Chapter 1056: Reconstruction Favor

The moment Huo Rulie and Huo Poyun departed, Yun Che swiftly extended his hand, placing his palm over Huo Ye's heart. As the power of the Desolate God circulated, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to flow slowly and meticulously into Huo Ye's body, like a gentle stream nourishing a parched desert.

Huo Ye's physical condition was critical, with only a faint wisp of life force remaining. Yun Che's immediate priority was to stabilize this last vestige of vitality, proceeding with extreme caution. It took nearly half an hour for the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to slowly permeate Huo Ye's entire body.

Next, a faint green light emanated from his left hand, and he touched Huo Ye's brow. The purifying power of the Sky Poison Pearl then cautiously enveloped Huo Ye's entire being.

From a medical perspective, Huo Ye's condition was one of complete collapse, akin to a lamp running out of oil. Based on conventional medical practices, it was a state beyond cure or redemption. Even the esteemed Golden Crow Sect Master of the Blazing Heaven Realm had resigned himself to despair.

However, beyond the realm of traditional medicine, only Yun Che's unique power held the potential to save him.

His utterly ravaged and severely depleted body required the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to be revitalized.

Furthermore, the widespread blockages and stagnation throughout his body, impervious to conventional medical solutions, could be resolved by the ultimate purifying power of the Sky Poison Pearl.

Another half hour elapsed, and the Sky Poison Pearl's purifying energy finally, though arduously, enveloped his entire body without incident. Yun Che's taut mind relaxed, and he let out a long sigh, murmuring, "You are incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with me… It's also fortunate you possess the Golden Crow bloodline; otherwise, even if my Great Way of the Buddha had reached the fifth stage, saving you would have been almost impossible."

"I hope that once you recover, the conflict between our two realms can finally be resolved."

With the most challenging phase successfully completed, the spiritual energy of heaven and the purifying power surged at an accelerated rate. The faint, dying spark of life within Huo Ye rapidly blossomed into vibrant vitality, much like a young sprout nurtured by spring rain. As the internal blockages cleared, blood began to flow sluggishly, and his meridians, which had been desolate for countless years, now showed faint signs of movement.

One hour passed, then two, then three…

Huo Rulie remained outside the door, his agitated and restless emotions unrelenting. Had Huo Poyun not continuously restrained and reasoned with him, he would have burst in without hesitation much earlier.

Yet, the longer he waited, a faint flicker of hope began to truly emerge in Huo Rulie's heart. Yun Che had no reason to make empty promises, and frankly, there was no worse outcome imaginable.

Finally, after a grueling three-hour wait, Yun Che's weary voice reached them: "Sect Master Huo, please come in."

Huo Rulie, as if propelled by fire, strode quickly forward and pushed the door open, with Huo Poyun close on his heels.

Huo Ye lay still on the stacked profound crystals, his posture unchanged. The moment Huo Rulie pushed the door open, his gaze locked onto Huo Ye's eyes. He froze instantly, for those eyes were no longer the lifeless grey he had become accustomed to; instead, they shimmered with an almost lucid brilliance.

Looking at Huo Rulie, Huo Ye's lips parted slightly, and he uttered a hoarse whisper: "Fa…ther."

Though hoarse and weak, the voice was remarkably clear, striking Huo Rulie like a sudden clap of thunder. He froze, his vision blurred, and his body swayed precariously, leaning heavily against the nearby wall. If Huo Poyun hadn't quickly caught him, he might have collapsed to the ground.

"Senior Brother Huo Ye, you…" Huo Poyun saw a vibrancy in Huo Ye's eyes he had never witnessed before. Although Huo Ye's complexion remained pale, it was no longer the deathly, withered white that was difficult to behold; instead, it held a distinctly palpable layer of life.

"Junior Brother Poyun…" Huo Ye spoke, and a slow smile even graced his pale face: "I can finally… see you clearly."

The long sentence, though spoken slowly and softly, was perfectly clear. Huo Poyun's lips trembled, too overwhelmed with emotion to respond.

"Ye'er… Ye'er!"

Huo Rulie's two cries, as if uttered in a dream, were followed by him stumbling forward and collapsing to his knees before the profound crystals where Huo Ye lay. As he drew near, he felt Huo Ye's life aura with even greater clarity, so overcome with emotion that he could scarcely trust his senses. He reached out, gently placing his hand on Huo Ye's body. As he probed, he found himself utterly stunned once more, unable to comprehend the reality before him for a long time.

Not only had his vitality surged a hundredfold, but he distinctly felt his blood flowing, his internal organs stirring… he could even sense the presence of his meridians!

"Father, is your son… truly not… dreaming?" Huo Ye asked, his face adorned with a smile—a genuine, heartfelt smile that Huo Rulie had not witnessed in a thousand years.

Huo Rulie's body trembled violently. He then raised a hand and delivered a forceful slap to his own face.

*Slap!*

The resounding slap echoed for miles. Despite being a Divine Sovereign, Huo Rulie's right cheek turned bright red. He clutched his face, feeling the sharp pain, and tears instantly streamed down his cheeks. He then began to sob uncontrollably, like a child.

"This is real… This is actually real… Ye'er…"

Overwhelmed by tears and extreme emotion, he struggled to articulate a complete sentence for a long time.

"This… this is truly a miracle," Huo Poyun murmured, then looked at Yun Che, sighing deeply. "Brother Yun, you are simply… an unparalleled prodigy."

Only then did Huo Rulie finally recall Yun Che's presence. He turned abruptly, seeing Yun Che squatting, his face etched with exhaustion, clearly having expended immense energy. Huo Rulie vigorously rubbed his eyes, his voice still trembling: "Young Yun, you… you… Ye'er… he… truly…"

Huo Rulie was utterly incoherent with excitement, likely unsure of what he was even trying to say. Yun Che simply stated, "Sect Master Huo has already confirmed it. Please rest assured, Brother Ye is recovering remarkably well, and his life is now completely out of danger. I only need to administer two more treatments using the same method. Afterward, with the aid of common healing spiritual medicines, Brother Ye will gradually recover and be fully healed within two to three years."

"Ah…" Huo Rulie's mouth fell open. The stinging sensation on his face confirmed this was no dream, yet the sheer magnitude of the surprise left him feeling as if he were still in a dream. He parted his lips several times, almost instinctively asking, "Then… then… will he be able to… marry and have children?"

The potential end of his bloodline had been the greatest sorrow of his life.

Yun Che tapped his nose, then slowly replied, "Sect Master Huo might not have heard me clearly just now. I said 'fully healed,' 'fully healed'! And if he's fully healed… then of course there will be no issue."

"Heh… heh… hehe… hahaha… heh…" Huo Rulie's body hunched over, and he laughed like a madman.

"Master, Senior Brother Huo Ye, this is amazing! Simply amazing!" Huo Poyun exclaimed, his eyes also glistening with genuine tears of joy. Being closest to Huo Rulie, he had personally witnessed the immense suffering both Huo Rulie and Huo Ye had silently borne over the years.

If Huo Ye could truly make a full recovery, it would not just be a rebirth for him, but for Huo Rulie as well.

"However," Yun Che continued, "I hope Sect Master Huo can keep my treatment of Brother Ye's injuries a secret. Otherwise, it could potentially lead to significant trouble."

Huo Rulie instantly nodded vigorously like a pecking chicken. "Yes! Yes, yes! Secret, absolutely a secret!" He was currently so overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude towards Yun Che that he could barely articulate it, readily agreeing to anything. "If I, Huo Rulie, utter even half a word about this, may I be struck down by divine thunder!"

"Rest assured, Brother Yun, I, Huo Poyun, will never breathe a word of this," Huo Poyun affirmed with a firm nod.

"Furthermore, there is one piece of less favorable news, for which Sect Master Huo should be mentally prepared," Yun Che stated calmly.

Huo Rulie froze, his expression immediately turning anxious.

"I am confident that Brother Ye's body will fully recover within three years, becoming just like a normal person's. However, his profound energy… is fated not to recover immediately. Profound veins, unlike other aspects of the body, become extremely slow to heal if they have withered for too long. Brother Ye will only be able to resume cultivating profound energy after at least thirty years."

The moment Yun Che finished speaking, a long silence fell. Huo Rulie's mouth hung open, and the expression on his face wasn't one of regret or disappointment, but rather profound excitement. "You… you mean… Ye'er… he… he can cultivate profound energy again!?"

"Uh, of course," Yun Che nodded. "Although Brother Ye's profound veins have been severely damaged and withered for a long time, their foundation wasn't entirely destroyed. I have managed to awaken them barely. For anyone else, there would likely be no hope, but Brother Ye possesses the Golden Crow bloodline, and… with Sect Master Huo's capabilities, various high-grade profound crystals can be easily acquired. With Brother Ye's gradually recovering Golden Crow bloodline combined with these high-grade profound crystals, his profound veins will certainly recover in thirty years."

"…Hmph…" Huo Rulie's chest heaved violently. If anyone else had uttered such words, he would have dismissed them outright. But standing before Huo Ye in this moment, he would believe anything Yun Che said, no matter how incredible. He drew a long breath, then lunged forward again towards Huo Ye, exclaiming with overwhelming emotion, "Ye'er, did you hear that?! You're going to make a full recovery, and in just thirty years, you'll be able to cultivate profound energy again… Did you hear that?"

*For residents of the God Realm, thirty years must seem quite brief. Here I was, thinking it would be a devastating blow.*

Huo Ye opened his mouth, meeting Yun Che's gaze. "Brother Yun… I have no way to repay your incredible kindness in restoring me."

Yun Che, however, replied, "There's no need for thanks. Your injury was caused by my Master, and even achieving this much, I can hardly compensate for the suffering you've endured over the years. I only ask… that you harbor less resentment towards my Master."

Huo Ye, however, shook his head gently but resolutely. "No, I have never resented your Master. Back then, I was young and headstrong, completely ignorant of the terror of the Divine Master Realm. I secretly approached, eager to witness the true form of the ancient Horned Dragon… Everything was my own doing; your Master is not to blame at all. I tried to persuade my father many times, but he had completely lost his reason back then… It should be I who apologizes to your Master and to Senior Ice Cloud."

Yun Che was silent.

"Yes, yes, yes, Ye'er is right," Huo Rulie affirmed, nodding repeatedly. "Indeed, I completely lost my reason and made a grave mistake back then. Ye'er, as long as you get well, forget about apologizing in person; I'd gladly give them eight hundred kowtows. Now, Ye'er, please stop talking and get some good rest."

"No…" Huo Ye continued to shake his head, speaking softly. "After all these years, for the first time… I feel alive… Let me… savor this feeling a little longer…"

That single sentence caused Huo Rulie's entire body to tremble violently. He bowed his head, his shoulders shaking, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

"Brother Poyun, let's step outside," Yun Che said, rising to his feet.

"Very well."