Boom!
Another terrifying clash of attacks erupted.
Two figures drew apart.
A white tiger stood in the void, his chest heaving as he panted for breath. His fur was torn in many places, and blood drenched his body.
The black tiger opposite him was in much the same condition.
This battle.
Had left both sides badly injured.
"Good!"
"Very good!"
"To think a moment's carelessness on my part allowed you to grow this strong. I should have destroyed you right from the start. Then I would never have had to face this trouble today!"
The White Tiger Emperor's eyes were icy.
He hated it!
He hated that he had not destroyed the Black Tiger Emperor at the beginning.
Back then, the other emperor had already displayed considerable talent and strength, but he had paid him no mind and simply left him alone.
The White Tiger Emperor had never imagined.
That the little black tiger of the past would one day grow into a sky-devouring beast capable of threatening him.
At this realization.
He felt both shock and hatred.
He was shocked that the Black Tiger Emperor's strength had already surpassed his own, allowing him to fight him to a draw even while injured. He hated him for obstructing his path to unifying the Tiger Race.
At those words.
The Black Tiger Emperor gave a cold, mocking laugh.
"There are plenty of things you never imagined. You ambushed me here today, and our two races are now irreconcilable enemies. One day, I will visit your White Tiger Race and demand a proper explanation!"
With that.
He ignored the White Tiger Emperor and left.
The White Tiger Emperor watched him with icy eyes, making no move to stop him.
Not because he did not want to.
But because he could not.
Even