[{"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-581":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},2299903,4498,"Chapter 581: Want to Recognize the Sword Ancestor as Master?","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-581",581,"\u003Cp>Outside the Qianyang Dao Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing walked slowly, with figures clad in golden-white dao robes passing by occasionally, or streaks of light darting across the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their cultivation bases varied—some were Golden Core or Nascent Soul, others Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most cultivated the Qianyang lineage founded by Xi Yun, or other yang-affiliated dao paths; their internal qi ranged from violent and scorching to gentle and calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waves of yang-affiliated qi rose and merged with the protective arrays of the Qianyang Dao Palace, forming a vast, special yang field spanning ten thousand li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, faint golden law rings, woven from swirling runes, could be seen—eighteen layers in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closer to the inner layers, the more intricate they became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The law rings repelled demons and evil spirits, preventing any malevolent presence from drawing near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even cultivators of yin-affiliated dao paths suffered partial suppression within the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the field, a majestic, blazing, sunlike will permeated every inch of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scorching, wild, inspiring awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though influenced by the lingering essence of Xi’s dao, he himself has also forged new insights.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure Xi dao essence belonged to the ‘ultimate yang,’ yet leaned more toward ‘protection’ and ‘purification.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, the Qianyang lineage now founded by Xi Yun leaned more toward ‘offense’ and ‘clarifying the heart.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he continued down this path, it might be harder than for others—but breaking free from the lingering influence of Xi’s dao essence was not impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this, Xu Xing laid out the pros and cons and let him choose for himself, rather than giving direct advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, he arrived outside the Qianyang Dao Palace and looked toward the distant city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light streaks flew back and forth; crowds thronged the streets without end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the final battle between humanity and the Beast God Clan in the Earth Immortal Realm, humanity suffered heavy losses, and many cities were still in reconstruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Qianyang Dao Palace was now one of the largest powers in the Earth Immortal Realm, so surrounding cities had not suffered severe damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a single avatar…” Xu Xing sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Xuan’s avatar had come to this world to lay plans, leaving behind the ‘Dao Origin’ lineage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his ultimate goal was to create the ‘Return Source Dao Anchor,’ he had also casually planted a side move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword-intent spiritual body had immediately severed most of Xuan’s influence, but it had been too hasty—some traces remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as Xuan’s master in this world,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Yun inevitably had been affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the reason for the conflict, 113 years ago, between Xi Yun and other human Reversal experts in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, even with differing opinions and the Beast God Clan’s provocation, it would never have escalated to open warfare, shattering the sacred site of the lineage bearers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Xu Xing had been barred from returning to the Tai Xuan Realm due to its repelling force, and could not intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after returning did he re-deploy his sword-intent spiritual body to completely purge the lingering influence…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing halted, withdrew his gaze from the distant city, and turned to look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you decided?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the Qianyang Dao Palace, the eighteen hidden law rings trembled in unison, erupting in boundless radiant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hummm~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solid, sacred golden radiance spread in Cengceng  layers, like golden waves cascading down from the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone inside the Qianyang Dao Palace looked up, witnessing this wondrous, majestic sacred spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following it, a vast voice echoed through every corner of the Qianyang Dao Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I shall enter seclusion to comprehend the Dao’s mysteries. The position of Qianyang Dao Palace Master is hereby passed to Deputy Master Hongjing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this simple declaration, the cascading sacred golden radiance flowed to the eight directions, transforming into dense yang-affiliated spiritual energy that filled every corner of the Qianyang Dao Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eighteen law rings high above shone brilliantly, exceptionally radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Qianyang Dao Palace fell utterly silent…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then erupted into chaotic uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao’s mysteries?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the Master finally about to break through Reversal and ascend to Union?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majestic will permeating every space of the Qianyang Dao Palace rapidly contracted, sinking back to its deepest core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing fireball sealed itself, leaking not a single trace of qi; within, a subtle, strange transformation quietly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xu Xing merely shook his head and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’ve decided to accept after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether to abandon and start anew, or to accept and pursue Union, both required immense courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Yun’s choice to directly ascend to Union did not surprise him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after he clearly explained the risks and benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Xi Yun, the Qianyang dao path was the very path he had spent his entire life cultivating, pouring all his heart and soul into creating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abandon it and start over?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, it felt like denying his own past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rather interesting, really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, he had not known what was happening to him—only vaguely sensed something amiss, fearing that rushing forward might harm his future cultivation, so he hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet once he learned the full truth, he still chose this path that would affect his future cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, fear of the unknown far outweighs fear of cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like it won’t be him,” Xu Xing withdrew his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Union begins, it cannot be stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for a tiny few like Yuan, Union is always a long and perilous process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Xi Yun’s situation was particularly unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chance at Union came entirely from the lingering essence of Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the conventional path, his chance of success would be relatively higher—but if he wished to forge his own Dao, it would be far from simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… it’s time to begin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing took another step forward, and his form vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after he departed from the Qianyang Dao Palace,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brilliant light erupted in the high heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolling golden clouds surged, spreading endlessly across the entire Earth Immortal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten thousand crimson rainbows rolled, a thousand thousand auspicious rays shimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grand, resonant Dao voice echoed from the world’s depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All beings within the realm felt as if bathed in enlightenment, as if swallowing hundreds of thousands of Creation Elixirs—spiritual thoughts surged, their laws strengthened, their spirits clarified!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scale of this spectacle far surpassed the earlier tremor of the eighteen law rings above the Qianyang Dao Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following it came a vast voice, echoing through heaven and earth, audible to every single being in the realm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, I establish the Ascension Platform. Those who attain Reversal, and accumulate three thousand external merits, their merit and fruit complete, may ascend to the ‘Immortal Realm’ and seek the Great Dao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deploying an Ascension Platform—this was something he’d done many times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing it again now came naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because before deploying the Ascension Platform, Xu Xing had granted the Earth Immortal Realm additional benefits, so the realm cooperated wholeheartedly, spontaneously manifesting wondrous phenomena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a True Realm, its foundation was naturally extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manifested phenomena were not only gorgeous and majestic, but carried profound mysteries and boundless creation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hollow, showy spectacles of the former Fuli Realm could not compare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All beings of the Earth Immortal Realm were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples of the Qianyang Dao Palace, meanwhile, gazed upward, eyes vacant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the Tai Xuan Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>",1232,"2026-06-20T06:44:14.883Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f7adf1552f9c4bcd7d7f5a9491dcfea2487980a133d102b25138c84cf07ceabe","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-582","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-580",648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancestor-the-times-have-changed-cover.jpg"]