[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-the-sky-fell":3,"chapter-after-the-sky-fell-after-the-sky-fell-chapter-967":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},2281823,4462,"Chapter 967","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-967",967,"\u003Cp>Li Yi’s primordial spirit manifestation stood upon the priceless Crimson Lotus, using its radiance to temporarily safeguard him in this chaotic space, but the chaotic qi here was terrifyingly potent; even with the protection of the Crimson Lotus, a celestial marvel, he could not sustain it for long—if he failed to escape during this time, he would inevitably be eroded and utterly dissolved by the chaotic qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending his physical body into the Crimson Gold Five Elements Bracelet, Li Yi immediately began attempting to cross realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he retrieved the knife coin, he saw its divine aura instantly dimmed as the chaotic qi struck it, all its marvels vanished, and it became an ordinary object in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is this possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Qing, witnessing this, was stunned: “Even the knife coin’s power has been swallowed by this chaotic space—this is beyond absurd.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knife coin could tear open the celestial realm’s primordial membrane and forcibly carry people across realms, yet here, it could not function at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi’s gaze darkened: “It seems this space suppresses all magic treasures and artifacts—only certain rare things can survive here. I was lucky; with the priceless Crimson Lotus, I survived. Otherwise, during my unconsciousness, I would have been completely dissolved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And not just the knife coin—my Five Elements Bracelet has also been corroded. Only when placed upon the Crimson Lotus, under its protection, does it remain intact.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the bracelet, his expression grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should know that Li Yi's Five Elements Bracelet has been re-forged by the Heavenly Craft Daoist, infused with precious materials such as star cores, black gold divine iron, and divine wood; its power is sufficient to trap a demon god, continuously supply its wearer with spiritual energy, and contains an immense inner space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its surface was pitted and warped, dull and lifeless, as if severely corroded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If even the knife coin is useless, we probably can’t escape,” Hua Qing said, his face taut with anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling of waiting to die was unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi said nothing. His primordial spirit manifestation moved, stepping upon the Crimson Lotus and swiftly flying toward one direction of the chaotic space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing?” Hua Qing asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this chaotic space is some being’s stomach, it must have an edge. Find the boundary, tear open a gap, and escape.” Li Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Useless. A space capable of sustaining itself and containing chaotic qi isn’t just a stomach—it’s something far greater. Do you really think you can tear open its belly? Pure fantasy.” Hua Qing shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, we must try. Better than sitting here waiting to die.” Li Yi’s expression grew serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Qing paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was true. Though the act seemed ridiculous, it was better than passively awaiting death—perhaps some miracle might occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this chaotic space had no up, down, left, or right. Li Yi could only rely on luck, hoping to reach its edge—if not, he would simply dissipate halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he advanced, Li Yi suddenly spotted the colossal skeletal remains of a golden dragon lying within the chaotic space. The corpse was nearly dissolved, leaving only a spine and a few dragon scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the celestial king-level Luoyu. After consuming the Transformation Dragon Elixir, it turned into a five-clawed golden dragon—but sadly, it was swallowed too. I didn’t expect it to be digested so quickly.” Hua Qing felt a chill: “Those few undigested fragments are the dragon’s reverse scales—indestructible, suitable for forging royal armor. The spine likely still holds a dragon tendon, also a celestial king-level treasure. Many prefer to forge it into a Binding Immortal Rope or a divine bow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet even the essence of a five-clawed golden dragon won’t last long—it’ll soon be fully swallowed by the chaotic qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he finished speaking, Li Yi immediately collected the remains of the five-clawed golden dragon and its scales into the Five Elements Bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? At a time like this, you’re still greedy?” Hua Qing blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just passing by. Why not take it?” Li Yi said. “If I die, these become my burial goods. If I survive, they’ll be my capital for navigating the celestial realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That actually makes sense.” Hua Qing found no argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi’s gaze now scanned the surroundings: “Anything that can remain intact in this chaotic space must be extraordinary. Perhaps I can find something more useful to help me escape.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued forward, observing the environment carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spotted the skeletal remains of a Rakshasa celestial general, nearly dissolved by chaotic qi—only half a broken Rakshasa horn remained, cracked and dull, devoid of divine essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A celestial general, reduced to dust and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the remains of a Water-Avoiding Beast—not an ordinary one, but the Water-Avoiding Beast King, a celestial king-level being. Yet its fate was worse: its massive body had shrunk to nothing but a shattered skull. Beside it floated a treasure pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pearl was shrouded in chaotic qi, dim and lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the Water-Avoiding Pearl left by the Water-Avoiding Beast King—immensely valuable. Take it. If you don’t now, it’ll be fully dissolved soon.” Hua Qing warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi nodded, passed by, and immediately collected it into the Five Elements Bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside the bracelet, freed from the suppression of chaotic qi, the Water-Avoiding Pearl instantly emitted a deep blue divine light and astonishing spiritual energy, manifesting extraordinary marvels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet taking the Water-Avoiding Pearl was merely incidental. Li Yi had not forgotten his mission: survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So while greedy, he only took what he could without compromising his escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued fleeing further, and now saw only fragmented remains of lifeforms—nothing of value. This meant beings below celestial king-level could not survive in this chaotic space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were digested quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even celestial king-level beings could leave behind only their most essential fragments at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Li Yi, with only a celestial soldier-level combat power, had survived this long in this chaotic space—and still had the strength to wander—was nothing short of a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Over there seems to be a Rakshasa head.” Soon, Li Yi made another discovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chaotic space, a skull floated motionless in midair, allowing chaotic qi to erode it, yet it remained relatively intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the head of the Rakshasa Holding Power Celestial King.” Hua Qing exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi noticed it too. His primordial spirit manifestation gazed, then drew slightly closer—and immediately recognized it: indeed, the head of the Holding Power Celestial King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sneered: “If not for him forcing me to find the Water-Avoiding Beast, I wouldn’t be in this predicament.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Li Yi finished speaking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holding Power Celestial King’s head abruptly opened its eyes, staring at Li Yi’s distant primordial spirit manifestation with shock and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bad. The Holding Power Celestial King isn’t dead. He concentrated all his power and primordial spirit into his head, slowing the erosion by chaotic qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Qing was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was incredibly resilient. Other celestial king-level beings were reduced to fragmented remains—yet he still lived. Remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So all this was your doing,” the Holding Power Celestial King said, voice hoarse with hatred, staring at Li Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi remained calm: “You realize this too late. Who willingly submits to coercion? Better to die together—let you rot here. I’m going to find a way out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made no pause. His time was limited—he swiftly distanced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holding Power Celestial King, enraged and furious at Li Yi’s departure, roared, spat out a crimson divine light, aiming to obliterate Li Yi’s primordial spirit manifestation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the chaotic qi rippled, the divine light instantly vanished, its power dissolving into a blood-red longsword that flew outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi turned back, startled, and casually caught the flying blood-red longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In this chaotic space, no attack works—even if you’re a celestial king. But your sword looks well-preserved. I’ll take it without apology. Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the blood-red longsword. The weapon had not been corroded by chaotic qi—clearly, the Holding Power Celestial King had deliberately preserved it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A top-tier royal weapon. Extremely rare even in the celestial realm. Excellent.” Hua Qing commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!” The Holding Power Celestial King roared in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Yi did not stop. He swiftly retreated, vanishing ahead, completely out of sight. He didn’t even bother to finish the Holding Power Celestial King off—let him wait here to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flew further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi spotted another fragmented skull. A lingering consciousness reached out: “Save… save me. I am Manluo, princess of the Rakshasa royal bloodline. Rescue me, and I’ll give you the Emperor’s weapon, serve you as slave or maid, grant you a guard of Rakshasa elites, and—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry. I’m from Earth. I don’t buy this crap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cut her off decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected the Rakshasa woman to still be alive, but her state was far worse than the Holding Power Celestial King’s—only a lingering soul remained within the skull. She’d vanish completely soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi continued moving through the chaos. Ahead, he encountered no more lifeform remains—they had all been fully digested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the protective radiance of the Crimson Lotus had dimmed considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sense of crisis deepened. Time for escape was running out. He was racing against every second, refusing to waste a moment, hoping to find a path to life within this limited time.\u003C\u002Fp>",1558,"2026-06-20T01:27:08.613Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","817c20a8bda7d19dafa511b138d8be3cee68ba84843d6465a197ef7c3416f735","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-968","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-966",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-the-sky-fell-cover.jpg"]