The [Abyss Leviathan]'s chaotic starlight shimmered in sync with the spark in Lin Mo's chest. His spiritual energy teetered at 30% and he could bet that it wasn't nearly as close to Yu Qingyan's remaining spiritual energy.
It was only her cultivation that was suppressed, her dantian and its higher capacity gave her the edge in this duel, where there's a significant importance to one's spiritual energy capacity.
Nevertheless, he's not one to just back down. He's getting his first fight – not against an Anchor Fledgelings but an expert like her.
Tackling her down hinged on the fact that she was unprepared for that move, but at this point, despite his leviathan's opening, Yu Qingyan would move before he could even approach her.
Even if he threw his punches and kicks by following what he learned from the [Foundational Martial Technique], Yu Qingyan's combat sense was clearly higher as he'd either get blocked, deflected, or counterattacked.