Serena tightly gripped the military knife in her hand and moved back. The oppression from the tree was overwhelming, but she still resisted.
The mutated tree let out a sharp screech when Sylas' spatial blades sliced through its branches. Severed tree branches crashed onto the ground, twitching and twisting violently like living creatures.
Black sap sprayed out from the cuts, and soon the air was filled with a sharp, rotten stench.
The remaining tree branches recoiled for a moment before slamming into the ground and shooting forward again.
With a swoosh, the tree branches attacked again. This time, they were faster and more aggressive than before.
"Everyone, spread out!" Major Kyle shouted.
The ground beneath their feet suddenly started trembling.
Soon, thick roots burst out from beneath the ground. The asphalt cracked, and it tore through the road like serpents. One root shot up directly beneath a soldier, throwing him backward.
"Watch the ground!" Dylan yelled.
