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.
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.



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