Chapter 13: The Predator and the Prey

Ren’s body surged with power. His wounds, once deep, sealed themselves at an unnatural pace. His fingers twitched as a newfound energy coursed through him.

The Void Monarch System was evolving.

[Devourer’s Rebirth: Active.]
[Abyssal Energy Absorbed: +12%.]

The Warden’s crimson eyes flickered with something close to hesitation. For the first time, the Abyssal beast sensed it—fear.

Ren cracked his neck, feeling the raw power overflowing in his limbs.

“Let’s see how much you can take before you break.”

He vanished.

The Warden raised its sword in defense, but it was too slow.

Ren appeared above, twisting midair, his blade descending with unrelenting force.

[Void Rend: Abyssal Execution.]

A pulse of abyssal energy exploded on impact. The Warden staggered, its thick armor splitting apart. Dark ichor spilled from the wound.

Ren didn’t stop.

His body moved instinctively, his strikes growing faster, sharper, more ruthless. He wasn’t just fighting. He was hunting.

The Warden roared, swinging wildly, but Ren sidestepped—each movement smooth, precise.

He was no longer prey.

He was the predator.

[Devourer’s Rebirth Activated.]
[Abyssal Energy Absorption Rate Increased.]

Ren exhaled as a twisted grin formed on his lips.