At the same time, he also saw the figure suspected to be one of the Longevity, a shriveled old man with a face weathered by the elements, appearing as if he was on the brink of death, but whose strength was indeed formidable and not to be underestimated.
During that battle, the Heavenly Emperor took on three enemies by himself, facing off against three Transcenders from the upper reaches of the Time River.
The fight took place at a bend of a tributary of the river, where heaven and earth verged on collapse, and all paths withered away.
Despite being outnumbered, the Heavenly Emperor held his own against the three.
However, in such a situation, not falling behind was tantamount to defeat.
For they had reinforcements, while the Heavenly Court stood alone, unsupported.
Ultimately, with this realization, the Heavenly Emperor had no choice but to fight with his life on the line.
