The reason the Three Apertures Invoking technique limited itself to four links was not because more were impossible. It was because controlling additional links required immense precision and energy. Any imbalance could cause feedback loops, destabilizing the apertures.
But Lin Mu had two things that ordinary cultivators did not.
An obscene amount of immortal essence.
And terrifying control.
Even if he failed, the excess immortal essence would be consumed or dispersed in the attempt, relieving the immediate danger.
It was worth the risk.
Lin Mu did not hesitate.
He began with the top and middle apertures.
He guided a thread of immortal essence from the top aperture, attempting to form a new link along the left side.
It collapsed instantly.
The wisp destabilized and dispersed, slamming into his meridians and causing a spike of pain.
He tried again from the right.
The same result.
Lin Mu clenched his jaw.
