A Simple Resolution

Because the large privacy barrier was never supposed to defend or keep within its strong aura and attacks, both Alex and the demonic cultivator understood that one could not just attack within it and remain hidden.

That was why the man only attacked physically. That was also why Alex wasn't so concerned. The man wasn't just going to reveal himself to the crowd now by making a massive explosion. 

There were other reasons why Alex wasn't as concerned, but that was one of the main reasons why he was certain he wouldn't die in this clash.

The man pulled his spear out from Alex's skull and let him drop to the floor. Despite his cultivation base, he knew he couldn't thoroughly kill Alex in the middle of the city while remaining hidden.

Very soon, Alex's soul would come out from the body and— 

"Oh, you're letting me go?" Alex asked the man.