"Boss, leave this kid to me!" one of the Iron Guards said impatiently.
"Boss, let me do it. I've been so idle lately I'm about to grow wings."
"Move aside, I'm the most senior here. I should obviously go first!"
Xie Yun shook his head helplessly. "How about you settle it with rock-paper-scissors... Hm?"
His voice trailed off as he looked at Bai Ye, who had already risen and was walking toward him. He could not help but sneer.
"Kid, you've got guts. But... do you still have the Blood Qi to activate that Taboo Object? Without that White Bone Armor, do you really think you're a match for us?"
At that, Xie Yun paused and laughed. "Oh, right. Even with the White Bone Armor, you still wouldn't be our match. Hahaha..."
The other Iron Guards laughed along with him.
Faced with their mockery, Bai Ye yawned boredly. He strolled toward Xie Yun and the others step by step.
"You're right. I really don't have the Blood Qi to activate the White Bone Armor anymore, so..."
Bai Ye stopped walking and looked at the dozen or so towering bronze-colored mechs before him. A fierce, arrogant grin curled across his lips.
So, sorry, I can only stop time.
I'll stop time. Do whatever you like.
Time Stop!!
Brilliant golden light shot forth like hundreds of millions of golden swords from the enormous golden clock face beneath Bai Ye's feet. In an instant, golden radiance illuminated the world.
The might of time descended upon the world, freezing all things in place.
Xie Yun and the others' laughter came to an abrupt halt.
Bai Ye slowly raised his gloved right hand, extended his index and middle fingers, and lightly pinched the air.
Light flashed, and a card with a dark red back printed