Eastern Domain.
Outside Clearbrook Valley, the mountains and forests were lush and verdant. If one did not know that the Spirit Melody Sect's stronghold was hidden here, an ordinary cultivator passing by would only take it for a secluded valley deep in the mountains.
The Spirit-Locking Execution Array set up by Nü Tu had fully activated, concealing every trace of Clearbrook Valley's aura. Even the slightest fluctuation was perfectly hidden.
Even a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator passing by would have found it difficult to notice.
Inside a secret chamber in the valley, Xu Changqing wore a green robe and held a Communication Jade Talisman between his fingertips.
Ever since the formation had been laid, he had not relaxed his vigilance toward the Nine-Headed Insect and the Lifeless Insect Mother for a single moment. Aside from arranging for his disciples to strengthen the sect's defenses, he had devoted nearly all his energy to tracking down the Nine-Headed Insect.
The Lifeless Insect Mother's strength was unfathomable. Even Spirit Transformation cultivators might not be able to kill it, so they absolutely could not confront it head-on.
But if they first dealt with the Nine-Headed Insect, its most capable subordinate, they could temporarily sever the Lifeless Insect Mother's claws and fangs in the Eastern Domain. That was not a bad approach either.
A Spirit Melody Sect disciple's voice sounded from outside. "First Elder, Zhao Wuxin has arrived."
Xu Changqing put away the Communication Jade Talisman and said calmly, "Let him in."
Soon, a burly figure strode inside.
He wore a fitted black outfit and had a resolute face. It was Zhao Wuxin.
He was a late Human-Grade Golden Core cultivator with a Metal Spiritual Root and had worked with the Spirit Melody Sect for many years.
Upon learning that Xu Changqing intended to deal