The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 482 The Final Chapter of Purification

Looking into their determined eyes, Liliana felt a surge of emotion.

She knew she had found true allies and partners.

So the three of them began to discuss countermeasures.

They decided to use the power of the earth's veins and the power of the faith network to set a trap and lure the Night Queen into her trap.

At the same time, they must strengthen the guidance and education of believers to prevent them from falling into the quagmire of extreme beliefs again.

The plan began to be implemented.

David and Anne travel to different regions, using their own power to strengthen the ley lines and the network of faith.

Liliana, on the other hand, was tasked with infiltrating the Council of Eternal Night to gather intelligence and create chaos.

As time went by, their plan gradually began to bear fruit.

The power of the earth's veins became purer and stronger, and the network of faith became more stable and orderly.

Meanwhile, divisions and turmoil began to emerge within the Eternal Night Council.

However, just when they thought everything was under control, an unexpected crisis erupted.

The Night Mistress suddenly appeared before them, exuding immense power and an arrogant air.

"Do you think you can stop me?" the Night Queen sneered. "I am the ruler of the Night Council!"

David, Anne, and Liliana stood side by side, facing this powerful enemy.

Their eyes were filled with determination and courage, as if they were ready to meet the challenge.

Seeing this, the Mistress of Eternal Night snorted disdainfully.

Then she waved the scepter in her hand, and a black light instantly struck the three of them.

The three reacted quickly, each using their own strength to defend against the attack.

However, the strength of the Eternal Night Mistress far exceeded the combined strength of the three of them.

They could barely withstand the attack, but were unable to inflict any real damage on the Eternal Night Mistress.

The battle reached a stalemate.

The Night Mistress launched a relentless attack, while the three fought back with all their might.

As time went by, their physical and divine strength gradually began to be exhausted.

Just when they were about to be in dire straits, an unexpected turning point appeared.

Anne suddenly unleashed a powerful force, knocking the Night Mistress back several steps.

She looked at the Eternal Night Mistress, her eyes flashing with determination and resolve.

“I won’t let you succeed!” Anne shouted. “I am the goddess of this land, and it is my duty to protect it and my followers!”

The Night Mistress was shocked by Anne's sudden counterattack.

Looking at Anne's resolute gaze and her gradually becoming transparent divine body, a nameless fear welled up in her heart.

Just then, David and Liliana also seized the opportunity to launch an attack.

Using the power of the earth's veins and the power of the faith network, they launched a fierce offensive against the Night Mother.

Although the Eternal Night Mistress was powerful, she gradually became overwhelmed by the combined attack of the three.

Finally, in a fierce exchange, she was punched in the chest by David, and she was sent flying backward.

She fell heavily to the ground, coughing up blood; she was clearly seriously injured.

Looking at the three men's determined eyes and their approaching figures, she felt a surge of despair and resentment.

"You...you dare to..." she said with difficulty.

However, David interrupted her before she could finish speaking: "Mother of Eternal Night, your ambition and cruelty have caused this land too much suffering and destruction."

Today is your last day!

After saying that, David, Anne, and Liliana launched their final attack simultaneously.

A dazzling light burst forth from their hands and headed straight for the Eternal Night Mistress.

The Night Goddess let out a shrill scream amidst the light, then gradually disappeared into the air.

Her ambition and cruelty finally received the punishment she deserved.

The battle is over.

David, Anne, and Liliana stood on the ruins, their eyes filled with exhaustion and satisfaction.

They knew that they had finally protected the peace of this land and all believers.

However, they also paid a huge price.

Anne's divine body had become completely transparent, as if it might disappear at any moment.

David and Liliana also suffered injuries and exhaustion to varying degrees.

But they did not regret it.

Because they knew that this was their responsibility and mission as gods and guardians.

They are willing to pay any price for the happiness and peace of this land and all believers.

The sky was still covered with dark clouds, but the thunder had gradually faded away.

Sunlight shone through the clouds onto the earth, bringing a glimmer of life and hope to this barren land.

David, Anne, and Liliana stood side by side, gazing at the land in the distance that was gradually coming back to life.

Their hearts were filled with determination and courage, as if they were ready to face even more challenges in the future.
As time went on, David gradually solidified his faith anchor within the network of ley lines.

While this move temporarily freed them from the world's rejection, it also brought unexpected consequences.

The extreme beliefs of the believers began to show their terrible influence, with leyline sacrifice rituals breaking out in many places.

These rituals not only caused immense destruction, but also disrupted the earth's ley line energy.

David watched all this, his heart filled with pain and struggle.

He understood that all of this was the result of his solidifying of his faith anchor.

But he also knew that he had to bear the price in order to protect this land.

Just then, Anne stepped forward.

She decided to become a "faith filter," using her own spiritual contract to bear the distractions and negative emotions of believers.

This would purify the earth's ley line power, but the price was that Annie's divine body would gradually become transparent, as if it might disappear at any moment.

David looked at Anne's weak appearance, his heart filled with worry and sorrow.

But he also knew that this was Anne's own choice, her responsibility and mission as a deity and guardian.

He could only silently support her, hoping she could persevere.

However, the story does not end there.

Liliana suddenly reveals the truth about the Star-Eyed Clan's "Divine Hive" project.

It turns out that Annie was the only surviving individual among the ten thousand artificial divine bodies, and the Eternal Night Matriarch had always wanted to transform her into a vessel for the Time Godhood.

This truth shocked and angered both David and Anne.

They knew that the Night Mistress would not give up her pursuit and conversion of Anne.

Therefore, they must come up with a way to protect Anne as soon as possible.

So the three of them began to discuss countermeasures and decided to use the power of the earth's veins and the power of the faith network to set a trap to lure the Eternal Night Matriarch into the trap.

The plan achieved some success after its implementation, but the Eternal Night Mistress's strength far exceeded the combined power of the three of them. In a fierce battle, they were almost driven to the brink of defeat.

However, at that moment, Anne suddenly unleashed a powerful force, knocking the Night Mistress back several steps and giving the three of them a precious chance to catch their breath.

In a fierce confrontation, David struck the Night Mistress in the chest with a single punch, severely injuring her.

Under the combined attack of the three, the Eternal Night Mistress finally disappeared into thin air and received her due punishment.

After the battle, David, Anne, and Liliana stood on the ruins, gazing at the land gradually recovering in the distance.

Sunlight shone through the clouds onto them, as if it were nature's affirmation and praise for them.

Their hearts were filled with exhaustion and satisfaction, but even more so with anticipation and hope for the future.

David looked at Anne's still-transparent divine body, his heart filled with worry.

He knew that although they had temporarily repelled the Night Mistress, Anne's situation was becoming increasingly critical.

If no way can be found to repair her divine body, she may disappear from this world forever.

“Annie, are you alright?” David asked with concern.

Anne smiled and shook her head, saying, "I'm fine, David."

As long as everyone is alright, I'm content.

Looking into their loving eyes, Liliana felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She knew that although they had gone through countless hardships, their friendship and faith had become even stronger.

She decided to help them find a way to repair Anne's body.

And so, the three embarked on a new journey.

They traversed desolate lands, climbed towering mountains, and crossed raging rivers.

They traveled to countless places and consulted countless wise men, but they still could not find a way to repair Anne's body.

However, they did not give up.

They believed that as long as they persisted in their efforts, they would eventually find a solution.

During this journey, they encountered many new challenges and difficulties, but also made many new friends and partners.

Their ranks gradually grew, becoming a force to be reckoned with.

Finally, one day, they arrived at a mysterious ancient ruin.

This ruin is said to hold the power and wisdom of ancient gods, and may hold the key to restoring Anne's body.

The three exchanged a glance, their eyes gleaming with determination.

They knew this would be their last hope.

They cautiously entered the ruins.

The ruins are filled with complex mechanisms and traps, and a slight mistake could trigger danger.

But they overcame these difficulties one by one with their wisdom and courage.

Finally, they arrived at a huge temple, in the center of which stood an ancient altar.

The altar was engraved with mysterious runes and patterns, emitting a faint light.

The three sat around the altar and began to study the runes and patterns.

After a long period of effort, they finally cracked the secret and found a way to repair Anne's body—it requires collecting five rare divine materials and fusing them together to form the "divine essence" needed to repair the body.

These five divine materials are located in different parts of the ruins, and each is guarded by a powerful guardian beast.

The three knew it would be a tough test, but they did not back down.

They decided to divide the work and go to different locations to collect materials.

David traveled to the northern part of the ruins in search of the first material—the "Heart of Light".

He traversed dark caves and labyrinthine passages and finally arrived before a massive temple of light.

In the center of the temple stands a dazzling gem, the "Heart of Light".

However, it was guarded by a ferocious beast of light.

David engaged in a fierce battle with Lucemon.

With his superb swordsmanship and unwavering belief, he gradually gained the upper hand.

He eventually found the weakness of the Light Beast and defeated it in one blow, successfully obtaining the "Heart of Light".

Meanwhile, Annie traveled to the southern part of the ruins in search of the second material – “Shadow Soul”.

She traversed dark forests and swamps to arrive at a mysterious shadow temple.

A black sphere floats in the center of the temple; that is the "Shadow Soul".

However, it was guarded by a cunning shadow beast.

Annie engages in a battle of wits with the Shadow Beast.

With her keen insight and agile skills, she gradually gained the upper hand.

Ultimately, she exploited the Shadow Beast's greed to set a trap, trapping it and successfully obtaining the "Shadow Soul".

Liliana, on the other hand, headed to the eastern part of the ruins in search of the third material – the "Fountain of Life".

She traversed desolate deserts and treacherous mountains to arrive at a vibrant temple of life.

In the center of the temple flows a clear spring, which is the "Fountain of Life".

However, it was guarded by a giant tree spirit.

Liliana engaged in peaceful communication with the Tree of Life.

She touched the tree spirit with her sincerity and kindness and gained its trust.

In the end, the Dryad generously gifted the Fountain of Life to Liliana and blessed her with the ability to successfully repair Anne's divine body.

The other two also obtained the fourth material, "Eye of the Storm," and the fifth material, "Heart of Flame," respectively.

They brought these precious materials back to the center of the temple and fused them together to form the "divine essence".

The three applied the "divine essence" to Anne's divine body.

As the essence permeated her body, Anne's physical form gradually returned, and her eyes became bright again.

She felt the power surging within her, and her heart was filled with gratitude and joy.

"Thank you, my friends," Anne said, hugging David and Liliana tightly. "You gave me back my life."

David and Liliana also excitedly hugged Anne.

They knew this was the result of their joint efforts and a testament to their friendship and faith.

After repairing Anne's divine body, the three decided to return to their territory to continue protecting that land and all the believers.

They returned to their territory with newly acquired strength and wisdom, and were warmly welcomed and respected by the believers.

They used these forces to strengthen the networks of ley lines and faith, preventing a resurgence of extremist beliefs.

At the same time, they also strengthened their guidance and education of believers, enabling them to view faith and power more rationally.

Under their leadership, the land gradually returned to its former prosperity and peace.

The believers lived in peace and prosperity, the gods lived in harmony, and everything became so wonderful.

However, they had not forgotten the threat posed by the Night Mistress. They knew that although the Night Mistress had temporarily disappeared, her ambition and cruelty remained.

Therefore, they decided to continue strengthening their capabilities and wisdom to meet potential future challenges.

(End of this chapter)