[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-just-stop-using-your-divine-powers":3,"chapter-just-stop-using-your-divine-powers-just-stop-using-your-divine-powers-chapter-43":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Just Stop Using Your Divine Powers!",{"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},2275901,4450,"Chapter 43: Chapter Thirty-Six: [The Lifesaving Candle]","just-stop-using-your-divine-powers-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>Chen Yan jumped off the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first thought was that he didn’t want to go outside—but then came a sharp crack, and he looked up to see a fissure suddenly appearing on the wall! Next, the entire ceiling beam began to shake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan dared not hesitate any longer and rushed toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and grabbed the door handle, twisting—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handle broke off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…But the door was still locked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan cursed: “...Damn fate, are you really that petty?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chunk of the ceiling suddenly collapsed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan stopped cursing and slammed into the door—once, and it didn’t budge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dare try again. Because the door suddenly collapsed inward…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan scrambled backward just as the door frame gave way—the entire wall caved in, bringing the door and frame down with it, burying the entrance under broken bricks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan swore again, then suddenly had an idea—he spun around and dove under the table!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole house shook violently; bricks and debris rained down, clattering against the tabletop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands trembled, but he swiftly pulled something from a pocket inside his undershirt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white candle, wrapped in a talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked the talisman sharply—it burst into flame!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Chen Yan’s own fire-starting talisman; he feared accidents and hadn’t even brought a lighter into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan took a deep breath, lit the candle, then clasped his head with both hands and shouted at the top of his lungs:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Grandma, save me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan felt a sudden ringing in his ears, and instantly his vision blurred and his head spun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in the corner of his vision, he saw a brilliant flash of golden light—fleeting, yet blindingly intense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful, overwhelming aura surged upward! The moment Chen Yan’s spiritual sense sensed it, he trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a ceiling beam fell, about to crush the fragile table!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an unseen force gently lifted it—sending it flying to the side!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan felt a gust of wind sweep past; a hand reached from behind, flipped the table off him, then seized his hair—lifting his entire body into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house collapsed with a thunderous crash—but a burst of light exploded outward, hurling all the falling walls and debris apart in all directions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan felt as if he were riding clouds and riding the wind, soaring dozens of meters into the air before being flung far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-air, Chen Yan felt the wind howling past his ears; instinctively, he flailed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him came a withered voice: “Don’t move—danger isn’t over yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a dark cloud suddenly gathered in the sky, followed by a thunderous roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dead of winter, thunder was rare—but now a lightning bolt split the sky, striking straight down at Chen Yan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan shut his eyes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“OPEN!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard a deep, commanding shout behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A razor-sharp blade of light shot from his back, piercing straight into the heavens, shattering the falling lightning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning crackled and flowed—but Chen Yan saw a golden aura surrounding him, dancing serpents of electricity blocked entirely by the golden light, not a single spark touching him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the first bolt was shattered, the clouds above churned again, lightning flickering as if brewing an even greater strike…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice behind him spoke coldly: “Old Heaven, your time is up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words left his lips, the clouds parted—suddenly, a furious wind tore through, and the dark clouds slowly dispersed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Ultimate Internet Café, Xiao Zhao had just exchanged a few words with the owner, turned, and sat down at a computer when he felt the floor gently sway twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earthquake?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some in the café looked up, puzzled—but most wore headphones and were immersed in their games, unaware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more than ten seconds, everything returned to normal; gradually, everyone sat back down, dismissing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhao was about to sit when a figure approached beside him, and he heard a clear, sweet little voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuse me, I overheard you talking to the owner—you know Chen Yan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhao turned his head and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy shit, she’s this beautiful?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xiaoniang looked at Xiao Zhao: “Could you come with me for a moment? I have something to ask you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl this beautiful—even a stranger—asking for something small and reasonable? Most guys wouldn’t refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhao nodded instinctively: “Okay… sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan felt himself falling from the sky, finally landing firmly on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice behind him said coldly: “Little brat, no need to fear—the time has come. Your calamity is over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan exhaled, and only then did his entire body relax—he plopped down onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him was dense forest; he had no idea where he’d been taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, ignorant little brat—what pitiful cultivation you have, daring to perform a reversal-of-fate spell for someone? Do you think fulfilling a heavenly quota is so easy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice behind him scolded and rebuked; Chen Yan quickly rose, brushing dust off his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bent low, turned toward the voice, and bowed deeply to the ground, speaking with utmost sincerity: “Thank you, Elder, for saving my life—do you happen to know my grandmother… hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chen Yan lifted his head to see the figure before him, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d heard that voice speaking from behind—deep, aged, resonant—and assumed he’d turn to see a venerable old man with a long white beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person… this person…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me put it this way: when Chen Yan was a child, he watched an old TV series with a character who had a famous line:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you summon a monkey to save you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes—that little kid character who said that line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering elder with the deep voice looked exactly like that character!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood no higher than Chen Yan’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiny, with a face as rosy-lipped and white-toothed as a New Year’s painting, sporting a single topknot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Short legs and arms, but golden bracelets adorned his wrists and ankles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was wearing a red belly-band!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly a little boy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little brat, why are you staring at me like that?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little brat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at us standing side by side—who’s the real little brat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan thought bitterly but bowed respectfully: “Elder, your appearance is extraordinary—seeing you, my spirit trembles. Please forgive my impertinence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then ventured: “May I ask, Elder, do you know my grandmother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, you Chen family brat is sharp-tongued indeed—you clearly think I look young, so you’re suspicious, yet you’re clever enough to flatter me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy raised one finger and tapped lightly—Chen Yan felt a sharp pain on his forehead and stumbled backward several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy sneered: “Even your grandmother wouldn’t dare mock me! I’ll give you a taste of punishment—to teach you some respect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan quickly smoothed his expression, lowering his head obediently: “I dare not! Elder, you’re right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Listen well—I am known as Donghai, a sword cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long ago, I failed my heavenly tribulation and thought I’d perish. But your grandmother intervened, helping me shed my mortal body to become a ghost cultivator, allowing me to continue on the Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I owe her a great debt. To repay it, I refused ascension, sealed myself within the Li Huo Candle to cultivate, vowing to remain in the mortal world as your family’s guardian for three hundred years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is amazing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan’s eyes sparkled!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword cultivator!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d read countless novels—he knew that in cultivation realms, sword cultivators were universally recognized as the strongest in combat—at least according to the novels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failed heavenly tribulation… forget whether he actually failed or not!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d reached the stage of heavenly tribulation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divine Transformation, Void Return, Heavenly Tribulation… Chen Yan didn’t even know the exact ranks, but novels always listed them like this—his own manual didn’t even mention cultivation levels!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regardless, this guy was about to face heavenly tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a max-level character!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guardian for three hundred years…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I fucking…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have a max-level big account beside me as my guardian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, I, Chen Da, will walk with my head held high!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you too timid to offend Luo Yunzhai head-on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This den of fraud and deception—I’ll tear down its altar for you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you too timid to provoke the Hong Kong master who stole Lu Sisi’s destiny?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This vile, treacherous evil cultivator—I’ll obliterate him for you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t take it anymore, saliva’s about to drip—I better wipe it quick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan swallowed hard, his face alight with excitement as he stared at the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder of the Eastern Sea, I humbly bow before you! Had you not intervened just now, I would already be dead and my Dao extinguished…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Chen Yan formally bowed again, with full reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy grunted, speaking with an air of ancient authority: “You truly owe me thanks. You had no sense of your own limits—after only a few days of cultivation, you dared to tamper with heaven’s decree. Had I not acted, you’d be gone by now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… you’re family to the Old Master. As your household guardian, saving you is merely repaying an old debt—no need to dwell on it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, reflect deeply on yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan nodded eagerly, smiling: “Elder is right. I shall reflect daily. Should I ever do anything wrong in the future, please do not hesitate to correct me at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy blinked, then burst into laughter: “Kid, don’t think I don’t know what you’re after. You think I’ll stay by your side forever as your guardian?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan froze, a chill creeping into his heart: “What do you mean, Elder?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right! He said his guardian oath was for three hundred years—so many years must have passed since the Old Grandma saved him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much time is left?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hundred years? One hundred?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he changed his tone: “Forgive me, Elder—how long can you remain in this mortal world? I wish to seize every moment to learn from you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! When I swore my oath, I said three hundred years—but now… there remain ten…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten years? That’s still acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…nine, eight, seven…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yan: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【One more chapter coming—votes please~~】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·\u003C\u002Fp>",1716,"2026-06-20T00:04:18.515Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b9e1f580596984fa4a82e07c6ae336e9be8798a85482bfa6f38402adbda1f159","just-stop-using-your-divine-powers-chapter-44","just-stop-using-your-divine-powers-chapter-42",174,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-stop-using-your-divine-powers-cover.jpg"]