Chapter 429 – If the Enemy Can Go, So Can I

Glancing at the overwhelming swarm of insects darkening the sky outside, then looking at Mu Lin’s somewhat slender figure, Fang Niu’s expression turned peculiar.

Just as he hesitated to speak, his friend Zhu Yan spoke up.

“Since the lord instructed you to transfer the Earth Veins, you should do it quickly. This is a joint order from above. As for whether he can handle the insect swarm… if the lord says so, he must have his profound reasons.”

“…You’re right. Let’s transfer the ownership of the Earth Veins first.”

The process of transferring the Earth Veins was quite smooth. Once the control of the Earth Veins shifted to Mu Lin, “swish”—Mu Lin’s figure vanished without a trace from where he stood.

At the same time, the Spiritual Energy within the Earth Veins of Water Immortal Lake was significantly depleted in an instant.

This sight made Fang Niu’s heart ache with distress.

But soon, he had no time to dwell on such matters… As dawn broke, the sky-filling insect swarm once again launched a massive assault toward Water Immortal Lake.

Left with no choice, Fang Niu hurried forward to hold them off.

However, before heading out, he couldn’t help but ask Zhu Yan:

“Brother Zhu, how strong is this lord? Do you think he can withstand this overwhelming insect swarm? If it really comes to it, he could turn us into crow demons—even if there are side effects, it doesn’t matter.”

Zhu Yan shrugged at this remark: “Don’t ask me. I haven’t interacted with him much, so I’m not clear about the lord’s exact strength. However…”

At this point, Zhu Yan’s face lit up with admiration and reverence:

“Though I don’t know his exact strength, I do know one thing: you shouldn’t compare Lord Mu Lin to ordinary people, or even to conventional Earth Immortals.”

“He hasn’t been in Tianshi City for more than a few days, yet he has already resolved many troubles for us… troubles that even several Earth Immortals were powerless to handle.”

After saying this, Zhu Yan seemed to recall something and added somewhat irritably to Fang Niu: “Also, our transformations are flawless and without any lingering consequences.”

“Right now, I feel perfectly fine!”

…

Leaving aside the battle between Zhu Yan and Fang Niu, on the other side, after gaining control of the Spirit Vein’s power, Mu Lin had already used the energy of the Spirit Vein to activate his divine ability—Cycle of Despair.

“Hum!”

As the divine ability was unleashed, the power of rules was invoked, and the Netherworld, opposing the Yang World, was created by Mu Lin.

Simultaneously with the emergence of the Netherworld, Mu Lin’s Main Body transferred most of his consciousness into this realm.

“Swish!”

Upon arriving, he immediately looked up toward the sky.

As a dual-pupil light flashed in his eyes, Mu Lin’s vision pierced through the barrier between the Yin-Yang Realms, allowing him to see the overwhelming insect swarm in the Yang World—the innate talent of the Chongming Bird had been harnessed and utilized by Mu Lin.

Ignoring the ordinary insects, Mu Lin strode to the very center of the insect swarm, directly beneath the Locust Mother.

Separated by a dimensional barrier, Mu Lin’s arrival went unnoticed by the Locust Mother, which continued to command its offspring in launching relentless attacks against Flower Fairy Lake.

However, during the assault, more than half of its forces remained gathered around it, not dispatched to the frontlines.

Clearly, the earlier darkness of the sky had put it on guard.

Unfortunately, its precautions were utterly futile.

It must be understood that Mu Lin’s divine powers are derived from a foundation of three hundred and sixty-five portions of Gang Sha.

Such a foundation is unprecedented and unlikely to be surpassed in the future. The divine powers it gives rise to are naturally unimaginably powerful.

As it stands now, while standing in the Netherworld, he is extremely difficult for those in the Yang World to detect.

Moreover, with a single thought from Mu Lin, the Soul Reflection of the Locust Mother appeared within the Netherworld.

“???”

“Squeak!!”

It must be said that the Locust Mother is still quite formidable. Or rather, being innately adept at command, its spiritual power is immense and exceptionally keen.

The moment its Soul Reflection appeared in the Netherworld, it sensed something amiss and directed its consciousness into the Netherworld.

Then, it discovered that its Soul Reflection had arrived in a peculiar place, with no insect guards by its side for protection.

This caused it to let out a deafening screech.

“Squeak!!”

This screech was both an expression of its fright and its attack—a spiritual assault.

“Boom!”

The mountainous, oceanic spiritual assault, like the shockwave of a nuclear explosion, swept outward from its Soul Reflection, tearing apart everything in its vicinity.

Unfortunately, despite its strength, this assault could do nothing to Mu Lin. Without even moving, he withstood the attacks.

Three hundred and sixty-five portions of Central Wuji Sha were not cultivated in vain.

“Your reaction is quite swift, but without your insect guards, you are merely a somewhat special Mortal Shedding. In this state, you cannot escape my grasp.”

“Clatter…”

With a thought from Mu Lin, Avici Chains materialized around the Locust Mother, binding it.

“Screech!”

This sight greatly startled the Locust Mother, causing it to screech once more.

Then, to Mu Lin’s surprise, after this screech, the Locust Mother’s already massive body began to rapidly expand and enlarge. Soon, it grew as large as a small hill.

—It was gathering the spiritual power of its offspring to strengthen its own soul.

“So you have this trick up your sleeve. It’s no wonder you pushed the Agricultural Militia to such dire straits.”

Though the spiritual power of a single locust is weak, with over a million in number, quantity transforms into quality.

If it truly succeeded in gathering this power, it would have the strength to contend with Mu Lin.

Unfortunately, having never anticipated its Main Body being directly attacked, it had not gathered its offspring’s power to itself in advance.

Now, attempting to gather it hastily was already too late.

“Clatter…”

While its body was swelling and enlarging, Mu Lin’s chains had already coiled around it.

“Boom!”

In the next moment, Primordial Chaos Yuan Gang, Da Luo Vast Heaven Qi, Silent Divinity, Source Rune: Stabilize, and the Flame of Retribution, all channeled through the Avici Chains, simultaneously acted upon its Soul Reflection.

These forces either restricted and assimilated the Locust Mother or ignited its soul.

They prevented the Locust Mother from growing stronger, and the Flame of Retribution, in particular, burned it, causing it to screech incessantly in agony.

“Squeak!”

“Clatter…”

Wailing miserably, it struggled ceaselessly.

Unfortunately, all was in vain. Bound by the Avici Chains, it could not break free and quickly grew powerless.

Fueled by resentment, the Flame of Retribution ignited the Locust Mother’s inner grievances, turning it into a colossal fireball.

At this point, if Mu Lin wished to kill it, he no longer needed to do anything else. By simply waiting quietly, the Flame of Retribution would burn the Locust Mother to ashes.

However, after restraining the Locust Mother, Mu Lin did not allow the Flame of Retribution to spread unchecked.

While the Locust Mother burned, a seed of Overlord Divine Intent, infused with Mu Lin’s will, was implanted into its Divine Soul.

Simultaneously, clusters of crimson and eerie Other Shore Flowers began to sprout and spread beneath Mu Lin’s feet.

Soon, a sea of blossoms bloomed across the Netherworld.

At the same time, the power of Manjusaka invaded the Locust Mother’s consciousness, weakening its spiritual defenses.

“If they can come, so can I!”

“If you can parasitize and manipulate humans, my seed of Overlord Divine Intent can naturally dominate you!”

“Submit to me and become my servant!”

(End of Chapter)