"Only know how to bully the few with the many? One on one, which of you can keep this emperor here?" The Heavenly Emperor snorted coldly, his face dark as his heart seethed with frustration.
"They were also bullied by the many all the way here to the Black Underworld River. They managed to endure it, so why can't you?"
The Azure Emperor's violet-gold imperial robe shone brilliantly. His majesty was peerless, like an absolute Overlord suppressing the epochs of past and present, his aura boundless.
"Azure Emperor!"
The Heavenly Emperor stared at the Azure Emperor, his voice squeezing through clenched teeth. "Which side are you on, exactly? Why have you obstructed this emperor twice in a row? If not for you, this emperor would have defeated him long ago. There would have been no need to make long-term plans!"
If the Azure Emperor had not stopped him from borrowing the power of Forbidden Island, he would surely have suppressed Hua Wuming. Why would he have needed to flee? Gaishi, Dao Jin, and the rest were no match for him at all.
"Not your side, anyway." The Azure Emperor's imperial eyes were indifferent. "I've found you unpleasant for a long time. Now that I have this chance, wouldn't it be a pity to miss it?"
"This emperor could indeed refrain from acting, but who told you to repeatedly try to use this emperor? Your current predicament is karma!"
"If this emperor escapes today, there will no longer be an Azure Emperor in the Black Underworld River someday!" the Heavenly Emperor shouted coldly, thoroughly tearing away all pretenses with the Azure Emperor.
"You said someday. So what should you do now?" The Azure Emperor smiled faintly, utterly unconcerned.
"Friend, it's not that Brother Gai wants to criticize you, but your skill