The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 493 The Crowned Ones of the Astral Wolf Clan

As the icy energy continued to flow in, the Frost Giant Wolf Totem began to undergo astonishing changes.

Its body gradually swelled, its limbs became thicker and more powerful, and a huge elemental wheel appeared on its back.

The roulette wheel is engraved with various elemental symbols and emits a dazzling light.

"This...this is a behemoth form!" David exclaimed in surprise.

He knew that this form only existed in ancient legends, and was the highest realm that the Frost Giant Wolf clan could reach after absorbing enough power.

Just then, the altar suddenly activated, and a powerful force surged from the depths of the earth, resonating strongly with the chaotic energy within David's body.

David felt as if his blood was being ignited, and the chaotic energy within his body began to surge wildly, eventually forming a huge elemental vortex around his body.

This elemental vortex contains the power of four elements—fire, water, wind, and earth—which intertwine and merge to form a new and unprecedented power.

David felt this power and was filled with awe and reverence.

Meanwhile, Cynthia and the other wizards were also observing the altar.

They discovered strange writing on the altar, writing that belonged neither to human language nor to the writing system of any known race.

After some research, they finally recognized the script—it belonged to the extinct Astral Wolf Clan, a mysterious race that once roamed among the stars.

"The crowned one will bear the weight of the world." Cynthia slowly read a line of text from the altar.

Her voice was soft, yet it was filled with a powerful and moving force.

These words were like a lightning bolt piercing through the fog in everyone's hearts, making them understand the true meaning of this altar.

It turns out that this altar was set up by the Astral Wolf Clan to select a crowned figure capable of shouldering the world's responsibilities.

Only when a life form can withstand the test of the altar and resonate with the core of the four elements can it truly become a crowned being and shoulder the responsibility of protecting the world.

David gazed at the frost wolf totem on the altar, a strong sense of mission welling up within him.

He knew that he might be the chosen one to be crowned.

The awakening of this altar is both a test and a summons for him.

In the days that followed, David, along with Cynthia and the wizards, began to delve deeper into the altar and the ruins of the Astral Wolf Clan.

They hope that these discoveries will enable them to better understand the nature of the world and the changing rules, and to prepare for future challenges.

Beneath the walls of Frostwolf City, the ancient altar still stands silently, as if awaiting the arrival of the next crowned one.

It has witnessed the changes in the world and the cycle of history, and it also foreshadows the beginning of a new legend.

In the far north, an unprecedented transformation is quietly taking place.

Mivi, the legendary warrior wielding the Trident of Poseidon, is leading a new exploration of life and power.

Her targets, however, were the Abyss Demon Tree hidden deep within the Dark Forest and the Silver Winged Dragon soaring through the sky.

The Dark Forest, an ancient forest shrouded in mysterious power, has been a forbidden place for countless adventurers since ancient times.

At this moment, Miwei stepped into this unknown territory, her eyes firm and resolute, as if she had already foreseen the challenges and opportunities that were about to come.

As they ventured deeper into the forest, the surrounding scenery became increasingly eerie.

The enormous trees grew in a twisted and contorted manner, their branches and leaves shimmering with an eerie green light, as if some evil force were lurking in the shadows.

However, Mivi did not back down. She gripped the Trident of Poseidon tightly and advanced step by step toward the Abyss Tree.

Finally, in a vast, empty valley, Mivi saw the legendary Abyss Demon Tree.

The tree soared into the clouds, its trunk incredibly thick, its surface covered with dense runes and patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

Mivi stared at the demonic tree, a strong intuition rising within her.

She believed that there must be some special connection between the tree and the Silverwing Dragon.

Without hesitation, she raised the Trident of Poseidon and slashed a deep gash across the bark of the demon tree.

As the trident slashed through, it seemed as if a gash was torn open in the bark of the demon tree, from which a rich life force surged forth.

Mivi seized the opportunity to guide this life force, connecting it with the bloodline of the silver-winged dragon soaring in the distance.

Under Mivi's control, the dragon's bloodline began to seep into the core of the magic tree, intertwining and merging with the tree's life force.

The process was long and painful, but both Mivi and Silverwing Dragon showed amazing perseverance and determination.

They endured the agony of integration, awaiting that moment to arrive.

Finally, when the last trace of bloodline was completely integrated into the core of the Demon Tree, the entire forest seemed to tremble.

Immediately afterwards, an unprecedentedly powerful force erupted from the demon tree, destroying all the surrounding trees.

Under the impact of this force, the Demon Tree and the Silverwing Dragon successfully merged into a brand new life form—the Void Dragon Beast.

This life form possesses the resilience of a magic tree and the agility of a dragon. Its body is covered with dragon scales that shimmer with spatial ripple patterns, exuding a chilling aura.

The moment the Void Dragon was born, it sensed a summons from another dimension.

It was a call from the depths of the void, filled with both temptation and danger.

However, the Void Dragon Beast was not misled by this power. Instead, it took this opportunity to break free from the constraints of the plane and enter the void.

In the void, the Void Dragon encountered a swarm of Void Worms.

These worms are native creatures of the void, possessing a powerful ability to devour.

However, they appeared so small and powerless in the face of the Void Dragon Beasts.

With a mere flap of its wings, the Void Dragon Beast devoured all the worms, further enhancing its power.

Having accomplished all this, the Void Dragon began to demonstrate its awe-inspiring interdimensional combat capabilities.

Using its ability to control space, it instantly teleported above the church's reconnaissance fleet.

These fleets were dispatched by the Church to monitor the situation in the North, but they never expected to encounter such a terrible enemy.

With a single, gentle claw strike, the Void Dragon Beast tore the entire fleet apart.

Those sturdy warships were as fragile as paper before its power. The soldiers on the fleet didn't even have time to react before being swallowed into the void.

This scene shocked the entire North and beyond.

People began to realize that a brand new era had arrived, and the Void Dragon Beast was the pioneer and guardian of this era.

Mivi stood aside, silently watching all of this, her eyes filled with pride and anticipation, because she knew that the life forms she had created would play an even more important role in the future.

With the awe-inspiring appearance of the Void Dragon Beast, the sky of the Northern Territory seemed to be redrawn, and an unprecedented surge of power rippled through the air.

On this turbulent land, Cynthia, the mysterious woman with the nine-tailed fox totem, is quietly brewing an even grander transformation.

Cynthia stood on the edge of the North, her figure appearing exceptionally tall and mysterious in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Behind her, nine fluffy fox tails swayed gently, each one radiating a faint light, as if containing endless power.

At this moment, her eyes gleamed with determination and anticipation, as if she were about to unveil a long-buried secret.

Suddenly, Cynthia's nine tails began to tremble violently, each tail seemingly coming to life and emitting a dazzling light.

Then, an unbelievable scene unfolded—each fox tail split into twelve mirror images, which, like illusory entities, intertwined to form a giant net in the northern sky.

As these mirror images spread, the landscape of the North began to undergo dramatic changes.

The once solid mountains began to soften and become malleable, as if kneaded by an invisible force; the rushing rivers suddenly flowed upstream, and rain poured back into the clouds from the sky; and gravity lost its usual pattern on this land, with gravity doubling in some places, making it difficult to move, while in other places it seemed to lose its weight, and objects floated gently.

All these changes were under Cynthia's control. She seemed to have become the creator of this world, redefining the rules of the North with her nine-tailed fox totem.

All of this was for one purpose—to create an elemental testing ground where David could freely explore and test new magical rules.

David, the young magical genius, stood beside Cynthia, his eyes sparkling with excitement and curiosity.

He had never seen such a spectacular sight, nor had he ever imagined that he would be able to participate in such a great experiment.

He took a deep breath, feeling the magical fluctuations in the surrounding air, and an unprecedented impulse surged within him.

“Cynthia, this is incredible!” David exclaimed. “I feel that the magical rules here are completely different from the outside world, as if it were a whole new world.”

Cynthia smiled slightly, her eyes filled with tenderness and encouragement.

“Yes, David. This is the dream world I created for you. Here, you are free to experiment with any magical rules you can imagine, without worrying about external interference or restrictions.”

David nodded, his eyes shining with determination.

He knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he had to cherish and make the most of it.

So he began a series of amazing experiments in this elemental testing ground.

He tried to change the direction of the rain, making it weave intricate patterns in the air according to its own will; he made heavy mountains float as if they were light clouds; he adjusted the gradient of gravity to create one amazing spectacle after another.

Each experiment deepened his understanding of magic and strengthened his gratitude towards Cynthia.

However, just as David was basking in the joy of his experiment, an unexpected situation occurred.

At the edge of the illusory realm, tiny cracks began to quietly appear.

A strange magical energy seeped from these cracks, incompatible with the original magical rules of the North, as if it came from another distant dimension.

Cynthia noticed the cracks, and her expression instantly turned serious.

She knew that the appearance of these cracks meant that the stability of the Illusionary Realm was threatened.

If not dealt with promptly, the entire domain could collapse, potentially causing incalculable damage to the North.

“David, we must stop the experiment immediately!” Cynthia said urgently. “The magical energy seeping from these cracks could damage the Illusionary Realm.”

Upon hearing this, David immediately stopped his experiment, a look of worry appearing on his face.

"What happened? Where did these cracks come from?"

Cynthia shook her head, her eyes filled with confusion.

“I’m not sure either. But I can sense that these energies are completely different from the magical rules of the North. They seem to come from a more advanced and complex plane.”

David frowned; he knew the seriousness of the problem.

If the Illusionary Realm truly collapses because of these cracks, then all their previous efforts will have been in vain.

Worse still, this could have catastrophic consequences for the North and the entire magical world.

“We must find a way to repair these cracks!” David said firmly. “Cynthia, do you have any suggestions?”

Cynthia pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I think we might need to rely on some external help. The magical energy seeping from these cracks is too powerful and complex; the two of us alone may not be able to completely repair them."

David nodded; he understood what Cynthia meant.

They need to find more allies and helpers to jointly address this challenge.

So the two began to discuss their strategy, their eyes filled with determination and courage.

Because they know that only by uniting can they overcome the current difficulties and protect this hard-won illusory realm.

With the appearance of cracks at the edge of the Illusionary Realm, David and Cynthia are facing unprecedented challenges.

Meanwhile, on this turbulent land, another mysterious force is quietly awakening.

Deep in the North, an ancient magic tree stands silently, its roots deeply embedded in the earth, as if intimately connected to the soul of this land.

At this moment, these roots are trembling in a strange way, as if sensing some distant call.

David stood beneath the magic tree, his eyes flashing with curiosity and wariness.

He could sense that there was some subtle connection between him and the demonic tree.

This connection, it seems, is leading him into an unknown abyss.

Suddenly, David's expression changed drastically, and his eyes revealed unbelievable horror.

Through the roots of the demon tree, he actually sensed a familiar yet terrifying presence—the remnant soul of the Ice Demon Lord whom he had once slain.

(End of this chapter)