Many Onmyoji, when mentioning the Cursed Wasteland, would know that this is an extremely dangerous place.
Because the impurities and evil spirits in this area are simply inexhaustible.
Although Onmyoji have been continuously clearing the key areas of the Cursed Wasteland, the accumulation over thousands of years in the Cursed Wasteland could never be completely eradicated by a group of Onmyoji.
Therefore, the Cursed Wasteland is fundamentally unsuitable for hiding people.
Not many would choose to conceal themselves in such a forsaken spot.
But that was in the past.
Because not long ago, Morpheus had unleashed his immense power, sweeping through the Cursed Wasteland and essentially exterminating the impurities and evil spirits within.
Although the Cursed Wasteland would still generate vast numbers of impurities and evil spirits daily.
Restoring it to its former state would not be easy.
It would require a long period of accumulation.
So at present, the Cursed Wasteland was truly more suitable for hiding than any other place.
Thus, Morpheus could essentially conclude that, as long as Geto Suguru wasn't foolish, he must be concealed in the Cursed Wasteland.
After all, neither the Onmyoryo nor the Jujutsu High seemed suitable for hiding, and Geto Suguru—no, it should be Kenjaku now—would absolutely not hide in those two locations.
After being enlightened, Morpheus said to Kotoko Iwanaga, "I'm heading to the Cursed Wasteland. Continue monitoring the Onmyoryo and the Jujutsu High."
Kotoko Iwanaga, of course, understood Morpheus's intention in going to the Cursed Wasteland.
But she didn't believe that, compared to the Onmyoryo and the Jujutsu High, the Cursed Wasteland was more suitable for hiding, as that place was simply too dangerous.
"My lord, do you think Geto Suguru is hiding in the Cursed Wasteland?"
Morpheus hummed in affirmation and said, "That's what I believe."
Kotoko Iwanaga replied, "But that's the lair of impurities and evil spirits."
Morpheus said with a wry smile, "The lair you speak of was cleared out by me not long ago. Now, only a bunch of newly born impurities and evil spirits remain."
"..."
For a moment, she didn't know how to retort.
If that was truly the case, then the current Cursed Wasteland was indeed quite suitable for hiding.
"I understand. I'll keep a close watch on the Onmyoryo and the Jujutsu High."
What else could Kotoko Iwanaga say? She could only agree.
After ending the call with her, Morpheus took a step forward, smoothly departing the real world and entering the Cursed Wasteland.
The Cursed Wasteland remained much the same as before, with no major changes.
It resembled a post-apocalyptic world, with a dark red sky and ruins scattered everywhere, like a shadow of the modern world.
However, compared to last time, the misunderstandings and evil spirits here had decreased significantly.
Morpheus snapped his fingers, casting a surveillance spell.
A transparent eye emerged in the sky, its merciless gaze sweeping over the ground, encompassing hundreds of kilometers in its monitoring range.
Morpheus controlled this eye, able to see everything.
Newly born evil spirits and impurities entered Morpheus's "sight."
But Morpheus wasn't searching for them today; he quickly shifted his gaze away from them and continued hunting for a certain individual's whereabouts.
About ten minutes later, a man dressed in monk robes, with suture lines on his head, appeared in Morpheus's "sight."
It was Geto Suguru.
No, it should be Kenjaku.
This guy was indeed hidden in the Cursed Wasteland.
"Found you."
Morpheus took a step, his body vanishing from the spot, crossing dozens of kilometers in an instant, appearing before Kenjaku in the next second.
Kenjaku was startled, turning his head to look at Morpheus, seemingly not expecting to see another human in a place like the Cursed Wasteland.
Moreover, the other party wore an expression brimming with murderous intent, as if not here for a chat but to cause trouble.
But the issue was, he didn't seem to have met this person before.
Kenjaku recalled for a moment, confirming he had no prior encounter with Morpheus, and couldn't help but ask, "Sir, with that murderous look on your face, where exactly have I offended you?"
Morpheus nodded and said, "You created quite a few Hollows before."
Kenjaku was taken aback. He had indeed created many Hollows previously, but the problem was, he had used a false identity when doing so; others shouldn't know he was the mastermind behind them.
Unless...
"You're one of Kisuke Urahara's people?"
Kenjaku couldn't help but recall how, not long ago, his little scheme had been exposed, leading Kisuke Urahara to come after him.
If not for his own skills, he really would have been killed by Kisuke Urahara.
A Shinigami who had lived for centuries was indeed powerful...
He himself was a sorcerer who had lived for over a thousand years, yet he wasn't a match for the Shinigami.
Shinigami were truly blessed by nature.
Thinking carefully, these non-human entities each possessed exceptional talents and superior abilities.
Whether Shinigami, yokai, or vampires, their physiques and lifespans could crush humans.
In comparison, humans were far too frail.
Morpheus had no idea what Kenjaku was thinking, nor did he care about Kenjaku's thoughts.
Right now, he only wanted to capture this guy, then give him a thorough beating.
Finally, extract his soul and roast it over hellfire for a century.
End this guy's life in the most agonizing way possible.
That was what he should do.
Thus, Morpheus raised his right hand, slowly extending a single finger, pointing at Kenjaku.
In that instant, Kenjaku suddenly sensed an unprecedented crisis.
The shadow of death surged like a landslide or tsunami.
Even if he were foolish, he realized that the man who had suddenly appeared before him was a master.
No, more accurately, a grand master.
Even Kisuke Urahara hadn't given him such an intense sense of danger.
His intuition told him that if he couldn't block this move, he would very likely die.
In that moment, Kenjaku had no choice but to fight desperately.
He opened his mouth wide, instantly spewing forth a massive number of cursed spirits.
This wasn't Kenjaku's power, but Geto Suguru's ability... Cursed Spirit Manipulation.
A technique that allows subdued cursed spirits to be claimed and freely manipulated.
No medium is required; it can be activated solely with the cursed energy of the manipulated cursed spirits themselves.
Based on grade conversion, when differing by two levels or more, the subjugation process can be omitted, essentially allowing unconditional acquisition of cursed spirits.
Geto Suguru had possessed over four thousand cursed spirits in his lifetime.
Kenjaku, now residing in Geto Suguru's body, could naturally use Geto's abilities. Over these years, the cursed spirits he had collected underground had already surpassed those Geto held in life.
Among them were no shortage of extremely dangerous Special Grade cursed spirits.
However, some of these cursed spirits had been killed when he encountered Kisuke Urahara.
Not many remained now, but they were still enough for a tough battle.
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300 Power Stones = 2 BC
500 Power Stones = 3 BC
700 Power Stones = 4 BC
1000 Power Stones = 5 BC
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