The mood of the Bitter Lotus Sect Leader could be described as going from hell to heaven.

Han Yu’s seemingly self-recovery confirmed Ling Wuce’s suspicion.

And if the suspicion was correct, it would thoroughly clear Bitter Lotus Sect from being suspected in Han Yu’s death.

"My Bitter Lotus Sect is saved."

He nearly burst into tears, never having felt this aggrieved, nor has he ever carried such a big burden.

The thought was terrifying: if both the Unparalleled Tower and the Mo Family wanted to cause trouble for the Bitter Lotus Sect, how would that be any different from the sky collapsing?

Late into the night, Han Yu’s body seemed to undergo a new change.

"Pulse... there’s a pulse!"

Ling Wuce exclaimed as he held Han Yu’s wrist; not only was there a pulse, but a heartbeat appeared as well.

"Han Yu, your heart has grown!"

Inside the Sea of Consciousness, the Artifact Spirit was also yelling excitedly.

It could see more clearly than the outsiders—from fragmentation to decomposition, to the continuous budding of a small mass of flesh, until it became a beating heart—it witnessed the entire process.

Even the meridians began to gradually form, all under its watchful gaze.

Upon hearing this, Han Yu felt less joy and more a sense of helplessness, as he truly couldn’t understand the Ping’s actions.

Kill me and then save me—how is this fun?

His insides were first shattered into pieces, and now they were being restored.

"Can you understand it?"

Han Yu asked the Artifact Spirit.

The Artifact Spirit shook its head; if it could understand, it wouldn’t have punched and kicked the Ping.

These changes were happening every moment, and the group shifted from anxiety to amazement, ultimately focusing on analyzing the changes rather than Han Yu’s life or death.

The Piaomiao Sect Great Elder compared another pile of remains next to him... At that moment, the Unparalleled Tower Great Elder had indeed become a pile, almost ashen.

In contrast, he presented an enigmatic appearance.

"How’s it going, any discoveries?"

The group asked eagerly.

"Yes!"

"I’ve discovered their situations are..."

"Completely different."

The most misleading thing is speaking seriously about a joke, and the group collectively rolled their eyes.

"If you found nothing, then just say so and don’t waste time on useless nonsense," Elder Luo spoke unpleasantly.

"Who said I found nothing."

The Piaomiao Sect Great Elder grinned, "There is a phrase that comes to mind when I look at him, and it fits perfectly."

This time he didn’t keep them waiting, and solemnly said, "Don’t you think his state is like a rebirth?"

Are you even using adjectives appropriately here?

The group was about to retort but then thought, there might actually be a resemblance, especially considering Han Yu’s current state—it’s quite vivid.

"Isn’t it just like that! His bones are gone, and his internal organs are regrowing."

Elder Luo, for once, did not object, clapped his hands in agreement and laughed.

The more they thought about it, the more it fit. It truly was a rebirth!

"But why is he doing this?"

Someone couldn’t help but speak, and it surprised the group.

The Bitter Lotus Sect Leader, who had just shrugged off a huge burden, blushed when he saw the gazes of all the seniors, "I’m only asking, if not for offending others, wouldn’t I at least question why he came to Bitter Lotus Sect to seek death?"

Couldn’t he have gone elsewhere?

The answer came from the Piaomiao Sect Great Elder, who pondered for a moment before sharing his guess, "Since his state resembles a rebirth, could it be that he’s breaking through the realm?"

"Are you saying he’s still getting stronger?"

The Langya Mountain Elder seemed to ask an obvious question because everyone else was thoughtfully staring at Han Yu.

There was no other explanation, other than getting stronger, that made sense.

...

In the Sea of Consciousness, the Artifact Spirit now wore an enigmatic expression.

Because even it thought the group’s speculation was highly plausible.

Especially under the circumstances in which the Ping operated directly, it couldn’t do anything pointless—it was either trying to kill Han Yu or giving him special attention.

Since Han Yu didn’t die, the only possibility was the special attention; after all, this wasn’t unprecedented.

"I know why this is happening to you now."

"Why?"

Han Yu’s eager voice came from the Sea of Consciousness. He couldn’t peek outside like the Artifact Spirit, so he didn’t know the happenings outside, nor was he aware that the Artifact Spirit was learning by watching.

"The Ping is strengthening you."

The concept of rebirth was something it learned and applied immediately, having witnessed every detail from beginning to end.

Thus, its words carried much more weight compared to the teasing from outside.

At this moment, Han Yu’s presence here was purely in thought, unable to express any emotion; otherwise his face might show a deep resentment.

"What kind of strengthening requires killing me?"

"Killing me without any warning—it’s terrifying, don’t you know?"

He had never experienced such a terrifying ordeal, almost dying unknowingly, and without any defense.

"Perhaps breaking through the realm was too difficult. You maybe just met the conditions, and the Ping couldn’t wait... damn it!"

The Artifact Spirit was analyzing seriously when suddenly its expression changed, and it exploded in anger.

What conditions were just met could only relate to Han Yu breaking the century barrier of Qi Fortune upon completing the final name on the list.

So, was the Ping withholding so much Qi Fortune to strengthen Han Yu?

I am indeed the most aggrieved spirit, right?

After all, I’m the one who accompanied Han Yu in his journey!

"Damn it, when you were dying, I fought desperately with the Ping because of you, and you betray me along with it."

Han Yu felt truly wronged, as his death was inexplicable and had nothing to do with him.

"I didn’t, I was dead, wasn’t I!"

"But you damn well are alive now."

The Artifact Spirit screamed angrily.

"How about we keep counting the interest."

Han Yu, resigned, could only resort to old tricks.

Sure enough, it was always effective!

The Artifact Spirit showed a disdainful look, "Like a return after nine outlay?"

"Alright!"

Without a second thought, Han Yu agreed immediately, knowing it would definitely forget soon.

If not forgotten, it wouldn’t matter; he could actually give it what was promised.

Having just regained awareness, Han Yu saw the Artifact Spirit in action and was genuinely moved, enough to say it was loyal.

Seems he truly needs to talk to the Ping, suggest stopping these actions against the Artifact Spirit; it’s been done multiple times already.

It’d be best to give a heads-up before any further plans—a sudden action like this is terrifying.

"With century’s worth of Qi Fortune, I should have over thirty on hand, enough to revive other parts."

The Artifact Spirit grumbled, still holding a grudge.

Even though the Ping hadn’t acted yet, it was certain the Ping was going to do exactly that.

Why strengthen early or late, only until the Qi Fortune amassed beyond a hundred did it act desperately.

Didn’t even wait to find a place—how urgent must it be?

"Do you think, after all the Qi Fortune strengthens you, could you defeat the spliced soul?"

The Artifact Spirit suddenly speculated.

"You don’t know?"

Han Yu questioned puzzled.

"What nonsense, your cultivation path is unique; it doesn’t even have a realm—I can’t possibly know."

The Artifact Spirit rolled its eyes. According to theory, Han Yu follows the path of a Body Cultivator, yet he showed no signs of cultivation.

All his power originates purely from the forces of heaven and earth, identical to itself and the Ping.

So Han Yu himself, besides having some hierarchy in Divine Techniques, had no concept of a realm concerning his physical body.

Judging from the Ping effortlessly killing Han Yu with a century of Qi Fortune, if all this fortune is given to him, it wouldn’t be a small favor this time.

"Maybe next time you encounter the spliced soul, it’ll be the one crying."

This might indeed be a groundbreaking breakthrough, given the massive cost—Han Yu, aside from his outer body, seemed entirely transformed; with the century’s Qi Fortune strengthening...

"If your fortune doesn’t create some extraordinary commotion, it wouldn’t justify such a massive cost."