From Goblin to Goblin God - Chapter 347

Chapter 347: The Mad God and the Insidious Plan!

TL: Sungmin

Pendragon’s body had endured countless torments during this period.

But compared to the horrors she had witnessed, those were nothing but trifles.

She had never encountered such a terrifying scene.

A goblin reproductive apparatus as enormous as a mountain—it was something she couldn’t even fathom existed, let alone could be used in such a way!

A bustling metropolis, rivaling the splendor of her empire, had sprung up on flat ground in just half a month!

Dragons, dwarves, and numerous magical beasts of Great Demon King levels had all submitted to Lin Tian.

“Is this… still a goblin?” Pendragon’s frail body trembled as she spoke in shock.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The One-Eyed Owl suddenly shook the cage. “Young lady, what’s wrong? Weren’t you quite arrogant not long ago? Lift your head!”

Now, Pendragon was truly like a stray dog, keeping her head down and not daring to look around.

She was terrified of seeing something else that would shatter her reality.

Hearing the taunt, she could only stammer a few incoherent sounds, unable to muster a response.

At this moment, Lin Tian slowly approached.

Pendragon’s pupils suddenly contracted, as if sensing something. “Don’t come near! I beg you! Please, I’m begging you!”

To her, he was a nightmare—a calamity.

However, her desperate pleas were meaningless.

Like a beaten dog, she tucked her tail between her legs and frantically scrambled to the back of the cage, trembling in fear.

Lin Tian sneered, “Tch, what a shame. You’re so filthy now; I’ve lost all interest. I’ll let you off today.”

“Ugh… I was wrong, Goblin Master! Goblin Father! Please, let me go back! I’ll do anything!”

Tears streamed down Pendragon’s face as she groveled, begging to avoid further torment.

She knelt inside the cage, bowing repeatedly, utterly pathetic.

Lin Tian chuckled, amused. “Go back? Your empire has long been carved up and devoured. You’d be better off staying here as my kept plaything—at least you’ll have food to eat.”

“What…”

Hearing this, Pendragon froze, her eyes filling with regret and pain.

But even so, it was still better than staying here.

Living like a real dog in a filthy cage was unbearable.

“Please! Just let me out. I’ll do anything. I won’t resist anymore. I’ll cooperate! Let me serve as your slave, Goblin Father! Ugh…!” Pendragon trembled as she pleaded.

After experiencing Lin Tian’s methods, even the most arrogant of individuals would learn to behave.

But Lin Tian wasn’t the kind to forgive those with a history of defiance. “Do you really want out that badly?”

“Yes! Yes! Yes!” Pendragon nodded vigorously, her eyes full of hope.

Lin Tian considered for a moment. “Call Gobu Jian and Gobu Kuang over.”

“You… What are you planning?! No! Let me out! Ahhh! Goblin, I’ll kill you! I am Odin’s daughter! The daughter of Odin!!!”

Pendragon realized something was amiss and began thrashing about madly in the cage.

But the cage had the ability to absorb magical power. Any strong individual confined within it for a sufficient amount of time would be reduced to a level no different from an ordinary human.

Of course, their innate strength would remain intact.

However, no amount of power could tear apart the cage, which was forged from the wood of the Tree of Hell.

Unless one possessed the strength of a god-level being specializing in brute force.

Lin Tian, looking at the filthy Pendragon, felt no further interest. Since she needed food anyway, letting Gobu Kuang and the others have some fun with her wasn’t a bad idea.

Handing her over as a reward for them to dispose of as they pleased.

In a sense, it was a form of freedom for Pendragon.

After all, both “freedom to dispose” and “freedom” shared the word “freedom.”

When called, Gobu Kuang and his group arrived quickly and boisterously. “What’s the matter, Boss?!”

The sight of several burly goblins with ferocious fangs and a terrifying demeanor nearly suffocated Pendragon with fear.

“She’s yours to dispose of as you wish. You can give her away, sell her as a slave, keep her as a servant, or even hold a wedding—whatever you like,” Lin Tian said coldly, pointing at the cage.

Hearing this, Gobu Kuang and his companions were overjoyed!

It was well-known that those confined here were no ordinary individuals. Among them was the high-tier angel Nael and dozens of other angels who had survived.

Such figures were valuable assets in every sense of the word.

There were also many Great Demon King-level beings who had tried to assassinate Lin Tian.

None of them were of low value.

But when Gobu Kuang and the others looked in the direction Lin Tian indicated, they all showed expressions of disdain.

“What is this? A monkey?”

“Sharp teeth, ugly as sin—worse than me!”

“That small frame wouldn’t survive rough handling. How boring.”

“Her face is decent, but that’s useless to me.”

The goblins’ dismissive remarks revealed their scorn.

Inside the cage, Pendragon froze entirely. She suddenly let out a hollow laugh. “Hahaha… I’ve actually… been rejected by goblins? I am Odin’s daughter! Father, why won’t you come save me?! Why?!”

She was someone of unparalleled status, a being countless others could only dream of obtaining.

Now, she was being rejected by a group of goblins!

What she didn’t realize was that, constrained by the Covenant of the Gods, Odin could not interfere with the current affairs of the mortal world.

Even if he were aware, it wouldn’t matter to him.

He had plenty of illegitimate children, not to mention countless legitimate ones.

What was a mere demigod to him?

“Since this is a gift from the Boss, of course, we’ll accept it,” Gobu Shan remarked with a sly grin.

Pendragon’s expression shifted as she trembled and asked, “You… didn’t you despise me? What are you going to do to me?”

“Kehehe, why don’t you take a guess?” Gobu Shan’s eyes glinted with a chilling, sinister light.

Lin Tian had no interest in dealing with her further and turned to walk toward Nael instead.

Angels were indeed different from demigods.

Even after countless torments and harsh lessons, they could still maintain their resolve.

Nael’s eyes burned with hatred. “Goblin, the sins on your soul are unforgivable! You will fall into hell, never to find peace…”

Before she could finish, Lin Tian interrupted with a chuckle. “Hell? Sorry to disappoint, but I visit hell quite often.”

“You!” Nael was momentarily at a loss for words.

Lin Tian didn’t bother arguing further. His purpose here was to ensure the efficient production of more soldiers.

He shifted the conversation to business. “Gobu Jian, return to the Wilderness later and transport more flesh to feed the queen bug. Change the feeding schedule from once an hour to continuous feeding throughout the day.”

Producing fully matured eggs consumed a great deal of resources.

Thus, the workload had to be increased.

“As you command, Boss,” Gobu Jian said, bowing with the Magic-Sealing Sword in hand. His respect and admiration for Lin Tian were beyond words.

With everything arranged, Lin Tian prepared to use the Life Simulation System once more.

Letting those chances go unused would be a waste.

[Life Simulation System Activated

Current Scenario: A New Beginning on a New Continent

Congratulations on clearing the novice dungeon and reaching the world map.

Under your oppressive might, the inhabitants here have been given a rude awakening. However, luck is on your side.

The empires of the Divine Continent have all offended their respective gods, leaving them without divine assistance.

Still, they have not taken you seriously. In one month, they will march with over 25 million elite soldiers to annihilate you.

Option 1: Confront them. Victory earns 100 Life Points, while failure deducts 100 (current balance: 624).

Option 2: Negotiate for peace (no rewards).]

Faced with these choices, Lin Tian unhesitatingly selected Confront.

[Result:

The so-called elite soldiers of the Divine Continent were like fragile ants before you, easily crushed.

You emerged victorious.

However, your actions drew the attention of the Divine Pantheon. They dispatched emissaries to establish connections with you and confirm your identity as a potential god.

Under the Covenant of the Gods, the pantheon unleashed their ultimate might, calling upon all mortals and magical beasts in the world to eradicate you completely.]

Faced with the total combined forces of the world and the Divine Pantheon, Lin Tian was momentarily dumbfounded and forcibly ended the simulation.

[Summary

The Covenant of the Gods exists to ensure that all gods refrain from interfering in the mortal realm, except to observe and eliminate any mortals who show potential to become gods, thereby preserving their divine authority.

Rating: Pending (final evaluation awaits further developments).

Reward: None.

This simulation lasted two months.]

“Damn it! You’re telling me I just left the novice village and now the entire world map, all its inhabitants, magical beasts, and gods want me dead?!”

Lin Tian stood frozen in place for a long while before regaining his composure.

This was truly walking on thin ice!

Had he neglected to use the Life Simulation System, he would undoubtedly have died.

Even with a second life, there was no way he could survive such relentless pursuit.

“Hunting those who threaten their authority as gods? How insidious,” Lin Tian muttered, piecing his thoughts together.

It was ironic—they sought to play hunters while forgetting that prey could disguise itself as hunters to infiltrate their ranks.

Lin Tian now had a plan. For now, he would visit the partially completed city, offer some guidance on architectural style, and wait for events to unfold.

…

A month passed swiftly.

The New Goblin King City was fully constructed, spanning over a hundred kilometers.

All magical beasts and demi-humans had reestablished themselves there.

Compared to before, it was even more prosperous.

Celeste continued managing the Succubus House, while the Bunny Girl Tavern opened for business, with Lin Tian stopping by to show support.

The defining feature of the New Goblin King City was its open policy.

It allowed demons of all ranks—lesser, middle, and high—from hell to freely enter and interact.

With Lin Tian’s presence, even the most arrogant high demons dared not cause trouble.

They could only earn money honestly before daring to indulge in entertainment.

In New Goblin King City, even demons with immense strength were made to work as laborers to earn a living.

Those capable of breathing fire were employed in the dwarven smithies.

In short, demons in New Goblin King City were far removed from their usual demonic nature, becoming uncharacteristically docile and cooperative.

This was largely due to the vigilance of the three district guards, who would never tolerate misconduct.

And if someone were to fall into Lin Tian’s hands, the consequences were unimaginable.

Even humans felt free to trade or live openly within the city.

At the palace square, a banquet was held to celebrate the completion of the city, perhaps because Lin Tian had once been human.

“Finally, I can live life as I please! Hahaha! I’m going to drink nonstop for a whole month!” declared the One-Eyed Owl, gulping down premium wine gifted by the Bunny Girl Tavern.

Everyone was in rare high spirits, enjoying a moment of relaxation.

In a corner, Alice sat with Katheryn, sipping wine with a faint smile as they observed the revelry.

Meanwhile, Gobu Kuang and his companions devoured meat as if they were starving.

Osius, Grugia, and their group were incessant chatterboxes, oscillating between bawdy jokes and exaggerated accounts of their recent battles.

Lin Tian felt a pang of reluctance as he watched them. He hated the idea of pulling them out of their dreamlike happiness.

But what must come, will come.

He knocked on a wine bottle to draw their attention. “Everyone, settle down for a moment. I need to share something with you.”

“Oh?”

The crowd quieted down, looking at Lin Tian with eager anticipation.

“Big Sis, Lady Alice, please return the Divine Cores you have,” Lin Tian said, extending his hand.

Without hesitation, the two reached into their pockets and retrieved glowing orbs, bright as stars.

Lin Tian took one of the extra cores in his hand and squeezed it tightly.

Crack!

The sound of shattering glass echoed as countless beams of light streamed from his hand, soaring into the sky and illuminating the night.

It resembled the final brilliance of a god before their fall.

The One-Eyed Owl was stunned. “Are you insane?! That’s a Divine Core! Something countless people would kill for!”

“Your Majesty, Goblin King, what are you doing?!” exclaimed Celeste, who stood frozen in disbelief.

Grugia and Osius were even more dramatic, slapping their thighs in distress and pawing at Lin Tian’s hand. “Oh no! Tian! What a waste! Not even a speck left!”

Lin Tian’s expression turned stern. “Becoming a god is something you should abandon for now. When I establish my Divine Pantheon, all of you will have the chance to qualify.”

The gods had always been vigilant over the mortal realm, and Lin Tian dared not use their Divine Cores to ascend to godhood.

To do so would mean certain death.

Of course, Celeste was an exception. Her unique status and ties to Heaven ensured that even if she became a new god, the pantheon would not pursue her.

But for everyone else, ascending to godhood would invite unimaginable extermination—a purge on the scale of obliterating entire races.

Even the dogs who had wagged their tails at you would be slaughtered.

Hearing this, Celeste couldn’t help but ask, “Why? By fusing with a Divine Core, we could achieve a massive power surge.”

Take her, for example. Before fusing, her combat strength had been around 25,000.

Now, it had skyrocketed to 40,000, with her maximum potential as a god reaching 50,000.

This placed her on par with Chief Gods.

Of course, Chief Gods’ cores varied in strength, with some capable of reaching a limit of 100,000.

Lin Tian explained, “From what I know, the gods keep a constant watch on the mortal realm. Anyone who gains the qualifications to ascend to godhood is immediately eliminated, let alone those who use Divine Cores from their pantheon. That would result in instant tracking and pursuit.”

“And don’t think it’s just a simple chase. It would be every god from every pantheon, along with all living beings in the mortal world, hunting you to extinction!”

Seeing that the group’s expressions were only mildly serious, Lin Tian added an extra note.

“Hiss!”

Everyone collectively sucked in a sharp breath!

What kind of crime would warrant such extreme measures?

To think they could provoke a pursuit of this magnitude—it was utterly unfathomable!