The sesshoseki fell into Isayama Mei's chest, and a scarlet light began to flicker around her.
The injuries on Sanzu River, who stood before Isayama Mei, also rapidly healed.
Tamamo-no-Mae, as a Special Grade Jujutsu Sorcerer in her lifetime, naturally possessed Reverse Cursed Technique, but after her death, when she transformed into a Special Grade Cursed Spirit, she no longer used it.
This was because Reverse Cursed Technique was like a potent poison to Cursed Spirits; any contact with it would result in death or severe injury.
However, losing Reverse Cursed Technique was nothing to Tamamo-no-Mae, as Cursed Spirits inherently possess powerful regenerative abilities.
The current Sanzu River, under the transformation of the sesshoseki, had already acquired some characteristics of a Cursed Spirit.
Therefore, unless a vital point was hit, it was difficult to inflict effective damage on Sanzu River.
"This Cursed Energy… is it that old man again?"
As Sanzu River was admiring Isayama Mei's transformation, a familiar Cursed Energy made him wary.
Just as Stand users are drawn to each other, both of them used the power of the sesshoseki, and at a close distance, they could naturally sense each other.
"He's fast, this is troublesome."
Sanzu River withdrew his gaze and looked at Isayama Mei on the ground.
"I can't let her be discovered so soon."
The next moment, Sanzu River quickly moved away from Isayama Mei, periodically emitting bursts of sesshoseki's Cursed Energy.
Soon, Sanzu River was caught by Tsuchimiya Utata.
Earlier, Tsuchimiya Utata was about to receive treatment from Medea.
The sudden appearance of that Cursed Energy, which he would never forget in his life, made Tsuchimiya Utata change his mind.
It belonged to the Curse User who had targeted the sesshoseki and killed his wife.
This was an enemy Tsuchimiya Utata had to eliminate.
Whether for his deceased wife or for his daughter, Tsuchimiya Kagura, who was about to inherit Byakuei.
"Not running this time?"
Tsuchimiya Utata stared seriously at the young man, much smaller than him, in front of him.
"Opportunities for the sesshoseki to deliver itself are rare, so taking it along the way is good."
Sanzu River smiled casually, as if he had Tsuchimiya Utata completely figured out.
"Arrogant."
Upon hearing this, Tsuchimiya Utata's heart filled with anger.
As the strongest in the Tohoku Region Jujutsu World, he was not only a Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer himself but also capable of commanding the Shikigami Byakuei, which was top-tier even among Grade 1s.
No one had ever dared to belittle him like this.
Moreover, this person was his sworn enemy.
"Shikigami Release: Byakuei!"
A giant dog's head appeared behind Tsuchimiya Utata, and Inugami Shiraei opened its gaping maw and bit towards Sanzu River.
Inugami Shiraei bit Sanzu River in half with one bite.
The next moment, Sanzu River's body transformed into countless butterflies and scattered.
Snap.
Sanzu River, reappearing, snapped his fingers.
The butterflies scattered around Inugami Shiraei immediately turned into countless fireballs, burning on Inugami Shiraei's body.
"Roar!"
These flames were Tamamo-no-Mae's flames from within Sanzu River.
Several foxes made of foxfire entangled Inugami Shiraei.
"Hmph!"
While Sanzu River attacked Inugami Shiraei, Tsuchimiya Utata was not idle either.
Tsuchimiya Utata moved quickly across the rooftops and soon approached Sanzu River.
A fist filled with Cursed Energy struck towards Sanzu River's head.
A fox that had just leaped towards Inugami Shiraei instantly turned around and blocked Tsuchimiya Utata's fist.
Boom.
The fox made of flames exploded upon impact.
The scattered flames instantly obscured Tsuchimiya Utata's vision.
When his vision returned, Sanzu River had already closed in on Tsuchimiya Utata.
"The sesshoseki, I'll take it."
Sanzu River used his palm as a blade, slashing towards Tsuchimiya Utata's right wrist, where the sesshoseki was embedded.
"Don't even think about it!"
Tsuchimiya Utata kicked towards Sanzu River's stomach.
Seeing this, Sanzu River could only abandon his attack.
A vast amount of Cursed Energy suddenly surged from Sanzu River, and countless foxfires flew towards Tsuchimiya Utata.
"What?"
Tsuchimiya Utata was greatly alarmed and began to dodge the foxfires while controlling Inugami Shiraei to counterattack.
"No need to be so surprised."
Sanzu River smiled smugly.
"The sesshoseki is a Special Grade Cursed Object to begin with; is it strange that it can unleash Special Grade power?"
Sanzu River gently brushed aside the bangs covering his left eye.
Revealing the sesshoseki that had replaced his eyeball.
"Furthermore, I possess more than one sesshoseki."
The sesshoseki was formed after the death of the Special Grade Cursed Spirit, the Nine-tailed Fox Tamamo-no-Mae, and there were nine in total.
Three years ago, Sanzu River, with only one sesshoseki, had attempted to attack the Tsuchimiya Family to acquire the second sesshoseki.
However, due to his lack of combat experience, he was ultimately defeated by Mrs. Tsuchimiya.
In these three years, Sanzu River, following Tamamo-no-Mae's instructions, had found five sesshoseki through their resonance.
Of the remaining three sesshoseki, two were with the Tsuchimiya Family, and one was in a very troublesome barrier, which Sanzu River planned to retrieve last.
According to Tamamo-no-Mae, the methods of that barrier were extremely clever, so much so that even she almost couldn't sense the sesshoseki inside.
Once the sesshoseki within was removed, it would inevitably be discovered by the person who set up the barrier, so it was best to leave it for last.
Moreover, according to the feedback from the sesshoseki inside, there were many good things within that barrier.
"Perish here, old man of the Tsuchimiya Family."
Sanzu River waved his hands, and countless foxfires relentlessly suppressed Tsuchimiya Utata.
"Don't underestimate me, kid!"
Tsuchimiya Utata roared in anger, then formed hand signs.
The aura around Inugami Shiraei surged, advancing from Grade 1 to Special Grade.
"Roar!"
Inugami Shiraei let out a deafening roar.
Countless foxfires were bitten apart and scattered by it.
"Oh? A bit interesting, going all out, are we? But you only have one sesshoseki, and I have five."
A scarlet light illuminated Sanzu River's body.
Sanzu River's Cursed Energy soared again.
He was no longer the kid from three years ago, who possessed power but didn't know how to use it.
With Tamamo-no-Mae's help, his strength and combat experience had greatly improved.
"Opportunity!"
'Don't rush.'
Sanzu River was about to step forward when Tamamo-no-Mae's voice made him stop.
'He's doing it on purpose; he wants to take you down with him.'
Tamamo-no-Mae's voice echoed in Sanzu River's mind.
"Then just wait..."
'Below.'
Pfft.
Sanzu River looked in surprise at the shadow beneath him.
Countless shadows beneath him transformed into long spears, piercing him.
Eichi, currently several kilometers away, had completely immersed his consciousness in the Shadow World.
Using the Shadow World as a conduit, he traversed several kilometers to use shadows to heavily wound Sanzu River with a single strike.
Sanzu River leaped away from his original position, and countless butterflies swarmed around him, helping him float in the air.
'His injuries are recovering, Reverse Cursed Technique? No, this feeling is more like a Cursed Spirit. Is this guy similar to Choso?'
Eichi made his assessment.
Limitless Cursed Technique: Ten Shadows Treasure Wheel, Chimera, Fusion.
The shadows on the ground began to boil, a white great serpent soared into the sky, followed by Nue.
The figures of Nue and the great serpent instantly merged together.
Chimera: Feathered Serpent.
The Feathered Serpent, constantly emitting lightning, launched a swift attack towards Sanzu River.
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