Wizard: Stronger through Marriage Chapter 977 - 444: The Collapse of the Altar

Under Liliana's protection, David swiftly advanced towards the Master of the Abyss.

He was acutely aware that confronting this formidable foe required uncovering its fundamental weakness.

From his prior observations, David had deduced that the Master of the Abyss's formidable power emanated from the dark altar, along with the runes and sacrifices adorning it.

"Liliana, prepare the sealing magic!" David's voice boomed as he charged forward.

Responding instantly, Liliana began to chant intricate sealing incantations.

Her hands moved in precise patterns through the air, causing the very fabric of space to ripple and a potent sealing force to materialize.

Witnessing this, the Master of the Abyss let out a furious roar, attempting to thwart David's actions.

With a sweep of his arms, he unleashed waves of dark energy, rushing towards David like a violent tempest.

However, employing his exceptional agility and the strength derived from the World Tree, David expertly dodged these assaults, maintaining his relentless advance toward the altar.

Finally, David stood at the altar's precipice.

He drew a deep breath, lifted his longsword, and prepared to strike.

But at that crucial moment, the Master of the Abyss materialized directly behind him, his eyes burning with a malevolent glint fixed upon David.

"You think you can destroy my altar? It won't be that simple!" the Master of the Abyss sneered coldly, his hands lunging towards David.

David felt an overwhelming sense of impending doom, yet he refused to yield.

He spun around with lightning speed, his sword meeting the Master of the Abyss's onslaught.

The clash of steel against dark energy erupted in a blinding explosion of light.

"Liliana, quickly!" David urged.

Liliana was ready, her hands thrusting forward, enveloping the entire altar in a brilliant wave of sealing light.

The sealing power violently grappled with the dark energy of the altar, causing the very ruins to shudder under the strain.

The Master of the Abyss bellowed in frustration, struggling against the binding seal, but Liliana's sealing magic proved exceptionally potent, holding him captive for the moment.

Seizing this critical opening, David struck the altar once more.

This time, unhindered by the Master of the Abyss, his sword's radiant energy struck true, hitting the central rune.

"Boom!"

A deafening explosion echoed as the altar's runes fractured and the dark power began to dissipate rapidly.

Deprived of his power source, the Master of the Abyss's complexion turned deathly pale.

"No! This is impossible!" he roared in despair.

But it was far too late.

As the altar crumbled, the Master of the Abyss's strength waned dramatically.

David and Liliana capitalized on this weakness, unleashing a furious barrage of sword and magic energy upon their weakened foe.

The Master of the Abyss fought desperately against their combined assault, but with each passing moment, his power diminished until his avatar finally dissolved.

"We did it!" Liliana exclaimed triumphantly.

David offered a smile, relief washing over him as he knew they had vanquished this formidable entity and foiled its nefarious scheme.

Nevertheless, the battle had left the ruins in a state of utter devastation.

David and Liliana surveyed the ravaged landscape, their hearts filled with a mixture of exhaustion and accomplishment.

"We need to leave this place immediately," David stated, his voice firm. "It's no longer safe."

Liliana nodded in agreement, and they quickly gathered their belongings, preparing to depart the ruins.

However, just as they were about to exit, an astonishing discovery halted their progress.

A hidden chamber was revealed deep within the ruins.

At its center lay an ancient scroll, detailing profound secrets about the Abyssal Hell and its enigmatic Master.

David and Liliana exchanged knowing glances, recognizing the immense significance of the scroll.

They carefully retrieved it, intending to study its contents to better understand the looming threats posed by the Abyssal Hell and its ruler.

With their victory secured and invaluable intelligence in hand, David and Liliana departed the perilous, mysterious ruins.

Armed with the ancient scroll recovered from the ruins, David and Liliana commenced their journey back.

Their hearts were alight with a potent blend of curiosity about the revelations to come and a sober awareness of the challenges that lay ahead.

The information inscribed upon the scroll was truly alarming – the symbol of the Abyssal Hell, representing utter darkness and malevolence, had manifested into tangible tendrils, secretly weaving their way into numerous lower-tier planes, commencing the systematic consumption of these planes' vital energies.

"If this continues unabated, it will not only lead to the annihilation of those lower-tier planes but will also impact our Wizard World, causing catastrophic earthquakes and widespread elemental chaos," David analyzed, his expression one of grave solemnity.

Liliana's head bobbed in affirmation, her fingers tightening around the scroll, as if its essence and importance could be physically felt.

"This information must be conveyed to the Wizard World without delay, allowing all wizards to make necessary preparations."

Their journey hastened, passing through shadowed woodlands and scaling precipitous peaks, until the borders of the Wizard World were finally in sight.

Without pausing for even a moment's respite, they proceeded directly towards the Wizard Council's domain—an age-old citadel serving as the assembly point for the Wizard World's most formidable mages.

The instant they crossed the threshold of the castle, a profound and stately ambiance enveloped them.

Wizards, adorned in robes of diverse styles, were either engrossed in ancient magical texts or engaged in spirited discussions, sharing knowledge and recent findings.

However, on witnessing the weary yet resolute appearance of David and Liliana, their activities collectively ceased as if by unspoken accord.