[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-the-sky-fell":3,"chapter-after-the-sky-fell-after-the-sky-fell-chapter-817":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},2281673,4462,"Chapter 817: Destined for Me","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-817",817,"\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhang Fanyin also realized that the physical Buddha statue of Tianlong Temple had drawn powerful enemies; she immediately grew alert and said, “Li Yi, quickly hide this physical Buddha statue before anyone with ill intent sees it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Easy to say, but this physical Buddha statue contains Tianlong power, shaking the space—just approaching is dangerous; to store it in a storage magic treasure, you must wait until its power calms down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi felt that power and still dared not draw near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this physical Buddha statue’s power was passively triggered, unconscious and uncontrolled, so it wouldn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its exposure was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the chanting echoed, Buddhist light suddenly flared—the first to arrive above the ruins of Tianlong Temple was a kasaya, upon which stood a bald monk with hands clasped in prayer, his face radiating compassion; the monk appeared around thirty, motionless yet like a great Buddha, his aura vast and awe-inspiring, while beside him three other monks in kasayas followed, their auras equally formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the great virtuous monks of Xiangguo Temple—they arrived so quickly,” Zhang Fanyin murmured, her expression shifting slightly, clearly recognizing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This humble monk, Liao Kong, greets you two lay practitioners,” the lead monk bowed with great courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Li Yi and Zhang Fanyin knew these men meant no good, so they gave no friendly expression and offered no reply, remaining watchful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Liao Kong, the worldly physical body of Tianlong Guangli Bodhisattva—rumors were true; this statue truly lies within Tianlong Temple. We searched for centuries and found nothing, yet now it has appeared today. This statue is destined for our Tianlong Temple; we must take it back today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Kong had also seen the physical Buddha statue, but he sensed the lingering Tianlong power—otherwise, the two lay practitioners who arrived first would have already taken it, and it wouldn’t have waited until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Liao Kong’s gaze lingered on Li Yi; he sensed great divine power within this man, though unmanifested—if he struck, it would be earth-shattering, not to be underestimated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Xiangguo Temple dares to demand the return of Tianlong Temple’s physical Buddha? How arrogant! I refuse,” boomed a coarse voice, like a lion’s roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a massive, muscular bald giant wielding a Chanzhang  appeared in the sky, stepping upon Buddhist light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him followed several formidable warrior monks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Bu Huai Master of Jin Gang Chan Temple,” Liao Kong recognized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One of my ancestral masters once trained at Tianlong Temple; this physical Buddha statue has deep ties to Jin Gang Chan Temple. Today, I shall take it back to our temple to resolve this karmic debt for my ancestor,” said Bu Huai, his booming voice shaking heaven and earth, making heads spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Kong showed no anger, only smiling: “Whether this physical Buddha statue returns to Xiangguo Temple or is taken by Master Bu Huai to Jin Gang Chan Temple cannot be decided by mere words—everything follows destiny.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I came because the physical Buddha guided me here to find my destiny. Xiangguo Temple, depart swiftly—don’t provoke my Golden Vajra wrath, or I shall deliver you all to liberation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Bu Huai had a fiery temper; he glared at them, aura brimming with murderous intent, truly like a wrathful Vajra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Master Bu Huai wishes to take this physical Buddha statue, even if I agree, these two lay practitioners surely will not,” said Liao Kong, clasping his hands, his gaze turning to Li Yi and Zhang Fanyin nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sought to divert the trouble toward Bu Huai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wished to clash with this reckless warrior monk, lest others seize the advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you two lay practitioners also want this physical Buddha statue?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Huai then fixed his gaze on Li Yi; though he bore the fierce visage of a Vajra, he was not truly foolish—he too sensed Li Yi’s extraordinary nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To claim this Buddha statue required not only strength, but also influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without powerful backing, even if you took the statue back, you could not hold it long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi was no monk, merely a lay cultivator of the secular world; even if his cultivation was profound, he posed the least threat—if possible, best to drive him away first. Li Yi coldly said: “This physical Buddha statue was found by me; it is destined for me—it belongs to me. You two bald monks rushed here the moment you sensed this phenomenon, thinking to seize it for yourselves? Pure fantasy. If you’re wise, leave now—or don’t leave at all. Stay here and keep Tianlong Temple’s ruins company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he immediately drew forth the Red Gold Shattered Star Spear, swung it casually—red-gold divine light erupted, instantly extinguishing Buddhist light, cleaving the heavens; the terrifying edge sent shivers down spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely this casual strike revealed power that startled both Liao Kong and Bu Huai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impressive cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Huai couldn’t help but roar: “But lay practitioner, you are no monk—this physical Buddha statue carries too heavy a karmic burden; you cannot bear it. I speak kindly to warn you—don’t get entangled in this, lest you lose your life for nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi replied: “I speak kindly too, you bald monks—leave now, or die beneath my spear. Your own death is trivial, but if you bring great enemies upon your temple and end up like Tianlong Temple, the cost will be too great.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stubborn fool—I’ll kill you!” Bu Huai exploded in rage; his primordial spirit flared, revealing a Vajra form, and he swung his Chanzhang  down toward Li Yi’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body and spirit united, Vajra power erupted—its might was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi, new to the Fan Realm, did not yet know the strength of its cultivators; he seized this chance to test his own rank—could he stand against these men?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, all sixty major acupoints resonated; five-colored light surged; the Red Gold Shattered Star Spear in his hand erupted with boundless divine radiance, converging into an unstoppable force to meet the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven and earth trembled; the residual force swept outward, as if everything around would be destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at that moment, the physical Buddha statue radiated Buddhist light, enveloping all, shielding the ruins of Tianlong Temple—even as the shockwaves surged, the temple ruins remained untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, during Tianlong Temple’s peak, this physical Buddha statue alone could repel countless powerful foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet no one knew why this temple, with such a mighty physical Buddha statue in its care, still fell, reduced to wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the clash, Bu Huai’s face changed instantly; his body was violently thrown backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his Vajra power, he could not withstand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his Chanzhang , struck by red-gold divine light, now bore a massive notch, with cracks spreading across its surface—if they clashed again, his Chanzhang  would surely shatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s all? With such strength, you dare to act tough? Today, I’ll send all you bald monks on your way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi had tested his opponent’s mettle; the man was indeed strong, surpassing Mahayana cultivators and great demons—but only slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing him was no challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, he gripped the Red Gold Shattered Star Spear and charged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bold indeed! You truly think I can’t kill you?” Bu Huai roared, his body glowing golden, muscles swelling, Vajra power intensifying further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had merely tested the waters before; in true life-or-death combat, he might not lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good—they’re fighting,” observed the Xiangguo Temple monks watching nearby, their expressions gleeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whichever side won or lost, it benefited them; Liao Kong’s trick of diverting trouble was brilliant—though Bu Huai wasn’t truly foolish, his fiery temper made him easy to provoke.\u003C\u002Fp>",1265,"2026-06-20T01:27:08.613Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cbcbdac99c879268df62e9cd2b40b0e8a5917bbb8fb67b44887c092006e78beb","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-818","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-816",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-the-sky-fell-cover.jpg"]