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Reign's journey through the corrupted jungle continued, each day bringing new challenges and encounters. The Lightning Boots proved to be a valuable addition to his arsenal, enhancing his mobility and allowing him to traverse the dense vegetation with increased speed.

As he ventured deeper into the heart of the Verdant Jungle, the atmosphere became more ominous. The corrupted essence that permeated the air grew denser, and the creatures that lurked within the shadows became more formidable. Reign knew that the true tests awaited him, especially considering Aethion's mention of Tier VI monsters.

One day, as Reign navigated through a particularly dense thicket, the air suddenly became charged with tension. The ground beneath him trembled, and a low growl echoed through the jungle. Emerging from the shadows, a colossal creature with dark, twisted horns and corrupted vines wrapped around its body revealed itself.

The Tier VI monster, known as the Shadow Behemoth, exuded an aura of malevolence. Its eyes glowed with an otherworldly darkness, and its massive form seemed to blend seamlessly with the corrupted environment. Reign, despite the challenges he had faced so far, couldn't help but feel a twinge of apprehension.

The Shadow Behemoth roared, the sound sending shockwaves through the corrupted jungle. Reign tightened his grip on his blade, determination burning in his eyes. This would be his true test, a battle against a Tier VI monster that could potentially decide the outcome of his venture into the Verdant Jungle.

After all, slightly over 2 weeks had passed since he had entered the jungle, and so far, he had gained quite a decent boost in stats, leveled up a couple of times, almost enough to reach the peak grade of Tier V, and managed to get some skills from the monsters he had killed.

In an instant, Reign activated all the buffing skills he had, as well as his mark. He had even done something he hadn't done before and only learned recently, he used one soul from his soul army and devoured it, temporarily increasing his stats by a small amount.

Devouring souls like that was not without any risk, and Aethion had only told him recently about that. Reign was not allowed to do it whenever he wanted, only when he needed a boost would he devour a soul, and he had to make sure not to do that more than 3 times a week, otherwise, his mind might start changing, and he might become addicted to devouring souls, which could push him to the brink of insanity and losing his mind.

Still, with everything he had done that instant, Reign was now in his most powerful form below his Nephilim transformation, and he wasn't planning on using that if his life was not about to be taken.

As the Behemoth lunged forward with incredible speed, Reign activated his Lightning Boots to their max, channeling mana into them to further improve the effectiveness, the flickering lightning around his feet propelling him out of the creature's direct path. He could sense the raw power emanating from the monster, and avoiding a direct confrontation was crucial.

The Lightning Boots allowed Reign to maneuver with unparalleled agility. He circled the Behemoth, studying its movements and searching for any weaknesses. The corrupted vines that adorned the creature seemed to be a potential vulnerability, and Reign formulated a plan.

Channeling his mana, Reign summoned a part of the corrupted titan he had defeated earlier. The massive hand materialized in the air and swung downward, aiming to entangle the Behemoth in its grasp. The Behemoth, however, proved to be more resilient than expected, and with a powerful swipe of its horns, it shattered the summoned appendage.

Undeterred, Reign continued his dance with the Behemoth, utilizing his Lightning Boots to dodge its attacks. The corrupted vines lashed out, but Reign's agility allowed him to evade them. In a bold move, he closed the distance and aimed for the vines with his blade.

The Lightning Boots enhanced his speed, and Reign sliced through the corrupted vines with precision. Dark energy oozed from the severed tendrils, and the Behemoth roared in pain. Reign seized the opportunity, delivering a series of rapid strikes to the monster's body.

However, the Behemoth retaliated with a shockwave of pure corruption. The wave of dark energy surged toward Reign, threatening to overwhelm him. In a desperate move, he activated another skill he had gained, one that was quite useful for him. The skill was called the Darkness Cloak and upon activating, he enveloped himself in shadows to resist the corruptive force.

Thanks to his darkness manipulation, Reign was able to utilize the skill to its fullest and could even use his own darkness to improve and slightly change it.

As the corrupt shockwave subsided, Reign emerged, slightly weakened but determined to press on. The Behemoth, now enraged, unleashed a torrent of corrupted energy, creating a barrier that seemed impenetrable. Reign pondered his next move, aware that a direct assault might prove futile.

Drawing inspiration from his previous victories, Reign channeled his lightning abilities. The Lightning Boots sparked with increased intensity as he infused his blade with lightning. With a swift motion, he hurled the electrified weapon at the Behemoth's barrier.

The lightning-infused blade crackled through the corrupted energy, creating hairline fractures in the barrier. Reign seized the moment, utilizing his Darkness Cloak to phase through the weakened barrier. The Behemoth, caught off guard, roared in frustration.

Reign, empowered by his Lightning Boots and Darkness Cloak, pressed his advantage. He closed in on the Shadowed Behemoth with remarkable speed, his blade crackling with lightning. The corrupted vines, still reeling from the previous assault, struggled to respond in time.

With a series of lightning-fast strikes, Reign targeted the Behemoth's weak points. The corrupted energy that formed its barrier began to flicker, showing signs of instability. The Behemoth, recognizing the imminent threat, retaliated with a violent swing of its massive horns.

Reign, relying on his Lightning Boots, dodged the attack with a hair's breadth. However, the Behemoth's tail, which ended in a twisted spike, lashed out unexpectedly. It pierced through the Darkness Cloak, leaving Reign vulnerable for a moment. The spike grazed his side, leaving a searing wound.

Gritting his teeth against the pain, Reign continued his assault as he held both swords, the sword he had thrown previously coming into his hand after he used sword aura to manipulate it. He unleashed a barrage of lightning-infused strikes, determined to break through the Behemoth's defenses. The corrupted monster, now desperate, unleashed another shockwave of dark energy, hoping to repel the relentless attacker.

This time, Reign anticipated the attack. He activated his Darkness Cloak once more, allowing the shockwave to pass harmlessly through him. However, the strain on his body was becoming evident. The injuries from the Behemoth's tail, combined with the corrosive effects of the shockwave, took a toll on Reign's stamina.

The Behemoth, sensing an opportunity, summoned corrupted vines from the ground. They shot toward Reign with incredible speed, seeking to entangle him. Reacting swiftly, Reign utilized his Lightning Boots to boost his speed further, narrowly avoiding the entwining vines. He counterattacked, severing the approaching tendrils with his blade.

Still, one of them managed to get close to him and stab him in the back, causing him to clench his teeth in pain before frying the tendril with his lightning.

The battle between Reign and the Shadowed Behemoth reached a critical juncture. The corrupted monster, despite its formidable power, began to show signs of wear. The lightning-imbued strikes had taken their toll on its corrupted form. The Behemoth, recognizing the potential defeat, unleashed a final, desperate surge of dark energy.

The corrupted energy manifested as a colossal wave, threatening to engulf Reign. In response, he summoned the essence of the corrupted titan once more. This time, the summoned part was an open palm that was used as a barrier to withstand the corrupted onslaught, As well as a weapon that Reign willed to move forward and clash with the Behemoth.

As the two forces clashed, the jungle shook with the intensity of the collision. Dark energy and the palm collided, creating a chaotic display of power. The Behemoth roared in frustration as its final gambit was seemingly failing to take Reign down, and in an instant, its body started crumbling.

The Behemoth was now burning his very life essence in order to continue fighting and gain immense strength for a very short period of time.

Reign panted as he stared at the monster before channeling his mana and creating a huge lance of black and white lightning. The lance was about 4 meters long and went all the way to his shoulder as the image of a Kirin appeared below him.

His lightning continued condensing, forming a sort of armor around him as he charged at the Behemoth that roared and charged at him as well, only to suddenly flinch as acidic spit was launched at him from behind, hitting its body and causing great pain to the Behemoth who glanced back to see a snake seemingly laughing at him.

The Behemoth couldn't do anything as Reign was right in front of it, and in a final roar, it unleashed a desperate attack that contained all of its remaining strength.