Wizard: Stronger through Marriage Chapter 941 - 426: The Dark God’s Residual Will

Yet, as they drew near the altar, a formidable Dark Power erupted, ensnaring them tightly.

Moments later, a profound and commanding voice reverberated through the Divine Hall.

"Intruders, how dare you desecrate my Divine Hall!"

Struggling against the bindings, David declared, "We seek power, not to cause offense."

"Power?"

The voice emitted a chilling chuckle. "You believe mere mortals can command the Dark God's might? What utter folly!"

As the voice faded, the Dark Power within the Divine Hall intensified, churning violently.

An unbearable pressure descended upon David and the three witches, as if their very beings were on the verge of being ripped asunder.

"We must find a way to break free from this oppressive force!" David bellowed.

Aria, Lianna, and Nova, too, exerted their utmost to resist the Dark Power's grip.

At this critical juncture, an idea suddenly struck David.

He focused the Dark Mark residing within him, creating a harmonic resonance with the Divine Remains Crystal.

As this synchronization grew stronger, the Dark Power that bound them began to systematically weaken.

"It's working!" David exclaimed with elation.

Seizing the opportune moment to shatter his restraints, he surged towards the Divine Remains Crystal atop the altar.

However, just as his fingers were about to make contact with the precious crystal, a colossal shadow sprang from beneath the altar, unleashing a ferocious assault upon him.

The shadow moved with blinding speed and wielded extraordinary might.

After a few exchanges, David started to falter, finding himself increasingly pressured.

He surmised that this shadow was likely a lingering manifestation of the Dark God, intent on preventing anyone from claiming the Divine Remains Crystal's power.

"David, be cautious!" Aria and the others cried out, witnessing the peril. They unleashed their attacks upon the shadow, attempting to relieve the strain on David.

Yet, the shadow's power far surpassed their estimations.

Even combining their strengths, the four of them struggled to gain any significant advantage.

The conflict spiraled into a tense stalemate, and the Dark Energy within the Divine Hall grew increasingly agitated due to the ferocity of their battle.

"This isn't working!" David gasped for breath, his voice strained. "We need to find a way to defeat it."

"Perhaps we could attempt to forge a deeper connection with the Divine Remains Crystal," Aria proposed. "Maybe that will unlock a greater power within us."

David considered her suggestion a viable path forward.

He once again drew forth the Dark Mark within his body, channeling all his focus as he pressed towards the Divine Remains Crystal.

This time, he aimed not merely to touch it, but to meld his consciousness with the crystal itself.

As his awareness sank deeper, he witnessed a phantasmagoric tableau—the former glories and subsequent ruin of the Dark God.

He perceived the residual will and immense power of the Dark God, along with its profound yearning and obsession for a resurgence.

"I finally understand..." David's thoughts cleared. "The Dark God's power is not inherently uncontrollable; it hinges entirely on our chosen method of application."

Under David's guidance, Aria, Lianna, and Nova also established a link between their minds and the Divine Remains Crystal.

They began to explore and embrace the Dark God's power, learning to transmute it into a controllable form.

As the four of them harmonized their consciousness, the Dark Energy pervading the Divine Hall started to subside.

The shadow sensed their transformation, and its assaults grew more desperate and frenzied.

However, David and the three witches were no longer the same individuals, easily overcome.

Through their newfound comprehension and command of the Dark Power, they progressively shifted the momentum of the battle in their favor.

Finally, during a climactic clash, David identified a vulnerability in the shadow.

Mustering all his might, he unleashed a decisive blow aimed directly at that weak point.

With a deafening shriek, the shadow began to disintegrate, dissolving into nothingness.

The instant the shadow vanished, David's fingers finally made contact with the Divine Remains Crystal.

At that precise moment, it felt as though the entirety of the Dark World shuddered.

His Dark Mark and the Divine Remains Crystal resonated with an unprecedented intensity. An indescribable power surged forth from the Crystal, instantly engulfing David's consciousness.

Under the force of this surge, David seemed to transcend the very fabric of time and space, finding himself transported to an ancient and enigmatic dimension.

He beheld a vast expanse of starry sky, dotted with innumerable luminous celestial bodies, and at its core lay a colossal black vortex, radiating a palpable Dark Energy.

As his awareness delved deeper, those distant stars gradually unfurled visions—the past splendor and ultimate downfall of the Dark God.

He witnessed how the Dark God, through sheer force of will, had forged this Dark World from the primordial Chaos;

Witnessing the fierce clash between the Dark God and the Light God, David saw how both deities were left grievously injured in the aftermath. Their Souls, it turned out, had fractured into three distinct pieces: one portion merged with the Divine Remains Crystal, another manifested as the shadow remnant encountered previously, and the final shard was immured within an unidentified vessel.

"So, that's the truth..."

David's understanding clicked into place. "The Dark God's power isn't inherently uncontrollable. The crucial part hinges on our ability to locate and reassemble the sealed soul with both the Crystal and the shadow remnant."

Yet, even as David absorbed these recollections, an intense premonition of danger washed over him.

Opening his eyes abruptly, he found himself back within the Divine Hall. Aria, Lianna, and Nova were anxiously observing him, their faces etched with worry.