My Goddess is Good at Pretending

Chapter 176: The Heavenly Demon isn’t Dead

[Someone gained the Heavenly Demon Legacy and awakened as a new Heavenly Demon. Kill her before she reach godhood] [Completed]

After seeing the completion quest, Ely immediately flipped to the log page to see what she got. However, she was surprised to find what was displayed on the latest row.

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[Slaying 4th Rank demonic golem | SP +80]

[Slaying 5th Rank demonic golem | SP +100]

[Partially slaying 14th Rank Heavenly Demon Soul | Skill Self-Transcendence obtained]

[The agent of the Heavenly Realm feels that’s very unfortunate]

’The Heavenly Demon is not dead? I only partially killed her? But how could she escape? She got burned in purgatory, and I saw it with my eyes... How could she do it? Or did she truly have a way out by going through the space or something?’

There were so many questions that came to Ely’s mind, but nobody could give her answers.

Based on the agent’s response and the log, the Heavenly Demon survived the purgatory with severe soul damage. She only partially killed the primary target, and this Heavenly Demon would definitely seek revenge on her in the future.

Apart from that, she also didn’t get a full reward. After all, she failed to kill the Heavenly Demon Soul. There were no Heavenly Demonic Arts and fragment core as her reward, but she still got the all-stat +12%.

’It’s just... why is it a skill? I thought it was something permanent stat increase. So be it. I will unseal my Goddess Master next month. All according to plan, hehe~’ Ely muttered in her mind and put her grimoire back into her subspace.

"The villain is dead!"

"The dead have been avenged and can finally rest in peace."

"I saw it... soul wisps flying up to heaven. They seemed to be saying their thanks after being released from the demon’s grasp."

"We did it, boys!"

"All hail, Sacred Sakura Holy Land! Blood Moon Pavilion! Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace!"

Many people cheered to celebrate the big evil’s demise. Their all-out assault battle took approximately two hours, and the enemy had been completely annihilated, but there were still casualties.

Even so, that was the price one had to pay to eradicate the true mastermind behind this tragedy. Fortunately, the three holy lands immediately dispatched reinforcements. The casualties were suppressed significantly, thanks to them.

The Heavenly Demon Inheritor had already met her demise under Sacred Sakura’s purgatory. That was what everyone knew, but only Ely understood the truth.

"I don’t think things are over yet. I suspect there are ancient ruins underground. The hidden danger." Mingyue put her hand to her chin as she stared at the blood-red valley in the distance.

A massive hole was left there. It was the place where the floating fortress monster emerged.

"You’re right. We still need to investigate the underground ruins in that valley. An ancient ruins left behind by a Heavenly Demon... we should send 6th Rank experts or above on this investigative mission. The Human Alliance is the one that should send the most investigation team." Feng Xue sighed and folded her arms as she glanced at the nearby Human Alliance’s leaders.

"We understand the urgency. We will immediately send over a dozen experts at 6th Rank or above. But, may I know whether you will send people on this investigative mission?" An 8th Rank leader stepped forward and grasped his fist.

"That’s obvious. The three holy lands shall intervene in this matter to the end. This region has become like a death zone... That Heavenly Demon gets what she deserves. Only a true death can stop such a villain. However, she may still leave a dangerous threat down there." After saying that, Feng Xue sighed and looked at Saintess Miko.

She was amazed by Saintess Miko’s white flames just now. It looked harmless and not hot, but the damage was terrifying. Even a Demon God’s divine soul got burned like a burning firewood.

"The matter here is over. We need to split our force for several tasks." Ely had a brief discussion with her people.

"Alright. Shall we go investigate the underground ruins beneath the blood-red valley?" Yuuki pointed at the blood-red valley.

"I don’t think it’s the right time to explore the danger zone." Ely shook her head.

"Yep! Although I also want to explore such a place, we don’t need to rush. We need to wait for the other reinforcements to arrive. The monks from the Temple of Law haven’t even arrived yet, and the Human Alliance’s main reinforcements still can’t be seen. We need many experts to reduce the risk." Sylvia nodded in agreement.

"Then, we shall continue this investigative mission tomorrow." Gabriella proposed an idea, but it sounded like a question instead.

"Wait, please wait! I beg your pardon... I don’t think it’s the right decision to postpone the investigative mission for tomorrow." The particular human cultivator exclaimed in panic as he felt it would be a disadvantage if Sacred Sakura would postpone everything.

"Do you want to meddle with our judgment? We haven’t even decided anything yet." Yuuki stared coldly at the busybody.

"Ugh..." The particular human cultivator shivered slightly, but he held his ground.

"No, wait. Let him talk. He might know something." Ely extended her hand in front of Yuuki.

Yuuki retracted her cold aura. One of the Human Alliance’s team leaders then told everyone why they needed to investigate the unknown danger area immediately.

They would need to wait for other reinforcements to arrive, but they had to act as soon as reinforcements arrived, namely tonight. The reason mainly stemmed from how the calamity spread quickly in six hours.

The Heavenly Demon Inheritor might still be weak, but she had many demonic golems and other killing machines. That was how tens of thousands of people could be massacred and turned into undead in such a short time.

They had to investigate anything related to that demon and destroy the remaining hidden threats without residue.

"That makes sense, but you, Human Alliance, will need more people for that. Forget about the 6th Rank or above. Anyone willing should participate in the mission. Due to the death risk, you need to manage it properly." Evelyn interjected, as she didn’t want those people to throw trouble at her group.

This region was still the Human Alliance’s territory, and those people were the ones who should be responsible and take the most risks here.

Ely just replied with a tactical nod. Evelyn already spoke for her, but she had to rearrange her plans.

She and the Guardian of Dream would participate in that investigation mission. However, they would never go with their full force. They would only help, not take the risks. The Human Alliance was the one who needed to clean up the mess.

"Young Hero Bai, you are very good at exploration and investigation. As long as you are not as reckless as before, you will shine very bright here." Ely put her hands together at the idea.

"Uh, ah, yeah... I’ve learned my lessons. Hum, please leave it to me! Evilness will never triumph against goodness. Your purgatory enlightens me on a grand path of the righteous truth." Bai Yuchen clenched his fist and thumped his chest.

It was always good to feel relied on by someone, especially by a gorgeous saint.

"Remi-chan and Uri-chan too. Your investigative skills will be convenient here. You will be the team leader. Azra-kun, you will also be the team leader. Your skill set is perfect for this mission." Ely then moved to her other disciples. She appointed the team leaders cheerfully.

"Mm, leave it to us."

"You can rest easy, master."

"Affirmative. The great villain is dead, and those demonic things no longer have a backbone. Please rest assured, master."

Azrael, Uriel, and Remiel agreed without hesitation. They felt honored and would carry out their mission without fail.

"Eh, uh, but what about me? Will I be moving on the same team as you, master?" Gabriella pointed at her face. It was rare for her master to exclude her from the leader-related tasks.

"Hmm, yes." Ely grasped her hand and replied with a tender tone, but it sounded like a question instead. She was already getting sleepy, but she had to bear it for now.

"We need to secure the escape path regardless of what lies ahead. Elder Gumiho and I will be the spearheads. You don’t need to worry about danger." Sylvia nodded in agreement.

Ely and her people discussed in their own circle. The people from Blood Moon, Frozen Cloud, Human Alliance, and the others also prepared themselves for the investigation mission.

However, the Blood Empress suddenly joined Sacred Sakura’s circle with a happy chirp. "Fufu, the investigation mission will be carried out in three hours. In the meantime, can I borrow Saintess Miko for a moment? I want to invite her to my evening tea party. You ladies are also invited."

"Huh? Mm, alright. With pleasure." Ely was stunned momentarily, but she didn’t think it was a bad idea. She accepted the invitation and left with her friends and several female disciples to follow Feng Xue somewhere.