Myth Beyond Heaven

"So, you've appeared here for no reason? And something bad is about to happen?" Bai Xiaoyun spoke after listening to her daughter's story. An image of a certain man flickered in her mind.

"You need to leave as soon as possible, Mom," Linlin said with a serious expression. "Nothing should happen to you."

Bai Xiaoyun nodded solemnly. "I'll leave shortly."

"That's good," Linlin said, relieved. Though she longed to stay with her mother longer, she wouldn't let her take a risk because of her selfishness.

"Can you tell me more about him?" Bai Xiaoyun asked, not expecting much in return. Perhaps she just wanted an excuse to spend more time with her daughter.

"Big Brother Yun... he's quite pitiful," Linlin said with a downcast expression.

"Oh? Why's that?" Bai Xiaoyun inquired, her curiosity piqued.

"I've been by his side since the beginning of his journey," Linlin explained softly. "While he's had moments of leisure, he's constantly burdened by a responsibility he never sought."

"He just yearns for a simple life, free of worry. Unfortunately, I'm too weak to help him."

Linlin's strength had grown immensely over the years, but she felt powerless against his enemies, who remained far beyond her reach. No matter how hard she trained, the gap seemed insurmountable. This often led her to question her own purpose.

Bai Xiaoyun gently touched her daughter's head. "How could you doubt yourself? You're my daughter, Bai Xiaoyun's daughter. There's no such thing as weakness."

"Mom..." Linlin began, but Bai Xiaoyun cut her off.

"I don't know why my future self restricted your body, perhaps it's related to your enemy. Now that you're here, I'll remove it," she declared.

A golden spark of lightning flashed from Bai Xiaoyun's eyes. Linlin instantly felt something shift within her, followed by a surge of power coursing through her body.

"Focus your mind," Bai Xiaoyun instructed softly.

Taking a deep breath, Linlin concentrated her divine energy. A warm sensation spread through her, bones realigning, muscles rearranging. A soft gasp escaped her lips as fur receded, replaced by smooth, sun-kissed skin. Her tail coiled and vanished, transforming into a pair of slender legs.

Linlin blinked, taking in her new form. Gone was the imposing white fur, replaced by a simple white cotton robe that concealed the faint tiger stripes still marking her arms. Her once snowy white mane was now a cascading waterfall of midnight black hair.

Her eyes, normally an unsettling golden glow, now shone with a warm, honeyed hue. In her human form, Linlin was breathtakingly beautiful, yet a hint of wildness lingered in her gaze, a constant reminder of the majestic beast within.

Standing at about 1.6 meters tall, Linlin emerged from her mother's embrace. Tentatively exploring her new body, a strange joy filled her heart. Previously, attempts to take human form had failed, an invisible barrier holding her back. Now, with the restriction lifted, she could finally embrace this new form.

"It's true," Bai Xiaoyun explained, "we divine beasts are strongest in our beast forms. However, for training purposes, a human form proves more efficient."

"That young man," she continued, "possesses an abnormal growth rate and unprecedented strength. Were it not for his complete loss of control of his mind, I wouldn't have put him to sleep like this. Frankly, except for the Primordial Gods themselves, I've never encountered anyone like him."

"However," Bai Xiaoyun turned to her beautiful daughter, "you're no ordinary beast either. I sense a strange entity within you, one that enhances your power."

"Now, with the restriction lifted, your growth will be similar to his, or even better. After all, divine beasts like us can directly absorb power from divine cores."

Bai Xiaoyun extended her hand, a golden interspatial ring materializing. "Consider this a gift, my dear. While not as impressive as the one on that young man's finger, it's certainly one of the finest interspatial rings available. Inside, you'll find divine cores from various high gods and God Ascension beasts. Take them with you when you return."

Linlin stared at the golden ring in astonishment, especially after seeing its contents. Countless divine cores, enough to form a mountain, awaited her. Absorbing them all would undoubtedly propel her towards the High God Realm or even higher realm in a short time.

"Thank you, Mom," Linlin said, clutching the ring tightly. It felt like a precious relic, perhaps the first and last gift she would receive from her mother.

Bai Xiaoyun, a hint of sadness in her eyes, patted her daughter's head lovingly. "It pains me," she admitted, "that I cannot witness your growth firsthand."

"Mom..." Tears welled up in Linlin's eyes again. She threw her arms around her mother in a tight embrace, reluctant to let go.

Bai Xiaoyun ran a hand gently down Linlin's back, murmuring, "Though I don't know the nature of your enemy, I pray for your safety. Promise me you won't give up on yourself, understand?"

Linlin hummed softly, burying her face deeper into her mother's embrace.

Bai Xiaoyun offered a small smile, continuing to stroke her daughter's back. Her gaze then shifted towards a figure appearing in the distance – Yan Siqi.

Yan Siqi, respectful of the reunion, stood silently without disturbing them.

Once calmed, Linlin lifted her head. "Mom," she asked, "do you know who owns the ring on Big Brother Yun's finger?"

Bai Xiaoyun shook her head. "No, my dear. The creator must be at least a powerful True God, someone beyond my own capabilities."

"There are people stronger than you, Mom?" Linlin inquired, her naivety evident.

"Of course, silly girl," Bai Xiaoyun replied with a fond smile. "The vastness of the Primal Chaos ensures there are those more powerful than me hidden somewhere."

Her gaze returned to the invisible ring on Yun Lintian's finger. "However," she continued, "this person must be very close to him… someone who holds him very dear."

Bai Xiaoyun sensed a trace of aura lingering within the ring, a distinct origin power. It was clear the ring's creator intended to protect Yun Lintian from even the Primordial Gods. This, she believed, was a testament to their immense power, exceeding even her own.

Linlin was shocked. The revelation that the ring's creator wielded power surpassing even the Primordial Gods shattered her expectations. Her mother's words echoed in her mind: the ring held enough power to protect Yun Lintian from such formidable beings… Who could they be?