Chapter 228

Boom—!

The pressure emanating from Blackbeard's body roared out like a tidal wave.

Under this pressure, Hades and the other two were like a solitary boat adrift on a storm-tossed sea, constantly at risk of capsizing.

Conqueror's Haki, one of the three types of Haki, is Blackbeard's two-star state effect.

Unlike the magical pressure of this world, it crushes directly with raw power.

Conqueror's Haki primarily strikes the mind; those with even slightly weak wills cannot withstand it.

Hades, 'None,' and Brunot were naturally not weaklings—they possessed willpower far exceeding ordinary people and even powerful mages.

But even the strongest mind has a moment of vulnerability when suddenly struck.

And that moment is enough for a strong fighter!

"Dark Vein Path!"

Slapping his right hand against the ground, endless black mist surged violently from Blackbeard's palm.

The next instant, the mist rapidly spread outward in all directions.

In the brief span of less than one second—from losing their mental composure to regaining awareness—the black mist had already formed beneath their feet!

"Damn it!"

Hades and the other two were violently shaken in spirit!

Zankuro's horrific state had made them acutely aware of just how terrifying the black mist's power was.

Simply touching the black mist meant not only being trapped, but also being unable to cast magic.

It was like falling into a spider's web—becoming prey, with no possibility of escape!

They unleashed their magical energy and swiftly retreated backward.

In just a few seconds, they pulled several meters away from the black mist.

But how could Blackbeard possibly let them go so easily?