Chapter 1713: Chapter 23: Reverse Flow Technique Second Form: Blood Transformation!_2

Brother Hero’s expression changed dramatically.

This level of the Shadow Demon Star Alliance had never been encountered before; it was only found in the data Zhang Xiaoman brought back from the Dark Star Alliance, and it is a lower Control Level demon clan.

"Damn it!"

Brother Hero was blocked from his path; he tried to change direction and break through again, but in this city covered by the Dark Night, how could his speed be faster than shadows? There was no way to shake off the opponent.

"Reverse Flow Technique First Form · Heavy Fog!"

Brother Hero realized he could only deal with this monster in front of him. He shouted violently, and his entire skin seemed to emit steam, the surrounding space was immediately enveloped by a cloud of water vapor.

"There you are!"

He suddenly exerted force, starting with a powerful strike, casting the Reverse Water Spell. A water-blue giant dragon several tens of meters long spanned the street, crashing directly where the Mad Demon was.

Although the Reverse Flow Technique mostly consists of body technique moves, it also inflicts Dark Spiritual Power damage. The Reverse Water Spell used by Brother Hero manifests into an ice dragon formed by Dark Spiritual Power.

However, the tactile response from his hand told him that his Reverse Water Spell had not hit the target. Unlike ordinary low-level shadow demons, this Mad Demon’s speed in the shadows was much faster, avoiding Brother Hero’s attack in just the blink of an eye.

Brother Hero focused his mind, carefully perceiving the changes in the surrounding environment. Within this water vapor domain, his perception was enhanced to a very keen level, as if he had an omniscient view. The entire water vapor domain transformed into his eyes and ears, capable of detecting any minor movement within.

"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, a Black Shadow attacked from behind, dozens of ferocious arms emerged from the ground behind Brother Hero, madly striking towards him.

Brother Hero was shocked. He hadn’t detected this attack at all—the opponent managed to evade his perception and approached directly.

The monster transformed into a shadow to move in the darkness, avoiding the detection of the Reverse Flow Technique. After all, no matter how sensitive the skin, it couldn’t perceive the shadow covering it.

As Brother Hero was about to dodge, he suddenly discovered that his feet had been entangled by black lines—the arms of the Mad Demon, transformed, ensnaring his legs, leaving him with no way to escape.

The next second, he was grabbed by the Shadow Ghost Claws, the Daring Clothes on his body emitting a "sizzling" sound, looking like it was about to be damaged.

"The Second Rank Daring Clothes are wearing out so quickly! This monster’s attack power is formidable!"

Brother Hero’s whole body shook, his forehead veins bulged, and a massive amount of steam erupted from his body, shattering all the entwining arms.

These weren’t ordinary steam; they were the Dark Spiritual Power that had been driven to the extreme outside of the Reverse Flow Technique, appearing like a layer of water vapor enveloping his body.

"Reverse Flow Technique Second Form · Blood Transformation!"

As Brother Hero’s words fell, around him the vapor suddenly revealed a scarlet hue, quickly increasing so that within a few breaths, the once blue vapor transformed entirely to red.

The Reverse Flow Technique: Second Form—Blood Transformation; this move is an advanced skill developed in recent years by Lord Bear.

Compared to the First Form’s "Heavy Fog," the Second Form’s "Blood Transformation" is more ferocious, using the user’s blood as a medium. Through specialized Magic Technique, it amplifies the intrinsic Dark Spiritual Power contained within to temporarily enhance one’s Constitution, Perception, and spiritual power in all aspects.

Once this move is activated, the user must end the battle swiftly; otherwise, prolonged time could lead to severe Qi-Blood deficiency, causing grievous injury or even death.

Given the current tense situation, Brother Hero held nothing back and directly activated the Second Form.

The blood-red steam enveloped his entire body, revealing only a pair of eyes emitting golden light, making him appear even more menacing than those monsters.

At the same time, a diamond-shaped pattern lit up on his palm—his very first star pattern imprint.

"Found you!"

Brother Hero released his perception ability, and this time the Mad Demon couldn’t escape his detection. The red steam allowed a more effective perception of Dark Spiritual Power fluctuations. Despite not having a physical form, that energy body’s movement caused necessary Dark Spiritual Power waves, detected by Brother Hero.

He flashed as if performing Instant Teleportation to materialize above an open space twenty meters away, then fiercely punched down. In a swirl of blood-red steam, the ground concaved enormously.

"Roar!"

The Mad Demon let out a painful growl.

This recent strike left it unable to evade. After starting the Reverse Flow Technique’s Second Form, Brother Hero’s speed utterly suppressed it.

However, the Demon Series species have formidable recovery ability; while Brother Hero’s hit previously wiped out half its body, it soon healed, merging with the shadows within seconds that provided it with abundant regeneration.

"Demon Series monsters are a real nuisance! In that case..."

Brother Hero gritted his teeth, blood seeping from his brow, coalescing in mid-air into a Blood Pearl.

He raised his hand, held the Blood Pearl in his palm, then pressed down violently toward the ground.

"Wave Breaking Technique!"

"Boom boom boom!!!"

In an instant, the earth shattered, replaced by a scene resembling an ocean. The Blood Pearl astonishingly transformed into a Blood Sea that enveloped the entire street block.

"Heh heh, let’s see how you escape this time."

Brother Hero’s face was fierce, stalking his target forward with gritted teeth.

Atop the Blood Sea, a massive Shadow Demon floated, its slick black form indicating some confusion and panic in response to this unexpected assault.

The Blood Sea emitted a red glow, illuminating the entire street block without any dead angles; the Mad Demon couldn’t hide anywhere.

The Blood Sea seemed to contain Spiritual intelligence, recognizes attack targets based on Brother Hero’s mind, while civilian houses encountered it just like touching regular water. Shadow Demons faced it in agony, shrieking as if being thrown into boiling water, ceasing shortly after without trace.

Having reached the Fourth Level, the Mad Demon could briefly remain illuminated outside the shadows. It floated above the Blood Sea, yet unharmed—for now.

Nonetheless, the Blood Sea significantly restricted its movement; now it was a lamb waiting for slaughter, ready for Brother Hero to finish it off.

"Reverse Water Spell · Blood Transformation!"

Another Reverse Water Spell was launched. Brother Hero, in a flash, struck the Mad Demon.

This time, blessed by the Blood Sea, the Reverse Water Spell’s potency was tremendously heightened.

The blood-red ice dragon, riding colossal waves, charged at the beast. Surrounding waters rolled endlessly, engulfing the Mad Demon within moments.

"Hiss roar~"

Eventually, amongst the tumultuous Blood Sea, the creature’s distant roars were barely audible, gradually subsiding into silence.

Brother Hero sensed that it was completely eliminated, finally relaxing and ceasing the Reverse Flow Technique.

"Huff huff huff~"

He knelt partially, pale-faced, evidently feeling lightheaded from the earlier intense loss of blood.

Skilled with using the System Store, Brother Hero swiftly purchased two Qi-Blood-replenishing herbals to tend to his wounds.

Meanwhile, he opened his communication interface with Su Kuangkuan and the others, intending to check their situation.

Yet the next second, the sight of dozens of Third-level Evil Shadow Demons made his face change.

"Kuangkuan! Eva!"

He strained to stand but, drained from earlier exertion, collapsed back down again.

"You have to hold on!"

Heart burning with urgency, Brother Hero was momentarily immobile, focusing on Cultivating Techniques to expedite the medicine’s efficacy while anxiously watching the communication interface projection.