This was merely a physical attack. Xu Zhi only needed to "phase" her body to evade it, but the trouble was that after their previous direct clashes, [Cup]-attribute energy had already spread throughout her body, damaging her muscle tissue and disrupting the circulation of her supernatural abilities.
For now, it was best for her to maintain a single form rather than switching back and forth. Otherwise, her body would gradually collapse under the erosion of the [Cup].
This was probably one of Its abilities as well. However, because [Lamp]-attribute energy existed within Xu Zhi's body, and because she had been prepared, its effects were taking hold somewhat more slowly.
If Xu Zhi could find a quiet place and had enough energy to sustain herself, she could slowly purge the [Cup]-attribute energy clinging to her like maggots on a bone. But unfortunately, she did not have that kind of leisure at the moment.
In Xu Zhi's eyes, Little Aberration's roots had already burrowed throughout Its body. Yet they were only rooted within, slowly devouring Its flesh and blood. With Xu Zhi watching It like a tiger from the front, It could not simply tear Little Aberration out of Its body and heal at Its leisure. But for now, Little Aberration could not affect It too greatly. It still needed time.
But Xu Zhi had never intended to rely entirely on Little Aberration to devour the enemy whole. She only needed Little Aberration to create an opportunity for her.
Realizing that both her body and Its body were in the process of "gradually collapsing," Xu Zhi understood that whoever failed to hold on first would be the loser.
And Its enormous fleshly body was clearly far stronger than hers. She could not wait. She had to take the initiative.
It broke Little