Rian recalled the concept of the Cursed Reverse Technique from the Jujutsu Kaisen universe — a high-level art that converts cursed energy into positive energy.
Cursed energy, born from negative emotions, is inherently incompatible with healing.
However, by inverting its polarity, multiplying a negative by a negative — a user can generate positive energy capable of restoring physical wounds.
This technique allows for the regeneration of blood, flesh, bones, and organs. At an advanced level, it can even heal the soul itself, provided the user possesses a deep understanding of its form.
Yet, due to its extreme complexity, the Cursed Reverse Technique is one of the most difficult arts to master.
Its speed and effectiveness depend entirely on how much cursed energy the user can control — and successfully reverse.
"I've already followed the core and theory…" Rian murmured, staring at his palm. "Negative energy multiplied by negative energy — in a stable amount, right?"
He lowered his hand again, pacing slowly within the Curtain.
Meanwhile, Ophis remained seated calmly on the fallen tree trunk, still nibbling on her chocolate, her expression unreadable yet filled with quiet curiosity as she observed Rian.
Lost in thought, Rian tried to trace the flaw in his energy conversion process. In theory, every step was correct — the technique should have worked.
After a moment, he stopped pacing. His gaze returned to his open palm as he refocused his energy.
In an instant, a gentle sky-blue light flickered to life — calm, steady, and graceful like a serene flame.
But this wasn't the neutral energy he usually used for Limitless, physical reinforcement, or when guiding Akeno and Koneko earlier. Not at all.
This energy was something else entirely — pure Ki, natural and flowing from the art of Senjutsu.
Rian had managed to master it after observing and understanding the flow of Ki within Koneko's body, analyzing it through the Six Eyes, and then reconstructing it within the framework of his own technique.
"Although Senjutsu is quite good… unfortunately, its efficiency is still low since it's only at level one," Rian muttered, staring at the soft blue flame dancing in his palm.
"For minor injuries, it's useful, but for moderate ones? Still takes time — even when this handsome man increases the output, it's nowhere near as fast as the Cursed Reverse Technique."
He clenched his fist, his gaze sharp and focused. "Besides, the main goal of this handsome man is still to master the Cursed Reverse Technique, so I can use the derivative of Limitless—Red."
Rian let out a faint sigh, narrowing his eyes. "If only… converting neutral energy into positive energy were as easy as turning neutral into negative…"
The moment those words left his lips, his expression changed. Rian's eyes widened slightly, as if he had just realized something crucial.
For a few seconds, he stood perfectly still — then, a small smile of understanding began to form on his face.
"Wait… wait…!" Rian muttered quickly, his tone sharp with realization. "I think… I'm starting to understand something. Cursed energy comes from negative emotions, right?"
He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "But the energy I use is neutral—because of the Heavenly Restriction linked to my Six Eyes."
"Sure, neutral energy can be turned into negative energy through emotion… but at its core, it still isn't pure cursed energy."
His pupils widened.
A smile began to form on his face — not one of satisfaction, but the kind that appears when someone discovers a breakthrough.
Slowly, Rian raised his right hand, shaping it like a gun, aiming at the large tree ahead. He infused positive emotion into his neutral energy, forcing the transformation that had failed before.
In an instant, a crimson glow sparked between his index and middle fingers. The energy spun rapidly — not pulling, but pushing, repelling the very space around it.
"Cursed Reverse Technique: Red!"
In a flash, the crimson vortex between Rian's fingers burst outward with a faint, resonant hum.
BZZZZZRRRRMMM!!
The air itself screamed. An intense repulsive force exploded from his fingertip toward the target tree — not only shattering it, but creating a shockwave that hurled everything nearby outward.
DORRR!!
The massive tree that had been his target was blown backward nearly ten meters, crashing into several others with a thunderous impact.
The ground trembled softly beneath the force.
Branches, leaves, even small stones were thrown outward from the center of the blast, repelled as though by an invisible gravitational field reversed in polarity.
The nearby trees had their bark stripped and splintered—not from direct impact, but from the violent pressure that had warped the air itself.
Dust slowly settled, revealing the scorched earth beneath Rian's feet — a perfectly clean circle, as if the ground itself refused to touch him.
Ding!
A clear chime echoed in his mind.
A transparent screen flickered into existence before Rian, visible only to him. It hovered silently, displaying a line of glowing text:
[Herald No. 90,000 has successfully acquired the ability — Technique: Limitless.]
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Special Ability:
> Six Eyes
Passive Skill:
> Traditional Silat (Lvl. 1)
> Wing-chun (Lvl, 1)
Active Skill:
> Technique: Limitless
Type: Active
Description:
A hereditary technique of the Gojo Clan that manifests the concept of Infinity into reality, granting the user absolute control over the surrounding space.
Infinity: Creates an infinite space between the user and any external object. Anything approaching the user will slow down until it completely stops, as if it can never truly touch them.
Blue: The manifestation of Infinity reinforced with negative cursed energy. It generates a vacuum that pulls all matter toward a single point, destroying the surrounding area—or accelerates the user's movement through directional pull.
Red: By channeling positive energy through Reversed Cursed Technique into Limitless, the property of Blue is inverted. This technique produces a powerful repulsive explosion, at least twice as strong as Blue.
(Note: This skill cannot be leveled up.)
> Senjutsu (Lvl. 1)
Type: Active
Description:
Senjutsu is the ability to control the flow of life energy, also known as Ki, within living beings.
Its usage is highly versatile, including: detection, presence manipulation, striking vital points, enhancing the body, and even healing physical or spiritual damage.
Effectiveness: Low
(Note: This skill can be leveled up)
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Seeing the impact of the Red Technique he had just unleashed—and the system's Skill List panels flashing rapidly before his eyes—Rian burst out laughing, his expression glowing with delight.
"Ha—ha—haha! It worked! I did it! Turns out it was that simple! Why did I even think it was complicated? Hahaha!"
From atop a fallen tree trunk, Ophis paused her chewing. Her flat gaze remained the same, though her eyes narrowed slightly.
Rian quickly turned toward her and hurried over with a rare, radiant grin. Without a second thought, he wrapped the petite girl tightly in his arms, his embrace warm and overflowing with excitement.
"Ophis-chan! This handsome man did it! You saw that, right?" he exclaimed, still high on the euphoria of success and the near-full activation of his Six Eyes.
Ophis said nothing. She allowed the embrace, though her face showed a hint of confusion—a rare reaction from the Dragon God of Nothingness.
A few seconds later, Rian released her… only to spontaneously toss and catch Ophis in the air like a small doll, his joyous expression still bright and unrestrained.
"Ahahaha! This is absolutely incredible! No wonder Gojo Satoru was always so damn happy! Ahahaha! I get it now!"
As Rian continued tossing and catching Ophis in the air, the world through his eyes began to change. Everything appeared crystal clear—like flawless glass, transparent, open, and stripped of all secrets.
His heart raced—not from exhaustion, but from an indescribable euphoria, as if he were floating at the edge of consciousness and enlightenment.
His body felt weightless, his mind racing ahead. His Six Eyes—his true eyes—were fully awakened. Alive. Active. Everything was visible, even things that should not be seen. No barriers. No haze.
The flow of energy around him, shifts in air pressure, the motion of particles, even the boundless pulse of power radiating from Ophis so close to him—all of it unfolded before his perception, forming intricate yet breathtaking diagrams in his mind.
"This… is the summit," Rian thought. "This is how the world is meant to be."
He felt as though he were dancing among the laws of nature—only to defy them with a satisfied smile upon his face.
After some time, Rian gradually stopped his playful act of tossing the tiny Dragon God of Infinity through the air.
Carefully, Rian lowered Ophis back down, as if afraid to break the warm, fleeting moment that had just formed between them.
Ophis simply stared at him—silent, deep, as though trying to understand the overwhelming euphoria radiating from the narcissistic human before her.
After setting her down, Rian took a slow step back. His body swayed slightly, yet the satisfied smile remained carved across his face.
He knew exactly what was happening. All of this was the aftereffect of Red—the technique he had just unleashed—and the unique power behind it: positive energy.
During the process, the positive energy produced by the Reverse Cursed Technique had flowed directly into the core structure of Limitless, centered within his brain.
It was important to note: this wasn't an ordinary Reverse Cursed Technique.
Though the effects were identical, its origin was different. This energy was born from Heavenly Restriction and neutral energy purified by positive emotions.