Chapter 2505: Chapter 1676: Exchange Event (A Back Roll Is Also a Neko Roll)

The actions on the Curse Master’s side were quite swift, and it wasn’t long before Duanmu Huai received communication from Gojo Satoru, confirming that he had been considered a Special Grade Curse Master and was to operate as external support with the Curse Master organization.

And his first assignment is......

"Exchange event with the sister school?"

"That’s right."

The voice from Gojo Satoru on the other end of the phone was still as cheerful as ever.

"Haven’t you encountered the Cursing High students from Kyoto before?"

"Yes."

"Actually, we hold exchange competitions every year."

"And then? You’re not asking me to represent your school in the competition, are you?"

"No, no, that wouldn’t be interesting."

"Hmm?"

"Actually, I hope you can appear as a guest."

".........Can you explain in detail?"

"You see, in RPG games, isn’t it common for players following the main path to defeat the plot boss? But if they take a detour, they might encounter a hidden boss setup, right?"

"Hmm......so what?"

"I hope the Cursing High students can face any situation, such as... how they would respond when they encounter an opponent on the battlefield that they absolutely cannot defeat......"

"Sounds interesting."

Hearing this, Duanmu Huai’s eyes lit up.

"I agree."

Gojo Satoru’s arrangement is like this———according to the rules of the Curse High exchange competition team battle, both sides must defeat the Curse Spirits placed in the forest and then win by points. Of course, these Curse Spirits have a boss, but it’s just an ordinary powerful Curse Spirit.

However, on another path, some Curse Spirits, considered as bait, will be set up, just like clues encountered by players in a maze. If enough clues are collected, a hidden path and maze can be unlocked. That’s the idea, and how they react on the spot is the next point.

It’s impossible for them to beat Duanmu Huai, so the test Duanmu Huai set is that if they can break through his defenses, take the beads placed behind him on the stage, and escape smoothly, they pass.

That being said......

"What does it mean for these guys to start fighting each other?"

Sitting idly on a fallen tree trunk, Duanmu Huai played with his phone, completely uninterested. Initially, he thought it was a team battle, where both sides should be fighting to slay Curse Spirits for victory. But, sensing something, Duanmu Huai realized both sides started fighting each other upon meeting!

Well, strictly speaking, this isn’t impossible? After all, Duanmu Huai recalls that Gojo Satoru didn’t say the competition prohibits attacking others, and from Duanmu Huai’s standpoint, he would prefer to defeat all opponents first and then leisurely go for victory. But that’s under the condition that his strength far exceeds others, otherwise......well, like this.

Instead of a team battle, it started heading towards a duel direction, utterly dull———have you all forgotten the presence of Curse Spirits?

Duanmu Huai silently yawned.

Feeling like he’s only wasting time......hmm?

Just then, Duanmu Huai suddenly opened his eyes, staring at the forest ahead. Next instant, he saw giant trees shoot into the sky, flying forward like waves.

At the same time, Duanmu Huai saw a force of pure darkness suddenly appear in the sky in front of him, spreading in all directions.

Yes, he recalled Gojo Satoru mentioned this was called a boundary, like a barrier that isolates the inside from the outside?

Which means......

Duanmu Huai pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up.

This makes things interesting now!

As the curtain of deep darkness fell, the entire competition area was completely sealed off.

"Oh dear, this makes things troublesome now."

Standing outside the barrier, Gojo Satoru spread his hands helplessly. Although they detected something amiss and arrived as quickly as possible, the situation’s development was far beyond their expectations. Clearly, someone was attempting to take advantage by attacking the Cursing High students and among them were Curse Masters.

Moreover, the conditions of this barrier are very peculiar, set to "everyone except Gojo Satoru can freely enter and exit." This means that even someone as powerful as Gojo Satoru couldn’t immediately break the barrier and rescue the students. Since the opponent set up such a confident barrier condition, it implies there’s a Special Grade Curse Spirit inside that’s difficult to handle for anyone other than Gojo Satoru.

However......

"Songstress, Old man, you two go."

Gojo Satoru cheerfully glanced at the two Curse Masters beside him.

"Seems like I’ll be a spectator outside for now."

"You don’t seem worried at all?"

"Of course not."

Faced with the inquiry from the Witch-like Curse Master, Gojo Satoru laughed heartily.

"I’ve got a trick up my sleeve; didn’t expect to use it here......hahaha, this is truly amusing."

"???"

Though not understanding what Gojo Satoru meant, the other two promptly rushed into the barrier———after all, their students were in danger.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

Because at this moment, the students participating in the exchange event encountered the most troublesome enemy they had ever seen.

Before Fu Hei, Inumaki, and Gamou—three Cursing High students—stood an unexpectedly formidable foe they never expected to encounter here.

Damn......!

Staring at the terrifying monster in front of him, with eye sockets sprouting two branches and a bandaged left arm, Fu Hei’s face was pale. Just a moment ago, he was in a duel with Gamou from the sister school, but unexpectedly, with the sudden appearance of this terrifying Special Grade Curse Spirit, they had to abandon their duel and join forces to fight against this dreadful enemy.

However......their attacks were meaningless, no matter what means the three of them resorted to, they couldn’t inflict any substantial damage on this Special Grade Curse Spirit. In contrast, the three of them were now battered and bruised, barely able to stand.

What should we do? What on earth should we do?

As Fu Hei was racking his brain, trying to figure out the next step, a voice suddenly appeared in his mind out of nowhere.

(Stop it, foolish children)

"Huh?"

The three of them raised their heads in surprise and quickly realized that the Special Grade Curse Spirit was speaking.

But what it said next caught the trio off guard.

(I just want to protect this planet)

"This is the curse spirit’s lie, don’t listen to its nonsense!"

Gamou held his head, shouting angrily, attempting to interrupt. However, the voice of the entity still penetrated their minds without interference.

(The forest, the sea, the sky, are all crying out that they can no longer endure, can no longer coexist with humans. They are aware there are gentle humans towards the planet, but how much can this kindness compensate? They simply want time, with time, the planet could bloom in blue again...)

As the curse spirit spoke, countless thick roots burst from the soil, emerging around it.

(Time without humans———So, death, and then become a sage!)

At this moment, the air tightened to the extreme, and the three were ready to fight to the death.

At that moment......

"What nonsense is this?"

Suddenly, a voice appeared, causing everyone to turn towards the source of it. They saw a petite, white-haired girl wearing jeans and a T-shirt, carrying a knife, who had unknowingly appeared in the midst of the confrontation. The white-haired girl turned around, squinting, and coldly staring at the Special Grade Curse Spirit.

"If coexistence is impossible, then die. Without humans, this planet’s existence is meaningless and worthless———just like you, you trash!"

"———————!"

At this moment, an unparalleled killing intent erupted, directly causing the surrounding buildings to collapse!

How terrifying!

Gamou’s eyes widened, staring at the girl’s back. He knew who she was because he had previously monitored her alongside Zenin Mai, only to be easily defeated———No, calling it a defeat was inaccurate, as he didn’t even know why he had fainted.

Now, Gamou understood.

She didn’t even need to make a move, he fainted out of fear.

Just like now.

His body was unresponsive, his knees desperately shaking, every muscle in his body trembling, blood rushing through his veins, his heart feeling like it was about to leap out of his throat, nauseating him to the point of wanting to vomit. And yet, this was only in her presence, they were feeling merely the aftershocks.

If they faced this killing intent directly, would they survive?

Or would they succumb to a heart attack?

What about the Special Grade Curse Spirit?

Gamou barely raised his head, staring forward. At this moment, the Special Grade Curse Spirit also had a gloomy expression, staring at Duanmu Huai. It then tore off the bandage wrapping its left arm.

(Who are you?)

"You don’t need to know."

Duanmu Huai gripped the sword hilt, staring at the Special Grade Curse Spirit before him.

"Despicable, filthy Subspace Creature, your future is a dead end, are you ready to die?"

"Hah!"

The Special Grade Curse Spirit said nothing, only roaring as it pressed its hands onto the ground, causing the ground to burst and explode. Enormous roots, as thick as buses, surged forth towards Duanmu Huai!

At the same time, the sword light flashed.

Duanmu Huai grasped the sword hilt, and the crimson blade flew from the sheath, slashing forward. The dazzling, red, blood-condensed sword light at that moment even sliced through space. The surging massive roots were instantly shredded into pieces as if caught in a meat grinder.

What just happened?

As the Special Grade Curse Spirit regained consciousness, its head was already soaring high; it could see its body disintegrating, like sausages being sliced into pieces.

I was......defeated?

How could it be? It’s not Gojo Satoru, who is that girl?

Why......this is impossible!

As the Special Grade Curse Spirit’s mind was in chaos, unsure of what to do next, Duanmu Huai’s voice appeared again.

"Ah, unlike an evil spirit, cutting off the head won’t kill you, huh."

(You......)

"I’m not in the mood to talk rubbish with you."

Staring at the Special Grade Curse Spirit’s head in front of him, Duanmu Huai didn’t hesitate at all. The sharp blade in his hand sliced a beautiful arc in the air, directly splitting the Special Grade Curse Spirit’s head in half.

Special Grade Curse Spirit———Hua Yu, eradicated.