Casio's movements were slightly immature, but he had at least learned two-thirds of the Essence, Qi, and Spirit. He extended his curved fingers, transforming into the bulky tusks of a python, subtlety consuming the air between his fingertips.
He spread his feet powerfully, lowered his center of gravity, adopting a purely defensive stance rather than showing an offensive momentum.
It's better not to be too arrogant in the face of an Extreme Fist.
Casio had learned his lesson the first two times, and although he now wanted to taste the elder's Southern Dipper Sonic Serpent Fist, he also understood the specific enemy strength situation. The gap between them could not be bridged with force alone.
He decided to change from motion to calm, and cautiously explored first.
