*Swish*

Hearing the sudden noise coming from right next to him, Sukuna immediately became on guard, as he jumped away, creating some distance between him and the sudden uninvited visitor.

Doing so, he then started observing the man in front of him as a small frown full of displeasure appeared on his face.

'Some sort of technique that hides one's presence? or is it something else?'

'Jujutus sorcerers are really a pain...'

However, just as Sukuna was observing Lorien, the latter was also doing the same as he looked at Sukuna while scratching his chin.

It's just that different from Sukuna, what Lorien was thinking about right now were the techniques, experiences, and methods he had just copied from Sukuna using his 'Chrono Eyes'.

'So that's how it is! To create an open domain, one has to first create an 'anchor' which takes the place of the user as the center of the domain.'

'Then, that 'anchor' is placed in reality, thereby creating a domain that doesn't need a barrier to stabilize itself.'

'However, this also means that with enough speed, one can easily run away from it.'

'Moreover, having something else other than oneself as the center is a bit risky...'

'Hmmm, this is quite interesting, it's just that this is not what I am looking for!'

Thinking of this, Lorien couldn't help but frown as his eyes slightly narrowed.

'Doesn't matter, I have already learned this method and how the anchor is created; All I have to do now is just modify it so that I myself can act as the 'anchor', not choose some sort of element such as Sukuna's shrine'

'This might be difficult for others, but that's not the case for me! There is nothing some forced analysis using dream energy as fuel can't solve.'

'Also, those techniques that Sukuna has are quite interesting, it's just that they aren't that useful to me.'

'Hmmmm, well, let's leave this for later, there are more important things to do.'

Shaking his head, Lorien turned his attention back to Sukuna who was still observing him, after all, Lorien's thought process only took a fraction of a second or so.

So, even though he had thought of a lot of things, only a moment passed since he appeared.

However, this happened to be the moment when Sukuna finally decided to speak.

"And who are you? I'll give you a moment to explain before killing you!"

Stolen novel; please report.

Hearing this, Lorien couldn't help but roll his eyes as he removed the huge hoodie he was wearing.

"Hoooff, This hoodie looks cool, but I have to modify it a bit as it is really hot in there." Said Lorien completely ignoring Sukuna's question.

Seeing this, Sukuna felt completely annoyed; moreover, looking at Lorien's hair, he couldn't help but remember the other annoying silver-haired man he previously met.

"Are all silver hairs this annoying?" He said while stroking his own chin.

"Well, doesn't matter, If you don't want to talk, then...DIE!" He continued as a smirk appeared on his face.

*Swish*

Disappearing from his position at an incredible speed, Sukuna appeared right next to Lorien, punching him in the face.

*Swish*

It's just that to Sukuna's surprise, this attack just phased right through Lorien.

Seeing this, Sukuna was quick to adjust as he waved his palm in a claw-like form after disappearing and appearing again at Lorien's right side.

*Ziiiiinnnn*

In an instant; everything in this strike's path was cut into pieces, it was as if a grand swordsman took his swords and slashed everything in a certain direction.

*Boom*

Even the wall on Lorien's left side and the ground he was standing on weren't spared as a cloud of smoke filled the air.

"Heh... Now that this is ov-"

However, before Sukuna could finish his phrase, his eyes shrank as he noticed Lorien still standing in place through the large smoke plume.

*Cough*

*Cough*

Waving his hand back and forth as to push away the smoke, Lorien coughed lightly as he then looked at Sukuna as if he was looking at some idiot.

"You have no respect, do you? You should learn some etiquette!"

"Moreover, this place is already destroyed, why are you trying to renovate it!" Continued Lorien as he looked around.

It's just that Sukuna had no interest in talking to Lorien right now, at least, not before figuring the situation out.

'Did he phase through my attack? or is this just a projection?'

Thinking of this, Sukuna couldn't help but feel interested as a grin appeared on his face.

However, seeing this, Lorien raised his eyebrows and continued mocking him.

"Haven't I already said that your smile is disgusting? I am feeling a bit hungry, however, If I see it a couple more times, I would probably lose my appetite; it's like seeing a fresh lump of shit."

It's just that the only response he got was another attack from Sukuna who finally responded.

"Don't worry, you won't live long to worry about eating anyways."

*Swish*

However this time, Lorien raised his hand in reaction to Sukuna's attack and used his ability.

[Reality: Erase]

The moment this power was activated, Sukuna's attack froze for a fraction of a second before glitching out of reality.

Doing so, Lorien then just tilted his head and sneered.

"Is that all you could do? Well, you are only at one finger, so it is to be expected."

Saying this, Lorien then extended his hand as the ring on his finger suddenly transformed into a long golden sword.

"If you were at 20 fingers, I might have been a bit interested in playing you, however, you are now...too weak."

"Playing with me? Too weak? You brat are officially the most annoying sorcerer I met in this era."

"Sorcerer? I wouldn't exactly call myself that!"

Standing face to face, both figures looked each other in the eye as tensions rose in the air.

'What's wrong with this guy? His ability doesn't make much sense.'

'First, it's his ability to phase through my attacks, and then it's the power he used to erase them.'

'Not to mention that I didn't sense any cursed energy in the process.'

'Moreover, when I called him a jujutsu sorcerer, he denied it...'

'Did another power emerge during the time I wasn't there?'

Thinking of this, Sukuna's eyebrows frowned slightly as he felt very annoyed.

'If I attack normally, my strikes probably won't land on him, this also applies to my physical attacks.'

'So, my only option is...'

Abruptly raising his hands in front of him and creating a hand sign, Sukuna suddenly grinned as he looked at the man in front of him and said.

"Well, I didn't enjoy meeting you brat, goodbye!"

"However, don't worry, you won't be the only one dying today!"

[Domain Expansion: Malevolent Shrine]

*Ziiiingggg*