The news about the Little Demon Queen served as a warning to Jun Xiaoyao.
He had to seize the time to continue his Cultivation and become stronger.
Although staying in the Jun Family was comfortable, surrounded by relatives, confidantes, and friends.
It was, after all, only a brief respite.
Jun Xiaoyao prepared to leave for the Nine Heavens Immortal Academy.
However, before that, he still needed to go to the Jun Family's library to investigate matters concerning the Cang Clan.
Seven days and seven nights later, the grand banquet concluded.
Jun Xiaoyao also arrived at the library.
However, to Jun Xiaoyao's surprise, he found no records of the Cang Clan.
This left Jun Xiaoyao somewhat bewildered.
The Jun Family's library, if not all-encompassing, at least recorded most of the ancient history of the Immortal Domain.
The only possibility, then, was that the Cang Clan was extremely mysterious, so much so that it was rarely recorded.
Since he couldn't find information in the library, Jun Xiaoyao could only seek out the Old Ancestors.
The Jun Family's Ancient Ancestors and Old Ancestors were all living fossils, each a walking ancient history.
Jun Xiaoyao found the Eighth Old Ancestor, Jun Tianming.
The Jun Family's Old Ancestors usually held themselves aloof, and it was difficult even for some Jun Family Prodigies to meet them.
But towards Jun Xiaoyao, these Old Ancestors were incredibly loving.
They even wished Jun Xiaoyao would ask them questions.
Although Jun Xiaoyao's current strength was no longer weaker than some of the Old Ancestors.
"Xiaoyao, what do you need me for?"
The Eighth Old Ancestor, Jun Tianming, looked at Jun Xiaoyao, smiling, very kind and benevolent, as if looking at his own grandson.
Jun Xiaoyao slightly cupped his hands and said, "This Junior wishes to ask the Eighth Old Ancestor about the Cang Clan."
Jun Xiaoyao's words caused Jun Tianming's expression to freeze, and a hint of thought flashed in his eyes.
"Xiaoyao, why do you ask about the Cang Clan?"
Hearing Jun Tianming's words, Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered; it seemed Jun Tianming did know something.
"It's merely curiosity; perhaps I'll encounter them in the future," Jun Xiaoyao said with a slight smile.
He didn't mention the matter of the Cang Clan and the Heavenly Eight Sons.
To avoid worrying these Old Ancestors.
Jun Tianming's eyes were deep.
These Jun Family Old Ancestors, having lived for so long, were all shrewd individuals; how could they not have thought of some things?
Of course, since Jun Xiaoyao didn't say, Jun Tianming naturally wouldn't force him.
He said, "Xiaoyao, how much do you know about the power structure of the Immortal Domain?"
Jun Xiaoyao replied without hesitation, "My Jun Family is invincible."
"Cough…" Even Jun Tianming coughed dryly.
"While that is a fact, what else?"
"The rulers of the old era, the Supreme Immortal Court."
"The Immortal Court in the darkness, the Underworld."
"A host of Ancient Royal Family forces."
"The Holy Spirit lineage, not worth mentioning."
"And some other minor Immortal Forces, like small fish."
Because Jun Tianming asked about the power structure of the Immortal Domain.
So Jun Xiaoyao did not include forces like the Life Forbidden Zone and the Alien Emperor Clan.
"Indeed, but I must tell you, the waters of the Immortal Domain are very deep."
"It's like an iceberg; only the tip is visible above the water, while the greater part is submerged beneath."
Jun Tianming's words made Jun Xiaoyao nod slightly.
It was true.
During the Two Worlds War, some hidden ancient clans and supreme experts from ancient forces appeared, and they were all unknown to people.
"So the power structure of the Immortal Domain is divided into above the surface and below the surface," Jun Tianming said.
Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered, and he said, "So the Eighth Old Ancestor means that the Cang Clan is one of the most powerful forces beneath the surface?"
Jun Tianming nodded slightly and said, "That's about right."
"The Cang Clan tends to reside behind the scenes, seemingly manipulating eras."
"They are the most ancient native ethnic group of the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain; they have existed ever since my Jun Family appeared in the Immortal Domain."
Jun Tianming's words made Jun Xiaoyao fall into thought again.
Did this mean the Jun Family was not a native force of the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain?
Jun Tianming continued, "They consider themselves a clan favored by the Heavenly Dao, acting under its mandate."
"If the Immortal Court is the administrator of the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain."
"Then the Cang Clan considers itself the arbiter of the Immortal Domain's Heavenly Dao Law."
"Any existence that defies the Heavenly Dao and disrupts balance is an enemy of the Cang Clan."
"So that's how it is." Jun Xiaoyao generally understood.
He also understood why King Yuhua had told him to be careful of the Cang Clan.
In the eyes of the Cang Clan, he was a prominent anomaly.
"The Cang Clan has always remained behind the scenes, and their foundation is indeed unimaginable; their Bloodline seems to originate from the power of the Heavenly Dao, incredibly strong."
"However, with the arrival of this Golden Great Era, the Cang Clan should also be getting a bit restless, shouldn't they?" Jun Tianming said.
After some thought, Jun Xiaoyao asked, "Then how does my Jun Family compare to the Cang Clan?"
Jun Tianming was stunned, then shook his head and smiled.
"If my Jun Family is angered, even the Heavens can be quelled!"
Previously, Jun Xiaoyao gambled with the Heavens, and the Heavens sent down the Reverse Jun Seven Emperors.
The reason the Jun Family didn't interfere was because they wanted to give Jun Xiaoyao some tempering.
If the Jun Family truly wanted to help, what would a so-called gamble with the Heavens amount to?
However, if the Jun Family had truly done that, Jun Xiaoyao could not have grown so quickly, nor could he have defeated the Ultimate Calamity.
So everything has its own Karma.
They were more willing to let Jun Xiaoyao grow wildly on his own, rather than turning him into a hothouse flower.
"Xiaoyao, you're asking about the Cang Clan; could it be that the Cang Clan has targeted you?" Jun Tianming asked.
The Cang Clan are the arbiters representing the Heavenly Dao.
And Jun Xiaoyao, in his gamble with the Heavens, won a round against the Heavens.
To the Cang Clan, this was undoubtedly an act of Heaven-Defying rebellion.
Not to mention that Jun Xiaoyao was an anomaly of all ages.
"Just a small trouble, nothing much." Jun Xiaoyao shook his head and smiled.
The Cang Clan was not yet at the point of mobilizing their entire clan against him alone.
As for the Heavenly Eight Sons, if Jun Xiaoyao guessed correctly, they should be the most outstanding Daoist-level figures within the Cang Clan.
They were definitely much stronger than ordinary Seed-level Heavenly Champions.
But against an existence like Jun Xiaoyao, who was an anomaly of all ages, they were still just Juniors.
Of course, this also reminded Jun Xiaoyao that he must condense more Laws and continue to Breakthrough.
Only then would he have more confidence in fighting the Heavenly Eight Sons.
"Alright, Xiaoyao, you can now be considered a figure capable of becoming a Saint or an Old Ancestor; just consider it yourself."
"The Family will not interfere in battles at your level, but if anyone or any force tries to bully you, then don't blame my Jun Family for being merciless," Jun Tianming said coldly.
As the current administrator of the Huang Province Jun Family, Jun Tianming was also a domineering figure.
Jun Xiaoyao nodded, then asked, "Regarding the ultimate calamity curse, it shouldn't have too much impact on the Family, right?"
Jun Tianming said lightly, "The impact isn't significant, but it is still a trouble; it might take some time to completely remove it."
"If any turmoil arises in the future…" Jun Xiaoyao hesitated.
"It cannot affect my Jun Family," Jun Tianming smiled.
Jun Xiaoyao noticed.
Jun Tianming said it couldn't affect the Jun Family.
This meant that even if there was turmoil, it would be difficult to affect the Jun Family.
However, the Jun Family should also not have much spare capacity.
"Never mind, improving my own strength is the most important thing." Jun Xiaoyao cupped his hands and took his leave.
Although the Family was a safe haven, what one could truly control was one's own strength.
With Jun Xiaoyao's talent, even just breaking into the Quasi-Emperor realm would allow him to become a major power, even influencing the world's pattern.
"Next, to the Nine Heavens Immortal Academy!"
Jun Xiaoyao had ambitions.
The ambition to become stronger!