Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World

They vary in size, but are generally quite tall, with some even reaching deep into the clouds.

The crisscrossing branches are densely packed, like iron chains blocking the path from the bottom of the forest to the sky.

The trees are far more numerous than their intertwined branches; instead, they are covered with an extremely dense canopy of leaves.

The dense foliage is like layers of thick cotton blankets, covering countless branches.

If it weren't for the generally thick branches, they would most likely be crushed by the weight of this lush shade.

But this is not the most prominent feature.

Purple forest.

This is Lynn's short name for this forest.

There are no wrong nicknames, only wrong names.

This entire forest seems to have only one single hue—purple.

This is mainly due to the influence of the leaves.

Any leaf that can be seen, whether it is still growing on the tree or has fallen to the ground.

They were all extremely deep purple.

Moreover, these leaves are not just ordinary purple; they also seem to have a fluorescent, radiant quality.

It might not be easy to see a single leaf, but the tree is covered with leaves that block out the sun, so the effect is particularly noticeable.

The leaves are emitting a purple glow.

Each tree is like a giant light bulb, constantly emitting an eerie, hazy purple light.

If it's just about emitting light, that's not a problem.

But purple is often associated with something.

That's poison!

Seeing this, everyone instinctively held their breath, even though they were in protective suits.

Lynn then had a slight thought and released the poisonous bird.

She's an expert in highly toxic substances.

The poisonous bird can absorb toxins to become stronger, and it can also quickly create antidotes based on the toxins it absorbs. It often discusses related knowledge with Gal.

Having more character cards has its advantages; it provides solutions for many different situations.

Zhen took a deep breath, paused for a moment, and slowly said:

"This purple light does indeed contain toxic components."

"It belongs to a complex toxin."

"It generally includes types such as chronic toxins that can be fatal, hallucinogenic toxins, and paralyzing toxins, but there are no strong toxins."

"However, these toxins are highly contagious; any place exposed to ultraviolet light will become contaminated with them."

"However, if you leave here before the toxins accumulate to a certain level and stop being exposed to them, the symptoms should gradually subside."

Zhen analyzed it carefully, and at the same time, she was excited about the toxin, which was a rare toxin that could not be found in the six continents.

It's a real shame that Gail didn't come.

What's more, she can become stronger by absorbing toxins!

This place is a once-in-a-lifetime treasure for the poisonous bird.

A highly poisonous forest?

Lynn glanced at the new feature bar that appeared in his mind.

I wonder what kind of cards will appear here?

Meanwhile, the others were still surprised that Lynn's Nen Beast could actually analyze toxins.

Not to mention others, even Pjorn, who had known Lynn the longest, was surprised.

But then everyone frowned, their faces showing varying degrees of surprise and apprehension.

Just from the words of the poisonous bird, they could sense how troublesome this purple forest was.

"So, the entire forest is a poisonous forest?"

"Anything that is exposed to purple light will become poisonous, but this purple forest has so many leaves that almost all of them are exposed to purple light."

"So calling this purple forest a poisonous forest is really not an exaggeration at all, as it is full of toxins."

Jin looked up at the endless purple forest before him, his expression calm as he said:

"Moreover, these are just the threats posed by the forest itself; we still don't know what other dangers might lurk inside."

Faced with unknown dangers, everyone roused themselves.

Norb even placed a spatial entrance at the entrance first.

Since they had just entered the Demon Realm, the various faction teams were only a little distance apart, but not far from each other. Lynn and his three companions naturally gathered together, with Zhen at the forefront absorbing the toxins.

Next, they were to explore this unknown forest.

Click...

The purple-glowing leaves were crushed underfoot, accompanied by a crisp, faint sound.

This was just the beginning. Soon after, a series of soft footsteps echoed as people rustled as they stepped on the fallen leaves.

The purple forest has a large number of trees, with many obstacles obstructing the view, and the hazy purple light also affects observation.

Therefore, people need to observe from more angles: underground, in the woods, in the shade of trees...

These places could be dangerous at any time.

As they explored the purple forest, they gained a deeper understanding of this eerie place.

First of all, the forest is very quiet; even the slightest sound of footsteps on the ground is unusually loud, which is also a strange thing.

Logically speaking, a forest should contain a considerable number of birds, if not countless animals.

It's likely that the toxins contained in the purple light caused this place to become a deathly place, so quiet you could hear a pin drop, and devoid of any living creatures.

All that met everyone's eyes was a hazy purple world.

Giant trees rise from the ground, making humans feel exceptionally small in this forest.

The types of trees are also quite peculiar; although they are all purple trees that emit a purple light, their shapes are not uniform.

There are trees that grow very straight, similar in shape to poplars; there are crooked, twisted trees; and there are mushroom trees that look like giant mushrooms...

It seems that there are hardly any trees in the entire forest that look alike.

Lynn, who was walking at the front, sensed something and turned to look at the location where Nob was on the other side.

Suddenly, the bark of a large tree was quickly removed, just like removing a piece of paper.

Then several pairs of insect legs emerged from them. The legs were thick and long, with barbs that gleamed coldly on them.

If you get caught on these barbs, it will be very difficult to get free.

If Lynn had to describe it, the insect-like creature was like a hybrid of a fly and a spider, grown to a gigantic size.

Its body is about the size of a car, with a pair of slightly long antennae on its head, followed by two huge blue eyes.

Its body, hidden inside the tree, was bent over, with small wings faintly visible on its back.

The most striking feature is its numerous pairs of legs, which are many times thicker than those of ordinary insects.

Each of the insect's legs is thicker than a human arm, and it has a total of eight legs, making it look powerful and strong.

At the same time, it also has a slender mouthpart at the tail, with strands of highly toxic purple liquid emanating from its tip.

It immediately extended all eight of its legs, forming an embrace or binding gesture, with its target being Nob, who was closest to it.

It moves incredibly fast; from the moment it removes the bark to the moment it extends its legs, all these actions are completed in an instant.

Ordinary people can't even see the afterimage; they only feel that the person disappears from their sight in an instant.

Lynn had every reason to believe that he had done these actions more than once, which was why he was so skilled at them.

The entire movement was fluid and exceptionally smooth and fast.

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At the critical moment, Norbu remained silent, opened his arms, and a channel-like stream of Nen energy connected his two hands.

The severed head and some of the insect's legs, which had been cut off by the energy channel, had completely disappeared.

The one who opened the window!

This is one of the ways Nob uses his Nen ability, "Four-Dimensional Apartment," and it's also one of his few methods of attack.

Like opening a window in an apartment, Nobu creates a space of thought between his palms.

It's like taking a portion of the space in the "Four-Dimensional Apartment," enveloping it on the enemy, and then closing it off.

The part that was enveloped was forcibly sealed within the space of thought, severing its connection with the rest.

The enemy was as if they had been hit by an attack similar to [Dimensional Slash].

In other words, part of the insect's body has now appeared inside Nob's [Four-Dimensional Apartment].

To ensure a fatal blow, Nob deliberately chose the head, since it's better to have the head blown off of insect-like creatures.

Norb's caution proved necessary. After losing part of its legs and half its head, the insect collapsed under the tree, but continued to struggle until it finally died.

The dark green blood mixed with dust, combined with its shape resembling a giant fly, made the scene look particularly eerie.

"Phew...that was really dangerous," Nob sighed softly.

Being able to react is one thing, but being frightened is another.

"Such a big fly?" Pjorn frowned, instinctively taking a picture of the insect's corpse before using his Nen ability to analyze it.

Lynn sized up the bug; it was roughly at the B-rank level, a level of strength usually reserved for a low-level tower master in the Sky Arena and a skilled Nen user.

Coupled with its formidable stealth abilities and unpredictable ambush style, it is impossible to avoid encountering a non-A-rank Nen user on the first meeting.

Nen users below A- rank are highly likely to be killed by a sneak attack!

It's only because Nob is quite strong and has quick reflexes; otherwise, someone else would likely have fallen victim to his attack.

There are probably countless insects like these... This demonic realm is quite dangerous, and who knows what other creatures lurk in the depths.

While remaining vigilant, he was also eager to see what kind of cards would be produced here, the higher the level, the better.

At that moment, a commotion came from the nearby woods.

Others also suffered attacks from these giant flies.

The Ancient Ganyu Kingdom's team consists of twenty-two people.

Apart from Leo, who is A+, most of the others are between B and A.

One of the red-haired men was grabbed by the insect, which then pulled his entire body into the tree!

The sudden crisis made everyone gasp for breath. By the time they realized something was wrong, the man had already been dragged into the tree hollow.

Damn it!

Holm, the red-haired man, shouted angrily, not expecting that he would be caught in the trap in just a moment. He tried his best to break free of the restraints, but he couldn't.

The eight insect legs wrapped around him, holding him firmly in place. His hands hung limply at his sides, making it impossible for him to break free.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his spiritual energy suddenly surged, with waves of energy expanding outwards from him.

Despite the impact, the insect still refused to let go, instead gripping even tighter, intending to carry him up the tree to eat.

With a flick of its tail, the stinger, infused with potent venom, pierced through the air with a sharp, whistling sound.

If you are hit by the tail needle, you will die instantly from the poison!

A flash of light!