The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 467 The Titan Curse
However, just as the ceremony was about to begin, a chilling aura suddenly enveloped the entire altar.

David and his three companions tensed up, knowing that an enemy was attacking.

They quickly prepared for battle, vigilantly observing their surroundings.

Sure enough, a group of figures dressed in black robes appeared at the edge of the altar shortly afterward.

They are the remnants of Noah's forces—a group of wizards whose bloodlines have been altered.

These wizards were once loyal to Noah, but after Noah disappeared, they began their own ambitious plans.

They wanted to corrupt the altar's barrier with a contaminated bloodline potion, thereby gaining control of the altar's power.

Led by the Hell Wizard, the group of bloodline wizards quickly took action.

They began throwing contaminated bloodline potions at the altar in an attempt to break its protective barrier.

Upon seeing this, David and his companions immediately launched a counterattack. They used their respective powers to engage in a fierce battle with the bloodline wizards.

Amy quickly cast an ice barrier, trapping some of the bloodline wizards inside.

Unable to move under the binding of the ice barrier, these wizards could only watch helplessly as their companions were defeated one by one by David and his companions.

However, Amy also knew that the ice barrier couldn't last long, and she had to find a way to deal with these wizards as soon as possible.

Sura then summoned barbarian spirits to guard the area around the center of the formation.

These heroic spirits are the souls of warriors who sacrificed themselves to protect the icy world; they possess immense power and unwavering will.

Summoned by Sura, they transformed into an indestructible barrier, protecting the safety of the array's core.

Fire Dance and Water Lily also demonstrated their power.

They forcibly merged with the incomplete divine body, releasing the "Water and Fire Annihilation Domain".

This realm, woven from blazing flames and surging tides, can instantly devour any enemy.

Under the attack of the "Water and Fire Annihilation Domain", the three fifth-tier wizards were instantly killed and turned to ashes.

However, Huo Wu and Shui Lian also fell into a coma due to the forced fusion of the divine bodies.

Their bodies could not withstand such a powerful impact and they fell into deep exhaustion.

Seeing this, David and his companions were filled with worry and anxiety.

They knew that if they couldn't deal with these bloodline wizards quickly, Huowu and Shuilian might be in mortal danger.

Just then, David suddenly had an idea.

He used his Chaos Dragon Wolf bloodline to devour the soul of a prisoner.

By reading the soul's memories, David discovered an astonishing secret—Noah did not truly die!

His consciousness was inhabiting a witch's body, and he was secretly controlling everything!
This discovery shocked David and his team.

They never imagined that Noah was still alive and had been secretly plotting all of this.

They realized that if they could not find Noah and destroy him as soon as possible, all their efforts would be in vain.

Therefore, David and his companions decided to temporarily set aside their worries about Huo Wu and Shui Lian and focus all their efforts on pursuing Noah.

They used the power of ritual formations to track Noah's presence.

After a difficult pursuit and battle, they finally found the witch who was Noah's parasite in a hidden cave.

During the battle, David and his three companions demonstrated their formidable strength and seamless teamwork.

Using their respective strengths and tactics, they gradually cornered Noah.

However, just as they were about to achieve victory, a hellish wizard suddenly rushed out and blocked their way.

The hellish wizard held a mysterious scroll in his hand, which was marked "Experiment 17 of the Artificial God Project".

David and the other three felt a chill run down their spines, realizing that this scroll was likely related to Noah's plan.

They decided to seize the scroll at all costs and uncover Noah's true purpose.

After a fierce battle, David and his companions finally defeated the Hell Wizard and seized the scroll.

However, they also paid a heavy price. Lena was seriously injured in the battle and will need a long period of rest to recover.

David, Anne, and Sula were all exhausted and needed to find a safe place to rest and recover as soon as possible.

Guided by the scroll, David and his companions gradually uncovered Noah's true purpose.

It turns out that Noah had been secretly plotting a plan to create an artificial god, attempting to create a powerful god through the power of a corrupted bloodline potion and an altar.

This deity will possess unparalleled power and wisdom, capable of ruling the entire frozen world and even a wider region.

However, this plan carries enormous risks.

If the gods lose control or Noah's intentions are exposed, the entire frozen world will be plunged into utter ruin.

David and his three companions were well aware of the dangers of the plan, and they decided to stop Noah's plan at all costs.

Deep within the icy world, at the junction of volcanoes and glaciers, lies an ancient and mysterious lair.

This place is inhabited by the Ice and Fire Titans—ancient creatures with powerful elemental abilities, who are both guardians of nature and potential destroyers.

In order to obtain the "blood of the elemental gods" to cure the elemental imbalance of Huo Wu and Shui Lian, David and his companions decide to launch a god-slaying operation to hunt down the descendants of the Titans.

On the eve of the operation, David and his three companions gathered together to make final strategic plans.

Lena was tasked with creating blizzards to conceal their movements and prevent the Titans from detecting them beforehand.

She closed her eyes, gently waved her hands, and a powerful gust of wind instantly swept across the entire area, causing snowflakes to flutter and blurring her vision.

"The blizzard is ready, we can set off now," Lena said firmly, opening her eyes.

Annie then urged the earth dragon beast to dig through the protective layer of the Titan's nest.

The Earth Dragon Beast, a creature with hard scales and powerful digging abilities, is key to this operation.

Under Annie's command, it quickly moved towards the nest, its sharp claws carving deep marks into the ice.

"The Earth Dragon Beast is in position and we can begin digging at any time." Annie kept a close eye on the Earth Dragon Beast's movements to ensure everything went smoothly.

David, holding the trident of Neptune, stood at the very front of the group.

He knew that this operation was extremely dangerous, and that the Titans' power was far beyond what they could easily handle.

But he also understood that for Huo Wu and Shui Lian, and for the peace and tranquility of the Frozen World, they had to forge ahead.

"Be careful, everyone. The power of the Titans should not be underestimated."

"We must remain vigilant and cooperate with each other," David said in a deep voice, his eyes revealing a firm determination.

As the earth dragon beast dug deeper, the protective layer of the nest was gradually penetrated.

A powerful elemental force surged from within the nest, causing everyone present to feel a chill run down their spines.

But they did not back down; instead, they became even more determined.

Finally, the entrance to the lair appeared before them.

David and his three companions cautiously entered the nest, vigilantly observing the surrounding movements.

The lair was filled with a complex network of passageways and caves, and the air was thick with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. They followed the passageways deeper into the lair and finally arrived at a huge cavern.

In the center of the cave, a colossal ice and fire titan lay silently, its body a tapestry of flames and ice crystals, emanating a chilling aura.

David and his three companions knew that this was their goal.

They acted swiftly, with Lena maintaining the blizzard to mask their presence and movements.

Annie then steered the Earth Dragon to flank Titan from the side, attempting to draw its attention.

David then took the opportunity to approach Titan, gripping the Trident of Poseidon tightly and aiming it at Titan's heart.

He knew that only by piercing the Titan's heart could he extract the "Elemental God's Blood".

He took a deep breath, focused his mind, and then lunged forward, plunging the trident deep into Titan's heart.

"Ah!" Titan let out a deafening roar, his body trembling violently.

A powerful elemental force surged from its body, colliding violently with David's power.

But David did not back down. He gripped the trident tightly and continued to pour his power into Titan's body.

Finally, Titan's body gradually lost its strength and collapsed to the ground.

David swiftly extracted the "Elemental God Blood" from the Titan's heart and placed it in a specially made container.

He knew that this divine blood would be the key to healing Huo Wu and Shui Lian.

However, just as they were preparing to evacuate, Titan suddenly let out a shrill curse: "David...you will suffer the backlash of the elements..."

David felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that this curse might mean ominous consequences.

But he didn't have time to think about it, because the most important thing now was to bring the divine blood back to Huo Wu and Shui Lian as soon as possible.

They quickly left the nest and returned to a safe place.

David immediately gave the divine blood to Huo Wu and Shui Lian.

Without hesitation, they absorbed the power from the divine blood, and the cracks on their bodies gradually healed, and the divine fire began to burn steadily for the first time.

Their power was greatly enhanced, and the problem of elemental imbalance was also resolved.

David and his companions watched the changes in Huo Wu and Shui Lian with joy and satisfaction.

They knew that although the operation was fraught with danger, it was ultimately a success.

They believe that as long as they unite as one and support each other, they will be able to overcome any difficulties and create their own legend.

However, the Titan's curse loomed over David's mind like a shadow.

He began to feel something was wrong with his body, and his elemental power began to become unstable.

But he didn't tell anyone else; instead, he silently endured it all.

Because he knew that as the leader of the team, he couldn't let his worries affect the morale of others.

In the days that followed, David and his companions continued to protect the icy world.

They used their strength and wisdom to resist the invasion and threats from the abyss.

Meanwhile, Huo Wu and Shui Lian gradually grew into true powerhouses through continuous training and collaboration.

They began to try to cooperate more effectively in battle, maximizing the power of "Burning Flame" and "Abyssal Tide".

However, the Titan's curse continued to erode David's body.

His elemental powers became increasingly difficult to control, and sometimes even went berserk during battle.

This caused him great pain and distress, but he persisted in fighting alongside everyone.

Because he knew that as long as they united as one and forged ahead, they would surely be able to overcome all difficulties and safeguard the peace and tranquility of the icy world.

Finally, one day, David could no longer control his elemental powers during the battle.

His body was surrounded by a powerful flame and frost, as if it were about to tear him apart.

His teammates were shocked to see this and rushed over to try to calm him down.

But David shook his head, signaling them to step back.

“I…I must face all of this alone,” David said with difficulty. “This is my curse on the Titans…and the responsibility I must bear…”

Seeing David's pained expression, his teammates were filled with worry and reluctance.

But they also knew that this was David's own choice. They could only silently pray for him and offer their blessings.

David closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Then, he suddenly opened his eyes and released a powerful elemental force.

Under his control, this power gradually stabilized, forming a magnificent halo interwoven with flames and frost.

He felt an unprecedented sense of power and freedom, as if he had become one with the power of the elements.

"Come on!" David roared, "Let me see just how strong you really are!"

He brandished the trident of Poseidon and charged towards a group of enemies.

In the battle, he displayed unprecedented strength and courage.

With his profound understanding and mastery of elemental power, he defeated his enemies one by one.

His teammates watched his retreating figure, their hearts filled with admiration and emotion.

However, after the battle, David felt that his body had reached its limit.

He knew he had to find a way to resolve the elemental backlash as soon as possible, or he might lose his life.

So he decided to go alone to a secluded place to cultivate and meditate, in order to find a solution.

In the days since David left, his teammates have continued to protect the frozen world.

They believed that David would be able to overcome this difficulty and return to them.

Because they knew David was a strong and courageous man who would never give up his beliefs and responsibilities.

Even after David left, the icy world remained peaceful and tranquil under the protection of his teammates.

However, everyone was filled with concern and worry for David.

They knew that David was facing an unprecedented challenge, the outcome of which would directly affect their future.

Finally, on a clear, moonlit night, David reappeared in everyone's sight.

His eyes were even more profound, and he exuded an indescribable aura.

His teammates gathered around him, asking him about his condition with concern.

David smiled and nodded, indicating that he had found a way to solve the elemental backlash problem and that his strength had been further enhanced.

To celebrate David's return and increased power, they decided to hold a grand ceremony.

(End of this chapter)