My Goddess is Good at Pretending

Chapter 145: The Holy Saintesses

The fierce tribulation thunder that struck near Reustin City caused almost everyone within the city to be frightened and panicked. They thought that calamity would descend and destruction would follow.

However, the calamity clouds faded as soon as the blue lightning descended from the sky like a massive waterfall. It hit a particular spot several hundred meters from the city wall.

"This tribulation thunder... that is clearly the aura of a Great Ascension Realm expert!"

"But, why did the heavenly thunder only bring down a single heavenly bolt? It didn’t even last more than ten seconds."

"Are you blind? It’s only one, but it’s as massive as a giant pillar over twenty meters in diameter!"

"I’m more worried about why a 10th Rank expert is here to pass through the tribulation. We might be reduced to dust because of that."

"Quick, look what happened there. They are there. The one who just triggered the tribulation thunder... but a devil!?"

"What? A high demon!?"

"The rumored Sacred Sakura’s saintess is over there. The legendary Celestial Fox is over there too!"

The city guards and warriors atop the city’s walls clamored at what they saw on the city’s north side.

At the same time, more than a hundred influential experts immediately flew out of the city to find out what had just happened.

Dozens of warriors who had just been dispatched on the night monster subjugation mission returned immediately. The heavenly thunder that had just occurred was worrying because it was massive and happened near the city.

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The Blood Moon’s saintess, Feng Mingyue, broke out in cold sweat when she had just witnessed the Great Ascension Realm’s tribulation thunder. The heavenly thunder would destroy the city to dust, but it only struck somewhere once and left a moment later.

She and other experts rushed out of the city to check the situation.

The intimidating intensity of dark energy permeated the air. It was clearly the aura of a 10th Rank demonic expert.

The darkness threatened many people, but the next question was why a 10th Rank high demon triggered the heavenly thunder near Reustin City. The Great Ascension Realm tribulation thunder could destroy everything within five kilometers radius!

The nearby people clamored about the Sacred Sakura’s saintess. Feng Mingyue’s eyes glisten with relief and expectation. She and Frozen Cloud’s saintess had been looking for Saintess Miko everywhere, and they finally found the person they were looking for.

However, Saintess Miko was currently caught by the high devil and taken hostage! Feng Mingyue immediately accelerated her flying artifact to save Saintess Miko.

"A devil?" Shui Meiying squinted her eyes when she saw the familiar 10th Rank devil.

The same high devil wreaked havoc in the great war and was taken down by the dark knight senior from Sacred Sakura!

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"Sigh, you should have told us if you wanted to trigger a tribulation. We thought you were just going to meditate for enlightenment." Ely couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief after helping Sylvia recover from the heavenly thunder’s aftereffects.

"Heehee, I can’t help it. It just happened. Sorry for causing some trouble." Sylvia chuckled lightly. She then wrapped her arm around Ely’s shoulders as Ely helped her stand up.

"At least, you are self-conscious. But why did the heavenly thunder only strike once? It was a bit big and fierce, but it simply slapped your face once and left." Yuuki looked up at the starry night sky in complete astonishment.

"Fufu~ That’s probably because Lady Sylvi practiced our master’s teaching. We have never invited heavenly thunder or any terrifying tribulation every time we ascend rank. The heaven approved our master’s virtues and teachings." Jophiel put her hands to her waist and puffed out her chest with pride.

"Oh, so that’s why... Sylvi got slapped hard just because even heaven was fed up with her." Yuuki put her hand to her chin and nodded in understanding.

"That’s it." Jophiel liked that conclusion.

"Hey, I’m a good devil." Sylvia couldn’t help but argue.

"Because of what just happened, we invited many people here." Gabriella muttered under her breath as she stared toward the fortified city. More than a hundred influential experts were approaching.

"Devil, release the Saintess Miko, or you shall suffer the consequences!" Feng Mingyue took out her vermilion sword to intimidate. She was only a 5th Rank expert, but she had three 9th Rank great elders and many other experts behind her.

"..." Ely glanced at Sylvia, but the latter just smiled innocently. Sylvia had just recovered and was still a bit vulnerable, but those people thought she was being held hostage by her friend.

"She is my ally. It’s fine. No one was injured. The tribulation thunder was just an accident. We apologize for the commotion." Ely didn’t beat around the bush and went straight to an apology.

"Huh?" Feng Mingyue was stunned, and most people around her felt the same way.

"With that being said, we need to excuse ourselves." Ely took advantage of that moment of pause to escape. She took out a teleportation crystal, but a particular middle-aged man shouted at her loudly.

"Wait a minute! You’re not going anywhere before you give a proper explanation! What that devil triggered almost invited a disaster that could destroy the city and kill more than thirty thousand people."

Ely flinched at the sudden snap.

Yuuki, Gabriella, and Jophiel also took offense at that middle-aged man’s rudeness. The Guardian of Dream’s members among the crowd were already prepared to take action in case something untoward happened.

"Old thing, mind your attitude, or I don’t mind teaching you a lesson. You already know just by looking and still ask with that demeanor. No one expected my tribulation to come on my casual trip. I didn’t invite heavenly thunder in the city. My tribulation hurts no one, and be content with that outcome." Sylvia stared at the surrounding experts with a menacing glare.

Her demonic energy spread to intimidate her, and she made it clear that she was stronger than anyone else. She put her arm around Ely’s shoulders to pretend to be hurt.

"She is actually a good devil. The new year is just around the corner. May you be blessed with happiness and fortune." Ely waved her hand. She bid her farewell to everyone as she shouldn’t linger there further.

Sylvia’s tribulation came unexpectedly, and it sparked the dissatisfaction of many people.

Feng Mingyue widened her eyes when the Saintess Miko took out a sparkling blue crystal. A teleportation array was formed beneath them.

She went to this place to meet and exchange some insights with Sacred Sakura’s saintess.

After hearing how Saintess Miko prevented the Evil Demon God’s descent and all the Sacred Sakura Holy Land achievements, she truly wanted to associate and affiliate with Sacred Sakura’s people.

Her family also placed a mission on her shoulders to befriend Saintess Miko, especially her elder sister. If Saintess Miko had just left before her, she would be too embarrassed to return empty-handed.

Therefore, she immediately rushed over to catch up with Saintess Miko before the other party left using instant teleportation. "Please wait. I’ve been waiting for you, Saintess Miko!"

Ely was about to run away from the public discontent. Yet, a particular peach-scarlet-haired girl in a traditional scarlet outfit suddenly ran over.

[Feng Mingyue (FV: 2860) | 5th Rank Mid Stage]

[Favorability: 76%]

[Talent: 4 Stars | SSR]

Ely checked the girl’s status screen. She was sure she had never met this girl before.

Considering this girl was next to Frozen Cloud’s people and their saintess, Shui Meiying, this girl was probably the saintess of Blood Moon Pavilion. The nearby 9th Rank elders in crimson robes convinced her conclusion.

"Sure, but we should go elsewhere. I was wondering if you would like to come with us." Ely delayed her teleportation activation and offered an invitation.

She wanted to find representatives from Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace and Blood Moon Pavilion, but they came to her instead.

"Yes, please. I’d like that." Feng Mingyue readily agreed.

Shui Meiying also got invited, and she approached accordingly. She still couldn’t digest what kind of relationship the white-haired devil had with Saintess Miko. However, she went along with the flow as she needed to build a good relationship with Saintess Miko.

As for the six great elders, they also went with Sacred Sakura’s people using Saintess Miko’s instant teleportation.

After the blatant intimidation from the 10th Rank devil girl, no one dared to stop Sacred Sakura’s people from leaving.

The degree of destruction of the Great Ascension Realm expert’s tribulation that had just occurred was minimal. That was why even the greedy mayor couldn’t find fault for compensation.

The incident immediately became a hot topic for discussion. The saintesses from the three holy lands appeared in the same place.

No one could take issue with the tribulation thunder incident anymore since Saintess Miko already apologized for that 10th Rank devil. No one dared to offend the Sacred Sakura Holy Land after the Tiangong Sacred Land’s destruction.