-450- I concede

Powerful jujutsu energy swept through the training ground, creating continuous turbulence along with the storm.

Although the jujutsu energy was blocked by the training ground's barrier, it still caused Tsuchimikado Yasuzumi, Tsuchimikado Takahiro, Tsuchimikado Chizuru, and others outside the field to subconsciously release a surge of their spiritual energy, as if preparing to use their own jutsu for defense at any moment.

Rozen stood amidst the storm and jujutsu energy, his clothes rustling violently, yet his gaze remained fixed ahead without any sign of relaxation.

Even though his vision was obscured by the fire and water energies, Rozen, thanks to his Spirit Vision ability, could clearly see that Kurahashi Genji's spiritual energy was not diminishing but instead rising, causing a significant surge in jujutsu power.

After a short while, when the fire and water energies dissipated, a blurry barrier appeared before everyone's eyes.

Kurahashi Genji stood within the barrier, not only unharmed but with his clothes intact. Only the look in his eyes showed a slight change.

"Impressive,"

Kurahashi Genji's calm voice resonated slightly.

"Since that's the case, I'll take things a bit more seriously and return your excellent performance in the field of jujutsu."

At this moment, for some unknown reason, Kurahashi Genji's tone towards Rozen was now filled with respect, as if he were speaking to his equal.

Following that, Kurahashi Genji's hand seals changed, and he began chanting an incantation rapidly.

"————Namah Sarvadhatu Samjnapeye Samha Sambhara————"

This was the primary binding spell of the Vajrapani, the supreme fundamental Dharani of the Immovable King - the "Fire Realm Incantation."

In an astonishing display of mystical power, a torrent of energy centered around Kurahashi Genji, forming a swirling vortex. It intensified the flames around him, raising the ambient temperature significantly.

Bathing in the flames, Kurahashi Genji adjusted his hand seals once more and recited another incantation.

"————Tadyatha Urdhvakesa Tara Ehi Ehi Soba Gate————"

This was a spell from the ancient Indian Vedas, belonging to Varuna, the ruler of waters and one of the twelve deities - the "Water Deity's Art."

The previously scorching environment around Kurahashi Genji experienced an abrupt temperature drop as new energy surged, forming a deluge.

Like Rozen just moments before, Kurahashi Genji now controlled both water and fire energies, creating two serpentine entities, one of water and one of fire.

However, there was a crucial difference: while Rozen had harnessed the power of the Five Elements, including their interactions, Kurahashi Genji relied solely on his innate magical prowess to manifest an equal or perhaps even greater force.

Furthermore, it was evident that Kurahashi Genji had not yet unleashed his full power, but he was now fully engaged.

In the next moment, the water dragon and the fire dragon interlocked with each other, roaring to life like living entities, and charged fiercely towards Rozen.

Sensing the overwhelming magical energy, Rozen instinctively unleashed several talismans.

"Order!"

One after another, the talismans lit up in front of Rozen, forming a protective magical barrier.

Just as Kurahashi Genji had used a barrier to defend against Rozen's attacks moments ago, Rozen had now chosen to employ a barrier as well.

The fire dragon and water dragon roared as they approached, but instead of a direct collision, they surrounded Rozen's barrier. They each spewed flames and water streams from their mouths, targeting the central barrier.

The barrier was immediately shaken and became unstable, but despite the relentless assault of the fiery and watery onslaught, it didn't break immediately.

Seeing this situation, Kurahashi Genji's expression grew even more serious.

He continued to chant the "Fire Realm Incantation" and the "Water Deity's Art" incantations rapidly, causing the fire dragon and water dragon to circle around the barrier, all the while releasing flames and water to attack it.

Under these conditions, the barrier became even more unstable, as if it could shatter at any moment, causing great anxiety.

Rozen once again summoned several talismans, sticking them onto the barrier, emitting a radiant glow to reinforce its strength.

However, at best, this would only delay the inevitable.

Realizing that continuing in this manner would eventually lead to his defeat, Rozen made a choice.

"Order!"

He slammed the earth talisman forcefully into the ground, unleashing the maximum magical power he currently possessed.

The tremendous magical power caused the ground around Kurahashi Genji to rupture successively, transforming into rocks that swept towards him like a barrage.

However, Kurahashi Genji maintained the barrier he had used earlier, and as the rocks struck it one after another, it produced ripples, but unlike Rozen's side, it didn't become as unstable.

The outcome of this magical contest was now abundantly clear.

Feeling the rapid depletion of his magical energy, which was no longer enough to convert into substantial jutsuryoku, Rozen shrugged and conceded defeat.

"I concede."

Rozen admitted defeat in a straightforward and decisive manner.

As Rozen's words fell, the turbulent magical energy in the area suddenly came to a halt.

The fiery aura disappeared, causing the fire dragon and flames to vanish into thin air.

The watery aura subsided, making the water dragon and streams dissipate like mist.

Both sides' barriers also vanished simultaneously, causing the barriers in the training ground to stop functioning.

When everything returned to its original state, Rozen and Kurahashi Genji stood apart on the training ground, as if there had been no confrontation, just like in the beginning, unmoving and composed.

Then...

"Aki!"

Tsuchimikado Chizuru rushed forward and hugged Rozen tightly.

"Are you okay? Are you injured? Let me see!"

Saying so, Tsuchimikado Chizuru kept touching Rozen all over.

"I... I'm fine! Stop touching me like that!"

Rozen was immediately covered in goosebumps from her "care" and tried to escape, but unfortunately, his physical abilities were no match for Tsuchimikado Chizuru, so he could only be at her mercy.

Tsuchimikado Takahiro approached from behind and, ignoring Tsuchimikado Chizuru's actions, looked at Rozen before nodding.

"He's fine. Besides a consumption of spiritual power, there are no other abnormalities."

As a professional onmyouji doctor, Tsuchimikado Takahiro provided this diagnosis.

Hearing Tsuchimikado Takahiro's diagnosis, Tsuchimikado Yasuzumi turned his gaze away and looked at Kurahashi Genji.

"Thank you for the guidance."

Tsuchimikado Yasuzumi expressed his gratitude with a bow.

Kurahashi Genji, on the other hand, remained as composed as ever, and his expression didn't change.

"No need for thanks. Your son's performance has truly amazed me. If I hadn't witnessed it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe that such a naturally gifted individual exists in this world. As the head of the Onmyou Agency, I am sincerely pleased to see such talent in the field of jujutsu."

With that, Kurahashi Genji did not glance at Rozen again. It was as if he had lost interest in Rozen or had obtained the result he desired, speaking in a rather business-like manner.

"It's getting late; it's time to leave."

Upon hearing this, Tsuchimikado Yasuzumi nodded in agreement.

So, the group of people left the training ground together.

As Rozen left alongside everyone else, he felt a complex gaze directed at him.

Without needing to turn around, Rozen knew exactly who the owner of that gaze was.

Rozen responded with a subtle smile, choosing to ignore it, and departed without a hint of defeat on his face.

Instead, he appeared satisfied, much like Kurahashi Genji, as if he had achieved what he wanted.