Radiance

After an unknown amount of time, a huge vortex-shaped light appeared in front of them, spinning and radiating a dizzying power.

Yun Xi was startled, but she did not stop in her tracks, because she knew that the source of that guidance was behind the vortex of light.

She gritted her teeth and strode towards the vortex of light. Just as she was about to step into the vortex, a figure suddenly appeared and blocked her way.

Yun Xi looked up and saw that it was the God of Appraisal.

The other person stood there tall and straight, the atmosphere around him seemingly becoming heavy because of his presence. From his calm and composed demeanor, it was clear that he had been waiting for quite some time.

Yun Xi frowned slightly. This guy greeted her earlier, so he must have come for her.

The appraiser seemed to see through her thoughts, a subtle, meaningful smile playing on his lips. That smile seemed to contain a wealth of information, yet remained elusive.

"Yun Xi Highness Yunxi, please don't misunderstand, I mean no harm. Actually, I'm here to help you; this vortex is not easy to cross..."

Yun Xi's gaze sharpened slightly, her vigilance growing even stronger. Although the God of Appraisal's words were gentle, she sensed an unusual undercurrent within them.

Why was he waiting here? And why did he choose to appear just as she was about to step into the vortex of light? It all seemed to be part of his plan.

"Help me?" Yun Xi's voice was cold, with a hint of sarcasm. "My God, I appreciate your kindness. However, I've always been used to acting alone, so I don't need your help."

Upon hearing this, the God of Appraisal showed no displeasure; instead, his smile deepened. His gaze was as deep as an abyss, as if he could see through everything. "Your Yun Xi, you need not be so wary. The reason I have been waiting here is because I know that you are greatly connected to what lies behind this vortex. And I happen to have some information that you need."

Yun Xi frowned slightly, a ripple of emotion stirring within her. She had long heard of the God of Appraisal's abilities; his appraisal skills were virtually omniscient. If he truly possessed some crucial information, it might indeed be a rare opportunity for her.

However, she did not want to be easily led by the nose by him.

"My Lord God, what exactly do you want to say?" Yun Xi's tone remained indifferent, but her eyes held a hint of inquiry.

The appraiser smiled slightly and slowly said, "Your Highness Yun Xi, do you know what is hidden behind this vortex?"

Yun Xi did not answer, but simply looked at him quietly, waiting for his next words.

The appraiser continued, "This vortex is the 'Vortex of Destiny' within the Divine Object Abyss Gate. Only those destined to be connected with these divine artifacts can feel its call. And you are clearly one of the chosen ones."

"The vortex of fate?" Yun Xi repeated the unfamiliar term softly, a faint understanding dawning on her. No wonder she had that strong sense of guidance; it turned out that all of this was closely related to her destiny.

"Indeed," the appraiser nodded. "The Vortex of Destiny is the most mysterious existence in the Divine Object Abyss Gate. It connects to the source of countless divine objects, and only through it can one find the divine object that truly belongs to oneself. However, passing through the Vortex of Destiny is no easy task. It tests not only strength, but also one's character and fate."

Yun Xi's eyes flickered slightly as she pondered to herself. Although the God of Appraisal's words sounded reasonable, she still couldn't completely trust him. After all, every step he took seemed to be leading her in some unknown direction.

"Lord Chief God, why are you telling me this?" Yun Xi asked abruptly.

The Appraisal Chief God smiled, a hint of something deeper in his eyes. "Your Yun Xi, you need not doubt my motives. The reason I am willing to help you is because I know that you have a great affinity with that divine artifact. And I only hope to receive some small reward after you obtain the artifact."

"Reward?" Yun Xi raised an eyebrow slightly, her tone carrying a hint of coldness. "My Lord Chief God, what do you desire?"

"The reward I need is very simple. You just need to do me a small favor. As the heir of the Purple Abyss Divine Realm, it should be very easy."

Yun Xi... the Appraisal Chief God has already determined her connection with the Purple Abyss Divine Realm.

"You only need to allow me to take the compatible divine artifacts I obtained from the Divine Object Abyss Gate."

Why do you say that?

"You may not know this, but the divine objects and spiritual objects among the Purple Abyss artifacts can only be fully unleashed by people from the Purple Abyss Divine Realm. Even if other outsiders obtain the recognition of a divine object as their master, they cannot take it out of the Purple Abyss Divine Realm."

As the next successor recognized by the Purple Abyss Divine Realm, I can take the divine object that has recognized me as its master out of the Purple Abyss Divine Realm at your request. The time limit for taking the divine object out of the Purple Abyss Divine Realm is also determined by you.

For this divine artifact, I can sign a contract with you. As long as you allow me to take it, I can swear in the contract that I will never do anything that is contrary to your and Purple Abyss Divine Realm's principles.

At the same time, I can guarantee to provide all the information I know, including the secrets behind this Destiny Vortex. Even if you want to authenticate any information in the future, I promise to help you."

Yun Xi became interested upon hearing this.

After all, the title of the Appraisal Chief God is not fake, and the information he can identify is definitely a great help to her.

She was particularly curious about why the other party had attracted so many deities into the Divine Object Abyss Gate.

However...

"I can sign a contract with you, but you must first let me know which divine object you want to obtain."

If it turns out to be an extremely precious divine object, then this deal would not be worthwhile. It is possible to sign a contract, but we must know the value that both parties can offer.

Upon hearing Yun Xi's words, the Appraisal Chief God hesitated for a moment, but quickly made up his mind and said, "Your Highness Yun Xi, since you want to know, then I will tell you. The divine artifact I obtained is the 'Shield of Spiritual Light,' ranked seventy-eighth. It can form a powerful defensive barrier at critical moments, protecting its holder from fatal attacks."

Yun Xi narrowed her eyes slightly, pondering the value of this divine object.

The "Shield of Spiritual Light" is definitely not as simple as the Appraisal Chief God said, otherwise he wouldn't have gone to so much trouble. It must be an extremely special defensive artifact.

However, although it is a decent defensive artifact, it is not considered top-tier or rare among the many artifacts in the Purple Abyss Divine Realm.