Ethan strode toward the jungle boundary. His mana reserves had increased since the last time he was there. The tier 3 herb's effects had integrated completely into his physiology.
'Time to test these improvements against real opposition.'
Once he was inside the forest, his senses detected subtle changes in the jungle's wildlife.
The ecosystem had shifted in response to his earlier rampage, predator populations adjusting to new threat assessments.
'They're hiding more, it seems like the battle with Apex Mane was quite loud.'
Movement in the canopy announced his first encounter.
Three Sky Razors descended through filtered sunlight, their speed creating blur effects that would confuse normal opponents. But Ethan's eyes tracked their movements with crystal clear clarity.
'Speed specialists. They will be a good warmup for my next fight.'
