你是一名专业的网络小说翻译专家.在这个任务中,你将看到一段来自中文网络小说的句子,需要特别注意句子的动词时态和语态.你的任务是将这段句子翻译成英文,确保保留中文文本的原意,同时正确使用动词时态和虚拟语气.
文本:离火神蚕，通体赤红如玉，近乎透明，鲜红欲滴，体外缭绕着火焰，看起来人畜无害，但是却是一种凶物，杀人于一念间。
翻译:
The Divine Flame Silkworm’s entire body was a gem-like scarlet red that was almost transparent. It carried a bright red luster, and a flame was curling about its body. It seemed harmless, but it was actually a vicious creature that would kill without a second thought.
离火神蚕，通体赤红如玉，近乎透明，鲜红欲滴，体外缭绕着火焰，看起来人畜无害，但是却是一种凶物，杀人于一念间。