However, with the Green Fruit Barrier inside him, Lu Xiaotian naturally wouldn't compromise with this old monster. Once he broke free, who knew what unexpected complications might arise? Without another word, Lu Xiaotian opened the Green Fruit Barrier and directed the torrent of uncontrolled, immense, pure magic power inside.
In an instant, the once lush Green Fruit Barrier was struck by the now demonized magic power. Plants withered and died in a swath, their decline visible to the naked eye. Lu Xiaotian's mouth twitched. He had spent no small effort cultivating these spirit plants to their current state, and it would likely take quite some work to restore them.
Still, he would have done the same even if he had to start over. He had to nip this enormous threat in the bud. Ever since discovering the existence of this Spirit Transformation-level Primordial Spirit, Lu Xiaotian had felt as if thorns were pricking his back. He knew his opponent was surely plotting something major, and, knowing nothing, he might easily fall into the whirlpool of the other man's schemes. Being able to eliminate this hidden danger now was worth paying a small price.
Pfft! Lu Xiaotian spat out a mouthful of blood. Most of the old monster's magic power had already been channeled into the barrier, but its earlier loss of control had still injured Lu Xiaotian's meridians. If he hadn't been a body cultivator, even if he'd managed to endure it, his injuries would have been several times worse.
Lu Xiaotian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, but a smile appeared on his face. Though his opponent had caught him off guard and he had been injured, he would likely need some time to recover. Fortunately, he'd prepared in advance, and the injuries weren't too troublesome.