[{"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-30":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},2299352,4498,"Chapter 30: Chi Jiuyu","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-30",30,"\u003Cp>It’s no wonder Zixuan Zhenjun hesitated; after all, the Dao-Union elder demon had gone from screaming to complete silence in just a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a Dao-Union cultivator—a pillar even among immortal sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zixuan Zhenjun suddenly recalled the words Xiao Ning True Person had urged him with—the very words he had once dismissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this ancient cultivator who had just emerged from seclusion truly be one of the Four Elders of the Sword Sect—or some elder of the Supreme level? But if he were truly such a being, how could the Dao-Union elder demon have escaped him? Still, I must go and see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint purple glow flickered, and Zixuan Zhenjun vanished from above the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed the rules—would even such a senior sword cultivator really dare lay a hand on me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Xuan Yue Tower, the Young Master and his two subordinates stepped out the front gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were about to turn themselves in; their actions weren’t truly severe—worst case, they’d just be thrown in prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with voluntary surrender, they might even get a few days off their sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh~ I hope after getting out of the Judicial Hall’s prison, I’ll get a bit luckier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three little devils—you managed to slip past me before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid a faint violet aura, Zixuan Zhenjun’s figure materialized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way—again?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this ever going to end?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Young Master screamed inwardly, yet his movements were swift—he didn’t care who was around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! As he dropped to his knees, he blurted out: “Elder, spare us! We’ve already been taught our lesson—we’re just on our way to the Judicial Hall to surrender!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already been taught a lesson? Zixuan Zhenjun’s heart stirred: “Who did you encounter before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was…” The Young Master opened his mouth, but his mind went utterly blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he remembered were two indistinct silhouettes—he couldn’t recall who they were or what had happened at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t remember.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hah? Vast spiritual soul energy coalesced into fine threads, probing directly into the three men’s souls to search their memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After searching, he found fabricated soul cultivation, spirit resentment sword forging, and a mess of other trivial things—but the scene he truly wanted to see was absent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their memories were corrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though these three were demonic cultivators, they had not yet committed any heinous acts; Zixuan Zhenjun had no intention of tormenting three Nascent Soul juniors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the three left, Zixuan Zhenjun stepped forward, violet light flaring as he entered the massive underground laboratory beneath the Xuan Yue Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, Zixuan Zhenjun returned to the surface, empty-handed, and shot off into the horizon as a streak of violet light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, within the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunlu finally faced another challenger—Fang Lin, holding a black battle blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I admit I underestimated you earlier—you’re certainly not like those fragile students, no better than lambs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried loud enough for many students to hear; they glared at him angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Lin drew his battle blade and tossed the scabbard straight off the arena—the pitch-black blade looked especially heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I’ll defeat you with my full strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunlu blinked, puzzled—why was this guy spouting nonsense right away? “So much talk— if it were me, I’d just swing and cut!” piped up Chi Jiuyu from the audience seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Threatening before even winning? Either he’s brain-damaged or he doesn’t know his own limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Almost forgot!” She slapped her forehead and quickly pulled out her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You have 5 unread messages】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sender was “My Most Revered Master,” who had just been switched to silent mode, so she hadn’t heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you run into another Dao-Union again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your uncle should’ve noticed—wait right where you are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next message came half a minute later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How’s it going? Has your uncle arrived yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Reply immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“\u002Fangry”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiuyu: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are you never this concerned about me normally? “Uncle, doesn’t my master know what’s happening here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, my current state is unusual—so your sister can’t divine my location, and that’s affecting you too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiuyu’s eyes lit up—no wonder her master kept sending messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An opportunity too good to miss—she quickly typed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m still being chased, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she sent it, an immediate reply came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bullshit! Can those two trashlings really chase you? And since I can’t see your situation, your uncle must be right beside you—you dare lie to me? You’re asking for a beating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her typing speed is terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah... this this this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was instantly exposed—Chi Jiuyu’s scalp prickled. Her master meant it when she said she’d hit—she really would! She should’ve never played this trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll speak to your sister.” Xu Xing took the phone from her hand. “Just watch the test.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was just joking, Uncle—you’ve got to explain this to my master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll definitely say it—but whether she listens is another matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Xu Xing’s promise, Chi Jiuyu finally felt a little relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at the central arena—Zhang Yunlu had already engaged Fang Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of his earlier words, she’d been cautious—but after two Shitan  moves, she realized... it was just that? Compared to previous challengers, he was stronger, his blade technique sharper—but nothing compared to the illusions in the trial! Emm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, just knock him off already—if I drag this out, the arena might give some nasty comments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That honey-tongued arena? Zhang Yunlu didn’t trust it one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, you’re different from the rest—but this ends here!” Fang Lin growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bent low, gripping his blade with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step! Slash! A white blade-light surged from the edge, racing toward Zhang Yunlu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blade Light! Since childhood, he’d always been first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Starry Battlefield, he had a master to guide him, fought alien creatures to hone his blade, and never lacked elixirs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he’d be first again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Zhang Yunlu? Merely a stepping stone to higher heights!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the incoming blade-light, Zhang Yunlu sidestepped slightly, dodging it at the very limit of her movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not done yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two more blade-lights sliced through the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three blade-lights—blade technique partially perfected! Fang Lin’s body surged forward with the two new lights, clearly aiming to decide victory in this single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunlu didn’t dodge or retreat—she raised her sword to meet it. The blade vanished the instant she swung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it reappeared, two sword-lights collided with the blade-lights and dissolved into nothingness; the remaining five sword-lights shot straight at Fang Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven sword-lights—sword technique perfected! This was her full-power strike; in the trial, she’d died many times from carelessness, so she knew well—holding back was to endanger her own life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword-lights drew nearer—Fang Lin could no longer dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, white light flooded his vision. When his sight returned, he found himself standing outside the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Lin’s expression was dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the audience seats, Chi Jiuyu yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sword technique was decent—sneaky, especially that sudden vanishing trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Defender rated: Excellent】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How easy—did they run out of words? 【Challenger, despite abundant resources, boasts over a partially perfected blade technique—truly a frog at the bottom of a well, a petty clown】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time the insult wasn’t too harsh—he did perform better than the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Lin stood there stunned, then slowly stepped forward, picked up his scabbard, and retreated in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please collect, please follow!! 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