And right now, he was the one standing here.
He would also be the only one left standing here at the end.
The victor reigned, the loser fell. That was all there was to it.
"Let me see how far you've grown."
Elsewhere, sensing the change in the atmosphere between the two, Uro Takako hurriedly took Ryu Ishigori far away, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
"Let me reiterate."
Yue Liusi raised a finger toward Sukuna, his tone calm.
"You're not the one measuring me."
"I'm the one measuring you."
A cross-shaped marking appeared over his eyes, and orange eyeshadow emerged at their corners.
Sage Fox Mode!
The ends of Yue Liusi's hair fluttered, his presence surging.
Even the surrounding ground shook violently because of it.
"Sukuna, you're the challenger."
"Well said, brat!"
A hint of admiration involuntarily appeared on Sukuna's face. It had been so many years since he had encountered an opponent worthy of his serious attention.
And now, this young fellow had done it.
The Dharma Wheel appeared overhead. Without the slightest hesitation, Sukuna summoned Mahoraga, preparing to protect him while he adapted.
Verbal contempt did not mean strategic contempt.
Especially when the strength Yue Liusi was displaying right now was so terrifying...
Mahoraga, huh...
Yue Liusi vanished from where he stood.
Sukuna's pupils contracted. He knew Yue Liusi understood Mahoraga's weakness, so he naturally assumed Yue Liusi would attack Mahoraga first.
Yet just as he ordered Mahoraga to retreat, Yue Liusi reappeared directly in front of him!
Alarm bells immediately rang in Sukuna's mind.
Boom!
A fist carrying immense force slammed straight into his chest. Sukuna was blasted away, smashing an entire row of buildings to pieces.
Yue Liusi naturally would not hold back, even if that was Megumi Fushiguro's body.
Just as a certain