Power had limits stemming from quite specific variables. Magical items could expand on them, but their baseline was fixed.
The foundation stage only provided Qi of a specific quality. Quantity could increase its power output, but that level had set limits, too.
Moreover, bodies also had limits to their structural integrity. They couldn't endure careless energy releases. Their sturdiness came from their cultivation talent and stage, and only breakthroughs could increase it.
Despite Liam's advantages, he still had to abide by those limits. There was no way around them, and surpassing them would push his body to the breaking point like the Primal Urge had done, which wasn't a sustainable strategy.
Nevertheless, Liam's limits were different, far higher than his peers. He had more Qi at his disposal, his body was sturdier, and his talent made him more suitable for the cultivation journey as a whole.
