The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 570 Rainbow Core Element Crisis
Lia nodded silently beside him, maintaining her life link and fully supporting his recovery and regulation process.

As the setting sun cast its golden rays upon the earth, it painted all the broken walls and ruins with a brilliant gold-red hue, creating a striking contrast with the approaching night.

A cool breeze blew by, and everyone's brows were filled with weariness, yet they were determined not to succumb to fate.

They are like human warriors guarding the last ray of dawn, never bowing their heads or retreating even in the face of unknown darkness!
As time passed, the string of pale blue runes on the marble platform seemed to respond to the summons, pulsating with light once more, and illusory totems emerged, vaguely containing a more detailed and complex system of information—

This is the core of the altar's secrets, and also the true mystery behind this war...

“The future… remains full of challenges,” David murmured, gazing at the distant horizon where it gradually blurred and disappeared, an unknown territory awaiting them to gradually uncover the answers.

Now, they have grasped part of the key to unlocking the truth—the “parasitic gene” that comes from the observer’s legacy and also signifies the root of the disaster.

Dusk gradually enveloped the earth, and the clouds hung low in the sky, seemingly suppressing an impending storm.

The distant mountains were shrouded in mist and fog, while the afterglow of the setting sun pierced through layers of clouds, casting its light on the shimmering water and turning the vast expanse of water into a brilliant and deep blue-green ocean.

At this moment, within the most mysterious and magnificent Water Sprite Royal City in the Elemental World, the atmosphere was unusually tense.

The towering palace complex, made of crystal and shimmering with a cold, eerie light in the dark blue glow, is as solemn and majestic as a lighthouse in the deep sea.

However, beneath this tranquility lurks a catastrophe that is about to engulf the entire kingdom, threatening its very survival.

In the central square of the royal city, a huge rainbow crystal stands there, its entire body shimmering with seven-colored light, and every pulse seems to resonate with the entire elemental world.

The Rainbow Core is not only the source of survival and power for the Water Sprites, but also an important link in maintaining the elemental balance.

However, in the past few hours, the rainbow core has been emitting abnormal fluctuations, causing unease among countless guardians and priests.

On the high platform, a woman dressed in a light gauze robe, with a face as gentle as flowing water yet exuding an inviolable and majestic aura, was gazing at the data image floating in front of her—an urgent report signal transmitted remotely by the Star-Eyed Clan.

Her brow furrowed as she lightly touched the abnormal waveform chart on the data projection with her fingertips. Each swipe caused the values ​​to change dramatically, and she clearly sensed the enormous threat lurking behind the data.

"The Lord of Flame Demons... he actually chose this time to launch a surprise attack on our royal city." She murmured softly, her voice as gentle as a breeze on a lake, yet carrying a deep warning.

She is none other than the Water Sprite Queen, Lysir Cherlan, the important ruler hailed as the one who controls the power of water and frost and safeguards the balance of the elements.

“Your Majesty,” a guard rushed over and handed her a secret letter, “the latest news from the Star-Eyed Clan, along with the latest Rainbow Core anomaly data analysis chart.”

Leisher took the letter, a thin but clearly textured data scroll. It depicted complex and shimmering data flow patterns, as well as marked energy crack nodes. These nodes seemed to writhe and extend like tentacles in the dark, each crack touching the core of the rainbow energy, causing unsettling and unsettling vibrations.

She quickly began sending secret commands, her gaze sweeping over each key parameter: "This is an unprecedented catastrophe... We must take immediate action, or the entire elemental realm will descend into irreparable chaos."

With a determined look in her eyes, Leisher slowly turned around and walked to the spacious viewing platform inside the palace. The towering top overlooked the entire royal city through the transparent dome.

A cold wind blew in, like a chilling message from a distant glacier, making one shiver.

But the Queen's resolute expression did not fade in the slightest. She clenched her fist and said, "Summon all the captains of the guard and the high priests for an emergency meeting immediately!"
I must immediately mobilize all available resources to defend against the Lord of Fire Demons' invasion!

The guards respectfully obeyed and ran off to relay the orders, while Rayhill immersed himself in a deeper analysis of the secret message—

The accompanying data charts not only revealed that the Flame Demon Legion had mastered how to tear apart the Rainbow Core defense, but more importantly, they seemed to have quickly adapted to and utilized the mutation effect of the "parasitic gene" through some forbidden technique, which multiplied their attack efficiency!
"These parasitic codes, just as Lena said, have not only polluted our territory but have also been used as weapons by the enemy." The Queen closed her eyes and meditated for a moment. She felt pure and powerful water magic flowing within her body, a stark contrast to the chaotic corruption outside.

"I cannot allow this dark force to devour my people."

Outside the hall, a heated discussion came from the council chamber. Representatives from various factions expressed their concerns and determination, but some also suggested that they must act cautiously and not act rashly, so as not to leave any loopholes for the enemy.

This made the atmosphere at the meeting even more tense. Everyone's face was filled with pressure and a sense of responsibility. Some people had beads of sweat on their foreheads, while others gritted their teeth and stood firm.

An old priest standing nearby spoke slowly. His temples were gray, but he was still vigorous: "Your Majesty, if we are to fight against the Lord of the Flames and his legion, we must use the secret technology in the discovered parasitic codes to strengthen our essential defenses and try to crack their mutation mechanism. Otherwise, the enemy's invasion will inevitably spread to the entire elemental realm."

Leisher nodded, not answering immediately, but turning to the spirit beast on his shoulder—a small water spirit with azure body, scales shimmering with silver light, and sharp, intelligent eyes.

“Akula, we need you to send an envoy to contact the Star-Eyed Clan as soon as possible to request more support.”

A small spirit beast spread its wings and flew over the silvery-white waterfall-like fountain atop the palace. It spread its wings and cut through the air with a clear cry that pierced through space and flew towards distant stars as if penetrating the barrier of time and space...

Meanwhile, in the underground chamber, Lena continued to stare at the projection screen, constantly adjusting the analysis parameters. "We must quickly interpret the chain reaction of the parasitic genes on the overall ecosystem so that we can find a way to resist it."

As she spoke, her fingertips swiftly traced the runes in the void, each rune lighting up as if igniting a spark of hope in the mist.

Eileen sat cross-legged to the side, using frost energy to create a shield to stabilize the environment while silently chanting an ancient incantation to ensure her concentration: "Nothing can stop our will. As long as we work together, there is nothing that cannot be overcome..."

The dawn's light had not yet completely dispelled the night, and the sky of the elemental world was still covered by thick, dark clouds, with the air filled with the pungent smell of fire and gunpowder.

Outside the Water Sprite City, a vast forest was engulfed in flames. The firelight illuminated half the sky, and thick smoke billowed up, swirling ashes and scorched leaves in the wind, like a sea of ​​death slowly spreading.

Within the royal city, the towering crystal palace casts a cold blue light, but this tranquility has long been torn apart by tension and fear.

Inside the hall, Queen Lysir Blue stood before the enormous energy screen, her face grave, her eyes flashing with anger and worry.

She was draped in a sheer, ornate robe, but her shoulders were tense, and each breath carried a barely perceptible tremor. On the screen, a relentless fire was engulfing the forest, the remnant of the Balrog army.

Amidst the raging flames, countless trees collapsed with a deafening roar, their molten remains scattered across the ground.

A squad of fire demon soldiers, with their metallic, icy gazes, swept through the depths of the forest like messengers of hell, mercilessly destroying all life.

"Look there!" Lyshill suddenly pointed to the center of the screen where the fire was burning most fiercely and the smoke was densest. "That's the core of our Sacred Tree. If it's destroyed, our entire elemental system will be paralyzed!"

Beside him, a young guard captain hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty, according to the latest reconnaissance report, the army is approaching the outskirts of the royal city at an extremely rapid pace, and our current defensive forces are insufficient to withstand a full-scale attack."

The Queen's gaze swept across the hall. The guards and priests were pale, some gritting their teeth, others with beads of sweat on their foreheads.

"Time is running out," she whispered. "Immediately activate the emergency teleportation array to transfer critical resources and personnel to the core defense perimeter."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became heavy, and everyone could feel the shadow of death gradually approaching.

Through the towering domed glass windows, a dark red lightning bolt could be faintly seen burning in the distant sky—a harbinger of the fire mage casting "Lava Starburst"—

This is a devastating forbidden technique attack that can instantly tear apart any defense.

Sure enough, not long after, a deafening roar shook the entire royal city's shield, and the atmosphere vibrated like a thunderous explosion.

A massive, intensely hot, sun-like fluid, streaked with fragments of crimson meteors, slammed into the center of the protective shield.

A deep crack instantly appeared on the shield, which was made of pure water magic and ancient runes. The crack snaked out and stretched out, as if it would tear the entire shield to pieces at any moment.

"Emergency! All soldiers, deploy to the damaged area immediately!" Lysir's voice was loud and decisive. She turned and ordered, "Priests, maintain the protective barrier with all your might, reinforce the barrier around the Rainbow Core, and hold this lifeline at all costs!"

The guards quickly assembled, clad in silver-blue armor, and swiftly deployed their formation with fluid grace to confront the ever-approaching army.

The air was thick with the smells of rust, burnt metal, and a faint, ominous acidity. Every swing of their swords, every incantation they cast, carried a chilling or surging power that starkly contrasted with the enemy's fiery fury.

A deafening battle cry echoed through the valley from afar, and countless fire demon soldiers surged in like a tide, trampling trees and life with extreme madness and brutality.

Their piercing screams seemed to penetrate the depths of the soul, causing all witnesses to tremble with fear.

But the water sprite guards showed no fear. They raised their swords and swore an oath, forging an unbreakable human wall with their unwavering will!
Meanwhile, beside a distant teleportation node, a young messenger, his face covered in sweat and his hands trembling, activated a teleportation rune.

Powerful elemental energy surged within him, yet he could not conceal his fear: "Your Majesty! I have opened the teleportation portal; please allow me to evacuate immediately!"

Leisher nodded resolutely, her voice firm yet gentle: "Go! Protect our people. I will personally guard the main temple against the enemy!"

As the runes glowed, a vortex portal gradually took shape, its center rotating like a deep-sea whirlpool. The power was both exciting and unsettling, causing the surrounding air to distort slightly. The drawn-in crowd stepped into it and disappeared without a trace, leaving only a series of residual ripples spreading outwards.

The battle escalated, and the azure rune ripples on the marble platform became intermittent due to the instability of the elemental world, but it still tried to maintain overall stability.

Lena gripped her staff tightly, focusing intently on reinforcing the protective barrier, while Eileen used frost magic to halt the enemy's advance and shield the retreating troops from a fatal impact.

At this moment, the environment is becoming increasingly harsh—the land, scorched by the flames, is cracked, countless lifeless plants wither and die, and the dark clouds in the sky are occasionally pierced by lightning, illuminating the earth.

The storm raged and swept through the ruins, constantly blowing away dust and the atmosphere of death, but it could not conceal the unprecedented sense of crisis facing humanity.

Leahy stood in the very center of the observation deck, her fists clenched tightly, her skin radiating a faint blue light that complemented the seven-colored glow emanating from the enormous rainbow core behind her, making her appear as solemn and inviolable as a goddess entrusted with a destiny.

"We cannot fall, and we will never give in!" Her resolute voice echoed in everyone's ears. "As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we will continue to fight!"

Night quietly descended upon the royal city, and thick clouds, like a heavy black veil, shrouded the entire elemental world.

A fierce wind swept past, carrying ash and stirring up dust and scorched leaves that swirled and tumbled around the crystal palace.

The air was thick with the smell of heat and corrosion, like a warning of impending death.

The enormous rainbow crystal still stands in the central square of the royal city. Although its seven-colored light still flickers faintly, it can no longer conceal the unease and distortion surging within it.

Queen Lehir stood near the Rainbow Core, her clear, watery eyes now filled with worry and tension.

Surrounding her were guards clad in silver-blue armor, their expressions stern, as well as numerous priests holding staffs and looking solemn.

A sense of oppressive tension, almost palpable, hung in the air.

Beside her, Lena frowned as she stared at the magical projection suspended in the air, which reflected countless unpredictable data streams and complex runes like a deep abyss.

With a light touch of her slender fingertips, a series of deep blue lights flashed and jumped rapidly, presenting an unprecedented information structure in her eyes.

“Your Majesty Leahy,” Reina’s voice was low and urgent, “I have just completed the latest sampling analysis of the Rainbow Core data stream.”

She slowly raised her head, her bright eyes reflecting an abyss of darkness. "There are chaotic runes remaining in the coding chain, which means... the Rainbow Core is being eroded by an extremely strong and complex chaotic force."

(End of this chapter)