Chapter 155: The Mysterious Village and Its Secret

Lysar's voice, filled with gravitas, echoed in Li Yang's mind, "The very essence of this Enigma can empower Ares to unprecedented strengths. Seek out the arcane circles here to bestow upon him a new divine element - the attribute of the Dark Abyss."

A twinge of excitement passed through Li Yang. Ares, his trusted companion, already wielded two godly attributes, and the prospect of adding another was tantalizing. However, navigating this mystic realm was not straightforward. Where should he begin his search?

Suddenly, the faint cries of a child caught Li Yang's attention. Following the sound, he discovered a young boy, Mimi, cornered by two menacing wolf-dogs. Without hesitation, Li Yang commanded Ares to dispatch the threats, saving the boy from potential harm.

With gratitude shining in his eyes, Mimi thanked his savior. In response to Li Yang's queries about the surroundings and his presence, Mimi introduced himself and shared his mission to collect herbs for his ailing mother. Realizing that Mimi might have knowledge about the Enigma's secrets, Li Yang inquired about the arcane circles and requested to be guided to Mimi's village.

"It would be my pleasure, kind sir," replied the boy, leading Li Yang down a meandering path lined with trees bearing luminescent fruits and vivid blossoms.

Before long, they reached a quaint village, its architectural style reminiscent of ancient civilizations but infused with an ethereal beauty that could only belong to this mysterious realm. As they entered, a woman with an imposing demeanor stormed out of one of the dwellings, berating Mimi for his recklessness. Upon seeing Li Yang, realization dawned on her face. Mimi hastily explained how Li Yang had saved him, averting potential harm.

The woman's stern expression softened. "Thank you for rescuing my brother. I am Mei, Mimi's elder sister. Please, come in and rest. We owe you a debt of gratitude."

As Li Yang followed Mei and Mimi into their abode, he couldn't help but wonder if this village held the key to unlocking Ares' new divine attribute. Perhaps, within its confines, the arcane circle he sought was hidden, waiting to be discovered.