It still retained that bizarre appearance.
Its upper body was that of an ancient bride clad in a bright red wedding dress. Her eyes and face could not be seen; only a strange smile hung at the corners of her mouth.
Its lower body was a densely packed centipede form several zhang long, covered in black patterns. The slime seeping from it dripped into the water curtain and instantly merged with the Profound River Water.
At this moment, the Lifeless Insect Mother was submerged in the black water, doing its utmost to refine the Profound River Water.
Within the water curtain, countless tiny parasites continuously darted about, channeling Water Qi and the Law of Water into its body without end.
It was clear that it stood only one step away from refining the Profound River Water.
It had even reached the point of initially controlling the Origin of Water. With every gesture, it could stir the Water Qi throughout this region.
Hearing the disturbance, the Lifeless Insect Mother turned its head. Its invisible Divine Sense swept over Xu Changqing and the others, then its somewhat hoarse voice rang out. "I never expected you to find this place.
"A pack of ants daring to disturb me as I refine the Profound River Water—you are simply seeking your own deaths!"
With that, it slightly raised a hand. The black water curtain surged violently like boiling water, the Law of Water operating madly. The Water Qi throughout the entire space was instantly drained away, while countless drops of Profound River Water condensed into dense black water arrows that floated in midair.
Cold light flickered from the arrowheads, radiating a bone-piercing chill capable of freezing and shattering the soul.
Xu Changqing hurriedly warned, "Everyone, be careful!"
At that moment, the Lifeless Insect Mother spoke