The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 483 The First Appearance of the Shadow God Body
The night was as dark as ink, the stars were hidden, and only a crescent moon hung in the sky, casting a faint silver glow.

In this land shrouded in ancient legends, a war is quietly brewing beneath the surface.

David was standing at the window of his study, which was decorated with ancient runes, gazing at the distant forest shrouded in darkness.

His eyes revealed both determination and worry, because he knew that his wife, Sofia, was in danger.

This organization desires to control Sofia's power to achieve their ulterior motives.

During her escape, Sophia accidentally triggered the ancient Shadow Altar. The energy within her body resonated with the "Nightmare Divinity" remaining in the altar, awakening the powerful talent [Shadow Siphon].

However, the backlash from this uncontrolled power caused her right side to gradually crystallize, shimmering with an ominous light.

Upon learning this news, David immediately organized a caravan to rescue Sophia under the guise of providing cover.

On a dark and stormy night, they finally found Sophia in an abandoned monastery.

She huddled in the corner, her face pale, the crystal on her right side shimmering eerily in the dim candlelight.

David's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly composed himself, stepped forward, and said in a warm but firm voice, "Sophia, I've come to take you home."

Under the cover of the caravan, they successfully escaped the pursuit of the "Shadow Embrace" organization.

On the way back, David revealed the truth to Sophia: her ability to materialize energy was actually an outflow of the Star-Eyed Clan's "Divine Hive" project.

To stabilize her body and prevent the crystallization from spreading further, three shadow-elemental divine items must be collected.

The first item is called the "Princess Prism of the Netherworld," which is said to have the power to communicate between the Netherworld and the mortal world.

In order to obtain this item, David and Sophia decide to infiltrate the Twilight Black Market, which is under the jurisdiction of the Eternal Night Council.

This black market is a breeding ground for the trade of all sorts of forbidden items, and it's also their only way to obtain the Prism.

The Twilight Black Market is located in a desolate valley, surrounded by towering cliffs, with only a narrow path leading into the valley.

As they stepped into the black market, a suffocating atmosphere enveloped them.

An eerie mist filled the air, and all sorts of strange creatures moved among the crowd, trading chilling items.

David and Sophia carefully navigated through the crowd, searching for the seller of the prism.

However, just as they were about to reach their target, a group of "Shadowweavers" disguised as merchants suddenly launched an ambush.

These "Shadowweavers" are elite assassins of the Eternal Night Council, skilled in stealth and assassination in the shadows.

Faced with the sudden attack, Sophia did not hesitate to use her [Shadow Siphon] ability to counterattack.

Shadow energy surged forth like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing several "Shadowweavers".

However, this loss of control also caused the shadow energy within her to go berserk, triggering the awakening of the "Light-Eating Beast" sealed beneath the black market.

The Light-Eating Beast, a creature that only exists in ancient legends, bursts out of the darkness with a deafening roar.

Its eyes were like abysses, devouring all the light around it.

The black market was thrown into chaos as people scattered and fled.

Seeing this, a resolute glint flashed in David's eyes.

He quickly formed a hand seal and used the forbidden sorcery [Light Etching Seal].

Faint rays of light danced at his fingertips, eventually converging into a dazzling beam of light that briefly suppressed the Light-Devouring Beast's rage.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, he and Sofia seized the prism and quickly fled the scene.

However, just when they thought they had escaped the crisis, they discovered that the core of the Prism had been implanted with a tracking seal by the Council of Eternal Night.

This means their whereabouts have been exposed, and the Eternal Night Council could track them down at any time.

In order to break the curse, David and Sophia decided to seek help from the Ash Brigade.

This guild is a group of wandering warriors and adventurers, known for their bravery and loyalty.

Claude, the leader of the guild, a seemingly rough but actually meticulous man, proposed a deal: help them obtain the second item, "Tears of the Dead," which is buried in the blood sacrifice ruins of the orc wasteland.

Left with no other choice, David and Sophia had to agree.

They traversed the wasteland and arrived at the forgotten ruins of the blood sacrifice.

The ruins are filled with the aura of death, and every step seems to echo the past.

In their in-depth exploration, they finally found the "Tears of the Mourner," a gem containing endless sorrow and power.

However, just as they were about to leave, Claude suddenly betrayed them, revealing his sinister side: "Sophia, your shadow energy is exactly the sacrifice we need! By offering you as a sacrifice to the remnant soul of the ancient god in the ruins, we will gain unparalleled power!"

Faced with this sudden betrayal, Sofia did not back down.

She gathered all her shadow energy and activated [Shadow Siphon], attempting to devour the energy of the ancient god's remnant soul.

A fierce battle erupted within the ruins, as shadows and the power of the ancient gods clashed and intertwined, producing deafening sounds.

Ultimately, Sophia, with her indomitable will and powerful siphoning ability, successfully devoured the energy of the ancient god's remnant soul.

But this mixed power also caused her to fall into a coma, her body emitting an unstable light.

David quickly led Sophia away from the ruins, his heart filled with worry and anger.

While taking care of Sophia, he discovered a shocking secret from her fragmented memories: the Council of Eternal Night had infiltrated the upper echelons of the Ash Brigade.

This means that their every move could be anticipated by the enemy.

As night fell, David sat by the campfire, gazing at the unconscious Sophia.

The firelight illuminated his resolute face, and his eyes gleamed with an indomitable light.

He knew that the road ahead would be even more difficult, but they had no way out.

To protect this land and all innocent lives, they must continue their journey.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone upon this weathered land, David was already prepared.

He gently woke Sofia, and the two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with determination and courage.

They knew that whatever awaited them, nothing was impossible as long as they trusted each other and stood shoulder to shoulder.

So they embarked on their journey once more, continuing their search for the last Shadow-type divine artifact.

Along the way, they encountered more challenges and dangers, but each time they were able to turn danger into safety with their wisdom and courage.

Their friendship and beliefs grew stronger in the shared battle, becoming each other's strongest support.

After overcoming countless hardships, they finally found the last item – the "Heart of Shadow".

This is a gemstone containing pure shadow energy, radiating a dark and mysterious light.

When they brought the three Shadow-based divine artifacts together, an unprecedented power awakened within Sophia.

With David's assistance, Sophia began attempting to fuse these divine artifacts to stabilize her body and condense the "Shadow God Body." This process was fraught with unknowns and dangers, but Sophia did not back down.

She closed her eyes tightly, immersing herself completely in the fusion of energy.

As time went by, Sofia's body gradually changed.

The crystalline parts began to dissipate, replaced by a purer and more powerful shadow energy.

Her eyes gleamed with a deep light, as if they could see through all the secrets hidden in the darkness.

Finally, with a deafening roar, Sophia successfully condensed the "Shadow God Body".

She slowly opened her eyes, which shone with confidence and authority.

She felt an unprecedented power surging within her, a power powerful enough to allow her to fight against any dark forces.

David looked at Sophia in front of him, his heart filled with satisfaction and pride.

He knew that they had finally taken a significant step in their fight against the Council of Eternal Night.

The road ahead is still full of unknowns and dangers, but they believe that as long as they trust each other and work together, they will be able to protect this land and all innocent lives.

In the days that followed, David and Sophia continued to investigate the movements of the Council of Eternal Night, uncovering their plot and thwarting their plans.

Their actions gradually attracted more attention and support, and a coalition of people of different races and faiths gradually formed under their leadership.

This allied force brings together warriors and sages from all over the world to fight against the dark forces of the Eternal Night Council.

Through countless battles, they gradually gained the upper hand through unwavering faith and relentless effort.

Sophia's "Shadow God Body" has also been continuously honed and improved in actual combat, becoming a force to be reckoned with.

However, the Eternal Night Council will not give up easily.

They began to devise even more insidious and vicious plans, attempting to destroy David and Sofia's combined forces in one fell swoop.

Faced with this unprecedented crisis, David and Sophia did not back down.

They joined hands and led the allied forces to overcome difficulties and prepare for the upcoming decisive battle.

During that decisive battle, the sky was shrouded in dark clouds and thunder roared, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

The main force of the Eternal Night Council surged in like a tidal wave, a dark and imposing mass that inspired fear.

But David and Sofia's allied forces were fearless, their eyes shining with determination as they prepared to fight to protect this land and all innocent lives.

The battle was extremely fierce, with both sides engaging in a desperate struggle.

Shadows and light clashed and intertwined, producing a deafening sound.

In this battle, David and Sophia displayed amazing courage and wisdom, leading the allied forces to repel the attacks of the Eternal Night Council time and time again.

However, just as the battle was about to reach its climax, an unexpected turn of events occurred.

The Council of Eternal Night suddenly used forbidden magic to summon a gigantic shadow beast.

This behemoth possesses earth-shattering power; its appearance instantly reversed the situation on the battlefield.

Faced with this sudden crisis, David and Sophia did not back down.

They joined forces and launched their most powerful attack.

Shadow and light converged in their hands into an unstoppable force, heading straight for the Shadow Beast.

After a fierce battle, David and Sophia finally led the allied forces to corner the Shadow Behemoth.

The behemoths ravaged the battlefield, each attack accompanied by earth-shaking tremors, but the allied soldiers, with their unwavering faith and tireless efforts, gradually narrowed the encirclement.

The beast's eyes gleamed with a dark light, as if they could see into the deepest fears of the human heart.

It opened its blood-red maw and let out a deafening roar, trying to intimidate the Allied soldiers with its sound.

However, David and Sophia remained steadfast, holding each other's hands tightly, conveying strength and courage.

“Sophia, let’s go together!” David shouted, his voice filled with determination and resolve.

Sofia nodded, her eyes flashing with determination.

She took a deep breath, and the shadow energy within her surged rapidly, gathering in her palm.

A powerful storm of shadows formed around her, as if it would devour all darkness.

"Shadow Siphon!" Sophia shouted, thrusting her hands forward with a sudden burst of energy.

A powerful surge of shadow energy erupted like a tidal wave, heading straight for the shadow behemoth.

Sensing the threat of this power, the behemoth roared even more fiercely, attempting to use its body to withstand the impact of this energy.

However, it could not easily withstand the power of the Shadow Siphon.

This energy instantly penetrated the behemoth's defenses and directly attacked its core.

The giant beast roared in agony, its body beginning to tremble violently.

It tried to fight back, but by then it was too weak to do so.

Seeing this, David immediately seized the opportunity to launch an attack.

He brandished his staff, and beams of dazzling light shot from its tip, heading straight for the giant beast's vital points.

These lights contained pure, luminous power, causing immense damage to the Shadow Beast.

Under the double attack, the giant beast finally succumbed, letting out a mournful roar before collapsing to the ground.

Its body gradually dissipated into the darkness, leaving behind only a devastated battlefield and shocked Allied soldiers.

"We won!" David shouted excitedly, his face beaming with the joy of victory.

Sofia smiled as she looked at David and the Allied soldiers beside her, her heart filled with gratitude and pride.

Together they overcame countless hardships and obstacles, and finally achieved victory at this moment.

However, the battle was not completely over.

Although the main force of the Eternal Night Council suffered heavy losses, it is still putting up a stubborn resistance.

They knew that if David and Sophia's allied forces achieved final victory, their dark rule would completely collapse.

Therefore, the Eternal Night Council began to employ even more insidious and ruthless methods.

They sent more assassins and wizards to infiltrate the coalition forces, attempting to create chaos and destruction.

At the same time, they also used forbidden magic to summon more dark creatures to attack the allied forces, making the war even more intense.

(End of this chapter)