Chapter 282: Traits of Demon Beast Beastification, Pigeons Hatch

Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Traits of Demon Beast Beastification, Pigeons Hatch

In his special `Kitty Demon Beast` form, the small black cat that Sean Chandler became possessed not only extreme speed and agility, but also a strange, newly awakened `Ability`.

He could briefly merge into shadows, entering a nearly incorporeal state that made him immune to most physical attacks!

Just as Seraphina Sullivan’s scissors, imbued with the `Butcher’s Skill`, were about to strike,

the little black cat’s figure abruptly melted into the shadows at his feet like a drop of ink in water, vanishing from sight.

Seraphina Sullivan’s attack, one she was sure would land, suddenly missed its mark.

Her physical attacks were completely useless at that moment!

However, Seraphina Sullivan’s face showed no sign of surprise or frustration.

She seemed to have anticipated this move from Sean Chandler.

The silver scissors in her hands instantly vanished into thin air.

Immediately after, a searing wave of heat erupted from her palms!

The surrounding air warped slightly from the intense heat. ℴℴ𝘮

Her `Skill`, `Scorching Hand`, activated!

"Found you!"

Seraphina Sullivan shouted in a low voice.

Without even looking, her right fist, wreathed in fiery `Energy`, shot out with unstoppable momentum toward a patch of shadow behind and to her side that appeared to be empty!

That scorching `Energy` clearly posed a real threat to the `Kitty Demon Beast` in its incorporeal shadow state!

Seraphina Sullivan’s recent diligent practice had clearly paid off.

Her `boxing` had improved as well.

Facing Sean Chandler, who had merged into the shadows to launch a surprise attack, Seraphina Sullivan’s fiery punch was perfectly timed, angled, and powered.

"BAM!"

The searing force of her fist didn’t miss entirely, instead striking the edge of the writhing shadow with precision.

The high temperature and `Energy` seemed to disrupt the shadow’s stability.

"MROW—!"

A pained cat’s cry rang out.

The shadow twisted violently, and then, like the shattered surface of still water, Sean Chandler’s form was forced out of his shadow state.

The black cat reverted to his human form, stumbling a step before regaining his balance, a hint of surprise on his face.

Seeing this, Seraphina Sullivan immediately pulled back her fist and stopped, her breath coming in short gasps and fine beads of sweat dotting her brow.

"It seems the `Kitty Demon Beast`’s shadow form can’t be maintained for very long right now," she analyzed, speaking as much to Sean Chandler as to herself.

Sean Chandler nodded.

Feeling the significant drain on his stamina and `spiritual power`, he added, "Maintaining this state puts a huge strain on the body, and it consumes an immense amount of `spiritual power`. If I had a way to continuously restore stamina or `spiritual power`, this move would be incredibly valuable in a real fight."

They brought their spar to a close and began to discuss the results.

Besides the `Kitty Demon Beast`’s shadow `Ability`,

After gaining the `Power` of a `Demon Beast`, Sean Chandler’s other two `Beastification` forms had not only grown stronger but had also awakened or enhanced special Effects:

The `Werewolf Demon Beast`’s claws now had a `trait` similar to `corrosion`.

Wounds it inflicted on living creatures were extremely difficult to heal and would continuously eat away at the target.

The `Great Bear Demon Beast`’s roar could now generate a tangible `Shock Wave` with powerful concussive and stunning Effects.

"Mm, these are all trump cards for critical moments," Seraphina Sullivan said with a serious nod.

"Try not to reveal them unless it’s a desperate situation or you can guarantee you’ll silence any witnesses. Used correctly, they could be the deciding factor that turns the tide of a battle."

She wiped away her sweat, quite satisfied with the results of their training over the past few days.

In addition to gaining combat experience by sparring with Sean Chandler, she had also used the electronic devices stored in her `Space` to watch various instructional videos on bladed weapons, practicing basic stances for knife and sword fighting.

She even took the opportunity to practice with firearms, which she wasn’t very skilled with before, and could now hit targets with reasonable accuracy at close range.

Her all-around strength was steadily improving.

"CLUCK CLUCK! Master! They hatched! They really hatched!"

Just then, `Tubbs` came running over, flapping her wings excitedly and crowing the good news at the top of her lungs.

Her eyes sparkled, and she puffed out her chest, looking like she had performed a great service and was eager for praise.

Seraphina Sullivan was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening, and a delighted smile spread across her face.

She praised her without reservation, "Really, `Tubbs`? That’s wonderful! You’re amazing!"

Of course, she knew what had hatched.

It was the pigeon eggs she had gotten from Crystal Lynn!

Seraphina Sullivan had originally planned to use her `Scorching Hand` to simulate a constant temperature for incubation, but she lost `Control` of the heat, and one of the eggs turned directly into a "roasted pigeon egg," so she had to give up on that idea.

Later, on a whim, she had entrusted the task to `Tubbs`, who seemed to have more experience with "laying eggs."

She never expected it to actually succeed!

"Come on, take me to see!" Seraphina Sullivan said enthusiastically.

Nearby, `Chubbs` watched his overly excited wife, helplessly waddled over, and muttered under his breath, "Cluck cluck, honey, what are you so excited for? They’re not our kids..."

`Tubbs` heard this and immediately shot him a glare, retorting irritably, "Cluck cluck! Is it my fault we don’t have kids? You’re the one who doesn’t try hard enough, and you have the nerve to stand there making snide remarks!"

`Chubbs`: "..."

`Chubbs` was instantly choked speechless, feeling an urge to cry.

Ever since his wife had mutated, their roles had reversed; she was always the one on top.

Having gained a `Flame` `Ability`, her temperament had become just as fiery.

Listening to the conversation between this comical chicken couple, the corner of Seraphina Sullivan’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch.

’This `Tubbs` of mine is getting spicier and spicier,’ she thought.

And... a strange thought suddenly popped into Seraphina Sullivan’s mind: ’Is there reproductive isolation between a `Steel Chicken` and a `Flame Chicken`?’

This absurd question made Seraphina Sullivan herself chuckle a little.

Shaking her head, she followed the overjoyed `Tubbs` toward the warm corner where the pigeon eggs had been placed.

In the cozy nest `Tubbs` had carefully prepared, several fluffy, pinkish hatchlings had successfully broken out of their shells.

They teetered on their wobbly little legs, chirping away, their tender yellow beaks open wide, full of newborn vitality.

Seraphina Sullivan crouched down.

She took out the mashed grain paste she had prepared earlier and carefully fed the little ones with a small tool.

Watching them eagerly gobble it down, Seraphina Sullivan’s eyes filled with anticipation.

"These little guys are future strategic resources. I have to take good care of them," she murmured to herself, as if giving herself a reminder.

"There are only a few now, but once they grow up and start breeding, their numbers will multiply. I remember pigeons having a pretty high reproductive rate..."

At this thought, she stood up and gave an order to `Chubbs` and `Tubbs`, who were standing nearby with their chests puffed out, awaiting instructions:

"`Chubbs`, `Tubbs`, from now on, you’re in charge of feeding and taking care of these little pigeons. Make sure you raise them to be big and strong!"

`Chubbs` and `Tubbs` immediately puffed out their chests like soldiers receiving a command and responded loudly in unison:

"CLUCK CLUCK! Understood! We guarantee we’ll complete the mission, Master!"