The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 643 Devouring God Spore
David stared at the enormous spore, his eyes flashing with complex emotions—worry, anger, and determination.

He gripped the phase dagger tightly, his crimson armor gleaming faintly in the dim light, like a guardian of the light of hope.

“This is the source of all corruption and destruction,” he said in a low voice, his voice heavy. “It must be stopped to halt the spread of the spores.”

Sophia walked slowly to David's side, her silver eyes as if frozen, her lips trembling slightly beneath her veil: "This is the product of the fusion of the power of the 'Fallen Star' and the Abyss Corruption Seed... powerful and dangerous."

The more energy of the laws it absorbs, the more its power expands, and the faster it spreads.

Sylvia's gaze was sharp, and the crystal staff in her hand gleamed with a cold light. "We must formulate a precise attack plan."

Any rough impact could provoke the spores and trigger an uncontrollable explosion.

Lena calmly added, "I will set up an ice and snow blockade formation to limit the spread of the spore energy."

Sylvia, you and Sofia will be in charge of the outer defenses. I will assist David in focusing on the core strikes.

David nodded, took a deep breath, raised the phase dagger, concentrated his entire will, and gathered the remaining divine power in his body into the weapon.

A dazzling crimson-gold light shot out from the tip of the dagger, like the first rays of dawn piercing through the darkness.

He strode forward and swung his sharp blade at the surface of the "God-Devouring Spore".

In an instant, a blazing wave erupted, but it was easily blocked by the spore's hard outer shell.

The phase dagger collided with the corrosive crystal, producing a metallic scraping sound and a low vibration. A strong rebound force surged into David's arm, but he gritted his teeth and did not back down.

Sophia cast a spell nearby, her hands swirling with dark blue and blackish-purple energy, channeling shadow power into the attack wave in an attempt to shake this terrifying being.

However, even with the combined force surging like a tidal wave, it failed to penetrate the hard outer shell of the spore even slightly.

"It is immune to our direct attacks."

Sophia's voice carried a rare pallor and helplessness, "The fusion of the fragments of evil and the corrupted seed of the abyss has given it extremely strong self-healing abilities and countermeasures."

Sylvia frowned as she brandished her long staff, rapidly drawing complex arrays of runes on the ground.

A net of icy runes rose from the ground, freezing the surrounding space to slow the spread of the miasma.

"We cannot fall into the trap of direct confrontation; we need to find weaknesses."

Lena formed hand seals, and a streak of silver-blue frost sword shadow swept through the air, weaving an invisible barrier around it. "Sealing array activated! Continue the suppression!"

The air was thick with a sense of oppression and danger, but no one showed any fear.

They cooperated with each other, using precise tactics to probe the weaknesses of the Devouring God Spore, and constantly adjusted their offensive and defensive rhythm.

Time passed in the tense confrontation, with each attack carrying enormous risks.

The malevolent miasma constantly eroded their spirit and body. Team members struggled from time to time due to the poison's effects, but no one retreated even a step.

Sophia suddenly stared at the data flow in the matrix core projection and whispered, "Commander, I have detected special rune network connections inside the 'Nest'."

This could be the source of control or traction forces; if it could be severed or disrupted, it could potentially slow down the growth rate of the 'God-Eating Spore'.

David's expression was solemn, yet tinged with a glimmer of hope. "Then let's split into two groups. I'll personally lead the team to hold them off from the front, while the rest of us will concentrate our firepower to find and destroy those connection points!"

The action unfolded quickly.

Sylvia led a group of priests deep into the complex and steep outer crevices, using her staff to release holy light to dispel the corrupting shadows, while simultaneously scouting the rune connection lines.

Lena used frost elements to block the path and protect the team from the miasma.
Sophia moves among the shadows, using shadow magic to protect and eliminate lurking enemies.

David stood before the entrance to the nesting site, gripping his dagger tightly, and roared, "Give it your all! We cannot allow this rampage to become the end of the world!"

The howling wind echoed his voice, reverberating throughout the dark and forbidden area.

Clad in crimson-gold armor, he stood like a messenger of dawn at the forefront of the dark, raging waves, determined to tear this chaos apart and restore balance!
As the forces of all parties intertwined and operated, the enormous "God-Devouring Spore Embryo" became increasingly restless.

Not far away, the corrupted larvae wriggled and roared, charging even more frantically at the surrounding barrier, like enraged monsters yearning to tear their restraints and regain their freedom!
Its slowly rotating body rippled with intense corrupting energy, breathing in and out the aura of destruction and rebirth as if inhaling and exhaling.

David stood before the spore embryo, gazing at this alien life form, his heart churning with turbulent emotions.

The most elite Divine Punishment Army and priests were gathered around, their faces solemn and fully armed, yet they all felt an invisible pressure surging into the depths of their hearts like a tide.

Suddenly, a chilling and eerie aura emanated from the Devouring God Spore, a dark signal that distorted cognition and corroded thought. Like a dense black fog, it rapidly spread to every corner, eroding people's consciousness into a chaotic, abyss-like state.

Along with this cognitive pollution, the accompanying Divine Punishment Army suddenly showed fear, their eyes flashing with a look of loss of control and madness.

They all dropped their weapons and, as if manipulated, turned to attack their former comrades who had been fighting alongside them.

The battlefield instantly descended into chaos, spreading rapidly like a plague.

"They've been corrupted!" Lena shouted coldly, her silver-blue frost robes billowing in the wind as she swiftly formed hand seals to create an ice barrier, temporarily isolating the chaotic crowd.

"We must bring the situation under control as soon as possible, otherwise this battle will completely spiral out of control!"

Hill gripped his blood-stained longsword tightly, his eyes filled with unwavering resolve. He fought valiantly against the defecting soldiers, yet he also had to constantly observe the changing tides of battle.

"David, we need backup! The situation is more serious than we thought!"

At that moment, a dazzling starlight streaked across the sky from afar. It was Cynthia, clad in a robe of radiant starlight, like the most intense and dazzling point of light in the night sky. Every step she took created ripples of starlight, stirring up waves of hope in the silent space. She strode into the center of the battlefield, raising her arms high to shimmer with brilliant runes flowing across the heavens.

A massive barrier, woven from pure star energy and shimmering with a blend of gold and blue light, suddenly formed, isolating the contaminated population and simultaneously blocking the spreading ripples of cognitive corruption.

"Purify your soul with the power of starlight!" Cynthia chanted the ancient incantation, her silver hair fluttering in the wind beneath her robes, each syllable imbued with unwavering conviction.

"No amount of corrupting toxins can penetrate this barrier!"

The contrast between the inside and outside of the barrier is striking: the guardians inside have firm gazes and even breathing.

Externally, strife raged and shadows spread, while the Devouring God Spore slowly swirled in the center, emanating an even more suffocating and ominous aura.

Cynthia gazed at the area on the earth where the darkness was growing stronger, and she said softly, "This 'nest' not only relies on the power of corruption for nourishment, but also needs a kind of 'fallen divinity' as its activation source."

She paused for a moment, then lightly touched an ancient badge she wore on her chest with her fingertips. "It was this ancient dark power that tore apart the laws of order, allowing these fragments of evil to take hold and thus give birth to the terrifying 'God-Eating Spores' we see today."

David frowned and replied in a deep voice, "If we cannot cut off the source of 'fallen divinity' activation, even if we suppress it temporarily, we will be overwhelmed by the backlash."

This force is ever-present and a major problem we urgently need to solve.

Sophia calmly analyzed: "We can try to use the 'Law Analysis Matrix' in conjunction with special runes to disrupt its mental connection, but it requires the coordinated operation of top wizards and mechanical experts, otherwise it is very easy to produce the opposite effect and cause the system to crash."

Sylvia continued, "My priesthood is preparing a holy seal ceremony, which can provide the Matrix with strong spiritual support and a stable flow of magic."

However, the entire process must be conducted in an absolutely safe environment; otherwise, any loophole could allow malicious intent to retaliate.

While adjusting the Frostblade, Lena kept an eye on the remaining miasma on the enemy side: "I will lead the Watchers to provide cover and support for the ritual, while continuously suppressing the spread of the corruption so that the enemy cannot get close enough to disrupt our weaving of the sealing chain."

The air condensed into frost patterns, leaving layers of runic marks on the snow-covered earth.

This is a grand battle where faith, magic, and technology converge and intertwine, a glimmer of hope for the multiverse order on the verge of collapse.

A myriad of complex data and magical feedback leaped and danced on the "Law Analysis Matrix" projection screen, with various colored rune links intertwined like a magnificent galaxy.

Arcane ripples flowed smoothly, creating an indestructible protective net for the space while precisely locating the core veins of corrupted energy.

Sylvia stood before a dimly lit stone wall, her long staff held lightly in her hand. Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her face was pale and solemn.

Her companions behind her were focused on performing a holy seal ritual around the core of the "Law Analysis Matrix" in an attempt to disrupt the connection between the Devouring God Spore and the Fallen Divinity, but this tension did not dispel the unease hidden within her.

Suddenly, a strange energy emanated from the depths of the spore core. It was a dark power that penetrated deep into the soul and eroded consciousness, enveloping Sylvia like invisible chains.

Her eyes suddenly became cloudy, the silvery light instantly fading and replaced by a layer of cold purple shadow.

“Master…” Sophia sensed something was wrong and stepped forward to try to wake her, but saw Sylvia’s lips part slightly, uttering a cold whisper: “The blood of life will be used by me…”

The heavens and earth seemed to freeze, and the whisper contained a forbidden curse mark woven from fallen stars and the chaos of the abyss, causing the corrosive aura to surge suddenly.

The surrounding runes gradually dimmed, and countless soul imprints surged toward Sylvia like a tide. The struggle in her eyes gradually faded, while the power of control grew stronger.

David frowned and rushed forward to cast a spell to help, but the twisted force was like an indestructible barrier, blocking all external forces.

He brandished the phase daggers with both hands, attempting to break free of the restraints with ancient holy runes, but to no avail.

“Hill…come back quickly!” Sophia cried out urgently, but her voice was swallowed by the darkness, leaving only an echo in the empty corridor.

Meanwhile, on her sickbed far away, Liya's expression suddenly changed. The emerald green runes within her body surged and shattered like a spring, powerless to resist the invasion from the spiritual space.

A faint but resolute ray of light slowly emanated from her body; it was the last glow of pure life-giving blood flowing outward, guided by some mysterious force.

Before anyone could react, a blurry figure appeared beside Lia's bed. It was Sylvia, who was under control!
She lightly touched Liya's forehead with her finger, and a sinister and mysterious power transformed into tentacled black-purple ropes, drawing life essence from Liya's body and injecting it into the core of the spore embryo!
The air suddenly froze, as if time itself had abruptly stopped flowing between heaven and earth.

The crowd was filled with shock and anger, yet they were helpless. They watched as the injected power flowed into the giant black spore like a torrent, instantly unleashing a blazing, scarlet flame-like heat wave!
"The spore... has awakened!" Lena shouted, her body radiating icy blue energy that merged with the surrounding winter winds. "Prepare to engage—"

However, this awakening is far more profound than any previous proliferation of evil thoughts.

A fissure appeared in the core of the spore, and what burst forth from within was a humanoid body covered in thick, dark purple shark scales and radiating a chilling aura!
It was tall and imposing, slowly rising to its feet like an ancient sea beast awakening. Its entire body was covered in dark, decaying textures, and with each breath, it caused the laws of order to fluctuate and distort, like a giant wave in a chaotic torrent.

This is the evolved form of the spore embryo—the "Corrupted Divine Body." It is not only an entity of evil thoughts and a rebel against order, but also an unstable factor that will soon unleash a catastrophe across multiple realms!
David's eyes widened, his crimson armor trembling like metal chains due to the intense pressure.

"It... actually possesses the appearance of a demigod! We are facing an extraordinary being!"

Sophia's face was deathly pale, but her gaze grew even more resolute. "This is a new threat formed by the fusion of the power of the Chaos Abyss and the birth of life under the dominion of the Fallen Star's will. We must unite all resources, faith, and technology to use all our strength to suppress it!"

Lena slowly raised her sword, its silver-blue blade reflecting the icy cold. "No matter the cost, I will protect this pure land!"
We will not allow this rotten beast to trample on our beliefs!

But just as everyone was preparing to charge, the "Corrupted God Body" stretched out its enormous claws and released a shockwave with destructive force.

Its deafening roar shook the entire space, causing the earth's veins to tremble. The diverse and complex runes instantly disintegrated and reassembled into a new malicious grid, blocking the attackers from entering!
The battlefield instantly descended into extreme crisis, and everyone felt the shadow of death looming over them. David gritted his teeth, raised his dagger, and shouted, "Hold the line! We can't let it break through the blockade!"

Sophia closed her eyes and concentrated, drawing upon the remaining chaotic flames within her body to resonate with the fallen stars, transforming herself into a blazing vortex of fire to resist the surrounding attacks.

At the same time, she wove a protective barrier with strands of silver-blue shadows to shield the team from mental oppression and the invasion of miasma.

Although Sylvia's soul was emptied by control, her body still retained traces of the holy light bestowed by the priestly ritual, which became a fleeting but crucial opening for others to exploit when attacking.

(End of this chapter)