That was one of the main things that made plants and animals so different. Tianming could see with his naked eye the greenvoid bugs being sucked into dry husks after Xian Xian's root tendrils pierced them through, devouring everything—including their heads. "A plant that eats pests rather than the other way round.... This is a first," Tianming said.

"That's too badass!" Ying Huo snapped, dumbfounded. It flew around the battlefield, spitting out fire. "Sister, wait a bit! Your Chicken Bro will serve up some roast bugs for you! Tianming, give me the spice rub and butter!"

"Forget making it delicious! These are dire circumstances, so taste isn't a necessity!" Tianming snapped.

Xian Xian was on a mad feasting spree, swallowing whatever it could get its roots into. Even its spiritform seemed to be munching on air within the lifebound space. When the little grey egg touched it, it swung its hand at it, causing it to vanish as if it was...