Myth Beyond Heaven

Fan Shen gritted his teeth. “Coward! Fight me!”

But Nian Shi was already gone.

The void fell silent once more, leaving Fan Shen standing alone amidst the ruins of his battle.

His fists clenched.

“Yun Lintian…”

A cold grin spread across his face.

“Good. I’ve been waiting for this.”

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The battlefield stretched endlessly across a shattered timeline, where broken celestial bodies floated amidst the wreckage of divine combat. Three towering figures stood against a single woman—Yun Wushuang, her silver hair flowing like moonlight, her emerald eyes burning with cold fury.

She faced three Primordial Gods, each radiating immense power.

“I’ve already explained everything to you,” Yun Wushuang said, her voice icy. “Nian Shi is the true enemy. If we don’t stop him, he will consume all of existence.”

The first Primordial God, clad in golden armor, scoffed. “And why should we sacrifice our power for your cause? Nian Shi has never been our enemy.”

The second, a woman wreathed in flames, sneered. “You want us to weaken ourselves just so you can fight him? What happens after? We become useless, discarded by the strong?”

The third, a shadowy figure with shifting form, chuckled darkly. “We are gods. We do not fight for others’ wars.”

Yun Wushuang’s expression didn’t change. She had heard these words before—countless times, across countless timelines.

“Then you leave me no choice.”

Her aura erupted, a storm of emerald energy swirling around her. The three Primordial Gods tensed, their own power rising in response.

The golden-armored god lunged first, his spear piercing through space itself. Yun Wushuang didn’t dodge—she grabbed the spear mid-air and shattered it with a squeeze of her hand.

Before he could react, she punched forward, her fist landing on his chest.

BOOM!

The god exploded backward, his golden armor cracking as he crashed through several floating ruins.

The flame-wreathed goddess shrieked in fury, unleashing a sea of divine fire. The inferno swallowed Yun Wushuang whole—

But a moment later, she walked out unscathed, the flames parting around her like obedient servants.

“Impossible!” the goddess gasped.

Yun Wushuang flicked her fingers, and the flames reversed, surging back toward their caster. The goddess screamed as her own power consumed her.

The shadowy god, seeing his companions defeated so quickly, merged with the darkness, attempting to flee.

Yun Wushuang’s eyes gleamed.

“You won’t escape.”

She clapped her hands—

And the entire battlefield froze.

The fleeing shadow god stiffened, his form forcibly solidifying as Yun Wushuang’s power locked him in place.

With a single step, she appeared before him.

“Last chance,” she said coldly. “Join me against Nian Shi, or die here.”

The shadow god’s eyes flickered with fear—

Then defiance.

“Never!”

Yun Wushuang sighed.

“Then perish.”

Her palm struck his chest, and his body disintegrated into nothingness.

Silence fell.

The golden-armored god, barely conscious, coughed up divine blood. “You… monster…”

Yun Wushuang walked toward him, her expression unreadable.

“Indeed. I am a monster,” she said softly. “Since you won’t help me… then you’re just another obstacle.”

She raised her hand—

And the last god vanished in a burst of emerald light.

Yun Wushuang stood amidst the dissipating essence of the three fallen Primordial Gods, her silver hair swaying gently as she absorbed their power. The battlefield, now silent, bore witness to her overwhelming strength.

Then—

Space rippled.

A familiar figure materialized before her—Nian Shi, his golden eyes gleaming with amusement. He clapped his hands slowly, the sound echoing mockingly in the void.

“Impressive as always, Yun Wushuang,” he said, his voice dripping with playful praise. “Truly, no one works as hard as you do. Hunting down gods across timelines, trying to rally them against me… such dedication!”

Yun Wushuang’s emerald eyes froze over. Without a word, her aura erupted, the surrounding space trembling under her killing intent.

Nian Shi raised his hands in mock surrender. “Now, now—no need for violence. I come in peace.”

Her fingers twitched, energy gathering at her fingertips. “Speak your last words.”

Nian Shi chuckled. “I merely came to deliver some… interesting news.” His smile widened. “Your son and I have formed an alliance.”

Yun Wushuang’s aura stuttered for the briefest moment.

“Hmm?”

Nian Shi’s grin turned triumphant. “Oh yes. Yun Lintian has agreed to work with me to eliminate Yin.” He tilted his head. “Surprised?”

Yun Wushuang’s expression darkened. “You’re lying.”

“Am I?” Nian Shi sighed dramatically. “Your son is truly… naive. All it took was capturing one of his women, and now he actually believes I have no ties with Yin.” He laughed, the sound echoing unnaturally. “Adorable, really.”

Yun Wushuang’s killing intent spiked.

“You—!”

She vanished, reappearing before Nian Shi in an instant, her palm striking toward his chest—

But Nian Shi blurred, his form dissipating like mist as time itself warped around him. Her attack passed through empty air.

“Tsk tsk,” Nian Shi’s voice came from behind her. “Still so temperamental.”

Yun Wushuang whirled, her eyes blazing.

Nian Shi wagged a finger. “No need to worry. I’ll take good care of your son.” His smile turned sinister. “After all… he’s far more useful alive than dead.”

Before Yun Wushuang could strike again, his form dissolved into golden particles, vanishing completely.

“Until next time, God of Life.”

His mocking laughter lingered in the air long after he was gone.

Yun Wushuang stood motionless, her fists clenched.

For a moment, she simply breathed, forcing down the storm of emotions threatening to cloud her judgment.

Then—

Her lips curled into a cold smile.

“Fool.”

She knew her son better than anyone.

Yun Lintian was not naive.

He was meticulous.

Calculating.

More cautious than even she was at times.

If he had truly agreed to an alliance with Nian Shi…

There was a deeper game at play.

Her emerald eyes gleamed with determination as she gazed into the void.

“Lintian… just what are you planning?”

With a final glance at the ruined battlefield, she stepped through space, her figure vanishing as she pursued her next target.

Somewhere, in the endless expanse of time…

Nian Shi would pay for his arrogance.

And she would ensure it…