The explosion wasn't that strong, just as powerful as the Instabilities.
The needle exploded right next to the red cultivator's shoulder, creating a blast with the power of rank 2 cultivator in the liquid stage.
The soldier had a rank 4 body, the power behind the explosion was enough to pierce his natural defenses.
However, just as his skin was burnt and his flesh was destroyed, he released the "Breath" inside his dantian in a protective manner.
That raw "Breath" wasn't enough to completely block the blast but it still offered some sort of protection due to its intrinsic power.
The explosion destroyed his robe and engulfed his body, yet, he barely managed to survive, the soldiers there could see how his charred body came out of the cloud of dark smoke created after the needle detonated.
"Who dares to-"
He cursed loudly but his words were interrupted by a black saber that severed his head, Noah wasn't the type to waste such a precious chance.