[{"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-576":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},2299898,4498,"Chapter 576","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-576",576,"\u003Cp>Xu Xing raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray, dull four-pronged crystal in his palm slowly rose with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it reached a certain height, it vanished directly into the pitch-black expanse of space, disappearing entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ji looked up at the spot where the Dao Soldier had vanished, but saw only an endless, dark void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his Dongzhen-level cultivation, he could not perceive even a trace of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder it is called a “Dao Soldier”—truly mysterious and unparalleled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling this, Lin Ji turned his gaze back to his master, ready to say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hummm~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mighty, fierce slash of blade-light stretched across millions of light-years and arrived in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomer wore black robes, his frame massive and sturdy, his thick neck corded with muscles like coiled giant serpents, gripping a long blade in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its edge was sharp and chilling, steeped in the heavy scent of blood and iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no one else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Gu Mo, who, after the Alliance of the Righteous suffered the “Heartbreak” calamity, had resolved to come to the frontlines to hold the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Xing, he paused in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Dao has come too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just been clearing the crystal river formed after the Dao Soldier’s power activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next breath, he found all the crystals had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He assumed someone had summoned the power of a celestial artifact, the might of a Supreme Fist, or perhaps Min Daoist or You Elder from the starry void had intervened, so he came to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment he arrived, he discovered Brother Dao had come himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Other Daoists are occupied. Since this is the Dao Soldier’s first trial, I had to come see for myself,” Xu Xing added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from this reason, he also wanted to prevent Xuan from seizing the opportunity to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the likelihood was low, better to be cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Mo nodded slightly, and like Lin Ji, he was about to ask about the Alliance of the Righteous when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Dao, you’re mistaken.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice cut in ahead of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without sound or warning, a wisp of crimson mist drifted down, coalescing into a woman of peerless beauty and boundless allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was exquisite, clad in a deep indigo long robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can still come to take a look, you know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Ancestress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red “entrance effect,” yet you’re wearing a blue dress?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing mentally grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ji quickly bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Mo was deeply surprised by the Demon Ancestress’s arrival, but still bowed in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Daoist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Ancestress returned the bow, then smiled sweetly at Lin Ji, speaking with great “generosity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Lin, you needn’t be so formal—just call me ‘Mother-in-Law.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat broke out on Lin Ji’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother-in-Law?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I dared call her that, I’d probably choke on water tomorrow and suffocate to death…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other option, he helplessly glanced at his master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely you won’t just sit there and watch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Ancestress’s sudden move caught him off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough!” Xu Xing cleared his throat, then stared sternly at Lin Ji. “This place has just been attacked by the Dao Soldier. Though we detected it in time, we must still inspect thoroughly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ji felt as if freed from a death sentence:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Disciple obeys! I’ll go at once!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he shot away as a streak of sword-light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Lin Ji had vanished completely did Xu Xing turn to Gu Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must have questions about the Alliance of the Righteous, correct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Mo, who had just felt like an outsider and was about to make an excuse to leave, halted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed… I wish to ask Brother Dao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Yuan had earnestly entrusted him to look after the Alliance of the Righteous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he, who always honored his promises, not worry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every time he recalled the Alliance’s actions during his seclusion, his heart recoiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his time on the starry frontlines, the Alliance had sent envoys multiple times to summon him, yet he had refused every time—even never returned to see them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Alliance of the Righteous is doing fine now. You need not worry,” Xu Xing explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened before was a scheme orchestrated jointly by Heaven and the Ancients—it’s not anyone’s fault. You needn’t dwell on it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The frontlines are in turmoil. You’re just one step away from realizing the Dao’s Ultimate. When the time comes, you must not let such matters hinder your path.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Xu Xing pulled out a jade slip and handed it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is from the current Alliance Chairman, entrusted to me for you. Everything you wish to know is inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No one lives without error; a single misstep can lead astray.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, the Ancients’ scheme failed too. Your heart has always been broad—surely you won’t let this failed plot weigh you down?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Mo silently took the jade slip, gazing at it for a long while before letting out a bitter laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his own negligence that caused the mess, yet now Brother Dao had to comfort him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am truly in your debt, Brother Dao… this is my fault.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft sigh, Gu Mo clasped his hands and sealed the jade slip away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You overstate it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying a jade slip and saying a few words—nothing much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there anything else you wish to ask?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Mo opened his mouth, hesitated, then slowly spoke: “Do you know what has become of my sister-in-law…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the Alliance, the one he worried about most was his sister-in-law, who was re-cultivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister-in-law?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Ancestress, who had remained silent until now, flickered a strange look in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could she mean Daoist Mengxuan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then that title really is…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoist Mengxuan is likely traveling the world, but I don’t know her exact whereabouts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing had no reason to investigate Mengxuan’s movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see…” Gu Mo paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d have to wait until he returned to check on his sister-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Brother Dao. I’ll go patrol the surroundings—then I’ll take my leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm. Go slowly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, as he had come, a blade-light surged forth, stretching across space, vanishing into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Xu Xing and the Demon Ancestress remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing turned his head toward the Demon Ancestress, preparing to ask why she had come, but she spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Dao, care to guess why I’m here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Dao Soldier?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can see all you need from afar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Ancestress smiled, gently placing a hand on Xu Xing’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I simply thought—how amusing it would be if the Sword Sovereign saw this scene!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned back, gazing toward the Central Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehehe~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the Demon Ancestress’s “provocation” truly worked—Xu Xing felt a sudden chill crawl up his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His back grew icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, stop playing,” Xu Xing said seriously. “If I’m not mistaken, you’re here to test a theory.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1166,"2026-06-20T06:44:14.883Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","87acf6ec91f6141994fc1a68e9bcc370ccc0622e9ef1a34f56e07480b08c9e7e","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-577","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-575",648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancestor-the-times-have-changed-cover.jpg"]