"No, itâs not that, I just... Iâm just afraid Iâm not good enough, that Iâll hold him back and not be worthy of his affection... I just..."
Tears gradually welled up in Luoningâs eyes, fear enveloping her.
Buzz~
But in the next moment, Luoning felt a warm embrace, a strong sense of reassurance swept over her.
Baiyiâs voice was not loud, but it swept away her panic: "Alright Luoning, donât think too much, you are important, I wonât abandon you regardless of what happens, you have plenty of time to think."
Baiyi looked at the scene in the deep sea, now that the Sea Race has returned, powerful individuals from various races began to gather, causing the schools of fish in the sea to increase once again.
His mind was also somewhat distracted, releasing Luoning, he calmly said in the deep sea: "You are more important than you think, both to me and to the Federation."
Baiyi turned around, holding Luoningâs hand, this time not just by the wrist.
The space around him constantly flickered with fluctuations, taking her through the ocean: "Lady Aishaâs divination, is it already no match for yours?"
"Master is still very powerful, I still have a lot to learn from her." Luoning replied with a slightly muffled voice, her head lowered.
Baiyi did not refute Luoningâs answer, he said warmly: "Think about it, Ancient Gods, Evil Gods, Netherworld, Hell, Abyss, all these divine-level influences are eyeing us covetously, and you are already a divination master as strong as your master, and in the future youâll be even stronger."
"The Federation cannot do without you. Think about how many times youâve saved Dongwu City?"
"The scarlet we saw when we met, Black Night Roseâs plot, the repeated assaults by Ancient Godâs Favored, countless crises involving me."
"But..." Luoningâs heart melted a little, but in her eyes there was still self-deprecation, as Baiyi mentioned their initial encounter.
Actually, that was an unforgettable scene in her heart. At that time, the only person she trusted, her mother, died, she had lost everything, while Baiyi was the rising star in Dongwu City, draped in numerous honors.
Later, Baiyiâs halo grew heavier, stifling other geniuses.
In Luoningâs eyes, his brilliance became more dazzling, even though she was also growing, she felt she was merely a star in the night sky, and a star cannot accompany the sun.
She was constantly worried that when her usefulness diminished, she would be abandoned by the first ray of light after her motherâs death.
"There is no âbutâ, Luoning." Baiyi said seriously: "You are more important than you think, to anyone."
"There will be no abandonment, nor dislike. Aileen can venture into All Heavens, to seek her own growth, while you cannot, you must stay by my side."
"With you here, I can be at ease."
Buzz~
The anxiety and unease in Luoningâs eyes dissipated with Baiyiâs voice, her mind buzzing, engulfed by a huge sense of happiness.
"Can I really?"
"Of course." Baiyi said softly: "You will only become more important. I could modify your memory to make you confident, or change your personality to eliminate these problems, but I didnât. I always believe that becoming powerful requires a sense of self."
"When you find what you truly want, I believe your brilliance will overshadow the entire Federation, becoming the most powerful divination master in history."
Baiyi let out a long breath: "Okay, you can think about these things slowly, we have a lot of time, now what you need to do is to obtain this inheritance."
The timidity in Luoningâs eyes faded a bit, she gently squeezed Baiyiâs hand back, lifting her head slightly.
In front of her was a chaotic Coral Forest, with some octopuses hiding in the crevices, lurking and watching the outside world.
They would change their colors to blend with the coral, avoiding predators while waiting for their prey.
Luoningâs eyes brightened, this piece of Coral Forest, which seemed unremarkable to others, revealed a great door in her eyes.
"Brother, I saw it."
Prepared to check the space, Baiyi silently withdrew his hand: "Seen what?"
"A great door, so big." Luoning hesitated: "Moreover... it seems to be calling me to enter."
"Can you foresee the outcome this time?" Baiyiâs eyes were covered with spiritual power, but still, he could see nothing.
"No, here my premonition is blocked, I just know I need to go into the sea, the rest I donât know." Luoning shook her head, no longer showing her previous disappointment, her mood gradually improved with Baiyiâs words.
"Let me take you in, brother." Luoning pulled Baiyi forward.
Baiyi did not resist, the moment Luoning touched the door, a phantom of a portal also appeared in his eyes.
It... rejected him.
But then, under Luoningâs powerful destiny interference, this rejection disappeared even before it reached Baiyiâs perception.
Before their eyes, light and shadow shifted.
The next moment, the surroundings transformed from the seabed into a palace.
Everywhere around were mermaid murals, seeming to tell a story.
However, Luoning didnât pay attention to the story, she always felt something was calling her, leading Baiyi to quickly traverse through the Land of Inheritance.
Buzz~
As they reached beside the throne of the palace, high steps blocked their path.
Nine steps, each thirty-three centimeters high, neither too far nor too near, yet carried strong destiny fluctuations.
Clearly telling the entrants, this is the trial they must face.