Wizard: Stronger through Marriage

Chapter 1123: Chapter 517: Civilization Tombstone

The members of the expedition were utterly shocked and awed by what they saw.

They knew that David had undergone a transformative change, becoming an entity endowed with divine power.

This also meant that their future path of exploration would be filled with more unknowns and challenges.

In the endless cosmos, the expedition continued their journey, seeking out those hidden secrets and unknown threats.

This time, they arrived at an ancient and mysterious frontline base, where an apparatus known as the ‘Civilization Tombstone’ lay hidden, reputed to have the power to reverse the natural order.

The ruins of the frontline base appeared particularly desolate under the starlight, with broken buildings and scattered equipment seemingly telling tales of past glory and tragedy.

The expedition cautiously wove through the ruins, searching for traces of the Civilization Tombstone.

After a difficult search, they finally discovered the legendary apparatus in a concealed basement.

The Civilization Tombstone was a massive stone monument, its surface etched with intricate runes and patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

On top of the stone monument were carved the true names of seventy-two wizards, each name seemed to harbor infinite power and wisdom.

Cynthia stood in front of the tombstone, gazing at those ancient runes and names, feeling a mysterious surge of excitement in her heart.

She understood the importance of this apparatus and also the potential consequences it might bring.

However, in the face of the Abyss’s relentless erosion, she had to make a choice.

She took a deep breath, focused her mind, and attempted to establish a connection with the Civilization Tombstone.

However, the apparatus seemed to have a will of its own, ignoring Cynthia’s attempts.

Unwilling to give up, she increased her effort, but felt a powerful backlash, almost unbearable.

At that moment, David’s voice echoed in her ear, “Cynthia, don’t force yourself. This apparatus may have its own rules and limitations.”

Cynthia looked up at David, a hint of hesitation flickered in her eyes.

Yet she quickly firmed her resolve, “No, David. We must try. The threat of the Abyss is growing, and we cannot stand by idly.”

David looked at Cynthia’s determined gaze and helplessly sighed.

He knew he couldn’t persuade her to change her mind and could only stand silently by to support her.

Cynthia focused her mind again, attempting to establish a deeper connection with the Civilization Tombstone.

This time, she did not rush but patiently felt the ancient power flowing within her.

Gradually, she seemed to merge with the tombstone, able to sense its pulse and breath.

At that moment, the Civilization Tombstone suddenly began to emit a dazzling light.

The ancient runes seemed to be activated, starting to rotate and interweave around the monument, forming complex and mysterious patterns.

Cynthia felt a powerful force surge from the tombstone, instantly consuming the surrounding Abyssal Energy.

However, this consumption was not without cost.

As the devouring continued, technological artifacts within the frontline base began to disappear one by one, as if erased by some power.

A shock struck Cynthia’s heart, and she realized that the rate of consumption was proportional to the complexity of civilization, with technological artifacts being the foremost sacrifices.

She tried to control the tombstone’s power but found she was already so closely connected to it that separation wasn’t easy.

She could only watch helplessly as those precious technological artifacts vanished before her eyes, her heart filled with helplessness and regret.

Yet just as she was about to despair, a shocking discovery rekindled her hope.

She found that the true names of the seventy-two wizards engraved on the tombstone started to glow, each name corresponding to a complex rune pattern.

She seemed to see the wisdom and power of the seventy-two wizards from these names and runes, as well as their sacrifices to protect this cosmos.

Cynthia took a deep breath, attempting to link her consciousness with these names and runes.

She felt an unprecedented power surge into her body, seemingly resonating with the entire cosmos.

She abruptly opened her eyes, her eyes sparkling with determination.

“I understand now!” she shouted, “This tombstone is not just for consuming the Abyss; it is also a crystal of the seventy-two wizards’ wisdom! I can use it to control the Abyss, even reverse its erosion!”

As she spoke, she fully merged her consciousness into the tombstone, transforming into a stream of data to operate this apparatus.

Under her control, the tombstone’s power became more precise and potent, beginning to target the Abyssal Energy specifically, rather than indiscriminately erasing technological artifacts.

However, this transformation also came at a great cost.

As Cynthia integrated into the tombstone, she gradually lost her physical form, becoming a pure stream of data.

Although she gained immense power, she also permanently lost her existence as a physical entity.

David and the other expedition members watched this scene with immense heartache and admiration.

They knew Cynthia had made a great sacrifice to safeguard this cosmos and understood the responsibility and mission she bore.

At that moment, a fleeting shadow of David’s Seven Rings form appeared as the tombstone activated.

This shadow flashed past, yet left a profound impression on everyone present.