Months had passed since Li Na's paralysis, and she had adapted to her new way of life. She had become stronger mentally and emotionally, but physically, she remained unable to move her body from the neck down. Despite her disability, she had continued to cultivate and had even found a new way to channel her energy through her thoughts.
One day, as Ethan sat by her side, Li Na turned to him and asked, "Do you want to spar?"
Ethan was taken aback. He had never thought about sparring with Li Na since her injury, but he knew how important martial arts was to her. He hesitated for a moment before nodding his head in agreement.
Li Na's face lit up with excitement, and Ethan could feel her energy pulsating through the air. He stood up and helped her to position herself in her wheelchair, ready for the fight.
They faced each other, and Ethan could see the determination in Li Na's eyes. Despite her paralysis, she was still a formidable opponent. Ethan knew that he had to be careful not to underestimate her.
They began to spar, and Ethan could feel Li Na's energy flowing through her body, concentrated on her upper half. He could see the strength in her arms as she punched and the precision in her movements as she dodged his attacks. Ethan was impressed by her resilience and her refusal to let her disability hold her back.
As they continued to fight, Ethan began to understand the true power of the mind. Li Na had found a way to channel her energy through her thoughts, allowing her to control her body despite her physical limitations. It was a new kind of fight, one that required mental strength and discipline.
After several rounds of sparring, they both collapsed onto the ground, exhausted but exhilarated. Li Na looked up at Ethan, a huge smile on her face.
"I may be paralyzed, but I'm still a fighter," she said.
Ethan smiled back, feeling a sense of pride in his partner and friend. He knew that Li Na would continue to amaze him with her strength and determination, and he was honored to be by her side.