Wizard: Stronger through Marriage

Chapter 797: Chapter 354: Sea God’s Trial

David stepped into the great hall, his gaze captivated by the dazzling decorations and mysterious carvings.

The walls were filled with the magnificent legends of the Sea God, ancient stories seemingly telling him of the glories and sorrows of a lost era.

“This… is where the Sea God once offered protection,” David thought to himself.

He could sense countless unsolved mysteries and a powerful force hidden deep inside the great hall.

The Mermaid Warriors followed closely behind. Though they were amazed by the ruins, they were more in awe of the power David had shown.

“We cannot linger here.”

The Sea Emperor finally regained his senses, anger and fear interwoven on his face, “Opening the ruins means we must control him, or we will lose too much.”

“If you want to stop him, you must first pass through this door.”

One of the Mermaid Warriors said calmly, knowing that this was not the time to confront David but to cautiously handle the unexpected situation.

But before they could react, a low and distant echo suddenly resonated in the great hall, as if some force was awakening.

David felt a strong sense of unease. He turned around, looking toward the depths of the already opened door, where he saw a pillar of light shoot skyward, illuminating the entire hall like daylight.

“This is… the Ancient Guardian!”

He exclaimed, realizing that this place was not merely a ruin but more like a site sealed with ancient existence and wisdom.

As the pillar of light gradually condensed, a tall figure emerged from the light—a being draped in scale armor, crowned with a coral crown, and with eyes clear as crystal.

He was the legendary Guardian of the Sea God, whose majesty and power made everything around tremble.

“Who has awakened me?”

The Guardian’s deep and sonorous voice echoed like waves throughout the great hall, “Why disturb my millennial peace?”

David’s heart tightened.

“I… I am David. I only wish to understand all that you bear.”

He spoke, using the calmest and most respectful tone possible to respond to the Guardian.

He knew that at this moment, only sincerity could earn trust, rather than resolving it with force.

“Understand? Or is it desire?”

The Guardian smiled slightly, a smile with a touch of depth and mystery.

“Your Bloodline Power has made me aware of a long-lost aura, but this place is not simple.”

At that moment, a hurried and chaotic noise sounded outside the great hall, a scene where the Mermaid Race gathered to protect their rights.

They clearly did not want to see this stranger approach their once-glorious land, much less entrust their fate to an outsider’s control.

“Silence!” The Guardian’s voice boomed like a dragon’s roar, cutting through the chaos and halting all sounds abruptly, “I only allow sincerity and courage into this sanctuary.”

Seeing this scene, the Sea Emperor refused to remain passive. He shouted, “We need you to restore our glory! If you permit, this young Prince will become our bridge!”

But before his voice fell, a deep tremble emanated from the ground, and it seemed that his words influenced the interior of the hall.

The ancient runes began to flicker and tremble. At the same time, an irresistible tidal wave surged in, shaking all souls—this was a moment to make a choice!

In that instant, David felt a surge of strange energy enveloping him, plunging him into endless darkness.

When consciousness returned, he found himself in a completely different new world.

This was a vast and boundless ocean, with towering islands and mountains of peculiar twisted shapes, and in the distance, small demons were faintly visible swimming.

However, different from before, everything here was shrouded in an aura of mystery and danger, making one feel constantly watched.

At that moment, a ghostly whisper echoed in the air:

“Brave one, please show your faith and wisdom.”

“In this land, challenges will await you, determining whether you can obtain the legacy.”

Stunned by the sudden voice, David knew it must be the Sea God’s trial.

He took a deep breath, adjusting his mindset, constantly analyzing the surrounding environment.

Soon, he noticed a beam of light shooting into the distance, where liquid water began flowing like a waterfall from the peak of a tower.

David took a deep breath, keeping calm in his heart.

The trial process was not only a test of strength but also a challenge to his inner belief.

As he gradually approached the waterfall-like water flow, a figure of light appeared on the lofty platform.

It was a phantom dressed in ancient Sea Race armor, with a stern visage, seemingly the guardian of this trial realm.

“Welcome, brave one.” She said in a low but clear voice, “You have entered the trial grounds, and your first test is about to begin. Please prepare to face your inner self!”

Before she finished speaking, the phantom lightly waved her hand. The surroundings instantly became blurred, and David found himself swept into a deep and dark ocean.

There was no light around; he could only swim based on intuition, but to his horror, he suddenly felt a strong sense of unease, an uneasiness that came from deep within himself.

“This is… my fear.”

David realized he was facing his deepest hidden anxieties and doubts.