The man in black was silent, only huffing in a manner that clearly said he knew his capabilities best and was on a precarious footing.
The Purple Emperor's gaze suddenly hardened, saying, "Speaking of which...when exactly did you leave?"
The man in black coughed, saying, "Just when the White Rainbow was engaged in battle..."
Purple Emperor: "Eh? That moment?"
His expression changed: "You!"
The man in black huffed, saying, "Back then, I saw the White Rainbow charging into battle, so I was prepared to do the same and end this combat swiftly. But it was as if my vision blurred. Suddenly, beside you, Purple Emperor, an additional figure appeared..."
"Look, when I examined closely...damn, I naturally ran for my life. A wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall. Of course, I had to steer clear from a conflict."
"!!!"
The Purple Emperor nearly exploded with fury: "You damn well could've given a warning before bailing..."