[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-the-sky-fell":3,"chapter-after-the-sky-fell-after-the-sky-fell-chapter-874":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},2281730,4462,"Chapter 874: The Living Dead","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-874",874,"\u003Cp>When Li Yi demonstrated power capable of destroying an entire city, no one dared ignore his existence, and his importance was elevated infinitely—all within two hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many key figures converged into this building by various means.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all saw the massive crack stretching north to south; now, with groundwater surging forth, it had become a great river, and calculations showed it extended one hundred thirty-five kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To split land into a river—truly no exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who witnessed this sight were all stunned by this transformation of heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, the same thought arose in their minds: this was no act a human could accomplish—it was the power of a god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before these key figures arrived, analysis of Tai Yi’s identity had already begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his words and actions to the information he revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conclusion reached was that he indeed came from another world; whether he was a god was unknown, but at least he was a being possessing power comparable to a deity. As for why he was called a “being”:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because although Li Yi looked nearly identical to them and spoke the same language, this might merely be a disguise—no one knew his true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the high echelons of this world were shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the building, in a spacious conference hall, Li Yi sat atop a pure white auspicious cloud, propping his chin, listening as Zhang Yan recounted matters concerning the living and the dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan spoke with utmost seriousness: “In our world, when the living die, they become invisible dead people who continue to inhabit this world—but their existence and behavior patterns differ entirely from their former lives. For example, one of my colleagues died in an accident; after becoming a dead person, he remained lingering at his former residence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If a living person nearby accidentally crosses a certain boundary and is haunted by a dead person, the living person will soon be killed by the dead—even if the victim is the colleague’s closest relative.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thus, the dead have no emotions; they are no longer your relatives, but invisible monsters—some even call them ghosts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, we have our own methods to deal with the dead. Generally, upon death, the corpse is immediately cremated at designated sites. These sites are chosen because after cremation at a specified location, the probability of the dead appearing in the world is extremely low. In Huaimu City, there are three cremation sites; the oldest has existed for five hundred years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A world where the living and the dead coexist?” Li Yi’s gaze shifted: “Yet even so, the number of dead in this world will keep increasing until they completely crowd out the living, eventually leading to extinction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even a minor war could instantly make the dead outnumber the living.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We apologize, but our world has never known war since ancient times. If there ever was one, it was solely the war between the living and the dead,” Zhang Yan said. “If you doubt it, I can fetch our world’s historical records.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need. I don’t like reading, especially history books—they’re mostly fabricated, as credible as gossip from village grandmas,” Li Yi waved dismissively. “A world without war is indeed surprising. Unlike my world, where five thousand years of history have meant five thousand years of warfare, countless dead, and thankfully, none of them turned into ghosts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan and Minister Wang Jianming both froze at this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t expected this man called Tai Yi came from such a mad world—one where humanity had slaughtered each other for five thousand years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… this can’t be possible. If everyone had your level of extraordinary power, how could the world still exist after five thousand years of war?” Wang Jianming ventured cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi smiled: “This isn’t extraordinary power—it’s cultivation-derived strength. But my world is nearly collapsing. Still, that’s none of your concern. However, if the issue with that building isn’t resolved, the flames of war might spread here too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you must strive, do something—after all, you don’t want this place to become a world overrun by the dead and devoid of the living, do you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men’s faces turned pale, their bodies trembling involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone with Li Yi’s power unleashed a battle here, the world would end in a single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Wang Jianming resolved: no matter the cost, he would destroy that building—even if it housed the dead. The price was negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the safety of this world, it meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it—this topic is too heavy for you. Let’s talk about the dead. Even with designated cremation sites, many die from accidents or illness. If they become dead people, how do you handle them?” Li Yi asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan replied: “Currently, we have two methods. One is to communicate with and guide the living-dead, leading the dead to the cremation sites—once inside, the dead vanish from this world. We call this method ‘guiding the path.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The other method is to kill the dead again. But normal means won’t work—only the living-dead can accomplish it. Yet the cost is immense, because the dead don’t exist in the living world, cannot be seen, and killing them is extremely difficult. We never send the living-dead against the dead unless absolutely desperate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They can be killed?” Li Yi nodded slightly. “Good. If they can be killed, the threat isn’t great—unlike ghosts in some worlds, which cannot be destroyed at all. Now, tell me about the living-dead. In your world, they seem the only ones possessing some extraordinary abilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conference room door opened, and a strong, resonant voice rang out: “The living-dead are those who have returned from death—drowning victims revived, those who suddenly dropped dead and came back to life. Those who have brushed against death have a certain probability of becoming living-dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They can perceive the dead, communicate with spirits, and serve as path-guiders—indispensable for maintaining this world’s stability. Every living-dead holds high status, but they have flaws: having died once, they become eccentric, sometimes insane, even cruel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi glanced at the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to ask—he was a figure of sufficient authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Tai Yi from another world. I am Zhao Hongjie, one of this nation’s leaders. Any request you have, we will fulfill if possible. We only hope we may coexist peacefully, without conflict over minor misunderstandings.” The middle-aged man faced Li Yi with calm composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he possessed immense psychological resilience—and had prepared all possible contingency plans before arriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon his appearance, Zhang Yan and Minister Wang Jianming immediately saluted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Finally, someone who can make decisions. You already know about the sealed zone and the building within. That building distorts space, connecting the two worlds. Destroying it benefits your world—and mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed. Give us three days. I will do everything possible to eliminate the dead there, then demolish those buildings—and guarantee no structures will ever rise there again,” Zhao Hongjie declared firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he finished speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two men immediately stepped out behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, action was to begin at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though confronting the dead would bring heavy casualties, if a nation was determined to eradicate this threat, it could be done—after all, this concerned the entire world’s safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve agreed so swiftly, saving me considerable trouble,” Li Yi said. “As I mentioned earlier, if you accomplish this, I will grant you sufficient rewards. So don’t be polite—consider it payment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell me—what do you need?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hongjie said: “We need nothing. If possible, I wish to collaborate with you to study how to combat the dead—ideally, to master effective methods of killing them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed this wielder of immense power might be the key to reshaping this world’s balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your ambition is great—to end the war between the living and the dead entirely? But unfortunately, I’ve tried combating the dead before—and failed. The two worlds differ; their power systems are incompatible. The results were unsatisfactory. In terms your world can understand: my power is meant for the living, not the dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi added: “Moreover, your world has too little cosmic energy. Human bodies have degenerated—they’re unsuitable for cultivation. You cannot walk the path of cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cosmic energy, cultivation—could you elaborate?” Zhao Hongjie asked earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, someone immediately began recording, audio, video—capturing this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cosmic energy is easy to understand: it’s a special energy existing within the universe—not every world possesses it,” Li Yi said, then pointed a finger. A map of the cosmos instantly appeared before everyone’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The star map shifted, demonstrating the presence of cosmic energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those present were all intelligent—they immediately understood why this world was unsuitable for cultivation: cosmic energy had never reached it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without cosmic energy to nourish them, human bodies degenerate and become unfit for cultivation—just as fish born in water naturally swim. This is shaped by environment,” Li Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So our people are fish in a desert—because there’s no water, we’ve abandoned swimming and evolved into animals,” Zhao Hongjie said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi replied: “Your insight is excellent. Evolution is cultivation—and cultivation is freeing the human body from species limitations—for example, granting a person the vertical pupils of a predator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his gaze shifted slightly, his eyes instantly narrowing into vertical pupils visible to all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, they felt as if a never-before-seen predator had locked onto them—hairs standing on end, as if they’d become prey, ready to be snatched at any instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It can also harness the body’s own energy to influence material reality—that is magic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi now transformed into Teacher Li, giving this world’s people a simple lecture on cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>",1607,"2026-06-20T01:27:08.613Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4d136b43e91f98f7aa1e9b6bd96411b9f39b9e81a9b5f67840c264a46b58fffa","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-875","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-873",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-the-sky-fell-cover.jpg"]