The killing intent in the silent room diffused, deadly and soundless.
Might opened and closed its oral instruments, its hooked palatal teeth flashing with a cold light, and the dripping venom corroded the surface into pits.
The golden beast bent its legs, eyeing its surroundings with predatory focus.
Compared to when it was first seen, the Time Insect had undergone a complete change in appearance. Its body had grown larger, its head had become more pointed, resembling a sharp spear, and spikes extended from the back of its head. It had also grown symmetrical sets of twelve leg sections underneath its body.
Bang!
Bricks shattered, dust and smoke flew up.
Shuā shuā shuā!
Gold and blue afterimages intersected, sparks flew, and red particles fell onto the meditation cushion, causing wisps of green smoke to rise from it.