235 - We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

### Chapter 235: Does the Black Dragon Sect Dare to Accept This Battle? Above the Black Dragon Sect, several cultivators dressed in the attire of the Imperial Beast Sect strolled through the air with ease, approaching leisurely. Their demeanor was calm and unperturbed, showing no regard for the warning bell of the Black Dragon Sect, as if the entire sect was nothing more than their own backyard to freely enter. A cultivator named Chang Fen turned slightly to the elder beside him and inquired, "Elder Hu, do you think... will the people of the Black Dragon Sect agree to our terms?" Elder Hu chuckled softly, his tone confident. "Heh, they will naturally agree." "The Black Dragon Sect is not foolish; they understand the consequences of opposing the Imperial Beast Sect. This time, we are offering them a graceful way out—they will not refuse such decency." Beside him, a handsome cultivator named Chen Yunxi also smirked with a hint of disdain. "The Black Dragon Sect's leader is only at the Immortal Realm level, relying on the sect's protective formation to act so brazenly. Does he really think we wouldn't dare start a war with them? We are determined to obtain that Chaos Beast!" Hu Gu waved his hand slightly, maintaining a composed expression. "There's no need to rush. The Black Dragon Sect is not a soft target; once a war breaks out, casualties are inevitable. We have many means and need not hurry." Before his words were fully spoken, he glanced into the distance and said casually, "Look, haven't they come to greet us?" As he finished speaking, the Black Dragon Sect's leader, Roger, along with several elders, flew forward, blocking Hu Gu's group. Roger coldly observed the elder from the Imperial Beast Sect, his brows furrowed. "Elder Hu, coming to my Black Dragon Sect with just two disciples—is this a show of force?" Hu Gu responded unhurriedly with a smile, "Leader Luo, you're mistaken. We are here to negotiate a condition with your sect. Bringing more people might cause unnecessary tension." Roger's brow remained furrowed as he replied, "A condition?" With hands clasped behind his back, Hu Gu spoke calmly, "If our two sects go to full-scale war, even if the Imperial Beast Sect were to ultimately win, we would still suffer losses. Therefore, our sect leader suggests resolving this matter through a contest between the younger generation. What do you think?" "Speak plainly; there's no need to beat around the bush." Roger watched Hu Gu carefully, trying to discern the old fox's intentions. "Chang Fen, Chen Yunxi," Hu Gu called out, turning his head. "Present!" The two stepped forward, their eyes gleaming with the arrogance and sharpness typical of young cultivators. "The two disciples next to me have reached the Nascent Soul level. They are here today to challenge your sect. Life or death shall be left to fate, and no one is allowed to intervene." Hu Gu’s voice resounded powerfully, echoing across the Black Dragon Sect and reaching the ears of every cultivator. "In this competition among peers, your sect can send two representatives from any hall or peak. Chang Fen and Yunxi will fight them one by one. If both of them lose, the Black Dragon Sect will be considered the victors, and our Imperial Beast Sect will retreat immediately, without any further words. Leader Luo, do you dare to accept this challenge?" Roger did not respond immediately, a hint of hesitation crossing his face. "Could it be... Leader Luo is afraid?" Chang Fen taunted with a sneer. "Rest assured, to ensure fairness, we will suppress our cultivation to the early Foundation Establishment stage, and you should do the same to the early Dragon Gate stage. Could it be that the Black Dragon Sect lacks even this bit of courage?" "Pah! Let me take you on!" a Black Dragon Sect disciple shouted impulsively, stepping out. "Du Guqiu! Stand down!" Roger sternly ordered. "Leader..." The disciple named Du Guqiu showed reluctance but did not dare defy his leader's command, reluctantly stepping back. "We accept the challenge!" Roger declared coldly, his tone resolute. Having reached this point, they had no choice but to accept the battle. Youngsters are hot-blooded, and this fierceness is crucial for them to forge further along the cultivation path. Should the day come when a cultivator no longer has passion, it would mean their spirit has been broken, and their path is near its end. Faced with such blatant provocation, not accepting would not only diminish the sect's morale but also leave the disciples feeling stifled. In that case, there would be no need to wait for actual war; the Black Dragon Sect would already appear weak. Moreover, Roger believed that although he was not at the same level as the Imperial Beast Sect’s leader, his disciples' potential was not inferior to those from the Ten Great Devil Sects! "Excellent! Leader Luo is indeed straightforward!" Hu Gu clapped his hands with satisfaction. "In that case, there's no time like the present. Shall we begin now?" He glanced at Chang Fen, instructing, "Chang Fen, go pick a mountain peak and engage in some good sparring with the friends from the Black Dragon Sect." "Yes, Elder!" An eager spark of battle lust flared in Chang Fen’s eyes. “No need to choose carefully; let’s start with the peak right beneath us!” Before his words had a chance to settle, Chang Fen leaped down eagerly, streaking like a shooting star towards the summit of Lianhe Peak. Standing atop the peak, his voice, imbued with spiritual energy, spread throughout the Black Dragon Sect: "Let someone who can fight step up! If no one dares, I’ll just smash through every peak and hall!" “Friend, being overly arrogant may not always be a good thing.” Wen Lin, the eldest disciple of the Black Dragon Sect, strode forward with a longsword in hand, his expression solemn. “I am Wen Lin of Lianhe Peak, Black Dragon Sect. Please teach me.” “Is this peak’s strongest youth you?” Chang Fen frowned disdainfully. “Get someone else; you don’t measure up.” Faced with such disdain, Wen Lin furrowed his brow, replying gravely, “Defeat my sword first, then speak!” With that, he swung his longsword, releasing a burst of sword light that fanned out like lotus petals, carrying a sharp sword energy straight at Chang Fen. “I told you, you’re not enough.” Chang Fen sighed, seemingly with some pity, then let out a sharp whistle. “min—!” A piercing phoenix cry split the sky, followed by a surge of intense flames, scorching waves rushing forth. What flew in was shaped like a divine Phoenix, its body crimson as jade, yet it was not a divine beast, but a fierce beast. Divine and spiritual beasts belong to the demon clan, possessing intelligence to transform into human form and understand the world. Fierce beasts are different. Though born to cultivate, their bloodline imposes a limit, with intelligence much lower. Even the highest-grade fierce beasts are no brighter than a child of fourteen. The Imperial Beast Sect controls beasts, taming fierce ones specifically. The grade of the fierce beast directly determines its master’s cultivation ceiling. Thus, the Imperial Beast Sect needs to frequently replace beasts. This also results in few top-tier cultivators in the sect—three-grade fierce beasts are rare, and harder to tame. Yet the "Fire Jade Phoenix" summoned by Chang Fen was a three-grade beast! Its strength rivaling that of a Jade Pupil cultivator, it was tamed by a Nascent Soul disciple, showcasing Chang Fen’s extraordinary talent. “Boom—!” The Fire Jade Phoenix soared, flames overwhelming; in an instant, Wen Lin was reduced to ashes, not even able to scream. (End of Chapter)