This is precisely why Ye Fan chose Ziyun Zhenren.
This task demanded a highly stable output of true qi, which meant the person providing it had to be… well, at least mentally sound.
If he had chosen the Second Elder or Master Xiyan, who knew what bizarre ideas they might suddenly conjure up? No one could handle that.
Li Tiangou and A’da had higher cultivation, but they were currently occupied elsewhere and not within the sect.
In the end, there was no other option but to have other elders assist Ziyun Zhenren in channeling true qi.
However, this meant Ziyun Zhenren first had to filter and fuse their true qi within her body, leading to considerable waste.
But there was simply no other way at the moment…
Every time Ziyun Zhenren’s true qi was nearing depletion, Ye Fan would pause, and then a crowd of elders would surround her to help her ‘regenerate mana’.
After a few such attempts, Ziyun Zhenren began to falter.
After all, people weren’t machines.
Using another person's true qi was also a significant burden on one's own body.
It was akin to forcibly taking a blue pill during… certain activities.
Once or twice was manageable.
But constantly doing this, anyone would buckle under the strain…
After another pause, Ziyun Zhenren sat on the ground, looking utterly exhausted and gasping for air.
Her face was considerably paler than before, and large beads of sweat continuously dripped down her cheeks.
"My good disciple… can we take a break for now?" Ziyun Zhenren asked weakly.
Her gaze towards Ye Fan was now filled with a hint of dread.
She felt terrible at the moment.
Her entire body felt limp, stars were dancing before her eyes, and she felt utterly drained…
"Master, just hold on a little longer," Ye Fan said with a frown. "At least let’s finish this set of array patterns, otherwise all our previous efforts will be in vain."
"But I’m truly so tired…" Ziyun Zhenren pleaded. "I feel like I’m about to die any moment…"
"Master, please just endure a bit longer," Ye Fan felt a bit embarrassed. "There are only three more array patterns to go."
Hearing this, Ziyun Zhenren’s body trembled.
For every additional array pattern Ye Fan drew, she had to provide even more true qi than the last.
This meant she had to endure even greater torment.
"Can’t we really… wait?" Ziyun Zhenren asked again.
"No," Ye Fan shook his head.
Ziyun Zhenren was devastated.
*I’m so worn out that I can barely move, and you still want to squeeze more out of me?*
*Don’t you have any compassion for your master?!*
*Even when shearing sheep, you don’t keep shearing the same one, do you?!*
*Traitorous disciple!*
*A true traitor!*
…
By the time these three days of drawing array patterns were completed, the sky had already darkened.
And Ziyun Zhenren had completely collapsed.
It was the Twelfth Elder who carried her back to Ziyun Hall.
Lying on the bed for less than a minute, Ziyun Zhenren was already fast asleep.
There was no other way.
After being tormented by Ye Fan all day, she was simply too exhausted.
"Ye Fan…" the Twelfth Elder asked with some concern, "Will Sect Leader suffer any long-term effects from this?"
Forcibly draining spiritual energy placed a heavy burden on a cultivator’s body.
Not to mention Ziyun Zhenren had been through this more than once or twice today.
Furthermore, throughout the entire process, she had to continuously absorb and convert the true qi channeled by the other elders.
"Don't worry, she'll be fine," Ye Fan explained. "However, we'll need to change people tomorrow, or something truly will go wrong."
"Change people?" The Twelfth Elder’s heart skipped a beat. "You mean…?"
"Twelfth Elder, your cultivation is similar to Master's. Tomorrow, I'll have to trouble you," Ye Fan replied.
The Twelfth Elder looked at Ye Fan in disbelief, her beautiful eyes filled with horror!
She suddenly wished she could slap herself hard!
Three days later.
As the final array pattern was laid down, the Resurrection Grand Array was finally completed.
"Gulp."
The First Elder sat on the ground, ungracefully gasping for air.
"Thank you all for your hard work these past few days, seniors," Ye Fan said politely.
"Since everything is done, we'll be taking our leave now!"
All the elders, as if by prearrangement, turned and fled!
Over these three days, Ye Fan had exhausted them all!
Now, let alone seeing Ye Fan, even the thought of his name made their legs go weak.
Soon, only three people remained by the spirit field.
Ye Fan, Wang Yang, and the Little Demon Girl.
The Little Demon Girl had escaped unscathed because she cultivated demonic qi.
Wang Yang, on the other hand, was simply too weak.
"Senior Brother Ye, is this it? Is it finished?" Wang Yang asked nervously.
"Basically, yes," Ye Fan said, placing a demon core into the array’s source.
Afterward, Ye Fan had Wang Yang place the purple orb into the array’s eye and fill the pit with soil.
"Take these demon cores," Ye Fan grabbed another handful of demon cores and handed them to Wang Yang. "If the spirit field turns a dark gray in the future, replace one of the demon cores promptly."
"What about Yu'er…?" Wang Yang asked worriedly.
"I can't guarantee it will be a complete success," Ye Fan said, gently patting Wang Yang's shoulder. "If it goes smoothly, Zi Yu might be able to grow back."
This was his first time using a weakened version of the Resurrection Grand Array.
As for its actual effectiveness, he wasn’t entirely sure.
Although theoretically it should work, theory was still just theory.
Wang Yang blinked in confusion.
He had originally thought Ye Fan would use some unfathomably profound array formation to restore Zi Yu to human form.
Something that would involve a lot of flashy special effects, after which the bead would turn into a person.
But based on what Ye Fan was saying, it was more like planting crops?
So, was he planting seeds, and a wife would grow out of them later?
Never mind…
Regardless, as long as Yu'er was okay…
This was often how people were.
Although Ye Fan had stated it wasn't a guaranteed success, Wang Yang subconsciously ignored it.
In times of crisis, people tended to amplify even the slightest sliver of hope in their hearts.
"Also, take good care of this spirit field, and make sure nothing goes wrong," Ye Fan added.
The Resurrection Grand Array itself was a very fragile thing; even an ordinary person could easily destroy it.
If it were to be damaged by strong winds, heavy rain, or an earthquake, then even a deity couldn't save it.
"I understand!" Wang Yang nodded firmly. "I'll live here from now on!"
After a few more instructions, Ye Fan left with the Little Demon Girl.
"Sister Zi Yu is so pitiful…" the Little Demon Girl murmured. "I didn't expect even you couldn't help her."
"Actually, it's not completely hopeless," Ye Fan replied. "Perhaps Banana Lord could help with this matter."
"Him?" The Little Demon Girl clearly looked surprised.
"Although the power of the Tree of Life on him has been weakened countless times, it should be sufficient to help Zi Yu recover," Ye Fan nodded. "We'll have to make a trip to Ge Shan City."
"That's true…" The Little Demon Girl suddenly understood, nodding her head.
She suddenly remembered Banana Lord’s emotions when he first took form.
The tree that appeared in the room at that time gave her a feeling of boundless vitality!
Exaggerating a bit, even bringing a corpse there might resurrect it on the spot!
Suddenly!
Ye Fan's body swayed, and he slumped to the side!
The Little Demon Girl quickly steadied him.
Ye Fan's eyes were tightly shut, and his expression seemed to be one of great pain.
"Ye Fan, what's wrong? Don't scare me!"
However, no matter how the Little Demon Girl called out, Ye Fan didn't respond.