Curse Return: Swordsmith Start

Chapter 203 Continued

A point of blue light appeared at Gojo Satoru's fingertip, and then that point of blue light suddenly expanded, transforming into a terrifying suction force.

Air, dust, gravel—everything around them converged on that one point, even the light was stretched and bent into eerie arcs, making the scene incredibly spectacular.

The immense suction was tearing at Yue Ren's body, but he remained as steadfast as a rock facing the waves.

The countermeasures have already been prepared.

He slowly opened his right hand forward, and a fireball the size of a soccer ball appeared, spinning at an extremely fast speed and changing color.

Orange, red, white, blue...

Gojo Satoru's expression twitched slightly as he looked at the fireball opposite him, which had turned bluish-green, and sensed something was wrong.

Not only did the surrounding heat increase dramatically, but he also felt that the thing was dazzling, like a small sun.

Knowing the basics of physics, he knew that the fireball's color, as perceived visually, indicated a temperature of at least 1200 degrees Celsius.

The intelligence gathered by "Six Eyes" told him that the thing was an extremely compressed version, and that it would cause a lot of trouble if it exploded.

But there was no time to worry about that. Just like the "Azure" he had released, a fireball of a similar color was also shot out.

The next moment, the two spheres collided.

The barrier surrounding the training ground lit up.

It was as if it had suddenly become a self-illuminating blue light source, causing people outside to subconsciously choose to avoid looking at it.

After about half a minute, the blinding blue light began to weaken, and everyone could see the scene again.

The earth is no longer recognizable as it once was, as if a layer of skin had been forcibly peeled off. What remains on the ground now is a kind of crystallized magma.

No, there are two intact spots, one under the feet of the two people.

Those outside fell silent, unable to imagine what kind of impact they would have suffered if the explosion had occurred without the protective barrier.

Some of the more timid ones were already drenched in sweat, instinctively retreating, their previous relaxed expressions completely gone.

...What is this now?

"I named this Emperor-level fire magic 'Miniature Solar Flare'."

"...Battle aura, magic, all that nonsense, you're not going to tell me you went to some fantasy medieval world, are you?"

"You guessed right, it really is a fantasy world. I went there to be an adventurer for two years and came back. Some of my skills were learned from a 'god'."

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Gojo Satoru felt that the other person was joking, but knowing the other person's personality well, he knew that it probably wasn't.

However, this "truth" is truly unbelievable.

"Can you still go back?"

"I can manage on my own for now, but if I want to mentor others, I'll have to take it a step further and fully master the methods."

A familiar feeling welled up in Gojo's heart.

That's it, he's still the same person, and that scientist-like spirit of exploration is still so prominent.

"I see. That's interesting. Since it's magic, there must be other types, right? Or did you only learn the fire element?"

"Let it out and have a look?"

"Of course there are, but most of the magic that can threaten our level is area-of-effect, takes a long time to prepare, and is not very good to use here. The one I just used was a single-target spell that I improved. As for other attributes, I haven't had time to use them yet."

"I see, you're really something."

Seeing Yue Ren's matter-of-fact expression, Gojo Satoru felt a pang of unease.

This guy, I really don't know if he did it on purpose. Don't take that outrageous attack for granted.

If he hadn't developed "Azure" more deeply, he might not have been able to suppress the heat that just erupted.

Moreover, the so-called suppression only prevents him from getting injured at his level; the drastic changes in the surrounding environment speak for themselves.

"Then be careful with the next item."

Upon hearing this, Gojo Satoru felt his hair stand on end, while opposite him, Yue Ren summoned "Yuanhong," and his aura changed instantly.

If what came before was a gentle, natural flow, then what comes now is a ferocious attack on its prey.

The next instant, the two people on the field disappeared, and what the people outside saw was—"light".

A flash of light in a physical sense, dazzling and eye-catching, yet also extremely deadly.

It was as if the heavens and earth were suddenly flashed by a bright golden light.

Gojo Satoru's expression froze for a moment.

The sword light was too fast for him to react in time.

As a result, one of his arms was dislocated.

And just like before, it was the same right arm.

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He was angry when he saw his arm, which was separated from his body.

For someone like Gojo Satoru, everything else is fine, but making the same mistake twice in a battle is something even he would find a little embarrassing.

The crucial point is that last time when his arm was dislocated, at least the opponent used a powerful move, but this time... is it just a simple sword move?

Catch the arm, and catch it halfway.

Gojo Satoru charged forward again, a weapon appearing in his hand—a short sword forged for him by the Yue people.

Upon seeing this, the Yue man smiled slightly.

"Yuanhong" reappears.

In the blink of an eye, Gojo Satoru had arrived in front of Echigo.

What followed was a shower of sparks as the two top-tier weapons clashed.

Like two streaks of light, the two exchanged blows, engaging in a battle that was impossible for ordinary people to see.

As expected of the strongest of the generation, although he was tricked by the "Light Blade" for the first time, he quickly adjusted his state.

At the same time, a suitable way to break the deadlock was found.

By suppressing him completely, or forcing him to use that move he just used.

As for whether he can still use such a thing, he's Kawasaki Koshito, how could he possibly unleash his ultimate move the moment they meet?

However, when he did this, a slight smile appeared on Yue Ren's lips.

Oh no! That kid's cheating again!

The Yue man sheathed the Yuanhong sword in his hand, and at the same time, an invisible wave spread out instantly.

The ultimate technique of the Water God Style—"Stripping the Sword Realm"

Water God Style, one of the three great sword styles, is a sword style that emphasizes defense and counterattack.

The ultimate technique, "Stripping the Sword Realm".

Created by the contemporary water goddess Leda Lia, it is a legendary skill of the Water God Style, a move that pushes the concept of "counter-attacking" to its extreme.

The specific effect is that after activation, the user can sense any "movement" within a specific range. Once an object moves, it will automatically strike with precision at a speed that is imperceptible to the naked eye.

Because it provides absolute defense with no blind spots, no matter which direction the enemy attacks from, they will be instantly countered, like an impenetrable "slashing barrier".

The moves must be strong, although they have the drawback of being limited by the user's strength. A counterattack that comes after the user strikes might be blocked, but that is the only flaw.

In this situation, Yue Ren is not the water goddess Reda, and Gojo Satoru is not Orstide.

Therefore, the short sword in Gojo Satoru's hand broke.

At the same moment, he was also sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the barrier.

Those outside the barrier who witnessed this scene felt a chill run down their spines. After all, this scene was incredibly impactful; the strongest person in the world had actually been sent flying.

Landing on the ground, Gojo Satoru touched his chest, still shaken.

If he hadn't activated "No Limits" in time, he wouldn't have just been knocked away. Has this guy become this monstrous now?

Is this what they call otherworldly swordsmanship? The effect is even more outrageous than the so-called magic we just heard about.

He glanced down at the short sword in his hand, now only half intact, casually stuck the broken blade into the ground, and then did something that no one expected: he started to laugh.

It wasn't a smile, not a chuckle, but a burst of laughter that welled up from deep in the throat, an uncontrollable roar.

"Hahahaha"

Laughter echoed within the barrier, causing the semi-transparent energy wall to tremble slightly. Those outside exchanged bewildered glances, wondering what had triggered this strongest individual's sudden outburst.

Kugizaki instinctively grabbed Itadori's sleeve, and Itadori's expression became unusually serious.

"Okay, okay, okay!" Gojo Satoru said "okay" three times in a row.

"Two years, a full two years, finally a worthy opponent."

He moved his newly reattached right arm, the joints making a cracking sound. Then he took off his black teacher's uniform, which could now be used as an accessory.

The jacket was casually tossed to the edge of the field, revealing the short-sleeved shirt underneath.

"Yue people," he raised his right hand, his five fingers slowly spreading.

Are there any new tricks?

"That's all, there are only these few categories."

Yue Ren shrugged. After all, he had only learned these few types of magic. The only useless ones were some magics that posed little threat to the opponent or posed a great threat to this place, so there was no need to show them.

"Since that's the case, how about a serious match? The idea of ​​going all out is useless against you now, isn't it?"

"If I were to deal with you, I might not be able to hold back."

"Ha ha ha ha...

"Isn't this perfect?"

The moment he finished speaking, a visible surge of magical energy erupted from Gojo Satoru's body.

The sound spread outwards from him, and the air in its path was compressed and made to pop.

The ground inside the barrier began to tremble. The surface, which had been crystallized by lava, cracked again under this pressure. The debris was shaken up and floated in mid-air, held up by an invisible force field, neither rising nor falling.

"You probably already know the real usage of 'no bottom line,' right? I've developed some new stuff, give it a try."

Gojo Satoru's figure suddenly became blurry.

That wasn't movement, nor teleportation, but a state that no one had ever seen before—his body seemed to exist in multiple locations simultaneously, yet also seemed to be in none of them.

The six-eyed light pierced through the blurred boundary, turning into countless blue dots of light, like fireworks exploding in the night sky.

"Domain Expansion - 'Boundless Emptiness - Revision'"

Gojo Satoru's voice came from all directions—no, not from all directions, but directly from Echigo's mind.

The space inside the entire barrier seemed to have been redefined.

The Yue people felt as if their bodies were entangled by countless invisible threads, each thread pulling in a different direction.

This was not a physical attack, but a spatial one—Gojo Satoru distorted the space around him into a multi-dimensional cage, with each dimension contracting and expanding at different rates.

This is... an open domain that acts directly on the space itself?

Has he changed his domain to an open one? No, that's not quite right. It's a different way of using it. Impressive! No wonder he's the strongest, Gojo Satoru.

Any mage below the special level wouldn't last even a second under such spatial tension; their body would be torn to shreds, and their head would explode from the sheer volume of information.

Yue Ren merely frowned slightly, raising his "Dragon Saint Battle Qi" to envelop his body and resist the pressure. At the same time, he activated his domain extension to prevent excessive information from overwhelming his brain.

Gojo Satoru tilted his head, a hint of smugness in his smile.

"How are you? Can't move?"

"Indeed, it feels like my body is bound by several ropes in different directions." Yue Ren looked down at his hands. His fingers could move, but his movements were clearly being hindered by something, and it took a tremendous amount of force to move even a centimeter.

"But teacher, do you really think this will trap me?"

Gojo Satoru's smile froze for a moment.

Because he saw the Yue man's lips curl up.

He was all too familiar with that curve; it was the same expression Eshito had two years ago in Shibuya when he was about to unleash his ultimate move.

After unleashing a barrage of "Light Blade," Gojo Satoru saw a familiar light.

Moreover, it wasn't just one, but three in a row.

Three "light swords" slashed out simultaneously from different angles: one aimed straight at the front, one flanked from the left, and one cleaved down from above.

Gojo Satoru's six eyes were operating wildly, his pupils shrinking to the size of pinpoints.

He can see it clearly!

It wasn't the first time he'd seen it; he could see the trajectory of the slashes clearly! But there were just too many of them, and they were too fast!

No, he can understand that Yue Ren's move can still be used, but doesn't your skill have a cooldown?

The lightning-fast slash, despite his desperate attempts to dodge, still managed to cut through his magical defenses, leaving a large bloody gash on his shoulder.

It was just a friendly sparring match; the Yue people didn't aim for fatal blows, otherwise, they would have been seriously injured, if not killed.

Gojo Satoru took two steps back, clutching his bleeding left shoulder, his expression numb.

"You—" Gojo Satoru's voice trembled, "You actually managed to unleash that move in quick succession?"

That kind of slash, comparable to a light cannon, isn't it a special move, or even a skill? Is it just a basic attack? Does it have to be that exaggerated?

"Yeah, after all, it's considered standard equipment for strong people over there."

According to Orstide, the first Sword God could use the "Light Blade" as a basic attack and was a hero of an era, so he practiced diligently.

Yue Ren moved his wrists, which were numb from being constricted by the spatial distortion, and the white light on his body shone again, a sign that his battle qi was circulating rapidly within his body.

There aren't many ways to counter a domain; domain expansion and domain collision are the two most effective methods in normal circumstances.

As for dealing with open domains, the Yue people now have another trick up their sleeve: to kill the domain releaser from within the domain, or force him to give up continuing to keep the domain open, just like they are doing now.

This was something that shouldn't have happened under normal circumstances, but unfortunately, neither of the two people fighting in front of them were ordinary people.

Therefore, this kind of thing became possible.

"Domain Deployment" is an extremely powerful ability, but at its core, it simply adds the effects of "guaranteed hit" and "ultimate kill".

However, when the opponent becomes someone who cannot be "sure to hit" or "sure to kill", the domain will instead become a technique that restricts the user.

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