Curse Reply: After choosing Nawa, the cursed spirit cursed me for being cruel.

"As expected of General Duanmu..." Duanmu Yan muttered to himself. This feeling of growing rapidly through battle was addictive.

Without further hesitation, he glanced at the pile of treasure chests in his inventory.

"System, open all treasure chests."

As the command was given, the treasure chest icon in the inventory flashed and disappeared in succession, a series of item acquisition notifications rang in the mind, and several items appeared beside the person.

[Open Epic Chest x1.]

[Received: Enhancement Stone x1]

[Description: Can be used on a piece of equipment, randomly granting it an additional attribute.]

[Open Elite Chest x3.]

[Obtained: Skull Crusher (Rare Cursed Tool) x1]

[A spiked hammer crafted from special materials can be used to attack an opponent's head; it might yield unexpected results.]

[Received: Senzu Bean x1]

[From the Dragon Ball world; consume to quickly heal injuries.]

[Received: Tough Leather Coat x1]

[Open 10 regular treasure chests.]

【获得：压缩干粮x5、清洁符x3、换洗衣物x1套、打火机x1、10000日元现金。】

Duanmu Yan felt it was a bit of a pity, since the previous two treasure chests had yielded good items, but this time, out of the fourteen treasure chests, only three items came out.

However, the harvest was sufficient, and he turned his attention to the three items.

Senzu Beans are like having an extra life in a crucial moment.

The skull crusher is not suitable for him, but we'll take him in for now.

Finally, he looked at the enhancement stone, his goal clear.

"Use enhancement stones, target—Melting Scale Blade."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crystal on the screen vanished instantly.

A few seconds later, a screen reappeared in front of me.

【Melting Scale Blade (Enhanced)】

New attribute: Magic Breaker.

Effect: When attacking, it has an additional penetration effect on barriers, shields, and similar defenses.

Exorcising demons...

A glint of light flashed in Duanmu Yan's eyes.

Break the demon!

This is an attribute with extremely high strategic value.

In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, powerful barriers and enchantments are not uncommon. Even Gojo Satoru has been temporarily trapped by certain targeted barriers.

If the "magic-breaking" attribute of the Molten Scale Blade is strong enough...

He immediately checked with the system in his mind: "Is this 'anti-magic' attribute effective against closed domains formed by the expansion of a domain?"

The system replied: "Theoretically, yes. The 'Demon-Breaking' attribute targets all barriers or enchantments constructed of energy. Closed domains formed by the expansion of a domain meet this definition, but its effect is weakened or ineffective against open domains."

It can have an effect on the field!

Duanmu Yan sat up straight on the tatami mat in an instant, his heart pounding uncontrollably.

The possibilities brought about by this enhancement are greater than he had anticipated!

In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, the expansion of a domain is almost a symbol of top-tier combat power, a manifestation of the pinnacle of magic, and an absolute killing move capable of crushing non-domain users.

Now, his Molten Scale Blade has theoretically gained the ability to break through this absolute barrier!

The frustration and annoyance of being toyed with and crushed by Gojo Satoru before have now been mostly dissipated.

Stay calm, you must stay calm.

He took a few deep breaths, forcing himself to calm his racing thoughts. No matter how good the attributes are, they still need strength to support them.

Even now, wielding the Molten Scale Blade with "anti-magic" properties, his situation against a Special Grade opponent might not be optimistic.

His strength is still too weak.

He lay back down, closed his eyes, and stopped thinking nonsense.

Soon, exhaustion washed over him like a tide, and he closed his eyes.

……

The next morning, the air in the mountains of the college was cool and moist, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees.

Duanmu Yan woke up early, changed into clean clothes, and after a quick wash, opened the dormitory door.

Outside the door, in the light of the corridor, a figure was leaning lazily against the opposite wall.

She was a young girl with messy, dark brown short hair and a prominent beauty mark at the corner of her eye. She was wearing the same black high school uniform as Gojo Satoru and Natsuyu Suguru, but her jacket was casually open, revealing a simple white T-shirt underneath. She seemed to have something in her mouth, giving off a lazy, sleepy vibe.

Seeing Duanmu Yan come out, she casually waved her hand, her voice tinged with drowsiness:

"Oh, you must be the new student. I'm Shoko Ieiri. Nice to meet you."

The family is made of glass.

Duanmu Yan instantly recognized him: a third-year college student using the Reversal Technique, a rare healing talent.

He nodded and replied, "I am Duanmu Yan, nice to meet you."

"Ms. Moth said that she was worried you might not be familiar with the place since you're new here, and that you might not be able to find the classrooms and the cafeteria, so she asked me to show you around first to familiarize you with the environment."

Shoko yawned slightly, took out a pack of cigarettes from her pocket, and was about to light one when she seemed to remember something and put it back. "As for those two guys... ignore them. It's a miracle they can even get up at this hour. Come with me."

Shoko's leadership was indeed concise and efficient. She walked slowly, with a nonchalant air, but she didn't miss any important points.

"That's the main teaching building; classes and some theoretical courses are held there."

"This leads to the training ground; you should have been there last night."

"That's a library, with some old books on spells. You can flip through them if you're bored."

"The infirmary is over there. You can take care of minor injuries and pains yourself. For serious ones... you can come to me if I'm there and in a good mood."

"The cafeteria is up ahead. They should still be serving breakfast at this time. If you miss it, you'll have to wait until noon."

As I walked into the cafeteria, a delicious aroma of food wafted out.

Shoko waved her hand to indicate that she had already eaten and was waiting for him at the door. Duanmu Yan went in and quickly grabbed a few still-warm meat buns and a cup of soy milk, eating as he walked. The taste was surprisingly good.

After they had filled their stomachs, Shoko led him toward the main teaching building.

“The first-grade classroom is the one at the very back on the second floor. Ms. Nocturne should already be waiting.” Shoko said, taking the lead on the stairs.

The classroom door was open, revealing a spacious interior with traditional Japanese-style desks and chairs. In front of the podium stood the burly Yagami Masamichi, next to the somewhat comical Cursed Corpse doll.

He crossed his arms, seemingly deep in thought, and turned to look when he heard footsteps.

"Ms. Night Moth, the person has been brought here," Shoko reported.

Night Moth's gaze fell on Duanmu Yan, and he nodded seriously: "Duanmu, come in. There are some specific matters I need to explain to you regarding your studies and life at the college, as well as your upcoming course schedule."

Chapter 16 The First Lesson

Night Moth Zhengdao carried a thick stack of books from under the podium and placed them on the desk in front of Duanmu Yan with a dull thud.

"An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Spellcasting," "A Compendium of Common Spellcasting Spirits and Their Habits (Revised Edition)," "An Introduction to the Precise Manipulation of Spellcasting Power," "A Brief Analysis of the Principles of Barrier Spells," "Code of Conduct and Rules for Modern Spellcasters"...

"These are the basic theoretical textbooks for the first year of vocational college." Night Moth Zhengdao patted the stack of books, a hint of...expectation in his eyes?

"Although sorcerers ultimately rely on actual combat to prove themselves, a solid theoretical foundation is key to understanding one's own power, dealing with complex situations, and avoiding going astray. Duanmu, I hope you will study it carefully."

He spoke with exceptional sincerity, even with a hint of barely perceptible hope.

Unfortunately, the three formal students he currently has make him, as a teacher, feel very unfulfilled.

Shoko Ieiri, a natural-born holder of the Reversal Technique, is a rare and invaluable healing talent.

The remaining two... Gojo Satoru and Natsuyu Kei.

One is the young master of the Gojo family, one of the three great families, who is the inheritor of the "Six-Eyed" limitless technique, a technique that appears only once every century; the other is a commoner genius with rare spell manipulation skills and outstanding talent.

Both of them were true prodigies, and their growth rate was frighteningly fast. This often made Moth doubt itself, wondering, "Am I teaching things that are too simple?" and it made her feel no sense of accomplishment at all!

Now, finally, a new student has arrived!

A freshman with a clean background and a seemingly serious attitude!

Night Moth Masamichi seemed to see a glimmer of hope in rekindling the spirit of teachers!

This child might be a well-behaved student who can sit quietly, read a book, and listen attentively in class!

“I will, Teacher Nightmoth.” Duanmu Yan nodded again, his tone serious. He casually picked up the top book, “An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Spellcasting,” and flipped through it. It contained the most basic knowledge about the nature of spell power, negative emotions and the birth of spell spirits, and simple applications of spell power.

For a "wild" mage like him, systematically learning these things is exactly what he needs right now. It will help him better understand the place of his own power in this world, and use points and the system more effectively. He doesn't reject reading and learning.

However, just as a small flame of relief was beginning to ignite in Masamichi Nobi's heart, the classroom door was pushed open rather rudely.

Two figures squeezed in, staggering and crooked.

Gojo Satoru, who was walking in front, turned around and complained to the people behind him: "It's all your fault, Jetsu! You were so slow, we're going to be late for Yan's welcome party!"

Xia Youjie, who was following behind, said unhurriedly, "It was clearly you who insisted on taking the detour to the vending machine to buy the latest flavor of soda. Also, Wu, how many times have I told you not to open the door with your foot?"

"What does it matter? Anyway, Ms. Yagami won't get angry over something so trivial, right, Ms. Yagami?"

Gojo Satoru looked at the podium with a grin, then his gaze was instantly drawn to the stack of books in front of Duanmu Yan.

"Wow!" Gojo Satoru's eyes lit up, and he darted over to Duanmu Yan's desk in a few strides, bending down to stare at the pile of books. "Mr. Night Moth, you've finally brought out your most treasured antique? 'Modern Spellcaster's Code of Conduct'? Does anyone even read this stuff? I remember the last time I flipped through it was to use as a seater for instant noodles..."

"Enlightenment!" A vein throbbed slightly on Nocturnal Elephant's forehead.

Xia Youjie also came over, nodded to Duanmu Yan as a greeting, then glanced at the textbook and smiled gently, "The basics are indeed very important, Duanmu-kun. If you have any questions, you can ask me or Xiaozi."

He automatically skipped over a guy who was likely to lead people astray.