Not every ancient Jujutsu Sorcerer had an open-barrier Domain like Kenjaku and Sukuna; in fact, it was normal for ancient Domains to be slightly weaker than modern ones.
As Ryu Ishiguro's and Yuta Okkotsu's Domains expanded simultaneously, the constant friction and collision between them surprisingly resulted in a temporary state of coexistence, even though Ryu Ishiguro could sense that his own Domain would likely collapse first.
"Good kid, I really didn't misjudge you. Not only can you deploy a Domain, but its refinement is subtly superior to mine! I'm already seventy percent full. You truly are a delicacy!!!"
Ryu Ishiguro's face was filled with excitement. In his era, he had dominated the world with an almost invincible stance. Although he had heard of someone named "Kashimo Hajime" who might be stronger than him, by the time Ryu Ishiguro reached his peak, that man was already decrepit and nearing the end of his life.
Looking back on his entire first life, Ryu Ishiguro could only grudgingly say he was seventy percent satisfied. Yet, after only a few rounds of fighting with Yuta Okkotsu, he felt that this second life was truly worthwhile.
He grinned, raised both hands, and began charging up. Intense and concentrated Cursed Energy gathered at a visible speed, like an ancient cannon being loaded with a shell, ready to fire.
Ryu Ishiguro's Domain did not apply any special effects, as ancient Domains were typically like this, merely aiming for the guaranteed hit effect.
However, simple attribute enhancements were present. Ryu Ishiguro also placed a Binding Vow on himself, transforming all the Domain's enhancements into an amplification and release of maximum Cursed Energy output.
100%... 110%... 120%... 200%... 210%... 220%... 300%!!!
Ryu Ishiguro grinned, a confident smile spreading across his face. He had never pushed his Cursed Energy output to this degree; all of this was done to savor a peerless delicacy like Yuta Okkotsu.
Just as he was poised to unleash the attack toward Yuta Okkotsu, he saw Yuta Okkotsu across from him making the exact same gesture, accumulating Cursed Energy.
"He actually accumulated the same level of Cursed Energy as me... No, the accumulated Cursed Energy is still increasing! Just how much Cursed Energy does this guy have!!!"
Sweat dripped down Ryu Ishiguro's cheeks. Seeing Yuta Okkotsu charging up across from him, he frantically continued trying to boost his Cursed Energy output.
Nearing his limit?
Then break through the limit!
Cursed Energy drained dry?
Then drain tomorrow's worth of Cursed Energy!
300%... 310%... 320%... 400%... 410%... 420%... 500%!!!
Blood streamed from Ryu Ishiguro's eyes and ears due to the strain. Gritting his teeth, he let out a fierce roar and blasted the 500% Cursed Energy Cannon toward Yuta Okkotsu.
While Ryu Ishiguro fired his cannon, Yuta Okkotsu was still charging, and compared to Ryu Ishiguro's tragic state of bleeding from all seven orifices, Yuta Okkotsu's expression seemed far from reaching his limit.
Yuta Okkotsu narrowed his eyes, unleashing a 600% Cursed Energy Cannon, and the two Cursed Energy Cannons collided.
Bang!!!
The immense impact directly swept the overdrawn Ryu Ishiguro off the ground, smashing him heavily against the inner shell of his Domain. The fierce air pressure caused his face to twitch violently.
A few seconds later, both Domains shattered simultaneously. Yuta Okkotsu retreated slightly, while Ryu Ishiguro was sent flying backward, crashing through a reinforced concrete wall before embedding himself in the rubble.
"Cough, cough!!!"
Ryu Ishiguro lay on the rubble, coughing repeatedly from physical and mental exhaustion. Looking back, he realized he had never appeared this wretched in his first life, proving that embarking on a second life was worthwhile.
"That was truly... a great meal..."
After saying this, Ryu Ishiguro passed out. During the Cursed Energy clash, he had placed multiple Binding Vows on himself, meaning he had truly lost his combat capability. Even if he woke up, he wouldn't be able to use Jujutsu for a while.
This battle was a complete victory for Yuta Okkotsu!
Seeing this, Yuta Okkotsu let out a breath. Although it was his first time expanding a Domain, he felt his condition was still quite good.
Yuta Okkotsu's Cursed Technique is "Copy," a special Cursed Technique that allows him to use others' Cursed Techniques as his own after paying a certain price.
His Domain, "True Sphere," specializes in this Cursed Technique, allowing conditional copying to become unconditional within the Domain. Yuta Okkotsu had just copied Ryu Ishiguro's ability and retaliated with an even greater amount of Cursed Energy.
Of course, this was also due to the simplicity of Ryu Ishiguro's Cursed Technique; once the Cursed Technique was copied, it became a simple contest of Cursed Energy volume, and Yuta Okkotsu had absolute confidence in a pure Cursed Energy contest.
After dealing with Ryu Ishiguro, Yuta Okkotsu did not immediately walk toward him but instead turned and headed toward the group of ordinary people who were still reeling in fear.
"Are you all alright? If you have any serious injuries, please tell me. I have some means of healing, but I apologize, I can't do much for injuries like severed limbs."
Yuta Okkotsu spoke kindly. He naturally had a harmless appearance, and although most of the people present were still nervous and bewildered, some stepped forward, wanting Yuta Okkotsu to help treat their wounds.
After Yuta Okkotsu activated the Reverse Cursed Technique to heal the wounds of one injured person after another, more and more people believed that Yuta Okkotsu was not a threat, seeking his help while asking what was currently happening.
Hearing them speak about the Jujutsu World, Yuta Okkotsu was initially surprised and confused, as he was unaware of the existence of the live stream—after all, the broadcast had opened while he was in the midst of an intense battle with Ryu Ishiguro.
He quickly took out his phone from his pocket and opened the live stream. Upon seeing Zen'in Naoya passionately giving a speech, his expression immediately darkened.
Yuta Okkotsu: Who is this guy?! He's talking about the Jujutsu World so casually, and what's with that tone? He sounds so punchable.
Yuta Okkotsu immediately recognized the seriousness of the situation. He exited the live stream on his phone and was about to call a senior at Jujutsu High to ask what was going on when he suddenly sensed a strange wisp of Cursed Energy appear behind him.
However, when he turned his head to look, he did not see any Jujutsu Sorcerer, only a faint arc of electrical current faintly lingering in the air behind him.
The source of the strange Cursed Energy sensed by Yuta Okkotsu had already left the area, rushing toward the location of Tokyo Jujutsu High at an astonishing speed...
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