Long Xiyao stared at the parasite, her expression tightening slightly. "I've seen this insect several times before. When members of the Long Clan explored the deep sea, they also encountered water demons and sea monsters controlled by this kind of parasite."
"Who would have thought this was actually one of the Lifeless Insect Mother's methods?"
Xu Changqing crushed the parasite between his fingers, then declared, "Everyone, keep your spirits up."
"If nothing goes wrong, we have already reached the vicinity of Shimmering Jade Grotto."
"Next, we will face the Lifeless Insect Mother head-on."
As soon as those words were spoken, many people's expressions changed drastically.
After all, the Lifeless Insect Mother was one of the strongest beings in the Heavenly Origin Realm.
Her cultivation, strength, and methods all surpassed everyone's imagination.
No one knew whether so many of them joining forces would be enough to slay her.
The group continued onward. Relying on her familiarity with the sea, Long Xiyao constantly adjusted their direction and avoided several perilous areas where spiritual energy ran rampant.
Yet Shimmering Jade Grotto was hidden extremely well. Even with her leading the way, its location remained difficult to find.
Xu Changqing's Divine Sense surged forth like invisible thunder, sweeping toward the depths of the sea.
His invisible Divine Sense pierced through layer upon layer of seawater, skimmed over countless reefs and undercurrents, and searched every hidden corner.
A moment later, a sharp glint flashed through Xu Changqing's eyes. He announced, "Found it. The entrance to Shimmering Jade Grotto is a thousand zhang directly below us!"
With that, he waved his hand. The yellow-brown spiritual radiance on the Profound Yellow Mother Qi Cauldron hanging in midair grew ever more blazing, and its heavy aura crushed downward.
"Sea-Splitting!"
Xu Changqing gave a low cry, gathered magical power