The Starry Elder was, of course, aware it was not yet the time; otherwise, he would not have come.
Before coming, he calculated that there were still three hundred and one tribulations' time to go before it matured.
"I have come to request the matured item from the last time." The Starry Elder sought the three Spirit Nether Grasses harvested during the last one hundred thousand and one tribulations, hoping there were still some left. If not, there truly was no other way.
If he couldn't save Duan Yanran's life, aside from future events, just as for his disciple, knowing this, would definitely seek mad revenge. Not just killing Hong Yan would suffice; he would annihilate the forces behind her. All forces related to Hong Yan's side would have to be destroyed.
The sole purpose was — to accompany in death.
In Ling Tianyu's heart, Duan Yanran held a place akin to life itself, valued even more than his own.
No matter what, he had to bring her back to life.