Wizard: Stronger through Marriage

Chapter 864: Chapter 387: Triple Shackles (Part 2)

With the sudden eruption of immense energy, a dazzling golden sword beam shot out from his hand, resonating with the surrounding space, causing the entire field to flicker.

Continuous messages, everything from his past, transformed into a strong aura forming a barrier against the darkness!

At the same time, through the violently rotating space, a clear picture once again emerged.

The chains on the Holy White Cage were being torn apart, and dazzling cracks appeared one after another.

It seemed that an ancient and powerful entity was awakening, and their low chants gradually revealed a brand-new hope.

Just as they were welcoming this new situation, an echo from the unknown Abyss called out, bringing forth unseen fears once more!

"Quick! We must stop all this!" Lucia said anxiously.

A new flame, indescribable yet filled with firm courage, rose within her as she gripped the Moonlight Dagger once more, standing by David’s side to face the coming challenges.

In the strong pull of the Light Vortex, David suddenly realized that this power was not as pure as it appeared on the surface.

Deep within him, a sense of unease grew stronger, as if the vortex was not merely granting him strength but was trying to take over his body and soul.

His Silver Moon Mark shone with unprecedented brilliance in that instant, as if sensing the crisis within him.

"Lucia!" David shouted, "I can’t let this power control me! We must sever its connection with me!"

"Quick! Use the Silver Moon Mark!" Lucia encouraged, her voice full of determination.

She understood the danger David faced and knew that only through willpower and belief could they resist.

David took a deep breath, focusing his attention on the Silver Moon Mark.

He clenched the sword hilt, igniting an indomitable determination within him.

With his will, he pointed the sword edge at the endlessly rotating, enchanting light vortex; a bright silver light burst forth like a galaxy.

"Break!" he muttered, and in an instant, the Silver Moonlight sliced through the night sky like a blade, directly hitting the vortex’s core.

With a deafening roar, the energy connection was severed, and the sense of binding dissipated.

He felt much lighter, and the spiraling energy waves collapsed along with it.

However, under this powerful backlash, Lucia’s expression suddenly changed: "Watch out! Even so, it will still retaliate!"

She realized that even though the connection was severed, the unknown entity, heavily sealed and twisted into a shadow form by the First Pope, would retaliate in another way.

At that moment, those crimson eyes began to distort into more vicious and ferocious shapes, like hunters in the night; the deity trapped in the cage began to emit a weak yet angry murmur.

As they resonated and fluctuated, invisible shackles fell, cloaking the two like shadows, suffocating them.

"Look!" Lucia pointed ahead, speaking excitedly, "The Light Vortex has been encased by a triple shackle from the First Pope!"

"What?" David looked confusedly in the direction she pointed, seeing the entangled chaos, intertwining chains, and runes forming a gigantic cube.

Each symbol exuded an irresistibly oppressive aura of prohibition.

These shackles were not merely physical bindings but also manipulated and twisted the depths of the soul and consciousness!

"One layer is to weaken the ability to flow through time, making escape impossible; the second layer is harvesting the believers’ consciousness to form an endless cycle; the third is injecting the imprisoned deity’s power into the Pope, granting eternal life, enabling him to control the entire Church and utilize the believers to create an everlasting furnace." Lucia explained urgently, "If we can’t break these prohibitions, this being will forever remain in darkness, and the First Pope will further control the world with this power!"

David’s eyes burned with determination, knowing that without breaking these shackles, they couldn’t truly liberate the oppressed or save this world.

He looked around, stunned by the unimaginable yet vividly visible conspiracy behind the scenes.

"We have to find a way to unlock these prohibitions, one by one."

Thus, they stood together again, facing that massive vortex and the layers of complex, cold, and emotionless seals.

With their harmonious collaboration, using an uncompromising attitude, they began to challenge repeatedly, gathering emotions into a fighting spirit as each strike unleashed unimaginable new energy towards the giant enclosure!

As they focused intently, a violent tremor suddenly attacked, as if those sinister runes sensed a threat and began violently resisting.

However, at this moment, their spirits soared even higher, transforming all emotions into a sky-piercing sword beam, once again targeting the first layer of the shackle!

As David and Lucia’s power continued to converge, the first prohibition melted like ice and snow in the sunlight, emitting a sharp crackling sound.

However, this was only the beginning; greater challenges awaited them.

Then, a flicker of insight crossed Lucia’s mind, realizing that the conspiracy set by the First Pope was even more complex than she had imagined.

"David, listen to me!" she urgently spoke.

"The First Pope didn’t simply imprison deities, but created an entire belief system through false prophecies, luring believers willingly into this trap!"

Her voice carried anger and anxiety, "He exploited people’s desire for gods and truth, dragging the truly powerful being into the cage to control everything!"

David was shaken to his core, seeming to comprehend something: "So, everything we’ve cultivated in the Church, the faith and rituals, have been manipulated and distorted, haven’t they?"

"Exactly!" Lucia nodded, "True deities don’t need fake prophecies to guide humanity. They hope people will pursue truth through their own will and soul."

"However, the First Pope used that very desire, converting all the believers’ emotions and wishes into part of his power for control. This is his double truth!"

At this moment, the Light Vortex seemed to sense their cognitive elevation; its light began flickering uneasily, yet due to the Golden Bird Law, it couldn’t break free from the spiritual binding on its own.

The Golden Bird Law is an ancient and complex binding mechanism, linking a soul to its innermost desires, making it hard for individuals to escape or resist.

And now, this mechanism was firmly holding their wills.

"We must find a way to break this law," David pondered, striking forcefully with the Silver Moon Sword.

"We can’t let the First Pope continue to manipulate everything. We must liberate ourselves and the true being imprisoned in the Holy White Cage!"

"There are ancient legends mentioning such a law," Lucia reminded.

"Once one finds their truest, purest desire, they can break the Golden Bird Law, gaining free access to the Spiritual Domain."

Instantly, their eyes met, seemingly realizing the importance of seeking their true self.

"Our goal is not merely to break the binding, but also to reclaim ourselves!" they said in unison.

Thus, at the vortex’s center, they closed their eyes, trying to delve deep within their hearts.

In the endless darkness, they began recalling their life experiences and true emotions.

David remembered his childhood longing to soar freely in the sky and his relentless dedication to protect those he cherished.

Lucia recalled her unwavering pursuit of justice, her refusal to compromise with power, and her hope to save the world for a better future.

As these emotions surged, a blinding yet warm silver glow burst forth from them.

They felt the invisible yet profound bond between them, a force that energized every cell.

At that moment, they realized that this connection was the key to breaking the Golden Bird Law!