When they returned to the palace, it was already deep into the night.
Ling Xueyao did not return to her palace.
She led Chu Yunfei and Shen Qianyue directly to the black palace where Ling Zhantian was located.
The gray-black poisonous fog that had enveloped the palace had disappeared, but large patches of corrosion remained on the jade floor. Nine ancient bronze lamps shone through the palace doors, casting a pale golden light.
Shen Qianyue stopped outside the array.
"I will guard this place."
"I will warn anyone who approaches."
Ling Xueyao nodded.
"Thank you for your help, Elder Shen."
She took out the white jade pendant.
The array separated to both sides.
Chu Yunfei entered the palace first, with Ling Xueyao following closely behind him.
The array closed again.
The two passed through the outer hall and arrived in front of the dragon bed.
Ling Zhantian remains unconscious.
However, after the Soul-Devouring Nether Poison was removed from his body, his tightly clenched fists loosened slightly, and the bulging veins on his forehead subsided considerably.
His face remained ashen.
My heartbeat is weak.
Each rise and fall of his chest was followed by a long interval.
Ling Xueyao walked to the dragon bed and gently touched the back of Ling Zhantian's hand with her finger.
"Father."
There was no response.
She quickly withdrew her hand and looked at Chu Yunfei.
"Take the pill now?"
"First, use a fifth-grade elixir to repair the physical body."
Chu Yunfei walked to the other side of the dragon bed.
"His internal organs and meridians have been depleted for many years. If he directly takes the Soul- Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill, his soul will be nourished, but his physical body may not be able to withstand the power of the Divine Sea Realm Ninth Level and recover on its own."
"You must stabilize your body first before you can repair your soul."
Ling Xueyao took out two jade boxes.
One of them contained the Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill.
When the other jade box was opened, a bright green pill was revealed. Five spiritual patterns were on the surface of the pill, and a faint fragrance of herbs and trees quickly spread.
Grade 5 Meridian-Generating Origin-Restoring Pill.
It can repair the five internal organs and reshape damaged meridians.
Chu Yunfei picked up the pill and examined it for a moment, then scanned its internal medicinal power with his divine sense.
"No problem."
"You lift his head up for him."
Ling Xueyao sat on the edge of the dragon bed and carefully supported the back of Ling Zhantian's neck.
Chu Yunfei fed the Meridian-Generating Origin-Restoring Pill into Ling Zhantian's mouth, then wrapped the pill in a wisp of spiritual energy and sent it directly into his stomach.
The elixir had just dissolved.
The potent medicinal power then surged through the limbs and bones.
Ling Zhantian's depleted internal organs were stimulated, his body tensed up suddenly, and a hoarse groan escaped his throat.
Ling Xueyao's fingertips trembled.
"What's wrong with Father?"
"Normal reaction."
Chu Yunfei put two fingers together and tapped Ling Zhantian's chest.
"I've removed some of the necrotic meridians, and now the medicine is starting to rebuild the flesh and blood, so pain is unavoidable."
"As long as your heartbeat is stable, nothing will happen."
As he spoke, liquid spiritual energy surged into Ling Zhantian's body through his palm.
Fifth-grade pills are very potent.
Ling Zhantian had been in a coma for many years and was unable to actively circulate his cultivation technique. As the medicinal effects spread on their own, his recovery was not only extremely slow, but some of the effects might also have accumulated deep within his meridians.
Chu Yunfei used his spiritual power as a guide to activate the azure medicinal power, first protecting his heart meridian, and then flowing to his five internal organs.
The shriveled heart is the first to be nourished.
Thump.
A faint heartbeat, now slightly stronger.
Next are the liver, lungs, and other organs.
Wherever the medicinal power of the azure medicine passed, necrotic flesh gradually sloughed off, and new flesh slowly grew along the remaining life force.
Ling Zhantian's body trembled slightly.
Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
Ling Xueyao supported the back of his neck and could clearly feel the pain.
She pursed her lips, but didn't utter a sound to disturb them.
Chu Yunfei separated dozens of strands of spiritual energy to send the medicinal power into the most severely damaged main meridian.
Meridian reconstruction is more refined than the repair of the five internal organs.
Even a slight deviation can cause blockages in the regrowth of meridians, or even cause them to deviate from their original routes.
Within his sea of consciousness, Xiaoxiao Dragon was also sensing the direction of the medicine's effects.
"The main vein on my right shoulder is thinner in one area."
"Add another half-repair of the medicinal power."
Chu Yunfei's fingertips twitched slightly.
A wisp of emerald-green medicinal power changed direction and merged into the right shoulder.
"The damage to the three meridians in your legs isn't too serious; don't waste the medicine."
"Know."
Chu Yunfei controlled another portion of the medicinal power to converge near his dantian.
Ling Zhantian is a powerful expert at the Divine Sea Realm Ninth Level.
His dantian had long since expanded into the Divine Sea.
Even after being in a coma for many years, an extremely large amount of liquid spiritual energy still remained deep within his Divine Sea.
The spiritual energy, out of conscious control, could only circulate slowly according to the instincts of the cultivation method. Each time it flowed through the damaged meridians, it would cause the already fragile flesh to tear open again.
Chu Yunfei did not rashly touch the Divine Sea.
The difference in their skill levels is too great.
Even if it was just the instinctive counterattack of the spiritual energy within Ling Zhantian's body, it would be enough to shatter his meridians.
He used the medicinal power of the Meridian-Generating Origin-Restoring Pill to envelop the outer layer of his dantian, first repairing the main meridians connecting to his Divine Sea.
Time passed slowly.
Half an hour later.
Ling Zhantian's chest was now heaving noticeably.
A layer of color gradually returned to his originally ashen face.
Ling Xueyao kept her eyes fixed on her father's face.
When she saw that long-lost rosy color, she gently tightened her grip on Ling Zhantian's nape.
It worked.
"It's not over yet."
Chu Yunfei's forehead was also covered in a thin layer of sweat.
"The outermost meridians have been repaired; now we need to allow the medicine to circulate on its own for a week."
"Put him down."
Ling Xueyao did as she was told.
Chu Yunfei helped Ling Zhantian up and helped him sit cross-legged on the dragon bed, while he himself sat down behind him.
Place both palms on two major acupoints on the back.
"Rise."
A low shout.
Chu Yunfei's spiritual energy split into two streams, which simultaneously surged into Ling Zhantian's meridians.
The medicinal power of the azure medicine was drawn in and flowed rapidly along the route controlled by the Boundless Creation Scripture.
Each time the medicine passes over an injury, a portion of its power is released.
The depleted meridians continuously absorb nutrients.
A faint green light gradually appeared on Ling Zhantian's body.
The fragrance of incense grew stronger inside the hall.
Ling Xueyao stood beside the dragon bed, wanting to go forward to help several times, but ultimately refrained.
At times like this, all she can do is wait.
A full hour passed.
The last wisp of azure medicinal power merged into Ling Zhantian's heart meridian.
Thump!
The sound of a heartbeat faded.
It is several times more powerful than before.
Ling Zhantian's back straightened slightly again, and his nearly depleted blood and energy finally began to circulate within his body on their own.
Chu Yunfei slowly withdrew his palms.
He examined it again.
The five internal organs have been 70% repaired.
The main meridians have all been reconstructed, and most of the remaining minor meridians have also recovered. The remaining injuries do not require further medication; Ling Zhantian up.
Ling Xueyao asked in a low voice, "Can I take the Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill now?"
"Can."
Chu Yunfei got off the dragon bed.
After controlling the medicinal effects for an hour, his spiritual energy wasn't greatly depleted, but his soul was clearly somewhat fatigued.
But the crucial part comes next.
Ling Xueyao opened the second jade box.
The pale gold elixir lay quietly within.
The six cinnabar patterns flowed slowly under the lamplight.
Chu Yunfei did not take the pills immediately.
"The medicinal power of the Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill will directly surge into the sea of consciousness."
"No matter what happens later, do not use your divine sense to investigate, and do not intervene."
Ling Xueyao nodded.
"I understand."
Chu Yunfei took out the pill and fed it to Ling Zhantian.
The Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill melts upon entering the mouth.
The pale gold medicinal power descended down the throat, but instead of flowing to the internal organs, it transformed into a light mist the moment it entered the body, rushing straight to the center of the forehead along the meridians.
Buzz!
Ling Zhantian's body jolted violently.
A faint golden light shone between his brows.
A divine soul pressure at the Divine Sea Realm Ninth Level spontaneously emanated from the sea of consciousness.
The nine bronze lamps surrounding the dragon bed swayed simultaneously.
Ling Xueyao's breath hitched, and she subconsciously took a half step back.
Chu Yunfei was prepared.
His two fingers were already touching Ling Zhantian's brow, and his divine sense enveloped the medicinal power of the Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill Origin Pill, entering his sea of consciousness together.
In the gray sea of consciousness.
Ling Zhantian's almost transparent soul remained seated cross-legged.
After the Soul-Devouring Nether Poison stopped tearing at his body, his soul no longer disintegrated, but large areas still appeared illusory.
The medicinal power of the pale gold medicine surged into his sea of consciousness.
The dormant souls, like parched land, immediately began to devour everything in their path.
Streams of golden light flowed into the soul.
The chest area recovered first.
Then came the arms, shoulders, and face.
The initially blurry outline gradually solidified.
Ling Zhantian's sea of consciousness also began to vibrate on its own, and faint light gradually appeared in the dark space.
Chu Yunfei did not force the issue.
The recovery of the soul is different from the recovery of the physical body.
Too much external interference may actually damage the source.
He only controlled the medicinal power of the Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill's sea of consciousness, allowing Ling Zhantian's soul to absorb it as completely as possible.
A quarter of an hour.
Half an hour.
One hour.
Ling Zhantian's soul remained closed.
The golden light on the surface of the soul has formed a cycle, and with each cycle, the illusory part will solidify a little more.
At the edge of his sea of consciousness, even a wisp of divine consciousness belonging to Ling Zhantian himself began to appear.
Xiaoxiao Dragon's voice rang out.
"The soul has begun to absorb it on its own."
"The remaining medication is enough to restore his consciousness; you don't need to stay here any longer."
Chu Yunfei did not leave immediately.
He observed for another half an hour, confirming that there was no abnormality in the golden medicinal power, before slowly withdrawing his divine sense.
Two fingers left Ling Zhantian's brow.
Chu Yunfei exhaled a breath of stale air.
Three consecutive hours of meticulous control left his face pale again.
Ling Xueyao immediately stepped forward.
"How?"
Chu Yunfei glanced at Ling Zhantian on the dragon bed.
At this moment, Ling Zhantian's complexion was rosy, his breathing was steady, and his chest rose and fell in the same way as a normal person.
Deep within the space between the eyebrows, a faint golden light still slowly flows.
" The Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill has taken effect."
"His soul is able to absorb the medicinal effects on its own, and his consciousness is recovering."
Ling Xueyao tightened her grip on the sword sheath.
When will Father wake up?
"Fastest: one day."
Chu Yunfei paused.
"Three days at most."
"He will naturally wake up once his soul has completely taken over his body."
Ling Xueyao stood there, stunned.
Three days.
The emperor had been in a coma for many years.
Over the years, she had come to the Poison Palace countless times, but she could not even get close to the dragon bed.
Now, all we need to do is wait three more days.
The heavy burden that had weighed on her shoulders for so many years finally came to an end.
Ling Xueyao turned to look at Chu Yunfei.
Her clear, phoenix-shaped eyes were filled with joy.
" Chu Yunfei, this palace..."
He hadn't finished speaking.
Chu Yunfei's expression changed drastically, and he looked sharply towards the outside of the hall.
The three chilling auras had barely appeared when they simultaneously passed through the outer layer of the palace's array.
boom!
Outside the palace, the overwhelming pressure of the Divine Sea Realm erupted, and Shen Qianyue's roar tore through the night.
"You audacious scoundrel, how dare you trespass into the imperial palace!"