Could it be that this Heavenly Destiny Star Plate is exactly what Han Yan needs? Everyone turned their eyes towards Han Yan. Now they understood that the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate Han Yan needed was different from an ordinary one.

Han Yan also showed a surprised expression; this Heavenly Destiny Star Plate is entirely different from the ones Huayue and the others have, but it wasn’t what she needed either. If her Heavenly Destiny Star Plate is seen as a Divine Artifact, then the Star Plates Huayue and the others possess are Magic Artifacts, and Ye Yanran’s one lies between the two, equivalent to a Demigod Artifact.

Han Yan recalled that when she was reborn and woke up, the first piece of the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate inexplicably appeared on her body through a lucky Blood Recognition. However, there was no hindrance at the time, why has Ye Yanran’s piece caused her life force to wane like a thread? What’s the reason behind this?

Operating the Divine Martial Refining Soul Technique, Han Yan directed her Divine Sense towards the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate to investigate.

Inside the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate, a mysterious aura continued to fluctuate and rotate. A drop of fresh blood was suspended within, no doubt it belonged to Ye Yanran.

Han Yan knew that most Divine Artifacts could be recognized by the Blood Dripping Method. Once successful, the drop of fresh blood would fully integrate into it, merging completely. If unsuccessful, it would be like unintentionally dripping blood, without much hindrance.

Yet now, that drop of fresh blood neither integrated into the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate nor was shielded outside, but was trapped within. Terrifyingly, using that drop of fresh blood as a medium, the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate had established a profound connection with Ye Yanran, continuously drawing strands of Life Force from her into it.

Backlash! Han Yan immediately understood. The reason Ye Yanran’s vitality was continuously waning and depleting was because of the backlash from her failed recognition attempt with the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate!

Han Yan had never heard of such an incident, nor did she know how this Heavenly Destiny Star Plate was refined to possess a backlash ability. Ye Yanran’s strength was too weak; maybe her Guardian of the Gods’ bloodline was too thin, so she couldn’t gain recognition and suffered a backlash.

Finally identifying the source of Ye Yanran’s waning vitality, Han Yan breathed a sigh of relief and began pondering a solution.

"Han Yan." Ye Yanran continued to speak, oblivious to the relaxed expression on Han Yan’s face.

"Hmm?" Han Yan responded instinctively.

"Promise me, if you ever get the chance, help me bring my mother back. My great-grandfather is seriously injured this time, likely with dire consequences, and I can only rely on you." Ye Yanran said.

Though she still had a faint smile on her face, everyone could hear that she was leaving her last words.

Life was steadily ebbing away from her body, her face pale as paper, haggard like someone terminally ill. Yet, on this face was a serene smile, like a flower about to wither but still releasing its last beauty.

Even though Huayue and the others hadn’t spent much time with Ye Yanran, they had been together for some time since their first encounter in Xiaoyang City. Seeing her withering like a flower, an inexplicable sadness welled up in their hearts.

"Stop rushing to say your last words; you won’t die." Han Yan said calmly.

"You don’t need to comfort me. I won’t live much longer anyway, as long as you promise me." Ye Yanran shook her head and said.

"Do you think I’m someone who comforts others? You came to seek revenge and almost got slapped to death by me several times. Have I ever comforted you?" Han Yan said with frustration.

"Uh..." Ye Yanran looked at Han Yan pitifully, suddenly feeling an urge to spit blood: I’m about to die, and even if you don’t comfort me, must you use my past mistakes to prick me? If you really want to prick me, shouldn’t you wait for me to die first? Who knows, you might revive me with anger.

Han Yan ignored Ye Yanran’s sorrowful gaze, drew the Cold Sky Sword a few inches, and lightly touched the blade with her finger. A drop of red blood appeared at her fingertip and began to drip towards the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate.

"What are you doing?" Ye Yanran jumped up in shock, suddenly gaining strength, and grabbed Han Yan’s arm.

"What else can I do? Your strength is insufficient to win the Star Plate’s recognition, leading to the recognition failure and backlash. I don’t intend to take advantage of you, but to save you, I must make it recognize someone." Han Yan explained simply.

"Have you reached the Sword Saint Realm?" Ye Yanran asked.

Han Yan thought for a moment, then shook her head and added: "But I’ve reached the Great Sword Master; only a step away from Sword Saint."

"A step away is still not the Sword Saint. No, absolutely not. I’m in this situation because I didn’t follow my great-grandmother’s will; you mustn’t take risks." Ye Yanran said firmly, holding Han Yan’s arm tightly. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Han Yan, don’t rush; perhaps there’s another way." Huayue, always calm, also advised upon understanding Han Yan’s intention.

Don’t underestimate the step between Great Sword Master and Sword Saint; it’s worlds apart. Ye Yanran couldn’t gain this Heavenly Destiny Star Plate’s recognition and suffered backlash; Han Yan might not succeed either. He didn’t want Han Yan to take risks.

"Why don’t you let me try first?" Zirong knew Han Yan’s decisive character and didn’t try to persuade her, but instead stepped forward.

"Let me do it. I’m fortunate; I survived last time despite severe injuries, and my strength surged. I’m the best choice to try." Tang Bufan also stepped up.

"Hey, I say, how come every time there’s a good chance I end up last? I should get the first try this time." Jiang Yuzhe boldly squeezed past and stood before them.

Seeing the eagerness of Huayue and the others, Ye Yanran’s eyes glistened with tears. She understood that this wasn’t any opportunity-seizing, but rather risking their lives. The sole purpose was to prevent Han Yan from taking risks.

Having such companions and friends, how fortunate Han Yan was!

Seeing Han Yan’s fingertip dripping blood, Ye Yanran suddenly smiled again. Indeed, having a friend like Han Yan, wasn’t she just as fortunate?

(The weather is getting hotter; everyone, be prepared for the heat and avoid sunstroke, be mindful of sun protection when going out, and don’t get tanned. Stay healthy and beautiful. Love you all during the daytime.)