Within The Sensual Chamber... Part 1
Of course, effective as Hal's slam of cosmic energy had been in the sense that it rendered Ethan completely weakened and incapable of mustering any form of fighting spirit, it was not fatal in any way.
Ethan was already rolling over with a groan at the feel of all the broken bones he had at the moment.
When he managed to seat up, he looked up at Hal with a mixture of resentment and fear.
He could now tell with certainty that Hal's cultivation at the moment surpassed the cosmic phenomenon realm and was not someone he (Ethan) could ever hope to contend with.
Al least not right now.
Hal relished in the look because it made it clear that he had managed to get his message across.
Then he turned around with one of his hands around Amelia's waist to glare at the five who despite having the numbers advantages were still on the losing end in their battle with the trio of Jelena, Vanya, and Delaney.