Chapter 176 - 176 ⟴ Vainglorious Existence Across Heaven and Earth
A grey, misty aura surrounded his body like impenetrable armor.
Space itself crackled and hissed, buckling under the intense aura of decay. Fragments of shattered space rained down upon the earth, slicing through even the hardest rocks on impact.
Even through the livestream screen, viewers could feel the heart-pounding sensation from the decaying aura — like a bottomless abyss devouring everything.
"Wooo—"
An ancient howl echoed as if from prehistoric times.
Sensing its wounds, the Mountain God erupted in fury, unleashing terrifying Cursed Energy that surged against heaven and earth, uprooting all vegetation. Black tentacles spread across the sky like unstoppable whips, each strike causing mountainsides to crumble with frightening power.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Though its attacks raged like a devastating hurricane, they couldn't pierce that thin layer of grey energy.
Every tentacle that touched the grey energy developed bleeding holes, making even the European Mage Association's Mages grow pale.
"What is that grey mist? Even a legendary Divine Beast can't break through its defense — this can't be a Jujutsu Sorcerer's technique!"
Tōma had never seen such an ability in the archives; it matched neither Onmyōji nor Jujutsu patterns.
"Could it be... Devil power?" He adjusted his glasses, pondering its origins.
Though the supernatural powers of the world appeared chaotic, each type of power had its golden age.
The earliest traceable era was that of the Demon Kings, followed by the Onmyōji era, then the Jujutsu Sorcerer era.
In the Demon King era, the Kings gained Authority and Cursed Energy by slaying Heretic Gods.
In the Onmyōji era, Onmyōji maintained control through Shikigami and Talismans.
In the Jujutsu Sorcerer era, Sorcerers dominated with their Innate Cursed Techniques.
Now, the golden ages of all three eras have passed. The Jujutsu Sorcerers' reign ended in the late Heian period.
But a new power is rising!
Its name is Devil!
They claim to be reincarnated from Hell into reality, making contracts with humans and demanding payment for their service.
The most prominent example is Makima, the Devil of the Public Safety Devil Hunters. Under the previous Fujiwara administration, neither the Jujutsu World nor Onmyōji World followed the Prime Minister's orders.
Faced with increasing Devil attacks on civilians, the Prime Minister formed a mysterious contract with Makima, a Devil whose true nature remained unknown. To this day, the terms of their agreement remain a mystery.
Following this pact, the Public Safety Devil Hunters emerged, successfully bringing both the Jujutsu and Onmyōji worlds under control, establishing the current order.
Most Devils were considered weak, leading to a lack of consensus about their power levels. This caused Tōma and other factions to dismiss them as insignificant.
But now the situation appeared to be shifting. His eyes turned cold, calculating.
In that moment, Daiki unexpectedly withdrew his decay aura during the livestream.
The viewers watched in stunned silence.
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"Has he lost his mind? Why would he withdraw the grey energy?" Subaru from the Bureau of Onmyō exclaimed.
Despite Daiki's masterful swordsmanship, this battle against a Divine Beast transcended mere blade work. The beast's overwhelming Cursed Energy could incapacitate him with even the slightest contact.
Dispersing the grey energy — his only defense against the Divine Beast's power — would throw the battle into chaos.
"Could it be... he can't maintain the grey energy for long?" Her heart skipped a beat.
The Mountain God in the livestream launched another attack.
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Woosh! Woosh! Woosh!
As noon approached, blessed by the Grace of the Sunshine, Daiki's Cursed Energy grew exponentially.
With each passing moment, his power became more terrifying.
"Kamutoke." A slight smile crossed Daiki's face as he raised his hand, which vanished for an instant before reappearing.
In his grasp materialized a weapon resembling a vajra.
This treasure, earned when he collected Sukuna's Finger, had remained unused until now — he'd never encountered a worthy challenge. At last, the perfect moment had arrived to unleash it.
Perhaps for the final time.
Noon struck!
BOOM!
Daiki released his surging Cursed Energy in full force.
The livestream viewers watched in stunned disbelief.
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Miguel from the Star Religious Group turned to the weakened Suguru.
"Suguru, has that guy lost his mind? Challenging a monster of that level with Cursed Energy? Even if his power surpasses all humans, that shrine monster's energy is far more devastating!"
To Miguel, Daiki's withdrawal of the grey energy had been a grave error. This direct confrontation seemed even more foolish.
Suguru managed a weak smile, "He wouldn't unleash his Cursed Energy without reason. Watch — he must have another trick prepared."
Such dramatic turns were nothing new in the Jujutsu World.
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Then came a sight that defied belief.
Daiki gripped Kamutoke tightly, channeling such intense power that cracks spread across its surface. Lightning engulfed the mountain range as thunder serpents writhed through the air, scorching the earth below.
His Cursed Energy surged to heights beyond description, stunning even the unleashed Divine Beast.
With Kamutoke in his left hand and his right forming the Enma sign, his towering figure stood wreathed in lightning like a thunder god incarnate, leaving the livestream audience breathless.
Yet this was merely the beginning. As noon reached its peak, Daiki raised his eyes with deadly calm.
۞ The One ⟴ Vainglorious Existence Across Heaven and Earth! ۞
His already violent power ascended to a new dimension.
BOOM!
He struck without hesitation.
۞ Thunder Emperor's Divine Ascension! ۞
His left hand wielding Kamutoke swept outward, enveloping the Mountain God's massive form in lightning — creating a realm of thunder.
"ROAR!" The Divine Beast let out a piercing howl.
۞ Innate Technique ⟴ Slash That Cut the World! ۞
Daiki's right hand slashed through space, creating a rift that cleaved all the surrounding green mountains in half.
CRACK!
A crisp shattering sound rang out as Kamutoke broke into pieces.
Daiki raised his left hand to the sky.
۞ Grace of Sunshine ⟴ Cruel Sun! ۞
Space-warping heat emerged as spiral flames gathered into a miniature sun, emanating pressure that crushed all thoughts of resistance!
As his hand lowered, the sun transformed into a falling meteor.
A terrifying beam of flame shot skyward.
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