Simply arrogant and domineering.
On the massive tree trunk, the illusory face spoke: "Are you here to intimidate me? In that case, let me tell you that you've succeeded!"
He had no intention of engaging in a fight with the new commander of the Demon Suppression Bureau. Firstly, he wasn't sure of the other's background, and if they were someone from the headquarters of the Demon Suppression Bureau, they might have untouchable connections.
Secondly, he was at a crucial stage of transformation and didn't want to fight, nor did he dare.
After all, if he fought with the Demon Suppression Bureau, the situation would change, and he couldn't move his roots freely, so he had to swallow this frustration.
He knew that his recent actions had gone a bit too far, and it was expected the Demon Suppression Bureau would come knocking. He just didn't think it would happen so soon.
