Heavens shook. This was a command: a command for the million demon beasts to break the array. However, not a single beast obeyed, but they retreated ten li in a few short moments instead.

Logan smiled faintly, feeling accomplished: “Our goal has been achieved. The morale of the million demon beasts has collapsed, and there are only two hours left until daybreak. They no longer have the strength to turn the tide.”

Next, with a flick of his finger, the Spirit Stone formation dissolved. The half-step sacred throne beast that was trapped regained its freedom. Ordinarily, it should have immediately pounced on Logan and his people, but it had already lost its will to fight. All that remained was a face full of dismay and reluctance, stemming from the million demon beasts.

When ten thousand people came to the mountains to slaughter the demon beasts, it ignited the rage of the million demon beasts. As the beast at the half-step Saint Seat state and the king of all the beasts in the mountain range, it had unhesitatingly stepped forward. However, it had only been trapped momentarily, and not a single one of the million demon beasts had come to its aid.

The half-step sacred throne beast retreated a hundred meters and let out a roar towards Logan before decisively leaving. Logan didn’t understand its intention, but he had a rough idea. The beast was conceding to him. In the future, whenever he came to this mountain range, the half-step sacred throne beast would never attack him. Even if he was dying and it could easily take his life, it wouldn’t.

Logan stretched, and said to the others, “Relax, we don’t need to set up any formations now. The vengeance is over. With the beast king’s surrender, the million demon beasts won’t dare to make trouble.”

Seeing their king return, the million demon beasts all lowered their heads, softly wailing as if pleading and explaining. However, the half-step sacred throne beast paid them no attention. It released a Divine Skill, which created a towering pressure, and the countless demon beasts could only wail in fear and apology with even greater fervor.

This was merely a lesson. It didn’t harm the million demon beasts. Despite its heartache, they came from the same race and had shared this mountain range as their home. Furthermore, it understood their fear: If it itself, being at the half-step Saint Seat, was no match, then they would lack a leading general.

The half-step sacred throne beast disappeared into the dark night. The horde of a million demon beasts seemed scattered and disorganized. One by one, they dispersed in all directions over a stretch of ten li until not a single one remained. All this seemed like a dream. Only the ruins left by the battle bore testament of the events that had transpired.

“It all has ended, which is a good thing. The three thousand experts, due to Logan’s strength, indirectly dodged a disaster. After exiting tomorrow, they will certainly be showing gratitude to Logan,” said Shangguan Bowe in a gentle smile. His stress of three days vanished in an instant. At least he had survived. Once the mountain range’s barrier opened tomorrow and he was able to exit, he planned to return to his sect immediately. After experiencing life and death, he understood that he still needs a long period of cultivation before he could come out for training.

Logan shook his head and shrugged: “Not necessarily. The possibility of these three thousand people feeling gratitude towards me is slim. It would be good enough if they don’t harbor resentment. They’re only glad they dodged a bullet, but might still harbor envy and hatred towards me, because not only could I set up a powerful formation, but I also didn’t let them in.”

“Could that be so?” questioned Shangguan Bowe. He was reluctant to believe it. Any sane person would clearly realize that the dispersion of the million demon beasts was all thanks to Logan’s formation. It was Logan who made the half-step sacred throne beast afraid. Otherwise, if these million demon beasts did not retreat, could the three thousand experts have survived?

“They are conceited, arrogant, and selfish. It’s unpredictable,” agreed Ba Ke Yun. Since he was constantly hunted down from a young age, he had a clear understanding of the disposition of people who came from major sects. They certainly wouldn’t be grateful to Logan and might even try to find ways to get rid of him.

Logan, only a mere transcendent realm cultivator, trapped a half-step sacred throne beast using an array. How could the others not be shocked? Jealousy would certainly emerge. If they were not powerful enough, then they would cause the prodigy to disappear. As for gratitude, maybe they felt it for a moment, but they would forget about it after a day.

On the other side, after witnessing everything, they were all convinced that they were doomed to die. After the million demons would devour Logan and his companions, they would be next. However, they couldn’t have expected the unexpected turn of events – Logan had deterred the million demon beasts on his own.

One person admired him greatly and immediately vowed: “Logan is a benefactor. Today, I owe Logan a favor. I swear if Logan ever encounters any danger, I must repay this favor. Even though I’m only currently at the transcending realm, who says I won’t reach the Dominator realm in the future?”

“Me too. Looking back on my previous ridicule and belittlement of Logan, I am full of regret. If Logan, as a transcendent, could match a half-step sacred throne beast, we could as well. We shouldn’t underestimate ourselves. Logan gave us all a lesson and set a goal for our future cultivation journey.”

Another person nodded, feeling enlightened in that moment. Previously, he was always timid in his cultivation for fear of any accidents. Now he realized how wrong he was. Only through numerous near-death experiences could one find the mysterious path to becoming stronger.

“I beg to differ. Don’t forget that Logan didn’t let us into his array earlier. Ultimately, he wanted us to die. The fact that we survived is just a coincidence. Do not forget our prior hatred for the insignificant kindness that Logan showed.”

“And, think about it. For a ruthless person like Logan, who had no sympathy for us three thousand, how will we face him once he steps into the throne realm given his current strength at the transcendent realm? We must seize the opportunity to eliminate him or else we will be creating an enemy for the future.”

Accompanying one person’s query, many people nodded: “Yes, let’s kill Logan. Won’t all the opportunities and divine weapons on him be ours then? We all come from a well-known sect. Someone like him with no name or lineage should not exist.”

The dark night gradually receded, and with the rise of the first rays of sunlight, everyone laughed. It felt great to be alive. As it had already been four days, the three-day challenge had come to an end. They could finally leave the mountain range.

The three thousand people didn’t waste a moment and traveled to the mountain range’s entrance. To their surprise, the barrier hadn’t disappeared. Although it made them slightly panicked, they were undoubtedly more calm and relaxed. The Sanctuary Powerhouse would never lie; he had said that the barrier would be opened after the three-day challenge.