Following Sukuna's second use of domain expansion today, a demonic shrine silently appeared right behind the king of curses.

And with its appearance, Lorien immediately felt a field cover everything within a two hundred meters radius.

He also sensed innumerable slash-like attacks of different shapes, forms, and strengths being born right next to him.

Moreover, using his 'Chrono-eyes' to check on future possibilities, he saw himself getting cut from all directions.

Of course, this is only in a certain future where he didn't use his power to defend or hide himself, instead, in that future, he faced those attacks directly.

But even in that situation, Lorien didn't get injured much as he only received minor wounds which were then immediately healed thanks to his powerful regeneration.

It's just that even knowing this, Lorien wasn't interested in testing it himself as he wasn't a masochist.

So, the moment the domain appeared, Lorien immediately used his power to counter it, not forgetting to mock Sukuna in the process.

"What is that dilapidated shack behind you? Is that where you usually sleep? No wonder you have issues with your brain!"

"No, That's the coffin I prepared for you! Come inside!" Responded Sukuna sharply.

However, just as he finished his sentence, the smirk on his face froze as he discovered something unbelievable.

Seeing this, Lorien just smiled and asked with obvious fake concern written all over his face.

"What's wrong, Is everything okay? Aren't you going to put me inside the coffin?"

It's just that Sukuna had no interest in talking to the annoying guy in front of him as he asked back angrily.

"What have you done brat?"

"Hmmmm... Try figuring it out yourself." Responded Lorien with a wink as he even stuck his tongue out playfully.

Seeing this, Sukuna wanted to rush toward him and tear his head off, however, his rationale and judgment still took the better of him as he quickly suppressed this useless thought.

'What did this guy do? Why did my domain expansion suddenly become useless?'

'Even though I called the shrine out, it still couldn't affect the surroundings.'

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'This feeling... It is as if the world itself is rejecting my technique.'

'Did that guy utilize the power that he previously used to nullify my attack? Is it also effective against domains?'

'Right now, my domain is completely useless, I must quickly find a solution!'

'This brat is very weird, moreover, I have an ominous feeling about this.'

Frankly, If Lorien were able to hear Sukuna's inner dialogue, he would have agreed with a lot of the things he guessed.

After all, what Lorien did was indeed similar to what Sukuna sensed as he used his power to take authority over everything within his range of perception.

Doing so, Lorien then warped reality to reject all powers other than his own and suppress them.

This method is actually the go-to method for when two reality warpers battle; After all, if two such people were to fight it out normally, god knows when it will end.

So, by using this method, reality warpers can instantly distinguish the winner as the stronger one can invalidate the other's ability which is also why reality warpers have grades.

However, this method isn't only useful against their own kind, rather, it is a method that is useful in all situations, it's just that it makes life very boring.

So, with Lorien using this power, Sukuna's shrine became nothing but decoration as it couldn't affect reality in the slightest.

However, Lorien wasn't planning on explaining this to Sukuna as he was more interested in toying with him right now.

Usually, Lorien wouldn't do such a thing as using too over the top powers as he enjoys fighting people, however, Sukuna was an exception.

"Hey, what's wrong, why aren't you talking?" Asked Lorien mockingly before continuing.

"What was your 'modus vivendi' again? oh right, it's doing whatever you want and trampling on the weak!" Said Lorien as he touched his shin pretending to think hard before continuing.

"Alright then! As the strong party here, I have decided! I am not going to kill you!" Spoke Lorien while smirking.

"I want to see if you could take revenge after restoring your full power, by then, you'll upgrade from a complete weakling to a little weakling!" He continued.

Hearing this, Sukuna seethed with anger as veins popped up on his forehead.

"You are too arrogant, brat!"

"Why? Haven't you always enjoyed toying with the weak? Oh! You don't like being on the receiving side, do you? Well, it's a pity that the weak can't decide, can they?" Responded Lorien indifferently.

"I hope you can maintain your arrogance after I figure out whatever trick you used!"

However, hearing this, Lorien just chuckled lightly and decided not to respond anymore.

'Figure it out? Maybe in your next lifetime.'

'Only those at the law/rule level can crack this, and only if they are stronger than me.'

'Tsk, I really don't like this guy, our concepts and way of life are very different.'

'He is a very interesting character to watch in anime, however, when he appears in reality, he is a disaster for normal people.'

'I really hate those who trample on the weak after gaining power, I don't get what kind of twisted enjoyment they receive from doing so."

Shaking his head, Lorien decided not to think about it anymore as he raised his sword in front of him and enveloped it with some sort of mysterious power.

"Alright then, time to end it, see you later, weak king of curses!"

Saying this, Lorien didn't hesitate any longer as he disappeared from his position just to instantly appear behind Sukuna.

"You are dirtying my sword with your blood!" Lorien said as he looked at the golden sword in his hand before looking back at Sukuna with disgust.

Saying this, he then waved his sword lightly causing a line of blood to appear on the ground as a consequence.

And following its appearance, the effect of Lorien's attack finally became apparent as a huge, visible dark line silently appeared in Sukuna's domain cutting it in two.

*Crack*

*Crack*