[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancestor-the-times-have-changed":3,"chapter-ancestor-the-times-have-changed-ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-115":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ancestor, the Times Have Changed",{"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},2299437,4498,"Chapter 115: Sword Sovereign-Designated Mission","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-115",115,"\u003Cp>Soon, people from the Alchemy Cauldron Pavilion emerged carrying stretchers, hauling back the external-disciple deputy pavilion master who had foolishly ingested poison and the earlier poisoned disciples of the Alchemy Cauldron Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he could not move, he still shouted: “Cover my face, cover my face.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when the white cloth covered his face did he fall silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he finally cares about his dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.” Xu Xing withdrew his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two left the Free Trading Zone and headed down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Return-to-Void cultivator’s paralysis lasts only a short while and poses no life threat, so there was no need to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That elixir was called the Dao Source Prohibition Elixir, a lost formula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t the refining method that was lost, but the raw materials could no longer be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To refine the Dao Source Prohibition Elixir, one needs material from a Dao-Union beast tribe member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet there are no Dao-Union beast tribes left in the Tai Xuan Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>emm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he nearly died, the Alchemy Cauldron Pavilion disciple wasn’t at a loss—he gained such an elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two reached the mid-mountain level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look! The rankings have changed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Really!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The number one on the Qi Refining list is gone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tourists lining the mountain path pulled out their phones to take photos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were any other rank, it wouldn’t matter—but a change at number one is worth commemorating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the crimson divine aura-formed list, as golden light flashed, the top name vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its place, a new name appeared on the nearby orange list, immediately placed in an extremely high position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foundation Establishment Rank 3: Zhang Yunlu! The two above her were, without exception, also Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ranked third right after promotion? That’s impressive!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, why is she third right after promotion? Doesn’t the Sword Sect’s Foundation Establishment list have even a single Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivator?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you check the Sword Sect’s official website before coming? It’s not ranked by cultivation realm—it’s ranked by potential.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Potential? That’s hard to estimate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most tourists didn’t truly understand the Transformation Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Online rumors were a mix of truth and falsehood; some might have heard the term “Transformation Foundation Establishment,” but its actual meaning remained completely mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third is decent enough. What do you think, Sister?” Xu Xing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll see how it plays out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trial has been set; now it’s up to her to complete it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while of murmuring, the surrounding tourists lost interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword Sect disciples were used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it normal for a Principle-Comprehending cultivator to rank high after promotion? The current number one on the Foundation Establishment list was promoted straight to first and still hasn’t been surpassed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>emm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, during that period, he was the only Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivator to promote, and since all Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivators have similar potential, rankings were based purely on realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promoting earlier naturally gave an advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, Foundation Establishment Comprehensive Service Center, Foundation Establishment Zone, Room 9.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the energy pod’s door slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hss~ Pure white mist drifted out, and a tall figure stepped forth, her eyes unusually bright, as if shimmering with faint radiant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiny droplets clung to her fair, delicate skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the energy pod, Zhang Yunlu gently clenched her fist, feeling the new power within—far surpassing Qi Refining spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foundation Establishment True Qi… truly cannot be compared to Qi Refining energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand extended beside her, holding a towel—it was the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall’s external-disciple attendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do you feel?” “Thank you.” Zhang Yunlu took the towel and wiped the droplets from her face. “I’ve never felt better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foundation Establishment wasn’t as painful as Qi Refining cultivation; on the contrary, after success, she felt wonderfully comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the vigorous, powerful Foundation Establishment True Qi, the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall attendant couldn’t help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Transformation Foundation Establishment… truly cannot be compared to Heaven-Born or external enhancements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were at the same realm now, she couldn’t withstand three swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know what principle you comprehended, so I’ll tell you the standard post-promotion precautions for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators—just listen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principles are wildly varied; Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivators, depending on the principle they comprehended during Qi Refining, must follow different cultivation paths—only they can discover them through trial and error.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunlu put down the towel and listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please go on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, for these first few days after promotion, avoid using secret techniques that overexert your body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t learned any such techniques—no need to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second, don’t take any elixirs with similar effects—wait until your Dao Platform is fully stabilized.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t have such elixirs—no need to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally, I suggest you visit the Starry Sky Simulation Training Ground, so you won’t be unprepared if assigned such a mission later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary Sword Sect disciples can only take Starry Sky missions upon reaching Golden Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivators are an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had planned to visit the Starry Sky Simulation Training Ground after her Foundation Establishment anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then that’s all. Do you need to meditate further?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, someone is waiting for me outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt mentally refreshed and her spiritual sea full—no need to meditate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well, please follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall attendant, Zhang Yunlu left Room 9 and exited the Foundation Establishment zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the central hall, Chi Jiuyu sat with one leg crossed over the other, gazing blankly at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding—! Just as she was about to approach, her phone emitted a special alert tone—the sound of a dispatched mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside wartime, only two people have authority to issue dispatched missions—the Sect Master can do so directly only during war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it the Elder?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunlu couldn’t help but think this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled out her phone and opened it—sure enough, a new unread message appeared on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Sword Sovereign-Designated Mission】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mission Objective (1): Assassinate the Alien King of the Fifth Planet in the Chi Feng 47 Star System, Chi Yu Star Cluster, Western Star Region, and destroy its biological weapon core】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Executor: Zhang Yunlu】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mission Objective (2): Eradicate all aliens on the Third and Seventh Planets of the Chi Feng 47 Star System, Chi Yu Star Cluster, Western Star Region】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Executor: Chi Jiuyu】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reward: To be determined】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Deadline: None】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Note: This is a team mission. If any member of the ‘Future Sect Master Alliance’ team fails, the mission counts as failed.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the bottom was an attachment containing mission location and target details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Sovereign?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it wasn’t the Elder? Zhang Yunlu stood frozen, staring at the dispatched mission on her phone, motionless for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So… I’m going to the stars?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second update; one more to come\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1134,"2026-06-20T06:44:12.591Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","33d09814424cfcba4ec1d7b268711bc6c45b4ebee73f42af23f1fa96c80e6f9b","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-116","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-114",648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancestor-the-times-have-changed-cover.jpg"]