Chapter 54: Exploring the Fragment Realm (2)

Seeing the beast, Li Jian didn't attempt to fight it head-on.

Instead, he picked up a nearby stone and threw it to the side.

The horned lizard reacted immediately, lunging toward the noise.

Taking advantage of the opening, Li Jian moved around its flank, retrieved his sword from his spatial ring, and thrust it into the softer flesh beneath the beast's jaw.

Strangely, his movements were smoother and faster than he had expected.

The sword seemed to follow his instincts almost naturally, reminding him once again that he was no ordinary person anymore.

He was a cultivator, after all.

SPLURT!

The horned lizard let out a furious hiss and thrashed violently.

Before Li Jian could pull his sword free, its thick tail swept across his side, sending him tumbling several feet away.

Sharp pain shot through his ribs, nearly forcing the breath from his lungs.

"Argh!"