Curse Returns: Eight Extraordinary Skills? I lack nothing.

Many people were seeing so many sorcerers gathered together for the first time.

The stands were divided into several sections.

At the very center were the exclusive seats for the top leaders of the Alliance, flanked by squares representing various local sorcery agencies, and further out were the areas affiliated with those organizations.

There were clear divisions between each area, but the atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious.

"There must be several thousand people here, right?"

"Pretty much. I heard that both top-tier and first-tier sorcerers will be making a move today."

"Not only that, I've also heard that live-streaming teams from ordinary people have come in."

"An ordinary person? Really?"

There was a buzz of discussion in the crowd; some were excited, some were nervous, and others looked at their former "enemies" with complicated expressions.

For example, the Panxing sect.

That's right.

The Panxing Sect has now been formally merged into the General Alliance of Curses.

To be precise, it exists as a subordinate organization.

This caused quite a stir back then.

After all, the Panxing Cult has a long history of offenses and a notorious reputation, and many sorcerers frown upon hearing its name.

But reality is just that surreal.

Xia Youjie's Panxing Sect has now had half of its organization cut off and merged into the General Alliance, while the remaining part continues to maintain its original structure.

The personnel have undergone a complete overhaul.

Those vicious and bloodthirsty bastards, those who should be arrested were arrested, those who should be imprisoned were imprisoned, and none of them escaped.

The rest had their warrants lifted and were either allowed to serve as scapegoats or transferred to logistics or support roles.

The area where the Panxing Sect was located was in the southwest corner of the stands.

The location isn't great, but it's not bad either.

It's much better than being completely forgotten.

The members of the Panxing Cult, dressed in uniform black attire, sat there quietly, each with a different expression.

Some were nervous, some were composed, and some had a complex, indescribable emotion in their eyes.

One person stood out in particular.

Xia Youjie.

He sat in the very center of the Panxing Sect area, flanked by two first-level sorcerers.

Nominally, it was accompaniment, but in reality, it was surveillance.

However, Xia Youjie himself seemed quite relaxed.

He was wearing a dark kimono, his hair was loose over his shoulders, and there was a faint smile on his lips.

He looked like an ordinary spectator, rather than a "convicted person" who had committed serious crimes.

Sitting to his left was a middle-aged man, a first-level sorcerer from the Alliance, with a serious face and his gaze never leaving Xia Youjie.

The one on the right is another first-level sorcerer, younger and with a more relaxed expression, but his hands never leave the sorcery implements at his waist.

Double surveillance, constant vigilance.

This is Xia Youjie's daily routine now.

However, he didn't seem to care.

He would even nod slightly when he noticed someone looking at him.

This composure made many people uneasy.

But that's it.

Because the focus today is not on him.

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Xia Youjie committed a serious offense.

Massacre of villages, torture of ordinary people, rampant embezzlement... any one of these acts is enough to warrant a life sentence.

If it weren't for Gojo Satori protecting him, he would definitely be in jail right now, instead of sitting in the stands.

Revolt?

No need to even think about it.

The current positive forces in the world of sorcery can be said to have reached an unprecedented peak.

The number of top-tier sorcerers has reached a record high, and the relationship between local offices and the Grand Alliance is closer than ever before.

Faced with such absolute overwhelming power, any resistance is futile.

Therefore, Xia Youjie's status was determined to be "repentance through meritorious service".

He was always accompanied by a first-level sorcerer.

It's nominally surveillance, but in reality... those who know, know.

Xia Youjie is basically a free agent.

Moreover, he also obtained the official status of a top-tier sorcerer.

Ultimately, all of this relies on two things: his own terrifying strength and the full support of Gojo Satoru and others.

Of course, many people disagreed.

But no one dared to say a single word of dissent to Gojo Satoru's face.

That man is someone who stands at the pinnacle of the world of sorcery.

No one dared to make a move unless he nodded.

He won't budge, and no one can touch a hair on Xia Youjie's head.

This is the deterrent power of Gojo Satoru.

This is also the fundamental reason why Xia Youjie is able to sit here and watch the game.

Besides the Panxing Sect, there were other scattered subordinate forces present today.

Some are small to medium-sized sorcery families, some are local sorcery societies, and some are independent organizations that have recently joined the Alliance.

They came from all over the country, and some even came from overseas.

Representatives from each organization wore distinctive clothing, making them stand out in the crowd.

For example, the sorcerer family from Hokkaido, whose members all wore thick fur coats, looked out of place in the warm weather.

For example, the sorcery society from Kyushu, whose members were all dressed in Hawaiian-style shirts, looked more like they were on vacation than participating in a competition.

For example, there's that mysterious organization that recently merged into the Alliance. All its members wore masks and sat silently in a corner, making the surrounding air feel several degrees colder.

In short, there are all sorts of people.

They came here for only one reason.

Today's grand competition.

It is said that the decision was made personally by the top leadership of the Alliance, and the purpose was very simple.

Let's demonstrate our strength and show our power, so that all those with ulterior motives can see with their own eyes just how strong the Spellcasting Alliance really is now.

Many first-level and special-level sorcerers will take action.

Fight for real, no match-fixing.

And it's not just for internal observation.

The event was broadcast live to the public.

It's suitable for ordinary people to watch.

Yes, you are not mistaken.

Ordinary people can watch this top-level duel between sorcerers simultaneously through online live streaming platforms.

The live streaming team was set up at the very top of the stands, with more than a dozen cameras capturing everything on site from all angles.

The director was a young man in his early thirties, wearing headphones and holding a walkie-talkie, sweating profusely as he directed the cameramen at various positions.

"Unit 1, give us a panoramic view!"

"Camera number two, aim at the stands, I need to see the audience's expressions!"

"Unit 3...Unit 3, stop shaking! Keep it steady!"

The bullet screen section was even more lively.

"When does it start? I can't wait!"

"I heard there will be a top-tier sorcerer making an appearance, is that true?"

"A top-tier sorcerer? Isn't that a legendary existence?"

"Upstairs, today you'll see what a legend is."

"Gather in the front row! Sunflower seeds, drinks, and bottled water are ready!"

"Can someone knowledgeable explain just how powerful a sorcerer really is?"

"I also need some science information!"

"Science education my ass, just read it and that's it."

The barrage of comments was incredibly fast, and the enthusiasm of ordinary viewers far exceeded expectations.

It seems the decision made by the top leadership of the Alliance was correct.

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A thousand people attended, all of them sorcerers.