The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife

David stood amidst the ruins of the Ice Palace, his gaze fixed solemnly on the distance.

Although he had defeated the Ice Hell Lord's phantom, the chill emanating from Hell had not dissipated.

An unsettling cold still permeated the air, as if something were quietly corroding this pure world.

"The power of the Ice Hell… it's not so easily eliminated after all," David murmured, his brow furrowed.

He could feel the Ice Hell's power seeping into every corner of the Ice World at a slow but inexorable pace.

On the distant ice plains, the once crystalline ice crystals were gradually becoming turbid, with black纹路 (wén lù - patterns/lines) spreading across the surface like spiderwebs.

The creatures of the Ice World also seemed to sense the anomaly, emitting uneasy low growls.

Some weaker ice elementals even began to be corroded by the black energy, their bodies gradually twisting, their eyes flashing with scarlet light.

"I must find the source of the Ice Hell as soon as possible, or this world will be completely lost," David resolved in his heart.

He took a deep breath, and the Chaos Bloodline within him surged once more, silver-white light flowing across his body, dispelling some of the cold that had invaded him.

He strode towards the depths of the Ice Palace, the core of the Ice World and the source of the Ice Hell's power.

As he went deeper, the surrounding temperature dropped lower and lower, and an oppressive feeling filled the air.

Suddenly, David stopped.

His gaze fell on a section of ice wall in front of him, where there was a huge crack, from which black ice crystals kept seeping out, like a passage to Hell.

"Is this the entrance to the Ice Hell?" David muttered, a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

He could feel that the chill coming from the crack was even more intense than before, as if countless eyes were watching him in the darkness.

Just then, a low roar came from the crack, followed by countless black ice crystals gushing out, turning into hideous ice crystal monsters, pouncing towards David.

"It's not that simple after all."

David snorted coldly, and the Chaos Bloodline within him burst forth instantly.

His body transformed into a dragon form once more, the silver-white dragon scales appearing particularly dazzling against the backdrop of the black energy.

"Chaos Ice Dragon Soul Judgment!"

David roared, his dragon claws slashing out, the power of chaos and ice intertwining in the air, forming a huge ice storm that instantly tore the ice crystal monsters to shreds.

However, the black energy in the crack did not stop surging, but became even more violent.

David could feel that the power of the Ice Hell was pouring into the Ice World through this crack.

"I must seal this crack!"

David thought to himself.

He urged the Chaos Bloodline within him, and a blazing Chaos Flame shot out from his dragon mouth, heading straight for the crack.

The flames collided with the black energy in the air, erupting in a dazzling light.

The black energy in the crack began to recede gradually, but David knew that this was only temporary.

The power of the Ice Hell was too strong, and he simply didn't have the strength to completely seal this crack.

"It seems I can only borrow the power of the Ice World."

David's gaze fell on the core of the Ice Palace, where there was a huge ice crystal, radiating pure ice power.

That was the source of power of the Ice World, and the only power that could contend against the Ice Hell.

David quickly flew to the ice crystal, and his dragon claws gently touched the surface of the ice crystal.

A pure ice power instantly surged into his body, dispelling the chill within him.

"Seal the invasion of the Ice Hell with the power of the Ice World!"

David roared, the Chaos Bloodline within him fusing with the power of the Ice World, forming a huge sealing formation.

The light of the formation enveloped the entire Ice Palace, and the black energy in the crack began to be gradually suppressed.

David breathed a sigh of relief, and his dragon body slowly landed on the ground.

He knew that this battle was temporarily over, but the threat of the Ice Hell had not been completely eliminated.

As long as the power of the Ice Hell still existed, the Ice World would never be truly safe, and the opponent would surely break through the obstacles.

"I must find a way to completely destroy the Ice Hell," a hint of determination flashed in David's eyes.

The ice crystals of the Ice World gradually regained their original purity.

But David knew that this was only temporary peace.

The power of the Ice Hell was still lurking in the shadows, waiting for the next invasion.

David stood in the ruins of the Ice Palace, his eyes fixed on the crack that had just been sealed.

Although the crack was temporarily closed, he knew that the power of the Ice Hell had not completely dissipated, but was lurking in the depths of the Ice World, waiting for the next outbreak.

He had to find a way to completely destroy the Ice Hell, or this world would never escape the fate of being eroded.

Thinking this, a crystal appeared in his hand.

This crystal contained powerful energy, the very energy belonging to the Ice Hell Lord and the Ice Hell.

As long as Raina absorbed the energy contained in this crystal, she should be able to break through that bottleneck and raise the Snow Fairy Soul to the Sixth Ring.

David stared at the crystal in his hand, feeling the powerful and cold energy contained within.

He knew that this crystal was not only the condensation of the power of the Ice Hell, but also the key to Raina's breakthrough.

He turned and walked towards the depths of the Ice Palace, where Raina was in seclusion.

Raina was sitting cross-legged on a huge ice crystal, surrounded by a faint mist of ice.

Her eyes were closed, her brows furrowed slightly, obviously at a crucial moment in her breakthrough.

David walked up to her and said softly, "Raina, I have brought the energy crystal of the Ice Hell Lord, which may be able to help you."

Raina slowly opened her eyes, a hint of fatigue and determination in her eyes.

When she saw David, joy appeared on her face, and she took the crystal from David's hand, feeling the surging energy fluctuations within.

She took a deep breath, held the crystal in her palm, and began to guide the energy into her body.

As the energy was injected, Raina's body was gradually wrapped in a layer of ice-blue light.

Her Snow Fairy Soul began to fluctuate violently, and the ice power in her body collided and fused with the hellish energy in the crystal.

Raina's face turned pale, and fine beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, but she gritted her teeth, insisting on not letting the energy get out of control.

"Hold on, Raina!"

David stood aside, his gaze solemn.

He knew that this fusion of energy was extremely dangerous, and a slight carelessness could cause Raina's Snow Fairy Soul to collapse.

But he also believed that Raina had enough willpower to control this power.

Time passed by, and Raina's body began to tremble slightly, and the energy fluctuations in her body became more and more violent.

Suddenly, her eyes opened sharply, her pupils flashing with ice-blue light.

She let out a low cry, and the ice power in her body burst out instantly, as if the surrounding air was frozen.

"Snow Fairy Soul Sixth Ring Breakthrough!"

Raina's voice echoed in the Ice Palace, and six ice-blue halos appeared around her body, each halo radiating powerful ice power.

Her aura reached an unprecedented height at this moment, as if the entire Ice World was cheering for her.

A trace of relief flashed in David's eyes, and he knew that Raina had succeeded.

Her Snow Fairy Soul had finally broken through to the Sixth Ring, and her strength had undergone a qualitative leap.

This not only meant her personal growth, but also added a powerful boost to the Ice World's fight against the power of the Ice Hell.

Raina slowly stood up, feeling the surging power within her body.

She looked at David, her eyes filled with gratitude and determination: "Thank you, David. Without your help, I would not have been able to complete this breakthrough."

David smiled slightly and shook his head: "This is your own effort, I just provided a little help."

David and Raina stood in the ruins of the Ice Palace, their eyes meeting, and an unspoken understanding and trust permeated the air.

Although the threat of the Ice Hell still existed, they felt a rare moment of peace.

Raina had just completed the breakthrough of the Snow Fairy Soul, and the energy in her body had not yet completely stabilized, and David hoped to help her consolidate her strength in a gentle way.

"Raina," David said softly, "Your power has just broken through, and the energy fluctuations in your body have not completely subsided. Perhaps we can help you stabilize your realm through some special cultivation methods."

Raina's face turned red instantly, and she nodded immediately: "Okay."

David smiled slightly, a soft light flashing in his eyes.

David reached out and gently took Raina's hand, leading her to an open space in the center of the Ice Palace.

The surrounding ice crystals radiated a faint light, as if adding a mysterious atmosphere to their cultivation.

The two stood facing each other, David slowly raised his hands, palms up.

Raina closed her eyes, took a deep breath, felt David's aura, and then slowly raised her hands, gently touching his palms.

Then, her body slowly bent backward, and David steadily supported her waist, helping her maintain her balance.

The movements of the two were smooth and natural, as if they had already been tacitly aware.

Raina felt the warmth from David's palm, and a warmth surged in her heart, and the ice power in her body seemed to become more gentle.

David then slowly squatted down, supporting the ground with both hands, signaling Raina to place her feet on his shoulders.

Raina hesitated slightly, but soon followed David's instructions, gently leaping up, her feet steadily landing on his shoulders.

David slowly stood up, and the bodies of the two formed a perfect balance.

Raina closed her eyes, feeling the ice power in her body gradually stabilize under David's guidance.

Her breathing became deep and even, and the energy in her body seemed to resonate with David's Chaos Bloodline, intermingling with each other, forming a wonderful balance.

Time passed quietly in the tacit cooperation of the two, and the cold in the Ice Palace seemed to be dispelled by this warmth.

When David slowly put Raina down, both of them had a satisfied smile on their faces.

In the days that followed, David and Raina began a deeper level of dual cultivation.

They would practice in the Ice Palace every day, and their energy would continue to sublimate in the fusion.

David's Snow Fairy Soul also gradually improved with Raina's help, reaching a new height.

One day, David and Raina sat in the center of the Ice Palace, their palms touching each other, and the energy in their bodies formed a perfect cycle in the fusion.

David felt his Snow Fairy Soul gradually break through with Raina's help, reaching a new realm.

"Raina," David said softly, "I feel that my Snow Fairy Soul has reached a new height. Thank you."

Raina smiled slightly, her eyes shining with gentle light: "This is the result of our joint efforts. No matter how difficult the future is, we will face it together."

David nodded, his eyes filled with determination: "Yes, we will protect this world together."

At the entrance to the Ice Hell, the huge ice wall stood tall, the power of the seal flowing in the ice, emitting a faint blue light.

Amy and Raina stood in front of the ice wall, their eyes firmly fixed on the sealed dark abyss.

Although the threat of the Ice Hell was temporarily suppressed, they knew that the power of the seal was not eternal and could be broken at any time.

"Raina," Amy said softly, her voice with a hint of fatigue, but more of firmness.

"We can't be careless. Although the power of the Ice Hell is sealed, those dark creatures will never give up easily."

Raina nodded, a cold light flashing in her eyes:

"I know. We must guard here to ensure that the seal is not broken. As long as we are here, the entrance to the Ice Hell will not be opened."

Amy smiled slightly and reached out to pat Raina on the shoulder: "With you here, I feel much more at ease. However, we must be prepared to deal with any possible dangers."

Raina clenched the ice crystal spear in her hand, her eyes firm: "No matter what happens, I will fight side by side with you."

The two stood in front of the ice wall, the cold wind whistling past, blowing their long hair and robes.

The surrounding ice field was silent, with only the sound of the wind and the faint vibrations occasionally coming from the ice.

Amy and Raina looked at each other and tacitly split up to set up defensive barriers around the seal.

Amy formed seals with both hands, chanting ancient spells in a low voice.

With her movements, golden runes flew from her fingertips and merged into the ice wall, strengthening the power of the seal.

Raina waved the ice crystal spear, drawing ice-blue light marks around the ice wall, forming a solid barrier.

Time passed slowly in the silence, and Amy and Raina's defensive barriers gradually took shape.

The sealing power on the ice wall became more stable, and the surrounding ice field was also covered by their barriers, forming a safe area.

"This should be fine," Amy breathed a sigh of relief, wiping the sweat from her forehead, "As long as we don't leave here, the seal will not be easily broken."

Raina nodded, her eyes still vigilantly watching her surroundings: "But we can't relax our vigilance. The creatures of the Ice Hell may launch an attack at any time."

Amy smiled slightly, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes: "Don't worry, with us here, they can't break through the seal."