Wizard: Stronger through Marriage

Chapter 1239: Chapter 575: Vineserpent Deathmatch

However, these conventional witchcraft tactics have minimal effect on the undead guard composed of pure elemental life before him—

The surface of the vine python’s body seems capable of partially absorbing heat or cold energy, leaving attacks unable to form expected damage, only a faint ripple like water spreading out.

"It seems fire and frost can only act as auxiliaries." David’s expression turned grim; he knew he had to change his strategy. "I must use the environment to seek a breakthrough."

He quickly scanned his surroundings.

In the projection core, the massive intertwined aerial roots stood sturdy like the spine of a giant serpent, supporting the structure of the entire space.

These roots not only contain abundant life force but have resonated with the world tree’s body for a long time, accumulating powerful wood element force.

David lightly bit his lower lip, focusing entirely on the magic staff with its green lines shimmering.

He attempted to mobilize wood elemental essence, transforming the staff into a conductor, drawing continuous earth life force into himself, and using these gigantic aerial roots as cover and strategic height, agilely weaving through the thorny cage, evading the vine python’s sudden attacks.

Whenever the jade serpentine body coiled and approached, he would rely on his nimble physique to dodge the lethal encircling tendrils.

Simultaneously, he clutched the accumulated water droplets in his palms, wrapped them as fine streams to pierce his skin, then empowered them with wind element, dispersing the vapor to create a clean protective layer, blocking the invasion path of toxins.

The green snake, twisted and deformed under fierce attack yet quickly healing and regenerating, relentlessly manipulated slender tendrils attempting to bind his movements, but ultimately never able to wholly constrain this experienced and astutely intelligent warrior.

The battle grew more intense; every exchange was accompanied by immense mental consumption and a test of physical endurance extremes—his breathing became increasingly rapid, but his gaze grew more determined and clear.

Whether it was the pain from climbing and contact, or the mental fluctuations from escalating pressure, nothing could shake his steadfast determination.

Droplets of sweat slid down from his forehead, merging with the moisture in his palms, akin to returning to the earth’s origin, ordinary yet relentless!

Meanwhile, the jade vine python seemingly realized its fierce attack lacked a defensive-breaking weapon, and its movements turned more cautious and cunning.

It began frequently spewing seeds, creating more thorn obstacles, accelerating the breeding speed, transforming the battlefield into a daunting active forest maze.

And those undead guards formed by the primordial power of the world tree, continuously regenerating and healing, further deepening despair, making its true weaknesses unknowable!

"This trial..." Liliana spoke with grave tone, standing aside, constantly awakening her inherent elemental control techniques with rune scrolls to provide aid and support, "is not just a challenge of power but a test of your adaptability and strategic vision."

She witnessed David skillfully maneuvering through perilous thorns, extracting nature’s rhythms and fusing them to use, displaying resilience and firmness, indomitable yet dexterous wisdom in adversity, secretly admiring him deeply.

But simultaneously, she also saw the fatigue and mental exhaustion gradually accumulating on his face, while the future path remained long, arduous, and unpredictable...

As time passed, the pervasive toxic and entwining energy filled the battlefield, expanding and oppressing, and the atmosphere of crisis grew increasingly thick.

"I cannot fall!" David gritted his teeth, striving to ensure each defense and counterattack were as precise and effective as possible, seeking to exchange minimal consumption for maximum potential.

Yet his thoughts began to blur, sometimes even briefly losing control, needing to grip the magic staff tightly to regain direction and balance.

Suddenly, a deep rumbling emerged from underground, a massive green aerial root abruptly rose, like a living entity breaking free, thrusting forward straight at the enemy!

This was nature’s gift, and a crucial juncture on the battlefield!

"Seize the opportunity!" Liliana shouted, raising the rune scroll over her head, injecting powerful magical energy, guiding the forest’s aura to converge here, providing overflowing support for the imminent strike!

Seizing this sudden advantage and opportunity, David adjusted his steps, fully focused on deploying all available wood, water, and wind essence, fervently swinging the magic staff, aiming squarely at the jade orchid snake’s chest.

In that instant, countless fine fern leaves and buds exploded with wild impact, making the opponent marvel at such combinatorial tactics forcing its torso to show rare cracks, yet instantly activating rapid regenerative mechanisms, releasing masses of spores from the fissure, seeking to disrupt and counterattack!

Emerald green tendrils rapidly spread through the air, like a beast’s opened claws, suddenly stabbing from David’s blind side.

In that moment, his vision had not captured this sudden onslaught, heart jolted deeply, but it was already late.

"Quickly evade!" The voice mixed urgency and decisiveness.

Liliana’s gaze was like a blade, she constantly watched the vine python’s movements and energy waves, attempting to decipher the complex and hidden rules of this giant beast’s energy construct.

At that moment, she unhesitatingly charged toward David, pushing him out of harm’s way.

However, that tendril, with intense corrosive life force and ghostsly green glow, swiftly pierced through her chest.

"Pff..." Blood spurted out, intertwining with emerald light, instantly dyeing the dust in the surrounding air.

The emerald gradually became besmirched by blood-red, as if vitality was being swallowed by darkness, wilting and fading.

Her body lightly trembled, eyes though shocked, still filled with determination and fearlessness.