If he were using his true identity now, he would most likely choose to save the middle-aged cultivator instead of provoking the fox demon. After all, following his true path to enlightenment, the fewer karmic entanglements the better. But as a virtual identity, it didn't matter.
The fox demon used its demonic power to resist the flying sword, but its complexion changed dramatically as the barrier of demonic power shattered instantly. Just as the flying sword, imbued with chilly flames, was about to strike it, a colossal presence rushed out of the forest, hitting the flying sword directly and repelling it.
That demonic power even flew towards the Golden Core Monk, attempting to pull him back.