Chapter 116: Ascension of Elements

As Li Yang lost consciousness, Lysar turned to Qiyana with an accusatory tone. "You held back," he remarked. "Your ultimate attack, the Decastar Strike, harnesses ten attributes. Why didn't you use it?"

Qiyana laughed, a soft chuckle filled with memories. "I saw it in his eyes, the same fire that burned in Li Xuan Ya's gaze. He's the spitting image of his father. Why aren't you by Li Xuan Ya's side but instead shadowing his son?"

Lysar sighed, the weight of ages evident in his voice. "It's a long story. I was entrusted with the responsibility to protect both him and the jade pendant he carries."

Nostalgia flashed in Qiyana's eyes. "The days when I battled alongside you and Li Xuan Ya were memorable. You never lost, nor did you win."

Lysar looked at the unconscious Li Yang with pride. "While he might have been defeated today, his potential is unparalleled. He will surpass his father in due time. That's why I chose to conceal the fact that his father had ever reached the deepest level. Let him forge his own path, gain strength from his experiences."

Qiyana nodded. "I won't intervene in your affairs. But when he wakes up, I have a gift for him."

Time passed, and after what felt like an eternity, Li Yang stirred, slowly regaining consciousness. His first query was to Lysar, "How long was I out?"

"Several days," Lysar responded gravely. "Time is of the essence now. Rise."

Li Yang, gathering his strength, approached Qiyana. She gestured to a magical formation behind her. "Awakened, have you? See the array behind me? Call Ares forth. A reward awaits."

Nodding, Li Yang summoned Ares, who stepped into the array. As it did, a radiant light engulfed the area. The inherent elemental attributes of thunder and wind surrounding Ares began to ascend. The thunder element slowly turned into a vibrant shade of purple, and the wind transformed into a tumultuous tempest.

Li Yang, with a puzzled look, turned to Lysar for an explanation.

Lysar, with a hint of pride, explained, "These are the divine elemental attributes, the pinnacle of elemental evolution. They comprise the Holy Light, Abyssal Darkness, Raging Purple Thunder, Cryogenic Ice, and the Tempestuous Gale. Ares's original attributes of thunder and wind are evolving into Purple Thunder and the Gale."

With bated breath, Li Yang eagerly awaited the completion of the transformation, hoping to return to the academy in time for the ranking tournament.

*With Ares's evolution and the promise of new power, what challenges and adventures await Li Yang? The story unfolds in the next chapter.*