As time passed, his soul mended itself more and more with the help of the Empress and Azir. As it did so, his thoughts became clearer and clearer. His faculties began to repair, and although they were nowhere near full capability yet, he could think more coherently now.
With this improved ability to think came the answer to his question. Clearly, it can only be the case that his soul was fragmented in two.
Part of his soul had been transferred back to Earth, to his actual body. When he encountered the Elite Guard, every single instance of damage he took from him must have scattered parts of his soul, sending the fragments to dissipate into the air.
These faint traces must have been collected before they dissipated, and concentrated. Only that could explain how he seemed to be simultaneously present in Earth and Masteria. It was not as if he could be continuously forced in the game pod and taken out repeatedly.
