Chapter 427 Dark Trial
“Outsiders, welcome to my trial ground.” The voice echoed in the illusion, with unquestionable majesty, “Only after passing my trial can you truly master the power of the God of Darkness.”

As the sound faded, the illusion began to change.

The space around them twisted, forming countless black energy streams that attacked the four people.

David and the three witches reacted quickly, each casting powerful magic to defend themselves.

However, these energy flows were so fierce that their defenses soon became shaky.

At this moment, Arya suddenly felt a strange power surging from her body, resonating with those energy flows.

“What’s going on?” Arya was surprised to find that she could guide these energy flows so that they no longer attacked her.

“Arya, your physique seems to have some special connection with the Dark God.”

David observed Arya’s abnormality and guessed, “This may be a mark of the Dark God’s residual will on you, suggesting that you will become the key carrier of the Dark God’s power.”

Arya felt a mix of emotions when she heard this.

She felt both honored and responsible.

She knew that she had to face this trial bravely, not only for herself but also for the peace and tranquility of the dark world.

In the following trials, Arya gradually demonstrated her potential as a vehicle for resurrection.

She can sense the flow of energy in the illusion and guide it for her own use;
She can also communicate with the remaining will of the Dark God and obtain some valuable guidance and enlightenment.

David, Liana and Nova fully assist Arya to deal with the various challenges and dangers in the illusion.

They used their own magic and wisdom to solve one puzzle and mechanism after another, and gradually went deeper into the core area of ​​the illusion.

There, they discovered a huge energy node, which was the one that maintained the operation of the entire illusion.

In order to pass the trial, they must destroy this node and break the shackles of the illusion.

Faced with the huge energy node, David and the three witches knew that this would be a difficult battle.

But they did not back down, but stood together firmly, ready to meet the challenge.

“Let’s attack together!” David shouted and took the lead in attacking.

He gathered all the dark power in his body, forming a black energy wave, and blasted towards the energy node.

However, the energy node’s defense was extremely strong, and David’s attack only caused a circle of ripples without causing any substantial damage.

“It looks like we have to work together.”

Liana said as she cast her ice magic to freeze the space around the node, trying to restrict its ability to move.

Nova was not to be outdone. She summoned powerful lightning force and bombarded the node fiercely.

Arya closed her eyes and concentrated on communicating with the remaining will of the Dark God, trying to find the weakness of the node.

With the joint efforts of the four, cracks finally began to appear in the defense of the energy node.

David seized the opportunity, gathered all his strength again and launched a more fierce attack.

This time, the attack finally broke through the node’s defenses and struck its core.

With a deafening roar, the energy nodes began to collapse and disintegrate, and the illusion began to dissipate.

When the illusion completely disappeared, the four found themselves back in the temple.

They were exhausted, but their eyes were shining with victory. “We did it!”

Liana shouted excitedly, “We passed the trial of the Dark God!”

David nodded and looked at Arya: “Moreover, Arya has also shown her potential as a carrier of resuscitation. I believe that in the near future, she will be able to fully master the power of the Dark God.”

Arya felt a warm feeling in her heart when she heard this.

She knew that she had a heavy responsibility, but she also believed that with the help of David and her partners, she would be able to handle the role.

In the following days, David and the three witches continued to practice and explore in the dark world.

They work to stabilize their power and improve their strength;
At the same time, they are also looking for ways to solve problems and crises in the dark world and strive to maintain peace and tranquility in this land.

And Arya became the core figure among them.

She continued to communicate and learn from the remaining will of the God of Darkness, and gradually mastered deeper and more powerful dark powers.

She also began to try to guide these forces to bring positive changes to the dark world and help those lives in need.

As time went on, Arya gradually became a respected and admired hero in the dark world.

After successfully passing the trial of the Dark God, David, Arya, Liana and Nova returned to the temple.

They should have been a time of celebration, but there was a subtle, tense atmosphere in the air.

Nova stood in the center of the temple, staring at the divine crystal that was still emitting a faint glow, with determination flashing in her eyes.

“I think we should destroy this crystal.” She suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. “The power of the God of Darkness is too strong and unstable. Its existence will only bring more risks and disasters to the dark world. Only by destroying it can we completely eliminate this hidden danger.”

Upon hearing this, Liana frowned.

“Nova, I understand your concerns, but I don’t think we can give up this power so easily.” She retorted, “The dark world is facing many unknown threats and challenges, and we need this power to fight them. If we destroy the crystal, it will be equivalent to giving up an important weapon to fight future threats.”

David looked at the heated argument between his two partners and felt deeply troubled.

He understood that Nova’s worries were not unfounded. The power of the God of Darkness was indeed strong and difficult to control, and a slight carelessness could lead to a disaster.

But at the same time, he also agreed with Liana’s point of view that the dark world really needed this power to protect itself.

Arya stood aside and did not comment immediately.

She closed her eyes and concentrated her mind to communicate with the remaining will of the Dark God, trying to gain some inspiration from it.

However, this communication did not bring her a clear answer, but only made her feel the complexity and multifaceted nature of the Dark God’s power.

“Perhaps we can find a compromise.” Arya finally spoke to break the deadlock, “Neither destroying the crystal nor relying entirely on its power. We can try to seal up the power of the Dark God and use it only when we really need it.”

David’s eyes lit up when he heard this, and he thought the suggestion made sense.

“That’s a good idea.” He nodded. “We can seal the crystal in a safe place and set up powerful magical restrictions to prevent it from accidentally releasing its power. This way we can retain the power for emergency use while reducing risks.”

Nova and Liana fell into deep thought after hearing this. They knew that this proposal was not perfect, but at least it provided a feasible solution.

After some discussion and weighing the pros and cons, they finally decided to adopt Arya’s proposal.

After deciding to seal the divine skeleton crystal, David and the three witches began to prepare for the sealing ceremony.

They know that this is a difficult and complex task that requires great effort and wisdom from them.

First, they needed to find a suitable place to place the crystals.

This place must be hidden and secure enough to prevent it from being discovered and used by malicious forces.

After some searching and investigation, they finally chose an ancient cave located deep in the dark world, surrounded by mountains and dense forests as the sealing place.

Next, they began to prepare the materials and magic circles needed for the seal.

The process was extremely cumbersome, time-consuming and labor-intensive, but none of the four complained at all.

They work together and perform their respective duties:
David was responsible for collecting rare materials;
Arya is responsible for communicating with the remaining will of the Dark God and obtaining guidance on the seal;
Liana is responsible for constructing the magic circle and strengthening its defense capabilities;
Nova is responsible for keeping an eye on the surroundings and preventing accidents.

After several days of intense preparation, the sealing ceremony finally began.

The four of them stood on the magic circle in the center of the cave, holding the materials and staffs they had prepared in their hands.

They began chanting spells and releasing magical energy according to the guidance Arya received from the Dark God.

As the chanting of the spell became louder and louder, and the fluctuations of magical energy became more violent, a powerful dark force suddenly emerged in the cave.

This power comes from the remaining will of the Dark God inside the God’s Remains Crystal. It seems to feel the threat of the seal and tries to resist.

“Hold on!” David shouted to encourage his companions, “We can’t let its will affect the sealing ceremony!”

Arya closed her eyes tightly, concentrated her mind and fought fiercely against the will of the Dark God;

Liana continuously released magical energy to strengthen the magic circle’s defensive capabilities;
Nova waved the staff in her hand and released the power of thunder and lightning to shock the dark force.

After a fierce battle, the will of the Dark God was finally suppressed and forced to accept the fate of being sealed.

The four of them took the opportunity to throw the materials in their hands into the center of the magic circle and chanted the final sealing spell in unison.

“seal!”

As the spell fell, a powerful sealing force emerged from the magic circle and instantly wrapped the divine skeleton crystal.

The faint light on the surface of the crystal gradually dimmed and finally disappeared;
The entire cave seemed to be shrouded by an invisible barrier, becoming extremely quiet and mysterious.

“Success!” Liana shouted excitedly, “We have successfully sealed the power of the God of Darkness!”

David, Arya, and Nova also smiled with relief.

They knew the task was not easy but they succeeded in the end through unity and joint efforts.

After successfully sealing the divine skeleton crystal, David and the three witches did not stop to rest.

They know that the dark world still faces many unknown challenges and threats, and they need to continue to improve their strength and wisdom to meet these challenges.

In the following days, they continued to practice and explore in the dark world.

Not only did they consolidate the power they had previously acquired, but they also learned many new magics and skills.

At the same time, they are always paying attention to the developments in the dark world and are ready to respond to possible crises at any time.

However, just when they thought everything was going in a good direction, a new challenge quietly arrived.

One night, when the four were practicing in the cave, they suddenly felt a strong energy fluctuation coming from afar.

This energy fluctuation was extremely powerful and full of malice, as if some terrifying existence was approaching them.

“Not good!” David’s face changed and he stood up immediately, “A powerful enemy is approaching us! Everyone, prepare to fight!”

Arya, Liana, and Nova also quickly stood up and prepared for battle.

They held their staffs or weapons tightly in their hands, with determination and courage flashing in their eyes.

Soon, a huge black shadow rushed in from the cave entrance and let out a deafening roar.

This black shadow was huge, muscular, and had red eyes. It looked as terrifying as a demon crawling out of hell.

“What is this?” Liana asked in surprise, “I have never seen such a terrifying creature!”

“No matter what it is!” Nova waved the staff in her hand and released the power of lightning to attack the shadow, “Defeat it first!”

David also quickly gathered the dark power to form a black energy wave and blasted towards the black shadow.

However, the black shadow was extremely agile and easily dodged their attacks and continued to approach them.

“Everyone be careful!” Arya warned, “This creature is very powerful and we can’t take it lightly!”

At Arya’s reminder, the four began to deal with the shadow’s attacks more cautiously.

They used their respective magic and skills to engage in a fierce battle with the shadow.

However, the black shadow was extremely tenacious and kept dodging and counterattacking, making it difficult for the four to gain the upper hand for a while.

After a hard battle, the four finally found the black shadow’s weakness – its red eyes.

It turns out that these eyes are not only its only way to perceive the outside world, but also the source of its power.

Simply attacking these eyes can weaken its power or even defeat it.

After discovering this weakness, the four immediately adjusted their tactics and concentrated their firepower to attack the black shadow’s eyes.

After a fierce bombardment, the black shadow finally let out a shrill roar and fell to the ground, motionless.

“Finally solved!” Liana breathed a sigh of relief. “What is the origin of this creature? Why did it suddenly attack us?”

David shook his head to indicate that he didn’t know either.

“But what is certain is that it is definitely not an ordinary creature.”

He said solemnly, “It seems that there are indeed many unknown dangers and challenges hidden in the dark world. We need to be more vigilant. We must also be more careful from now on.”

(End of this chapter)