My Goddess is Good at Pretending

Chapter 75: Aura Clash

Evelyn then bid her farewell to Ely. She would join the Guardian of Dream’s troops to fight against the Tiangong Sacred Land.

It was about face, dignity and reputation. The old monsters of that sacred land obviously would send someone to harm Ely’s disciples in the ancient secret realm event.

Before leaving, Evelyn hugged Ely and then dragged Kirara away.

Gabriella glanced at her master with a bit of thought.

It was already so long since her master hugged her. She never said it, but she craved that nostalgic warmth somehow. That was probably because she discovered how easy it was for Evelyn to do it.

"Master, why did Lady Evelyn bid her farewell by embracing you and pressing her cheek against yours? Is that an eastern greeting?" Remiel sat next to her master and laid her head on the table.

"Do also you want a hug?" Ely spread her arms.

"May I request a head pat too?" Remiel’s eyes glistened as she couldn’t possibly refuse that. She craved it.

"Here we go." Ely gave the head pat as requested and hugged her wolf girl.

"Me too!" Jophiel wanted to take advantage of such a pleasant opportunity.

Rafaela didn’t say it, but she was already in line, waiting for her turn. A warm hug and a head pat, she also wanted it!

Only three disciples were brave enough to request that kind of close intimacy. Some felt amused and warm, but others felt a bit jealous because they were too shy to request it.

"..." Gabriella heaved a subtle sigh. She only needed to request it and could receive it as her master was so kind, gentle and loving. It was just that she was too shy.

She then sent the guests away by long-distance teleportation.

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’Kirara, what do you think about the Sacred Sakura Holy Land?’ Evelyn asked via telepathy once she returned to her courtyard.

’It’s truly a superb experience, Evie. Thank you for enlightening me on the right path. I never knew the Supreme Goddess had descended from heaven five years ago. We may meet her grace soon.’ Kirara could still feel the lingering enlightenment she experienced before the Goddess statue.

’We are the servants of the same Supreme Goddess. Ely’s residence is truly top-notch. It’s like an immortal ground. However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Please be mindful of your every action towards Ely’s people too, my friend. They are not all simple.’

’What do you mean, Evie? I’m being polite as usual. Uh, I’m just a little too excited.’

’You don’t know that Ely’s disciple can rival an Emperor even though they are still at 5th Rank.’

’So, you may only be able to have a draw with Lady Ely’s disciple?’

’I can’t tell, but they’ve been with Ely for years. Also, their bloodline is superior to any top-tier geniuses across the world that I’ve ever seen. They are our allies.’

’Understood. But~ I want to live in the Sacred Mountain too. It’s fine if I start from a little servant.’

’You can ask Ely another time. But, we need to finish our business first.’

’Yes, after the ancient secret realm’s event... I will become the liaison between the Sacred Sakura Holy Land and the Temple of Law. We also need to handle the human alliance.’

Kirara was utterly convinced by her decision. It might be the best path she should take in life.

After that, Kirara and Evelyn prepared to depart with the Aubourus Empire’s allied forces to the Human Realm’s border.

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The day for the ancient secret realm opening finally arrived. Representatives from the three major realms and nineteen minor realms dispatched at least a dozen disciples to explore the newly emerged secret realm.

A ten-meter blue gemstone gate floated several centimeters above the ground, completely emerging into the world. The portal had manifested, but the realm’s portal was still inactive.

The portal was supposed to open in a week. Yet, some impatient parties did something to the gate, making the process a week faster than expected.

It was only about an hour before the portal would open by itself, and anyone could enter the unexplored ancient secret realm to test their luck. Everyone was excited because the unexplored secret realm always held many resources and treasures, regardless of the danger and risk.

However, a massive force from the Demon Realm, Northern Realm, and Human Realm had already been on standby at their post. Even though it was a bit far from the border, it was as easy to tell they were ready for the great war any time soon.

Unfortunately, not everyone knew about the upcoming great clashes because those around the ancient secret realm’s gate were the exploration team accompanied by a few elders.

More than three hundred exploration teams had gathered there, and more than six thousand talented young seedlings were ready to explore the ancient secret realm.

The rising star young mage of the Luponia Magic Academy had camped near the border overnight with his team and other allies.

He could feel the subtle oppressive atmosphere. The upcoming exploration would definitely be extra dangerous. The ancient secret realm held so many risks, and the Demon Realm’s demons would also be there.

Not to mention the demi-humans and beastkins from the Northern Realm...

"Are you feeling nervous, Chen Fan?" The pretty young mage patted her companion with concern. She also felt a bit nervous but didn’t show it on her face.

"How considerate of you, Wang Zi-Zhen. I am still waiting for the holy lands rumored to be our allies. The Sacred Sakura Holy Land has also not arrived..." Chen Fan was relieved because his childhood friend had reduced her physical abuse since his talent in magic had shown some good progress.

He retaliated against her abuse whenever that happened, and she soon refrained from mischief.

"You only want to see that holy saintess, Lady Miko, right? All men are the same. Once you find the better one, you forget the old one."

"Why are you suddenly talking like you’re my girlfriend?"

"Sh- shut up!"

Wang Zi-Zhen tried to smack Chen Fan, but he dodged it by a hair.

*Rumble!* *Rumble!*

The noise from the northern sky soon caught everyone’s attention.

Several lesser earth dragons and a huge serpent came over like a stampede. Several people were on the back of those giant monsters.

Their mounts alone made most people gasp in awe because those lesser earth dragons were at the 6th Rank, and the serpent was the 8th Rank beast.

"They’re from the Tiangong Sacred Land! They actually came regardless of their situation!"

"Watch your mouth. They are still a holy land."

"They will challenge the Sacred Sakura Holy Land to settle the old and new score altogether."

"Then, this will be the start of a great war!"

The demi-humans of the Northern Realm clamored as they already expected this kind of outcome. The allied forces from the north suddenly became tense because the Tiangong Sacred Land sent three Demi-God elders to accompany the exploration team.

It was easy to tell the Tiangong Sacred Land’s main force was already on standby somewhere. The Silver Great Python might already be present to answer the recent dispute.

"Hou, there are only small fish here. So, we are the first holy land that arrived in the vicinity? Where are Sacred Sakura’s people? Are they afraid to face us head-on?" The Buffed Buffalo snorted sarcastically as he scanned his surroundings.

"Who knows. They didn’t even dare to show their butts." The Black Cobra hissed arrogantly.

"They really got on my nerves. Let’s see if they even dare to come, keke." The Red Eagle spread his wings wide to inflict dominance.

"Hou, let’s see how you will do it."

A particular lady’s dominant pressure then descended from the sky. The sky also changed its color to reddish.

A blood-like ring vortex formed mid-air, and the 9th Rank Blood Empress stepped out of the blood teleportation portal. Three elders and several attendants followed behind her, and a dozen disciples in red robes followed right after.

"You come in person, Blood Empress. It will be fun once our disciples crush your Blood Moon Pavilion’s people." The Buffalo Buffalo licked his lips as he stared at the Blood Empress’s delicious curvy figure.

"Fufu, what’s so great about them? Nothing more than a bunch of cannon fodders. I’m more surprised you still dare to come even though you’ve become public enemies." The Blood Empress summoned her blood chariot mid-air, and her people landed there.

"You will pay the price after what you did to our people. We will destroy the Sacred Sakura. Frozen Cloud and Blood Moon will suffer the same fate." The Black Cobra hissed as he stuck his forked tongue out.

"Such arrogance, but we have also chosen to fight you. Two overlords cannot peacefully coexist in such close proximity."

The air temperature soon became cold as winter. Snow and ice then fell from the clouds.

A group of cultivators in bluish-white robes descended on an ice cloud, led by the three elders and holy saintess. The exploration team from Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace arrived.

The bluish-white icy-cold, the blood-red ferocity, and the brown brutality auras clashed in the air. The gathering ground soon turned into an aura war. Still, no one pulled the first strike since it would renege on everyone’s agreement for the ancient secret realm’s event.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense as the three holy lands faced off as if they would clash at any moment. However, the gentle breeze suddenly swept away the clashed auras. Hundreds of sakura petals flew into the sky as a blue light shone before the ancient secret realm’s gate.

"Let’s see how you will destroy us." Yuuki emerged from the teleportation portal with a cold smile on her face.