The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 440 Three Trials
"The World Tree?" David's heart skipped a beat. He had heard the legend of the World Tree, a magical tree that connected all worlds and was said to possess endless wisdom and power.

“Yes, the World Tree,” Liliana continued. “It is one of the oldest and most powerful beings in the universe, with roots that spread across various worlds. The Mother Tree of Life is a projection of it onto our world. Through the Mother Tree’s roots, we can sense the World Tree’s power and wisdom, and even have the opportunity to establish a connection with it.”

Upon hearing this, David was filled with shock and awe.

He never imagined that the Mother Tree of Life had such a profound connection with the World Tree.

“Liliana, can we establish a connection with the World Tree through the Mother Tree?” David asked.

Liliana was silent for a moment, then said, "Theoretically speaking, it is possible. However, establishing a connection with the World Tree is not an easy task. It requires extremely high wisdom and unwavering faith, and it also requires going through a series of tests and trials."

David nodded; he understood what Liliana meant.

But he also knew that once he had taken this step, there was no turning back.

Guided by Liliana, David stood before the enormous root system of the Mother Tree of Life.

These intricate root systems, like mysterious passages leading to an unknown world, emit a faint glow, seemingly beckoning him.

"David, are you ready?"

Liliana's voice was gentle yet firm. She stood beside David, her hands lightly resting on his shoulders.

David took a deep breath and nodded.

He closed his eyes, allowing his soul to connect more deeply with the Mother Tree of Life.

He could feel the warm and powerful life energy of the mother tree flowing through his body, as if it were infusing him with endless strength and courage.

"Concentrate and follow my instructions."

"Liliana said softly. She began to chant an ancient and mysterious incantation, her voice melodious and profound, as if it could transcend the boundaries of time and space.

As Liliana chanted her incantation, the roots of the Mother Tree of Life began to glow, the light growing brighter and brighter until it finally formed a dazzling gate of light.

This portal of light seemed to connect to another world, exuding an aura that captivated the soul.

“David, this is the passage to the World Tree projection,” Liliana said. “But remember, the world inside is full of unknowns and dangers. You must remain vigilant and use your wisdom and courage to face all challenges.”

David nodded, staring at the portal of light, and took a step towards it.

The moment he stepped through the portal, he felt a powerful force envelop him, and his consciousness began to blur.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely new world.

This world is completely different from the wizarding world; it is filled with a strange and mysterious atmosphere.

Colorful clouds float in the sky, plants of various shapes and sizes grow on the ground, and the air is filled with rich life energy.

"This is the projection world of the World Tree."

Liliana's voice rang in his ear, "Be careful, this place is full of unknowns and dangers."

David looked around and found that the world was full of all sorts of strange creatures and sights.

Some of the creatures are grotesque and terrifying, like demons from hell;
Some creatures are gentle and lovely, like celestial spirits.

The sights were breathtaking, some resembling a dazzling starry sky, others like a deep cosmic black hole.

David took a deep breath and felt the world filled with powerful life energy.

These energies resonated with the pseudo-divine body within him, giving him an unprecedented sense of fulfillment and power.

“Liliana, how can we establish contact with the World Tree?” David asked.

Liliana gazed into the distance, where a colossal tree stood against the sky, its branches so thick they seemed to block out the sun.

That is the projection of the World Tree, the origin and destination of all life.

"We must travel to the location of the World Tree's projection."

Liliana said, "There, we will be tested by the World Tree. Only by passing the test can we establish a connection with the World Tree."

David nodded; he understood that this was a challenging path.

But he also knew that only by bravely facing challenges could he achieve his goals.

Just as David stepped into the passage leading to the World Tree projection, a sudden spatial turbulence struck, as if to sweep him into the endless void.

The light inside the passage became distorted and chaotic, and the surrounding space seemed to have lost its original order.

Faced with this sudden crisis, David quickly calmed down, knowing that at this critical moment, any panic could lead to failure.

He focused his mind and drew upon the power of the newly acquired Fruit of Life within his body. This newfound power surged within him, perfectly merging with his original pseudo-divine body, granting him unprecedented control.

David took a deep breath, quickly formed hand seals, and began chanting incantations of natural magic.

As the incantation was recited, the air around him began to tremble, as if responding to his call.

A gentle yet powerful force of nature surged from his body, transforming into streaks of green light that rapidly coiled around the distorted spatial passage.

These green lights act like lifelines, stabilizing the collapsing spatial passages and gradually calming the spatial turbulence.

David could sense that as his mastery of nature magic became more and more refined, the raging torrents began to docile and were eventually completely restrained, and the passage returned to its original stability and order.

Liliana witnessed all of this, her eyes sparkling with surprise and admiration.

She hadn't expected David to be able to use the new forces so skillfully to deal with the crisis in such a short time.

This not only demonstrates his talent for natural magic, but also reflects his calmness and decisiveness in the face of difficulties.

With the spatial passage stabilizing, David and Liliana continued their journey, heading towards the projection of the World Tree.

After traversing the unknown and dangerous spatial passage, David and Liliana finally arrived at the end of the passage.

This is a tranquil and solemn space, filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

Before them stood a massive, ancient stone tablet, inscribed with the three trials of the World Tree Pact. The characters were ancient and profound, as if they contained boundless power and wisdom.

The surface of the stone tablet is covered with the marks of time, and each crack seems to tell a story of the past.

In the center of the stone tablet are lines of ancient characters, which shimmer with a faint light, seemingly telling the story of the three trials of the World Tree Pact.

David and Liliana gazed at the stone tablet, a sense of awe welling up within them.

They knew that these three trials would be the key to their journey to the World Tree projection and the transformation into divine beings. The text on the stone tablet flowed slowly, finally settling on a detailed description of the three trials:
I. Natural Resonance

"Natural resonance is the initial trial for establishing a connection with the World Tree," the text explained. "The trial participant must delve into the heart of nature, feel the pulse of natural power, and resonate with it. Only by truly comprehending the Way of Nature can one gain the recognition of natural power and lay the foundation for subsequent trials."

II. Sacrifice of Life

"Life sacrifice is a test of the trial participant's determination and courage to the World Tree," the text continued. "The trial participant must offer a portion of their life force as a medium to communicate with the World Tree. This process will be accompanied by immense pain and sacrifice, and only those with unwavering faith can complete it."

III. Spacetime Rewind

"Time travel is the ultimate test for those who are undergoing trials, for them to confront their past and future." The text concludes, "Those undergoing trials will be sent into a vortex of time and space to face key moments in their lives and potential future challenges. Only by maintaining their true selves amidst the baptism of time and space, by not being trapped by the past or confused by the future, can they truly comprehend the true meaning of life."

David and Liliana fell into deep thought as they looked at the inscription on the stone tablet.

They knew that these three trials would test not only their strength and wisdom, but also their will and faith.

“David, are you ready?” Liliana asked softly.

David took a deep breath and nodded firmly.

This is a challenging road, but he is prepared to face all possible difficulties and dangers.

"Liliana, let's face this together."

David said, "No matter what awaits us, nothing can stop us as long as we work together."

Liliana smiled and nodded. She sensed David's determination and courage, and felt confident in herself as well.

She knew that the two of them would face these three trials together and reach the other side of success together.

As they made their decision, the inscription on the stone tablet began to flow again, eventually transforming into a beam of light that guided them to the trial grounds of natural resonance.

Guided by the light, David and Liliana arrived in a vast forest.

The trees here are towering into the clouds, with lush foliage, creating a verdant world.

The air is filled with a rich life energy, giving people a sense of tranquility and harmony.

“This is the trial ground for the resonance of nature,” Liliana said. “We need to delve into the heart of the forest and feel the pulse of nature’s power.”

David nodded, gazing at the forest, a strange sense of closeness welling up within him.

He could almost hear the trees breathing and feel the pulse of the earth.

This is the call of the forces of nature, and also the opportunity for him to establish a connection with nature.

They began to venture deeper into the forest, encountering all sorts of strange creatures and sights along the way.

Some creatures have ferocious and terrifying appearances, but their eyes gleam with the light of wisdom; other scenes are like fairyland, making people linger and forget to leave.

But David and Liliana remained vigilant, knowing that this was only part of the trial and that the real challenges lay ahead.

After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the heart of the forest.

This is an open space with a huge ancient tree standing in the center.

This ancient tree has lush foliage and a thick trunk, as if it contains endless life force.

A mysterious and powerful aura permeates the area around the ancient tree, inspiring awe in all who behold it.

“This is where the heart of nature is located,” Liliana said. “We need to connect with this ancient tree and feel the pulse of nature’s power.”

David gazed at the ancient tree, feeling the life force within it resonating with the pseudo-god body within him.

He took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the ancient tree.

As he approached the ancient tree, a warm and powerful force enveloped him, giving him an unprecedented sense of comfort and tranquility.

He began to close his eyes, concentrate, and try to establish a deeper connection with the ancient tree.

He could feel the life force of the ancient tree flowing through his body, as if it had become one with him.

He could almost hear the ancient tree breathing, feel its heartbeat. In that moment, he felt as if he had become a part of nature, resonating with its power.

As time went on, David's connection with the ancient tree grew stronger.

He could feel the pulse of nature's power, as if he could command this power to his own advantage.

As David's connection with the ancient tree deepened, the surrounding natural environment began to change.

The once peaceful and serene heart of the forest suddenly became violent and restless.

Dark clouds filled the sky, thunder roared, and a huge storm eagle swooped down from the clouds, its sharp eyes locked on David. With each flap of its wings, it stirred up gusts of wind, as if it wanted to destroy everything.

At the same time, the ground began to tremble, and a huge leyline tortoise slowly crawled out from underground. Its thick shell was covered with ancient runes and emitted a mysterious light.

The rock tortoise's eyes, like deep caverns, stared at David, emitting a low growl that seemed to warn him not to trespass on nature's territory.

"David, watch out!"

Liliana reminded them, "This is a rampage of nature spirits. They sense your presence and are trying to drive you away."

David knew he was in a dangerous situation, but he did not back down.

He understood that only by establishing a spiritual connection with the spirits of nature and quelling this catastrophe could he pass the trial of natural resonance.

He took a deep breath, focused his mind, and tried to establish contact with the Storm Eagle and the Earth Vein Turtle.

However, the power of these natural spirits was too great, and their will assaulted David's mind like a storm.

David felt his body begin to overload, his skin gradually cracked, blood seeped out, and he was in unbearable pain.

"David, if this continues, you will be devoured by the power of the spirits of nature!"

"You must find another way!" Liliana cried out anxiously.

David gritted his teeth, trying to stay awake.

He recalled Liliana's earlier words: "Abandon human perception and merge with the natural frequency."

He realized that he had been trying to understand nature using human thinking, which was why he was unable to establish a deep connection with the spirit of nature.

(End of this chapter)