Chapter 332

Chapter 332: Infinite Chains, Binding Immortals and Gods

When Mu Lin refined the Void Hidden Chain with willing heart fire, the process did not encounter many surprises.

He soon partially refined the chain.

However, this could only be considered an initial refinement. Mu Lin barely managed to use the chain’s extension ability—capabilities like spatial traversal and endless splitting remained completely out of reach.

Fortunately, Mu Lin also possessed the True Spirit Domain Chart. This treasure’s creation had been aided by both paths of Heaven and Humanity, granting it an exceptionally high rank.

The Void Hidden Chain immediately triggered the chart’s properties upon integration.

"Buzz…"

A vacant divine position within the chart was swiftly claimed by the chain. With this divine position secured, Mu Lin gained full control over it.

Simultaneously, other abilities from the True Spirit Domain Chart began merging with the Void Hidden Chain.

As expected, the first fusion occurred with the Soul Binding Chains. Being similar entities, the two chains merged seamlessly.

Ultimately, Mu Lin’s Soul Binding Chains became absorbed into the Void Hidden Chain. This integration meant the Yin soldiers and ghost officials would now wield subsidiary forms of the Void Hidden Chain instead of ordinary Soul Binding Chains.

Through these subsidiary chains, even basic Yin soldiers and ghost officials could employ the extension ability. The spatial traversal capability, however, remained exclusive to higher-ranking Yin generals and ghost Captains.

While the underworld forces gained advantages, the Void Hidden Chain itself benefited more profoundly. By absorbing the Soul Binding Chains, it acquired soul-targeting abilities. In combat, any careless opponent risked having their soul forcibly extracted.

The second fusion involved Central Earth Evil, Great Luo Merging Heaven, Extreme Thunder Energy, Aurora Essence, and other powers. These high-level resources enhanced the chain’s durability while granting it invisibility, purification, and thunder-based attributes.

Third came the integration of the Divinity of Silence. As all Mu Lin’s cultivation methods had coalesced into the True Spirit Domain Chart, his refined divinity naturally became part of it. The silent divinity merging with the chain restored partial sealing functions—those bound by it would be silenced, unable to cast spells.

Soon after, the Root Word "Fixing" joined the fusion. Ancient "Fixing" characters appeared on the chain, nullifying enemies’ transformation or size-changing abilities. This significantly boosted the chain’s sealing prowess.

"This seems tailor-made against Brother Monkey… If this continues, my chain might bind not just souls but even immortals and gods."

The silent divinity, Soul Binding Chains, and Root Word "Fixing" integrations aligned with Mu Lin’s expectations. What surprised him was the subsequent fusion—the Crimson Holy Grail and his dragon blood unexpectedly merged with the chain.

This union granted the Void Hidden Chain animation capabilities.

"Never imagined it could work this way…"

"Whoosh…"

As Mu Lin focused his thoughts, several silver chains pierced through the air and lunged toward Yan Yunyu, coiling around her.

They emerged without a sound, without any detectable movement—almost impossible to sense.

Yan Yunyu only realized she’d been attacked after the chains bound her tightly—*Great Luo Merging Heaven: Presence Erasure*.

Yet, even as the chains silenced the spiritual energy and spirit inside her body, Yan Yunyu felt no fear. She knew Mu Lin would never harm her.

Soon, though, her face flushed crimson.

Using the chains, Mu Lin arranged her into several compromising positions.

“Mu brother…”

“Ahem…”

Seeing Yan Yunyu’s tearful, bashful glare, Mu Lin coughed awkwardly and released her.

It was an intriguing application, but not what he’d intended.

His earlier remark—“*So it can be used this way*”—had referred to something else entirely.

Once Yan Yunyu was free, Mu Lin turned his attention back to the chains. With a thought, they hissed and morphed into writhing black serpents.

The serpents coiled together, merging into a single entity. With a thunderous roar, they transformed into an enormous Ink Dragon.

*Activation*—the power born from merging the Void Hidden Chain, Crimson Holy Grail, and dragon blood.

With sufficient spiritual energy, Mu Lin could split the chains into hundreds of smaller dragons or fuse them into an eight-hundred-meter behemoth—though the latter required stretching the chains to eighty thousand meters, a feat only an Earth Immortal could achieve.

For now, he could summon a dozen Ink Dragons, each dozens of meters long, or a single larger one.

“Still impressive,” he muttered, pleased.

The chains’ spatial properties, combined with *Great Luo Merging Heaven* and their silencing effect, made them deadly. Once bound, even foes a tier above him couldn’t break free.

“Not even a High Mastery of Transformation cultivator could escape these,” he mused.

With a flick of his will, he elevated Yan Yunyu’s name within the True Spirit Domain Chart to the divine position of the chains. Rewarding loyalty was key to motivating subordinates—and Yan Yunyu had earned it.

*Buzz.*

A intricate three-dimensional talisman—[Sky-High Technique Spell · Divine Quality · Infinite Chains]—flared to life within Yan Yunyu’s heart, its projection shimmering as Mu Lin’s power intertwined with her unresisting spirit.

The exquisite and infinitely intricate talisman appeared, instantly merging with Yan Yunyu’s soul.

Powered by this talisman, her rank soared rapidly. Soon, in terms of rank alone, she surpassed the high-level resources stage and entered the metamorphosis stage.

Though she now possessed an elevated rank, her soul power… remained unremarkable.

With their names inscribed in the divine positions of the True Spirit Domain Chart, Yan Yunyu and Chu Lingluo not only shared Mu Lin’s authority but also gained fractions of his Refined essence and evil energies.

Yan Yunyu’s soul now carried faint traces of Great Luo Merging Heaven and Extreme Thunder Energy.

If Mu Lin’s Refined essence and evil energies were quantified as ten thousand units, Yan Yunyu currently held only two or three. While Mu Lin could continuously nourish their souls,

the maximum shareable power remained capped at one percent.

"This isn’t negligible. My Refined essence equals 365 portions by ordinary genius standards. One percent still surpasses regular talents, especially considering my essence is top-tier."

Truly, when one ascends, even their livestock rises.

This boon came with costs.

As most power within their bodies originated from Mu Lin, their lives became bound to his will – he could decree life or death with a word.

Should Mu Lin perish or the True Spirit Domain Chart break, both women’s foundations would crumble.

"Too many constraints. I’d rather die than be controlled."

"Moreover, I shouldn’t share all my essence. They must practice Refining the Evil and Condensing Essence themselves."

"This way, their energies could enhance the Chart too… To expand from 365 to 129,600 then 480 million divine positions requires collective effort, not just mine."

As Mu Lin contemplated this while urging the women to cultivate,

Yan Yunyu felt her rising value, the power flooding her soul, and the talisman’s Information stream. Understanding dawned.

"Mu brother’s gift makes me Mistress of Infinite Chains. I can wield this spiritual weapon’s powers freely. These chains clear my path through metamorphosis to Earth Immortal…"

Boundless joy filled her. She knew escape from Mu Lin was impossible now,

but desired none. With Level 2 Spiritual Roots and mediocre comprehension, metamorphosis would’ve been her lifetime peak unaided.

Now Earth Immortal stood within reach.

"No, my ceiling’s higher. If Mu brother becomes Celestial Master or immortal True Lord, I’ll share his longevity…"

Her gaze turned liquid warmth toward Mu Lin, who noted Infinite Chains’… versatile applications.

"Even cultivators need balance…"

Claiming this excuse, he led her to his small courtyard.

…

Time flowed through Mu Lin’s busy cultivation. Two days passed refining essence and Central Earth Evil.

But as trees crave calm while winds rage,

the colossal North-South conflict finally breached his peace.