[{"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-46":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},2299368,4498,"Chapter 46: Seeing Xu Xing","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-46",46,"\u003Cp>Little Uncle? This Senior Uncle above the Union of Dao also calls the Little Uncle Senior “Uncle”?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm… that sounds a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if that’s the case, the Little Uncle Senior’s seniority is far too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly is her disciple?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoughts stirred among them; many were curious about the true identity of the mysterious Sword Sect Little Uncle Senior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, this Vice Director of the Sword Hall had never revealed which generation of the Sword Sect she belonged to, nor had she ever mentioned her master in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But more likely, their realms simply haven’t reached that level…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, that’s all I have to say.” Li Qingyang, the rugged sword cultivator, was also feeling a bit frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My master gave me a task, fine, but didn’t explain anything—just said something big needed doing, and I’d understand when the time came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So cryptic! He doesn’t even act like a sword cultivator! He traveled thousands of miles back from a distant star domain just for this vague assignment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, return to your posts. No need to see me off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Li Qingyang turned and walked away; the Void-Return Elder said nothing and followed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…” The many Nascent Soul cultivators in the conference room fell silent for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Xuanjian City, they might still count as influential figures, but before this one, they were utterly insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, as the elder instructed, return to your duties,” said the mayor of Xuanjian City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others felt helpless, but had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the city hall, Li Qingyang and the Void-Return Elder soared into the sky on their swords, yet kept their speed within strict limits, not exceeding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Void-Return Elder flew behind him on his sword: “Little Uncle Senior, are we really just leaving like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else should we do? I don’t even understand half of it myself.” Li Qingyang took a sip from the gourd at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquor was crystal clear, crimson as blood; its rich aroma made the nearby Void-Return Elder feel dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingyang glanced at him and said coolly: “Your sword is indeed heavily corrupted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Void-Return Elder smiled bitterly: “Little Uncle Senior, your insight is unmatched.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many years ago, he encountered several peculiar enemies on the Star Battlefield, causing his primordial sword to be tainted, and even Union of Dao could not fully sever that strange spiritual essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, that strange essence even influenced him through the sword itself, halting his cultivation progress entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had no access to cultivators above Union of Dao, he withdrew from the Star Battlefield and wandered the Central Continent, seeking hidden realms in hopes of finding a solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this journey, he accidentally entered the Crimson Moon Hidden Realm near Xuanjian City and discovered within it a sword, at least Union of Dao, possibly even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword’s master was likely dead; otherwise, a Union of Dao or higher sword cultivator’s spirit and sword would merge, allowing instantaneous arrival regardless of distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this state, he considered claiming it and replacing his primordial sword—even though he knew the odds were slim, it was better than remaining stagnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he failed to subdue it, he could at least try using its divine edge to sever the strange essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he never imagined a Senior Uncle above Union of Dao would return to the Central Continent from the Star Battlefield at this very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When we return, I’ll sever that essence for you. Sword cultivators are best with their own swords.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Little Uncle Senior!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The turn of fate was such that it ended this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Sect has over a hundred thousand Void-Return cultivators; to have the fortune to walk alongside a Little Uncle Senior is already luck enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qingyang rehung the gourd at his waist and sighed: “The Central Continent is too stifling. The starry expanse is vast—perfect for us to roam freely!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vast it may be, but also perilous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he ever become a sword cultivator as carefree as this Little Uncle Senior?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of his corrupted sword, the Void-Return Elder felt a pang of sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Fan jolted awake, sitting up abruptly, frantically touching his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No pain? No injury? Worse—his body felt unshackled, liberated, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Fan’s eyes were blank; he had no idea what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right! That blood in the jade box—and the voice—it mentioned something… the Secret of Creation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How does the new life feel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden voice sent chills down Xiao Fan’s spine; he rolled instantly, snatched up the sword beside him, and turned sharply toward the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he saw who spoke, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not recognize him? This was the man who gave him the jade box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, it was because of him that Xiao Fan had endured that entire evening’s ordeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized the moment he asked it—this was a stupid question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to novels and dramas, such questions never received answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My name is Huò. I am the one who granted you this Creation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? He actually answered! Huò?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Creation” he spoke of—was that the agony that nearly killed him this evening? What kind of Creation is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve restored your severed path. Isn’t that Creation enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restored my severed path?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Fan paused, sensing inwardly—and indeed, the mysterious, fragile Dao foundation in his dantian had vanished; his Foundation Establishment true qi had regressed into Qi Refining spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Refining, Level Nine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d regressed from pseudo-Foundation Establishment to Qi Refining Level Nine! It truly… was restored?! Instantly, indescribable joy flooded his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huò’s voice doused Xiao Fan in cold water, snapping him back to calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood, bowed respectfully: “Thank you, Elder. If you have any command, I will obey without hesitation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! I do have a task for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Fan’s heart skipped a beat—he felt uneasy, but clearly, refusal was no longer an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder, please instruct me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Soon, many Immortal Sect disciples, and others like you—lucky ones—will gather here. Your task is simple,” Huò smiled faintly, “defeat them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal Sect disciples… and others like me? “I shall obey, Elder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation he now faced surpassed all his past understanding; no matter the demand, he could only accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xiao Fan looked up again, the mysterious Huò had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the living room, Xu Xing waved his hand lightly, and the two light screens vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother of the Dao, long time no see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure stepped from the shadows, his face bearing a gentle smile that inspired goodwill—it was none other than Huò, who had been in Xiao Fan’s home just a moment ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long time no see,” Xu Xing nodded slightly. “You’ve been in Xuanjian City for some time now. What have you been doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couldn’t we at least speak with a touch of mystery, drop a few veiled allusions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mood is ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guide the young ones, so I must also nurture one, to compete with you, Brother of the Dao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing said nothing, gazing at him with a look that said, “Are you bored?” His voice was cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re in a playful mood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re being too dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please collect, please follow! (End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1223,"2026-06-20T06:44:12.591Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2e6f0c0612148747be52789df597f2fd0e7705183f694f034ba34ca8a4504c4a","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-47","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-45",648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancestor-the-times-have-changed-cover.jpg"]