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While active, Aegis Ward also enhances resistance to all elemental attacks by 15%, making the wearer more resilient against magical effects and elemental-based attacks.

A translucent shield of crimson and black energy formed around him, just in time to meet the incoming attack.

Bang!

The dark energy pulse collided with the Aegis Ward, the impact producing a deafening sound as Vincent was slightly pushed backward, his feet sliding across the ground. The dark pulse dissipated after three seconds, leaving him unscathed.

The Umbra Tyrant growled, clearly annoyed by its failed attack. Without hesitation, it charged its tendrils once more and launched another Dark Pulse!

Boom!

This time, Vincent didn't rely solely on his Aegis Ward to absorb the full force of the attack. Instead, he activated the second sub-skill of his Stoneheart Gauntlet: Stonebound Guard!

Sub-skill 2: Stonebound Guard

Effect: Stonebound Guard generates a barrier of dense rock around the user, reducing all incoming damage by 50% for 12 seconds.

While active, this shield emits a shockwave when struck, dealing 60% of the user's base physical damage as earth damage to nearby attackers within a 2.5-meter radius, with a slight knockback effect.

A dense rock barrier materialized in front of him, intercepting the dark pulse.

Boom!

Despite the barrier's damage-reducing effect, the dark pulse shattered the rock shield instantly, though its force was significantly weakened by the time it reached Vincent's Aegis Ward.

Seizing the opportunity, Vincent activated his movement skill, Spectral Rift, and teleported into the air above the Umbra Tyrant. At that moment, the effect of his passive skill, Impervious Silver Armor, was fully active. The skin of his right arm gleamed with a metallic silver sheen, radiating power.

He didn't stop there. Vincent activated his epic-grade skill, Rending Strike!

Name: Rending Strike

Grade: Epic

Direct Impact Effect: Cleaves through armor and shields, adding 60% of base attack as pure physical damage, bypassing defenses.

His fist glowed dangerously with crimson light, the energy crackling around it like a storm waiting to be unleashed. But Vincent wasn't done yet. He activated the third skill of his Obsidian Aegis—Umbra Retribution!

Skill 3: Umbra Retribution

Effect: When activated, Umbra Retribution stores up to 15% of the damage received over 5 seconds and then releases it as a shockwave of dark energy, dealing that accumulated damage to nearby enemies within a 6-meter radius. This shockwave has a moderate chance to stagger foes, creating an opening for counterattacks or retreat.

Vincent could feel an overwhelming surge of strength coursing through him, a thrilling sensation that made his heart race.

With a loud grunt, he hurled his fist toward the massive head of the Umbra Tyrant.

"Ha!!!"

BOOM!

An overwhelming force erupted upon impact, accompanied by a deafening explosion.

The shockwaves that followed were so powerful that the chamber trembled violently, dust and debris raining down from the ceiling.

"Kyaaah!"

Clauny, standing at a distance, let out a yelp as the shockwaves reached her, forcing her to shield her eyes and brace herself against the force of the blast.

Vincent and the Umbra Tyrant disappeared into the thick smoke that now filled the chamber.

After a while, when the chamber regained its peace and the thick smoke finally dissipated, Clauny gasped in shock as she witnessed the scene before her.

Vincent stood several meters away from the Umbra Tyrant. Its body had been obliterated into pieces from head to abdomen, leaving only its lower torso intact. Yet, for some reason, it remained standing upright.

In her astonishment, countless black shadow tentacles began to gather, rapidly regenerating its missing body parts! Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire

"Impossible…" Clauny muttered in disbelief, her hand covering her mouth.

Vincent wasn't surprised. This was within his expectations, having encountered a halfprimalized creature before. Their regeneration abilities were truly insane.

Therefore, he had no intention of letting it complete its recovery. With a simple raise of his hand, he summoned several Energy Lances above him.

However, at that moment, black shadows appeared beneath him. In the next second, numerous black shadow tentacles burst forth, rushing toward him with incredible speed.

Vincent paid them no mind as he waved his hand forward, launching the Energy Lances toward the Umbra Tyrant.

In response, the shadow tentacles seized the opportunity, surging toward him, aiming to bind him.

However, just as they thought they had succeeded, his figure suddenly became intangible, allowing the shadow tentacles to pass through him harmlessly.

The shadow tentacles hesitated for a moment before attempting again. Yet, they still failed to even graze a single strand of his hair.

This was the result of his legendary skill, Spectral Rift.

Aside from allowing him to phase up to a 100meter distance, it could render his physical body intangible, granting him invulnerability for 3 seconds.

Though brief, it was more than enough for him.

Boom!

His Energy Lances finally struck the recovering Umbra Tyrant, creating a deafening explosion and powerful shockwaves!

The shadow tentacles writhed in pain before retracting back into the shadows.

Despite the successful attack, Vincent launched more Energy Lances. Once he felt his Origin Energy depleted, he immediately absorbed an Origin Crystal, quickly replenishing his energy.

He then hurled another series of Energy Lances!

Vincent continued this relentless assault until he heard the system's notification, followed by a black shadow that flashed and entered his body.

You have successfully killed a Umbra Tyrant Tier 3(2★)!

You have received +1500 Primal Energy!

You have learned Dark Pulse!

You have learned Shadow Bind!

You have learned Primal Regen!

You have learned Primal Predator!

The moment he heard the system's notification, along with the other skills he had learned, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

_Is this what he meant as a gift?_ Vincent wondered if Vash had intentionally led him to fight the Umbra Tyrant to acquire these skills.

Vincent's assumption wasn't far from Vash's intention. Vash had wanted to give him a chance to obtain one of the Umbra Tyrant's skills.

However, Vash hadn't expected that Vincent would acquire all of the known skills of the Umbra Tyrant!

If Vash learned of this, he would likely be beyond shocked!

Fortunately, he didn't know. If he somehow found out, he would probably regret it.

Vincent had no time to check his newly learned skills as Clauny approached him.

"Shroud!" she called out.

He turned to her.

"Are you alright?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.

Clauny's first question was about his wellbeing, her worry evident.

Vincent nodded and asked, "How about you? Are you alright?"

Clauny nodded earnestly.

She then asked, "How about that scary guy? Is he gone?"

She was truly afraid of Vash's presence. With her level, Vash's sheer pressure was enough to make her tremble.

Before Vincent could answer, Mochi, cradled in Clauny's arms, chimed in, her childlike voice ringing in his mind.

"Where's that delicious guy?!"

_Delicious guy?_ Vincent raised an eyebrow in brief confusion before quickly realizing she was referring to Vash Volcane.

_She was probably attracted by Vash's primal energy,_ he thought before completely ignoring her.

"Come on, let's leave," Vincent said.

Clauny followed Vincent as they jumped into the portal exit that appeared after Vincent killed the Umbra Tyrant.

In the Lin Family Residence, Lin Baxi's chamber.

Lin Baxi had successfully escaped the Corrupted Jungle Labyrinth after using a random teleportation scroll and finding an exit point.

His face was etched with anger.

He felt utterly humiliated by Vincent. It had been a long time since someone dared to offend him!

He wanted nothing more than to kill Vincent!

"Steward!" he barked.

As soon as he called out, a steward guarding his chamber rushed in.

"First Young Master," the steward greeted respectfully.

"Prepare for a meeting!" Lin Baxi commanded.

"Understood!" the steward replied before quickly leaving, leaving Lin Baxi glaring furiously into the distance.

Back to Vincent, they had now returned to the entrance of the Corrupted Jungle Labyrinth.

"Haaaa! We're finally back!" Clauny exclaimed the moment they emerged from the labyrinth.

She truly hated being inside that labyrinth. If not for her leader, she would never have considered exploring the Corrupted Jungle Labyrinth.

"What's your plan now? Do you have anywhere to go?" Vincent asked.

His question brought her back to reality. That was right—she could no longer return to her guild. At the moment, she had nowhere to go.

She had no idea what to do. As the realization sank in, her emotions overwhelmed her, and the corners of her eyes moistened.

Vincent naturally noticed this and said, "If you like, you can help me with something."

Hearing his words, Clauny's interest was immediately piqued. She brushed away the tears in the corners of her eyes.

"Of course, tell me. Anything, as long as I can repay you," she said earnestly.

She was truly grateful for Vincent's help.

Once Vincent heard her response, he couldn't help but recall a certain Drakorii who had given him a similar response.

Vincent simply shook his head, setting aside unnecessary thoughts before telling her the same goal he had shared with Lizno.

Once he finished explaining, she immediately responded, "I will do it! No, please let me do it!"

She was eager! Naturally, Vincent's offer was better than anything she could have asked for!

Even large guilds couldn't offer what Vincent was proposing!

Seeing her eagerness to accept his offer, Vincent simply nodded.

"Alright, then follow me. It's time to go back. I've been gone for a while," he said.