The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 644 Chaos Trial
"Seize the opportunity!" David shouted. "Concentrate your firepower on those connection points and weaken their lifeline bit by bit!"

The earth began to crack, and dark vortexes of abyssal corruption and chaotic energy surged within the fissures, threatening the stability of the entire multiverse order.

David stared at the enormous, corrupted divine body and felt an unprecedented sense of oppression.

That creature not only possessed the power of fallen stars and abyssal chaos, but was also constantly replicating the invaluable chaotic power remaining within David's body.

The corrupted divine body was surrounded by violently fluctuating energy, and with each breath it seemed to be devouring the most primal power in the world.

“It’s mimicking my power,” David said, gripping the phase dagger tightly, his brow furrowed with seriousness.

"If it is not contained soon, it will use my chaos as a foundation to cause even greater destruction."

Sophia stood beside him, her silver eyes flashing with a light that intertwined fire and ice: "Commander, this replication is not only about power, but also about imitating our tactics and the way we apply the laws. We are not just facing a monster, but a new enemy that combines wisdom and strength."

Sylvia approached slowly, her face showing an unprecedented determination. "The priesthood has been working diligently to prepare the holy seal array, and has also prepared multiple soul purification rituals to prevent the evil from spreading further."

Lena calmly surveyed her surroundings, her silver-blue armor reflecting a chilling, wintery aura: "The Frost Watchers have begun to set up multiple layers of containment barriers, but we need to improve our combat effectiveness to deal with the variables that those clones may bring."

The situation was urgent, and the atmosphere inside the New Rainbow Bridge City Council Hall was heavy as lead.

David stood at the conference table, pointing to the constantly flashing and spreading black damaged area on the holographic projection, and said, "This battle is no longer just about guarding the border. We must take the initiative and control the situation."

His voice was powerful and resonant, echoing in the hearts of everyone in the hall: "Activate the 'Chaos Ladder Trial Grounds'."

This is a platform we secretly built years ago to train the Divine Punishment Army to fight against extreme mutations and corrupted forces. Now it's time to put them to the real test.

Cynthia nodded gently, her star-patterned robes flowing as her fingertips traced radiant runes:

"The Chaos Staircase combines ancient magic with technological advancements, simulating multi-level mental and physical challenges, making it an essential training ground for cultivating top warriors."

The lights in the conference hall flickered on and off as the holographic projection switched to a massive three-dimensional structure.

It is composed of countless intricate and interwoven staircases, winding and extending like connecting nodes in different dimensions.

"Each layer corresponds to a different level of law distortion and intensity of mental erosion,"

David continued to explain, "This time we will conduct special training on the 'Corrupted God Body' clones to improve the Divine Punishment Army's ability to fight against mutations."

Hill clenched his fists, his eyes burning with an indomitable spirit.

"I will select the best soldiers to form an elite commando team and personally lead the training. No matter how difficult it is, we must be prepared to face the next round of fierce battles!"

Lena said in a deep voice, "The Frost Watchers will provide exclusive Frost Array assistance, making the training closer to the actual combat environment, while strengthening mental defense capabilities."

Sophia offered a technical support solution: "I will assist in developing specialized magical equipment to counter the unique skills of the Spore Replicas, while also optimizing the array to improve team collaboration efficiency."

As the decisions were gradually implemented, various departments became busy.

Mechanical experts debugged a new training device that combines ancient runes with modern technology;
Members of the Wizarding Alliance wove intricate magical arrays to provide an environmental simulation for the trials;

The Life Priest continuously reinforces the spiritual purification spell.

On the outskirts of New Rainbow Bridge City, a massive building complex rises from the ground—the core tower of the "Chaos Ladder Trial Grounds".

Towering into the clouds, composed of silver-white mechanical pillars and dazzling runic spheres, with countless complex circuits and psionic loops interwoven and operating, the entire space is filled with a breathtaking yet exhilarating atmosphere.

Hill led hundreds of elite soldiers into the training ground. Their faces were resolute, and each of them knew that this was not only a test of their physical limits, but also the most severe test of their souls and wills.

As the signal was activated, beams of light spread out from the center, guiding them up the winding, spiraling stairs.

These staircases seem to be alive, constantly changing their shape and properties, from fiery lava to icy valleys, and then to foggy mazes. Each level fully tests the soldiers' ability to resist extreme environments and mental erosion.

During the training process, those spore-embryonic replicas were simulated by high-level arcane projections. They acted strangely, attacked fiercely, and possessed the characteristic of constantly imitating and evolving.

The training puts participants under immense pressure, but it also forces them to push their limits and continuously improve their counter-attack skills and teamwork.

Lena led the Watchers to provide flank support, using ice and snow magic to build a solid barrier and healing enchantment for the assault team, rescuing people on the verge of collapse in critical moments, and keeping the entire team in a highly efficient combat state at all times.

Sophia continues to develop new Shadow equipment, injecting more powerful destructive force into the young wizards on the front lines. At the same time, she uses her own experience to guide everyone on how to effectively integrate the power of the Fallen Star to deal with the threat of the Spore Embryo, rather than being devoured and controlled by it.

As the commander behind the scenes, Cynthia conducts detailed analysis of each soldier's performance by observing the global data stream and infuses them with faith and courage using the power of starlight.

This makes the team, forged by human will, shine like a brilliant galaxy, never giving up even when facing the darkest abyss!
As time passed, the challenges on the "Stairway of Chaos" became increasingly fierce, but with each breakthrough, they gradually mastered how to deliver a fatal blow to the weaknesses of the spore replicants, and also learned to resist the fearful illusions brought about by cognitive pollution.

One after another, warriors emerged from the trials, becoming true guardians of order and the steel Great Wall on the last line of defense in the mortal era!
Meanwhile, the outer perimeter of the new Hongqiao City was surrounded by reinforced barriers.

The "Law Analysis Matrix" continues to operate, and the unbreakable grid of order it constructs firmly suppresses the spread of the spores, buying valuable time for the frontline troops to launch a counter-offensive.

This city has become an impregnable fortress, a beacon of hope shining in the night sky!

David stood at the window of the command center, gazing at the snow-covered border wilderness in the distance.

Though there was worry in his eyes, there was even more determination. He knew that the road ahead was full of thorns, but only by moving forward fearlessly could he create a future.

The core of the spore writhes violently, emitting a putrid miasma that distorts the surrounding space like a shattered mirror.

The enormous "corrupted divine body" was slowly moving around. Wherever its massive body stepped, the earth cracked open like an abyss, and blackish-purple energy devoured all life and order.

Lena, clad in silver-blue armor, stood before the path of the spore embryo's movement, like an ice queen.

She gripped the Frost Sword, its blade gleaming with a blinding cold light in the darkness, causing the surrounding air to rapidly cool to below absolute zero. Frozen ice crystals formed a fine shield around her, like a silver spiderweb, enveloping her within.

Her gaze was solemn and unwavering.

"Absolute Zero - Freeze everything that is rampant!" Lena shouted, and an unparalleled chill was suddenly released, bursting forth from the tip of the sword and rapidly covering the path in front of the spore embryo like an endless cold current.

Space seemed to freeze time; every wisp of miasma and every nascent evil spirit was instantly condensed into heavy crystals.

The movement of the spore embryo was forcibly suppressed. Its huge body, wrapped in blackish-purple shark scales, let out a low growl and trembled under the cold pressure.

But it did not back down. Instead, it slowly raised its massive claws and unleashed a furious attack on Lena's sealing formation.

"Boom!" A deafening roar echoed deep within the corridor as the thick, tough divine armor, as solid as cast iron, was struck by sharp claws. Cracks spread rapidly, accompanied by a roar that sent debris flying in all directions.

The armor, as hard as a mountain, could not withstand the heavy, destructive force of the blow and was shattered into pieces that scattered in all directions.

Lena was thrown back several steps by the strong shockwave. Pain flashed across her face, but her gaze remained sharp and resolute.

The silver-blue sword tip slashed through the air as she unleashed the final wave of extreme cold with all her might, "You can't make me retreat!"

However, at that moment, a suffocating dark purple energy pierced through the biting frost and escaped from the shattered armor remains. It was the remnant of Lena's powerful divine power, which also became new nourishment coveted by the corrupted divine body.

Sophia's pupils contracted sharply. She sensed that this power carried not only pure life force, but also a newly emerging chaotic flame formed by the mixture of special fallen star energy.

"We can't let it spread!" A resolute glint flashed in her eyes as she leaped into the arena at top speed.

A spell of interwoven azure and dark purple magic surged from Sophia's fingertips, and a blazing chaotic flame instantly devoured the dissipated divine power.

These flames, as if alive, surged and expanded within Sophia's body, suddenly strengthening her already fragile and wavering spirit.

A layer of silvery-gray shadow surrounds the body, shimmering with cold starlight—this is the first sign of the "Shadow Aurora Form"!

Sophia radiated a cold, eerie light, her eyes gleaming as she gritted her teeth and absorbed the fragments of malevolent intent and the power of the fallen stars.

"We must... take control of this power and prevent it from becoming a source of destruction!"

At this moment, she seemed to break free from her own constraints, intertwining and fusing the origin of chaos and the rhythm of order into her flesh and blood.

Exquisite runes emerged from the skin, flowing like a galaxy, constantly absorbing and transforming corrosive energy, bringing unprecedented explosive potential!

But the price was obvious: a violent tearing sensation came from the depths of his soul, which was the bloodstain left by the struggle of the fallen star's essence against the erosion of rational consciousness.
The body also suddenly depletes its life foundation due to bearing a huge amount of alien power, and each release is accompanied by brief pain and weakness teetering on the edge.

David's expression changed slightly upon seeing this. He understood that this was a double-edged sword, but he had no other choice.

"Sophia, this path is fraught with danger, but only this can turn the tide of the battle! We trust you!"

Sylvia nodded with tears in her eyes: "The priesthood will provide full support, building a holy shield for you and offering spiritual purification spells to alleviate the erosion."

Although Lena had lost her protective armor, she nodded respectfully: "Sophia, I believe in your will and am willing to protect this land with you."

The moment the three looked at each other, the "Corrupted God Body" roared again, its body covered in surging malicious runes, and its huge claws pounced on Sophia, who was casting a spell!
The air suddenly became extremely tense, and high-voltage electric arcs and corrosive miasma swept in all directions along with shock waves!
Sophia, shrouded in a dark blue shadow glow and shimmering with starlight in her "Shadow Aurora Form," forcefully resisted the claw strikes coming from the corrupted god's body, while simultaneously weaving protective magic for her comrades on the battlefield.

Although Lena lost her defensive armor, she still raised her sword and stood at the forefront, her silver-blue blade constantly slicing through the air, fusing the winter frost with her unwavering will into an absolute barrier.

David's gaze was as sharp as an ice blade as he tapped the battlefield holographic image lightly with his fingertips deep within the command center, his brow furrowed.

He clearly sensed that the secret source behind the opponent's power was far beyond his imagination. Once the core of the spore embryo was fully awakened, the multi-dimensional order would face an irreversible catastrophe.

"We must analyze its structure and energy source as soon as possible!" David said in a low voice, his voice tinged with anxiety and heaviness.

At the same time, a nimble figure darted through the chaotic miasma, rushing over from the outer research area.

That was Anne, a young, genius alchemist and expert in bio-magic, her eyes gleaming with a burning thirst for knowledge and a cool, discerning judgment.

She held a crystal data panel, on which complex runes and life codes were constantly projected.

Anne quickly got to work, scanning sporosome samples in the makeshift experimental analysis space.

Surrounding it is a high-level arcane barrier jointly constructed by the Wizard Alliance and the Mechanical Clerics, which prevents external miasma from invading and provides powerful data computing support.

She focused her mind, perfectly merging her unique bio-magical perception with machine analysis, capturing and dissecting the energy flow and structural texture within the giant spore at an astonishing speed.

The projection screen gradually unfolded a three-dimensional map, showing the spore core and its surrounding complex structure.

“This is not simply a combination of malice and abyssal corruption,” Annie frowned slightly, “it contains an ancient and extremely rare bloodline power…”

'Alpha Bloodline, the Wolf King!'

This discovery shocked everyone. Sylvia gripped her staff and stepped forward, "The bloodline of Wolf King Alpha..."

That is the purest and most powerful source of bloodline among the legendary ancient werewolf clan, said to possess the secret ability to reverse the natural order and strengthen the foundation of life.

David pondered for a long time, his gaze firm, "This explains why the Devouring God Spore can maintain long-term stability in the gap between the power of chaos and fallen stars, and can evolve and replicate rapidly."

Sofia's expression was grave. "If this bloodline resonance cannot be severed, it will become a major driving force accelerating the irreversible collapse of the entire breeding nest and even the border."

Anne nodded in response, "I have already devised a targeted intervention plan. We can use the Silver Moon Ritual to summon the ancient phantom—'The God of the Silver Moon'—to suppress and disrupt the bloodline resonance on a spiritual level, causing it to lose its stable support."

(End of this chapter)