SACRED BODY OF THE IMMORTALS

Chapter 1143 - 1143 Investigating the Cang Clan

The message from the Little Demoness served as a warning for Jun Xiaoyao.

He had to make the most of his time and continue cultivating, growing ever stronger.

Although life in the Jun family was comfortable, with loved ones, a beloved companion, and friends by his side.

It was ultimately just a brief respite.

Jun Xiaoyao prepared to leave and head for the Nine Heavens Immortal Academy.

But before that, he still needed to visit the Jun family's library pavilion to look into matters concerning the Cang Clan.

Seven days and seven nights later, the grand banquet came to an end.

Jun Xiaoyao made his way to the library pavilion.

However, to his surprise, he found no records whatsoever about the Cang Clan.

This left Jun Xiaoyao rather puzzled.

The Jun family's library pavilion, if not all-encompassing, had at least documented the better half of the immortal domain's ancient history.

The only possible explanation, then, was that the Cang Clan was extraordinarily secretive, and had rarely been recorded.

Since he couldn't find any information in the library pavilion, Jun Xiaoyao had no choice but to seek out the ancestors.

The various ancient patriarchs and ancestors of the Jun family were all living fossils in their own right, each one a walking chronicle of ancient history.

Jun Xiaoyao sought out the Eighth Ancestor, Jun Tianming.

The Jun family's ancestors normally kept themselves far above the fray, and even some of the family's most gifted prodigies found it difficult to get an audience with them.

But toward Jun Xiaoyao, these ancestors were nothing but warm and affectionate.

They were practically eager for Jun Xiaoyao to come to them with questions.

Even though Jun Xiaoyao's current strength was already on par with some of the ancestors.

"Xiaoyao, what brings you to me?"

The Eighth Ancestor, Jun Tianming, looked at Jun Xiaoyao with a warm smile, kind and benevolent, as though gazing upon his own beloved grandson.

Jun Xiaoyao gave a slight bow and said, "I'd like to ask the Eighth Ancestor about the Cang Clan."

That single sentence made Jun Tianming's expression flicker, a look of contemplation flashing through his eyes.

"Xiaoyao, why are you asking about the Cang Clan?"

Hearing Jun Tianming's words, Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flashed. It seemed Jun Tianming did indeed know something.

"Mere curiosity, that's all. Who knows, I might run into them someday." Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly.

He made no mention of the Cang Clan's connection to the Eight Sons of Heaven.

No need to worry the ancestors over it.

Jun Tianming's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

These Jun family ancestors had lived for so long, each one a shrewd and seasoned figure. How could they not sense something beneath the surface?

Of course, since Jun Xiaoyao chose not to say, Jun Tianming naturally wouldn't press him.

He said, "Xiaoyao, how much do you know about the power structure of the immortal domain?"

Without hesitation, Jun Xiaoyao replied, "The Jun family is unrivaled."

"Ahem..." Even Jun Tianming let out a dry cough at that.

"While that is true, what else?"

"The rulers of the old era, the Supreme Immortal Court."

"The immortal court in the shadows, the Underworld."

"The various primordial imperial clan factions."

"The Sacred Spirit lineage, not worth mentioning."

"And a handful of other immortal forces, nothing but small fry."

Since Jun Tianming had asked about the power structure of the immortal domain,

Jun Xiaoyao hadn't included forces like the Life Forbidden Zones or the foreign imperial clans.

"Correct, but I must tell you, the waters of the immortal domain run very deep."

"Like an iceberg, what's visible above the surface is only the tip. Far more lies submerged beneath."

Jun Tianming's words made Jun Xiaoyao give a slight nod.

Indeed.

During the great war between the two realms, certain reclusive ancient clans and ancient factions had revealed their most powerful figures, beings that no one had known existed.

"So the power structure of the immortal domain is divided into what lies above the surface, and what lies below." Jun Tianming said.

Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered as he said, "So what the Eighth Ancestor means is that the Cang Clan is one of the most powerful forces lurking beneath the surface."

Jun Tianming gave a slight nod. "More or less."

"The Cang Clan operates somewhat like a hidden hand behind the curtain, pulling the strings of each era."

"They are the most ancient native clan of the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain. From the time our Jun family first arrived in the immortal domain, they have always been here."

Jun Tianming's words sent Jun Xiaoyao into deep thought once more.

Did that mean the Jun family was not originally a native force of the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain?

Jun Tianming continued, "They consider themselves a clan favored by the Heavenly Dao, ordained by heaven to carry out its will."

"If the Immortal Court is the administrator of the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain,"

"then the Cang Clan sees itself as the arbiter of the immortal domain's Heavenly Dao laws."

"Any existence that defies the Heavenly Dao and disrupts the balance is an enemy of the Cang Clan."

"I see." Jun Xiaoyao now had a general understanding.

He also understood why the Feathered King had warned him to be wary of the Cang Clan.

In the eyes of the Cang Clan, he was a glaring anomaly.

"The Cang Clan has always remained hidden behind the scenes, and their foundation is truly beyond imagination. Their bloodline seems to draw from the power of the Heavenly Dao itself, strong to an almost inconceivable degree."

"But with the arrival of this golden great era, the Cang Clan is probably finding it hard to stay still." Jun Tianming said.

After a moment of thought, Jun Xiaoyao asked, "How does our Jun family measure up against the Cang Clan?"

Jun Tianming paused, then shook his head with a laugh.

"Provoke our Jun family, and even the heavens themselves can be leveled!"

Previously, when Jun Xiaoyao had played a game of chance against the heavens, the heavens had sent down the Seven Inverse Kings to oppose him.

The reason the Jun family had stood back was because they wanted to give Jun Xiaoyao a chance to be tempered.

If the Jun family had truly chosen to intervene, what would a mere game against the heavens have amounted to?

But had the Jun family done so, Jun Xiaoyao could never have grown so quickly, and could never have defeated the ultimate calamity.

So all things have their cause and effect.

They still preferred to let Jun Xiaoyao grow wild and free on his own, rather than turn him into a flower sheltered in a greenhouse.

"Xiaoyao, you're asking about the Cang Clan... don't tell me they've set their sights on you?" Jun Tianming asked.

The Cang Clan served as arbiters of the Heavenly Dao.

And Jun Xiaoyao had won a round against the heavens in his game with them.

To the Cang Clan, that was nothing short of outright defiance.

Not to mention that Jun Xiaoyao was also a once-in-eternity anomaly.

"Just a minor nuisance, nothing to worry about." Jun Xiaoyao shook his head with a smile.

The Cang Clan wasn't at the point of mobilizing their entire clan against him alone.

As for the Eight Sons of Heaven, if Jun Xiaoyao's guess was right, they were likely the most outstanding Dao Child-level figures within the Cang Clan.

Compared to ordinary seed-level prodigies, they were certainly far stronger.

But up against an existence like Jun Xiaoyao, a once-in-eternity anomaly, they were still just juniors.

Of course, this did serve as a reminder to Jun Xiaoyao that he needed to condense more laws and continue breaking through.

That way, when facing the Eight Sons of Heaven, he would have far greater confidence.

"Very well, Xiaoyao. You're now someone who could ascend to sainthood and become a patriarch in your own right. Trust your own judgment."

"Battles at your level are not something the family will interfere in, but if anyone or any force tries to use their greater power to bully you, don't blame our Jun family for showing no mercy." Jun Tianming said coldly.

As the current overseer of the Jun family in Emperor's State, Jun Tianming was himself a domineering figure.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded, then asked, "As for the calamity curse, it shouldn't have too great an impact on the family, right?"

Jun Tianming said calmly, "The impact isn't too severe, but it is a nuisance. To fully purge it may still take some time."

"If some kind of upheaval were to arise in the future..." Jun Xiaoyao said hesitantly.

"It won't be able to touch our Jun family." Jun Tianming said with a smile.

Jun Xiaoyao took note of that.

What Jun Tianming said was that it wouldn't be able to touch the Jun family.

Meaning that even if a true upheaval came, it would be difficult for it to reach the Jun family.

However, the Jun family likely wouldn't have much energy to spare either.

"Never mind. Strengthening my own power is what matters most." Jun Xiaoyao bowed and took his leave.

The family was a safe harbor, but what one could truly command was one's own strength.

With Jun Xiaoyao's talent, even just stepping into the quasi-emperor realm would make him a towering force in his own right, capable of influencing the very order of heaven and earth.

"Next stop, the Nine Heavens Immortal Academy!"

Jun Xiaoyao harbored great ambition in his heart.

The ambition to grow ever stronger!