Dungeon King: A Lady Knight Offered by My Goblins

At that moment, Ethan's attention was caught by a hole in the stone slab. 

He found it incredibly surprising that the location of this hole was precisely above the stone slab. 

Clearly, the person who had been there before had an intimate knowledge of this underground chamber; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to locate the stone slab so accurately and make a hole directly above it.

This allowed that individual to evade the attacks of the stone men, stone animals, and the Stone General, effortlessly securing the stone tablet. 

However, this person was only clever in their own estimation. 

After all, they hadn't defeated the stone men, stone animals, and the Stone General. 

Consequently, the door of the secret chamber still remained unactivated, preventing them from entering and breaking the seal within to unleash its power.

It seemed that the individual who had taken the stone was outsmarted by their own cunning. 

In the end, the stone tablet had inadvertently ended up in Ethan's hands. 

It was only after Ethan had triumphed over the stone men, stone animals, and the Stone General that the door was triggered, unlocking the seal within the stone.

Having understood this, Ethan decided not to linger any longer in the chamber. 

He left through the stone passage, climbed up the long stone staircase, and emerged back onto the surface.

At this moment, it was already noon, and the scorching, brilliant sunlight bathed Ethan in its warmth. 

Although Ethan hadn't been down here for too long, he had experienced several battles in the underground chamber, especially the intense showdown with the Stone General. 

So, at this point, Ethan felt like he had been underground for a very, very long time.

Now, Ethan was ready to continue his journey. 

After all, he had been searching for the treasure for quite some time, and he had finally found it. 

His wish had been fulfilled, and he could finally leave.

Ethan walked for a long time, and it was getting close to nightfall when he decided to stop and rest. 

After all, where he currently found himself was the Venomous Serpent Swamp, and traveling through it at night was exceptionally perilous.

Just as the name suggested, Venomous Serpents inhabited this place, and they often attacked people. 

During the day, if the Venomous Serpents attacked Ethan, he could at least see them coming. 

However, once night fell, his vision would greatly diminish, making it difficult to spot the serpents. 

If they were to attack him then, he wouldn't have the clarity he enjoyed during the daytime.

Traveling through the Venomous Serpent Swamp at night was highly unsafe. 

Combined with the natural hazards of the marshland itself, including treacherous mud pits, Ethan had no desire to journey during the night. 

Instead, he prepared to take a well-deserved rest.

Resting in a place like the Venomous Serpent Swamp was indeed somewhat perilous. 

Unlike the Shadow Forest he had traversed before, which offered the cover of trees and places to hide, this marshland had virtually no shelter to speak of. 

Even the grass was sparse, let alone trees.

Furthermore, this place harbored an unknown number of Venomous Serpents. 

Resting here made one vulnerable to their attacks. 

If it weren't for Ethan's formidable strength, he wouldn't dare to take a break in such a location.

However, Ethan had no fear of serpents attacking him here. 

His strength was exceptional, and his senses were keen. 

If anything approached him, he would certainly be aware of it. 

So, Ethan felt safe enough to rest here at night.

Yet, just as he was about to settle down, he suddenly sensed something gently approaching from behind. 

Ethan didn't dare to delay; he quickly turned to investigate. 

To his surprise, he discovered a colossal Venomous Serpent closing in on him.

Seeing this sight, Ethan couldn't help but be astonished, not because encountering a snake here was extraordinary, but rather because he was taken aback by the serpent's immense length. 

In the midst of the Venomous Serpent Swamp, snakes were abundant. 

Apart from mud, this place was teeming with various types of Venomous Serpents and pythons. 

So, encountering a Venomous Serpent wasn't a major event; not seeing one would have been more cause for concern.

However, when Ethan saw the size of this Venomous Serpent, he was truly stunned. 

He had never before encountered such a thick and long Venomous Serpent. 

This creature's size was far from typical for a Venomous Serpent; it had nearly reached the dimensions of a python, and it was even larger than most. 

What caught Ethan's attention most was the horn atop its head.

This unusual appearance was something Ethan had never witnessed or heard of before. 

It reminded him of something he had heard from others—a creature known as the "Unicorn Venomous Serpent." 

It was a highly venomous serpent with an exceptionally potent bite, but what set it apart was the formidable horn on its head, which it could use as a weapon to attack prey or other creatures.

Ethan recalled that the Unicorn Venomous Serpent was not commonly encountered, and he had certainly never heard of one of this size. 

It appeared that this particular Unicorn Venomous Serpent had thrived in the Venomous Serpent Swamp, a haven for serpents, allowing it to reach such an impressive size.

It was said that the attacking prowess of a Unicorn Venomous Serpent was formidable. 

Given its immense size, it seemed to be a dominant presence in the area, and that was likely why it had no natural predators here. 

It would prey on other serpents, and as it grew larger, no other creatures dared to provoke it. 

This cycle had evidently allowed it to flourish.

At this very moment, it was evident that the Unicorn Venomous Serpent had come with the intent of making Ethan its dinner, leaving him utterly bewildered. 

Was he truly such an easy prey, a target for so many predators? 

Why did so many fierce creatures seem to be drawn to him?

Ethan couldn't help but feel exasperated by these circumstances. 

However, he also understood that now was not the time to dwell on such matters. 

With the enormous Unicorn Venomous Serpent before him, he knew that another fierce battle awaited him.

After all, the size of this Unicorn Venomous Serpent was truly formidable, and its combat capabilities were fearsome. 

Ethan was bracing himself for another challenging showdown.

At this moment, Ethan was prepared to face the imminent assault from the Unicorn Venomous Serpent, his eyes locked onto the adversary before him, ready to strike at a moment's notice.

Suddenly, the Unicorn Venomous Serpent launched an attack on Ethan. 

It moved with astonishing speed, charging toward him. 

While Ethan had heard about the formidable power of the Unicorn Venomous Serpent, witnessing its speed was still a shock. 

With his preparations in place, Ethan quickly evaded the serpent's attack.

Had Ethan not been ready, the swift assault could have caught him off guard, even with his level of skill. 

Thankfully, his focus remained sharp, and he narrowly dodged the Unicorn Venomous Serpent's attack, emerging unscathed.

At that moment, the Unicorn Venomous Serpent lunged with a bite, but Ethan, having dodged swiftly, left the serpent snapping at thin air. 

Clearly, the Unicorn Venomous Serpent had not expected Ethan to evade its attack, appearing momentarily stunned. 

However, it quickly regained its composure and lunged again, aiming another bite at Ethan.

Having already witnessed the Unicorn Venomous Serpent's attack speed, Ethan was taking no chances. 

He promptly sidestepped, once more avoiding the serpent's lethal jaws.

The fact that Ethan had evaded two consecutive strikes was an outcome the Unicorn Venomous Serpent had not anticipated. 

After all, among Venomous Serpents, it was known for its elite speed, ranking at the top. 

In a species renowned for their swift attacks, it was rare to find a match for its velocity. 

The Unicorn Venomous Serpent's strikes were almost always accurate, seldom missing their mark.

Yet, in this encounter, it had missed Ethan not once, but twice – a scenario it had never experienced before. 

The repeated misses caused the Unicorn Venomous Serpent to reassess Ethan, realizing that he was no ordinary prey. 

Ethan's reaction speed had clearly caught the serpent off guard.

Despite its failed attempts, the Unicorn Venomous Serpent did not relent. 

With renewed determination, it lunged once more, aiming to clamp its jaws around Ethan's neck.