Arié Quinlan

Chapter 52 Arié Quinlan

Just as everyone was still surprised by Tallinn's words, a voice rang out from the other side.

"Your Excellency is, after all, a guest who has come from afar. We Yuntars are a few years older. Since this is just a friendly spar, let someone of your age come instead," said an elderly female Yuntar. "My student, Ariel Quinlan, is in my Elemental Sanctuary."

His abilities are sufficient to become a Yuntar, but he has not yet undergone the final test of the Vidarion. What do you think, Your Excellency?

Upon hearing the words of the aged Yuntar, the other Yuntars beside him nodded in agreement, and then all turned their gazes toward Tarin.

Tallinn nodded after recalling for a moment.

Ordinary people may not know the name Ariel Quinlan, because this character is indeed not well-known in the League of Legends universe.

However, once you understand the League of Legends universe in detail, especially Ixtal's current situation, you will realize how important this character is to Ixtal.

Or rather, through this role, Qiyana's style transformation is shown—from someone who was originally unscrupulous and had no bottom line to someone who methodically wins over and divides the Yuntar Group.

This character appears in Qiyana's novel "Primordial Axioms," which tells the story of a young man born in a remote village who passes the Vidarian test and becomes a Yuntar.

His mentor is named Miwashim, one of the senior Yuntars of Ixtal, who knows many secrets of Ixtal, including the outside world.

Ariel Quinlan, on the other hand, was a highly talented apprentice, but his ideas and beliefs did not align with those of Ixtal at the time.

His father was a horticulturist, the person in charge of maintaining the green wall along the border.

Despite being born into such a family, Ariel longed for the outside world and wanted to know what the other side of the world was like.

What exactly are those people who are controlling large machines to destroy the Green Wall doing, and what are their motives for advancing towards Ixtal?

As Ariel's mentor, Miva constantly urged Ariel to abandon such ideas, telling him that there was no hope left in the outside world.

Miva said this to ensure the integrity of the Vidarian test.

However, when Arieh learned the truth, all he felt was absurdity and hidden anger.

While Tallinn was still thinking, Ariel Quinlan arrived quickly at the council hall after being summoned by King Yuen.

He was a young man with brown skin, not particularly robust, even somewhat thin. His lean physique differed from what Tallinn had seen in the original painting—

Or rather, they are now dressed, instead of simply being bare-chested with a long robe wrapped around their waist as depicted in the novel's illustrations.

She was tall and thin, with long hair tied into messy braids that hung down her back.

His eyes were bright and piercing, and a double-edged short-handled axe hung at his waist, with distinct geometric patterns engraved on it.

"Your Majesty, esteemed Masters of Yuntar," Arie bowed to the crowd, then turned his gaze to Tarin, standing firmly in place, and said, "I am ready."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze toward the towering tower.

To this, Tallinn simply nodded and said, "I'm ready anytime."

A moment later, the group arrived at the square outside the council hall.

Arrie stood on one side of the square, dressed in simple fabric, holding a sharp axe, his eyes filled with curiosity as he looked toward Tallinn.

As the elemental glow gradually illuminated the axe blade, a faint gust of wind and flowing water surrounded the youth.

"Arié Quinlan is skilled in the axioms of water and the axioms of wind."

"Tallinn, a shapeshifter from Ionia."

Upon hearing that Tallinn was from Ionia, a flicker of curiosity crossed Ariel's eyes. However, considering the current situation, he didn't say anything more, but simply nodded, preparing for battle.

Meanwhile, seeing that Ariel and Tarin were ready and the atmosphere seemed good, King Yuen nodded, and a servant announced, "The sparring begins."

As the battle began, Arie quickly entered combat mode, the magic power surrounding his battle axe causing numerous fleeting geometric shapes to emanate from the air.

The moment it took a step, its figure was obscured by the storm, and it hurtled toward Tallinn at an astonishing speed.

Upon witnessing this scene, the other Yuntars nodded thoughtfully and said to their mentor, Miva, "The application of the axioms of wind is already quite refined, and the undercurrents of the axioms of water have also been integrated into the propulsion of the wind. It seems that after the final trial, we will have one more colleague."

Upon hearing this, Miva nodded with pride, clearly recognizing Arieh's talent and ability.

But when he thought of Ariel's curiosity about that other place, and of the deception and concealment of the past years, a complex look appeared in Miva's eyes.

But whatever the future holds, at least for now, the strength that Arie has demonstrated has already earned the recognition of the Yuntars.

On one side of the square, Tallinn's face showed little change as he watched Arié rush towards him.

Arieh's expertise in axioms is similar to Qiyana's, but not entirely the same.

He is proficient in water and wind, and thanks to his gardener father's teachings, he also understands some of the axioms of wood, but he does not understand the axioms of rock.

Otherwise, she would definitely be a mini-Qiana.

But the difference between Arie and Qiyana is not just in their understanding of the Rock Axiom, but also in their overall combat talent.

Although their fighting style is similar to Qiyana's, they both use the Axiom of Wind to conceal their bodies, reduce friction between their skin and the air, and use the surrounding airflow to propel themselves forward and increase their speed.

However, during this period, (Arie) often used actual combat with Qiyana to more quickly understand how the Primal Axioms worked, so Tarin could clearly feel that Arie was far inferior to Qiyana in both casting speed and strength.

To be precise, it's a lack of combat experience—just like learning, combat is also something that tests one's talent.

Sensing Arieh's strength, Tarin nodded, but did not enter dragon form; he simply activated the life energy within his body to revitalize it.

Although it may not seem like much has changed on the surface, everyone present has their attention focused on Tallinn.

Therefore, everyone could clearly feel that deep within Tallinn's body, a raging energy suddenly erupted like a volcano.

Ghost transformation,

Tarlin's body surged with blood energy, and the rich life energy materialized. The moment he took a step, the spreading power shook the ground, creating spiderweb-like cracks.

Before Ariel could even react, he noticed a sudden change in his field of vision. Tarin, who had been in his sight, vanished instantly and then reappeared right in front of him.

"what?"

Ariel let out a soft hum, but Tallinn did not pause at all.

His eyes were calm as he opened his palms and slammed them fiercely toward Ariel's face with a burst of life energy.

Although he couldn't see Tallinn's movements clearly, Arieh clearly felt a gust of evil wind coming.

Almost instinctively, several icy blue arcs shot out from the fabric of its body, and then the moisture in the atmosphere gathered and multiplied at an astonishing speed under the power of magic, forming a clear and sturdy shield.

Although his reaction speed and axioms were quite good, Tarin still managed to analyze similar moves and situations in an instant. Tarin had experienced this many times with Qiyana.

Compared to Qiyana's flowing shield, Ariadne's can only be considered passable.

Then, in everyone's sight, Tarin's hand landed on the flowing water shield.

The moment they made contact, the surging elemental magic and life energy began to collide fiercely.

Sensing the immense impact, Arie quickly focused his mind, concentrating his attention on weaving the water shield, while simultaneously gripping his battle axe with his other hand and slamming it down towards Tarin's chest.

Tallinn simply nodded slightly.

Since it was just a friendly spar, Arrie did not choose to strike, but instead used a slap.

Generally speaking, such a heavy blow, whether it's a slap or a slash, has enough impact to make an ordinary person's heart and lungs stop.

But the moment Ariel's battle axe struck Tarin, the heavy force merely penetrated his skin before being dispersed and cushioned by the layers of subcutaneous fat originating from the strange dragon's soft skin.

By the time it reaches the subcutaneous flesh, only about 20-30% of the original impact force remains. This level of force is insufficient to impact bones and organs, let alone damage the flesh.

At that moment, Tarlin further unleashed the power in his arms, his fingers changing from patting to gripping.

The entry on the scratching bird's hand endowed Tallinn with far beyond the norm in terms of grip strength, perception, and dexterity.

Through this powerful perception and grip, Tali easily sensed the flow of water within the shield and the energy gaps hidden within the water.

Without pausing, the instant he grasped, Tarin forcefully tore apart the surface of the flowing water shield, and then a large amount of life energy surged in violently, forcibly cutting off the internal energy flow.

Then—smack!

The pain was secondary to the fact that it hit his cheek squarely; what truly puzzled Arieh was the inexplicable energy he felt the moment Tallinn's palm touched his cheek.

The life energy flowed from Tallinn's palm into Ariel's head.

Having deliberately controlled his power, Arieh did not suffer much harm. However, the life energy that entered his head caused many thoughts to churn inexplicably within his mind.

Originating from the activation of life energy, Arieh's brain began to operate at high speed. And because of Tarlin's infusion, this activation and operation were uncontrollable, with powerful energy driving Arieh to think and perceive uncontrollably.

Despite being attacked by Tallinn, Arieh felt extremely happy at that moment.

In the brain, relevant glands are stimulated. Dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin are secreted at an alarming rate. Simultaneously with feelings of pleasure and excitement, stress hormones like cortisol are also secreted in large quantities, causing muscle tension and a sense of mental fragmentation.

Perception is overclocked; the friction of clothing becomes unimaginably sensitive. The entire body is on high alert; the difference between time and space perception is distorted; everything in sight begins to become distorted, sharpened, and warped.

In the eyes of others, Ariel was only slapped lightly, and then he collapsed to the ground as if he had lost his soul, convulsing, his eyes rolling back, and drool dripping from the corner of his mouth.

Upon witnessing this scene, the Yuntars on the side looked at Ariel and Tarin with some surprise.

They could sense to some extent that Arieh had been fully focused on his defenses while fighting Tallinn.

As for Arieh's strength, it is absolutely commendable. Although he lacks combat experience, the Primordial Axioms he has created still reach the level of Yuntar. As long as his spirit and willpower are up to par, passing the Vidarion Trial is basically a sure thing.

But now? The battle is over in just one move?

This made the Yuntars hold their breath.

It's important to know that, according to the information we already have, Tarin is a shapeshifter. Only when he fully unleashes all his forms can he unleash his true power.

Putting aside everything else, just when he demonstrated his ability to restore life energy, Tarin revealed claws that were even sharper than scimitars, along with the powerful muscles that evolved along with them.

And now—

Nothing worked, it was just one strike —

After a moment of silence, an elderly Yuntar looked thoughtfully at the unconscious Arie and said, "Just now, it seemed that a strange energy entered Arie's head? Was that life energy?"

"Yes." Tarin nodded, then said slowly, "If it's elemental magic, I think Arie will be able to resist such a crucial part as the head perfectly."

Even if it cannot be perfectly eliminated, there are many related protective measures.

"But life energy is different; it's a neutral energy from the material realm," Tallinn explained. "Even without a full understanding, the human body naturally absorbs its benefits."

"Of course, even with gains, the final result will vary depending on the method of amplification."

Upon hearing Tallinn's words and seeing Ariel, who was now sprawled on the ground and inexplicably chuckling, all the Yuntars deeply realized the importance of understanding life energy.

The first encounter was terrifying.

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