Chapter 128: Petalfall Glen

"Sect Leader, are you sure you want to go through with this?"

On a hillside blanketed with cherry blossoms, stood a woman in her early thirties.

Though she was no longer in the flush of youth, her charm was still very much alive.

Her figure, tightly wrapped in her clothes, was like a ripe fruit, voluptuous and alluring, revealing an extraordinary allure.

She was none other than Thalia, the Sect Leader of the Themyscira Sect.

"The assembly has already been called. Do you really want me to go back on my word?" Thalia looked down the hillside, her response cold and detached.

"But this goes against everything our Themyscira Sect stands for!" The sect official behind her was visibly upset and confused.

Under normal circumstances, Sect Leader Thalia was someone they all looked up to.

But regarding today's actions, the official just couldn't wrap her head around it: "Sect Leader, you've always taken Goddess Sylvia as your role model. Even though Goddess Sylvia hasn't mentioned 'The Uselessness of Spiritual Partners' for over a hundred years, you've treated it like sacred scripture. You even risked opposition from many other sects to establish the Single Women's Alliance.

Such courage, I can't think of another woman in the world who could match you. But why would you suddenly give up and even host this tacky 'Courtship Revelry Festival'?"

"For what reason?" Thalia was silent for a moment before she sighed and finally said, "What if I told you it was for Goddess Sylvia, would you believe me?"

"Goddess Sylvia? But what does this have to do with her?" the official asked instinctively.

Suddenly, she raised her head, her eyes flashing with excitement, "Wait, Sect Leader, are you suggesting—"

"I'm doing this to provoke Goddess Sylvia," Thalia's eyes showed a resolute determination, as if she had made up her mind to go all in. "Even if the Single Women's Alliance is established, without Goddess Sylvia, it's just an empty shell. What I really want is to spread the goddess's teachings all over the world, and maybe one day beyond the continent of Elant.

Goddess Sylvia is the core and the source of it all. Only with the goddess does everything truly make sense."

"So, you're hosting this event to provoke the goddess, to remind her how tedious and repulsive love can be?" The official was invigorated, almost interrupting.

"Exactly. Once the festival is fully underway, I will go to Goddess Sylvia and invite her to see for herself how vile and boring these lovers' actions are," Thalia nodded slightly.

Looking down at the men and women gathering below, her gaze was full of determination.

"So, Sect Leader, you had such a profound intention!" Hearing this, all the official's confusion melted away, and she was thrilled.

The goddess had indeed seemed to have forgotten what she once deemed the most useless thing—love.

But for the goddess who wrote 'The Uselessness of Spiritual Partners,' it must have been just a temporary oversight.

If the Sect Leader could indeed bring Goddess Sylvia to witness all this, perhaps, the situation could change dramatically.

With the goddess's leadership, everything would have the most important soul!

That moment might not be far off!

All the women in the world deceived by men were waiting for Goddess Sylvia to save them!

...

Petalfall Glen.

This place was known as the most beautiful scenery of the Themyscira Sect.

Unlike typical cherry blossom scenes, here the cherry blossoms bloomed all year round.

The cherry blossoms danced in the wind and then transformed back into spiritual energy that merged into the soil, sprouting new blossoms.

This beautiful sight was renowned worldwide, yet it was extremely difficult for outsiders to enter.

But today, Petalfall Glen was not only open to the public, but the Themyscira Sect, which had always been highly resistant to romance, was hosting the "Courtship Revelry Festival" here.

Such a grand occasion was indeed rare, and many couples rushed to be here.

After all, the appearance of those who practice is generally not too shabby, especially those who usually don't have a chance to show off their partners. They seemed to have grabbed a golden opportunity.

Usually, flaunting your relationship in the Sect could get you mobbed, but here, you could do it without any reservations!

Opportunities to witness sweet couples from various sects were rare.

Many didn't want to miss such a perfect chance.

"The Junior Sect Leader from Southblade Ridge and his girlfriend are here!"

"That's the princess from Everwest Kingdom and her consort!"

"Holy smokes, even the Sect Leader from Misty Crane Mountain came with his girlfriend!"

"I remember these two. They're the famous celestial couple known for their thievery. Can't believe they showed up too!"

Sitting under the cherry trees at Petalfall Glen, groups of couples couldn't hide their astonishment.

They thought they were coming here to flaunt their love, but they hadn't expected the Themyscira Sect to pull such a crowd.

Among the couples that came, many were famous celestial couples.

Many of them were of extraordinary status, rarely seen on ordinary days.

Hearing that the Themyscira Sect would have music and dance performances, these couples all sat quietly in Petalfall Glen, waiting.

However, the waiting was somewhat...

Watching couple after couple sweetly intertwined, completely blending into the surroundings.

Some singles who came felt like crying without tears.

They thought they were steadfast in their hearts and wouldn't be affected by such scenes.

But when they actually saw it, they couldn't resist at all.

What was this so-called Courtship Revelry Festival?

It was clearly a Heartbreakers' Tournament!

"Sweetheart, I missed you today."

"You're my sweetie."

"Muah muah muah."

In just a short time, some were sickeningly sweetened by the scene, while others felt sour.

And at the same time, even more couples were heading to Petalfall Glen.

The spectacle of the festival far exceeded everyone's imagination.

Meanwhile, in the distant woods, a whirlwind swept through, scattering cherry blossoms.

Upon the majestic blue dragon, Sylvia and Timothy descended.

"Honey, are you sure you want to go straight there?" Timothy asked, seeing Sylvia heading directly towards Petalfall Glen.

After all, this was different from Azure Sea City.

In mortal towns, even with a large population, no one recognized Goddess Sylvia.

At most, they might have seen a vague statue of the goddess elsewhere. seaʀᴄh thё Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

But at this event hosted by the Themyscira Sect, all the attendees were practitioner couples.

If Sylvia appeared here, it would likely cause a sensation.

Especially since those practitioners who knew of Goddess Sylvia's strong aversion to love might be terrified, possibly scrambling to run away.

However, Sylvia didn't answer Timothy's question.

Instead, she suddenly grabbed his hand and without hesitation, stepped out of the woods and headed towards Petalfall Glen, filled with couples.