[Ding!]
[Your understanding of Life and Death has increased.]
Su Yen's brows twitched as a profound sense of vitality surged through his recovering body. His chest, once marred by a gaping hole, sealed seamlessly, and the profound fatigue that had gripped him vanished like a wisp of smoke.
Gasping for breath, he struggled to stand, his willpower defying the odds. With effort and determination, he managed to rise to his feet, his eyes fixated on the retreating old man. A small, knowing smile played upon his lips.
"There's a vast chasm between a Foundation Building realm and a Core Refining realm expert. It's almost unthinkable for a Foundation Building realm cultivator to challenge a Core Refining expert. But who am I?" Su Yen pondered, his resolve soaring to unfathomable heights.
Meanwhile, the old man, who had been strolling casually towards the Celestial Heavenly Sect, abruptly halted in his tracks.