The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 455 The God-killing War
“David…I…I saw more…” Leah said with difficulty.

David was taken aback by what he heard. He looked at Leah with concern and asked, "What did you see?"

Lia took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

Then she slowly said, "I saw the truth about this mirror space... It's actually a testing ground... used to test the will and courage of the Star-Eyed warriors... and we... are just outsiders who were accidentally caught up in it..."

David was startled upon hearing this. He hadn't expected that this mirror space would have such a special background and significance.

However, he also understood that now was not the time to dwell on this issue. The more important thing was to find a way out of this space.

“Lia, can you see the way out of here?” David asked anxiously.

Lia closed her eyes and tried again to sense the power fluctuations in this space.

After a while, she slowly opened her eyes and said, "I see... in that direction... there's a portal... we can use it to leave here..."

David was overjoyed upon hearing this, and he immediately grabbed Leah and ran in that direction.

After much effort, they finally found the portal. The portal emitted a faint light, as if it might disappear at any moment.

"Quick! Let's go inside!" David urged.

Lia nodded, and the two stepped into the portal together.

With a flash of light, they vanished from this mirrored space...

When David and Leah opened their eyes again, they found themselves back in the Bloodborne Sanctuary.

The familiar surroundings brought them a sense of peace.

“We’re back!” David exclaimed excitedly.

Lia smiled and said, "Yes, we succeeded."

However, at that moment, a majestic voice suddenly rang in their ears: "Brave explorers, you have passed the double trial. Now, you will receive your reward."

As the voice faded, a warm and powerful force surged into David and Leah's bodies.

They felt their strength had been greatly enhanced, as if they were able to wield even greater power.

"Is this... a reward?" David asked in surprise.

Lia nodded and said, "It seems so. Our efforts have not been in vain."

The two smiled at each other and then faced the challenges of the future together.

They knew that although they had passed the double trial, the road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers.

However, they also believe that as long as they unite and work together, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve their ideals and goals.

Otas stood on the high platform of the Blood Source Temple, holding the Star-Eyed Clan's secret treasure, the "Void Prism," tightly in his hand.

The prism emitted a dark and mysterious light, enveloping the entire temple in a strange spatial distortion.

David and his team are trapped in this distorted space, unable to escape.

“Otas, you won’t get away with this!” David shouted angrily.

He tried to break free from the constraints of space, but each attempt ended in failure.

Ortas sneered and said, "David, you're too naive."

For the future of the Star-Eyed Race, I must do this. And you will become the sacrifices for activating the Symbiotic Forge.

David's heart sank upon hearing this.

He knew that the Symbiotic Furnace was a sacred device used by the Star-Eyed Clan to maintain the balance of the universe, but activating it required a huge price.

And now, Otas is actually planning to use them as sacrifices to start the furnace.

"Otas, you can't do this!" Lia shouted.

She gripped her staff tightly, trying to use magic to counteract the power of the Void Prism, but to no avail.

Otas ignored their shouts and began chanting an ancient incantation.

As the incantation was recited, the symbiotic furnace in the center of the temple began to slowly start.

A powerful force surged from the furnace, causing the entire temple to tremble.

David and Leah both knew that action had to be taken.

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with determination and resolve.

“David, we have to stop him!” Leah said.

David nodded and said, "That's right, Leah. No matter the cost, we cannot let Otas's plot succeed."

The two exchanged a smile, then rushed together toward the symbiotic furnace.

They knew it would be a tough battle, but they were also confident that they could overcome all difficulties.

However, just as they were about to reach the furnace, Otas suddenly increased the power of the spell.

A powerful energy wave shot out from the prism, blasting them away.

"Damn it!" David struggled to get up from the ground, feeling that his body had been severely injured.

Lia also struggled to her feet, her face looking somewhat pale.

She knew that if things continued like this, they would have no way to stop the symbiotic furnace from starting.

“David, we have to think of something,” Leah said urgently.

After a moment of contemplation, David said, "Lia, I remember that the activation ritual of the Symbiotic Forge requires the infusion of powerful divine energy. If we can find a way to replace this energy, perhaps we can stop the forge from activating."

Hearing this, Lia's eyes lit up and she said, "That's right, David. We can try to use our power to inject it into the furnace."

David nodded and said, "But there would be a great risk in doing this. We might lose something important."

Lia said firmly, "I am willing to pay any price to stop Ortas's plot."

David felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he looked into Lydia's determined eyes.

He knew he couldn't betray Lia's trust and hopes.

So he made up his mind and said, "Okay, Lia. Let's do this ritual together."

The two rushed toward the symbiotic furnace again and began chanting ancient incantations.

As the incantation was recited, their bodies began to emit a dazzling light.

They poured their own power into the furnace, attempting to replace the divine power that was originally needed.

However, the process did not go smoothly.

The furnace seemed to have a life of its own, constantly resisting their power.

David and Leah both felt their bodies gradually weakening, but they still did not give up.

Just then, Lia suddenly felt a powerful force backflowing from the furnace.

She had no time to dodge, and her left arm was struck directly by the force.

With a crisp "crack," her left arm instantly turned to crystal and became completely immobile.

"Leah!" David exclaimed in alarm, and he immediately rushed forward to help Leah up.

He looked at Lia's petrified left arm, his heart filled with pain and anger.

“I’m fine, David,” Leah said, forcing a smile through the pain. “Continue the ritual. We can’t give up.” David gritted his teeth and nodded. He knew he couldn’t let Leah down.

He focused his mind again, pouring more energy into the furnace.

Finally, with their combined efforts, the symbiotic furnace slowly stopped starting.

Otas was shocked to see this; he hadn't expected that David and Lia would be able to stop the furnace from starting.

He shouted angrily, "You traitors! I'll make you pay!"

However, David and Lia were no longer in the mood to pay attention to Ortas's roar.

At this moment, they were more concerned about Lia's injuries.

David carefully helped Leah up, preparing to take her away from this dangerous place.

However, just as they were about to leave, David suddenly felt a sharp pain coming from his body.

He looked down and saw that his body was beginning to change.

His skin gradually became rough, and scales began to emerge from under his skin.

His lower body began to twist and deform, eventually turning into a giant snake tail.

"David!" Leah cried out in horror. She hadn't expected the activation ceremony of the Symbiotic Furnace to bring David such terrible side effects.

David gritted his teeth and endured the pain, saying, "Lia... I'm alright... This is only temporary... Let's go..."

Lia nodded, fighting back tears, and said, "Okay... let's go..."

The two helped each other leave the Blood Source Temple.

Although they paid a heavy price to prevent the symbiotic furnace from starting, they knew it was worth it.

Because they protected the balance and peace of the universe, and also protected countless innocent lives from disasters.

However, for David, this experience left him with deep trauma.

Although his body gradually returned to normal, the memory of being half-human and half-snake was forever etched in his heart.

He knew he could never go back to the carefree person he once was.

Lia was also greatly affected by the permanent crystallization of her left arm.

Her strength was greatly diminished, and she could no longer exert her former power.

Despite this, neither of them gave up hope and pursuit of the future.

They knew that as long as they joined hands and worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve their ideals and goals.

After David and Lydia barely escaped the Bloodborne Sanctuary, they were unaware that an even fiercer battle was brewing.

Inside the temple, the light of the Void Prism gradually dimmed, but an even more ancient and powerful force was quietly awakening.

With David's help, Leah struggled forward step by step.

Her left arm became crystalline, and although the pain was unbearable, her belief in her heart became even stronger.

She knew that only by finding a way to heal herself could she continue to fight alongside David and protect the peace of the universe.

Suddenly, Lia felt an unprecedented surge of power coursing through her body.

To her surprise, she discovered that her divine body was gradually taking shape!

This strength stems from her deep-seated faith and courage, and is the culmination of countless hardships she and David have overcome together.

At the same time, the projection of the twin stars appeared on the dome of the temple, like two dazzling pearls set in the night sky.

These two stars seem to be the eyes of the universe, watching everything that is happening below.

At this moment, the dark divinity within David resonated with Lia's emerald divine body, forming a massive energy vortex.

This energy vortex keeps spinning, attracting everything around it.

Suddenly, a powerful aura emanated from the depths of the temple, causing David and Lia to feel a chill run down their spines.

They realized that something was being awakened by this force.

With a deafening roar, a massive creature burst forth from the shadows of the temple—the slumbering temple guardian beast, the "Abyssal Blood Dragon Lizard"!
This dragon lizard has deep-set eyes and sharp claws and teeth. Its body is covered with hard scales, as if it can withstand any attack.

David and Leah knew they had to join forces to fight this powerful creature.

Otherwise, if it gets out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable.

David quickly transformed into a snake and coiled around the dragon lizard's throat, attempting to restrict its movements.

Meanwhile, Lia poured the energy of the Emerald God's body into the core of the dragon lizard, attempting to dismantle its power from within.

However, the power of the Blood Dragon Lizard far exceeded their expectations.

It struggled violently, trying to break free from David's restraints.

Lia's energy infusion also suffered a strong backlash, causing her to feel dizzy.

But she did not give up and continued to continuously supply energy to the core of the dragon lizard.

After a fierce battle, David and Lia finally found the weakness of the Blood Dragon Lizard.

With their combined attack, they successfully broke through the dragon lizard's defenses, causing it to fall into a brief coma.

However, this battle is far from over.

Even in its unconscious state, the Blood Dragon Lizard still exuded a powerful aura, as if it might wake up at any moment and continue its attack.

David and Leah knew they had to take this opportunity to get rid of the creature completely.

So they joined forces again to launch an attack.

David coiled around the dragon lizard's body in snake form, while Lia condensed the energy of the Emerald God Body into a dazzling beam of light, striking directly at the dragon lizard's core.

With a deafening roar, the Blood Dragon Lizard's body finally collapsed.

Its scales scattered and flew everywhere, and its massive body slowly collapsed.

David and Leah stood on the ruins, looking at the scene before them, their hearts filled with shock and emotion.

They knew they had just accomplished an unprecedented feat—the first kill of a "god-killing" creature!

This is not only an affirmation of their strength, but also a testament to their beliefs and courage.

However, this battle also took a heavy toll on David and Leah.

Their bodies all suffered varying degrees of damage, especially Leah's left arm, which had become crystallized, putting her in a difficult situation.

But they had no time to rest and recover, because they knew that more challenges awaited them.

On the other side of the temple, Otas watched this scene with a heart full of anger and resentment.

He never expected that David and Lia would be able to defeat such a powerful creature as the Blood Dragon Lizard.

This made him realize that his plan had completely failed, and he would pay a heavy price for it.

But Ortas did not give up.

He still firmly believes that his ideas are correct, only that his methods have deviated.

(End of this chapter)