The ape king's overly-developed body gave it immense endurance. Its body is a weapon in itself, it's very perilous to be on the receiving end of its brutish strength. The duo with a perfect understanding took advantage of the ape king's inability to fly and limited attack range in order to gang up on the creature. However, it's far from enough to bring this enemy down.
Hence, the next instant they launched more attacks but this using their respective, at least they tried because, in the next instant, there was a terrific explosion that sent them flying.
KABOOM!
''Gah!''
''Guh!''
The impact broke a few of their ribs and they coughed a mouthful of blood, however, this was not the end as they heard a terrific roar coming from the crater.
Gracier's chest tightened and she focused on the emerging black figure. The blurry figure shot out from inside the smoke at an alarming speed.