[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-the-sky-fell":3,"chapter-after-the-sky-fell-after-the-sky-fell-chapter-184":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","After the Sky Fell",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2281040,4462,"Chapter 184","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-184",184,"\u003Cp>In the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi returned to the training base again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his mind still replayed the incident with Ning Wu, for it had made Li Yi realize that criminals would not reform just because the Investigation Bureau offered them a chance to reduce their sentences—these people were all potential threats, highly likely to commit crimes again in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arrived at the internal hospital of the training base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After asking a nurse, he learned that Lin Yue was recuperating in Ward One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was familiar with that ward—he had once lain there for a long time after being injured, and now it was Lin Jie’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi reached the ward door and knocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is it?” Lin Yue’s strong, clear voice came from inside—she was recovering well, with no serious issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Jie, it’s me, Li Yi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Yi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, a figure darted forward, and the door swung open—Lin Yue, dressed in a hospital gown, stared at Li Yi with wide, startled, delighted eyes, then eagerly pulled him into a hug and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where have you been hiding? You had me worried for so long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Jie, stop—it’s hard to breathe,” Li Yi said, feeling a gentle suffocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue showed no hesitation toward Li Yi; she grinned and said, “So now you finally come to visit? Why didn’t you tell me when you went to the danger zone? Leaving me behind all alone—how dare you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Jie, I didn’t mean to—I really had to go to the danger zone for something. Lin Jie, I heard you killed Wei Bin—is that true?” Li Yi’s voice came from within her embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of Wei Bin, Lin Yue grew angry; she released Li Yi and said, “I killed him. That guy was a real threat—he stormed into the training base and started killing anyone he saw, trying to steal a marvel. I was training inside the marvel cultivation room when I heard the commotion and fought him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Bin truly lived up to his reputation as a vagrant from the Ruined District—he was incredibly strong. I had just broken through to Spiritual Awareness, and in our first clash, I was at a disadvantage. He nearly killed me with his Guiding Technique. Luckily, I adjusted in time, used the fist techniques you taught me, and fought him for a long time, waiting until his Guiding Technique reached its limit and his energy was drained, then I landed a single punch that shattered his skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though just a simple sentence, Li Yi could sense the danger within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jie had just broken through to Spiritual Awareness and fought a life-or-death battle against Wei Bin, who wielded Guiding Technique. Under normal circumstances, she should have lost—winning must have cost her dearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, but honestly, Wei Bin died pretty foolishly—he didn’t know I’d also learned Guiding Technique. I’m not skilled at it, but I know its weakness: it’s hard to maintain energy flow for long. So when facing a Guiding Technique user, you can’t rush—it’s all about dragging it out, waiting until their energy runs dry and their strength plummets. That’s when you turn the tide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue had a bold heart; even recalling the battle, she showed no fear, only excitement, eager to boast to Li Yi about her victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi nodded in deep agreement: “You’re right. We have fist techniques—we’re built for prolonged fights. Guiding Technique trades your body’s cosmic energy for short bursts of power—it’s not suited for long battles. Master this, and you master the key to victory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. After this fight, I gained a lot—I now have confidence facing Yang Yilong,” Lin Yue said proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing a Spiritual Awareness just after breaking through—that record alone was worth boasting about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yang Yilong’s been released. He’s now hunting supernatural creatures in the danger zone—he probably won’t have time to seek revenge soon, but we still can’t let our guard down,” Li Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now I’m Spiritual Awareness too—I’m not afraid if he comes looking for trouble. By the way, Li Yi, where did you go? You disappeared for over twenty days—I was terrified something happened to you,” Lin Yue asked, concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi replied, “I trained in Ghost Street. I spent some time cultivating, so I was delayed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not mention the existence of the Four Seas and Eight Zones—it involved too many complex matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. No wonder I felt your strength has grown again, and your aura is heavier with killing intent,” Lin Yue nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, I gained some opportunities during my training. I brought you some medicines from outside our world—they’re excellent for healing.” Li Yi immediately pulled out a healing elixir, then two white ghost bamboos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elixir? I’ve seen some before, but never like this.” Lin Yue picked it up, sniffed it, and felt a refreshing, soothing sensation throughout her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was undoubtedly an extraordinary elixir—eating it would greatly benefit the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, she extended her pink tongue and licked it lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a touch of the medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Lin Yue felt her blood and qi replenished, her complexion slightly flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good stuff—I’ll try it.” Lin Yue opened her mouth and swallowed the elixir whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as it landed in her stomach, she felt a heavy sinking sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, her five viscera and six bowels were enveloped by a gentle energy, being nourished and healed—though slowly, slower than supernatural water, yet the effect lasted much longer and repaired gradually, ideal for convalescence. Besides, she sensed her body beginning another wave of evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This elixir is called the Five Viscera Great Refinement Pill. It strengthens the five viscera and six bowels, enhances bodily functions, and heals internal injuries. Its effect lasts a full month, though cultivators absorb it faster—probably ten days is enough.” Li Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was thanks to Rong Niang’s carefulness—she had labeled every elixir with seals containing descriptions and instructions, to prevent Li Yi from accidentally taking the wrong one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. No wonder I feel my physical condition improved. This pill must be very precious,” Lin Jie said, blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi smiled: “For healing you, what’s precious or not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re so good to me—I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you,” Lin Yue laughed. “By the way, what are these two white bamboos? Decorative plants for the bedside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then picked up the two white ghost bamboos and swung them through the air, making a whooshing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re ghost bamboos—also from outside our world. Legend says one bamboo represents one year of life. But for the living, using it consumes it, granting only half a year of extended life. I risked my life to grab some, thinking you were sick—maybe they’d help your recovery—and brought two along.” Li Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue gasped and immediately dropped the ghost bamboos: “What? This thing extends life? Is that real?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s real,” Li Yi nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unbelievable—it’s a treasure that extends life! Using it on me would be such a waste. Even half a year is extremely precious—I can’t accept this, Li Yi, take it back.” Lin Yue stared at the ghost bamboos, then refused the gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi said, “Lin Jie, cultivators live long—two hundred years or more. A ghost bamboo that only extends life by half a year shouldn’t be considered especially precious, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How can you say that? We cultivators live long, but most people aren’t cultivators. Do you think everyone has cultivation talent? The Heaven’s Collapse was only ten years ago—ten years ago, there were countless elderly from the End-Era who desperately wanted to become cultivators to extend their lives. But their bodies were too aged, their lives nearly over—they died with regrets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If something could extend their life—even a year, half a year—it could change their fate, let them regain potential, continue cultivating, and survive the hardest time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue gave Li Yi a look and explained the value of the ghost bamboo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So it’s actually quite useful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi said, “But I have more of these. Lin Jie, how about we find a way to sell them? I don’t need to extend my life—my parents are dormant, but they’re cultivators, still young, with long lifespans. Selling them for funds would greatly help our cultivation now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sell them?” Lin Yue paused, then was enlightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing only extends life by half a year—useless to young cultivators. Though precious, it’s a nuisance—who’d care about half a year or a year? And now, with Tianchang City full of dangers, improving strength is urgent. Holding onto this does nothing but waste it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right—we should sell them. And we should get a high price,” Lin Yue said immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi said, “But I don’t have a selling channel. Do you know anyone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know a few people who might be interested. Leave these two ghost bamboos with me—I’ll find buyers for you. I’ll make sure you get top price,” Lin Yue said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good items never go unsold, but getting a high price requires connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll leave it to you, Lin Jie,” Li Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue laughed: “It’s just a small thing—no trouble at all. By the way, I’ve got another thing to tell you. Didn’t you teach me the White Bone Regeneration Method to break illusions? I succeeded. Unfortunately, I didn’t gain a cultivation technique like you did, but I did gain some opportunities—my cultivation value rose to three hundred percent. Remember, in the marvel energy field, mine was only one hundred twenty percent—this nearly doubled it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s great—congratulations, Lin Jie,” Li Yi smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue rolled her eyes: “I just had a small opportunity. You’re insane—you reached four hundred twenty percent, at least five or six times your original value. But recently, someone else broke free from the illusion too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who?” Li Yi was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Lin Yue had broken the illusion by cheating with the White Bone Regeneration Method. Without guidance, others found it extremely hard to break free on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That investigator, Daoist Pete. Just two days ago, he broke free using only his own willpower. His cultivation value skyrocketed—he was at one hundred eighty percent before. Guess how much it is now?” Lin Yue said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could I guess?” Li Yi shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue said, with astonishment: “Daoist Pete’s cultivation value is now over five hundred percent—tripled. It even surpasses yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Over five hundred percent?” Li Yi was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was too extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But quickly, Li Yi understood—Daoist Pete was a natural genius. His base was too weak—he’d only reached four hundred twenty percent by multiplying his original value five or six times with the White Bone Contemplation Technique. But Pete had a strong foundation—he didn’t even need the White Bone Contemplation Technique. He broke through the illusion by his own strength and completed his transformation independently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of effort and talent was something Li Yi could never envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Daoist Pete is truly a genius—the first to break free from the illusion by his own power, tripling his cultivation value. If I’m right, he’ll break through to Spiritual Awareness soon. Then the Investigation Bureau will have a Spiritual Awareness expert on site—the situation might improve.” Lin Yue’s tone held admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Yi said: “Lin Jie, speaking of the situation, before I came, Engineer Zheng suggested we form a team to go on missions together. What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Form a team? That’s a good idea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue became interested: “In this situation, forming a team is the only way to survive. If Engineer Zheng leads it, even better—we’d have the Investigation Bureau’s backing. Everything becomes easier: hunting supernatural creatures, dealing with Yang Yilong, even cultivation—after all, only the Investigation Bureau has marvel cultivation rooms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But forming a team means going on missions—there’s danger,” Li Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue said: “I understand your concern, but the benefits outweigh the risks. Have you heard of the Cross-Borderers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. They’re cultivators trying to find new worlds and escape Earth’s dangers,” Li Yi nodded briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue said seriously: “You clearly know something. I recently visited my master and learned about the Cross-Borderers. For ordinary cultivators to join the Cross-Border Plan, there’s a threshold—the best way is to join the Investigation Bureau, earn merit, and then be selected as a Cross-Borderer. Such a massive plan—do you think ordinary cultivators could pull it off?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean the authorities are running this?” Li Yi said gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. It’s a joint international plan. Without national financial and material support, crossing borders is a joke. If we join the Investigation Bureau as external combat personnel, earn enough merit, and reach sufficient strength, we can be recommended as Cross-Borderer candidates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, the Golden Academy has opened admissions, and each city’s Investigation Bureau holds one or two recommendation slots—this is extremely important for any cultivator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Yi, the Heaven’s Collapse might happen again. If we want to control our own fate, we must push forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue gripped Li Yi’s shoulders firmly: “I want us to carve out a future together. Time is running out. If I ever get to cross over, I want to take you with me—I won’t leave you behind on this dangerous Earth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi hadn’t expected Lin Yue to want to become a Cross-Borderer—she’d once been cautious, unwilling to join the Investigation Bureau, preferring quiet cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, recent changes had made peace impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing an uncertain future, everyone wanted to fight for a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we form a team, we need trustworthy, strong teammates. So far, it’s just you, me, and Engineer Zheng—too few,” Li Yi thought for a moment and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Engineer Zheng is essential—he handles communication with the Investigation Bureau. Even if his strength is weak, it doesn’t matter. Your strength and mine are enough to form a team. The only missing roles are a sniper and a logistics specialist,” Lin Yue said immediately. “About the sniper—I don’t know anyone. Li Yi, you trained at the base—do you know any good snipers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi thought and said: “There is one person, but I’m not close to him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who?” Lin Yue asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yuan Mingjin,” Li Yi said, recalling a highly skilled sniper he’d met in Training Zone One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue said: “I’ll ask Fan Zhi later—see if she knows Yuan Mingjin.”\u003C\u002Fp>",2384,"2026-06-20T01:26:56.586Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","aa2d2cbb215903ce695f2baee6b17b37fe9d159700c6cae7d2fe440081ef0fa6","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-185","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-183",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-the-sky-fell-cover.jpg"]