Deities: Starting From Goblins
Chapter 1428 - Chapter 1428 Chapter 777

Chapter 1428: Chapter 777 Chapter 1428: Chapter 777 The moonlight was faint, and the fog grew denser, adding a touch of eerie atmosphere to the mountain forest. Logan and his group were already cautious, not wanting to stir up trouble on their way to the Demon Beast Mountain Range, but it seemed fate always enjoyed its jokes.

Suddenly, a disordered sound of footsteps came from not far away, with a group of people rapidly approaching their direction. Logan’s heart tightened, and he whispered to his companions, “Everyone, be careful and keep quiet.” The others nodded, watching the front with wary expressions.

But things didn’t go as they wished. The group of over a hundred people headed straight towards them, their eyes revealing ill intentions. The leader, a tall and burly man with a playful smile on his face, strode up to Logan and his party and asked loudly, “Where are you all heading, hmm?” His voice was particularly jarring in the silent forest.

Logan and his companions exchanged glances but did not respond. They knew well that sometimes, silence was the best reaction, as talking too much could be unnecessary and even provoke unwanted trouble. However, the group was not willing to stop there. Instead, they became more aggressive, quickly forming a semicircle and trapping Logan and his party in the middle.

Bart Cloud’s anger flared up. These people were just too bullying! A mere small group of Transcendent Tier dared to be so presumptuous, did they really think they were so easy to bully? Clenching his fists tightly enough to whiten his knuckles, he braced his feet, ready to take action at any moment to teach these people a lesson.

Just as Bart Cloud was about to rush out, a steady hand landed on his shoulder. Turning his head, he saw it was Logan. Logan shook his head slightly, his eyes exuding calmness and steadiness, signaling him not to be impulsive. Despite his reluctance, Bart Cloud still suppressed his rage and glared fiercely at the people around him.

At this moment, the atmosphere was tense like a bowstring drawn to its limit, ready to snap at the slightest mishap. The fog swirled around them, the moonlight was blocked layer by layer, leaving only dimness that made it impossible to see each other’s faces but clear enough to feel the tension and hostility in the air.

Under the moonlight, the leader’s face was full of smiles, but his eyes twinkled with cunning light. He stepped forward and said with a loud voice, “To be honest, we are headed to the Dragon Seeking Mountain Range, also known as the Demon Beast Mountain Range. You must have heard that two members of the Holy See have fallen, and there might be a great opportunity hidden there! Since we share the same goal, why not travel together? If we encounter danger along the way, surely our group of a hundred can keep you all safe!” As he spoke, he scanned Logan and his companions, with a tone filled with schemes.

In reality, the leader was internally rattling with his own schemes. Lately, the Demon Beasts in the Demon Beast Mountain Range had gone berserk for no reason, causing heavy losses to many Sects. Although they had about a hundred people, they were still anxious about the unknown perils. Therefore, they thought of pulling in a few “suckers” to act as human shields, and if trouble arose, they could slip away at the first opportunity.

Logan listened quietly, his lips curving with a barely noticeable cold smile. The leader’s petty thoughts were as transparent as glass in his eyes, blatantly obvious to anyone. However, Logan quickly saw this as a rare opportunity. This group of a hundred was like a natural barrier, perfectly concealing their real identities. With so many people accompanying them, even if someone tried to track them, it would be hard to spot them in the vast crowd, let alone raise suspicion.

Having made up his mind, Logan immediately put on a timid facade, his shoulders trembling slightly as if scared by the leader’s words, stuttering, “Can… can we really do this? We’re not as strong as you guys, I’m afraid we might slow everyone down.” He spoke while secretly gauging the leader’s reaction.

Seeing this, the leader thought they had taken the bait and was inwardly delighted. He eagerly reassured, sweeping his chest, “Don’t worry, just follow us and you’ll be safe!” His voice grew more boisterous, as if he had already regarded Logan and his party as his own underlings, commanding them with an air of condescension.

Logan suppressed his disdain and exchanged glances with Bart Cloud and the others. They all understood without saying a word, nodding slightly, and thankfully agreed to the proposal. Thus, the two wary groups, because of their respective calculations, temporarily formed a “coalition.” The fog in the forest grew thicker, shrouding their figures, as the team slowly headed towards the Demon Beast Mountain Range, none knowing what kind of crises and opportunities awaited them ahead.

Seeing how quickly Logan and his party agreed, a subtle gleam of triumph flashed in the leader’s eyes, though his face was plastered with a hypocritical smile. Waving his hand grandly and pretending to be concerned, he said, “Excellent, excellent! I’ve heard the road ahead is rough, with many dangers. If you walk in the front, you’ll be able to detect any pursuers earlier, won’t that be safer?” He even patted Logan’s shoulder insincerely.

Logan internally sneered but kept a neutral face and nodded, “Thank you, then.” He then led his companions quietly to the front of the group. In the night, the forest was eerily silent, with only the rustling sound of their footsteps on the fallen leaves.