Saving my master is a tall order—it’s practically a fool’s errand. The only hope lies in becoming stronger myself. But can my master wait that long?
Meng Fan believed he would eventually stand on equal footing with the Demon Venerable, and surpassing him was merely a matter of time. However, he had no idea how long that "eventually" would be. This was why he had been so impatient to ask Ancestor Yipin this question. If he could be given a concrete timeframe, he could strive for it with every fiber of his being.
"Within the Blood Soul Banner of the Blood Soul Demon Venerable, your master’s soul is incomplete. After all, his Heavenly Soul is not there. This is both a blessing and a curse. If his soul were whole, with your master's capability, he could endure in the Blood Soul Banner for a thousand years without issue. But as it is incomplete, he can hold on for at most a century. That is only if the Blood Soul Demon Venerable does not specifically target him. If he were to be targeted, he wouldn't even last a day."
Chapter 214