The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 433 Devouring
This is an extremely dangerous mission, because those places often hide the most terrifying creatures and traps, and the slightest carelessness could cost you your life.

However, David was not intimidated by this.

As David ventured deeper into the darkness, he encountered countless dangers and predicaments.

But with his indomitable will and excellent combat skills, he turned danger into safety time and time again.

At the same time, he also met many like-minded partners and allies, and they worked together towards the same goal.

After a long period of exploration and battle, David finally found the core of the Dark God's consciousness fragment—a mysterious area known as the "Heart of Darkness".

This place contains the most powerful force and will of the God of Darkness, and is also the most coveted target of those evil forces.

From the moment David stepped into the Heart of Darkness, he felt unprecedented pressure and threat.

The surrounding space was filled with distorted space and violent energy, as if it wanted to devour everything.

But David did not back down. He took firm steps and headed towards the darkest area.

Deep within the Heart of Darkness, David discovered the most powerful fragment of consciousness.

It emitted a dark and eerie light, as if a living organism were pulsating within it.

David knew that this was the goal of his trip.

He began to concentrate, preparing for the final reverse absorption.

Just as David was about to begin his reverse absorption, a powerful dark force suddenly attacked, attempting to stop him.

This force comes from the evil forces lurking in the shadows, who do not want David to successfully devour the fragments of consciousness, thus thwarting their plans.

David fearlessly confronted this dark force.

He used his skills and strength to engage in fierce battles against evil forces.

This was an ultimate showdown that would determine the fate of the world, and both sides gave it their all.

In the battle, David displayed astonishing strength and wisdom.

He skillfully used the environment and traps to deal with the enemy, while constantly looking for their weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

After a hard-fought battle, David finally defeated the leader of the evil forces and successfully protected the Heart of Darkness.

With the defeat of the evil forces, David once again focused his attention on the most powerful fragment of consciousness.

He began to guide the power within his body toward it, preparing for the final reverse absorption.

This process was extremely difficult and painful.

David felt as if his soul had been torn into countless pieces, each piece fiercely clashing and merging with fragments of consciousness.

But he did not give up. With his indomitable will and desire for victory, he continued to persevere.

Finally, after countless clashes and fusions, the most powerful fragment of consciousness began to gradually dissipate, returning its last divine power to David.

He felt his soul undergo an unprecedented sublimation and purification, as if he had become one with the whole world.

With the complete dissipation of the fragments of consciousness, the power of the God of Darkness vanished from the world.

David, having successfully completed the task of reverse absorption, began to undergo a transformation in his dark clone.

Arya also began her trial.

She entered the remains of the God of Darkness and engaged in a direct struggle with the God of Darkness's will in order to strip away the divine imprint.

Arya stood before the massive entrance to the divine remains, her heart filled with both trepidation and determination.

She knew that this was not only a test of her strength, but also an exploration of the depths of her soul.

Taking a deep breath, she took a brave step and entered that dark and mysterious space.

The labyrinth of the divine remains: The interior of the divine remains is an intricate labyrinth, filled with the unknown and dangers.

Arya must proceed with caution, for the place is not only riddled with traps and mechanisms, but also harbors fragments of the will left behind by the God of Darkness.

These fragments, like wandering spirits, drifted through the labyrinth, attempting to disturb her mind and lead her astray.

Arya gripped her lightsaber tightly; it was her only weapon and her only support.

With her keen intuition and extraordinary courage, she navigated the labyrinth, repeatedly avoiding traps and defeating creatures controlled by the dark will.

However, as she ventured deeper into the core of the labyrinth, the power of the dark will grew stronger and stronger.

Finally, Arya arrived at the heart of the labyrinth—a mysterious space radiating a dim light.

Here, she saw the will of the God of Darkness, a vast and twisted being filled with an aura of evil and despair.

Arya knew that this was her ultimate goal for this trip.

"Insignificant human, how dare you trespass into my domain!" The will of the God of Darkness roared deafeningly, attempting to crush Arya's will with fear.

However, Arya was not intimidated.

She resolutely raised her head, gazing at the will of the God of Darkness with clear and unwavering eyes.

"I'm here to strip away your divine mark and protect this world!" she declared loudly, proclaiming her resolve.

The will of the God of Darkness sneered: "You? An insignificant human?"

Arya did not answer, but instead swung her lightsaber and attacked the will of the Dark God.

A clash of wills and strength thus began.

During this confrontation, Arya finds herself in a strange arena of soul trials.

This place is filled with all sorts of illusions and temptations, trying to shake her beliefs and resolve.

Sometimes, she sees the things she desires most;
Sometimes, she would face her most terrifying nightmares.

But no matter what situation she faced, Arya always maintained a clear mind and a firm will.

She understood that these illusions were tricks by the will of the God of Darkness, trying to make her lose herself.

Therefore, she constantly reminds herself to stay vigilant and use the light within to illuminate her path forward.

In this process, Arya's soul underwent unprecedented trials and tribulations, and was elevated to a higher level.

She learned to understand herself more deeply and to uphold her beliefs more firmly.

After countless battles and trials, Arya finally found a way to remove the divine mark of the God of Darkness.

However, this method came at a great cost—the sacrifice of some of her memories. These memories were her most precious treasures, recording her growth and experiences, love and hate, joy and sorrow.

But Arya knew that she had to make this sacrifice in order to protect the world.

At the moment the divine mark was removed, Arya felt unprecedented pain and loss.

It was as if countless fragments were flying and dissipating in her mind.

Those once familiar faces and those unforgettable experiences have gradually become blurred.

However, when she opened her eyes again, she saw a clearer and more realistic world.

She knew that she had successfully removed the divine mark of the God of Darkness, bringing a glimmer of hope and light to the world.

As the divine imprint was stripped away, a new power surged within Arya.

This power is pure and strong, filled with the aura of justice and light.

She felt that her soul and body had been elevated and purified like never before.

She knew she was no longer just a simple female warrior, but a guardian who had mastered greater power and wisdom.

Arya used this newfound power to continue exploring the interior of the divine remains.

She discovered many hidden secrets and treasures, including some ancient magic and knowledge.

These will all become her valuable assets in protecting the world in the future.

At the same time, she also realized that the responsibilities she bore were even greater.

She not only wants to protect the world from the invasion of dark forces, but also to guide people towards a better future.

In a hidden corner of the dark world, the Knights are plotting an unprecedented operation.

They have mastered an ancient and mysterious technology—space folding—which allows them to traverse vast distances instantly, achieving near-teleportation-like movement.

The leader of the Knights, a sharp-eyed warrior clad in silver armor, decides to use this technology to launch a surprise attack on the Temple of the Council of Eternal Night, aiming to destroy the core power of this dark world in one fell swoop.

To ensure the smooth execution of the operation, the Knights made meticulous plans and preparations.

They chose a dark and windy night as the time to carry out their operation, and at the same time sent out an elite scout team to infiltrate the area around the temple in advance to scout the terrain and the guard situation.

Once everything was ready, the Knights activated the spatial folding device.

A dazzling light flashed, and the entire knight order seemed to be swallowed up by an invisible force, instantly disappearing from the spot.

When they reappeared, they were already at the temple gates.

The temple guards were shocked by the sudden attack. They hastily prepared for battle, but were clearly no match for the elite knights' offensive.

The knights, wielding swords and shields, stormed into the temple with overwhelming force, engaging in a fierce battle with the guards of the Eternal Night Council.

However, the Council of Eternal Night is no ordinary force.

They quickly mobilized more troops to provide support and activated the temple's defense mechanisms in an attempt to trap the knights inside.

Faced with an increasingly dire situation, the Knights had no choice but to seek external assistance.

Upon learning of the Knights' actions, the Star-Eyed Clan reacted swiftly. Knowing the crucial importance of this battle to the future of the Dark World, they decided to dispatch an elite force to support the Knights.

Clad in gleaming armor and wielding mystical staffs and lightsabers, the Star-Eyed warriors traversed the obstacles of the dark world with astonishing speed, arriving near the temple. After joining forces with the Knights, they immediately engaged in fierce combat. The Star-Eyed warriors were not only powerful fighters but also possessed rich combat experience and wisdom.

They worked seamlessly with the Knights of the Night to repel the Eternal Night Council's attack. Simultaneously, they used their magical abilities to disrupt and damage the temple's defenses, creating favorable conditions for the Knights' surprise attack.

However, the Eternal Night Council did not give up easily. They continued to mobilize their forces, attempting to wipe out the Star-Eyed Clan and the Knights in one fell swoop.

Faced with an increasingly powerful enemy, the leader of the Star-Eyed Clan made a difficult decision: to leave a portion of the warriors behind to cover the retreat and buy time for the Knights to evacuate.

These brave Star-Eyed warriors did not hesitate at all; they stood firmly on the battlefield, using their lives and blood to build an unbreakable defensive line for the Knights.

Under their cover, the Knights successfully broke through the Night Council's defenses and retreated towards the designated evacuation point.

During the Knights' retreat, they encountered the Night Council's most powerful pursuers—an elite force composed of dark mages and elite warriors.

This force is not only powerful in combat, but also possesses a variety of strange magic and traps, plunging the Knights into an unprecedented crisis.

Just then, David suddenly remembered a mysterious posture he had seen in ancient texts—"Eternal Star Ring".

This posture is said to be able to temporarily freeze time and space on the battlefield, causing everything to fall into a state of stillness.

Although David had never tried this pose before, he decided to take the risk in this critical moment.

David took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and began to concentrate his mind and strength.

He could almost feel a powerful force surging within him, a force that was merging with his will and gradually coalescing into a dazzling halo.

As the halo reached its limit, David suddenly opened his eyes and shouted, "Eternal Ring!"

Suddenly, a burst of light erupted from his body, forming a huge halo that enveloped him and the surrounding knights.

Wherever the halo reached, time and space on the battlefield seemed to freeze.

The dark mages' spells abruptly stopped, and the elite warriors' movements became incredibly stiff.

Everything came to a standstill, with only David and the Knights able to move freely.

David seized this rare opportunity and quickly directed the Knights to advance toward the evacuation point.

They traversed the frozen battlefield, evaded the Night Council's pursuers and traps, and finally successfully evacuated the danger zone.

As the halo gradually dissipated and the battlefield resumed its flow, the pursuers from the Eternal Night Council discovered that the Knights had vanished without a trace.

They roared angrily and searched everywhere for any trace of the Knights, but it was all in vain.

The joint operation between the Knights and the Star-Eyed Clan was a great success.

They not only successfully raided the temple of the Council of Night, dealing a heavy blow to the enemy, but also demonstrated the power of unity and courage, setting an example for the creatures of the dark world.

Both the Knights and the Star-Eyed Clan suffered heavy losses in this battle.

Those Star-Eyed warriors who stayed behind to cover the retreat defended the cause of justice and light with their lives;
The knights also demonstrated fearless courage and unwavering faith in the battle.

However, these sacrifices were not in vain. Their existence gave hope and light to the creatures of the dark world, and inspired their fighting spirit and courage.

More and more people are joining the fight against the Council of Night, striving together for the future of the dark world.

(End of this chapter)