'Only the Primal Urge, the Qi Repulsion, and the Concussive Palm are left,' Liam thought, a painful ringing still echoing in his brain. 'Though his mind was quite tough.'
The beam that had stunned Caspar had been none other than the rank 2 Aura. That technique was incredible, having decided the outcome of many of Liam's battles. He had even used it against branching experts, but the blowback had been heavier now.
That didn't make any sense. Liam's mind had improved after the breakthrough. The absence of painful pressure from the connection with the fan proved as much, but he had still suffered more than ever before.
Caspar's incredible mental resilience was the only possible explanation, and confirmation immediately arrived.
Even after the shock of losing an arm, even with Qi and flesh becoming toxic, even with a body that didn't respond no matter what, Caspar reacted, his very existence switching to autopilot now that death was staring him in the face.
