The battle between the two continued.
Although Taishang Laojun was now attacking while Uchiha Shin defended, making it seem as though Uchiha Shin was at a disadvantage, Tathagata Buddha and the others felt no joy.
They were all experts and could tell that Uchiha Shin was conserving his strength and waiting for an opportunity. That was what made someone like him frightening.
"Taishang Laojun, we seem to have forgotten to set a rule beforehand. How many moves must I last against you before it counts as my victory?" Uchiha Shin asked with a smile.
Taishang Laojun looked at Uchiha Shin. "When I use innate power and still cannot defeat you, that will be your victory."
Everyone nearby heard Taishang Laojun's words and drew sharp breaths.
Innate power!
This was an immensely powerful force. The innate power had been of tremendous help to the Three Pure Ones in attaining sainthood.
Innate power was a force that had existed even before heaven and earth. It was unbelievably powerful.
One of the main reasons the Three Pure Ones were so feared was this innate power.
It would be extremely difficult for Uchiha Shin to withstand innate power unless he had reached the quasi-saint realm.
Carefree Great Emperor and the others were somewhat worried. Uchiha Shin should have negotiated the terms with Taishang Laojun before the fight.
If Uchiha Shin had negotiated with Taishang Laojun before the battle, Taishang Laojun would surely have underestimated him and might have set a limit of a thousand or perhaps a hundred moves.
But now, Taishang Laojun had learned of Uchiha Shin's formidable strength and naturally would not set such an easy condition. That was why he had brought up innate power.
If Taishang Laojun used innate power, he would essentially be using all his methods.
Generally speaking,