Chapter 801: Moving One Step, I Lose

The moment Chen Mobai rose, two vast currents of pure Yang energy began to collide.

The terrifying spiritual energy fluctuations caused everyone present to change color.

Ye Yune, however, looked excited, wishing the two would start fighting on the spot.

"Sirs, this is the Immortal Affairs Hall!"

But Bai Xiangqian immediately spoke up, and at the same time, Lan Haitian sent a message informing Ying Guanghua of the situation.

"I've long heard of Committee Member Chen's reputation as a battle victor, and I've wanted to experience it myself for a long time. However, before, your cultivation wasn't complete, and it would be seen as bullying if I fought a weaker opponent. Now that you've both formed Nascent Souls, it's perfect. I wonder if Committee Member Chen dares to grant me a match?"

Among those present, unless Ye Yune, who was of the same cultivation level, intervened, no one could stop Nangong Xuanyu.

"Your courage to challenge me makes me think a little more highly of you. You can set the time and place. I will let you know why orthodoxy is orthodoxy, and you, only a side path!"

Chen Mobai's words were brimming with arrogance, perfectly matching his persona in the Immortal Sect.

"Why choose another day when we can do it today? Let's do it today. Also, orthodoxy and side paths are not eternal and unchanging. If I defeat you, I will be the orthodoxy!"

Nangong Xuanyu was also a proud individual. Having suppressed numerous Golden Core cultivators from the Four Great Dao Academies and held the position of the Immortal Sect's top Golden Core for over a century, and having even exchanged blows with Venerable Qingping using his sword intent, his self-confidence surpassed that of Chen Mobai.

"Where?"

Chen Mobai was too lazy to say more. He had forgotten how long it had been since he last made a move in the Immortal Sect. It was time to let everyone know why he was known as the Battle Victor.

"The Minor Scarlet Heaven hasn't opened an arena for Nascent Soul level cultivators yet. I won't bully you with my cultivation. We'll both suppress our cultivation to the perfected Golden Core realm. Using our respective Pure Yang Great Law and Primordial Yang Sword Arts, let's have a fair fight."

Nangong Xuanyu had clearly envisioned a battle with Chen Mobai long ago, and spoke these words directly.

"If you can't rely on your cultivation, then you have even less chance of winning."

Chen Mobai scoffed, but did not object.

After all, if two Nascent Soul Venerables truly fought all out in reality, they would probably have to go beyond the sky barrier and use the starry sky as their battlefield.

"I hope your mouth is still this tough when you lose!"

Nangong Xuanyu found himself unable to win a war of words with Chen Mobai, so he prepared to make his move.

"Gentlemen, why must you do this?"

At that moment, a silver light flashed, and a frowning Ying Guanghua appeared in the conference room, stepping between them.

His mood was very bad after learning that Chen Mobai had opposed again.

However, if two Nascent Soul Venerables truly agreed to fight in the Immortal Affairs Hall, he, as the Hall Master of the Immortal Affairs Hall, would lose even more face. Thus, after receiving Lan Haitian's message, he had no choice but to come.

"Hall Master Ying, this is a private matter; you needn't concern yourself with it."

Chen Mobai sneered, giving him no face at all.

"Indeed, my engagement with Committee Member Chen is merely a friendly spar, to verify who truly represents the Pure Yang orthodoxy, and not due to today's conflict."

Compared to Chen Mobai, Nangong Xuanyu at least gave Ying Guanghua a way to save face.

"Ah, in that case, why don't we use this opportunity to open up the next level of access in the Minor Scarlet Heaven?"

Upon hearing this, Ying Guanghua said something unexpected.

Everyone present was slightly taken aback.

The next level of access—wasn't that the Nascent Soul realm arena?

Simulating Nascent Soul cultivators required even more spiritual energy for the Minor Scarlet Heaven, and whether it was worth it had been a continuous debate within the Immortal Sect, with no consensus reached to this day.

The Heaven Mending lineage supported this, as they had the most Nascent Soul cultivators. If it were opened, they could spar and exchange insights internally to improve their combat skills.

After all, fighting outside the Minor Scarlet Heaven would inevitably feel restrictive, for fear of shattering their training chambers with too much force.

The other three lineages, however, opposed it on the grounds of wasting spiritual energy resources.

"If this matter is to be settled, the Kaiyuan Hall may need to vote again."

Ye Yune spoke with some hesitation after hearing this.

Among the three halls, the Kaiyuan Hall theoretically held the most power. All its council members could vote, even to impeach the Immortal Sect Master.

The opening of the Minor Scarlet Heaven's Nascent Soul arena also required the Kaiyuan Hall's approval.

"The Immortal Sect also has a rule: if the three Hall Masters reach a consensus, they can directly make decisions on behalf of the Kaiyuan Hall."

Ying Guanghua said this, and Ye Yune's brows furrowed upon hearing it.

The Immortal Sect indeed had this rule. It was precisely for this reason that all factions avoided having the three Hall Masters come from the same lineage.

Because if they did, the three of them could decide all matters of the realm by consensus.

Even if everyone in the Kaiyuan Hall opposed it, they could ignore them.

"Even if you, Ying Guanghua, and Shuixian agreed, my Hall Master couldn't possibly agree, could they?"

Just as Ye Yune was thinking this, two more silver lights appeared in the conference room.

Shuixian, the Hall Master of the Orthodox Law Hall, and Qi Yuheng, the Hall Master of the Kaiyuan Hall, had arrived simultaneously.

"There are currently seventeen Nascent Soul cultivators in the Immortal Sect, and there should be one more soon. It's about time."

Qi Yuheng spoke words that shocked Ye Yune, but since he, the Kaiyuan Hall Master, had agreed, she naturally had no reason to object.

"After the Minor Scarlet Heaven's Nascent Soul arena opens, those from the Sea Domain also wish to use this platform to hone their divine abilities and talents, so they will bear half of the spiritual energy consumption."

Shuixian's words brought a realization to everyone present.

No wonder all three Hall Masters suddenly agreed.

This matter must have been discussed for a long time, but today's opportune dispute between Chen Mobai and Nangong Xuanyu was seized as a chance to announce it directly.

"It can be opened after I fight Committee Member Chen, to avoid accusations that I'm bullying him with my profound cultivation."

At this moment, Nangong Xuanyu began to put on an act.

"If Committee Member Chen has no objections, that would also be acceptable."

Upon hearing this, Ying Guanghua smiled and tossed the question to Chen Mobai.

If Chen Mobai agreed, it would mean he lacked the confidence to defeat Nangong Xuanyu at the Nascent Soul realm.

But if he didn't agree, it would fall right into their trap.

After all, Nangong Xuanyu had formed his Nascent Soul over a decade earlier. Over the years, relying on the spiritual energy of Yuanyang Abbey, he had continuously refined his Pure Yang True Qi and was nearing the second layer of the Nascent Soul realm.

Fighting with their true cultivation levels, Nangong Xuanyu would certainly be stronger than Chen Mobai, who had just formed his Nascent Soul.

"I, however, have a different opinion."

Chen Mobai said this, causing a mocking expression to appear on Nangong Xuanyu's face. He thought that Chen Mobai had indeed been faking it earlier and was actually quite afraid to fight him with his true strength.

"I think Director Nangong and I can have two matches. After defeating him in both the Golden Core and Nascent Soul realms, I believe he will be thoroughly convinced."

However, Chen Mobai's next sentence made Nangong Xuanyu's expression stiffen instantly.

Everyone present looked at Chen Mobai with admiration.

They felt that this person was indeed the most talented in the Immortal Sect throughout history. Such arrogance and confidence were something even the two old ancestors didn't possess in their youth.

"Since you wish to be