The reaction of the Black Mamba was very swift. Its attention was on Griffin. However, the action of Li Du caused it to turn around at once and stick out its tongue.
The snake's mouth opened at almost 180 degrees of curvature, and the color of the tongue was as dark as jet. This was where it got its name, 'Black Mamba'!
Even though Li Du controlled the speed of time, the attack launched by the Black Mamba was still very fast. With a hiss, it attempted to bite onto Li Du's outstretched palm.
Fortunately, the speed of that attack was still manageable. Li Du took the opportunity to tighten his grip and grabbed onto the snake's neck. His thumb clamped down on the snake's jaw and his index and middle fingers clasped the snake's head. He exerted his arm as much as he could and finally, the Black Mamba fell into his hands.
Then, one second later, the snake's long body coiled around his arm so tightly it was painful.