C544 Waiting

Whoosh—

A black beam of light pierced straight through his forehead.

As the beam shot forth, its speed unrelenting, it left a trail of blood in its wake, streaking towards the horizon until it vanished into the sky, leaving no trace behind.

The bloodline emerged on the Crimson Flame Ape King's head like several blood-red earthworms, slowly wriggling to the surface.

Pop!

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