I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [124]

The world shifted subtly—perhaps taking a long time, or perhaps only an instant.

When Zhongli opened his eyes again, two figures stood before him.

One wore a black hoodie with a red trim around the collar, his messy hair styled into a simple, boyish cut. His face wasn’t particularly striking but carried a rugged charm, making him pass as reasonably handsome.

The other sported a sleek black blindfold. His silver-gray hair shimmered like polished metal, radiating a youthful vitality that belied any signs of age. His tall, lean figure and devil-may-care smile gave him an air of unshakable confidence.

“Hmm, who is the one who signed the contract?” Zhongli’s amber gaze settled on the teenager in the hoodie. “Is it you, Ryomen Sukuna?”

Zhongli immediately sensed the second presence within the boy—a soul vast and bloody, seated atop a throne of carnage, looking down on all with disdain.

Could it be... a shounen manga trope? A sealed dark god residing inside a young host?

Though his faded memories offered little clarity, Zhongli dismissed the thought. No matter—it has no bearing on this contract.

Shifting his gaze away from Yuji Itadori, Zhongli turned toward the taller man standing a few steps behind.

Yuji quickly stepped forward, bowing deeply. “Greetings, Keeper of Contracts, Zhongli. I’m Ryomen Sukuna—or rather, Itadori Yuji. Welcome to my world.”

Behind him, Gojo Satoru removed his blindfold, momentarily stunned. The man before him, with his striking features and composed aura, exuded no cursed energy yet had materialized without triggering any warning. Such an occurrence, beyond all reason, ignited a rare spark of excitement in Gojo.

Yuji straightened up, gesturing toward the man behind him. “This is my teacher, Gojo Satoru, a first-year instructor at the Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School.”

The blindfolded sorcerer offered Zhongli a polite nod, a charming smile playing on his lips. Zhongli returned the gesture before addressing them both.

“Now, let us get to the specifics. What are the terms of this contract you wish to enact?”

Yuji hesitated, then turned toward Gojo, signaling that the matter was his to explain.

Smiling faintly, Gojo stepped forward, his foot tapping lightly against the ground as he closed the distance between them. Stopping a few meters away, he inclined his head. “Welcome, Zhongli. I appreciate the effort it must have taken to travel here. Forgive me for asking, but are you truly, as you claim, a former Geo Archon and now a god?”

“In our nation—no, on this planet—the existence of deities is something no one has ever witnessed firsthand.”

Zhongli crossed one arm over his chest while resting his other hand on his chin in thought. After a brief pause, he replied, “First, I never claimed to be a former Geo Archon. That information must have come from Itadori Yuji through the chat group. Second, while I am indeed a god, my nature may differ from what you imagine. Consider me a more advanced form of sentient life if it makes understanding easier.”

“Now,” Zhongli said, his gaze fixed firmly on Gojo, “enough pleasantries. Let us proceed with the contract. Itadori merely serves as your messenger. State your desires plainly, Gojo. Within the bounds of this advanced task, I will grant you what you seek.”

“Well, to begin with,” Gojo said with a widening grin as he removed his blindfold, “I’d like to test your strength. A small sparring session, if you don’t mind.”

Zhongli nodded knowingly. “In other words, you wish to confirm whether I have the power to fulfill this contract. Very well—it is a reasonable request. You may proceed.”

The moment Zhongli finished speaking, an intense red beam burst from Gojo’s hands, its width spanning seven meters, barreling toward Zhongli with devastating force.

Boom!

The beam came to an abrupt halt, as if colliding with an invisible wall mere centimeters from Zhongli’s face. It dissipated harmlessly against a translucent golden barrier.

Gojo’s grin widened. Tapping his foot against the ground, he propelled himself forward, closing the gap in an instant. His fist, aimed squarely at Zhongli’s shield, struck with tremendous force.

Boom!

The impact was loud but fruitless, as the barrier remained unyielding.

Gojo’s smile faded slightly. Twisting his body midair, he followed up with a powerful kick, his leg crashing against the barrier with no effect. Without missing a beat, his fingertips unleashed another red beam at point-blank range.

Boom!

The third strike echoed just like the first two, with the same result.

“Tch!”

Gojo clicked his tongue, his face a mix of amusement and frustration. He raised a middle finger, wrapping his cursed energy around it, intertwining it with his index finger.

[Limitless Cursed Technique: Hollow Purple!]

The ground around Zhongli seemed to warp as an immense gravitational pull dragged soil, trees, and debris toward him. The sheer force of the attack made Zhongli tilt his head slightly in acknowledgment.

“Interesting,” he murmured before calmly raising his hands and clapping them together.

Snap!

The crisp sound reverberated, and Gojo’s powerful technique suddenly dissipated. His technique—capable of manipulating infinite distances to generate a vacuum-like force—had been neutralized by a counterforce that defied logic.

The gravitational pull ceased, leaving the surroundings untouched. Zhongli’s golden barrier stood undisturbed, shining like a steadfast star.

“Haah...”

Gojo exhaled sharply, his brilliant blue eyes, veiled by wisps of white mist, locked onto Zhongli. For the first time in his life, the strongest sorcerer felt the weight of an insurmountable opponent.

---

T/N: I can already imagine the narrator saying the final lines LMAO also now Gojo knows how it feels to not be able to touch an opponent

This is a fan translation of 我，21亿岩王帝君加入聊天群 by 大一统. All rights to the original work belong to the creator. Please support them by exploring their original work or sharing it with others if you can. Thank you for reading and supporting my efforts to bring this story to a wider audience!