Xu Changqing's eyes were filled with gravity. "The benefits and drawbacks are half and half, but the risks are enormous."
The Lifeless Insect Mother had given him three days.
But three days were nowhere near enough to investigate the clues thoroughly.
He knew clearly that he had fallen into a dilemma.
Agreeing was not an option, and refusing was not an option either.
No matter which choice he made, he would face risks.
After pondering for a moment, Xu Changqing came to a decision.
He would gather all his incarnations and descend deep into the Nether River together.
Only by experiencing it firsthand could he determine whether the Lifeless Insect Mother's words were true.
Tai Bai, the Metal Spiritual Root, had guarded Golden Light Cave year-round, watching over one entrance to the Nether River.
Nü Tu, the Earth Spirit Root, was controlling the body of the Profound Earth Emperor and was currently in the Azurewood Sect.
Zhurong, the Fire Spiritual Root, had long been active in the Hands-Off Region and was one of the Wan Family's Attendants.
Fenglong, the Lightning Spiritual Root, had been cultivating in the Dragon-Tiger Immortal Sect, also one of the three great Immortal Sects.
As for the puppets, aside from Xu Jiuyou, who had just returned from Qiong Valley—
There was another puppet, Xu Zixiao.
As for Xu Qiansui, Xu Changqing had already sent him into the Grand Void Rift.
First, to transport resources between the two realms.
Second, to help keep an eye on his younger son, Xu Ping'an.
Before long, Xu Jiuyou appeared at the entrance to the great hall.
Xu Jiuyou bowed, his voice calm and without a ripple. "Master."
At that moment, Xu Changqing's thoughts stirred as he called out, "Zixiao!"
With a flash of spiritual light, Xu Zixiao, one of the