The Martial Unity

Chapter 2787 Disputes

Chapter 2787 Disputes

Rui immediately immersed himself in psychological conditioning as he honed his focus and sharpened his concentration.

Meanwhile, organizing the duel grew more turbulent as the entire world tried to weigh in on the conditions. What should have been a relatively straightforward task became a delayed ordeal as the entire world pressured the Heaven Sect to not make the wrong choice.

As arrogant as they were, they couldn't ignore all of human civilization. Different nations expressed different views.

The Virodhabhasa Theocracy insisted that only Lord Virodhabhasa should have been allowed to choose the conditions of the duel as the challenger while others defended the Heaven Sect's right to choose the conditions as the home nation.

Some insisted that it was absurd to have a Martial Sage fight a Martial Master and that the former should be required to seal Sage-level power and fight only with his Body, Heart, and Mind.

Others pushed back, arguing that the Dawnbringer had challenged Sage Sekiei because of his identity as a Sage and provoked the duel by insisting that the Sage was too weak to defeat him, a Martial Master. Thus, they argued, he had no right to ask for the Sage to hold back.

"That's an absurd argument!" Consul Daonera of the Nest of Terra insisted as he directed a sweeping gaze across the conference hall. "Since when has a Master ever challenged a Sage to a duel without the condition of holding back the Martial Soul?!"

Consul Daonera.

A former underling of the late Sergenilius, who had been executed by Sage Sayfeel. He had been offered the seat of consul by the Emperor of Harmony once his predecessors were executed for their crimes against the Kandrian Empire.

He had originally been from the pro-Kandria and pro-Solution of Harmony factions. Thus, there was never a clash of interests. After becoming consul almost a year ago, he had aggressively mended his nation's relationship with the Kandrian Empire.

"...I would say you have far too much trust in him, Rael," Prime Minister Edward's tone was intense. "You might think of him as highly capable, but he uses his capability to facilitate his extremist desires. You should be careful. Humanity is doomed without him.."

The air in the conference room grew electric as Prime Minister Edward blatantly disregarded protocol and addressed the Emperor of Harmony informally by his name instead of his title.

And yet, the Emperor of Harmony was hardly moved. "It is true that the Dawnbringer can be... volatile," Blood Lord Vrukshus remarked with a contemptuous expression. "However, I believe his extraordinary ability exceeds even his volatility. Had any regular Master or royal attempted even half of what he has in his voyage across humanity, they would have died a hundred times over." "I, too, believe that the Dawnbringer is able to handle his own duels," Bodhisattva Maitreyi remarked. "While the prospect of his death is indeed very troubling. I hope that the Heaven Sect will understand that the Dawnbringer cannot afford to die."

"...there are nations that have yet to receive his gifts. It would be foolishness of the highest order to deprive the world of one of its most powerful assets." President Amelia offered her input on the matter. "I would recommend that the Heaven Sect diplomatically settle the matter without something as risky as a duel between a Master and a Sage."

"Amitabha. It is ultimately the choice he has made," Bodhisattva Maitreyi remarked with a wise tone. "I look forward to witnessing this battle in person."

"I think whether it was his choice or not was irrelevant," Queen Linaliana stated with a fim tone. "Being pressured to fight a Sage in a foreign nation that you have visited to help is absurd. On top of that, it wouldn't have happened without the Heaven Sect disrespecting the Dawnbringer."

This sentiment had earned a lot of approval among the gathered nations. They all directed their gazes towards Elder Diana with sharp eyes.

And yet, elder peak Sage was not moved.

"The duel will continue," her voice was cold. "As for his survival, that is entirely up to his merit. People die in duels, and that might very well happen to him."

Her eyes sharpened.

"Don't blame me if it does."

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