Deities: Starting From Goblins

“It’s not asking for your help but a sincere plea from all of us, please don’t overthink it.” They were at a loss for words, indeed they had taken things for granted. Spirit Stones were not bargaining chips to talk with Logan, but a token of gratitude to be given afterward, not something they could use to negotiate this matter.

Aurelius Azure suddenly bowed deeply and said passionately, “We really have no choice. If the Blood Drinking Sect succeeds, the entire Central Region will fall into dire straits and could even become a desolate wasteland in the near future. Only you have the ability to turn the tide.”

“Don’t each of you Sect Leaders have a Divine Weapon? Those are Divine Artifacts forged by Sanctuary Powerhouses, capable of unleashing more than half of the Holy See’s strength. If the five of you join forces, you might well defeat the Sect Leader of the Blood Drinking Sect, so spare me this assured sob story.”

Logan took a sip of his tea, looking quite composed, “How about you all fight the Blood Drinking Sect first and if you can’t beat them, then I can step in, alright?”

“This…” The five individuals looked at each other, unable to refute. Indeed Logan’s words made sense. They kept saying they couldn’t defeat the Blood Drinking Sect, but without a fight, how could they prove it? Although they truly possessed Divine Weapons, the chances of winning against the actual Sanctuaries were slim.

Even if Logan intervened in the end, they all feared they might be dead or injured, could they accept such an outcome? In that moment, the five fell into silence. Their Five Great Sects were esteemed and righteous, always dedicated to protecting the Central Region and combating the Demon Path.

Sacrificing for the peace of the Central Region validated their previous slogans of integrity. If anyone shrank back now, it would prove their lofty words were just empty talk.

The five exchanged glances, then nodded in unison at Logan, “If we can resolve the conflicts in the Central Region and eradicate a Demon Path like the Blood Drinking Sect, what does it matter if we five sacrifice ourselves? When a crisis strikes, it’s our turn to step up anyway.”

This answer naturally pleased Logan. Whether it was out of sincerity or just to appease him, he couldn’t tell, but it didn’t matter. After all, everything would become clear once they faced off against the Blood Drinking Sect and those more than a hundred Sects.

“The reason why the Blood Drinking Sect dares not attack is, besides fearing me, mainly because their Sect Leader’s realm is unstable, having just broken through to the Holy See. Normally after a breakthrough, one needs to rest for ten days to half a month, otherwise a forced breakthrough could lead to madness.”

Logan took another sip of his tea and continued, “Actually, it’s not hard to deal with them. I have a plan that could instantly make the Blood Drinking Sect despised by everyone and get the more than a hundred Sects to stand on your side. Together, striking at their Holy See will be as easy as turning over one’s hand.”

“You mean, you don’t need to take action?” The five were stunned. In their view, only with Logan setting up an array could they have any chance, but now it seemed there was another way, leaving them utterly puzzled about what Logan was planning.

“Ordinarily, cultivators breaking through won’t attract Thunder Tribulation unless they are one in a million. However, there is one realm for which a breakthrough always invites Thunder Tribulation, which is when ascending to the Holy See.”

Logan smiled with intrigue and explained to them, “My guard Bart Cloud is breaking through from the Throne to the Dominator, and I’m certain that he will undergo a Thunder Tribulation Baptism. At that moment, we just need to spread false information to the outside world, saying that someone is breaking through to the Holy See. What do you think would happen?”

All were stunned by this revelation. Was Logan planning to create a false Saint? But the fake was after all fake, whereas the Sect Leader of the Blood Drinking Sect was the genuine article.

“What if it’s discovered?” Aurelius Azure felt it was unreliable. Even if their side gained one more Holy See, they still didn’t have as many Quasi-Saint Powerhouses as the other side, so how could they make the Blood Drinking Sect retreat? Moreover, retreating was only temporary; a grand battle was inevitable one day.

The other Sect Leaders looked at each other, filled with worry, “This won’t work. Those hundred-plus sects didn’t pledge allegiance because of Blood Drinking Sect’s strength; they covet the resources of our Five Great Sects and want to swallow the whole Central Region whole. How would they switch sides at the sight of a Sanctuary Powerhouse in the midst of battle?”

“You are all too rigid, not flexible at all. Think back to what I said earlier. Is the Sect Head of Blood Drinking Sect really breaking through to the Sanctuary Powerhouse normally? If that were the case, they would have attacked Saint Sky Sect by now and wouldn’t hesitate because of me. I’m afraid he has gone into demonic cultivation,” Logan said, frustrated at their obtuseness. A breakthrough to the Sanctuary level would surely trigger Thunder Tribulation, and recently, whether in the Central Region or the Western Wasteland, all has been eerily still with no sign of Thunder Tribulation. Yet suddenly, Blood Drinking Sect has gained a Sanctuary Powerhouse. Doesn’t this all seem too mysterious?

Although Logan did not know what method the Sect Head of Blood Drinking Sect had used, he must have forced his cultivation breakthrough, perhaps because Logan’s appearance at Saint Sky Sect had created a sense of pressure for them, forcing their leader to make the breakthrough to Sanctuary Powerhouse to form a balance of power.

If Saint Sky Sect gained a Sanctuary Powerhouse—and one who achieved the breakthrough normally—it would be a deadly blow to Blood Drinking Sect, especially since their own Sect Head had forced his advancement. The difference between the two would be too great, so Blood Drinking Sect would certainly not dare to act recklessly and would flee immediately.

At that time, for those hundred-plus sects, seeing their greatest support gone would they dare to move against Saint Sky Sect? Obviously not. To avoid retaliation from a Sanctuary Powerhouse, they would surely bow down to Saint Sky Sect, and thus, they would be left to deal with Blood Drinking Sect.

After some deliberation, Aurelius Azure too understood Logan’s intention, “All this hinges on one condition, that no one can detect the ruse. Otherwise, even if word spreads that Saint Sky Sect has gained a new Sanctuary Powerhouse, who would believe it? Then all our efforts would be for naught.”

“Rest assured about that,” Logan replied with a smile. The Thunder Tribulation that Bart Cloud would attract when he broke through, even if not as strong as his own, would likely be not far off; dark clouds would envelop the area for ten miles around. At that time, the leaders of the hundred-plus sects and Blood Drinking Sect would be able to see.

Aurelius Azure nodded, then speaking sternly, “Since we need someone to play the part of a Sanctuary Powerhouse, why not I take that role? After all, I have been stuck in the Quasi-Saint realm for too many years, and since Saint Sky Sect is my domain, it would seem plausible to outsiders if I were to break through to Sanctuary Powerhouse.”

Logan naturally had no objection; among these five individuals, any one of them would do, since it was just a charade to intimidate those sects. Moreover, if this plan were to fail, Logan could always lay out another annihilating array just like he did in the Western Wasteland, which he was now adept at handling.

“What if Bart Cloud fails to break through?” one Sect Leader questioned. This all depended on a significant assumption: that Bart Cloud would break through within the next day or two and must trigger Thunder Tribulation. However, for cultivators, a breakthrough could take anywhere from a year to half a year.

The others all looked expectantly at Logan. At this time, Bart Cloud was still immersed in his cultivation. How could Logan be sure that Bart Cloud would definitely break through? Especially since Blood Drinking Sect might attack at any time with those hundred-plus sects, they didn’t have much time to waste.

Logan, confident and leisurely sipping his tea, said, “Bart Cloud has been cultivating here for several days, and his realm had already reached the threshold for breakthrough. He was just lacking a little opportunity, which he now has with the Spiritual Energy from Saint Sky Sect. I calculate that he will surely break through today.”

Hearing Logan’s words, the others stopped their questioning. After all, with Logan’s assurance, if Bart Cloud ultimately couldn’t break through, Logan would still confront Blood Drinking Sect himself.

After a few hours, the skies above Saint Sky Sect turned dark with roiling clouds. Numerous laws and the Great Law converged, forming a vortex. Following this, Bart Cloud’s cultivation chamber radiated with dazzling Golden Light. Then, all the Spiritual Energy of Saint Sky Sect was absorbed into it.

The Sect Leaders, initially skeptical, were now fully convinced, “He really broke through? Unbelievable. I’ve never seen a Throne Cultivator break through to Dominator and trigger Thunder Tribulation, and judging by the look of the heavens, this seems to be no ordinary Thunder Tribulation.”