The sun had climbed higher into the sky, casting sharp shadows and illuminating the vibrant greens and blues of the Crystal Lake surroundings.
The tranquility of the lake contrasted sharply with the intense energy radiating from the two figures sparring on the shore.
Oasis and Sir Elias stood facing each other, the air around them charged with anticipation.
Oasis's muscles were taut, his eyes focused and determined. Sir Elias, calm yet alert, prepared himself for the first move.
"Ready, Oasis?" Sir Elias called out, his voice steady.
With a swift motion, Sir Elias launched the first attack, his hand slicing through the air with a burst of wind magic.
Oasis deftly dodged, his movements fluid and precise.
He countered with a blast of water, the liquid forming sharp, needle-like projectiles aimed at Sir Elias.
Sir Elias twisted his body, evading the water needles with grace.
He retaliated with a powerful gust of wind, forcing Oasis to brace himself against the onslaught.
The force of the wind whipped around them, rustling the leaves and causing ripples to dance across the lake's surface.
Oasis, not missing a beat, summoned his own wind magic, the air around him swirling and merging with Sir Elias's gust.
The collision of their magics created a vortex, sending debris and leaves flying in all directions.
The sheer intensity of the clash illuminated the depth of their power.
Blow after blow, they exchanged attacks with remarkable speed.
Oasis's water magic morphed into various forms—whips, waves, and shields—each one crafted with precision and intent.
Sir Elias matched him, using wind magic to create barriers, blades, and powerful gusts to counter each strike.
Their sparring session was a dance of elements, each move calculated and executed with skill.
Oasis's movements became more fluid and confident, his body and magic working in harmony.
Sir Elias, while holding back to match Oasis's level, demonstrated his vast experience and mastery.
At one point, Oasis leaped into the air, conjuring a spiral of water around him.
He directed the spiral towards Sir Elias, who responded with a slicing wind that cut through the water.
The clash resulted in a explosion, the fine droplets shimmering in the sunlight.
As the explosion settled, Oasis landed gracefully, breathing heavily but with a fierce determination in his eyes.
Sir Elias, slightly winded but composed, smiled approvingly.
"Excellent, Oasis," Sir Elias praised, his voice carrying over the now-calm landscape. "Your control and power have improved immensely."
Oasis nodded, a slight sinister smile playing on his lips. "Water Magic: Arrows of Fate!"
Oasis shouted out, casting a spell he had created himself during Sir Elias's absence.
The spell summoned dozens of water arrows, each one shimmering with a faint blue light, swirling with intricate patterns of magic.
They hung in the air for a moment before shooting toward Sir Elias with incredible speed and precision, each arrow homing in on its target with unerring accuracy.
Sir Elias's eyes widened in surprise.
He quickly unleashed a wind barrier, a gust of swirling air forming a protective shield around him.
The arrows struck the barrier with force, causing ripples of energy to shimmer across its surface.
To his shock, the barrier began to weaken under the relentless assault.
Just before the arrows could break through and hit him, Sir Elias responded with a swift counter.
"Wind Swift!" he commanded, his body blurring as he moved in a blink.
In an instant, he was directly in front of Oasis.
Oasis's expression shifted from triumph to shock as Sir Elias closed the distance with blinding speed.
Before he could react, Sir Elias delivered a powerful kick, reinforced with wind magic, sending Oasis flying back towards the lake.
The force of the kick was so strong that Oasis glided across the water's surface, skipping like a stone.
To Sir Elias's surprise, Oasis managed to recover mid-glide. Just before he could fall into the water, Oasis unleashed a counter.
"Wind Barrier!" he shouted, creating a shield of wind magic that halted his momentum.
With a swift turn, he spun 180 degrees, his eyes locking onto Sir Elias with fierce determination.
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"Take this!" Oasis roared, combining his water and wind magic into a new, formidable spell. "Cyclone Vortex!"
A massive cyclone formed, a swirling vortex of water and wind that roared towards Sir Elias.
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"Double casting!!!"
The sheer force and size of the cyclone left Sir Elias momentarily stunned.
He quickly composed himself and conjured a powerful water barrier, bracing himself for the impact.
The cyclone crashed into Sir Elias's barrier with a deafening roar.
He could feel the immense pressure and power behind the spell, forcing him to use half of his strength to maintain the barrier.
Water and wind clashed violently, the energies swirling and colliding in a chaotic dance.
After a few intense moments, the cyclone dissipated, leaving the area drenched and windswept.
Sir Elias, breathing heavily, lowered his barrier and looked at Oasis with a mixture of astonishment and pride.
"Mo... monster," Sir Elias thought, unable to fully comprehend the extent of Oasis's capabilities.
As the chaos subsided, the beauty of the crystal lake began to reemerge.
The surface of the water, previously churned by the battle, now reflected the setting sun.
The surrounding trees, though battered by the magical onslaught, stood tall, their leaves glistening with residual moisture.
A calm, eerie silence settled over the area, broken only by the gentle lapping of water against the shore.
Oasis, standing slightly above the lake on his wind barrier, appeared almost ethereal.
His lean, muscular form was illuminated by the soft, fading light.
Suddenly, a surge of mana from the environment converged on him, enveloping him in a shimmering aura.
The mana flowed into him, filling him with immense power. His body glowed with an intense light, signaling another breakthrough.
Sir Elias watched in awe as Oasis absorbed the mana.
"Another breakthrough... F...F...Foetal realm," he stammered, barely able to believe what he was witnessing.
With a final burst of light, Oasis's body went limp, and he began to fall toward the lake.
Sir Elias moved swiftly, catching him just before he submerged.
Gently, he lifted the unconscious Oasis and carried him back to the cave.
"Lad, you are awesome," Sir Elias whispered as he laid Oasis down to rest. "You did well."