Chapter 723: The Popular Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou

Lu Yang felt that the matter of the Tinder Dynasty sounded very dangerous. Monk Muyin had been sleeping soundly, yet he was killed in his sleep simply because he knew about the Tinder Dynasty.

Currently, no one in the cultivation world knows about the Tinder Dynasty. This suggests that the Immortal's methods were far from gentle; most likely, all who knew were killed, leading to the dynasty's complete disappearance. As the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Naturally, he intended to stay far away.

"But what unspeakable secret does the Tinder Dynasty hold?" Lu Yang couldn't understand. He had known about the Tinder Dynasty's existence for a long time, yet he hadn't encountered any great opportunities or terrifying events.

"Strange."

"Junior Brother, you should focus on your cultivation now and not get involved in matters concerning Immortals." The Senior Sister pulled Lu Yang out of Prison Peak to prevent him from knowing too much.

Immortal Maiden Bu Xiu secretly chuckled, seeing this as proof of who held higher status in Yun's mind.

"Oh, and you too, Senior, please leave."

The Senior Sister also sent Immortal Maiden Bu Xiu away, fearing that given her nature, she would immediately blurt out everything she knew to the Junior Brother.

All the important questions had been asked. As for the veracity of the remaining issues, they could simply verify them with Dao Monarch Wanfa's trusted confidants after questioning Dao Monarch Wanfa himself.

"The Tinder Dynasty existed for 100,000 years, which means I've been dead for 400,000 years?" Immortal Maiden Bu Xiu suddenly felt an additional 100,000 years added to her age.

"Immortal Maiden, your focus seems a bit unusual."

As the two were speaking, they encountered Dao Monarch Hanhai, who was rushing towards the depths of Wen Dao Sect.

"Senior Hanhai, where are you off to?"

"Don't say you saw me," Dao Monarch Hanhai hastily threw out, continuing to fly deeper into Wen Dao Sect.

Lu Yang was puzzled by Dao Monarch Hanhai's hurried departure. Only when he arrived at the Nine Peaks of Wen Dao Sect did he understand the reason.

While he and the Senior Sister were interrogating Dao Monarch Wanfa, various sects had sent their visiting cards, seeking to visit Wen Dao Sect and witness the legendary grandeur of Dao Monarch Hanhai. People from the nine super-grade sects and the four other immortal sects had all arrived, making Wen Dao Sect exceptionally lively for a time. After all, opportunities to meet a Half-Immortal were rare. Not everyone was like Lu Yang, who either had an Immortal hidden within him or encountered a Half-Immortal whenever he stepped out.

Dao Monarch Hanhai probably hid deep within Wen Dao Sect because he didn't want to meet so many people. Since Daoist Bu Yu was often away and the Senior Sister in charge was at Prison Peak, the Grand Elder had no choice but to preside over welcoming the guests.

"Patriarch Hanhai is currently in secluded cultivation. Please leave your gifts and return from whence you came," the Grand Elder said politely and courteously, fully displaying the dignified demeanor of a major sect. Ever since learning that Dao Monarch Hanhai was still alive, the Grand Elder's back had straightened more than before. In the past, even on Wen Dao Sect's territory, the Grand Elder would not have dared to speak in such a manner. It proved that Child Patriarch's decision not to inform Wen Dao Sect's high-ranking officials about Dao Monarch Hanhai's survival was the correct one. The people from the various sects bristled with anger but dared not act out.

"Old Lu, over here." Lu Yang heard Meng Jingzhou's voice, looked up, and saw Meng Jingzhou waving to him from the second floor of Hundred Fragrances Tower, much like a courtesan greeting a customer.

Lu Yang went up to the second floor and saw many familiar faces.

"Lanting, Baiming, Yantianzhi, you're all here," Lu Yang greeted with a smile. The major sects had also brought their outstanding younger generations. Mang Gu, Tao Yaoye, Li Haoran, and Meng Jingzhou, as the outstanding younger generations of their respective sects, were also present.

"Your Wen Dao Sect is making quite a splash!" Bai Ming said with a chuckle, lightly punching Lu Yang's shoulder, clearly envious. All he had heard on his journey was discussion about Wen Dao Sect.

"Just luck, pure luck," Lu Yang replied with a modest smile.

"It's also fortunate that your Wen Dao Sect is making a name for itself now. If it had been a few days ago, I'm afraid everyone who wanted to join our sect would have flocked to yours." The Five Elements Sect had just finished recruiting disciples a few days prior.

"It's the same for the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace," Lanting said with a hint of resentment. "When my fellow disciples and I went to test the character of mortals and informed them they could join our Moon Laurel Immortal Palace, many said they wanted to join Wen Dao Sect and become Junior Sister to you, Senior Brother Lu Yang."

Tao Yaoye suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis.

"Is there anyone who wants to be my Junior Sister?" Meng Jingzhou asked, pointing to himself.

Lanting's expression was odd as she hesitated and nodded, "There are some."

Meng Jingzhou was delighted, feeling his charm was no less than Lu Yang's.

"Senior Brother Meng, your identity as the Young Master of the Meng family is widely known. And your deeds of remaining unmoved by temptation and wholeheartedly pursuing immortality have also spread."

"So?"

"So, those young girls privately call you 'the aloof and noble Imperial City Buddha Son' and wish to become the Buddha Son's wife."

Meng Jingzhou's face darkened.

Yan Tianzhi, who had been silent, couldn't hold back his laughter and burst out with a chuckle. His laughter seemed contagious, and soon everyone else joined in.

"We're all at the Nascent Soul mid-stage, right? How about we find a place to spar?" Bai Ming suggested after he had eaten his fill.

"Let's do it then." At an age where they relished combat, everyone readily agreed.

News that Lu Yang and the others were going to fight on the arena quickly spread. Lu Yang's reputation was too great; even in Wen Dao Sect, a place rich in talent, his exploits were unique.

"Our sect is going to fight against other immortal sects."

"Really? Who's fighting?"

"Senior Brother Lu, Senior Brother Meng, Senior Brother Li, Senior Brother Mang, and Senior Sister Tao."

"So many people!"

"Hurry, hurry! If we're late, we won't see it."

The area around the arena was packed with people, their eyes filled with excitement. The newly recruited Zhuang Ping, Zhou Xing'er, Gu Junye, and Daoist Xiantian also came to watch the matches.

"So, who's fighting whom?"

"Junior Sister Lanting, how about we spar?" Tao Yaoye asked, holding a red paper umbrella, with half her face hidden in shadow, as she directly approached Lanting.

"Alright, then please go easy on me, Junior Sister Tao."

"A barbarian?"

"Yes."

"Then it's us two," Yan Tianzhi said concisely. The battle tattoo cultivation method of their Five Elements Sect originated from ancient tribes, and since Mang Gu, an ancient barbarian, was here, how could he not feel a surge of belligerence?

"Junior Brother Li Haoran seems to have no reputation in the outside world. I wonder what his abilities are?" Bai Ming chuckled. Both Mang Gu and Tao Yaoye had renowned reputations, but Li Haoran was like a ghost, never showing his hand.

"You'll know once you try," Li Haoran said, unfazed by Bai Ming. He was suspected of possessing a nascent form of the Dao Fruit of Reincarnation and his origins were unknown. If he were to leave Wen Dao Sect, he would likely be targeted by those with ill intentions, which was why his reputation remained low-key. But a low profile didn't mean he couldn't fight.

"So, it's just the two of us left?" Lu Yang didn't expect the opponents to be chosen so quickly. Now, only he and Meng Jingzhou remained on the field.