Chapter 224: Lorien’s Domain
Shibuya Metro Station,
There, under the watchful eyes of the whole world, a miraculous scene that looked as if it was forcefully taken from some sort of otherworldly fantasy book was unfolding for all to see and enjoy.
*Buzzz*
The moment Gojo expanded his Domain, it was as if the starry sky itself descended upon the battlefield causing everything within the domain's range to get shrouded by some sort of suppressive force.
Moreover, compared to the last time Gojo launched his domain, this one was clearly much larger, stronger, and more solid.
This was clearly apparent by just looking at the elements that composed it such as the veil of darkness, the stars, and the symbolic black hole hanging in the sky.
All these elements combined which were churning with intense cursed energy formed a powerful pressure that oppressed all things within it.
However, that was nothing but the beginning as the moment it got deployed, the domain's effects immediately kicked into action sending waves upon waves of information toward its target.
*Bzzzzz*
'This should keep him occupied for a while until I prepare my next strike.'
'He might sense it, but given his personality, he won't try stopping me from charging these attacks.'
'I only have two new methods left; All I can do now is hope that one of them works.'
However, just as Gojo was thinking about his next course of action, a brilliant and beautiful golden light suddenly emerged from the center of the starry sky, overshadowing everything next to it.
It's just that for Gojo, this beautiful golden light wasn't something to be happy about as by looking at its origin, he immediately determined that it had emerged from the exact location he was targeting.
Realizing this, Gojo's face turned serious as he got ready for the counterattack.
'What is it now?'
However, even after waiting for a couple of moments, the expected counter-attack never came, instead, the golden light just continued to get brighter without actually doing anything.
Seeing this, Gojo couldn't help but focus his attention on Lorien trying to understand what was going on.
'Huh?'
Opening his eyes wide, Gojo noticed that while his domain had covered the entirety of the metro station, it actually hadn't touched Lorien yet as it got blocked by the same golden light that caught his attention.
'Is that why he deployed it? Is it similar to the blocking technique he used in our previous battle?'
However, before Gojo could further analyze the situation, something amazing suddenly happened stunning everyone who watching the battle.
This included the normal people watching from all over the world, the jujutsu sorcerers, and even Gojo himself.
'This is...'
Gazing in shock at the spectacle before them, everyone's eyes went wide as they watched the golden light finally bloom into its true form.
There, from the center of the event, a golden-crowned tree suddenly emerged rising dominantly, piercing right into the dark sky.
However, that wasn't the end as following its emergence, the destroyed environment around suddenly transformed as the rubles born from the earlier battles were twisted into a different shape.
Mountains and rivers, green hills and beautiful trees, hot sand dunes and icy mountains; All these elements and phenomena materialized one after the other.
Moreover, as the literal twin cherries on top, this magnificent scene was completed by the appearance of the sun and moon circling one another in harmony atop the towering golden tree.
"This..."
"Is that a domain?"
"Impossible!"
Watching all of this, the sorcerers who had already fled the scene and were finally safe and sound couldn't help but exclaim in sheer surprise and horror.
Never in their lives had they seen such an amazingly insane spectacle; They even started questioning their own worldviews and knowledge.
This was also true for the normal people who kept having their worldviews and presuppositions shattered over and over again.
Each time they think that they have seen the peak of power in the jujutsu world, someone suddenly appears completely piercing through these silly ideas.
From the somewhat normal battle at the beginning, Yuta's battle, then Gojo's appearance and his use of domain expansion, until finally this peak moment where ultimate power was unfolded for all to witness.
"What is that..."
"Crazy, this is too crazy!"
"I think that I am still asleep, I must have drank too much yesterday..."
"Y-Yes, I also think so..."
However, the normal people and the jujutsu sorcerers weren't the only ones who were shocked by the sudden emergence of what looked like a complete ecosystem, rather, there was also a very important character who also noticed it.
"This power, no question about it, it's that guy."
Gritting his teeth, the king of curses Sukuna who was still sealed in place by the power that Lorien had left behind couldn't help but grit his teeth.
"So he's this close!"
Glancing at Yuta who was still undergoing his transformation and walking further and further on the Dream Path, an icy look full of intense killing intent appeared on Sukuna's face.
"You want to use me as a stepping stone right? then be careful of slipping on this stone and falling to your death."
However, thinking about his situation, Sukuna calmed down quickly realizing that this wasn't actually that bad.
'This might actually be a great opportunity!'
'To be honest, if I were to go after that guy right now, my chances of winning are very slim.'
'However, unknowingly, he had been providing me with a lot of opportunities to grow.'
'First, it was the conceptual attack he left on me, that attack is very compatible with my cursed technique which aided me a lot, moreover, at the end he even helped me heal the damage it caused me.'
'Next, it is this seal that's currently being imposed on me which allows me to further sense the conceptual power it holds.'
'And finally, it is the kid in front of me who appears to be switching from using cursed energy to an entirely different type of power which is very likely what that guy uses.'
'So, If I were to devour this kid in front of me, there is a high chance that I can reach much greater heights.'
Thinking of this, the killing intent in Sukuna's eyes disappeared as it instead got replaced by a cunning look.
'Arrogant guy, things won't be that easy.'
'Your end will be at my hand!'
Frankly, if Sukuna could move, he would have already started laughing wildly, however, it's a pity that the seal still holds strong.
'...'
It's just that meanwhile, just as Sukuna was feeling joyful, Gojo who was already facing Lorien wasn't feeling as such.
'How should I deal with this...'
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