[Is this a defensive use of Annihilation energy?] 4

A twisted grin appeared on Asura’s face, which was split in half. He was overwhelmed with a sense of joy that transcended anger and pain. 0

He was truly happy. 0

Contrary to his expectations, Grid was unharmed. This taught Asura another way to use the Annihilation energy. 0

[I won’t be hurt again from now on.] 0

Asura stroked the wound on his face as if savoring it. Under his careful touch, his split face stuck together again and the scar healed. The purple energy rising from Asura was hardening. It quickly took the form of armor that covered him entirely except for his eyes. 10

[Shit.] 0

Braham gritted his teeth. He tried to join as reinforcement and lend his support, but Asura placed an iron wall around him. The spell Braham had hurled at Asura struck the ghost cultivators instead. 0

Changing the target of a spell that had already been cast was impossible. If anyone saw that, they wouldn’t believe their eyes, but the people present were too great. Asura and Grid’s group took for granted Braham’s miracle, and so did Mumud. 0

[......] 0

Mumud’s...0