As the core shattered, and its pieces fell away, a small figure became visible where the core used to be. The small figure was smaller than the core, and was very faint, as if it would disappear at any moment.
The small figure looked just like a meditating Bai Yun. It seemed to be sleeping and barely alive.
But as the pieces of the core broke off and fell away, the small little Bai Yun weakly opened its eyes.
As the little Bai Yun opened its eyes, a terrifying aura started to brew within Bai Yun. But no one else could sense it.
The small Bai Yun weakly stood up. It seemed to be having difficulty even standing. But even as it did, it started to solidify and get stronger.
Finally, the weak little Bai Yun stood still. And then it opened its mouth and took a deep breath.
And the moment that little Bai Yun took the deep breath everything changed.