The sword flashed out and then back, cleaving the snake carcass in two before Jiang Wang's eyes.
This was a snake that, in appearance, was indistinguishable from the withered branches of ordinary trees. If it were just similar in color, it wouldn't have escaped Jiang Wang's notice.
It not only resembled a withered branch in shape, but it also exhibited no signs of life until it launched its attack.
Only at the moment of attack did it become ferociously terrifying, striking with the speed of lightning.
But it was still not faster than Jiang Wang's sword.
In fact, the moment Jiang Wang felt the slick sensation under his boot, he had already reacted.
Caught by surprise, Jiang Wang felt a sense of inexplicable joy—he had finally encountered a living creature!
The deathly stillness of the journey so far had almost convinced him that the forest was home only to trees.
But this joy soon vanished.
Because…
Rustle rustle rustle…