"If you are strong enough then you might be worthy to have me use my Martial Spirit."
The challenge hung in the air like a weight, and Thomas, although shaken, found a spark of defiance in his chest.
"Then I will," he said, his voice barely audible over the hum of power that surrounded him. With a determined expression, he began to push the limits of his technique even further.
The Tai Chi diagram shifted, and the energy exploded outward in a shockwave that sent ripples through the air.
The ground cracked and shattered beneath the force, and the sky above seemed to darken as if reacting to the sheer weight of Thomas's power.
It was a sight that would have made any lesser cultivator quake in their boots, but Arthur remained calm, standing unbothered by the chaotic display of energy.
As the force of the technique reached its peak, Arthur's eyes flickered with an understanding of the situation.
