After listening, Jun Xiaoyao's expression remained calm.
He was not interested in any war between the Human Race and the Scale and Sea Races.
If this were the typical path of a Son of Destiny,
it would likely involve helping the Human Race fight against the Sea Race or something similar.
But Jun Xiaoyao did not have that kind of free time.
Moreover, only the Sea God Temple had been destroyed; the Sea God Temple alone could not represent the entire Human Race.
"As expected, every sea has a Sea God." Jun Xiaoyao shook his head.
Sensing that Jun Xiaoyao's expression hadn't changed, the Black Jiao King secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, Jun Xiaoyao was of the Human Race. If he were to become indignant, it was not impossible that he might slaughter it for a barbecue.
"Then, my Lord, what is your next move..." the Black Jiao King asked tentatively.
"Go to that Immortal Cave." Jun Xiaoyao said.
"Yes." The Black Jiao King replied, then carried Jun Xiaoyao and Sang Yu as they broke through the waves and departed.
This vast sea area was stirred into turmoil because of the emergence of the Immortal Cave.
Meanwhile, in an adjacent sea area,
a similar situation of a Sea Region King imposing a blockade was occurring.
"You are being too overbearing. The Immortal Cave is not something your Lord can monopolize."
On a stretch of the sea, sounds of conflict rang out.
It was some Cultivators from various factions speaking up.
Opposite them was a group of creatures with human bodies and crocodile heads.
They were clad in armor, with ferocious crocodile heads.
They also came from under the command of a Sea Region King.
"Those of you who aren't afraid of death can try attacking!" the crocodile-headed creature coldly shouted.
At this moment, not far away, a splashing sound of waves being broken suddenly rang out.
Some creatures looked over.
Emerging from the sea was a crystal-clear, radiant seashell.
The seashell was incredibly massive, resembling a palace.
Upon approaching, the seashell opened.
From within, five graceful figures appeared.
They were five beautiful women, each with their own charm, so stunning that they were pleasing to the eye.
However, their lower bodies were not beautiful legs, but rather fish tails of varying colors, shimmering with beautiful scales.
They were none other than the Five Mermaid Sisters who had appeared in Duankong City before.
They had also accidentally learned the news of the Immortal Cave's emergence here, so they had come directly.
"It is the Mermaid Clan!"
"Are those the Five Mermaid Sisters? Indeed, they are all stunning beauties."
Some Cultivators from the surrounding factions sighed.
"Since the Immortal Cave has emerged, it should be fair competition for all parties. Why are you blocking the way here?"
One of the younger sisters among the five spoke up.
Seeing the Mermaid Clan appear, the eyes of the crocodile-headed creature narrowed slightly.
If it were just the Mermaid Clan, that might not be much.
But this clan had produced a Mermaid Empress, whose strength was formidable, an Emperor-level Giant.
Even their own Lord was still some distance away from the Giant level.
"Hmph, this is not the territory of your Mermaid Clan, is it? What does it have to do with you?" the crocodile-headed creature said coldly.
"Opportunities of heaven and earth are for those fated to receive them. Even the Sea Crocodile King behind you cannot be so overbearing."
The eldest sister of the Five Mermaid Sisters said in a calm, deep voice.
"The blockade of the sea area was decided by several Kings together!" the crocodile-headed creature said coldly.
Even for the Mermaid Clan, they were not prepared to let them pass.
"You..."
The Five Mermaid Sisters were all quite angry.
Their Mermaid Empress had often been in seclusion to Cultivate after listening to Jun Xiaoyao's lecture in Duankong City.
Thus, she could not appear at any time.
The Five Mermaid Sisters looked at each other, their expressions slightly ugly.
It seemed that today, let alone obtaining any Opportunity,
they wouldn't even be able to get close to that Immortal Cave.
Just at this moment.
In the distant sea area, the sound of splashing waves rang out.
A fiery red tide spread over, steaming with large swathes of mist.
It was as if a sea of fire was moving over, carrying a scorching temperature.
If one looked closely, within it were countless large fish, completely crimson red, as if they were burning with flames.
"The Red Flame Fish Clan!"
Seeing this, some creatures on the scene said.
The Red Flame Fish Clan was also a famous large clan in the nearby sea area, with a huge population.
Legend has it they came from within the eternal volcanic craters at the bottom of the Primordial Star Sea, naturally imbued with Fire Dao runes.
The most famous one in their clan, known as the Red Flame Old Ancestor, had astonishing methods and extraordinary strength.
Within the school of Red Flame Fish, several humanoid figures appeared.
Leading them was a man wearing red scale armor, his body branded with runes, flowing with crimson divine radiance.
His head of red hair fluttered, and he looked very heroic.
He was the Young Lord of the Red Flame Fish Clan, named Chi Tian, with cultivation in the Quasi-Emperor Realm.
His pair of eyes were like burning red steel beads, with three feet of red mist spitting and shooting out.
His gaze first swept over the Five Mermaid Sisters, a flash of red light passing through his eyes.
Then he looked toward the group of crocodile-headed creatures and bowed slightly.
"Everyone, I am the Young Lord of the Red Flame Fish Clan, Chi Tian."
"The Sea Crocodile King of your clan once discussed the Dao with our clan's Red Flame Old Ancestor, and they were quite agreeable."
"Could you please make things convenient for us today?"
Hearing Chi Tian's words, the group of crocodile-headed creatures exchanged glances.
Chi Tian's words were indeed not false.
Their King had indeed had interactions with the Red Flame Old Ancestor of the Red Flame Fish Clan.
While not necessarily deep, there was at least some connection.
After thinking for a moment, the leading crocodile-headed creature said.
"Since you are the Young Lord of the Red Flame Fish Clan, then please go ahead."
Considering the pros and cons, they decided to let the Red Flame Fish Clan pass.
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Chi Tian's face.
He even felt a sense of pride.
Then, Chi Tian's gaze suddenly turned to the Mermaid Clan.
Looking at the graceful Five Mermaid Sisters, Chi Tian's tone carried a hint of playfulness as he said.
"So it is the five Fairies of the Mermaid Clan. It seems you also want to go to that Immortal Cave."
"Do you need this Young Lord to help intercede?"
A smile was on Chi Tian's face.
However, on the delicate faces of the Five Mermaid Sisters, a look of disgust appeared.
There was no other reason; previously, this Chi Tian had pursued them.
After all, the Red Flame Fish Clan and the Mermaid Clan could be considered closely related tribes.
And this Chi Tian, relying on being a descendant of the Red Flame Old Ancestor and the Young Lord of the Red Flame Fish Clan, had an extraordinary status.
He was extremely greedy, unexpectedly wanting all five of them at once.
The Five Mermaid Sisters naturally could not agree.
After being rejected, Chi Tian had held a grudge about it ever since.
And now, he had finally seized an Opportunity.
Regarding this, the Five Mermaid Sisters naturally ignored him; they could not bow their heads to Chi Tian because of this.
Seeing this, Chi Tian was not angry; instead, the playfulness in his eyes became even more intense.
"What, haven't you considered it yet?"
"This is a rare Immortal Cave. Are you really willing to miss it like this? As long as you beg this Young Lord, this Young Lord will naturally let bygones be bygones and help the five Fairies."
Chi Tian's face carried a faint smugness and mockery.
The Five Mermaid Sisters had no expression on their pretty faces.
Even if they missed this Opportunity, they would never bow their heads to Chi Tian.
Chi Tian did not mind; the more the Five Mermaid Sisters were like this, the more satisfying he found it.
Who told them not to accept his pursuit back then? Now they finally knew what they had missed.
And just at this moment.
Rumble!
In the distant sky where the sea met the sky, a vast expanse of pitch-black clouds suddenly rolled in, pressing down like a dark cloud over the border.
A majestic and fierce Emperor Realm pressure swept out, whipping up ten-thousand-foot waves!
Vaguely, one could see a massively imposing black Jiao dragon, riding the clouds and mist as it approached!