The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 488 Ancestral Tree Abyss Erosion
“Let me do it,” said the elven elder. “We have an ancient natural resonance ritual that can verify whether the ancestral tree has been corrupted by the abyss.”

Led by the elven elder, the expedition team and Isabel arrived at the roots of the ancestral tree.

The elder began to chant ancient incantations in a low voice, his fingers gently tracing the bark of the ancestral tree, as if communicating with it.

As the incantation was chanted, a faint light began to appear on the trunk of the ancestral tree.

These rays of light seemed to come alive, flowing slowly along the tree trunk and eventually converging at the roots of the ancestral tree.

The elven elder frowned deeply, his expression becoming unusually serious.

“The core of the Ancestral Tree has bred abyssal worms,” he said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Isabel's body trembled slightly.

She couldn't believe it, but the elder's words struck her heart like a hammer blow.

“We must destroy the anchor point as soon as possible, otherwise the Ancestral Tree will be completely corrupted by the Abyss,” Mivi said. “Isabel, please trust us, we will not let the Elven race lose the Ancestral Tree.”

Isabel took a deep breath, looking at the ancestral tree before her, a resolute glint in her eyes.

"I will help you, but please be careful not to damage the other parts of the ancestral tree."

Led by Isabel, the expedition team arrived deep within the roots of the ancestral tree.

There is a hidden cave there, and the anchor point is located inside the cave.

The cave was filled with a rich magical atmosphere, but it was also mixed with the darkness and evil of the abyss.

David walked to the anchor point, took a deep breath, and prepared to begin destroying it.

However, at that moment, he suddenly felt a faint fluctuation coming from the core of the ancestral tree.

This fluctuation was very similar to the aura of the abyssal worms, yet it was also different.

David's heart stirred, and he immediately used the power of his Chaos Bloodline to try to establish a connection with this fluctuation.

As he worked, a startling truth gradually emerged in his mind.

It turns out that the Senate had been secretly plotting this conspiracy for a thousand years.

In their quest to control the entire continent, they did not hesitate to plant seeds of abyssal corruption at the roots of the ancestral tree.

These seeds quietly grew inside the ancestral tree and eventually evolved into abyssal worms.

The existence of the anchor point is to accelerate this process, allowing the power of the abyss to completely erode the ancestral tree and the entire elven race.

David told the members of the expedition the truth, and they were all shocked.

Isabel was furious; she never imagined that the Senate would do such a despicable thing to the Ancestral Tree.

“We must destroy the anchor point, and at the same time, we must purge the abyssal worms inside the Ancestral Tree,” David said. “I have a way to assimilate these worms, but this process may trigger the Ancestral Tree’s memories, and we need to be prepared.”

With the help of Isabel and the elven elders, David began the process of assimilating the abyssal worms.

He closed his eyes, and the power in his body began to surge. The power of his chaotic bloodline collided violently with the abyssal aura within the worm's body.

As time passed, the worm began to shrink, eventually turning into a black ball of energy, which was then devoured by David's chaotic bloodline.

However, during this process, ancient images began to appear on the trunk of the ancestral tree. These images depicted the scene of the Senate burying contaminated seeds at the base of the ancestral tree a thousand years ago.

Isabel and the elven elder watched these scenes, their eyes filled with anger and sorrow.

They never imagined that their ancestors would suffer such betrayal and harm.

When the last image disappeared, David had also completed the assimilation of the abyssal worm.

He opened his eyes, and his entire body seemed to be elevated.

He felt a strange connection between himself and the ancestral tree, as if he could feel the ancestral tree's joys and sorrows.

“We have succeeded,” David said. “But this is just the beginning. We still need to continue to expose the true face of the Senate and save this continent.”

The members of the expedition team nodded in agreement, knowing that the road ahead was full of unknowns and dangers.

But as long as they unite as one and forge ahead bravely, they will surely be able to overcome all difficulties and safeguard the peace and tranquility of this land.

With the abyssal worms assimilated by David, the expedition team and the elf members felt a little relieved.

However, they knew that the real challenge was just beginning.

To completely stop the abyss's erosion, the anchor point located at the roots of the ancestral tree must be destroyed.

Isabel stood before the ancestral tree, her eyes filled with determination and resolve.

She knew what this decision meant for the elves, but she also understood that it was to protect their homeland and people.

“We must destroy the anchor point,” Isabel’s voice was clear and firm, “but before that, we need to ensure the safety of the Ancestral Tree and the Elven race.”

Anne stepped forward, a dazzling holy light gathering in her hand.

This holy light emanated a warm and healing aura, as if it could dispel all darkness and evil.

“Let me heal those elves corrupted by the abyss,” Anne said. “Their bodies may be injured, but their hearts remain pure.”

As Annie's holy light shone upon the wounded elves, their wounds began to heal rapidly, and their complexions gradually regained their rosy hue.

The elves looked at Anne with gratitude, their eyes filled with respect and appreciation.

At the same time, Lucia also began to take action.

She erected a shadow barrier, protecting the ancestral tree and the members of the elven race within it.

This barrier can block the pollution and evil aura of the abyss, ensuring that they are not harmed further.

“With this barrier in place, we can safely destroy the anchor point,” Lucia said. “But everyone must remain vigilant; the power of the Abyss should not be underestimated.”

With the help of Anne and Lucia, the expedition team and the Elven members began preparations to destroy the anchor point.

David walked up to the ancestral tree, took out the Silver Moon Pendant, and prepared to embed it into the roots of the ancestral tree.

He obtained this pendant during a previous adventure, and it is said to possess the magical power to draw energy from the abyss.

However, just as David was about to embed the pendant into the ancestral tree, a powerful will suddenly surged back.

This will is filled with darkness and evil, as if it wants to devour all light and hope.

"It's the will of the abyss!" David's expression changed. "It senses the threat and is trying to stop us!"

Faced with the backlash from the will of the abyss, the expedition team and the elven members were undaunted.

They united as one, resisting the encroachment of the abyss.

Anne's holy light and Lucia's shadow barrier intertwined, forming an unbreakable defensive line.

David was equally resolute, using the power of his Chaos Bloodline to engage in a fierce battle with the will of the abyss.

His eyes shone with unwavering determination, as if he were determined to overcome all darkness with his own will.

Just then, Isabel made a surprising decision.

She walked to the ancestral tree and took off the elven crown from her head.

This crown is a symbol of the Elven royal power and also contains the powerful force of the Queen's bloodline.

“For the peace and tranquility of the elves and this land, I am willing to give everything,” Isabel said, “including my crown and the royal bloodline.” With that, Isabel broke off the elven crown and embedded a part of it into the roots of the ancestral tree.

As the crown was inserted, a powerful force surged from within the Ancestral Tree, engaging in a final battle with the will of the abyss.

Under the impact of this force, the will of the abyss finally began to collapse.

It let out a mournful wail, as if expressing its resentment and despair.

But no matter how hard it struggled, it could not change its fate of failure.

Ultimately, the will of the abyss was completely destroyed, and the energy of the anchor point was completely drained by the Silver Moon Pendant.

The ancestral tree regained its former tranquility and peace, and the elves regained peace and hope.

Isabel looked at the ancestral tree and the elf members, her eyes filled with satisfaction and pride.

With the dissipation of the Abyss's will and the destruction of the anchor point, the expedition team and the elven members breathed a sigh of relief for the time being.

However, they knew all too well that the battle was far from over.

The location of the third anchor point remains a mystery, and the threat of the abyss still lurks in the shadows.

In order to find the third anchor point, the expedition team and the elves joined forces to conduct an in-depth investigation.

After several days of searching, they finally found a clue—the third anchor point might be hidden deep underground in the Silvermoon Werewolf Temple.

The Silvermoon Werewolf Temple is an ancient and mysterious place, said to hold untold secrets between werewolves and the abyss.

The expedition team and the Elven members decided to venture deep into the temple to uncover the truth about the third anchor point.

The interior of the temple was dark and damp, with a suffocating atmosphere in the air.

They proceeded cautiously, afraid of disturbing the danger lurking in the shadows.

Suddenly, a deep roar broke the silence, and several ferocious silver moon werewolves sprang out of the shadows and attacked them.

The expedition team and the elven members quickly responded and engaged in a fierce battle with the Silvermoon werewolves.

These werewolves possessed great strength and agility, but with everyone working together, they gradually gained the upper hand.

However, just as the battle was about to end, an unexpected situation occurred.

Elena suddenly stepped forward, her eyes shining with determination.

“I am willing to become the vessel for the blood sacrifice,” Elena said. “The Silver Moon bloodline within me may resonate with the anchor point and help us find its location.”

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this; they knew what it meant.

Blood sacrifice is an ancient and cruel ritual, often used to summon the power of the abyss or to fulfill some evil pact.

But Elena made the decision without hesitation.

“Elena, you can’t do this!” David shouted anxiously, “It’s too dangerous!”

But Elena simply shook her head, her expression unusually resolute.

“This is for everyone, and for our shared future,” Elena said. “I believe we will be able to defeat the abyss.”

At Elena's insistence, everyone began preparing for the blood sacrifice ritual.

They found an ancient altar covered with mysterious runes and patterns.

Elena lay on the altar, closed her eyes, and waited for the ceremony to begin.

As the ritual progressed, the Silver Moon bloodline within Elena began to boil.

She felt a powerful force surging from within her, resonating strongly with the anchor point beneath the altar.

This resonance caused her immense pain, yet her will remained exceptionally strong.

Just as the ceremony was about to reach its climax, David suddenly made his move.

He took out the Book of Erosion from his robes, a mysterious book with the power to alter contracts and rules.

David quickly flipped through the pages, searching for the contractual clauses that could reverse the blood sacrifice.

"Found it!" David shouted, and with a sudden swing of the Book of Corruption, a dazzling light shot towards the runes on the altar.

These runes began to flicker, as if undergoing some kind of dramatic transformation.

At that very moment, the projection of the Abyss Monarch suddenly descended upon the temple.

He roared angrily, clearly extremely displeased with the interruption of the ceremony.

But Lia gave him no chance; she had been leading her beast-like legion waiting outside the temple for a long time.

"Charge in and destroy the altar!" With Lia's command, the beast-like army surged into the temple like a tidal wave.

They engaged in fierce battle with the Abyss Lord's minions, buying precious time for the expedition and the elven members.

David took the opportunity to continue altering the contract terms, his teeth clenched and his forehead covered in sweat.

Finally, with the help of Lia and the beast army, he successfully reversed the blood sacrifice ritual.

Elena's Silver Moon bloodline gradually subsided, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"We did it!" David shouted excitedly. "Elena is saved, and the location of the third anchor point has been revealed!"

Everyone was delighted to hear this, and they all gathered around to congratulate and thank Elena.

Meanwhile, Lia led the beast-transformed legion to continue fighting against the Abyss Lord's minions, buying more time and opportunities for the expedition team and the elven members.

Deep within the temple, they discovered a hidden basement.

This is where the third anchor point is located.

The anchor point emitted an eerie light, as if it were devouring everything around it.

Without hesitation, the expedition team and the elf members immediately launched an operation to destroy the anchor point.

After a fierce battle and arduous efforts, they finally succeeded in destroying the anchor point.

With the disappearance of the anchor point, the threat of the abyss was weakened once again.

After the battle, everyone sat on the ground, exhausted and panting heavily.

They knew that this victory was hard-won and the result of everyone's joint efforts.

Elena's courage and spirit of sacrifice deeply moved and inspired them.

“We did it,” Isabel said with emotion. “We conquered the abyss and protected our home.”

Everyone nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with determination and hope.

With the successful destruction of the third anchor point, the expedition team and the elven members breathed a sigh of relief.

However, they knew that the threat from the abyss had not been completely eliminated and the battle was far from over.

In order to meet the greater challenges that lay ahead, they decided to return to the Senate to seek stronger support and protection.

(End of this chapter)