Great Emperor Wushi's gaze was icy as he forced his way into the river of time. With supreme means, he thrust out a great hand, reaching again and again toward its upstream waters.
"Who dares act right under our noses? You skulking rat, show yourself at once!"
"In my name, halt!" Great Emperor Wushi barked coldly. With an immense divine ability, he froze the river of time, then strode upstream, breaking the rules of heaven and earth with his own power!
Heavenly Emperor Ye arrived atop his cauldron and swung his brilliantly radiant Emperor Fist, blasting toward the sky above the river.
"You two, please stay your hands."
A figure appeared reflected in the river, standing calmly in place.
"The river of time has actually developed a consciousness! How unexpected!" Heavenly Emperor Ye said coldly, revealing the other party's origins.
The young man upon the river offered a slight bow. "Greetings, Heavenly Emperor. Greetings, Great Emperor."
"You know us?"
"How could I not know you two?"
"In that case, explain yourself!" Heavenly Emperor Ye regarded him with cold eyes.
The young man said, "Flowers bloom into all things; everything arises from karmic ties, everything from cause and effect. We are the products of countless spacetime realities, a variable within them, born solely to move toward a better future."
"What do you mean?"
"There are too many great enemies in the future. A unique spacetime must be nurtured among countless others, one capable of defeating every great enemy to come! Our spacetime is merely one inconspicuous example," the young man said.
"At our level, we can see through any lie. Who do you think you can deceive?" Heavenly Emperor Ye stared at him coldly, ready to strike at any moment.
The young man wanted to explain further, but Great Emperor Wushi