Boom—
The "Murky Black Arrow" plunged into the marsh behind Gelman and the others, unleashing a terrifying explosion!
Mud sprayed into the sky!
A deep, abyss-like crater yawned open in the marsh. It would be quite some time before the rebounding mud filled it in again.
Gelman ignored the aftermath and turned his attention to the "Snake-headed Giant's" next move.
After landing, the "Snake-headed Giant" raised its right arm. All four "Malice Cysts" writhed like unborn babies kicking in the womb.
The entire grove of "Longevity Food Nitolomi," which served as its core, greedily absorbed the malice and killing intent of the whole rainforest.
The "Malice Cysts" absorbed that energy in turn, and soon all four were fully charged.
The "Snake-headed Giant," now fully restored, shifted its golden, vertical pupils until they fixed on Gelman. Then, in an instant, it used three abilities in succession.
First, the "Snake-headed Giant" used "Darkness Warp" to appear behind Gelman.
Gelman reacted in a flash, but the "Snake-headed Giant" was still faster. It pointed its right index finger at him.
Just like the "Roaring Giant Beast," he was left standing rigid and unable to move!
Then the "Snake-headed Giant" swung its left arm around, aimed the "Crimson Bow" at him, and nocked the "Murky Black Arrow"!
The light of the entire world was swallowed once more. Darkness fell, and everything blurred from view!
This combo was all but certain to badly wound Gelman!
But then a streak of golden light tore through the sky with a sharp whistle!
Ging shot toward the "Snake-headed Giant's" left arm like a spear. His Nen Energy erupted, forcibly nudging the aim of the "Crimson Bow" and "Murky Black Arrow" off course!
Startled, the "Snake-headed Giant" tried to realign the "Crimson Bow" and "Murky Black Arrow," but a sharp