Mu Qing, who had originally been hiding in the shadows and waiting to strike at a critical moment, revealed a look of astonishment upon seeing this scene.
Once the power of time was mastered, one could practically be called invincible among those of the same realm. Back when the Time Sovereign was still in the Sovereign Realm, he had used the power of time to fight above his level and defeat a Great Sovereign powerhouse with a Dharma Body.
Within the same realm, time stop was basically impossible to resist. It could even affect opponents one realm higher.
Only when the gap between the two sides was too great could one break free from time stop.
Yet from the looks of it, Ming Xuan had reached terminal-stage Supreme, and so had the Heavenly Emperor. Neither was at the monstrous genius level, so why could the Heavenly Emperor so easily break free from time stop?
Mu Qing realized that the other party must be concealing some sort of secret. It had been the right choice to act together with Ming Xuan this time. Caution had its benefits; otherwise, they might very well have let the Heavenly Emperor escape.
"You and I have both only just reached terminal-stage Supreme. Neither of us can do much to the other, so why fight to the death now? Could it be that you have some other backing?"
The Heavenly Emperor looked calmly at Ming Xuan. Imperial might enveloped his body, while a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon coiled beneath his feet. He spoke unhurriedly.
"Today will be the day you die!"
A frigid gleam flashed in Ming Xuan's eyes. The power of fortune surged forth like a vast river, while invisible ripples spread outward.
Even if time stop could not completely freeze the Heavenly Emperor in place,