Moreover, it would take nearly a hundred years for the portal to detect the proximity to a different world. If he were to succeed in Core Formation by then, he might even be able to attempt "Nascent Soul Formation".
Apart from initiating warfare, what concerned him about the Immortal Gate was the matter regarding Qing Nu.
After being warned by Wen Ren Xuewei, during the half-year that Chen Mobai secluded himself in Wangwu Cave Heaven, he also met with Qing Nu a few times.
As the headquarters of the Sky-Mending Group were also situated in Wangwu Cave Heaven, when she came back to report on her duties, the two, being friends, naturally agreed to meet up for meals and chats.
With regard to Chen Mobai's advice as a friend, Qing Nu naturally listened. She said that she would not investigate that matter again until before her Core Formation.
But according to Chen Mobai, the situation was too complex. It would be best to wait until after "Nascent Soul Formation".