The steps leading to the Inugami Shrine are long, but that’s not important. What is important is that as Duanmu Huai walks, he can constantly hear mournful howls from the surroundings, like those of wild dogs.

Why eat us, why skin us, and cut our throats? Even eat our children?

To this, Duanmu Huai kindly provided answers to each question.

Because dog meat truly smells good.

It’s impossible to eat without removing the fur.

Cutting the throat helps bleed and remove the stench.

Pups’ meat is more tender.

Gradually, the howls faded away. Perhaps Duanmu Huai’s willingness to answer moved them, so those wild dogs’ undead stopped asking these rather low-level questions.

When he reached the end of the steps, what he saw was a skinned giant Dog God standing there, glaring at him fiercely. It was as large as a heavy truck, exuding a strong smell of blood. It coldly stared at Duanmu Huai, opened its mouth, revealing sharp teeth.

"Humans........."

"I don’t have time to waste words with you."

However, Duanmu Huai had no interest in the lengthy speech of the curse spirit before him; he even lowered his head to glance at his phone.

"I’ve already wasted too much time. I’m hoping to pick up my sister early, so you can just die."

"It’s you who will die!!"

The Dog God curse spirit seemed completely enraged by Duanmu Huai’s words, roaring furiously, it extended claws and lunged at Duanmu Huai. At the same time, streaks of sharp blood formed from its body, joining the attack against Duanmu Huai!

Yet, Duanmu Huai didn’t even glance at it, raising the knife in his hand.

"Watch closely, Curse Master!"

Facing Duanmu Huai’s raised sharp blade, the Dog God felt no fear. Instead, the skin on its chest opened suddenly, revealing a young man inside, tightly bound by blood vessels like a spider’s web. Judging from his attire, he seems to be that streamer. He stared at this side with wide eyes, opening his mouth.

"Save me........."

At the same instant, Duanmu Huai’s sharp blade swung forward.

"———————————!"

The enormous body of the Dog God was split into two halves from the middle, and even the sharp spikes extending from it were similarly severed. The ground underneath emitted an unbearable scream, and the entire shrine, along with the shrine, was split open by this slash.

"Plop."

The corpse of the Dog God, losing strength, collapsed like a mass of mud. The man wrapped inside naturally became just another corpse. Duanmu Huai merely gazed calmly at the curse spirit and man’s corpses before sheathing his sword.

This scene was clearly witnessed by the Water Kettle Head hiding nearby.

How could this be!?

Watching the scene, Water Kettle Head’s eyes widened in disbelief. Although it had realized earlier, that this Curse Master was exceptionally cold-blooded, it never expected that facing a hostage captured by the curse spirit, the person would be so ruthless! Commonly, isn’t a Curse Master’s priority to save people?

Moreover......what technique exactly did this Curse Master use?

Water Kettle Head couldn’t figure it out. Each Curse Master and curse spirit have their unique techniques, and to Water Kettle Head, Duanmu Huai should be no exception. It was evident that his technique should be knife-wielding based, likely some sort of slashing or chopping technique, judging by the formidable power, it indicated that he had imposed significant restraints on himself.

While knowing that Special Grade Curse Masters are tough, it never expected this brat to be so troublesome, and the bait curse spirit didn’t even push him into a tough battle before getting slain. So, should it proceed?

As Water Kettle Head was caught in a dilemma, it suddenly saw Duanmu Huai turn his head, looking towards its direction.

"What’s wrong? You won’t make a move? If you won’t, then I will."

I’ve been discovered!

Feeling Duanmu Huai’s gaze, Water Kettle Head shivered all over; it could confirm that this wasn’t a bluff, the person indeed saw it. But the gaze was emotionless, calm as if viewing an ant... Damn, I am also a Special Grade Curse Spirit, do you think I’m of the same caliber as an imposter catalyzed across there!?

I’ll make you pay for Hua Yu!

In just a second, Water Kettle Head thought of a way against Duanmu Huai.

The person’s technique is indeed formidable, and quick. So, if all it takes is to neutralize the technique, then it could tackle the issue. Perhaps, being a novice, the person hasn’t seen this move yet! 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Thinking this, Water Kettle Head made a firm resolution, quickly sealing with both hands!

"Domain Expansion!"

As Water Kettle Head’s words fell, pitch-black shadows instantly devoured everything around, then the ground fractured, extending upwards, morphing into an enormous lid, surrounding the entire space!

Then, countless magma erupted from the gaps in the ground and walls!

"Oh?"

Seeing this scene, Duanmu Huai finally showed a surprised expression, which the Water Kettle Head naturally didn’t miss.

"Hahaha, did you see that! This is the Domain Expansion! It is a domain constructed and activated with Magic Power! An embodiment of the caster’s inner landscape! Attacks launched within my domain not only become several times more powerful but are also guaranteed to hit!"

As Water Kettle Head spoke, he raised his hand and aimed at Duanmu Huai.

"Ordinary Curse Masters will instantly be burnt to charcoal upon entering my domain, seems like you do have some skill, but that’s as far as it goes!"

"...To be honest, I am a bit surprised."

Hearing Water Kettle Head’s roar, Duanmu Huai came back to his senses and turned to look at him.

"So you call this Domain Expansion, huh, um... you guys can actually create such a thing, Medea and Alice Phil would surely be surprised if they knew."

Why is this guy still so calm?

Watching Duanmu Huai standing there, completely unmoved, Water Kettle Head was taken aback. It reminded him of another jerk who was equally flippant in his domain. And at that time, he almost died. Could it be this brat in front of me too.... No, impossible! That guy is the strongest Curse Master, and this brat has been a Curse Master for less than a month! There’s no way he knows how to counter domains!

Just as Water Kettle Head was thinking quickly, Duanmu Huai’s voice once again reached his ears.

"To give and not return is impolite, since you’ve shown me something this interesting, let me show you something interesting too."

As Duanmu Huai spoke, he raised his right hand, and then—snapped his fingers.

"Snap!"

At that moment, Heaven and Earth were turned upside down.

Infinite starry sky and scorching sun tore apart the closed earth, towering spires of a cathedral emerged from the ground, magnificent, sacred, and splendid architecture swallowed the magma-laden terrain, forming a cold and orderly, glorious and beautiful painting.

"This is...!"

Water Kettle Head stared dumbfoundedly at all of this, hardly believing his eyes. At this moment, Duanmu Huai’s voice rang again.

"This can be considered my domain, I prefer to call it Innate Barrier."

"You...!"

Water Kettle Head stared at Duanmu Huai, attempting to rally his strength, only to find in shock that his abilities were utterly ineffective in this domain! Not only that, he found his body was gradually dispersing, like a puppet made of sand.

What kind of power is this? This isn’t a simple domain! Water Kettle Head could even feel his power being completely decomposed and dispersed. He desperately tried to consolidate his strength, attempting to fight back. However, no matter how Water Kettle Head tried, he felt his body was like a leaking bucket, and the Magic Power he once possessed was slowly flowing away with the existence of this leak.

"Speaking of my Innate Barrier’s ability, it’s actually quite simple."

Duanmu Huai stared at him and spoke in a calm tone.

"Only humans are permitted to exert abilities, beings like aliens are not allowed to use abilities, and those base subspace creatures aren’t even allowed to exist."

"Who are you calling base creatures! Brat!"

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Water Kettle Head angrily widened his eyes and glared at him.

"We are humans! We! Curse Spirits! Are born from humans’ emotions and thoughts! Transcendent life forms! We are the new humans! The old generation humans will be eliminated, and we will replace them to become the rulers of the new world!"

"Save your dreams for when you’re asleep, lowly subspace trash."

Duanmu Huai’s gaze at Water Kettle Head turned piercingly cold in that instant, and feeling his gaze, Water Kettle Head felt as if a cold, sharp blade had pierced his throat, making him unable to speak.

"..."

At this moment, Water Kettle Head finally understood that the brat in front of him was even more dangerous and terrifying than Gojo Satoru! No wonder, no wonder Hua Yu died! Such an existence shouldn’t appear in this world! Why! Why is such a monster allowed to exist! First Gojo Satoru, and then this brat!

We’ve been mistaken! True Person! Gojo Satoru isn’t the threat, the real threat is...

But unfortunately, he didn’t have the chance to communicate his thoughts anymore. Therefore, at this moment, Duanmu Huai had already gripped the sword hilt then drew it out.

Then, everything returned to normal.

"Good, didn’t waste too much time."

Duanmu Huai glanced at his phone and turned to walk down the steps.

Just about time to go back, Ruby is still waiting for me.