In the alternate space, Yang Jian and the Jade Emperor fought fiercely, and for a time, neither could gain the upper hand. The clash of two different power systems left them evenly matched.
Unfortunately, outsiders had no way of peering into their battle. Chen Mu was the only one watching with relish.
Their battle did not last long. After merely an hour, the two of them left that space and reappeared before everyone.
Though Yang Jian looked like a reckless hothead, he was smarter than anyone. Besides, he and the Jade Emperor were not mortal enemies, so naturally he would not fight to the death.
After both had displayed their methods, they had gained a rough understanding of each other's abilities.
At the level of such powerful experts, unless they were sworn enemies, who would truly risk their lives in battle?
The result was clear. With the Infinity Stones restricted, Yang Jian was indeed slightly inferior on the Jade Emperor's home ground. However, the outcome of a battle had never been determined by just two people.
When the Jade Emperor learned that Yang Jian was not even the strongest among Chen Mu's group, he understood the situation.
Knowing that he would gain nothing by continuing the fight, the Jade Emperor understood, upon leaving that space, that there was no need to pursue the matter any further.
When the two reappeared in the air, everyone present held their breath. They did not know what had happened within that space, but they eagerly awaited the result.
"Young man, you forced me to this point. Honestly, you have great potential."
The Jade Emperor still maintained his noble bearing, but the way he looked at Yang Jian was no longer quite so arrogant.
Yang Jian's strength had truly earned his recognition, and the Jade