Chapter 186: Six Harmonies Eight Wastelands Immortal Skill

Lu Yang's notoriety was immense. Not only did he overshadow the up-and-coming talents who had deliberately hidden their strength, hoping to make a name for themselves in this competition, but he even surpassed the fame of Yan Fei, the Sect Master's direct disciple.

He disguised himself as a Ginseng Fruit, deceiving everyone. Later, wielding his demonic blade, he struck fear into the hearts of those he encountered. No one knew the exact number displayed on his palm, but it was certainly a terrifyingly high figure.

Meng Jingzhou possessed genuine skill and did not fear Lu Yang's infamous reputation.

"Ha, I've heard your demonic blade kills upon drawing blood," Meng Jingzhou scoffed. "If that's the case, I simply won't get injured."

Lu Yang's eyebrows shot up. "What arrogance! State your name!"

"Meng Jingzhou!"

"So it's you," Lu Yang responded. "I've long heard that you are invincible at the Foundation Establishment stage, having honed your body-tempering techniques to their peak, earning the admiration of countless physical cultivators!"

Meng Jingzhou snorted coldly. "You're not bad yourself, Blood Sea Blade Demon Lu Yang. Your fearsome reputation makes children stop crying. Everyone says your strength surpasses Yan Fei's; I wonder if it's true!"

"Try me and see!"

"Then let's!"

As the two most prominent seeded contestants clashed, not only did the other participants secretly observe, but even the high-ranking officials of the Immortal Cult wanted to know who would emerge victorious. Would it be the cunning and treacherous Lu Yang, or the upright and honorable Meng Jingzhou?

The Sect Master and Vice Sect Master's eyes twitched secretly. If they hadn't known these two were working together, they might have actually believed they were strangers. What a convincing act.

Vice Sect Master Jin finally admitted the Sect Master possessed keen insight. No wonder one was described as a 'born demon seed' and the other as a 'demon lord descended to the world'. He wouldn't even believe these two were righteous spies. Oh, and there was also Mang Gu.

Hidden in the bushes, Yan Fei watched their battle as if facing a formidable enemy. Both men were worthy opponents, posing a greater threat than the deceased Monk Jiurou and Gu Zha.

Lu Yang wielded his blade with swordsmanship, his momentum irresistible. Meng Jingzhou had refined his body to the point where even his teeth were impenetrable. When they fought, they could even contend with Golden Core cultivators. The other contestants watched in terror, believing these two were absolute monsters.

Ultimately, Lu Yang gained the upper hand and defeated Meng Jingzhou. Knowing he was outmatched, Meng Jingzhou promptly escaped before sustaining serious injury. The spectators sighed, thinking that if Meng Jingzhou had been injured, they could have jointly pursued him.

Having killed Gu Zha and Monk Jiurou, and now defeating Meng Jingzhou, Lu Yang's reputation reached an unparalleled peak.

Lu Yang once again unleashed his blade techniques, slaying countless opponents. Even Mang Gu, who had never known fear, fled far away upon seeing Lu Yang, refusing to engage him directly.

Just when everyone thought Lu Yang would become the strongest contender in the competition, Meng Jingzhou returned. Meng Jingzhou looked energetic and did not appear troubled by his previous defeat.

"Lu Yang, another fight!"

Lu Yang sneered, "A defeated foe dares to speak of battle before me? Die!" His demonic blade swung down with immense power, aiming to split Meng Jingzhou in two. The crowd gasped, realizing he was fighting with all his might from the start! Meng Jingzhou had lost to this very move last time!

Just as everyone expected a single strike to decide the victor, Meng Jingzhou, uncharacteristically, blocked the blow.

Lu Yang realized Meng Jingzhou was different. He shed his arrogance and fought with his full strength.

Meng Jingzhou's combat power had soared compared to their last encounter, and he now fought Lu Yang as an equal.

"Huff, huff, you've had a fortuitous encounter!" Lu Yang suddenly realized. This was the only explanation for Meng Jingzhou's increased strength.

This battle instilled great confidence in Meng Jingzhou. "To have such a surge in combat power just by getting started, it truly lives up to its reputation as the Six Harmonies..." Meng Jingzhou realized his slip of the tongue and immediately fell silent.

Hearing Meng Jingzhou's half-finished sentence, Mang Gu fell into deep thought, muttering to himself, "Six Harmonies? Could it be the legendary 'Immortal Art of Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations'?!" The crowd eagerly pressed Mang Gu for details about the cultivation art, but he gave no answer and fled.

"'Immortal Art of Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations,' could it be the legacy of an Immortal?" the crowd whispered. With the word "Immortal" in its name, it was hard not to speculate.

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou's battle ended in a draw. Both sides knew further fighting would not determine a winner, and they departed tacitly.

After disappearing for a full day, Meng Jingzhou re-emerged with even greater momentum than before. Meng Jingzhou went directly to the cloaked Lu Yang.

To everyone's shock, Meng Jingzhou's combat power had surged once again, and he defeated Lu Yang! The Immortal Art of Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations was truly terrifying!

"Die!" Meng Jingzhou roared, a palm strike piercing Lu Yang's chest. Lu Yang coughed up blood incessantly, his life force rapidly draining away. Lu Yang possessed tenacious vitality and wouldn't die immediately, but his death was now certain and irreversible.

"Haha, well done, Meng Jingzhou, to think you've obtained the greatest fortuitous encounter!" Lu Yang's expression turned somewhat savage, perhaps unwilling to die just like this.

He pulled out a worn book from his robes. Upon seeing it, Meng Jingzhou's pupils suddenly constricted. "How did the Immortal Art get to you?! You stole it during our battle!"

The crowd erupted in an uproar. Lu Yang had stolen the Immortal Art during battle—what kind of skill was this? Was it the legendary 'empty-handed pilfering'? Immediately, a fervent desire ignited within the crowd. With the Immortal Art in the hands of the dying Lu Yang, didn't it mean anyone could potentially acquire it?

Coughing blood, Lu Yang laughed, "It's a pity I was fated to steal the Immortal Art, but had no chance to cultivate it." "Since that's the case, I'll make it public. Let's see what advantage you, Meng Jingzhou, will have then!"

Lu Yang tossed the Immortal Art, and using his blood as characters, he condensed the full text of the Immortal Art in the air! What an immense opportunity!

Meng Jingzhou's eyes were about to burst with rage. He quickly dispersed the blood characters, trying to prevent the Immortal Art from spreading. But it was too late. All present were Foundation Establishment cultivators with photographic memories; a single glance was enough to remember the entire content.

Lu Yang laughed heartily, then ceased breathing. Meng Jingzhou was furious and powerless.

The crowd dispersed, seeking a safe place to cultivate the Immortal Art.

"Why haven't I gotten stronger after cultivating it?" someone wondered. Hadn't Meng Jingzhou become instantly powerful upon starting it? "Did I cultivate it incorrectly?"

Deep within the dense forest, Lu Yang and his two companions gathered. They closed their eyes, sensing the locations of the others. This was no Immortal Art at all, but rather a positioning technique. As long as someone cultivated it, the three of them would know their exact whereabouts.

What was the biggest problem in forest battles? Not knowing the enemy's location. Now that all contestants were scattered and hidden, it was the perfect opportunity to defeat them one by one! The trio moved out together, from near to far, killing each opponent they encountered. The numbers on their marks rapidly increased.

Yan Fei didn't rush to cultivate. He felt something was off. He found Lu Yang's body, pulled back the hood, and revealed a bald Lu Yang. A Bodhi Tree clone! Everything was fake!

He quickly made a judgment: "Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou are working together!" "There's no such thing as the Immortal Art of Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations; Mang Gu is also with them!"

From a distance, the Sect Master, who had witnessed everything, wore a strange expression. Even he, the leader of a demonic sect, thought these three were too devious.

Within the spiritual space, Immortal Fairy asked with curiosity when she saw her Senior Sister lost in thought, "What are you thinking about?" Yun Zhi sighed, "I'm wondering, will these three really not get beaten to death?" Yun Zhi wasn't worried about Lu Yang and his companions winning the championship; she was currently worried that they would be killed before they could even win.