The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 280 Hidden Secrets of the Gods

David was immediately alert.

He used his senses to sense his surroundings, but didn't detect any specific threats.

Amy and Reina also stopped, holding their weapons and staffs tightly.

"Do you feel it?"

Amy asked quietly, she could sense a strange feeling of unease in the air.

"Yes, something is calling us."

Reina answered, holding the ice sword tightly in her hand. The energy made her alert.

David walked forward slowly. He had a vague intuition that this abnormal phenomenon might be related to the information they were looking for.

They gradually approached the slightly shaking ice and saw a strange light in one corner.

Beneath that light, one could see an ancient and powerful aura of battle.

When they finally lifted the thin layer of ice, a shocking scene appeared before their eyes - an ancient battlefield!

Countless human bones, broken weapons and torn armor were buried under a thick layer of ice.

The bones gave off a faint ominous aura, and were covered with black and silver inscriptions interwoven around them, which seemed to be part of some forbidden spell or ancient formation.

"This is ... a massive war with a long history."

David said in a deep voice. He could feel the endless resentment and anger buried here.

These ghosts seem to still be wandering here, they have never found rest and are trapped here, isolated from the world.

"We have to be careful, there may be undead guardians or other more powerful beings here." Amy reminded, her expression looking particularly serious.

As the three people approached, the human bones that had been silent for a long time seemed to begin to tremble slightly, and a low and resentful whisper was heard, like a whine from the abyss, which made people shudder.

At this moment, a strong feeling of uneasiness came over me.

These undead souls seem unwilling to be forgotten. They long for revenge and liberation, but are trapped in this land of eternal decay and unable to leave.

"We need to leave here as soon as possible!" Lena said firmly, and she waved the ice sword in her hand just in case.

At this moment, the scattered human bones began to move as if they were summoned. They gradually took shape and stood up again as if reborn - the undead army on this ancient battlefield was revived!

"Get ready for battle!" David shouted.

He activated the mark of the ice element in his body, and his whole body emitted a dazzling blue light. At the same time, Amy and Lena also activated the powerful power of ice.

As the dark blue light flickered, the resurrected undead spirits pounced towards the three people.

David, Amy, and Reina quickly assumed combat stances to face the reanimated undead army.

The cold air surged in the air. The undead grinned, revealing broken teeth and scarred faces. They held rusty weapons in their hands, and their breath was filled with thick anger and despair.

"Amy, you fight them in the front, I'll provide support!"

David commanded quickly, knowing full well the importance of teamwork.

Amy nodded in response, she took a deep breath, stretched out her palm, and a cold light burst out from her body.

"Frozen Breath!"

She shouted loudly, and a powerful icy force instantly rushed forward, enveloping some of the rushing undead.

The biting frost spread from the ground, freezing the undead into ice sculptures, making a crisp sound like breaking glass.

At the same time, Reina waved the Ice Sword, and streaks of snow-white light flashed across the front like a sharp blade. She pounced on the approaching undead at an extremely fast speed.

Her sword was as powerful as a rainbow, and every swing was accompanied by a biting cold wind. The human bones that were close to her broke and collapsed into pieces under the snow-white sword light.

"Keep the formation! Don't let them distract us!" David commanded calmly from the rear.

He activated the six-ring sea god bloodline to sense the positions of the surrounding enemies, and continuously cast water element spells to support the two witches.

He raised his hands high, and a stream of sea water condensed into a huge whirlpool, which under his guidance rushed towards the densest group of undead and sucked them into the whirlpool.

However, these resurrected undead are not easily defeated. Although their bodies are decayed, they possess an extraordinary indomitable will.

After being frozen or caught in the whirlpool, they seemed unwilling to give up. They quickly broke free and pounced on the three people again.

"Together!" David said in a deep voice.

Amy and Reina looked at each other and nodded in tacit agreement.

Next, they began to perform even more powerful fusion techniques - combining the ice power they each controlled with the water element to form a new power that surpassed their individual limits.

"Thaw Storm!"

As the three of them worked together, the crystal-clear, dark blue light instantly gathered into a whirlwind and continued to spread around them.

In the center of the storm, countless small ice cubes floated in the air, shining like stars. At the same time, they were also mixed with countless extremely sharp little blades and shot out in all directions!
This force directly devoured all the undead approaching them. They screamed miserably but could not escape from what was sweeping them away.

Amid the heat and despair, those once fearless human bones were eventually turned into fragments and completely destroyed.

As the aftermath of the battle gradually subsided, the three stood in the cold ancient battlefield.

The surroundings were in a mess, the broken undead were swept into pieces by the storm, and the air was filled with a faint chill and the lingering resentment of the undead.

David, Amy, and Reina all breathed a sigh of relief and continued to explore the area.

After passing the bones and broken weapons, they walked cautiously deeper into the ancient battlefield.

As they explored further, they discovered a statue standing in the center of the square.

The statue towered into the clouds, carved from hard, gleaming ice, and engraved with complex, ancient runes.

The statue presents the image of a majestic and mysterious large snow beast, its body covered with a thick, snow-white luster, and its eyes seem to sparkle with wisdom and power.

"What is this?" Amy whispered.

She could feel a strong and heart-warming aura emanating from the statue.

David frowned slightly. He tried to sense the power with his heart, but found that it contained not only ice and snow elements, but also some deeper, mysterious and powerful existence.

"I feel it... This is a mark left by some kind of god or ancient creature."

David walked forward slowly. He wanted to observe the huge snow beast statue more closely. "It seems to have a seal on it. We must be careful." Lena also followed. She picked up the ice sword and carefully explored forward.

As she approached, suddenly, a low and distant roar, as if coming from the abyss of time, sounded, causing them to involuntarily take a step back.

A strong sense of uneasiness and oppression filled the air.

"This is... the seal has been triggered!" Amy exclaimed.

At this moment, the statue suddenly vibrated, the runes on its surface began to flicker, and released a huge amount of cold energy.

A beam of light shot out from its center, forming a circular aperture in the air. That was the gate to an unknown area!
The three of them looked at each other and couldn't help holding their breath. This place might be hiding secrets and challenges left over from countless years ago.

"Should we go in and take a look?" Amy asked, but the hesitation in her eyes was already evident.

But before Amy could make a decision, she suddenly felt the space around her distorted rapidly, as if time and space were being rewoven.

When she regained consciousness, she found herself in a magnificent, white, jade-like, crystal clear hall.

The surrounding walls are inlaid with colorful gems, each of which sparkles with a strange light, making the entire hall look like a dream.

And in the center of the hall, a huge snow beast was guarding there quietly.

Its entire body exudes a gentle yet powerful warmth like spring, completely different from the icy yet majestic sculpture before.

Amy approached the snow beast and could clearly feel the sacred aura emanating from its body.

This is a power that transcends that of ordinary life forms—not just elemental control, but also deeper and more incredible information and wisdom.

Amy leaned down and made eye contact with the giant beast in front of her. At that moment, she seemed to be able to hear the voice coming from deep in its heart.

Just when Amy wanted to sense it further, she suddenly felt dazed.

Amy's consciousness was pulled away in an instant. She felt dizzy, and the light and shadows around her began to distort, as if she was in endless darkness.

When she regained consciousness again, she found herself still standing on the ancient battlefield.

Everything around him was just as it was when he first arrived - bones, broken weapons and mysterious statues were all clearly visible.

"What's wrong with you?" David asked with concern.

"I... I saw a snow beast. It was alive and well here." Amy tried hard to recall the sacred and warm feeling just now.

"I feel what it is conveying to me...it is telling me some secrets about this place and the disappearance of the gods."

“What did you say?” Reina was shocked. “The gods disappeared?”

Amy nodded slightly, "Yes, this place was once the residence of a powerful god."

"The snow beast seemed to have a close relationship with this god. When they lost their power or were sealed, the land fell into endless cold and despair."

Amy tried to collect her thoughts and convey the message she felt deep inside.

"The snow beast warned me that this battlefield is not only a relic left over from an ancient war, but also a place entangled in a tragic history."

"Those dead souls are not seeking revenge simply because they once fought to protect this god and fulfilled their mission as protectors."

Amy took a deep breath and continued, "The message conveyed by the snow beast mentioned a powerful enemy."

"This enemy imprisoned and sealed the Snow God, causing his power to gradually weaken and eventually disappear."

"This war is not just a fight between gods, but also a fight for a power, and may even involve a deeper struggle between gods."

David was silent for a while after hearing this, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Why is there a god sealed at the end of the Endless Sea?
Or in other words, what exactly are gods? Are they the beings above the seven rings in the legend?

Also, why is Amy the only one who can resonate with this snow beast? Is it because Amy is a witch?

David's mind raced as he tried to sort out the complex connections in his head.

The haze of the ancient battlefield around them seemed even thicker. Every bone and every broken weapon seemed to be mocking their ignorance of the truth.

"Amy." He finally broke the silence, "Can you recall in depth the specific details that the snow beast told you? Maybe we can find some clues and uncover the secrets behind the sealed gods."

Amy nodded, closed her eyes, and tried to reconnect with the snow beast.

“I remember… there was a huge sadness and anger about it.”

"It told me that this was once a place where gods and humans coexisted peacefully, but with the loss of power and faith, many gods were gradually forgotten and forced to sleep."

"So, what exactly is this power?" Reina interrupted, "If this power is related to this war, then how do we explain everything we are facing now?"

“Maybe it’s because of faith.” David thought, “Once humans’ faith and worship of gods disappear, the gods will lose their power and be sealed somewhere.”

Suddenly, his eyes widened slightly. Today, the world has indeed lost its faith in gods.

And isn't the reason to be blamed on the existence of wizards?
But according to wizard tradition, aren't wizards born from here?

What kind of connection exists between wizards and gods? Is this the wizard world or the god world?

"But if we can reawaken this snow beast and restore its strength, can we break the curse?" Reina suggested.

David nodded slightly. He could feel the desire to explore unknown secrets in Amy's heart.

Amy nodded vigorously, "I'll try my best!"

The three of them formed a circle and focused their attention.

David was responsible for guiding the aura to enhance the power of the surrounding elements, while Reina used the ice sword in her hand to draw a symbolic formation.

At the center of this formation, Amy closed her eyes and opened her mind completely.

With a deep breath, she began to chant an ancient and beautiful spell.

The sound spread out like a gentle breeze, echoing across the vast land.

A breeze gathered from all directions, covering everything around her with a fresh scent.

Suddenly, the statue began to glow again, and a bright beam of light shot straight into the sky.

Afterwards, the blurry and simple image of the snow beast gradually took shape. Its huge body and white jade-like luster became increasingly clear in the beam of light.

But what they didn't expect was that after this power appeared, it actually rushed directly into Amy's body and disappeared in an instant.

(End of this chapter)