Ricktor was beginning to understand the gap between him and Crine, a clan leader of one of the top five clans. Becoming a middle-stage warrior had closed the gap, but only by a fraction of the difference between them.
'Both Murkel and Crine's control over their Qi, it's as if their visual Qi has actually become a part of their power to be used, rather than just focusing on certain moves and techniques. Both of them have focused on the powers their Qi can bring them.
'Murkel with learning the deep properties of the Dark Qi and using it to attract attacks like some type of gravity, and then Crine with his use of his visual water Qi. Neither of these is something that I will be able to learn and apply in this fight, so how am I supposed to win this?'
Not only was he trying to come up with a way to win, but he was still in the middle of the fight with Crine. He was looking at the steps on the floor and he could see areas bubbling.