Ling Tianyu's clone is achieving completion; it's merely a matter of time. Four months is the minimum time required, and once the physical body is complete, it signifies Ling Tianyu's reemergence in the world.
Indeed, he committed suicide, and his soul shattered, but everyone overlooked something. Dengzhou and the others forgot it, those two old fellows also missed a step.
That's when Ling Tianyu accepted the Heavenly Lotus Root, his soul was already undying and indestructible. Even if it shattered, it would automatically heal. Otherwise, how would Ling Tianyu dare to commit suicide?
Although Ling Tianyu had no choice at the time, the hope of escaping was very slim. With his character, he would fight to the death, rather than leave himself behind.
Duan Yanran was in their hands; he couldn't fight. He had no choice but to first protect his fiancée, and then wait for his soul to heal to reappear in the world.
