Myth Beyond Heaven

Yun Lintian felt uncomfortable upon hearing Zhang Yu's words. From the beginning, he had no intention of making someone his maidservant because he believed that every life was equal.

"I will call you Sister Zhang then. And there is no need to serve me. Since you are Senior Gui's general, I will leave Gui Xuan under your care." Yun Lintian said sincerely.

Zhang Yu was surprised by Yun Lintian's generosity. If it were someone else, they would probably be overjoyed to have a powerful and beautiful woman like her as a maidservant.

The hatred in her heart towards Yun Lintian lessened a little. She nodded dully and said. "This is what you said yourself. "You'd better not go back on your word later."

"I won't." Yun Lintian smiled faintly.

As everything came to a conclusion, Gui Shen could finally set the boulder on his shoulder down.

He looked at Gui Xuan and said. "It's time for me to go, little guy. You must grow up and share his burden. Understand?"

Gui Xuan stopped playing and tilted his little head to look at Gui Shen in confusion. A sense of unease welled up in his heart for an unknown reason, prompting him to swim toward Gui Shen.

"Master…" Zhang Yu was already in tears at that moment.

"Do you know why I never punished you before?" Gui Shen looked at her and spoke gently. "It's because I see you as my daughter. I hope that one day you can be truly loyal to Yun Lintian from the bottom of your heart."

"Master… You…" Zhang Yu cried even harder upon hearing this. "I don't want you to go! There must be a way!"

She began to shout desperately again, even though she was well aware that there was no way to help Gui Shen.

Master Bai turned to Yun Lintian and urged him. "Do something, boy!"

Without hesitation, Yun Lintian unleashed the power of the Earth. A yellow light shot out of his body and wrapped around Gui Shen's remnant soul.

However, Yun Lintian soon discovered something… Gui Shen's soul…didn't seem to exist!

"It's useless." Lan Qinghe said calmly. "Unlike the other residual souls you have encountered, his soul has been completely depleted. He was able to stay up until now because he was influenced by my power. To put it simply, he no longer existed from the beginning."

"What...?" Master Bai's expression changed dramatically.

"I don't believe it!" Zhang Yu retorted loudly. She came to Yun Lintian and knelt in front of him. "Please help my master. I can do anything as long as you help him. Even if you want me to die, I will not hesitate at all. Please… I beg you…"

Yun Lintian furrowed his brow and unleashed the powers of the Light Pole and the Tree of Life.

Unfortunately, it was ultimately futile. He couldn't do anything because the target had long ceased to exist. It was like punching into the air.

He lowered his head and spoke sadly. "I'm sorry."

"You're lying!" Zhang Yu shouted in anger. "I know it! You don't want to help him, right!?"

"That's enough!" Gui Shen uttered coldly, causing Zhang Yu to shudder. "I thought you had already understood everything… You disappointed me so much."

"Master…" Zhang Yu sobbed uncontrollably.

Gui Shen sighed and said. "This is the fact. You have to accept it… Forget it. I have said everything. I no longer care about you."

"No…" Gui Shen's words pierced Zhang Yu's heart, and she desperately wanted to ask for his forgiveness. However, Gui Shen didn't even look at her now.

Gui Shen turned to Lan Qinghe and bowed deeply. "Thank you for everything, Immortal Master."

Lan Qinghe looked at him and said. "You don't have to worry about it… Go well."

Gui Shen nodded calmly and gazed at Master Bai. "It's time for me to go, old friend."

Master Bai's face was filled with sorrow as he spoke. "Farewell. Say hello to our friends for me. I will find you one day."

Gui Shen smiled as his illusory figure gradually faded away.

"NO! Master!… Argh!…" Zhang Yu cried her heart out as she collapsed on the ground.

Meanwhile, Gui Xuan was stunned by the sight and desperately climbed onto Gui Shen's lifeless body. He let out a few cries, but all that responded to him was silence.

"Farewell, Senior." Yun Lintian raised his head to look at the sky.

He had gone through this process before and knew exceptionally well how painful it was to separate from a loved one. No matter how comforting the words were, they could never fill the void in their heart.

Lan Qinghe waved her hand, and Gui Shen's lifeless body immediately sank into the water, buried deep at the bottom of the pond.

Although Gui Shen's body was a peerless treasure, she would never allow anyone to exploit it.

"Ouh!" Gui Xuan cried anxiously, wanting to dive into the pond to find Gui Shen, but Lan Qinghe pulled him back.

"He's gone." Lan Qinghe gently said to Gui Xuan. "You are now the new generation of the Black Turtle God. You must live up to your ancestors."

Lan Qinghe's voice seemed filled with magic, causing Gui Xuan to calm down. He tilted his head to look at Yun Lintian and walked towards him.

Yun Lintian felt something climbing onto his leg. He bent down to look at Gui Xuan and then picked him up.

"My name is Yun Lintian. We will be partners from now on." Yun Lintian said with a smile.

Gui Xuan gazed at Yun Lintian intently. His emerald eyes brimmed with curiosity.

"Gui... Xuan." A childish voice echoed in Yun Lintian's mind.

Yun Lintian smiled and patted Gui Xuan's head. "Nice to meet you."

He turned to Lan Qinghe and said. "Thank you for helping me."

Lan Qinghe took a sip of tea and said. "With your current strength, you should be able to contend with any low-level god emperors if you go all out. However, your weakness is your lack of fighting experience. I'll find a sparring partner for you."

She glanced at Xiao Ju and said further. "Call Jin Long over and let the others go back."

Xiao Jun bowed her head and flew away.

Lan Qinghe looked at Yun Lintian and said. "Show me the Land of Beyond Heaven."

Yun Lintian directly summoned the Gate of Beyond Heaven. He had no way to resist Lan Qinghe anyway…