Chapter 955: Stealing the Sky and Changing the Day Xu Xiao Shou, The Source of All Evils God Demon Pupils

That's right!

It's Shijian Chihuan!

When Xu Xiaoshou, transformed into Huangquan, pointed a finger into the void and unleashed Shijian Chihuan in that instant, even he was astonished.

But after the astonishment came a sense of relief.

Ever since he had slain Yi and acquired the Imitator, Xu Xiaoshou had extracted the true methods of using it from Yi's soul memories:

First, the ability for endless transformations was the basic capability.

Second, anything seen, recorded, or of the same attribute could be imitated to a small degree, though the effects were minimal.

Third, to imitate someone else's attributes or abilities more effectively, one needed to obtain their blood to inherit those attributes, thereby achieving an imitation power ranging from at least seventy percent to as high as one hundred percent.

These prerequisites...

Honestly, Xu Xiaoshou didn't think much of them!

In terms of endless transformations, he already had "Changes," which was essentially the same.

As for gaining other attributes through blood, Xu Xiaoshou didn't need it either—he now knew he was "Quan Shuxing," possessing all attributes.

The only aspect of the Imitator that truly appealed to Xu Xiaoshou was its learning ability, suited for someone like him: anything seen, recorded, or possessed could be used directly!

He had already verified this after obtaining the Imitator.

When he transformed into Mu Xiaogong and used wood-based abilities, he hadn't obtained blood from his junior sister.

But because wood was a foundational attribute and easy to grasp, Quan Shuxing Xu Xiaoshou effortlessly imitated the familiar Mu Xiaogong's appearance. Through the Imitator's attribute enhancement, he successfully manifested wood-based abilities he had never used before, creating toys like the small wooden pot and small wooden shovel.

When he transformed into Yi to deceive the enforcers, he hadn't obtained Yi's blood either.

Yet, having "read Yi's soul," Xu Xiaoshou's understanding of Yi's various techniques far surpassed what a single drop of blood sacrificed to the Imitator could provide.

For high-consumption moves like "Jingshen Chongji," Xu Xiaoshou executed them with nearly full power. In an instant, his exhaustion was "converted," "sustained endlessly," and "fully revitalized" by that combination, restoring him completely.

Now, imitating Huangquan...

Truth be told, Xu Xiaoshou had only encountered Huangquan a few times.

The real display of Huangquan's ability use was when Huangquan utterly defeated the dean.

The entry threshold for time and space attributes was incredibly high, so Xu Xiaoshou had mentally prepared himself. He thought he could imitate Huangquan's space abilities, but imitating time abilities might face some obstacles.

Yet, right now, he had unleashed Shijian Chihuan without any hesitation, and its power was far from weak...

Not just not weak!

Given how everyone on the scene was under control, this was already "quite strong"!

Xu Xiaoshou quickly felt relieved because he realized he had more than just the Quan Shuxing prerequisite; he had long accumulated vast knowledge buried in his memories.

He wasn't completely ignorant about "time."

The "Swordplay Mastery" that brought understanding similar to the nine great sword arts included analysis of abilities based on the first realm of Phantom Sword Art, "Shikong Yueqian."

These weren't fully formed "Shikong Yueqian" techniques, so Xu Xiaoshou couldn't use them directly, but they contained the foundational knowledge needed to combine into "Shikong Yueqian."

Within that foundational knowledge, understandings of time and space attributes took up the majority.

"Weaving Mastery" involved weaving not just fate, but also human muscles and meridians, the growth patterns of all things, and the rules of the heavenly dao.

These foundational knowledges hadn't evolved into directly usable forms either.

But among the rules for "weaving the heavenly dao," two of them covered the basics of "time" and "space" rules.

Beyond these mastery-type passive skills that had grown to Wangzuo level, bringing massive experience,

When Xu Xiaoshou had desperately wanted to gain innate attribute powers out of boredom, he had studied "Daowen Chushi," which also included the foundations of all attributes in the world.

Among them were "time" and "space"...

Gathering sand into towers, accumulating bits into fur, it was precisely because of this buildup of foundational knowledge that Xu Xiaoshou couldn't utilize it in trivial times, but once the opportunity arose, he could erupt with accumulated insight.

Just like when he obtained the space source stone, he instantly comprehended the basic applications of the space dao, and from that, gained the ability to see through the Wangzuo realm as composed of space nodes, allowing him to seize opportunities and transcend boundaries.

In Yi's hands, the Imitator was a tool for assassination and espionage.

In Xu Xiaoshou's hands, it became a learning device that enhanced attributes—imitate what you don't know, and with use, you'll master it.

So, right now!

In front of Rao Yaoyao and the other enforcers, he unleashed Shijian Chihuan, successfully controlling everyone.

After the surprise, Xu Xiaoshou's only feeling was: it was like a person with amnesia suddenly recalling certain memories and displaying them to the world—nothing more.

Of course, he didn't show any of that surprise.

On his face, he remained utterly composed, even with the mask hiding it, maintaining the demeanor of the great Huangquan boss.

Unfazed by honor or disgrace, calm and collected.

One breath...

Two breaths...

Three breaths...

Just as Rao Yaoyao and the others felt as if a whole century had passed—though in reality, only a few breaths had gone by—Xu Xiaoshou sharply noticed the changes in his qi sea and spiritual energy.

Maintaining Shijian Chihuan for such a short time had nearly depleted his qi sea!

Even with "fully revitalized" and "converted" driving "sustained endlessly," it was struggling to keep up with the consumption!

Damn it... Xu Xiaoshou felt like cursing.

But he stayed unfazed, slowly rising into the air and using folded space to vaguely form a translucent high-backed Wangzuo. Then, he knelt in midair and settled into it.

"Drip."

Like the sound of a water drop falling, Xu Xiaoshou lightly tapped his fingertip into the void again. Ripples spread out, and the flow of time returned to normal.

Only then did the information panel start popping up wildly.

"Received shock, passive value, 132."

"Received awe, passive value, 121."

"Received doubt, passive value, 18."

Eighteen...

When Xu Xiaoshou saw that number, he thought to himself: When I transformed into Yi, you all doubted me like crazy, and now that I've become the even more unscientific Huangquan boss and only shown a basic use of the time attribute, you're this scared?

Outwardly, he remained expressionless. Through the mask, his eyes took on a touch of playful mockery—copied from Huangquan's demeanor when defeating Ye Xiaotian.

Then, he rested both elbows on the Wangzuo armrests, crossed his fingers under his chin, and looked down at the crowd with a slight tilt of his head as he chuckled:

"Still interesting?"

This was Xu Xiaoshou mocking Rao Yaoyao's initial reaction upon seeing him transform into Huangquan.

This is impossible!

Absolutely impossible!

Though Rao Yaoyao's mind kept flooding with such thoughts, the time power displayed by the suddenly appearing Huangquan made it impossible for her to ignore.

He was so composed, so proficient...

His posture looking down from the sky was so confident, so assured...

In an instant, countless ideas flashed through Rao Yaoyao's mind.

She thought of Shouye, of Shouye's warnings, and deduced that this was a transformation by the Shengnu Xu Xiaoshou.

But...

How to explain the time power?

Xu Xiaoshou could imitate Wang Chao or Yi, and Rao Yaoyao had no doubts about that.

Because Wang Chao had been in a coma and might have encountered something, and Yi had likely died at the other's hands, so having blood to activate the Imitator was reasonable.

But Huangquan was completely absurd!

Even if Xu Xiaoshou had the Imitator, he'd need Huangquan's blood to imitate the time attribute, right?

Had he ever interacted with Huangquan?

Impossible!

How could the Shengnu Xu Xiaoshou have any connection with Huangquan, let alone obtain his blood in the short time after getting the Imitator?

It would be more likely for Huangquan to get Xu Xiaoshou's blood!

So, when all impossible deductions were eliminated, the only remaining answer, no matter how absurd, was the truth.

In that case, the truth was...

Rao Yaoyao's lips quivered as she looked up at the golden-robed masked figure with incredulous eyes.

"Is he really Huangquan?"

This was even more absurd!

Absurd to the point of absurdity itself!

"He absolutely can't be Huangquan—how else to explain my earlier deductions?

"But if he's not Huangquan, who else on this continent possesses time power?

"It couldn't be Kong Yuhen, could it?"

Rao Yaoyao forced herself to calm down, but she couldn't, and she kept frantically contributing passive values.

"Received speculation, passive value, 1."

"Received doubt, passive value, 1."

"Received affirmation, passive value, 1."

Xu Xiaoshou glanced at these contradictory messages and smirked inwardly.

You're only one Shouye away from the truth, but unfortunately, he's at the cliff bottom, life or death unknown... Xu Xiaoshou easily read the changes in Rao Yaoyao's facial expressions.

He was afraid of death and even more afraid that Rao Yaoyao might act recklessly, so he tried to give her a hint.

It was like a senior guiding a clueless girl to the real answer. Although Xu Xiaoshou didn't know Huangquan's age or his generational relationship with Rao Yaoyao, that didn't stop him from continuing to act "profound and mysterious."

"Yi."

Xu Xiaoshou tilted his head, switching to resting one elbow on the armrest and propping his fist against the side of his masked face, giving a single-word hint.

At that moment, he saw Wang Dahammer and the others, along with the owner of the Hundredfold Realm, starting to show signs of movement.

And his qi sea spiritual energy, no longer needed to maintain the time power, had already recovered to seventy or eighty percent.

Xu Xiaoshou immediately turned his masked eyes toward the reckless ones and hit them with another Shijian Chihuan—don't mess with me!

As one of the few not enveloped by the time power, Rao Yaoyao clearly felt the "slowed" actions of those around her at that moment.

She had studied Phantom Sword Art and sensed time-based abilities before.

In terms of mastering Phantom Sword Art, even if Rao Yaoyao wasn't as strong as Gou Wuyue, she could clearly conclude that a time dao cultivator's abilities, no matter how powerful, couldn't surpass those of someone who inherently mastered the time attribute—that is, the Huangquan opposite her.

At that point, Xu Xiaoshou felt his qi sea spiritual energy depleting rapidly again. He had to drop his "惜字如金" persona and, somewhat undignified, speak up:

"This seat only seeks a private space for conversation. After all, it's rare to reveal my identity early and have a chance to exchange with Sword Immortal Rao.

"And you, clearly, can keep your subordinates in check, can't you?"

As he spoke, his eyes shifted toward the slowed group, and he quickly dispelled the Shijian Chihuan.

Rao Yaoyao's heart tightened. She raised her hand to suppress the impulsive Wang Dahammer and the others, truly intimidated by this composed Huangquan.

She had to rethink the words he had just said.

"Yi."

What did that mean?

Was he implying that Yi wasn't killed by Xu Xiaoshou, but by him?

From absurdity to gradual acceptance, and now trying to fit it in... Rao Yaoyao really attempted to substitute Huangquan as Yi's killer into those unclear events, and she got a shockingly terrifying result:

It was indeed hard for Xu Xiaoshou to kill Yi; he would need powerful output and control teammates, like the storyteller or the nameless Tianji sorcerer before.

But if Xu Xiaoshou was fake and Huangquan the real culprit...

Then all problems vanished!

A single Huangquan, as long as Yi fell into his ambush, forget escaping—with time and space attributes, not even wings could help!

But why would Huangquan kill Yi?

Didn't he know the consequences of killing Yi?

Rao Yaoyao was still confused. She looked up again at Huangquan seated high in the void and felt as if, beneath the mask, he was holding back endless mockery, ridiculing her ignorance.

After being controlled twice, the surrounding enforcers had calmed down considerably. Even without Rao Yaoyao's orders, they didn't dare act rashly.

Now, with the scene quiet, many smart ones also fell into the "guidance" from Huangquan and pondered along those lines.

Wang Dahammer, however, was quite irritable but helpless.

Xu Xiaoshou naturally wouldn't be rude enough to interrupt others' imaginative speculations about him.

When he gave the word "Yi," he had essentially provided all the answers, and smart people didn't need further hints.

"The Imitator!"

Soon, Rao Yaoyao's thoughts paused and then connected back to the situation where Huangquan had transformed into Yi, arriving at the answer—Huangquan must have been after the Imitator!

But why go to such lengths for the Imitator?

Step by step, as Rao Yaoyao felt she was about to crack the truth, she linked it to Yi's other identity before transforming—the Shengnu Xu Xiaoshou.

If that identity was also fake...

Transformed by Huangquan?

In that case, why would Huangquan hide among the Shengnu?

As soon as Rao Yaoyao thought of this, a flash of insight struck her mind, and her pupils shrank sharply.

She thought of the Huangquan's creed: searching for the Lei Family pupils!

And right here, there was a Zhi Sheng demon body with the Lei Family's strongest pupil technique—a silver-haired woman.

Moreover, at the beginning, Huangquan had stood side by side with that woman!

Realizing this, Rao Yaoyao suddenly turned back to look at the silver-haired woman.

This time, she clearly saw those mysterious eyes swirling with black and white mist, clearly saw the Huangquan's scheme to pin all troubles on the Shengnu, and clearly saw the only answer for Yi's death...

"Shenmo Tong?!"