The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 384: Practicing with the Witches
Time passed little by little.

David has been studying the heritage of the Silver Moon God.

He first determined the secret core of the gods by summarizing the divine inheritance he had obtained.

1. Divine power comes from the original bond that connects all things.

2. The Godhead is a resonance of the wills of all living beings, not a single existence.

3. Divinity exists in all things, not just in the gods.

Then the path for ordinary people to become gods consists of five steps.

1. Self-awareness: Face your true self through soul cleansing.

2. Connecting everything: the resonance of spiritual networks and ecosystems.

3. Conservation of karma: balance giving and receiving, and establish a two-way contract.

4. All living beings as anchors: The network of believers stabilizes the Godhead.

5. Shedding human form: Energizing the body and maintaining the core of the personality.

This reminded David of the church in the Continent of Light.

Could it be that the ultimate goal of the first generation of popes who established the church was to become gods?
David's heart was full of trust and expectations for Cynthia. He knew very well that Cynthia's wisdom and tenacity made her the best choice to continue to study the power of the Silver Moon God in depth.

So, on a moonlit night, David had a long talk with Cynthia.

"Cynthia, I admire your talent and deep understanding of the power of Silver Moon."

David's eyes were full of sincerity. "I have decided to return to the Bright Continent. There are many things there that I need to deal with. I also need to bring back the knowledge here and share it with the witches."

Cynthia was slightly stunned when she heard this, but then she regained her composure.

She understood David's decision and the responsibility she shouldered.

"Lord David, I understand what you mean. The research here has just begun. I will stay here and continue to explore the power of the Silver Moon God in depth."

"At the same time, I will also pay attention to the situation in the Bright Continent and be ready to support you at any time."

David nodded, feeling a warm feeling in his heart.

He reached out his hand and gently patted Cynthia's shoulder, "Cynthia, thank you. I feel relieved to have you here. I will come back after I have dealt with everything in the Bright Continent."

After bidding farewell to Cynthia, David embarked on his journey back to the Bright Continent.

The witches had already been waiting for him at the castle, their eyes full of anticipation and concern.

When David appeared in their sight, the witches gathered around him and asked him about his experiences and gains.

David smiled and shared with the witches what he had seen and heard in the Silver Moon World, as well as his new understanding of the power of the gods.

The witches listened with great interest, exclaiming in amazement and sighing with emotion from time to time.

They had never imagined that the power of the gods was so profound and complex, nor had they ever realized that ordinary people could possibly embark on the path to becoming gods.

After listening to David's story, the witches fell into deep thought.

They began to re-examine their understanding of divine power, as well as their roles and missions in the Continent of Light.

David encouraged them to explore and try bravely, to apply the knowledge of the power of the Silver Moon to practice, and to bring more hope and light to the Bright Continent.

In the following days, David worked closely with the witches to study how to apply the power of the Silver Moon.

In the process of jointly studying the power of the Silver Moon, David's relationship with the witches became increasingly close.

He not only taught them theoretical knowledge about divine power, but also guided them step by step during the practice, helping them to better master and use this mysterious power.

Whenever night falls and the silver moon hangs high in the sky, David will lead the witches to the open-air platform of the castle to begin their training journey.

He would first explain to the witches the essentials and precautions of cultivation to ensure that they could correctly understand and absorb the knowledge.

Then, he would personally demonstrate the cultivation methods, allowing the witches to observe carefully and imitate.

During the training process, David will always pay attention to the status of the witches to ensure their safety.

If the witches encounter problems or confusions, he will patiently answer and guide them to help them overcome the difficulties.

Sometimes, he would use his divine power to provide additional support and assistance to the witches, making their practice smoother.

As time went by, the witches gradually mastered the cultivation methods of the Silver Moon Power under David's guidance.

More importantly, their understanding of divine power has become more profound. They begin to sense subtle changes in the world around them and even develop a mysterious resonance with nature.

On nights when the moonlight is particularly gentle, David will host a celebration party with the witches.

To commend their progress in cultivating the power of Silver Moon, and also to deepen their friendship and understanding with each other.

The party was held in the castle's courtyard, which was dotted with bright lights and twinkling stars, making it look like a dream.

A simple stage was built in the center of the courtyard, covered with soft silver-white carpet, symbolizing purity and mystery.

The witches were dressed in various gorgeous robes embroidered with patterns representing the moon and stars, and their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation.

At the beginning of the evening party, David first went on stage to give a speech. He thanked the witches for their hard work and unremitting efforts, and also expressed his appreciation for the courage and wisdom they showed in the process of practice.

His words were sincere and touching, winning warm applause from the witches.

Then, the party entered the dance session. David invited a witch to be his dance partner, and the two walked hand in hand into the center of the dance floor.

As the melodious music sounded, they began to dance.

David's dance was graceful and powerful, while the witch's was as light as a swallow. The two of them cooperated perfectly, like a pair of dance partners with perfect understanding.

Led by David, other witches also joined the dance floor. They formed pairs or formed circles, dancing various cheerful dances.

These dances not only showcase the witches' graceful figures, but also reflect their profound understanding and application of the power of the Silver Moon.

As they dance, their bodies seem to resonate with the natural elements around them.

The moonlight, starlight, the sound of wind and the rustling of leaves all blend with their dance steps to form moving pictures.

As time went on, the atmosphere of the party became more and more lively.

The witches not only danced, but also sang cheerful songs. Their singing was clear and pleasant, full of love for life and longing for the future.

David was also infected by the joyful atmosphere. He put aside his usual seriousness and restraint, laughed and danced with the witches, and enjoyed this wonderful night.

At the end of the party, David and the witches sat around the campfire, sharing each other's stories and dreams.

They discussed the secrets of the Silver Moon Power, their experiences in cultivation, and their hopes for the future.

In this warm and harmonious atmosphere, the love between David and the witches was further deepened and consolidated. During this time, David was also investigating the church.

A few days later, David and Lucia stood on the ruins of the collapsed Holy White City. The moonlight shone through the broken stained glass, casting mottled shadows.

David gazed at this land that was once glorious but now devastated, with mixed emotions in his heart.

He turned to look at Lucia. Her eyes showed both nostalgia for the past and confusion about the future.

"Lucia, you were once a saint of the church, and you know the church much better than I do." David said slowly, "What do you think was the real purpose of the first generation of popes in establishing the church?"

Lucia was silent for a moment, as if recalling those dusty memories.

“The purpose of the church is to spread light and guide people to the path of salvation.”

She said softly, "But as time went on, I gradually felt something unusual within the church. Especially the legends about the first pope, which are always full of mystery and contradictions."

David nodded and told Lucia his understanding of the divine heritage.

"According to the inheritance I received, the power of the gods does not belong to any one individual, but comes from the original bond between all things."

"The Godhead is a resonance of the wills of all living beings, not a single entity."

"If ordinary people want to become gods, they need to go through five steps: self-awareness, connection with all things, conservation of karma, anchoring with all living things, and shedding the human form."

"You mean..." Lucia's eyes flashed with enlightenment, "The first Pope might have tried to achieve his own path to godhood through the church?"

"It's very likely." David said in a deep voice, "The church may not only be an organization that spreads faith, but also a carefully designed experimental field."

"They move step by step towards the goal of becoming a god through doctrines, rituals and networks of believers."

Lucia took a deep breath, a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"David, we must uncover this secret. Whatever the original pope's intentions were, we cannot let his plans continue."

David and Lucia decided to set off for the Church headquarters immediately, their hearts filled with determination and urgency.

After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the ancient church hidden in the mountains.

Although the appearance of the church is a little weathered, one can still vaguely see its former glory and solemnity.

They carefully pushed open the heavy door, and an ancient and mysterious atmosphere hit them.

The interior of the church was empty and dark, with only a few rays of moonlight filtering through the broken stained glass windows, casting mottled shadows.

They walked slowly along the central corridor, taking every step with extreme caution.

Suddenly, Lucia stopped and pointed to a wall in front of her and said, "David, look there."

David looked in the direction of her finger and saw a series of complex patterns and symbols carved on the wall.

These patterns seemed to have some subtle connection with the divine heritage they had seen in the Silver Moon World.

He walked closer and looked carefully, and found that the patterns seemed to be telling an ancient and mysterious story.

“These patterns… they seem to describe a huge altar,” David muttered to himself.

Lucia nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"If we can find this altar, perhaps we can uncover the true secrets of the church."

They continued to explore deeper, passing through corridors and secret rooms, and finally came to a huge underground space.

When their eyes fell on the scene before them, they couldn't help but hold their breath.

In front of me is a huge circular altar with a diameter of at least several dozen meters. It is made of unknown black stone and emits a faint glow.

The altar was surrounded by intricate runes and patterns, identical to those they had seen on the wall.

Even more shocking is that there seems to be a depression in the center of the altar, as if it was used to place some important object or creature.

"This... this is the huge altar!" Lucia's voice trembled slightly.

David walked forward and carefully observed every detail on the altar.

He discovered that some of the runes on the altar seemed to have some connection with the inheritance of the Silver Moon God, which made him more certain of his guess.

"It seems that our guess is correct." David said in a deep voice, "The church headquarters is actually a huge altar, and the first pope may have conducted his god-making experiment here."

Lucia's face turned serious.

"So what should we do now? If the first pope's plan really succeeds, the consequences will be disastrous."

David thought for a moment, then said firmly: "Perhaps, we can try to repair this broken altar."

They began to search carefully around the altar, hoping to find some useful information or items.

David and Lucia stood on the ruins of the collapsed Holy White City. The moonlight shone through the broken stained glass, casting mottled shadows, adding a bit of mystery and desolation to the ruins.

The Holy White City, a once glorious religious holy place, is now reduced to ruins, as if telling a forgotten history.

David stared at the ruins, mixed emotions welling up in his heart.

He knew that to uncover the true secrets of the church, he must first understand the city's past.

The most direct way to achieve this is to reconstruct this holy city and restore its former glory.

"Lucia, we need to deconstruct this complex of buildings." David said in a deep voice, "Only in this way can we better understand the intentions of the first Pope and the secrets behind the church."

Lucia nodded, her eyes full of determination.

"I agree, David. We are going to accomplish this mission no matter what the difficulties."

They began to carefully observe every detail in the ruins, trying to find clues about the structure of the holy city.

The collapsed spire tore through the dome frescoes, revealing a mottled base color.

The broken colored glass reflected a strange spectrum in the moonlight, floating in the ruins like a ghost.

David walked to a broken wall and gently stroked the carvings on it.

Although these carvings have been severely weathered, one can still see their former exquisiteness and magnificence.

He closed his eyes and tried to feel the information contained in the carvings through touch.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to his mind.

He seemed to see the former glory of this holy city.

The towering spires reach the sky, the magnificent churches sparkle in the sun, the believers pray devoutly, and the whole city is filled with a sacred and peaceful atmosphere.

(End of this chapter)