Chapter 405 Chapter403-The Dominator
Faced with such an agile and sharply skilled opponent, Ethan found the challenge exhilarating and greatly valued this opportunity.
Once again, the venomous snake lunged towards Ethan, who adeptly dodged its attack.
This sequence of attack and evasion continued several times, and Ethan realized that this specific training, aimed at honing his reflexes, was incredibly beneficial.
Although his encounter with the snake was brief, the trial significantly enhanced Ethan's speed.
He continued to practice with the snake for an extended period before finally defeating it.
After a brief rest, Ethan resumed his journey through the swamp.
With the experience of the recent encounter fresh in his mind, Ethan proceeded with heightened caution.
Knowing the swamp was teeming with snakes capable of launching surprise attacks, he understood that a lapse in vigilance could turn him into prey at any moment.
Therefore, he was extremely careful, constantly alert to the sounds and movements around him.
As Ethan traveled further, he encountered several more snakes.
However, these were less formidable than the previous one and lacked its lightning-fast agility.
To Ethan, these snakes posed little threat.
Some of the snakes, unaware of Ethan's prowess, launched attacks on him but were swiftly and effortlessly dispatched.
Others, upon noticing Ethan, chose not to engage and quickly slithered away.
Throughout his journey, Ethan faced little in the way of obstacles.
However, after some time, he couldn't shake off a peculiar feeling about his surroundings.
It was difficult for him to pinpoint exactly what was amiss, but the sensation was undeniably strange.
Ethan, known for his acute perception, trusted his instincts.
He was certain that this odd feeling wasn't groundless – something was definitely off.
But without being able to identify the specific issue, Ethan found himself unable to devise a strategy.
His only option was to proceed cautiously, taking one step at a time.
Ethan was aware that in such situations, caution was key.
He didn't expect major problems given his own strength and capabilities.
He found it hard to believe that anything in this swamp could pose a significant threat to him.
Nevertheless, with the situation unclear, Ethan decided it was wise to be extra vigilant.
After continuing for a while, the source of his unease finally dawned on him: the area was devoid of snakes!
This realization made him reflect.
He remembered that it had been quite some time since he last encountered a snake.
It meant that in a considerable expanse of the area around him, snakes were conspicuously absent.
For a place named Venomous Serpent Swamp, the absence of snakes was extraordinarily unusual.
The marsh, known for its slithering inhabitants, now presented an eerie silence in their stead.
This anomaly in an environment usually teeming with serpents made Ethan even more alert.
It was a silent but telling indication that something unusual was unfolding in the depths of the swamp.
The reason this place was named Venomous Serpent Swamp was precisely because it was teeming with an incredible density of snakes.
Previously, Ethan hadn't traveled far before encountering numerous serpents; it was almost to the point where he would stumble upon one every few steps.
However, the complete absence of snakes in this area for such a prolonged period was startlingly bizarre.
This anomaly was utterly out of the ordinary for the swamp.
Given the strangeness of the situation, Ethan couldn't help but tread with extra caution.
Facing a powerful adversary was one thing – Ethan felt confident in his ability to confront such challenges.
But encountering such peculiar circumstances was different; even with his formidable strength, he was unsure how to respond.
Thus, he dared not let his guard down.
Despite the oddity of the situation, Ethan couldn't afford to stop.
He had immense confidence in his abilities, believing he could handle whatever challenges lay ahead.
This confidence stemmed not from arrogance but from the knowledge of his own considerable strength.
As he continued forward, Ethan felt a powerful oppressive force, a sensation that sent a jolt of alarm through him.
There was a strong creature nearby!
At that moment, Ethan was certain that he was in the presence of an animal whose strength was unlike anything he had encountered before.
This realization finally clarified why there were no other snakes in the vicinity, or even any living creatures at all.
The absence of life in an area known for its abundance of serpents was no longer a mystery.
Ethan understood that the presence of this formidable being had turned this part of the swamp into a desolate zone, a clear testament to its dominating presence.
It became clear to Ethan why there were no other snakes in this area.
The presence of such a formidable creature meant that other animals, sensing its power, dared not inhabit the vicinity.
In essence, it was the terrifying aura of this being that deterred other snakes and creatures from making this place their home.
This realization led Ethan to understand that this creature was essentially the undisputed ruler of this region of the swamp.
With this understanding, Ethan's previous apprehensions faded away.
Now that he knew the nature of the situation, he also knew how to approach it.
Although the aura surrounding the area suggested that the creature was incredibly powerful, Ethan's confidence in his own abilities remained unshaken. Despite the creature's might, he was ready to engage in battle with it.
At this moment, rather than feeling fear upon sensing the presence of this powerful being, Ethan felt a surge of excitement.
It had been a long time since he had encountered an adversary of such strength.
Ethan thrived in the face of challenging and formidable opponents; the more daunting the adversary, the more invigorated he became.
This was the essence of who Ethan was – a man who relished challenges.
Previously, although Ethan had faced numerous dangers, those adversaries lacked the challenge he craved.
He could defeat them with minimal effort, making those battles uninteresting and lackluster.
But now, Ethan finally encountered an opponent that sparked his interest and excitement.
This was a battle he had been eagerly anticipating – a chance to test his mettle against a truly worthy opponent.
Ethan's excitement at this moment was fueled not only by the sensing of this formidable creature but also by an important reason - a legend about the Venomous Serpent Swamp that he had heard previously.
Ethan had been told of a highly prized treasure hidden within the swamp.
This treasure, rumored to be incredibly rare and valuable, was said to grant immense power to whoever possessed it.
Many, lured by the allure of this treasure, had ventured into Venomous Serpent Swamp in search of it.
However, their quests often ended in vain; not only did they fail to find the treasure, but they also never returned.
Over time, the pursuit of this treasure became synonymous with peril, and the number of treasure seekers dwindled.
Furthermore, Ethan had heard that the primary reason many never returned from their quests, aside from the inherent dangers of the swamp and its terrifying venomous snakes, was the presence of a particularly powerful creature guarding the treasure.
Now, sensing the presence of a formidable being in the swamp, Ethan immediately connected it to the legend he had heard.
Initially, Ethan was skeptical of such legends, which often seemed like exaggerated tales passed down through generations.
However, the current situation made him reconsider the possibility of its truth.
The strength of the creature he now sensed aligned perfectly with the descriptions of the guardian beast in the legend.
The thought that he might be on the verge of encountering the very creature rumored to guard the fabled treasure filled him with even greater excitement.
The thought of possibly discovering a treasure quickened Ethan's pace.
He moved towards the direction where he sensed the presence of the creature, eager to reach the location swiftly.
After all, according to legend, this treasure could bestow immense power, and Ethan's desire for power now far outweighed his interest in wealth.
It must be said that the expanse of Venomous Serpent Swamp was truly vast.
There's a saying, "distances can be deceptive when viewed across plains or mountains," and this adage proved equally true here.
Although Ethan had sensed the creature's presence, he walked for a considerable time without any sight of it.
Moreover, navigating through the swamp required utmost caution to avoid inadvertently stepping into treacherous marshlands, which meant his progress was not swift.
After a lengthy trek, Ethan felt he was drawing ever closer to the creature.
In such circumstances, he had to slow down.
The being he was about to encounter was far more formidable than any beast he had previously faced.
Just then, a thunderous roar of a wild beast erupted nearby, startling Ethan.
The roar was so loud it resembled a clap of thunder, catching him completely off guard.
From this single roar alone, Ethan could infer that the creature was no ordinary being.
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