[{"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-45":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},2299367,4498,"Chapter 45: Sword Cultivators Beyond Merging with the Dao","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>At midnight, the bright moon hung high above the Altar of Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunlu sat facing the moon, eyes closed, her body seemingly draped in a thin silver gauze, a faint violet aura drifting beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being beaten many times, she ultimately chose to cultivate the troublesome *Purple Rampart Observing Qi Method*, and had already gathered a strand of violet qi at sunrise to enter the threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At sunrise, violet qi is gentlest and most suitable for cultivation; by noon, it mixes with solar essence, becoming violently turbulent—qi refining cultivators cannot utilize it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By sunset, the gathered violet qi loses its vitality and the meaning of all things newly born, rendering it utterly useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even violet qi at sunrise contains traces of scorching solar essence, so it must be slowly refined away with spiritual power before it can be absorbed into the fragile eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunlu now used a faster method—drawing upon the moon’s true radiance to erode the solar essence within the violet qi, a secret technique passed down by the Purple Rampart True Lord’s lineage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides accelerating her progress in the *Purple Rampart Observing Qi Method*, it also partially simulates the later process of drawing in solar and lunar essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh~ Ah~ As Zhang Yunlu breathed in and out, the violet aura surrounding her grew purer. “So swift an entry—she ought to join my Supreme Dao Sect.” Above, the Purple Rampart True Lord watched her, his eyes filled with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why bother with swords! Those sword cultivators are arrogant, and beyond being handsome, what difference do they make from body cultivators? How can they compare to my cultivation, commanding heaven and earth, mastering all arts at will?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Rampart True Lord’s eyes swirled with violet qi as he gazed at the strand growing ever purer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The *Purple Rampart Observing Qi Method* should be practiced with balance—one quarter-hour daily is enough. He’d noted this in the text; at this pace…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In three days, she’ll reach minor accomplishment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the next moment, the moon’s true radiance surged; the silver gauze Ningju  on Zhang Yunlu’s body turned solid, her face turned blue-green, frost coating her eyebrows and hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, she felt progress was too slow and drew in more moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Too hasty… We law cultivators should maintain calm, progress gradually.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Moonlight is extremely cold—this might injure her body.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But considering she’s just gained this marvelous method, a bit of greed and haste isn’t unforgivable…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Purple Rampart True Lord’s thoughts shifted, the drifting violet aura purified at a pace more than several times faster than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just three minutes, the violet qi shed all scorching solar essence; the moonlight-formed silver gauze vanished. Zhang Yunlu pressed her fingers into a seal—the violet qi instantly sank into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Purple Rampart Observing Qi Method*: Minor Accomplishment achieved!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Done?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Though reckless, she still possesses bold, vigorous determination. After all, cultivation always carries risk.’ The Purple Rampart True Lord slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Altar of Heaven, Zhang Yunlu rose slowly; her eyes had turned entirely purple—vast, profound, nothing like the dim glow she’d shown in the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During trials, she observed the sword cultivator’s shadow; though the *Purple Rampart Observing Qi Method* isn’t as direct as sword techniques, she still gained some experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh~ She exhaled a white breath of cold air; her bluish face returned to normal, the frost on her hair and eyebrows slowly melted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Shing!* A flash of icy light—a crystal-clear sword beam like a coiling dragon, the technique ethereal yet merciless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, swinging the sword is still the most exhilarating! Purple Rampart True Lord: ‘…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘After all, this is her family’s sword art; asking her to abandon it entirely is too much.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Besides, even among law cultivators, some practice a few sword techniques.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts stirred; the Purple Rampart True Lord kept convincing himself—then suddenly froze, his face turning grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he feel such intense emotional fluctuations over a qi-refining cultivator’s practice? Even if she were a genius, it shouldn’t happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon of the Heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly losing interest in watching, he dissolved into a strand of violet qi and drifted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………… Night deepened; in the villa, Chi JiuYu had entered the trial and was undergoing torture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the overwhelming swordlight, like a blazing sun falling from heaven, she still couldn’t devise many countermeasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet her progress on the *Grand Void Sword Scripture* had grown significantly, so even though she couldn’t withstand a single strike each time, she still enjoyed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Zhang Yunlu also entered the trial; the *Flowing Cloud Sword Art* she’d once been taught now manifested with striking differences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her opponent had shifted from Minor Accomplishment of the *Purple Rampart Observing Qi Method* to Major Accomplishment—perhaps today she’d even reach Perfect Level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing gazed outward, a faint smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secret realm will open soon. The prodigies gathered here, and these lucky ones who gained opportunities—who will prevail, who will fall?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked forward to it greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>City Hall, conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mayor, the mayor’s secretary, the principal of the Third Middle School of Xuanjian City, the chief of the Judicial Hall, and two vice chiefs—all the soul transformation cultivators of Xuanjian City were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All remained silent, as if awaiting something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the elderly vice chief of the Judicial Hall occasionally glanced at the chief seated beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Sect’s order has arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the incident involving the junior uncle hasn’t occurred yet, and considering the Lin family’s cultivation flaws, no severe punishment was issued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They merely ordered Lin QiuXian to remain confined for five more days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was utterly trivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if this were the only matter, there’d be no need to summon so many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The important matter is another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the string of incidents in Xuanjian City recently, the Sword Sect sent someone directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One return-to-void elder, and another—a Sword Sect’s Deputy Chief of the Swordholding Hall, just returned from the Starry Battlefield, promoted to the realm beyond merging with the Dao, and exceptionally skilled in the path of slaughter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this Swordholding Hall is no branch like Xuanjian City’s Judicial Hall—it is the sect’s main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh~ A cool breeze swept in; the soul transformation cultivators in the room felt a sting on their faces, their souls trembling as if watched by an utterly terrifying presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your patience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conference room door opened, and a middle-aged man entered, clad in coarse hemp robes, a long sword on his back, a yellow leather gourd hanging at his waist. His face was rugged, his eyes bright, his entire bearing that of an ancient wandering swordsman—free and unrestrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him walked a young man dressed in the Elder’s robes of the Sword Sect; though youthful in appearance, he was in truth a return-to-void elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone rose and bowed in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Elder.” This was from cultivators not of the Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Elder, Senior Elder.” This was from Sword Sect cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are all cultivators—no need for such formalities.” The rugged swordsman pressed his hands lightly, gesturing for them to sit. “Li Mou has come only to stabilize the situation, not to do anything to unsettle you. Rest easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone fell silent—how could they respond to that? “May I ask, Senior Elder, how should we handle the junior uncle?” asked the elderly vice chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Junior uncle…” The rugged swordsman paused. “The junior uncle has his own matters to attend to. As long as none of you disturb him, that is sufficient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please collect, please follow! (End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1260,"2026-06-20T06:44:12.591Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4c06c95358d37118e4ffe7d08053848409ded4568347d4740119c2cea67214ac","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-46","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-44",648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancestor-the-times-have-changed-cover.jpg"]