[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-the-sky-fell":3,"chapter-after-the-sky-fell-after-the-sky-fell-chapter-864":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},2281720,4462,"Chapter 864: The Distant Gift","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-864",864,"\u003Cp>After arranging all the cultivators, Li Yi returned to his home in Tianchang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heping Financial Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The building was empty, the ground floor overgrown with weeds, several unknown trees thriving lushly—though little time had passed, it felt as if abandoned for over a decade, hard to imagine this had once been a high-tech skyscraper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because Earth’s spiritual energy concentration was too high; plants grew rapidly, and once neglected, even a city would be swiftly reclaimed by nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi glanced at it, briefly cast a spell, and swiftly cleared away the surrounding weeds and dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he tried to enter the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tightly closed main doors suddenly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, welcome home.” A woman’s voice rang out; a sleek, blue-haired simulated android appeared at the entrance, smiling sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhi Nao Lan Ji.” Li Yi froze upon seeing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected Lan Ji’s mainframe would have been left inside the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving a human to guard the tower was unrealistic—it was no different from sending them to die—but leaving an AI here was perfect; after all, when Zheng Lan and others fled to the Four Seas and Eight Continents, Zhi Nao Lan Ji had no use there, so staying behind to watch the house was a viable option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi entered the tower and found it clean and orderly, many areas showing signs of repair—clearly, Lan Ji had maintained the building continuously, though she had never ventured outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, someone had issued orders: Lan Ji was to remain inside the tower, forbidden from leaving, to avoid danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lan Ji, when I last entered the tower, why didn’t I see you?” Li Yi suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come here before, though only briefly, and found no trace of Lan Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Replying, Master: I entered a sleep state. I only activate when the tower’s power is restored.” Lan Ji smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s why.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi recalled: the last time he came, the tower had indeed been without power—but now electricity was restored, clearly because Tianchang City’s order had partially recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If water and power remained cut, it meant the city had fallen; activating Lan Ji would be pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, the tower’s main structure is damaged, many sections shattered; maintenance holds little meaning. When I have time, I’ll rebuild it—ideally, have Tian Gong Dao Ren re-forging it into a Dao artifact.” Li Yi gazed at the familiar surroundings, unable to suppress a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered how delighted he’d been when he first acquired this tower—not only a new home, but a secure place to cultivate—yet now, everything had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before a new home was rebuilt, this could serve as a temporary resting place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lan Ji, who is currently managing Tianchang City?” Li Yi suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone capable must be in charge—only then could water and power be restored; otherwise, chaos would have long taken hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to my records, the current administrator is the Cultivator Association, led by Li Shaoqing.” Lan Ji said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shaoqing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flood of old memories surfaced in Li Yi’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Li Shaoqing—formerly vice-chairman of the Cultivator Association, with exceptional cultivation talent, who vanished after entering the Golden Academy; back then, Li Yi suspected Li Shaoqing had likely crossed over to another world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected Li Shaoqing would return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging by the timeline, he must have returned after the Demon God Realm’s invasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought Li Shaoqing had fled and wouldn’t come back—but he chose to cross over at the most critical moment to defend Tianchang City,” Li Yi murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had now driven off the Demon God Realm’s Demon King, when Li Shaoqing returned, the Demon God Realm’s power was at its peak—staying in Tianchang City then required immense courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi asked Lan Ji more questions about Tianchang City; she knew some details, others she did not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a fourth-generation AI, she was confined to the tower, receiving external information only through signals—and Tianchang City’s signal recovery had been recent, so she could not obtain much more data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it. Resume your previous orders, maintain the tower well—I permit you to move around its perimeter.” Li Yi then updated her directives, lifting some restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, Master.” Lan Ji still smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi then ascended to the tower’s rooftop to cultivate. Though his physical strength and magic power had recovered during those days on Earth’s frontline, his Primordial Spirit Manifestation had not yet healed from forcibly commanding that flesh-bodied Bodhisattva form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In a few days, after Xuan Yue Zi and the others establish the Dao Court, I’ll go to the Four Seas and Eight Continents to bring them back temporarily. Though safe, the Four Seas and Eight Continents have sparse spiritual energy, unsuitable for cultivation—and here, dozens of cultivators are stationed, so safety is assured.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat with closed eyes, his Primordial Spirit Manifestation revealed—a crimson lotus bloomed with radiance, constantly nurturing his spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the crimson lotus, Li Yi’s Primordial Spirit Manifestation could never have cultivated so swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Li Yi felt that after this period, he must visit that strange land where time flowed rapidly, using its accelerated time to break through directly to the Three Flowers Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Yi cultivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around Tianchang City, disturbances never ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of high-level cultivators studied the land’s energy veins and celestial star positions, finally determining the Dao Court’s location, then used immense power to reshape the terrain, move mountains and fill seas, beginning massive construction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such massive activity immediately drew the attention of every evolver in Tianchang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on? The ground shook again—is another Demon God Realm demon king attacking Tianchang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not a demon king’s aura—I saw many experts flying through the sky, resembling cultivators from the Immortal Immortal Continent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will the city face danger again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were panicked. They had failed to escape in time and remained trapped in Tianchang City, living in constant dread—until they heard a powerful figure named Yang Wei had protected the city, causing the Demon God Realm’s demon kings to spare it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had barely survived, and thought things had improved after Li Shaoqing returned from beyond and took charge of Tianchang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today’s massive commotion reignited their fears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several figures burst forth from somewhere in Tianchang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their aura was extraordinary, rivaling that of demon kings; they gazed toward the source of the disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At least dozens of cultivators—they’re building a base, each terrifyingly strong, but they’re definitely not cultivators from the Immortal Immortal Continent; their aura is unmistakable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shaoqing stood with hands behind his back, his gaze cold as he stared at the sky beyond the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After observing for a long while, he reached a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chairman, some of them wear Earth-style clothing—should we go ask?” a nearby evolver whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shaoqing hesitated, then shook his head. “Not yet. Wait until they finish establishing their base, then pay a formal visit. They’re likely allies, not enemies—Tianchang City is near the Demon God Realm; if powerful outsiders from another world had crossed over, they wouldn’t choose to settle here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, have Zhi Nao ask the Survival Base if they have any information on these people. Global signals are rapidly recovering—I suspect it’s linked to the great battle a few days ago. But we’re few and weak; we have no place in battles of that caliber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Assign a few people to monitor continuously. Keep morale stable, avoid panic. I believe Earth’s order will recover—this is our homeland; we must protect it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Li Shaoqing and other Cultivator Association members were chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the direction of the Immortal Immortal Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of light shot straight toward Tianchang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This anomaly was noticed not only by Li Shaoqing and others, but also by the cultivators busy outside the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s Cang Er Zi’s aura.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xu Dao Ren, Yuan Yang Dao Ren, Wu Lao Dao, and others immediately relaxed—their guard lowered, for if it was Cang Er Zi’s spiritual power, no vigilance was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual power, upon reaching the sky above Tianchang City, veered sharply and headed straight for the rooftop of Heping Financial Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi, deep in cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the incoming spiritual power, he instantly reached out and seized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual power shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storage ring appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sent by Cang Er Zi.” Li Yi paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probed the storage ring and immediately blinked—inside were many treasures from the Immortal Immortal Continent: supreme spirit stones, materials for forging immortal artifacts, complete cultivation lineages including methods to reach True Immortal level, plus various spells, pill refining, artifact forging, and array techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exaggeration, this storage ring contained the essence of the entire Immortal Immortal Continent’s cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Er Zi had been silent these past years—yet he’d truly amassed many valuable items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, a box of pills caught Li Yi’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sui Yue Dan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these pills, Li Yi’s thoughts immediately returned to his days at the Golden Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once seized such pills from cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consuming one reduced ten years of lifespan, but in exchange, the body rapidly aged ten years—accelerating cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Li Yi had instructed Cang Er Zi to collect such pills for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Cang Er Zi remembered and kept his promise; though the last battle came too hastily and he hadn’t carried these resources with him, he had specifically sent them back after returning to the Immortal Immortal Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder if Sui Yue Dan still works for me at my current realm.” Li Yi picked up one Sui Yue Dan and swallowed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to test its effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi felt his body changing—his blood and qi rapidly depleted, while his demand for cosmic energy surged—but he restrained himself, refusing to greedily absorb Earth’s cosmic energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Earth’s energy contamination problem still hadn’t been resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Li Yi truly wished to test was whether his Primordial Spirit Manifestation would be affected—would it age ten years instantly, sparing him the need to travel to the strange land for cultivation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his physical body had aged ten years, his Primordial Spirit Manifestation remained untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected—Sui Yue Dan now has negligible effect on me,” Li Yi thought. His physical cultivation was no longer lacking; what he lacked was spiritual cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by swiftly blooming the Three Flowers atop his head could he attain Demon King-level combat power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Sui Yue Dan remained highly useful—especially for cultivating Divine Blood Warriors; for instance, Long Yu, the Blood Warrior he brought back, could rapidly ascend to Mountain Lord level with these pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the benefit of mutual complementarity between different worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>",1779,"2026-06-20T01:27:08.613Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","49355a232dca65a6a140d68fe1886a2410ab944836cb22074c3cc562a1603181","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-865","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-863",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-the-sky-fell-cover.jpg"]