The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 182 Successfully Conquered the Saint
David was suspended in the air, his figure standing out in the icy world.

Although his appearance had transformed into that of a barbarian, his eyes revealed deep wisdom and power.

This sudden resonance of blood and soul made the barbarians feel surprised and awed.

They began to wonder whether this being floating in the air was the Lord of the Wilderness, the God of Barbarians, whom they had always believed in.

David sensed the barbarians' confusion and expectations, and he knew that now was the time to reveal his identity and his connection with the Lord of the Wilderness.

He spoke slowly, with an irresistible power in his voice: “I am David, and the successor of the Lord of the Wilderness that you believe in.

"The power in me is connected to your blood, and our souls resonate."

"From now on, I am your god. Your power will be connected to me through sacrifice, and I will give you strength and guidance."

David's words echoed in the air, and every word was deeply imprinted in the hearts of the barbarians.

They felt David's sincerity and strength and began to accept this fact.

Slowly, they knelt down and paid tribute to David.

In David's spiritual world, the mark of sacrifice began to emit a warm light, which intertwined with the power of faith of the barbarians to form a powerful bond.

Through this bond, David can feel the faith and prayers of every believer, and the barbarians can also gain strength and protection from David.

David's plan was very successful.

The barbarians began to believe in a new barbarian god.

He began to use the barbarians as experiments, trying to gather the power of faith.

In addition, changes to the church can begin.

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On the bright continent.

The contradiction between the divine power represented by the Church of Holy Light and the royal power represented by the Royal Knights is growing.

The conflict between the question of whether the right of kings is granted by God or the right of kings by God is so acute.

This also caused the Bright Continent to gradually begin to split into three parts.

Those areas controlled by the Church of Holy Light naturally abide by the divine right of kings.

The kingdoms that joined the Royal Order began to weaken the influence of the church and began to practice theocracy.

Another part remains as it is, with theocracy and monarchy not interfering with each other.

But with the appearance of Pengpa, an extremely powerful ninth-level body-refining wizard, the situation changed at an extremely fast speed.

Pengpa is indeed too strong. His strength is completely at the ceiling level in the Bright Continent.

Even though the Church of Holy Light sent out an eighth-level saint, they were all killed instantly by Pengpa in a very short time.

The appearance of Pumpa was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing waves.

His strength not only shocked the Church of Holy Light, but also made those kingdoms that remained neutral feel unprecedented pressure.

The ninth-rank body-refining wizard was an existence that almost no one in the Bright Continent could match. His appearance undoubtedly broke the original balance of power.

Under Pengpa's strong intervention, the situation in the Bright Continent began to change subtly.

Those regions that had originally remained neutral began to re-examine their positions.

In order to seek refuge, some small kingdoms and principalities turned to the Royal Knights.

The Church of Holy Light is also aware of the threat posed by Pumpa.

Some high-ranking clergymen began to study ancient rituals, hoping to summon more powerful holy spirits to fight against the Royal Knights.

The Silver Moon Saint is in the core area of ​​the Silver Moon Kingdom, the Royal Knights, so one can imagine the pressure she is under.

But she became more and more confused.

She knew that Duke Frostwolf possessed the Holy Book of Light and was recognized by the Pope.

But at the same time, Duke Frostwolf is also the leader of the Royal Knights, a powerful eighth-rank knight.

Moreover, at the suggestion of Duke Frostwolf, the Royal Knights stood on the opposite side of the Church of Holy Light, and the two began to compete for royal power and divine authority.

In this case.

Suddenly a brand new Holy Light Sect appeared.

This newly emerged Holy Light sect called itself the Sect of the Dawn.

The Dawn Sect rose rapidly in the Continent of Light and attracted many believers.

The core belief of this sect is light and rebirth. They believe that the world is at the twilight of an old order and a new dawn is about to come.

The followers of the Dawn Sect wear white robes, which symbolize purity and rebirth.

These believers often preach in public to spread their beliefs, attracting many curious people seeking answers.

The leader of the Cult of the Dawn is Duke Frostwolf.

The Frostwolf Duke, who holds the Holy Book of Light, is indeed qualified to establish a Holy Light Sect.

Duke Frostwolf believed that the division and conflict in the Bright Continent stemmed from the separation of divine authority and royal authority.

The teachings of the Dawn Sect combine elements of traditional religion with some new ideas. They emphasize that divine authority and royal authority are not contradictory, but rather complement each other.

By integrating these two powers, they claimed, a more just and harmonious social order could be established.

Only by combining the two can we truly achieve the unification and prosperity of the continent and jointly fight against the demonic tide.

The teachings of the Dawn Sect spread rapidly across the Continent of Light.

The Silver Moon Saint is worried about the emergence of the Cult of the Dawn.

She was well aware of the power and ambition of the Frostwolf Duke, and of the growing conflict between the Royal Knights and the Church of the Holy Light.

At this critical moment, the Royal Knights actually chose to annex the Church of Holy Light.

If Duke Frostwolf succeeds, the Church of Holy Light will disappear forever, and there will only be the Cult of the Dawn.

The Silver Moon Saint began to think about whether she should contact the Dawn Sect.

Duke Frostwolf controls the Holy Book of Light and can indeed serve as one of the agents of the Holy Light.

This also made some bishops and priests of the Holy Light Church feel confused and unsure of what to choose.

There were also divisions within the Church of Holy Light.

Some high-ranking clergy believe that the ideas of the Dawn Sect are a betrayal of the traditions of the Church of Holy Light and should be firmly resisted.

Others saw it as an opportunity to reform the church and make it more relevant to the needs of a new era.

These enlightened clergy and believers believed that the ideas of the Dawn Order could be a step forward.

They believed that if the relationship between theocracy and royal power could be properly handled, this combination could bring more stability and prosperity.

These people began to openly support the Dawn Sect and promote reforms within the church in an attempt to find a new balance.

The Silver Moon Saint is well aware of the power and ambition of the Duke of Frostwolf, and is also aware that the confrontation between the Royal Knights and the Church of Holy Light is deepening.

At this critical moment, she began to meet with the Frostwolf Duke in secret, trying to understand his true intentions and seek a way to protect the interests of the church.

She hoped to find a compromise that would maintain the church's independence while achieving some degree of cooperation with the Dawn Cult.

The future of Bright Continent is full of uncertainty.

The rise of the Dawn Sect, the struggle between theocracy and monarchy, and the alliances of various forces are all affecting the fate of this continent.

Especially in this era of turmoil caused by the demonic tide, every decision may change the course of history.

In the study room of Frostwolf Castle, Saint Silver Moon and David sat opposite each other, their eyes meeting in the flickering candlelight.

There was vigilance and scrutiny in the saint's eyes, while David looked confident and serious.

Silver Moon Saint was the first to break the silence:
"Duke Frostwolf, you claim to want to merge divine power and royal power, but can such an approach really bring peace and prosperity?"

"Or is this just an expansion of your personal power?"

David smiled slightly, his voice steady and powerful: "Silver Moon Saint, I understand your concerns."

"But I assure you that my purpose is for the development of the entire Bright Continent."

"The Church of the Holy Light has existed for hundreds of years, and its traditions and teachings have brought comfort and guidance to countless people."

"But times are changing, and the world is changing too. We can no longer stick to the old model, but should seek new paths."

The Saint stared at David closely, her tone questioning:

"A new path? Do you mean to merge the Church of Light into your Cult of the Dawn and make it a tool of your power?"

David shook his head, his eyes were very calm: "Holy Light belongs to everyone, it should not be monopolized by any organization or individual."

After hearing his words, Saint Silver Moon suddenly stood up and said sternly, "Ridiculous! Holy light belongs to the God of Holy Light!"

"No, the Holy Light belongs to each of us."

"It was the God of Holy Light who stole the power of Holy Light. Everyone should have the right to master Holy Light."

The Holy Book of Light appeared in David's hand, and the power of holy light surged through his body, refuting the words of the Silver Moon Saint.

He himself does not believe in the God of Holy Light, but he is able to possess the power of Holy Light.

This is also what puzzles the saint the most.

Everyone else thought that Duke Frostwolf was a believer in the Holy Light.

But after spending a long time with the Frostwolf Duke, the Saint knew clearly that the Frostwolf Duke had never believed in the God of Holy Light!

The Silver Moon Saint's eyes were fixed on the Holy Book of Light in David's hand. The surging power of holy light made her feel both familiar and unfamiliar.

She knew very well that this holy book was the greatest treasure of the Church of Holy Light and contained supreme divine power.

But the man in front of him, this man who did not believe in the God of Light, could actually control it.

This made her more confused.

Is it true that one does not need to believe in the God of Holy Light to obtain the power of Holy Light?

David noticed the change in the Saint's eyes, and he said slowly: "I know this confuses you, Saint Silver Moon."

"But the Holy Light should be a universal force that anyone with good intentions should be able to access and use."

The saint took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in her heart.

She sat down again, still with a scrutinizing look in her eyes, and looked at the Frostwolf Duke without saying a word.

"If you don't believe me, I can prove it to you right now."

David's eyes kept scanning the body of the saint in front of him, but he never gave up on conquering this saint.

"What do you need me to do?" Silver Moon Saint suddenly spoke.

"I have the power of the Holy Light within me."

"As long as you combine with me, the holy light power in your body will be able to achieve a breakthrough."

After hearing his words, the eyes of the Silver Moon Saint flickered slightly. She also knew that the Duke of Frostwolf had never given up.

When David heard this, his eyes fixed and he walked forward, picked up the Silver Moon Saint who had her eyes closed, and walked towards the next room.

The Silver Moon Saint kept her eyes closed, allowing the Frostwolf Duke to do what he wanted.

But as she completed one training session, she suddenly felt that there was indeed a force of holy light in the Frostwolf Duke's body that merged into her spiritual world.

This feeling was very strange, and made her feel as if she had touched the origin of holy light.

[You complete a training, light attribute talent +8956]

David exhaled slightly, glanced at the system prompt, and was slightly startled.

During this period of time, the Silver Moon Saint has actually raised her holy light power to the sixth level, and it is not just as simple as just reaching the sixth level.

This immediately aroused his interest.

His talent for light attribute is now at a high level, and it shouldn’t take long for him to become extraordinary.

If you can condense a heart of light attribute, and then control the power of holy light, it will definitely make people more convinced.

And if he could condense a soul of light attribute, David felt that he could rely on the soul of light attribute to aid in the sacrifices of the Holy Light believers.

Thinking of this, he immediately started practicing with the Silver Moon Saint again.

He didn't know whether the Silver Moon Saint would agree to practice dual cultivation with him next time after losing this opportunity.

In this way, time passed little by little.

David's light attribute talent experience has been increasing.

The same was true for the Silver Moon Saint. She could feel the power of holy light constantly merging into her spiritual world.

As time went on, the atmosphere in the room became subtle.

The Silver Moon Saint and David sat opposite each other. In their spiritual world, the power of holy light was constantly merging and growing.

This strange phenomenon made Saint Silver Moon feel both surprised and confused.

She clearly felt the Holy Light power within her increasing, which usually only happened during sincere prayer and deep meditation.

However, this improvement now happened during her practice with David, which made her feel incredible.

Saint Silver Moon was full of doubts. She asked, "My Lord Duke, do you really possess the most fundamental holy light power in your body?"

David smiled slightly. This was the first time that the Silver Moon Saint made a sound during her training.

He knew that the Silver Moon Saint's heart had been shaken and she had begun to seriously think about what he had said before.

"Silver Moon Saint, I think this is because our communication has touched the core of the Holy Light."

"We are exploring the true meaning of Holy Light, and this exploration itself is powerful."

“The holy light power within us resonates in the communication, and this resonance stimulates the holy light power within us.”

Saint Silver Moon frowned slightly. Although she could understand what David said, she still found it difficult to accept.

She has always believed that the enhancement of the power of holy light requires strict religious rituals and devout faith.

And now, the words of the Frostwolf Lord seemed to challenge her long-held belief system.

"The power of Holy Light belongs not only to the God of Holy Light, but also to all those who pursue Holy Light." David spoke again.

The Silver Moon Saint was startled.

The next moment, she suddenly felt a surge of energy flowing into her body.

This time, the holy light in the spiritual world seemed to begin to undergo some kind of transformation.

The holy light in his body actually transformed with the help of Duke Frostwolf!

She began to feel that the holy light in her body was undergoing subtle changes, and an unprecedented feeling spread in her spiritual world.

The Silver Moon Saint closed her eyes and concentrated on feeling the changes in this power.

She found that the holy light seemed to be gradually condensing, becoming purer and brighter, giving her a feeling that she could freely control the power of the holy light!

(End of this chapter)