How did I, an Onmyoji, become the Lord of Yokai?

I'm betting on whether Himiko will abandon the City of the Sun and unleash all her spacetime magic.

According to their observations, Himiko is no longer able to support the entire island, and she is only maintaining the life of the plants without carefully controlling them.

In other words, she had very little power to spare, provided that the people did not leave.

If they only have this much power, they might not be without the ability to fight back.

With the power of the paper dance, Ashiya Dōman's methods, and the combined efforts of the group, Himiko was not entirely helpless.

Moreover... with such a deep obsession, his opportunities to exploit him are not limited to just this one.

Perhaps he can bring this war to a stop sooner.

...No, no, now is not the time to think about these things.

The boy exhaled and then murmured, "Paper Dance, I'm counting on you from now on."

Shimizu Asahi murmured something softly, but he received no response. However, he knew that Paper Dance must have heard him.

In fact, after entering this place, Paper Dance has been very careful to hide herself. She didn't even make a move when Shimizu Asahi faced an absolute crisis.

The purpose is to be able to selectively provide absolute assistance in the upcoming battles.

"Alright everyone, let's go!"

Taking a deep breath, Shimizu Asahi charged forward once more, inflicting more damage on Himiko before she could fully react.

However, before rushing forward, Takiyasha-hime spoke to Shimizu Asahi.

“This time I’ll act as bait. When Himiko gets serious, she’ll use time magic. Apart from my Time Dance, you won’t be able to stop her. So, don’t rush in alone again.”

She feared that Qing Shui Chao Yang would once again make her a bait.

If they keep playing like this, Shimizu Asahi will definitely die here. And if Shimizu Asahi dies, then even if they win, it will still be a defeat.

"Ah...don't worry, I won't be that impulsive!"

The boy smiled slightly and gave his approval. (Chapter 795, Section 798: Your Opponent Has Changed, Himiko)

Shimizu Asahi is not someone who likes to play the hero... well, that's not quite right. To be precise, he's someone who doesn't blindly play the hero.

He knew better than anyone when to remain patient and when to take action.

Therefore, he did not feel obligated to act as bait or become the most dangerous person.

Moreover, Takiyasha-hime is undoubtedly a better bait than him... at least for now.

Of course, there was another very important reason that led Shimizu Asahi to make this choice.

That means he no longer has any strength left.

After gathering all his demonic and spiritual power to wound Himiko, he lost most of his fighting ability.

With physical strength, demonic power, and spiritual power, being able to stand still is already quite impressive.

Although he regained some strength after resting for a while, it was not enough for him to be able to handle Himiko with ease.

Therefore, he had no choice but to hand over the task.

But... it's okay.

Just wait a little longer... just a little longer.

The power of the priestesses, as well as the power of the Blue Maiden's Chamber, is rapidly recovering.

For some unknown reason, after his power was completely depleted, it began to surge forth continuously. This rate of recovery was unprecedented, and even he was somewhat surprised.

Although I don't understand the principle, this is fine. As long as he keeps replying, he can take over the next baton!

Gripping the icy blade, the boy rushed out with the three girls.

They stepped over Himiko's body and came directly in front of her, then launched a fierce attack without hesitation.

Blade strikes, icy frost, and rain of arrows... a relentless barrage of attacks bombarded Himiko's head like raindrops, driving her head even lower into the ground. But because of their attacks, Himiko, who had been shaken by the impact, instantly raised her head!

Her black eyes, filled with ferocity and madness, swept past Takiyasha-hime and the other two, and fixed her gaze on Shimizu Asahi.

"Outsiders—!!!"

"Are you staring at me right from the start?"

His black eyes showed no worry; he had already anticipated this. That attack had brought his hatred to its peak, and Himiko would definitely be the first to strike him.

It's a pity that if it were just now, he might have continued fighting Himiko, but now...

"I'm not the one dealing with you anymore."

The boy grinned and stepped on the ice that appeared beneath his feet, preparing to leave. Takiyasha-hime, who was at the forefront, arrived in front of him immediately.

The blade's edge was as sharp as a mountain, and terrifying purple energy surged forth from its blade, instantly obscuring Himiko's vision.

At this moment, Shimizu Asahi and the others also saw clearly the extent of Himiko's injuries.

A huge knife wound slashed down from her cheek, and her face, which had been somewhat beautiful even in its ferocity, was now completely devoid of its original beauty. In addition, golden light kept emanating from the golden wound.

—That attack just now dealt Himiko a heavy blow!

"This is really serious... but I'm sorry."

The boy tightened his grip on his weapon, and almost without hesitation, he followed Takiyasha-hime's attack, attempting to further aggravate the scars on Himiko's face.

Reiko and Ibuki also joined the attack.

To strike a snake, strike its vital spot. Now that Himiko has exposed her weakness so thoroughly, it would be a grave sin to let her go so easily.

However, an invisible fluctuation suddenly emanated from Himiko's body. Unbeknownst to everyone, a huge array engraved with golden light suddenly appeared silently above the endless starry sky.

As the formation appeared, a golden pillar of light descended from the sky without hesitation!

The figures of Shimizu Asahi and his companions were instantly swallowed up!

In an instant, the dancing body stopped in mid-air, and the extremely fierce attack vanished as if it had been gently blown away.

"!?"

The sudden stop made Shimizu Asahi's heart skip a beat, and a sense of tension rose within him, but he quickly regained his composure.

Time control...

This must be the legendary time control... This is the first time he has felt the power of time so clearly.

My mind can still work, but my body just can't move.

It's not that I'm being controlled or squeezed by other forces, but simply that I can't feel my body.

Breathing, heartbeat, everything disappeared. If he couldn't still feel life, he would have doubted whether he was already dead.

How terrifying! This is the power of time that Himiko has been controlling over the City of the Sun, making it impossible for anyone to escape...

However, although her body was frozen in time, Takiyasha-hime was not.

She was still able to move, and the weapon in her hand was still very sharp.

"Takiyasha-hime wasn't controlled... but what just happened?"

Since he was still unable to move, Shimizu Asahi began to think about the current battle situation. Unable to move, they could only rely on Takiyasha-hime to break the deadlock, and their actions after breaking the deadlock would need to be changed according to the actual situation.

However, as he thought about it, he couldn't help but think back to what had just happened.

Even though nothing has changed from before, Takiyasha-hime has been frozen in time.

"Was the music not protected at that time?"

The thought surfaced unconsciously, but he quickly shook his head.

“No, that shouldn’t be the case. Shi Qu didn’t emit any light or power from beginning to end, and I didn’t notice any change.”

"So......"

"Is it a change in Takiyasha-hime herself?"

His thoughts began to expand, and because of his speculations, Shimizu Asahi began to observe Takiyasha-hime closely.

However, if there is any difference between the current Takiyasha-hime and the previous Takiyasha-hime, it would probably be the radiance of her power.

Previously, when fighting Himiko, he used purple demonic power, but it turned red midway through, and now it has turned purple again...

Was it because of the difference in light... no, the difference in power that Himiko possessed different abilities?

“Different abilities have different effects. At least, this purple light can help Takiyasha-hime fight against Himiko.”

"However... only one power can be used at a time."

"Is it because I haven't reached that level yet, or is it simply a limitation?"

It must be said that Shimizu Asahi's observational skills at this time are quite impressive. However, given the circumstances, he should be focusing more on Himiko than Takiyasha-hime... Chapter 799 (Chapter 796: My Stage)

As his thoughts raced, Shimizu Asahi gained a very direct understanding of Takiyasha-hime's power.

Because Himiko used the power of time, she directly controlled the three of them, turning it into a one-on-one battle between Takiyasha-hime and Himiko.

Faced with Himiko's unleashed power, Takiyasha-hime should have been defeated outright. However, due to the influence of space and time, Himiko, who possessed absolute power, was unable to unleash the indescribable brute force she had previously displayed.

Therefore, Himiko and Takiyasha-hime were briefly at an impasse.

To be honest, he never imagined that Himiko would be so weak.

The brute force that had previously blasted them away and injured Takiyasha-hime without even showing itself had completely vanished.

Although Himiko still has an absolute advantage in terms of strength, she is not invincible.

—She has already begun her path to failure.

At the same time, perhaps because they had been taken into control, Himiko's attention had decreased considerably, and now it was entirely focused on Takiyasha-hime.

"Because it's under control, we're temporarily not paying attention to it..."

“Anger and emotions affected Himiko’s judgment...this is also a point that can be exploited.”

"After we injured Himiko, her breathing became somewhat unstable... A protracted battle would be advantageous for us."

After analyzing Takiyasha-hime's power, Shimizu Asahi also began to analyze Himiko's situation.

But the more he observed, the more relaxed Shimizu Asahi felt.