The most significant characteristic of a martial artist who has achieved the unity of spirit and intent is the perfect fusion of their own momentum with their spiritual power, embodying a flawless whole.
This also implies that martial artists at the unity of spirit and intent will no longer be overwhelmed by momentum. Unless forcibly suppressed by a strong Fierce Realm practitioner using spiritual possession, a martial artist who has shed the Mortal Realm and achieved the unity of spirit and intent will have no issue confronting the momentum of the Fierce Realm. This demonstrates the strength of martial artists with firm Dao hearts.
Only a martial artist who has completed these two elements and graduated from the Mortal Realm can begin to attempt the most vital step in breaking through the Fierce Realm - Soul Casting!