The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 465 Divine Crystallization

David knew that if things continued like this, they would eventually be unable to resist.

So he made a difficult decision—to sacrifice his nine-tailed fox bloodline, one of the most mysterious and powerful forces within him.

With the sacrifice of the Nine-Tailed Fox bloodline, a purer and more powerful force erupted from David's body, instantly breaking through Mordigian's dark blockade.

This power merged with the crystallized ice divine essence, forming an unprecedentedly powerful shockwave that directly forced Mordigian's true form back.

While shocked, Mordigian had to admit the strength of David and his men.

He left behind a harsh remark and then disappeared into the depths of the abyss.

David and his three companions emerged victorious in this life-or-death struggle.

With Mordigian's departure, the purification of the Ice Divine Crystal was finally completed.

This crystal-clear gem contains the purest power and wisdom of the icy world, and is the key to saving it.

David held it carefully in his hands, his heart filled with excitement and anticipation.

Just then, Amy stepped forward.

She knew that as the chosen one of the Frost Goddess, she was the best candidate to fuse with the crystallized divine essence of ice.

So she took a deep breath and gently pressed the crystal against her chest.

As the crystals were incorporated, a powerful surge of frost energy instantly entered Amy's body, and subtle changes began to occur in her physique.

Amy's skin gradually became transparent, as if it had blended into the surrounding frost.

Her eyes shone with an unprecedented light, a symbol of the purest power and wisdom of the icy world awakening within her.

As the Ice Divine Crystal fully fused, Amy's body gradually transformed into a semi-transparent ice crystal form. She successfully entered the Quasi-God rank and became one of the most powerful beings in the history of the Ice World.

David, Leah, and Lena watched this scene with pride and satisfaction.

They knew that Amy's success not only meant that the Frozen World had a more powerful guardian, but also that their friendship and trust had withstood the most severe test.

In the days that followed, David and his companions continued to protect the icy world, using their strength and wisdom to resist the invasion from the abyss.

And through their efforts, the icy world gradually regained its former vitality.

In the library of Azure Island, sunlight streams through the windows onto rows of ancient and heavy books, adding warmth to the tranquil space.

David stood in front of the bookshelf, flipping through a yellowed book in his hand. This was a precious document left behind by the sea god, recording the secrets and conflicts between the ancient icy world and the abyss.

As David continued reading, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a stone slab embedded between the pages.

The stone slab was not large, and its surface was covered with complex elemental runes, emitting a faint blue light, as if it contained some kind of mysterious power.

David carefully removed the stone slab and examined it closely.

The runes carved on the stone slab gradually became clearer before his eyes; they were records of an ancient ritual—the "Elemental Twins' Ascension Ritual."

According to the description on the stone tablet, this ritual requires an individual with the dual bloodline of water and fire to be guided by the elemental origins and to reshape their body under the baptism of divine fire, thereby achieving the state of godhood.

A surge of inexplicable excitement welled up in David's heart.

He thought of the special constitutions of his companions, Huo Wu and Shui Lian: Huo Wu had a natural affinity for the fire element, while Shui Lian had awakened a branch of the sea god's bloodline during a recent adventure. There seemed to be some kind of strange resonance between their souls.

Just as David was lost in thought, Leah suddenly walked in, clutching the silver moon pendant tightly in her hand.

David looked up and saw that Leah's face was solemn, and her eyes were flashing with an unusual light.

“David, I just sensed something unusual in the Northern Ice Abyss through the Silver Moon Pendant.” Lia’s voice was low and urgent. “The image displayed in the pendant is a scene of ice and fire intertwined, with two-colored crystals floating above the Abyss Altar, as if foreshadowing some major event that is about to happen.”

David was startled by what he heard. He immediately realized that the strange activity Leah mentioned might be related to the records on the stone tablet.

So he quickly told Liya what the stone tablet contained, and the two began to study it carefully.

As their research progressed, they discovered a striking resemblance between the runes on the stone slab and the images displayed in the Silver Moon pendant.

In particular, the ice and fire-colored crystals perfectly matched the elemental origins described on the stone slab.

David and Shui Lian, as individuals who may possess the dual bloodlines of water and fire, seem to be drawn by some mysterious force and are about to embark on a path to godhood.

However, just as they were filled with anticipation, a piece of eroded text at the end of the stone slab caught their attention.

The text vaguely mentions that "the twin gods' bodies need divine blood as an anchor point," which made them frown.

Divine Blood is an extremely rare term in the Frozen World. It represents the power and legacy of the gods, and obtaining Divine Blood is undoubtedly an extremely difficult and dangerous matter.

Just as they were struggling with this text, the Chaos Dragon Wolf bloodline within David suddenly clashed violently with the power of the Sea God.

A sharp pain surged through his body, making it almost impossible for him to stand.

Seeing this, Liya quickly stepped forward to support him, her eyes filled with worry.

"David, what's wrong?" Leah asked anxiously.

David endured the pain and spoke with difficulty, "The power of my bloodline seems to be resisting something, and this sense of conflict is getting stronger and stronger."

Lia's heart tightened upon hearing this, realizing that the power of David's bloodline might be connected to the upcoming ritual.

Forcibly pushing through the ceremony could very likely trigger unpredictable backlash.

“We must proceed with caution,” Leah said in a deep voice. “The inscription on the stone tablet is tempting, but the risks involved cannot be ignored. In particular, the corroded text may contain crucial information.”

David nodded; he knew Leah was right.

They cannot blindly pursue power while ignoring the risks and costs involved.

Therefore, they decided to temporarily put aside their research on the stone tablet and first deal with the conflict of bloodline power within David's body.

In the days that followed, David and Leah began searching for a way to resolve the blood conflict.

They consulted many wise men and elders in the frozen world, but received different answers from each of them.

Some suggested they seek out mystical herbs that could balance the two bloodline powers, while others recommended harmonizing their internal forces through meditation and cultivation. However, both methods require time and patience to try.

Meanwhile, the unusual activity in the Northern Ice Abyss became more and more frequent, as if a mysterious force was calling to them.

David and Water Lily could feel the call of that power, and their hearts were filled with unease and anticipation.

Finally, one day, when David tried to harmonize the power of his bloodline again, he unexpectedly discovered a delicate balance.

The intense pain gradually disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented sense of power.

He knew he had found the key to resolving the bloodline conflict.

At the same time, Lia also sensed a clearer picture through the Silver Moon Pendant.

She saw the ice and fire crystals slowly rotating on the abyss altar, releasing a dazzling light, while the power that was summoning them grew stronger.

David and Leah knew they had to make a decision as soon as possible.

Should we continue on the path to godhood, or give up this opportunity full of unknowns and risks?
After careful consideration, they decided to follow their hearts and bravely face the challenges ahead.

So they summoned Shui Lian and Huo Wu, and told them about the inscription on the stone tablet and their decision.

Shui Lian and Huo Wu were surprised to hear this, but they also felt the call from the abyss and decided to embark on this unknown journey with David and Lia.

Inside the Frostwolf Ridge council hall, the flickering firelight illuminated the solemn faces of each member.

David stood in the center of the hall, his gaze resolute, as he gathered the core members to discuss their upcoming journey into the Ice Abyss.

A tense yet expectant atmosphere filled the air, and everyone was well aware of the arduousness and danger of this journey.

"The Ice Abyss is a forbidden area of ​​the Crystal Song Kingdom, where even a seventh-tier wizard has perished."

Lena's voice was deep and powerful; her words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

David frowned slightly upon hearing this. He was well aware of the dangers of the Ice Abyss, but the inscriptions on the stone tablet and the unusual movements of the Silver Moon Pendant made it impossible for him to ignore the call from the abyss.

He must find the answer, for the future of the frozen world, and for their own destiny.

“Lena, I understand your concerns,” David said in a deep voice, “but we must face this challenge. The inscription on the stone tablet may be closely related to our fate, and we cannot sit idly by.”

At this moment, Annie stepped forward, holding an exquisite staff in her hand, a symbol of the contract between her and the earth dragon.

“Perhaps we can use the power of the Earth Dragons,” Annie suggested. “They are skilled at digging through ice, which can help us reach the depths of the Ice Abyss faster.”

David's eyes lit up upon hearing this; the Earth Dragon Beast was indeed a good choice.

They are powerful and have a natural adaptation to ice.

But at the same time, he also knew that this would be a risky attempt.

"The Earth Dragon Beast is indeed powerful, but we cannot ignore the unknown dangers in the Ice Abyss."

Sura's voice was gentle and steady; she was a sorceress skilled in sacrificial arts. "I am willing to perform a divination to see if this journey will be auspicious or inauspicious."

Sura closed her eyes and began to chant an ancient incantation in a low voice.

As the incantation echoed, the air in the council chamber seemed to freeze.

A moment later, Sula slowly opened her eyes, her expression becoming unusually solemn.

"The divination results... are not optimistic," Sura said slowly. "'When the divine crystal appears, calamity will befall.' These are the words that flashed in the divination image. Moreover, I also saw a blurry fragment, which seemed to be you, David, being torn apart by a giant ice and fire beast."

David was startled by what he heard, but he quickly regained his composure.

He knew that the divination results were not absolute, and as the leader of the team, he could not abandon the journey because of a possible outcome.

“Sura, thank you for your divination,” David said in a deep voice. “But we cannot be bound by the fear of the unknown. Whatever the outcome, we must face it bravely. I believe that as long as we are united, nothing can stop us.”

At this moment, Huo Wu and Shui Lian stepped forward, their eyes shining with determination.

“David, we are willing to go to the Ice Abyss with you,” Fire Dance said. “Whatever awaits us ahead, we will fight alongside you.”

Shui Lian nodded, gently stroking the trident of Poseidon in her hand.

Just then, the trident suddenly emitted a faint blue light, as if it resonated with some power deep within the ice abyss.

David looked at the trident in Shui Lian's hand and felt a surge of inexplicable emotion.

He knew this was the sea god's guidance and protection for them. Therefore, he made his final decision.

“Alright, then let’s head to the Ice Abyss together.” David said in a deep voice. “Lena, you’ll be in charge of controlling the ice-type field to ensure our actions are not interfered with; Annie, your contracted earth dragon will be key to our excavation of the ice layer; Sura, your sacrifice spell will provide us with the necessary protection. As for Fire Dance and Water Lily, your power will be an important pillar for us to fight against unknown dangers.”

As David finished speaking, a chorus of firm agreement rang out in the council chamber.

Everyone knew that this journey would be an unprecedented challenge, but they also believed that as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

In the days that followed, David and his three companions began making intensive preparations.

They collected the necessary supplies and equipment, formulated a detailed action plan, and conducted multiple simulation exercises.

Meanwhile, Shui Lian has been trying to communicate with the lingering resentment within the Trident of the Sea God, hoping to obtain more information about the Ice Abyss.

Finally, one day, when everything was ready, David and his companions embarked on their journey to the Ice Abyss.

They traversed frigid ice plains, steep mountains, and mysterious forests, enduring countless hardships before finally reaching the edge of Frostwolf Ridge.

Here, they will face the most difficult challenge of their journey—crossing the forbidden Ice Abyss.

The Frozen Abyss Forbidden Zone is a vast land covered in ice and snow, where countless dangers and unknowns are hidden.

David and his three companions stood at the edge of the icy abyss, gazing at the bottomless ice layer, their hearts filled with awe and anticipation.

They knew that this journey would be an extreme test of their will and courage, but they also believed that as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

(End of this chapter)