Without needing anyone to look in that direction, a vast and majestic aura began to emanate from the depths of a high peak.
The trembling Divine Power made the captain at the head contract his pupils.
"Divine Artifact..."
Actually, as exalted as the Saintly Position, a significant reason for taking such risks was the hope of acquiring a Divine Artifact!
If a Divine Artifact appears in a broken world or Broken Divine Country, it's mostly ownerless or its previous owner has perished. It can aid in advancing on the Divine Road faster and without being under anyone's control, making it a choice for many Saints eager to progress further!
Occasionally, such fortunate individuals appear and become legends sung by the Endless Sea.
If it were anything else, it might not make the captain hesitate, but a Divine Artifact...
"Let's go! This place is not right!"
Finally, he suppressed the greed in his heart; the situation was too coincidental...
