The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife

Time passed slowly.

David continued his research into the Silver Moon God's heritage.

Through summarizing his own acquired divine heritage, he first identified the core secrets of the gods:

1. Divine power originates from primal bonds, connecting all things.

2. Godhood is a resonance of the collective will of all beings, not a singular existence.

3. Divinity exists in all things, not exclusively belonging to gods.

Then, the path for ordinary people to become gods includes five steps:

1. Self-Awareness: Face your true heart through soul cleansing.

2. Connecting All Things: Resonance of the mental network with the ecosystem.

3. Karmic Conservation: Balance giving and receiving, establish a two-way contract.

4. Anchored by All Beings: A network of believers stabilizes godhood.

5. Shedding the Human Form: Energize the body, maintain the core of personality.

This made David think of the Church of the Light Continent.

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 filled with trust and expectation for Cynthia. He deeply knew that Cynthia's wisdom and tenacity were the best choice to continue in-depth research into the power of the Silver Moon God.

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

"Cynthia, your talent and deep understanding of the power of the Silver Moon deeply impresses me."

David's eyes were filled with sincerity, "I have decided to return to the Light Continent. There are many things there that I need to handle, and I also need to bring the knowledge I've gained here back to share with the witches."

Cynthia was slightly stunned upon hearing this, but quickly regained her composure.

She understood David's decision and knew the important task she shouldered.

"Lord David, I understand your meaning. The research here has only 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 pay attention to the situation on the Light Continent and be ready to give you support at any time."

David nodded, and a warm current surged in his heart.

He reached out and gently patted Cynthia's shoulder, "Cynthia, thank you. I'm relieved to have you here. After I take care of everything on the Light Continent, I will come back."

After saying goodbye to Cynthia, David embarked on his journey back to the Light Continent.

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

When David appeared in their sight, the witches surrounded him, asking about his experiences and gains.

David smiled and shared his experiences and knowledge about the Silver Moon world and his new understanding of the power of the gods with the witches.

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

They had never thought that the power of the gods could be so profound and complex, and they had never realized that ordinary people could also embark on the path to godhood.

After listening to David's account, the witches fell into contemplation.

They began to re-examine their understanding of the power of the gods, as well as their role and mission on the Light Continent.

David encouraged them to bravely explore and try, applying the knowledge of the Silver Moon power to practice, bringing more hope and light to the Light Continent.

In the following days, David worked closely with the witches to jointly study the application methods of the Silver Moon power.

In the process of jointly studying the power of the Silver Moon, the relationship between David and the witches became increasingly close.

He not only taught them theoretical knowledge about the power of the gods, but also guided them hand-in-hand in the cultivation process, helping them to better master and use this mysterious power.

Whenever night fell and the silver moon hung high, David would lead the witches to the open-air platform of the castle to begin their cultivation journey.

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

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

During the cultivation process, David would always pay attention to the state of the witches to ensure their safety.

If the witches encountered difficulties or confusion, he would patiently answer and guide them, helping them overcome difficulties.

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

As time passed, the witches gradually mastered the cultivation method of the Silver Moon power under David's guidance.

More importantly, their understanding of the power of the gods became more profound, and they began to perceive the subtle changes in the surrounding world, and even produce a mysterious resonance with nature.

On a night when the moonlight was particularly gentle, David would hold a celebration party with the witches.

To commend them for the progress they had made in cultivating the power of the Silver Moon, and also to deepen the friendship and understanding between each other.

The party was held in the courtyard of the castle, which was decorated with brilliant lights and twinkling stars, making it look like a dream.

A simple stage was set up in the center of the courtyard, covered with a 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 full of excitement and expectation.

At the beginning of the party, David first took the stage to give a speech. He thanked the witches for their hard work and unremitting efforts, and also praised them for the courage and wisdom they showed in the cultivation process.

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

After that, the party entered the dance session. David invited a witch to be his dance partner, and the two held hands and stepped into the center of the dance floor.

As the melodious music sounded, they began to dance gracefully.

David's dance was elegant and powerful, while the witch was as light as a swallow. The two cooperated seamlessly, like a pair of tacit partners.

Under David's leadership, the other witches also joined the dance floor one after another. They either paired up in twos and threes, or formed a circle, dancing various lively dances.

These dances not only showed the witches' soft and beautiful figures, but also reflected their deep understanding and use of the power of the Silver Moon.

In the process of dancing, their bodies seemed to resonate with the surrounding natural elements.

The moonlight, starlight, the sound of the wind, and the rustling of the leaves all blended with their dance steps, forming moving pictures.

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

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

David was also infected by this joyful atmosphere. He put down his usual seriousness and restraint, and laughed and danced with the witches, enjoying this beautiful night.

At the end of the party, David and the witches sat around the campfire, sharing their stories and dreams.

They talked about the mysteries of the Silver Moon power, the experience of cultivation, and their expectations 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 shining through the broken stained glass, casting mottled and bizarre light and shadows.

David stared at this once glorious but now devastated land, and complex emotions surged in his heart.

He turned to look at Lucia, her eyes filled with nostalgia for the past and confusion about the future.

"Lucia, you were once the saintess of the church, and you know far more about the church than I do," David said slowly, "What do you think was the real purpose of the first pope in establishing the church?"

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

"The purpose of the church is to spread the light and guide people to the path of salvation," she said softly, "But as time went by, I gradually felt some unusual things inside the church. Especially the legends about the first pope, which are always full of mystery and contradiction."

David nodded and told Lucia his understanding of the inheritance of the gods.

"According to the inheritance I have obtained, the power of the gods does not belong exclusively to a certain individual, but originates from the original bond between all things."

"Godhood is a resonance of the will of all beings, not a single existence."

"Ordinary people who want to become gods need to go through five steps: self-awareness, connecting all things, karmic conservation, anchoring by all beings, and shedding the human form."

"You mean..." A flash of understanding flashed in Lucia's eyes, "The first pope may have tried to achieve his own path to godhood through the church?"

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

"They are moving step by step towards the goal of becoming gods through doctrines, rituals, and a network of believers."

Lucia took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with firm light.

"David, we must uncover this secret. No matter what the intention of the first pope is, we cannot let his plan continue."

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

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

Although the exterior of the church was slightly weathered, it could still be seen that it was glorious and solemn.

They carefully pushed open the heavy door, and an ancient and mysterious aura rushed towards them.

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

They walked slowly along the central corridor, each step was extra cautious.

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

David followed the direction of her finger and saw a series of complex patterns and symbols engraved on the wall.

These patterns seemed to have some subtle connection with the inheritance of the gods they had seen in the Silver Moon world.

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

"These patterns...they seem to be describing a huge altar," David muttered to himself.

Lucia nodded, her eyes flashing with excitement.

"If we can find this altar, we may be able to 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 in front of them, they couldn't help but hold their breath.

In front of them was a huge circular altar, at least tens of meters in diameter, made of unknown black stone, exuding a faint ghostly light.

The altar was covered with complex runes and patterns, the same as those they had seen on the wall.

What was even more shocking was that there seemed to be a depression in the center of the altar, as if it was used to place some important items or creatures.

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

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

He found that some of the runes on the altar seemed to have some connection with the inheritance of the Silver Moon God, which made him even more convinced 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 is likely to be conducting his experiment of becoming a god here."

Lucia's face became serious.

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

David pondered for a moment, then said firmly, "Perhaps, we can try to repair this damaged 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 shining through the broken stained glass, casting mottled and bizarre light and shadows, adding a bit of mystery and desolation to the ruins.

The Holy White City, this once glorious religious shrine, now only has broken walls left, as if telling a forgotten history.

David stared at the ruins, and complex emotions surged in his heart.

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

And to do this, the most direct way is to reconstruct this holy city and restore it to its former glory.

"Lucia, we need to re-deconstruct this architectural complex," David said in a deep voice, "Only in this way can we better understand the intention of the first pope and the secrets behind the church."

Lucia nodded, her eyes filled with determination.

"I agree, David. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must complete this task."

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 mural of the dome, revealing the mottled background color.

The broken stained glass refracted strange spectrums in the moonlight, like ghosts floating in the ruins.

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

Although these carvings were severely weathered, it could still be seen that they were once exquisite and gorgeous.

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

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind.

He seemed to see the glorious scene of the Holy City in the past.

The towering spires pierced the sky, the magnificent church shone in the sun, the believers prayed devoutly, and the whole city was filled with a sacred and peaceful atmosphere.