The Mermaid Empress also shared some secrets regarding the Sea Abyss Scale Clan with Jun Xiaoyao.
In the past, the Sea Abyss Scale Clan was an alliance formed by many sea races from the Primordial Star Sea. It was very loosely organized.
Although they claimed to be the Sea Abyss Scale Clan to the outside world, they were not actually very united. In fact, many of the various clans within the Sea Abyss Scale Clan harbored conflicts and hatred toward one another.
Later, a supreme Kunpeng appeared in the Primordial Star Sea, known as the Kunpeng Ancestor. With his powerful strength and methods, he completely unified the Sea Abyss Scale Clan.
That was the most prosperous and glorious period in the history of the Sea Abyss Scale Clan. Because the various sea races had previously been very loose and even opposed to each other, uniting them unleashed terrifying energy.
Its influence even rivaled that of the Ancestral Dragon Clan among the Ten Hegemon Clans. The Ancestral Dragon Clan was similar to the Sea Abyss Scale Clan, as it was also a race formed by the union of various Dragon Clan groups.
However, later, as the Great Calamity of the Vast descended, the Kunpeng Ancestor also fell after battling terrifying existences in that cataclysm that swept across the Boundless Starry Sky.
After this, the Sea Abyss Scale Clan fell into internal strife once again. Yet, amidst this internal strife, three major imperial lineages rose to prominence: the Canghai Imperial Clan, the Sea Dragon Imperial Clan, and the Beiming Imperial Clan.
The Beiming Imperial Clan was the descendant of the Kunpeng Ancestor and possessed the greatest strength. The Sea Dragon Imperial Clan was the Sea Dragon lineage, also a supreme race. The Canghai Imperial Clan was the nobility of the Merman lineage.
The subsequent Sea Abyss Scale Clan was ruled by these three lineages. Hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao thought of the canghai imperial token that Jiang Tailin had given him. It seemed that this Canghai Imperial Clan was quite formidable within the Sea Abyss Scale Clan.
"So this kunpeng bone is something left behind by that Kunpeng Ancestor. What exactly is its function..." Jun Xiaoyao continued to ask. The runes on this bone were blurred, and it did not seem to contain any essence of Dao laws or anything similar.
The Mermaid Empress continued to explain. After that, the Beiming Imperial Clan produced a figure of great talent and vision named King Beiming. He discovered that although the Kunpeng Ancestor had fallen, he had left behind a Legacy. This Legacy could not be directly obtained by the Beiming Imperial Clan; instead, it was waiting for a fated person.
As for the token to find this Legacy, it was the kunpeng bone. However, it was not the incomplete piece in Jun Xiaoyao's hands, but rather there were five pieces in total. In the past, King Beiming had collected three pieces, while the other two were in the hands of the Sea Dragon Imperial Clan and the Canghai Imperial Clan. The three clans decided to join forces to find the Legacy.
But that time, an accident occurred. The Sea God Temple and some other factions somehow learned of this matter. Then, a heaven-shaking battle broke out. The Mermaid Empress did not know the specific details. She only knew that in the end, the talented and visionary King Beiming had fallen. The five kunpeng bones were scattered once again, until today.
After listening, a thoughtful look appeared in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes. It seemed the waters of the Sea Abyss Scale Clan ran quite deep. Jun Xiaoyao was a man of deep schemes and knew that the matters involved were definitely not that simple. It involved various overt and covert struggles. The death of King Beiming was likely suspicious.
The kunpeng bone in his hands was likely obtained by the Sea God Temple at that time. The subsequent destruction of the Sea God Temple was probably related to the fight for the kunpeng bone. Regardless, Jun Xiaoyao was very interested in the Legacy of the Kunpeng Ancestor. That Kunpeng Ancestor was also a Mythical Emperor-level existence, so the Legacy he left behind was naturally terrifyingly powerful.
The Mermaid Empress also had a glimmer of yearning in her eyes as she said, "Although no one has ever found the Kunpeng Ancestor's Legacy." "It is rumored that it contains the Kunpeng Immortal Technique." "That is a technique that truly touches upon the Immortal Dao; who could sit still after hearing that?"
The Mermaid Empress's words made Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flash. Jun Xiaoyao himself already possessed the Kunpeng Great Divine Ability. He had obtained it very early on. But was this the entirety of the Kunpeng's essence? Jun Xiaoyao did not think so.
The Kunpeng was a supreme ancient creature; in fact, the true ancient Kunpeng was an existence above the Immortal Rank. Whether in the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain or the Boundless Starry Sky, the Kunpeng were strictly speaking not pure-blooded ancient Kunpeng, but merely descendants of the Kunpeng lineage. Therefore, the Kunpeng Great Divine Ability that Jun Xiaoyao had previously obtained obviously could not be the entirety of the Kunpeng's Profound Truth.
Now that the Mermaid Empress said there might be an Immortal Technique-level Kunpeng art within that Kunpeng Legacy, it made Jun Xiaoyao even more interested. It just so happened that the Kunpeng Great Divine Ability he had obtained earlier needed an upgrade. Otherwise, it would not quite match his Realm.
Moreover, the Kunpeng Ancestor's Legacy obviously could not only contain Divine Ability techniques; there must be other things. Jun Xiaoyao was determined to obtain this Legacy.
"However, Young Master Jun, you must be careful. If news that you possess this kunpeng bone leaks out, it will invite endless trouble," the Mermaid Empress said with a hint of concern. She still hoped that Jun Xiaoyao would discuss the Dao with her again, so naturally, she did not want him to be caught up in various troubles.
Jun Xiaoyao thought about it. Apart from them, the only ones who knew he had obtained the kunpeng bone were the old woman and the young woman from the Sea God Temple. However, based on their attitude, they likely did not want the news of the kunpeng bone to leak out on a large scale either. So, for the time being, there should be no need to worry.
"Thank you for your clarification, Your Majesty," Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly. Without the Mermaid Empress, he would not have been able to understand the situation so quickly.
"Not at all. Your lecture in Duankong City last time benefited me greatly," the Mermaid Empress said with a charming smile. Although Jun Xiaoyao's Realm was one major Rank lower than hers, she did not underestimate him in the slightest, instead treating him as an equal in their conversation.
"Heh... That is perfect, as I also hope to discuss the Dao with Your Majesty again," Jun Xiaoyao smiled slightly. He naturally knew what the Mermaid Empress wanted.
"Really?" The Mermaid Empress lost her composure, which was rare. Hearing that Jun Xiaoyao could lecture her, the Mermaid Empress's fish tail wagged rapidly, moving with the frequency of a dog's tail. Her beautiful eyes burned with intensity, and she subconsciously stuck out the tip of her tongue to lick her jade-like lips.
Jun Xiaoyao was speechless upon seeing this. Those who knew would understand they were discussing the Dao. Those who didn't might think something else was going on... But it was understandable. After all, being stuck in one Realm for a long time was too painful for a powerful Cultivator. The Mermaid Empress was naturally the same. Being able to see hope for a Breakthrough, she was naturally excited.
After the banquet, Jun Xiaoyao began to discuss the Dao with the Mermaid Empress. The Five Mermaid Sisters, Sang Yu, and the three little ones including Long Yaoer were also present. Even the Black Jiao King, like a dog, curled up on the side, listening.
After a few days passed, the Mermaid Empress and the others had all gained much. Even the Black Jiao King was extremely shocked. If at first it had only submitted to Jun Xiaoyao's power, now, even if Jun Xiaoyao were to drive it away, it would not leave. It wanted to offer its loyalty to its master, Jun Xiaoyao!