Hero Hack: Reversing Heroes and Raising Harem-Chapter 243: From Blade to Fist

The air cracked with heat.

Fire circled Blazren’s body as his claws locked against Zain’s blade.

They pushed.

Neither gave ground.

Then Zain pulled back and stepped to the side. His sword spun once in his hand.

He smirked.

"You really became serious, huh."

Blazren didn’t answer.

He stepped forward again, flames still rising.

His mane blazed behind him like a burning cape.

Zain’s smile widened.

"Then it’s time I stop playing."

He raised one hand.

His sword floated beside him for a second as black-red energy burst from his body.

[Heavenly Demon Ether] spread through the battlefield.

The pressure changed.

The ground cracked under his feet.

The fire in the air twisted.

Blazren’s suit sensors beeped. Energy levels spiked around Zain.

Zain picked up his sword again, now wrapped in dark glowing ether.

His coat shifted slightly from the energy pulse.

"Let’s get serious," Zain said. "For real."

Blazren took one breath.

Then spoke.

"Come."

He launched forward. [Infernal Pounce].

The ground exploded behind him. He shot across the field like a meteor.

Zain raised his blade.

They clashed.

Fire met ether.

A shockwave rang out.

The watching Sect girls took a step back.

Zain grinned as the pressure kept rising.

He spun, slashed low, [Heavenly Demon Slash].

Blazren blocked it with both arms.

The slash burned through part of his suit. Sparks flew.

Blazren gritted his teeth.

He stepped into the hit and struck back with [Blazefang Blitz Combo].

First claw. Zain dodged.

Second punch. Zain blocked.

Third strike—an uppercut laced with fire—hit.

Zain slid back. His lip bled. He wiped it and laughed.

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He dashed forward. The ether around him twisted into sharp lines.

Blazren roared—[Scorching Roar].

The fire blast burst from his mouth. The sound wave hit Zain mid-charge.

Zain slowed but didn’t stop. The ether burned hotter.

Blazren felt it.

The pressure wasn’t going down.

It was climbing.

The real fight had begun.

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Zain’s blade spun again, coated in black-red ether.

He slashed forward—[Heavenly Demon Slash]—and sent a wave of energy flying.

It carved the ground, tore through stone, and shot straight toward Blazren.

Blazren didn’t dodge.

He stepped into it.

[Heat Shield Matrix] flared across his suit.

The slash hit, broke through the outer layer, but the fire inside his body roared louder.

He pushed through the blast with burning claws and slammed into Zain with a full-body charge.

The hit forced Zain back.

Blazren followed up without pause.

One step. One leap.

[Infernal Pounce]

Zain blocked the landing blow, but the explosion of fire knocked him off balance.

His boots slid across the field. Smoke hissed from his sleeve.

Blazren dropped low and dashed forward.

"Burn."

[Blazefang Blitz Combo] triggered.

Claw strike, punch, kick, spin—each hit faster, heavier, sharper.

Zain blocked two, parried one, then caught a flame punch to the gut.

The final strike exploded in a burst of fire, throwing him back three meters.

Zain landed on one foot, eyes narrowed.

"Your suit... That pressure..."

Blazren’s mane burned hotter.

"You’re not the only one who adapts mid-fight."

[Flame Core Reactor] boosted his power again.

Heat turned to strength. Each movement now carried extra force.

Zain dashed forward, sword flashing.

Blazren ducked under the swing and drove his claw up into Zain’s ribs.

Armor cracked. Ether bled from the wound like smoke.

Zain tried to counter. Blazren saw it.

[Sentinel Instinct Link] activated.

He leaned back, dodged just before the blade moved, then struck Zain in the jaw with a burning uppercut.

Zain staggered.

Blazren wasn’t done.

He took one step back, gathering flame at his fists.

The ground steamed under his boots.

[Overheat Charge]

His suit vents opened. Stored heat was released through his arms.

He slammed both hands down onto the ground.

The explosion under Zain sent rocks flying.

Zain was launched into the air.

Blazren jumped after him, claws ready.

They clashed midair—flame and ether colliding in bursts of red and gold.

Zain twisted and kicked off Blazren’s chest, flipping back to land safely.

He crouched slightly. His coat burned at the edges.

"You’re pushing harder than last time."

Blazren landed, claws dragging through the dirt.

His breathing was steady. His flames didn’t shrink.

"You’re still holding back, Demon."

Zain’s smile faded.

"You think this pressure is enough to beat me?"

"No," Blazren said. "I think it’s enough to break your mask."

He ran forward again. Zain met him, blade ready.

They clashed three more times. Every hit lit the battlefield.

Zain tried [Heavenly Demon Slash] again.

Blazren dodged left and spun into a sweeping strike, fire trailing behind him.

Zain’s legs buckled under the pressure.

Blazren didn’t give him space.

He grabbed Zain’s arm, slammed him to the ground, and followed with a fire-coated stomp.

Zain rolled away, stood up, and glared.

Blazren raised his claws. His mane burned tall. His armor smoked.

"Still think I’m weak?"

Zain exhaled, black ether leaking from his hands.

"No," he said. "Now I’m interested."

His eyes sharpened. The grin was gone.

"And this time... I’m done being your punching bag."

Zain’s body shifted. The ground beneath his boots trembled.

[Heavenly Demon Breathing] activated.

He inhaled deeply, drawing in the fire in the air, the heat from Blazren’s strikes.

The energy surged into him. His veins glowed. His muscles flexed.

Then his passive kicked in — [Heavenly Demon Body].

Wounds closed. Cuts vanished. His arms and chest grew more defined.

His skin hardened. The ether fused deeper into his body.

He cracked his neck, rolled his shoulders once, then looked straight at Blazren.

Flames now danced off his coat, but didn’t burn it.

The heat didn’t harm him anymore.

"Your turn," Zain said. "Now you get to be the punching bag."

He tossed his sword aside. The steel hit the ground and slid behind him.

He raised his fists.

No weapons. Just raw, burning power.

"Time to test my new ability."

His fists lit up with dark ether. Black-red flames circled them.

[Heavenly Demon Fists] — unlocked.

The demon didn’t smile.

He charged.

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