The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 458 Divine Fusion
David and Leah exchanged a glance, both seeing wariness and curiosity in each other's eyes.

They cautiously approached the ancient god's left hand, trying to ascertain its origin and purpose.

However, the moment David reached out to touch that hand, a powerful memory suddenly flooded his mind.

He seemed to see an ancient and glorious era, and the scene of the ancestors of the Star-Eyed Clan fighting side by side with the ancient gods.

The owner of that ancient god's left hand was actually the fallen form of the first Star-Eyed Clan Chief!
David was somewhat dazed by the sudden memory, as if he were in an ancient and mysterious world.

There, he saw the ancestors of the Star-Eyed Clan working together with the ancient gods to protect the peace and tranquility of the universe.

However, as time passed and the allure of power grew, some of the ancient gods began to fall, becoming a threat to the universe.

The first Star-Eyed Clan Chief sacrificed himself to stop these fallen ancient gods, sealing his power together with the left hand of an ancient god.

That left hand is the one they are seeing now.

The echoes of memory gradually faded, and David returned to reality.

He looked at the ancient god's left hand, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

He was moved by the bravery and sacrifice of the first Star-Eyed Clan Chief, but also worried about the evil power contained in this left hand.

“David, what did you see?” Leah asked with concern.

David told Leah about the memory he had just experienced.

Upon hearing this, Liya also showed a solemn expression.

"This left hand... it hides such a terrible secret. We must handle it with care."

However, just as they were about to leave, the ancient god's left hand suddenly emitted a dazzling light.

An incomplete skill—"Entropy Annihilation Grip"—flowed into David's mind.

This is a power capable of devouring all life and vitality, but the price is that the user's right hand will show irreversible signs of decay.

David felt this power, and his heart was filled with shock and conflict.

He was both excited to acquire such powerful skills and worried about the terrible price to pay.

He looked at his right hand and, sure enough, discovered a thin trail of decay spreading.

“David, you…” Leah looked at him worriedly.

David took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

"I'm fine, Lia. This skill... might come in handy in future battles."

Just then, Liliana suddenly appeared.

She saw the decay on the ancient god's left hand and David's hand, and immediately understood what had happened.

“David, how could you touch this evil hand! It will bring disaster to the Temple!”

“Liliana, we just want to know more about it,” David explained.

However, Liliana shook her head firmly.

"No, this left hand must be destroyed. The evil power it contains is too great; if it gets out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Upon hearing this, Lia hesitated.

She sensed a subtle shared energy between this left hand and the Mother Tree of Life, which made her feel both familiar and strange.

She didn't know if this meant there was still a chance to save her left hand, but she didn't want to destroy it easily either.

“Liliana, I think we can reconsider,” Lia said. “Perhaps this left hand has other uses.”

Upon hearing this, Liliana was immediately enraged.

"Lia, how could you say that! Have you forgotten the mission of our temple? We exist to protect the peace and tranquility of the universe! This left hand will only bring disaster and destruction!"

Seeing this, David quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

"Everyone, calm down. We do need to handle this left hand carefully, but we can't make any hasty decisions. We can seal it up for now and then slowly look for a solution."

Ultimately, at David's urging, everyone agreed to seal the ancient god's left hand first.

They found some special materials and made a sturdy sealing container, carefully placing their left hand inside.

They then took the container back to the temple, intending to further investigate its origin and purpose.

However, this decision did not quell the divisions within the team.

Liliana firmly believed that the left hand had to be destroyed, while Lia harbored a strange sense of expectation and sympathy for it.

This disagreement made the team atmosphere somewhat tense and gave David a real headache.

In the days that followed, David and Leah began to study the ancient god's left hand even more diligently.

They consulted numerous ancient books and documents in an attempt to find more information about it.

However, the origin and purpose of this left hand seem to be shrouded in mystery, preventing them from seeing the truth.

At the same time, the Temple also strengthened its monitoring and defense of the Abyssal Rift.

They knew that a greater threat and danger might be lurking behind this crack.

Only by making thorough preparations can we meet the challenges that may arise in the future.

During this process, David also began to try to master and use the skill "Entropy Grip".

He carefully controlled his strength to prevent the decaying marks on his right hand from spreading further.

However, the power of this skill was too great and strange, and he was never able to fully control it.

Whenever the night is quiet, David would silently look at his right hand, his heart filled with helplessness and worry.

He didn't know what fate and ending this skill would bring him, but he knew he had to face it all bravely.

Meanwhile, Lia is constantly trying to communicate more deeply with the Mother Tree of Life.

She hopes to find a way to stabilize the state of her Emerald Body and explore more mysteries about the "Resurrection of the Dead" property.

She believes that only by truly mastering this power can she better protect herself and her loved ones.

As time went by, the temple gradually returned to its former peace and tranquility.

However, beneath the calm surface, undercurrents are surging.

David and Leah knew they had to stay vigilant and prepared at all times to protect the future of the universe.

In the days to come, they will continue to explore the unknown world and challenge even more powerful enemies.

After a series of arduous battles, David and Leah finally returned to the familiar wizarding world.

However, the wounds of war did not dissipate with their return; instead, they lurked among them in a more hidden and dangerous form.

Lia, the brave and powerful female warrior, absorbed too much abyssal energy during her adventure in the Abyssal Rift, causing an unprecedented imbalance in the twin divine cores within her—the Emerald Divine Core and the Dark Divine Core.

The Emerald Divine Essence, symbolizing life and healing, is the source of Lia's power and the bond that connects her closely to nature. The Dark Divine Essence, on the other hand, contains unfathomable destructive power, a portion of the power she was forced to accept within the abyss's rift.

These two distinct forces formed a delicate balance within Lia, but now that balance has been disrupted by the energy of the abyss.

As her divine status became unbalanced, Lia's emerald divine body also began to undergo abnormal changes.

Every six hours, her body switches between Healer and Destroyer forms.

In her healer form, she is like a beacon of life, capable of healing all wounds and giving people hope and comfort.
In her Destroyer form, she transforms into a terrifying shadow, leaving desolation and destruction in her wake.

This sudden change shocked and unsettled everyone in the temple.

They didn't know when Leah would turn into that terrible destroyer, nor how to help her regain her balance.

The atmosphere in the temple became tense and oppressive, with everyone living in fear and uncertainty.

David, as Leah's beloved and comrade-in-arms, was extremely anxious.

He was well aware of Lia's inner struggles and pain, and understood the serious consequences that this imbalance of divinity might bring.

Therefore, he decided to risk entering Lia's sea of ​​consciousness to find a solution.

The sea of ​​consciousness is a mysterious and dangerous place, carrying a person's thoughts, emotions, and memories.

Here, David saw the fear, struggle, and hope deep within Lydia's heart.

He witnessed the fierce conflict between the Emerald Godhood and the Dark Godhood, and he also saw the enormous effort that Lia made to maintain the balance.

However, just as David was preparing to explore further, he suddenly discovered a shocking secret—Arya's remnant soul was being devoured by the Dark Godhead!

Arya, the valiant warrior who sacrificed herself in the abyss, did not completely dissipate; instead, her soul was captured by Lia's dark divine essence.

In her sea of ​​consciousness, Arya's remnant soul appeared exceptionally weak and helpless. She struggled, trying to break free from the shackles of the dark godhood, but each effort seemed so futile.

David was deeply moved.

He couldn't imagine that if Arya's remnant soul were completely devoured, then Arya would completely lose herself and become a puppet of the dark god.

He must stop all of this from happening!

Without hesitation, David charged toward the Dark Godhead.

He brandished his weapon and engaged in a fierce battle with the twisted shadow creatures.

Each of his attacks was filled with power and determination; he wanted to protect Leah and Arya with his actions.

However, the power of the Dark Godhead far exceeded David's imagination.

The shadowy creatures surged in like a tide, constantly draining his strength and willpower.

David felt as if he were trapped in an endless nightmare from which he could not escape.

Just then, Lia's Emerald Godhood suddenly awakened.

A warm and powerful force surged from her body, enveloping David tightly.

Under the protection of this force, David felt an unprecedented courage and strength.

He brandished his weapon once more and engaged in a fierce battle with the shadow creature.

After a fierce battle, David finally defeated the shadow creatures and rescued Arya's remnant soul.

However, the Dark God did not give up. It roared angrily and prepared to launch a final attack on David and Lia.

Faced with the dark god's frenzied counterattack, David and Lia both knew they could not deal with it alone.

They must join forces to defeat this powerful enemy.

So David held Leah's hand tightly, passing on his strength and faith to her.

Lia also sensed David's determination and courage. She took a deep breath and began to attempt to merge her Emerald Godhood with her Dark Godhood.

This is a difficult and painful process.

The conflict and repulsion between the Emerald Godhood and the Dark Godhood made Lia feel as if a million knives were cutting into her soul.

However, she did not give up, but persevered with her will and beliefs.

Finally, with David's support and encouragement, Lia's Emerald Godhood and Dark Godhood began to gradually merge.

Two completely different forces intertwined, collided, and merged within her body, ultimately forming a new and more powerful force.

This new power caused Lia's aura to surge instantly, and a strong energy fluctuation permeated her body.

Her eyes became exceptionally bright, as if they could see through all the mysteries of the world.

At this moment, Lia seemed to become a new being, a warrior possessing the dual power of the Emerald Godhood and the Dark Godhood.

Liliana, the usually calm and resolute wizard, appeared unusually tense and anxious at this moment.

She knew that the success or failure of this ritual was not only related to Lia's life or death, but could also affect the balance and peace of the entire universe.

In order to stabilize the imbalanced divine essence within Lia, Liliana decides to summon a projection of the Mother Tree of Life.

However, this is not an easy task.

The Mother Tree of Life, as one of the oldest and most powerful beings in the universe, possesses boundless and elusive power.

Liliana must pay a huge price to summon the projection of the Mother Tree.

After careful consideration, Liliana decided to exchange her crystallized left arm for the projection of the Mother Tree.

She stretched out her left arm, closed her eyes, and silently recited an ancient incantation.

As the incantation was recited, a mysterious power began to surge within her body. Her left arm gradually hardened and grew cold, eventually transforming into a crystal-clear gemstone.

At the same time, a strong green light suddenly appeared in the sky above the temple.

The light seemed to transcend the boundaries of time and space, projecting from the distant depths of the universe.

As the light gradually coalesced, the projection of the Mother Tree of Life finally appeared in the temple.

The enormous tree stood in the center of the temple, its branches and leaves lush and full of life.

Each of its leaves seems to contain boundless life force, inspiring an indescribable sense of awe and reverence.

Under the witness of the projection of the Mother Tree of Life, Liliana began the ritual to stabilize Lia's divine status.

She carefully placed Lia beneath the projection of the Mother Tree, allowing her to fully absorb its power.

Then, she began chanting an ancient incantation, guiding the power of the Mother Tree into Lia's body.

As the incantation continued, subtle changes began to occur in Lia's body.

The emerald and dark divine cores within her seemed to sense the power of the mother tree and began to gradually calm down, no longer clashing and repelling each other so intensely.

(End of this chapter)