The story of Hou Yi shooting the sun is a well-known Chinese legend that has been passed down through the centuries. According to the legend, there were ten suns in the sky, which caused the earth to become scorched and barren. The people of the earth prayed to the gods for help, and the god of archery, Hou Yi, was sent to save them.

Hou Yi used his incredible archery skills to shoot down nine of the suns, leaving just one in the sky. He became a hero and was worshipped by the people for his bravery and skill. However, his fame and success also brought jealousy and treachery.

One day, Hou Yi's wife, Chang'e, came across a potion of immortality that was meant for the gods. She drank it and became immortal, but Hou Yi did not want to become immortal and refused to drink the potion. This caused a rift between the couple, and they became distant from each other.

One day, while Hou Yi was out hunting, his former student, Feng Meng, came to his home and demanded the potion of immortality from Chang'e. When she refused to give it to him, he tried to take it by force. In desperation, Chang'e drank the potion and flew to the moon, where she became the goddess of the moon.

When Hou Yi returned home and learned what had happened, he was heartbroken and shot down nine arrows towards the moon in an attempt to bring his wife back. However, he could not reach her, and Chang'e remained on the moon, forever out of his reach.

This legend has been passed down through generations, and it is still remembered and celebrated in China today. Hou Yi's bravery and archery skills are still admired, and Chang'e is still worshipped as the goddess of the moon.