Authority of Lightning
The system's voice rang out in Julian's mind which carried a tone of triumph, "Congratulations to host for cultivating the Authority of Lightning."
Julian still feeling the electric energy coursing through his veins, asked with curiosity, "What is the Authority of Lightning?" As he posed the question, the system promptly brought up a glowing window in front of him.
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Authority of Lightning:
Description: The Authority of Lightning grants the host supreme command over the lightning element. Unlike normal elemental control, authority transcends mere manipulation which allows the user to become a true embodiment of lightning itself. Those who wield this authority can command storms, summon lightning strikes at will and infuse their very being with its raw, untamed power.
Abilities:
Absolute Lightning Control: Unrivaled mastery over the lightning element. The host can manipulate lightning in any form, from the gentlest spark to the most devastating thunderstorm.
Storm's Wrath: Summon a cataclysmic storm that can lay waste to vast areas, raining down destruction with the force of a natural disaster.
Lightning Embodiment: Temporarily transform into a being of pure lightning which grants the user unparalleled speed, strength, and invulnerability.
Cosmic Lightning Fusion: Merge cosmic energy with lightning to amplify attacks creating devastating effects that surpass normal elemental power.
"If this is just 20%" he thought, "what kind of power will I hold when I reach 100%?" The possibilities excited and overwhelmed him as the idea of mastering such overwhelming strength made him eager to explore the boundaries of his new abilities.
Confusion clouded Julian's mind once again as he pondered how he had gained such a rare power. "How did I even get this authority? Why did no one else receive it before me?" he asked hoping the system would have answers to his burning questions.
The system's voice echoed in his mind which provided clarity. It explained that the previous wielder of the Authority of Lightning was the God of Thunder and Lightning himself. This god who was once feared and revered for his unrivaled power met a tragic end. He was mercilessly killed by his enemies in a brutal battle but before his demise, he left his will inside the very element he once commanded.
Julian listened intently as the system continued. During the week long ordeal when lightning continuously struck him tearing his body apart and healing it repeatedly, the will of the God of Thunder had begun to nurture his sea of consciousness.
The constant tempering, the unrelenting trial and Julian's refusal to give up had caught the attention of the element itself. The lightning had acknowledged his resilience, strength and determination. It was through this grueling process that the will of the god bestowed upon Julian the Authority of Lightning.
This explained why no one else had attained the authority cause none had undergone such a trial or been recognized by the element as worthy of wielding the god's power.
The system's voice continued revealing another astonishing truth, "The form you are currently in is known as the Authority Form. The armor you're wearing isn't just any ordinary armor, it was crafted by the God of Thunder himself using the pure essence of lightning. This armor represents the very foundation of the lightning element that was forged with its primal energy and imbued with the god's unmatched craftsmanship."
Julian looked down at himself as he took in the radiant armor crackling with energy, its intricate design pulsing with the raw power of lightning. The realization that he now wore the armor of a god, a relic infused with elemental authority left him speechless. It wasn't just a symbol of his newfound power, it was a vessel through which the very element of lightning flowed and it had now chosen him as its bearer.
Julian as he still tried to grasp the full extent of his new power asked, "Shouldn't there be other mages with authority over the other elements?"
The system responded, "The wielders of authority over the other elements are none other than the gods themselves. Unlike the God of Thunder, they are still very much alive holding dominion over their respective elements. Their authority is absolute and no mortal has been able to inherit it until now."