uh, wasnt the purple python guarding his home planet for the fruits? why is he suddenly back? also, didnt su ping grt an ascendant state guard from his master? where'd she go?

Isn't he supposed to battle at least once a month to maintain his floor? Since he's been gone for 4 months, he should have to restart from the 0th floor again, right??

Is it just me that feels like the writing style suddenly changed in the last 2 chapters?