Chapter 251
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Chapter 251: Advancement of the Heart Lamp of Will, will of dominance
Mu Lin did not know how the Savior Organization evaluated itself.
Since leaving the examination, Mu Lin had been busy enhancing his strength.
Sealing strange beings and preparing for the Strange Army at Night occupied most of his time.
Training, training, and more training had become his daily routine.
Great Yin Living Scripture, Mind Image: City God: City of Heaven’s Funeral, Black Water Mystic Serpent’s Transformation Technique, Paper Figure Curse, Substitute Paper Figure, Soul Sealing Technique, Heart Lamp of Will, calligraphy, painting, origami, talismans, formations…
With so many cultivation methods and techniques to master, even with clone assistance and the Time Secret Realm, Mu Lin still struggled to keep up.
He now deeply appreciated Yan Yunyu’s value.
Her presence freed him from trivial matters and resource concerns, letting him focus solely on cultivation.
“She’s been invaluable.”
After a night of delight, Mu Lin gazed at Yan Yunyu’s charming face the next morning. Feeling her smooth skin and recalling her support, he pulled her into an affectionate embrace.
But indulgence didn’t last. Knowing this wasn’t the time for leisure, he quickly turned to business.
“How’s the Underworld storytelling progressing?”
“Smoothly,” Yan Yunyu replied while nestled against him. “After your orders, I mobilized over a hundred bookstores and ten thousand storytellers. Now every county-level tavern spreads tales of the Underworld daily.”
“The common folk readily accept the concepts of karmic justice and Reincarnation. Many poor citizens already worship the Underworld as their faith.”
“Your promoted deities – the civil and military judges Cui Yu and Zhong Kui – receive daily worship. Bull-Headed and Horse-Faced guards, day and night wandering spirits, and the Hell King also gain recognition.”
“Though nobles, warriors and Qi Practitioners still mock these beliefs.”
Mu Lin nodded. Ignorant masses always clung to deities, while the wise questioned gods. True powerhouses sought to replace divinities entirely – this applied equally to Reincarnation beliefs.
Only the suffering masses embraced afterlife concepts as spiritual comfort. In this class-divided world where commoners lived like beasts of burden, hellish Reincarnation tales spread like wildfire.
Soon, Mu Lin mused, the stories would spread without his intervention. Once Underworld concepts reached critical mass, his Communicating with Spirits and Soul Summoning could materialize these legendary figures as spiritual entities.
"The mind holds power. Not just mine, but even ordinary civilians’ minds hold power. Though a single person’s mental strength is weak, when millions unite, everything changes."
Mu Lin’s act of spreading Underworld myths was like crafting a deity.
Of course, risks existed.
As the Underworld myths spread, foreign evil gods or cunning humans might steal the positions of Underworld deities.
Yet when this thought arose, Mu Lin shook his head and laughed.
As the myth’s creator, his priority was supreme. He’d long reserved a title for himself—Emperor of Lidu, Lord of Mount Tai, the highest deity of the Underworld.
If evil gods seized those roles, it would only aid Mu Lin. Once strong enough, he could use his Underworld rank to claim their power as his own.
"As the myth’s founder, I can suppress same-rank foes and dominate higher ones from afar. If they avoid the Underworld’s spirit map, I’d need to fight them as outsiders. But entering the map? They’re seeking their own doom!"
With the myths spreading smoothly, Mu Lin felt lighter. As he relaxed, Yan Yunyu spoke hesitantly: "Mu brother, you asked me to get a trial post from the Demon Exorcism Division. But with cults and horrors everywhere, shouldn’t we use the Tower of Illusions instead?"
Her logic was sound, but Mu Lin refused. "No. Get me a post in Ping An Ancient County."
"Ping An Ancient County?" She caught his emphasis. "You’re going there?"
"In six weeks, a secret realm opens there. Securing that post grants me advantages." He even planned to arrive early, establishing his City God Realm there. This would let him harness the city’s spiritual veins, boosting his combat power while secretly monitoring arrivals.
As City God, he’d create a Yin Court in the world’s shadow—an escape route if defeated.
Seeing his resolve, Yan Yunyu gripped his hand. "Be careful."
"Don’t worry—I cherish my life. I’ll prepare fully before going."
His preparation involved the Substitute Paper Figure. He aimed to raise it to Level 5 Master via the Great Yin Living Scripture’s Earth-level technique, requiring 42,000 proficiency points. With the Time Tower’s aid, he could master it before taking office.
Yet despite grueling training, another cultivation method advanced first—the Heart Lamp of Will.
In recent times, as Mu Lin’s strength grew, his actions became more flamboyant, allowing arrogant emotions to occasionally take root in his heart.
Whether impulsively seeking dominion over the hundred evils to become both righteous deities of the Yin Court and ruler of the strange, or recklessly attacking divine servants while dismissing evil gods, these acts revealed Mu Lin’s overflowing pride.
Such arrogance wasn’t virtuous.
Yet as misfortune breeds fortune and fortune hides misfortune, this pride held unexpected benefits.
His growing power and accompanying arrogance made the flames of his Heart Lamp of Will burn brighter.
Now he believed without doubt that he’d become Lord of Mount Tai and Emperor of Lidu – commander of Yin Court deities and ruler over countless evil ghosts.
This conviction, fueled by tangible achievements (spread of underworld myths, Zhong Kui manifestation’s appearance, absorption of Divine Death), made his Heart Lamp’s flames rage violently!
The blazing fire finally reached its peak, contracted slightly, then detonated.
"Boom!"
Sun-like flames illuminated Mu Lin’s Mind Image world. The brilliant glow of willing heart fire thrust him into enlightenment – his Heart Lamp of Will technique had ascended.
From Level 3 Mastery to 4th Level Master.
Though considered low rank, this Heavenly Technique demanded staggering 88,000 proficiency points – explaining why his mounting arrogance only now triggered advancement.
The difficult progression yielded immense rewards.
"Boom!"
The explosive flames first boosted his soul power through Refining the Evil stages – early, mid, late, perfection – all in moments.
His soul power now teetered at Condensing Essence stage’s threshold.
At Condensing Essence stage, soul could merge with essence. This union would complete his soul, transforming it from intangible force to reality-shaping power capable of manipulating spiritual energy and directly affecting foes.
"Flame eruption and soul growth… This leap saved seven to ten years of Hard Practice."
The technique’s advancement brought power amplification matching decade-long cultivation. Yet soul enhancement was merely the foundation.
During enlightenment, inspiration sparks flooded Mu Lin’s mind. Merged together, they birthed new awareness:
"The fuel for my Heart Lamp is arrogance and invincibility – essence of dominance…"
"Following this path brings will of dominance, manifesting as Dominating Fist or Dominating Sword…"
This will of dominance meant his attacks carried crushing Oppressive Aura. Enemies with weak resolve would lose thirty percent strength – willpower crucially affects combat.
Beyond weakening foes, wounds inflicted by dominance-infused attacks wouldn’t heal naturally. The divine intent would linger, worsening injuries until completely eradicated.
This relentless, overwhelming force embodied the will of dominance.
