The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 355 Poseidon Inheritance
David stood in front of the new stone tablet he had just acquired.

Although he had passed two trials, the real test was not over yet.

The voice echoed in my ears again: "The third trial will be a test of your willpower and ability to act. Only by overcoming all of this can you obtain the true inheritance of the Sea God."

"I'm ready!" David said in a deep voice.

"This trial will test your choices."

"You will be faced with two choices, each of which will determine your future."

“The right choice will lead you to the light, while the wrong choice may make you lose everything.”

As the sound faded, the surroundings gradually became blurred, and two diverging paths appeared in front of us.

One path leads to a bright, colorful, heavenly scene, while the other is a dark, ominous path filled with thorns and a sinister aura.

"How should I choose?" David asked himself.

Although the brightly lit path seemed inviting, he knew it was probably just an appearance.

The dark paths are full of unknowns, but they may hide important clues to inheritance.

"What is my goal?" he asked himself, "Is it just to pursue power and glory?"

"No, I want to protect the people I want to protect and let them live a peaceful and happy life. This is the goal that is truly worth pursuing!"

The figures of his ladies and the scenes of their struggles in the Bright Continent flashed through his mind; those memories continued to inspire his will and made him more determined.

Finally, he took a decisive step towards the dark path.

When I took the first step, a cold wind blew over me, as if countless trembling and low voices were whispering in my ears: "This is a dangerous road, are you really ready?"

"I'm ready!"

David felt a surge of power within him, pushing away the fear.

He began to walk on this path. Every step was full of challenges, but it also made his faith stronger.

As we go deeper, this dark path gradually reveals its true appearance.

Surrounded by twisted and sharp rocks like blades, every step seemed to test his willpower.

At the same time, the whispers became clearer and clearer, like a group of ghosts surrounding him, constantly questioning his decision-making and courage.

"Are you really capable of taking on such a responsibility?"

"Give up! This will only lead you into endless despair!"

However, whenever these negative voices sounded, he clenched his fists even tighter and fought back silently.

Suddenly, a huge black shadow rushed out from the front. It was a distorted and creepy monster. It opened its huge mouth and attacked David.

Faced with such a terrifying and powerful enemy, he did not retreat, but instead fought back with all his might.

He used all the skills he learned from previous tests to dodge the monster's sharp teeth in an instant and launch a fierce attack on it!

During the battle, David felt the vigorous power deep in his heart. He was fearless and continued to increase his strength with each confrontation.

When the final blow defeated the monster, it turned into ashes, taking away the suffocating sense of unease around it.

At this moment, a dazzling light shone down from where the shadow disappeared, illuminating the entire space!
The light gathered into a doorway with ancient runes engraved on it. This was the important mark leading to the final trial!

After passing through the porch, a vast and tranquil ocean appeared before my eyes. There were no waves here and only the slight sound of the tide could be heard.

In the center, there is a magnificent and ancient hall, towering into the clouds, and its outer walls are glowing with blue fluorescence, as dazzling as stars!
When David stepped into the hall, a warm and deep voice as loud as thunder sounded:
"Welcome to the final test. You need to prove your faith with your actions."

"Here you will face the most important question of all. If you had great power, how would you want to use it?"

A crystal clear human-shaped totem surrounded by water emerged in the center of the hall.

This is an important symbol of decision-making and responsibility, and it is also the source of ultimate wisdom and decisiveness.

"Every decision you make will affect your future. No matter what the outcome, please think carefully."

At this moment, various scenes intertwined and emerged in David's mind.

If you have great power, would you use it to conquer your enemies or to protect your homeland?

Or perhaps, is it in pursuit of personal glory?

However, as these images flashed before my eyes, a warm and resolute message flooded in like a tide:
"No! I am willing to use this power to protect more people and create a better future for them! Protection is my mission!"

David answered without hesitation. He looked at the totem and his words, as loud as thunder, echoed throughout the hall. "I will gather all the love into an indestructible barrier!"

As the declaration came down, a powerful energy instantly broke through the entire hall, turning all the stuck negative emotions into dust, and the crystal clear human-shaped totem immediately emitted a dazzling blue light.

An invisible message flowed into the depths of his soul, merging with all that he had experienced in the past.

At this moment, the rooms in the hall began to become blurry.

And when the vision becomes clear again, one is naturally in a new space.

What echoes in my ears is the sound of the vast ocean.

With perseverance, faith, and a true understanding of responsibility, David finally completed all the tests.

David stood in the mysterious ocean, with the breeze blowing gently, bringing bursts of fresh scent of sea water.

His heart was filled with anticipation and excitement. Having just gone through the final test, he knew that he was about to gain unparalleled power.

In the center of the hall, the crystal clear human-shaped totem gradually turned into a dazzling sea god pearl.

The bead radiates a blue light, like a shining pearl in the deep sea, with incredible power flowing through it.

David reached out his hand, and the moment he gently touched it, a warm and powerful energy was injected into his body.

"This is the inheritance of the Sea God!"

David was secretly surprised. He felt endless information and wisdom flooding into his mind like a tide.

At that moment, he seemed to see countless great historical moments, everything belonging to the ocean, to life, and to the heroic legends of the guardians.

"You have gained the ability to control the power of the entire ocean."

The low and gentle voice sounded again. It was the guardian from before who had not disappeared, but was silently watching his decisions and growth.

"However, this ability is not used to conquer, but to protect and guide."

David nodded. He had deeply understood everything that this belief carried.

He felt that his soul was connected to the Poseidon Pearl, as inseparable as the tide and the moon.

As his consciousness became clearer, every wave and every school of fish in the ocean seemed to be responding to his call. David closed his eyes and merged himself into the entire ocean.

He could feel the powerful current guiding him, and every wave was nature's recognition of him.

"I will be the new guardian of the sea tribe."

He declared firmly, focusing his mind and transmitting his faith to the sea around him.

“In this deep blue land, I will use love and responsibility as my shield and courage and wisdom as my sword.”

As his voice echoed, the ocean seemed to respond to him. A surge of waves came from all directions, and countless waves rolled up, dyeing the inside and outside of the hall with dazzling light.

At this moment, a large amount of energy gathered into a huge vortex, converging around him from all directions, making the entire space full of vitality.

"I am willing to protect this land so that all living things can live in peace!"

David continued, and in the gathering of strength, he felt the invisible force surge out and merge with the surrounding environment.

At the same time, images of those people who had suffered and searched alone flashed through my mind. They longed for a peaceful life and a happy future.

Finally, when all the light gradually condensed into a beam, the Poseidon Pearl slowly merged into the chest, beating like a heart.

It becomes a part of the new life given by the new parents, and also becomes an important symbol as a guardian in the future!

As time passed, everything around gradually returned to calm.

Nothing ever disappears, it is just waiting for new changes.

And David, relying on the most powerful courage hidden deep in his heart and the important lessons he learned from the trials, stands on this great new journey with a brand new attitude at this moment!
David stood in the light of the Poseidon Pearl and felt as if everything around him was cheering for him.

Suddenly, a huge feeling of uneasiness came over me like a tide.

“This… isn’t right!”

David's heart tightened, and the whisper in his ear sounded again, but it became more distorted and hoarse.

Do you think you can bear such a huge force?"

What followed was a strong feeling of dizziness.

He tried hard to open his eyes, but found that the sea around him began to distort, like a torn dream.

The light emitted by the Sea God Pearl gradually dimmed, and the waves and fish that were once full of vitality began to become blurred.

"You are not qualified to be a guardian!"

The deep and sinister voice kept echoing in his ears, "Your choice is wrong, what you pursue is vanity!"

David felt the uneasiness and fear deep in his heart begin to spread, which was the panic of losing control of the future.

"Give up, this power is simply out of control! You will eventually become part of the destruction!" Those voices shattered his will like a tide.

Just when he was about to collapse, the humanoid totem appeared again in the center of the hall, this time with a dark, sinister smile and mocking tone:
"See, you are incapable of taking on the role of a guardian. You are just a small stone drifting with the current!"

David closed his eyes and suddenly activated the original power of his blood, allowing himself to return from the special state.

next moment.

He mobilized all his strength.

Waves of blood power emanated, constantly stimulating the power of the sea god.

"Oh, I don't need recognition at all."

"Because I am the controller of the Sea God's bloodline!"

As his voice fell, the whispers seemed to be frightened, and the space in the hall trembled as well.

In an instant, a strong light descended from the sky, tearing the darkness into pieces.

As the light flowed, the hall regained some vitality, and at the same time, the Sea King, emitting a dark aura, appeared.

David's eyes fell on Poseidon.

He discovered that the will of the Sea King seemed to have been swallowed up by darkness.

Apparently, Poseidon also underwent the Trial of Poseidon, but his Trial of Poseidon ultimately ended in failure.

David's gaze wandered in the hall, and finally stopped on the Poseidon who was shrouded in darkness.

At this moment, the Sea Emperor had a sinister smile on his face, and he exuded a strong sense of uneasiness and hostility, as if he had been completely controlled by the darkness.

"Do you think you can defeat me just because you have gained power?" The Sea King laughed hoarsely, his voice full of ridicule and disdain.

"You are just a little dragon egg that has just hatched, but I am an existence that has experienced countless storms and is immersed in endless power!"

David was secretly alert, for he knew that this being before him, who was once extremely powerful but now swallowed by darkness, was an important challenge that he had to face.

He took a deep breath, and once again mobilized the rich and powerful blood of the Sea God in his body, and at the same time focused his attention on the surrounding sea.

"Your darkness will eventually bring me down," David responded calmly.

Before he finished speaking, David rushed forward suddenly. His body movements were as agile as flowing water, blending nature with strength.

He pulled out a water blade that glowed blue, a weapon he summoned through the power of his bloodline.

As the blade cut through the air, it caused violent ripples around it.

"Huh, kid, you want to defeat me with such insignificant strength?"

Poseidon sneered and stretched out his hand. A thick black mist surged out from his palm and pounced towards David like a giant beast.

A fierce confrontation broke out between the two instantly!
The black fog and the blue light collided with each other, causing continuous deafening explosions.

Every confrontation brought tremendous pressure, causing the surrounding halls to tremble.

The ancient runes on the wall kept flickering, like cries of pain, and these energy shocks made the entire space even more chaotic!
"Go to hell!" With a roar, the Sea King suddenly opened his hands.

The black mist that spread and twisted into a snake-like shape instantly turned into a sharp blade and attacked David.

Every inch of the air seemed to be torn apart, and the despair brought by those sharp blades was inevitable for any living being!

However, just when it was about to touch him, David dodged it with his agility, as fast as a fish in the water.

"You can't escape my wrath!"

The Sea King grinned grimly, gathering more and more powerful energy to prepare for the next wave of attack.

But at this moment, David felt the fluctuations from the abyss, which was the flow of information from the most origin of the ocean - these were the spiritual sparks left by the guardians!
Just as he realized this, the blood power in his body began to resonate with the surrounding ocean and merged with the nature into a completely new state.

(End of this chapter)