My Goddess is Good at Pretending

Chapter 317: Hunt in Shifts

When Feng Xue entered the unknown secret realm, Sacred Sakura’s higher-ups no longer needed to wait until nine o’clock. They passed through the barrier and went inside too.

Simultaneously, the spiralling darkness shrank and disappeared into thin air.

"The realm portal will reopen in two weeks. For the esteemed guests, please return to your camp. Thank you."

Sakura activated a voice transmission talisman, and Miko’s voice spread throughout the entire Sacred Sakura region, reminding the guests who would stay around for some time to come.

"Hey, only the middle or lower-class disciples and demons remain. Is it possible-" One of the human cultivators nudged his friend’s arm and licked his lips at the Sacred Sakura disciples in the distance, but his friend immediately squeezed his lips.

"Don’t finish it or even think about anything related to it. Do you think the Almighty Immortal isn’t omniscient? It’s fine if you want to die, but don’t involve us, let alone our sect, bastard!" The panicked friend looked right and left, then slapped his friend’s head in annoyance.

In the distance, the Sacred Sakura’s disciples squinted their eyes with a murderous gaze.

As they could expect from the low-tier, self-pretentious allies. The fake comrades could turn into enemies at any time.

It was outside the ’non-kill’ area, and some guests looked down on them. They would not mind exterminating some pests on the spot if those ungrateful guests would try something funny against Sacred Sakura.

"Thank you for your hard work. Notice to all Sacred Sakura’s people. Return to the formation of the seven great mountains. We shall seal this land, and you should cultivate diligently during these two weeks. The guests will remain outside the formation. Do not respond to this notification. Tell them about this arrangement and return to your cultivation chamber." Elysia sent her telepathy to all Sacred Sakura’s people around the Sacred Mountain and seven great mountains.

Sacred Sakura’s people looked back and bowed in respect. After that, they went to inform the guests regarding the arrangement.

"We won’t accompany you. Feel free to do whatever you want during these two weeks until the realm portal reopens, but please pay attention to your attitude. Don’t step into our seven great mountains without permission, or we won’t be responsible for anything that happened to you. Thank you." The team leader informed the guest and immediately left with his team without waiting for any answer from the guest.

"Hey, what does that mean? They’re no longer guarding the entrance? No longer watching over us?" One of the cultivators asked, and his question represented the confusion of others.

"Heeh~" Someone looked at the distant Sacred Sakura’s disciple with a glint in his eyes.

Some people had some crooked ideas about the Sacred Sakura’s vulnerability during the unknown realm exploration because high-tier experts went to seek opportunities there. During these two weeks, Sacred Sakura was only guarded by middle or lower-class disciples and was much more vulnerable than usual.

Knowing some people were not so honest, Elysia set up a protective formation that would trap anyone with impromptu malice. No malicious person could go unscathed when they stepped into the seven great mountain formations.

"Phew~. With this, the preparations for today are over. Everyone can cultivate and practice diligently." Elysia wiped her non-existent sweat.

"Tomorrow will be a bit busy. Rest well." Elena beckoned to Zi Xuan to go to sleep.

"Understood. Then, please excuse me." Zi Xuan bowed slightly, then walked away to her abode.

She and the Supreme Goddess would go to the Divine World tomorrow, and her heart was filled with excitement. However, she would need rest to ensure her prime condition for tomorrow.

"Those disgusting fake allies will suffer greatly if they dare to poke their nose beyond the line. How about putting an offensive formation to oblige them to dust if their malice is too high?" Ai stared in disgust at the malicious guests displayed on the virtual screen.

"Hehe, this is enough. They will be trapped for two weeks on the ground. By the time everyone returns, those offenders will receive their deserved punishment. No rush~" Elysia chuckled softly.

"Alright, listen to you, Ely." Ai nodded in understanding.

"Then, shall we rest as well?" Elena pulled Elysia’s arm.

"Yup." Elysia stood up, and her group of three went to the room. She also conveyed a little advice to her family members through their spiritual connection and connected to Miko’s vision.

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Meanwhile, the Goddesses, Miko, Elysium members, and Aplostles finished creating the safe zone in the unknown secret realm. It would serve as their safe zone camp to ensure everyone could retreat and rest safely.

Mingyue looked right and left as if looking for someone. The Sacred Sakura Goddess’ divine escorts were nearby, but she couldn’t see the Sacred Sakura Goddess anywhere. She then approached Miko. "U-uhm, Miko..."

"Hm? Hi~ Is there anything I can help you with? Oh, right... Your Blood Moon’s groups arrived late and haven’t received our latest preparation notice." Miko raised her hand to greet her saintess friend.

However, she remembered that Mingyue’s group was the last to arrive and didn’t know about the latest news.

Thus, she gave a little gift to Feng Xue and Mingyue, then several printed manuals to the others. "Here, please accept this. If you need anything or more fine salt, please visit our exchange store over there. Please read this guidebook first for your own good."

"Thank you very much, but may I know what this is?" Feng Xue briefly checked the little book, but she was more curious about the little pouch Miko gave.

"This secret realm has many unexpected dangers and Immortal class monsters. The fine salt can scare them and give you more time to escape. Please read the guidebook first carefully to increase your chance of survival greatly~" Miko put her hands together, reminding everyone of something serious with a gentle expression.

"!?" Mingyue widened her eyes. Miko told them implicitly that the risk of death in this secret realm was extraordinarily high, and they had to escape as soon as possible if they encountered the great danger, the Immortal beast...

"Sure enough." Feng Xue read the guide again more carefully, reading all the details.

Her personal servants and the Blood Moon’s experts also immediately read the guidebook as Saintess Miko suggested.

They learned about the rules and received advice, including some precautions to ensure they could return alive despite the great risk of death. None of them feared death because great risks always accompanied great opportunities. Still, safety was always a priority that could not be ignored.

Mingyue read the guidebook. A few minutes later, she returned to the previous topic, one of her primary purposes. "Erm, Miko... Is it possible for us... I mean, can you please help us to meet the Sacred Sakura Goddess? After what happened, I hope our good relationship will continue to progress. We will reform the Blood Moon Pavilion to become a good sacred land. We want to redeem ourselves and vow our loyalty."

"Sure~ Mama, Mingyue led her people regarding their vow of loyalty. What do we need to do?" Miko nodded and spoke to her mama through Elysium’s spiritual connection, but she also spoke it for everyone to hear.

"..." Sylvia observed Feng Xue and Feng Mingyue from behind Miko as if she wished to deal with them.

"Hmm~ What should we do?" Elysia asked her Goddess sisters for a moment, but her wondering voice transmission was clear for everyone to hear. "Let’s talk about it after you return from the unknown secret realm exploration. The other participants have already left to seek their opportunities, and you can’t be left behind, Scarlet Moon Queen and Blood Moon Pavilion. Good luck~"

"Eh, ah. Thank you for presenting us with this opportunity, Miko’s mama. Ah, I mean, Sacred Sakura Goddess!" Mingyue’s eyes glimmered with hope after hearing the Sacred Sakura Goddess’ gentle attitude toward her group.

"Alright, but please do your preparation well before leaving." Elysia gave a little advice before cutting off her voice transmission.

Feng Xue and Mingyue’s groups visited the exchange store to buy the necessary items to follow the guidebook’s recommendation. Afterwards, they bid farewell to Miko and Sacred Sakura’s elders before exploring the unknown secret realm.

The sky was dark, but the glimmering sea of stars looked so bright and beautiful. Even without the moon, the night was already illuminated by their brilliance.

The sky was beautiful and peaceful, but the land was made even more lively by a lot of noise. That was a much different situation.

"We need to explore this core secret realm first, right? Ely left those monsters for us to hunt."

"Zera, we are counting on you to lead us to the strongest Immortal beasts in this secret realm."

"Affirmative. I shall lead the way."

"Hum, Ely will go to Earth tomorrow. We must show satisfactory progress in two weeks before she picks us up."

"Un, let’s do it! We will hone our strength here against the Immortal monsters."

Lifa and the Goddesses chatted briefly as they would go hunting, starting with the strongest ones first.

"E-eh? Isn’t that dangerous?" Yuuki gasped in surprise, feeling a bit worried.

"Worry not. This secret realm is also suppressed by the lower realm’s world laws. Even though Immortal monsters, they cannot exert their full power here." Nell floated closer and gave an ok hand gesture to reassure everyone.

"We will hunt in shifts, but at least one group must remain in this safe zone camp before shifts change." Lifa took out a box to help everyone to form a hunting group.

Once the groups were formed, everyone rushed off to hunt and hone their fighting skills, leaving one group behind to protect Miko and guard the safe zone camp.

Apart from Miko, Xentia was the only one who would not go hunting or seek opportunities in that unknown secret realm. They would remain in the safe zone camp.