The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 438 Journey to the Secret Realm of Life
“Tonight has been a truly unforgettable night,” Lia said softly.

“Yes, thank you for preparing all of this for me,” David replied.

“You’re welcome. It’s what we should do for you,” Leah said with a smile. “Besides, I’m enjoying this evening too.”

The two smiled at each other, then walked hand in hand out of the castle hall. The night sky was dotted with stars, as if marking a perfect end to this grand ball.

Back in his room, David lay on his bed, reflecting on every moment of the night.

He felt that his soul had been nourished and elevated like never before.

He knew that this ball was not just a celebration, but also a spiritual cleansing and rebirth.

He looked forward to creating more wonderful memories and legends with the witches in the future.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the castle, Lydia lay quietly in bed, reminiscing about the moment she danced with David that evening.

Her heart was filled with sweetness and happiness; she knew she had fallen deeply in love with this man.

She looks forward to facing future challenges and adventures with David and writing their own legend in the wizarding world together.

As night deepened, the entire wizard castle gradually fell into slumber.

But on this slumbering land, new hopes and dreams are being nurtured.

The ball continued the next day, and during a break, the witches gathered around David, discussing their plans for the transformation of his divine body.

Lia proposed using magical ores unique to the Chaos Realm to purify bloodlines.

Amy suggested simulating the reverse flow of entropy in life energy by fusing elemental magic.

Lena plans to use life magic to strengthen David's body so that it can withstand the tempering of the laws.

The other witches were responsible for organizing the knowledge in the ancient books, providing theoretical support for the entire plan.

“We must be careful and not make a single mistake,” David said seriously, knowing that this would be an unprecedented challenge.

The witches nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with determination and courage.

In the days that followed, they worked alongside David on intensive research and preparation.

The magical ores from the Chaos Realm were carefully refined, and elemental magic and life magic intertwined and fused within David, while the knowledge from ancient texts was verified and put into practice one by one.

Amidst the intense preparations, David plans to travel to a hidden realm of life.

That place must be the key to achieving the transformation of the divine body.

After consulting with the witches, they all agreed that David should go to the Realm of Life to seek out its master, Liliana.

The first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone upon the wizard's castle.

David stood on the castle terrace, gazing at the distant area shrouded in mysterious mist.

David took a deep breath and took his first step into the secret realm.

As he ventured deeper, the surrounding scenery began to change.

The strange plants gradually grew tall and lush, and the life force in the air became increasingly strong.

David felt as if he were in a world full of life and vitality.

After a difficult trek, David finally arrived at the core area of ​​the Secret Realm of Life.

There stands an ancient palace, surrounded by the Spring of Life, whose waters are crystal clear and radiate a soft glow.

David knew that this was the residence of Liliana, the master of the Secret Realm of Life.

He walked cautiously toward the palace, feeling both nervous and excited.

As he stood at the palace gate, a gentle voice suddenly rang in his ears: "Welcome to the Realm of Life, my friend, I am Liliana."

As the voice faded, a woman dressed in a green dress and wearing a flower wreath slowly walked out of the palace.

Liliana's appearance was like the gentlest breeze in spring, carrying the power of life and the rhythm of nature.

Her green dress seemed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding vegetation, and each flower on the wreath seemed to be telling the secrets of life.

Although she and David were both sixth-ring wizards with powerful magical abilities, at this moment, Liliana's eyes revealed an indescribable awe.

“David, I have long heard of your legend,” Liliana’s voice was soft yet powerful.

She was shocked when she first heard that David had directly taken control of the Endless Sea.

She slowly lowered her head, a gesture not out of humility, but out of respect for the courage and wisdom David had shown.

In Liliana's eyes, David was not only a powerful wizard, but also a pioneer who led the change of the times.

“I, Liliana, the master of the Secret Realm of Life, am willing to be your assistant on the path to achieving divine transformation.”

She continued, her voice filled with determination, "The Secret Realm of Life contains boundless life energy and the laws of nature. I believe that here, you can find the key to achieving your goals."

David looked at Liliana, a warm feeling welling up inside him.

He understood that this awe and respect were not without reason, but stemmed from his own efforts and pursuits with the witches.

“Liliana, your generous help means a lot to me.”

"I will cherish every moment here, strive to explore the mysteries of life, and work hard to achieve the transformation of my divine body."

The two exchanged a smile, and a tacit understanding and trust quietly developed between them.

Under Liliana's guidance, David begins to delve into the secrets of life, searching for the magical power that can help him achieve a divine transformation.

With Liliana's light steps, David stepped into the deepest, most secluded, and untouched area of ​​the Secret Realm of Life.

Every inch of this land exudes an ancient and mysterious aura, as if time has stood still here, and the rhythm of growth of all things is completely different from that of the outside world.

They traversed fields of flowers shimmering with strange light. The flowers were of various shapes and sizes, some like the brightest stars in the night sky, and others like luminous creatures swimming in the deep sea.

The petals swayed gently, as if whispering ancient tales of life's secrets. A refreshing fragrance filled the air, the purest scent of life, bringing David an unprecedented sense of peace and strength.

“David, this is the most mysterious place in our Secret Realm of Life—the ‘Forest of Souls’.”

Liliana explained softly, her eyes sparkling with deep affection and reverence for this land, “It is said that in this forest, every tree and every leaf carries a story of life. They have witnessed the birth and death of countless lives and guard the deepest secrets of this secret realm of life.”

As they ventured deeper into the forest, the surrounding scenery began to become even more bizarre.

The trees soared into the clouds, their trunks entwined with unknown vines, which were covered with colorful flowers, resembling the most magnificent tapestry in nature.

Occasionally, one or two small creatures with transparent wings and a faint glow would flit across the treetops, leaving behind a string of silvery laughter, adding a touch of life to this quiet forest.

“Liliana, the life energy here seems to be more concentrated than in other places,” David exclaimed, sensing the fluctuations in his own magical power.

“Yes, David.” Liliana nodded. “The Forest of Souls is the core of the Secret Realm of Life, where the purest life energy in nature converges. It is said that in the deepest part of this forest lies the key to achieving divine transformation—the ‘Source of Life’.”

"The source of life?" David's heart skipped a beat. He knew that this was very likely the answer he had been searching for.

They continued on their journey, each step filled with unknowns and challenges.

The paths in the forest are winding and meandering, like a maze deliberately set up by nature, testing the will and wisdom of every person who steps into them.

When they arrived at the entrance to the secret realm, the sight before them made them stop in their tracks.

The once calm and still entrance is now filled with dazzling life runes, which slowly rotate in the air, radiating a gentle yet powerful life force.

These life runes are not physical entities, but rather manifestations of the purest life energy within the secret realm. They seem to possess their own life, coexisting harmoniously with their surroundings in an indescribable way.

David stared at the runes, a strange sense of familiarity welling up inside him.

He suddenly realized that there was some strange connection between these runes and the pseudo-god body he had previously obtained.

“Liliana, look at these runes,” David said, pointing to the runes floating in the air. “They seem to resonate with my pseudo-god body.”

Upon hearing this, Liliana also began to carefully examine the runes.

She closed her eyes and focused on feeling the life energy around her. After a moment, she slowly opened her eyes, which sparkled with surprise.

“David, you’re right,” Liliana said. “These life runes do resonate with your pseudo-god body. This is probably because your pseudo-god body itself is constructed from the life energy of the Life Realm, and therefore has a natural affinity with the runes here.”

Upon hearing this, David's heart stirred. He realized that this might be a rare opportunity for him to gain a deeper understanding and mastery of the power of the pseudo-god body, and perhaps even find a way to further enhance his strength through these runes.

“Liliana, do you think these runes can help me better control my pseudo-god body, or even achieve further enhancement?” David asked.

Liliana pondered for a moment, then said, "Theoretically speaking, it's entirely possible. Life runes contain the purest life energy and wisdom from the realm. If you can establish a deeper connection with them, you might really be able to unlock more potential of the pseudo-god body."

David was filled with anticipation after hearing this.

He decided to try to connect with these life runes to see if he could gain new insights and power from them.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly stretched out his hands toward the runes floating in the air.

When his fingers touched the runes, a warm and powerful force instantly surged into his body.

This power resonated strongly with the pseudo-god body within him, as if a bridge had been built between them, allowing David to perceive the existence and power of the pseudo-god body more clearly.

As David's connection with the runes deepened, he felt his control over the pseudo-god body also increasing.

He could sense every detail inside the pseudo-god body, and even fine-tune its structure and function to adapt to different combat and exploration needs.

To David's even greater surprise, as he interacted with the runes, profound insights into the mysteries of life and the essence of life gradually emerged in his mind.

These insights gave him a more comprehensive and profound understanding of life, and also made him more convinced that he had embarked on the right path.

When David finally opened his eyes, his gaze shone with an unprecedented firmness and confidence.

He knew that this interaction with the life runes not only gave him a deeper control over the pseudo-god body, but also a more profound understanding of life and the universe.

On their way to the Secret Realm of Life, David and Liliana unexpectedly encountered a giant guardian beast—the Emerald Vine Python.

This colossal beast is tens of meters long and covered in emerald green scales that shimmer brilliantly in the sunlight.

Its eyes, like two dazzling gems, shone with wisdom and majesty.

The Emerald Vine Python is one of the guardians of the Secret Realm of Life. It possesses powerful nature magic and can manipulate the surrounding plants and elements to form powerful attacks and defenses.

Faced with this sudden threat, David and Liliana quickly adjusted their mindset and prepared to fight.

“David, be careful of its nature magic,” Liliana warned. “We need to find its weakness to have a chance of defeating it.”

David nodded. He was well aware of the power of nature magic, but he was also full of confidence in his and Liliana's abilities.

He took a deep breath, mobilized the power of his pseudo-divine body, and prepared to face the battle.

The Emerald Vine Python seemed to sense the two's hostility. It let out a deafening roar and then suddenly swung its massive body to attack them.

As if responding to its call, the surrounding plants twisted and deformed, forming sharp vines that swept towards David and Liliana.

Faced with this overwhelming attack, David was not afraid at all.

He quickly gathered the power of his pseudo-divine body, forming a sturdy shield that blocked the vines one by one. At the same time, he began to observe the Emerald Vine Python's attack patterns, trying to find its weakness.

Liliana, meanwhile, was casting a bloodline spell. Mysterious runes appeared around her body, shimmering with different lights and releasing powerful energy fluctuations.

She gave a soft shout, pushed her hands forward, and a blood-red beam of light shot towards the Emerald Vine Python.

This beam of light contained the powerful energy of Liliana's bloodline; it pierced through the Emerald Serpent's scales and struck its body directly.

The Emerald Vine Python let out a painful roar, and its attack immediately slowed down.

Seeing this, David seized the rare opportunity and quickly launched a counterattack.

He gathered all his strength and launched a fierce attack on the Emerald Vine Python.

The power of the pseudo-divine body reached its peak at this moment, forming a dazzling light that collided with the natural magic of the Emerald Vine Python.

(End of this chapter)