Doflamingo's pupils contracted sharply as his thoughts raced. The rocky ground of the arena below instantly wriggled like a living thing, transforming into several massive white threads coated in Armament Haki. They crossed and layered over one another, forming an incomparably solid giant shield before him.
"[Shield White Line]"
Boom!
Adams's Haki Infusion-fueled fist smashed viciously into the thread shield. A deafening explosion erupted, and an oval energy shockwave instantly formed at the point of impact. The awakened Shield White Line, which could withstand heavy artillery bombardment, held for less than an instant before letting out an overwhelmed wail and shattering inch by inch beneath that irresistible force.
Broken threads scattered in every direction as the energy sphere's aftershock slammed fiercely into Doflamingo's hastily crossed arms!
"Puh—!"
A mist of blood burst forth. Doflamingo felt an irresistible force crash into him, and clear sounds of bones cracking came from both arms. His entire body became a shooting star, flying backward in a miserable arc before finally crashing into some part of the distant town, kicking up clouds of dust.
Bang bang bang—!!!
The air was torn apart in rapid succession, producing thunderous sonic booms. Adams did not even spare the result a glance. He brutally broke through the sound barrier with his bare body, turning into a bolt of lightning as he rushed toward where Doflamingo had fallen.
"Cough... cough cough..."
Amid the ruins of several buildings, Doflamingo, covered in dust and looking utterly miserable, pushed away the rubble pinning him down and slowly rose to his feet. His pink coat was badly damaged, his arms hung limply at his sides, and blood dripped from them.
The signature smile on his face had long vanished, replaced by extreme gravity and a trace of deeply hidden alarm.
"Damn it... I've clearly