Wizard: Stronger through Marriage Chapter 1220 - 565: Awakening of the Ruins_2

"If the Power of the Pillar God comes under control again.

It will bring about a cataclysmic disaster.

But if guided correctly.

Perhaps it can reverse this catastrophe.

I will help you accomplish the awakening of the Holy Artifact.

But the cost will be beyond your imagination..."

The atmosphere inside and outside the hall suddenly tightened.

The air was thick with tension and a sense of crisis.

David and the descendant of the Star Priest exchanged a determined glance.

Then quickly set up a defensive formation.

The mages released protective barriers.

Enveloping the mural and mysterious runes behind them in a layer of pale blue light.

The assassination squad infiltrated the hall like ghosts.

They were silent.

Yet swiftly dispersed.

The leader led several elite assassins straight to the main hall where the Priest was.

While the others set ambushes in the corridors.

Attempting to cut off reinforcements.

"Hold the formation!"

David commanded.

"Mages prepare to cast binding spells.

We cannot let them easily approach the Star Priest!"

As the team slowly advanced.

Blades flickered with a cold gleam.

The Shadow Stealth Technique confounded the expedition team with illusions.

The mages cast Elemental Magic.

Interweaving flame and frost into a shield.

Simultaneously using the Power of the Stars to gather mysterious spells to block the enemy’s advance.

The battle was fierce and ruthless.

The assassins were agile.

Each strike brimming with lethal intent.

David wielded his Giant Sword.

Carving a bloody path amidst the chaos.

His resounding roar bolstered his companions.

And intimidated his adversaries.

Meanwhile.

The descendant of the Star Priest did not retreat.

He murmured ancient spells.

Blue energy surged endlessly within him.

He raised the Soul Key high above his head.

A radiant beam burst forth from the Crystal.

Resonating with the Holy Artifact fragments.

At that moment.

The frescoes on the hall’s walls suddenly came alive.

Countless flowing starlights converged into a massive energy vortex.

Dispersing the chaos.

The assassin leader was forced back several steps by the intense shockwave.

He glared angrily:

"I didn’t expect you to have such a trump card!"

As the battle reached its climax.

An unusual wave emanated from deep underground.

The earth shook violently.

The foundation of the hall seemed affected by some ancient force’s activation.

Amidst the swirling dust.

A long-hidden stone door slowly opened.

Revealing a dark passage leading to an unknown abyss.

"This is..."

Reina hurried over anxiously.

"The legendary entrance to the ’Star Source’!

It’s where the Origin Power resides.

But it’s also extremely perilous!"

The entrance to the Dark Abyss resembled a gaping maw.

Swallowing every bit of light from the expedition team.

David gripped the Soul Key tightly.

Leading the group slowly into that unknown darkness.

Reina followed closely behind.

Using the remaining magic torches to dispel the thick shadows around.

The air in the passage was cold and damp.

The ground was slippery and covered with ancient runes.

These runes seemed to silently narrate the secrets of the Star Source’s sealing and guarding.

The descendant of the Star Priest chanted ancient spells in a low voice.

The entire passage was instantly suffused with an eerie blue glow.

Illuminating their path.

"This is no ordinary place."

Mage Erin cautiously surveyed the surroundings.

"Every step is filled with trials and dangers."

However.

Just as they ventured several hundred meters deep.

A hard crashing sound came from behind—

The assassin squad had reached the entrance.

They used Stealth Techniques and Magic Traps to block the escape route.

A close combat battle was inevitable.

David swung his sword, killing several assassins.

But their numbers always outmatched them.

Just as the situation became critical.

An assassin suddenly showed a strange expression.

Fear and struggle flashed in his eyes.

"No... We can’t let the mastermind succeed!"

He said, turning to attack his companions.

Causing chaos.

This unexpected internal conflict caught both sides off guard.

And gave the expedition team a brief moment to catch their breath.

The descendant of the Star Priest seized the opportunity to guide everyone through an Energy Barrier.

Temporarily sealing the rift.

"This power originates from the depths of the Source.

But at the same time.

That evil is also awakening."

His expression was solemn.

"We must quickly find the core.

Otherwise, it will be too late."

Deep into the end of the tunnel.

They arrived at a massive circular hall —

The location of the Power of the Stars’ source.

A giant crystal floating in mid-air emanated a dazzling blue light.

Beating rhythmically like the heart of the cosmos with energy.

Around the crystal.

Was a complex and vibrant magic array.

Constantly rotating and flowing.

Like a magnificent miniature of the cosmic operational mechanism.

"The power of the holy artifact lies here."

Reina murmured.

"But if touched rashly.

It will trigger a catastrophic reaction."

Just as they were preparing to conduct the ritual to unseal the holy artifact’s energy.

A low roar came from the other end of the hall.

A twisted dark aura emerged.

A massive creature, formed by shadows and void, suddenly appeared.

It was a guardian twisted by the fallen power of the Pillar God.

With the mission to destroy everything.

Within the hall of the Power of the Stars source.

The battle of darkness and light had reached a boiling point.

The monster formed by shadows and void let out a deafening roar.

Its enormous claws sliced through the air.

With murderous intent aimed directly at David.

David evaded the attack with his agile movements.

He swung his sword, striking the creature’s void-formed body.

But as the claws slashed, they tore apart pieces of fractured space in the air.

"Everyone, be careful.

It can disrupt the law of space!"

Mage Erin loudly reminded.

The descendant of the Star Priest calmly gazed at the crystal.

He chanted ancient spells.

The Soul Key emitted a dazzling light.

Resonating with the floating crystal.

Reina manipulated elemental magic.

Weaving a protective barrier at the edge of the battlefield.

To buy time for their allies.

Just as everyone was resisting with all their might.

David suddenly felt a strong tremor from the Soul Key.

A familiar and deep voice echoed in his mind:

"O brave one.

You have touched the truth.

But the fall of the Pillar God is not a coincidence.

It is manipulated by the ancient god race.

They are attempting to reshape world order through this."

"Ancient god race?"

Reina exclaimed.

"Could it be... the cause of the creation of the Pillar God’s power source?"

The descendant of the Star Priest nodded:

"Yes.

They use the Pillar God as a puppet.

To incite conflict and destruction.

To control the cosmos energy.

But the true mastermind is hidden deep within this power—

An entity beyond time and space.

They infiltrate reality through dreams, visions, even human will."

The monster grew increasingly ferocious.

A violent attack interrupted the conversation.

Knocking David back several steps.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

His eyes growing more determined:

"No matter who is behind this.

We must stop them!"

The team regrouped.

Channeling all their power into the Soul Key and floating crystal.

With the final incantation from the descendant of the Star Priest.

A brilliant beam of light shot out from the center of the crystal.

Like the cosmic heart releasing purifying force.

The guardian shrieked as it shattered into countless streams of light.

Engulfed by the purifying power.

But at this moment.

All around the hall appeared countless rippling transparent shadows—

They were soul fragments of those once controlled or fallen by the ancient entity.

They softly told their stories and pain.

Hoping to warn the living not to repeat their mistakes.

"This is a warning.

Also redemption."

The descendant of the Star Priest whispered.

"Only by truly understanding and respecting the laws of the cosmos.

Can we protect the future."

With the last trace of shadow dissipated.

The hall returned to peace.

The floating crystal slowly descended.

Merging with the Soul Key into a new holy artifact.

Its pure energy would become a crucial barrier against darkness in the future.

And the exploration team had gone through trials of life and death.

Not only did they protect the world.

They also unraveled a millennium-spanning mystery.

Just as they were preparing to return to the surface.

A traitorous assassin quietly approached.

He handed a scroll to David:

"This is secret information I stole from the mastermind...

Your mission.

Is not yet over."

Dawn was still faint.

The earth was enveloped in a thin layer of mist.

The distant skyline was dyed crimson.

As if a bloody dawn was slowly approaching.

The exploration team had just returned from the abyss of the Power of the Stars.