Wizard: Stronger through Marriage Chapter 1219 - 565: Awakening of the Ruins

In the depths of shadow.

Countless eyes are fixed tightly on the land of the Star Pupil Race.

This war is far from over.

A greater storm is quietly approaching...

The dawn’s light filters through the mist and onto the ice field.

Illuminating a silver-blue world.

David and Reina stand on a height, overlooking the entire camp.

The morning breeze brushes past their faces.

Yet cannot dispel the lingering worry in their hearts.

"The enemy won’t give up easily."

David said in a deep voice.

"They have already demonstrated a method to wield power beyond common sense.

We must find a way to counter it as soon as possible."

Reina nodded.

She closed her eyes, sensing the residual Holy Artifact energy within her.

That force is as dazzling as the stars.

But also carries an indescribable heaviness.

"Though the Holy Artifact has been awakened.

It has not fully awakened yet.

We need time.

More importantly,

we need to find the legendary Star Priests.

Only they can guide this power to its peak."

"Star Priests..."

David’s eyes flashed with determination.

"That means we must traverse unknown territories.

Venturing into ancient ruins to find clues."

Meanwhile,

in the distant desolate ruins,

a giant stone gate stands silently.

On the gate are engraved ancient runes.

Messages left from forgotten ages.

Only the purest and most powerful souls can interpret and unlock them.

A team of assassins clad in dark armor, with capes fluttering, silently infiltrated the ruins.

Their movements are agile, equipped with advanced dark weapons.

Every step revealing trained proficiency and ruthless coldness.

They are the vanguard sent by that mysterious figure—

to reawaken the true power of the Pillar God.

The assassin leader slowly reached out to touch the stone gate.

A cold stream of energy flowed at his fingertips.

The runes seemed to respond to his summons, beginning to glow faintly.

But simultaneously a warning mark suddenly appeared,

forcing him back several steps.

"Seems this stone gate’s protection is even more stringent than rumored."

The leader sneered.

"Whatever it takes,

we cannot stop moving forward.

When the Pillar God truly awakens,

that will be our era!"

On the other side,

the reconnaissance team ventured deep into the border wilderness.

There they found it shrouded in an unusual dark mist.

Within the mist, faintly came eerie whispering voices.

The soldiers felt mental stress and fear creeping in.

But relying on strong willpower,

they still brought the intelligence back to the camp.

Faced with one disturbing signal after another,

David convened the leaders and mages to discuss strategies.

They decided to split their forces:

One part staying to guard the core stronghold, ensuring solid defense.

The other part forming an expedition team heading to the ruins to find the Star Priest relics,

and attempt to unravel the mystery of the Holy Artifact seal.

On the eve of departure,

Reina specifically handed David a small, fractured crystal that still emitted a faint glow.

"This is a fragment of the Soul Key left by ancient priests.

It can help you enter the core of the relic.

But remember,

this path is fraught with danger,

perhaps you cannot foresee the future."

David took the crystal,

looked deeply at Reina:

"No matter how dangerous,

I will do my utmost to safeguard this land,

and protect you and everyone who trusts us."

The expedition team set out slowly at dawn.

David led three seasoned warriors and two mages.

Bearing the heavy task of searching for the Star Priest relics and breaking the Holy Artifact seal.

Reina remained in the camp,

continuing to study the Holy Artifact fragments and guard the rear.

Along the way,

the ice field gradually transitioned into barren wasteland.

The air is filled with decay and dead silence.

Beneath their feet lies cracked black stone slabs.

Leftover remnants from ancient civilization.

Every step seeming to tread on the abyss of history.

Evoking a sense of awe.

"Look here!"

A mage pointed to the runes on the slab.

"These runes are similar to the ancient script on the Holy Artifact.

I guess this path leads to the main hall."

David nodded,

ordered everyone to proceed cautiously.

They veered away from mainstream paths,

to avoid any potential ambush by assassins or dark creatures.

Meanwhile,

the assassin team also reached the outskirts of the ruins.

They used dark stealth techniques to silently dismantle traps,

attempting to break the seal on the giant stone gate.

The leader’s face revealed impatience:

"Don’t let these defenses stop our progress.

We need the complete power of the Pillar God revived."

However,

when they forcefully applied power,

a massive backlash erupted,

pushing them back several meters.

The ancient runes on the gate flashed with azure brilliance.

A voice as if from the ancient abyss echoed:

"Without the Star Priest’s order,

cannot be opened."

The assassin leader snorted coldly:

"In that case,

we will personally find that so-called ’Star Priest’!"

Returning to the expedition team,

they finally discovered an entrance to a half-destroyed grand hall—

supposedly where the legendary Star Priests once lived and cultivated.

They lit magic torches burning with blue flames,

and cautiously stepped into the hall, eroded by time yet solemn and majestic.

The interior of the grand hall is filled with relief murals,

depicting the descent of stars, the establishment of cosmic order, and the fall of the Pillar God.

Each vivid scene narrates the truth behind this conflict.

Also hinting at the location of key ceremonies.

Just as everyone was focused on their research,

a low rumble echoed from the depths of the hall.

The walls began to crack.

Countless dust and debris fell.

In the shadows,

a blurry figure gradually emerged—

it is the descendant of the legendary Star Priests.

A person clad in a silver-gray robe, his gaze as deep and calm as the night sky.

"I have finally awaited you."

His voice was calm yet carried an irresistible authority.