[{"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-599":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},2299921,4498,"Chapter 599: The Realm of Yuan Zhen: The Military Realm","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-599",599,"\u003Cp>Focusing his mind, Xu Xing rose from the center of his meditation ground and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thought gave rise to the Luo Heaven—this was merely a glimpse of the Dao Source’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what the true Dao Source could accomplish…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It remains unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Sword Ancestor Hall, Xu Xing gazed down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the endless clouds, all aspects of the Sword Sect came into his view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the outer sect bench, Chi Jiuyu and Lin Xuanxuan were reviewing the progress report of the first batch of Ascension Envoys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a cave dwelling on the inner sect continent, Zhou Kongming stared at the progress report with a look of utter despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the accommodation zone for the “Immortal Sect Special Recruitment” contestants, Ye Zhiwei, having learned the Heaven Luo Sword Weave under Chi Jiuyu’s guarantee, was diligently cultivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Creation Foundation Establishment…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing’s gaze lingered briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was the third Creation Foundation Establishment among the Sword Sect’s new disciples since Xiao Yunlu joined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Principle of Concealment—the intent to hide the heart and conceal the spirit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under a single glance, the principle she had grasped could not possibly escape Xu Xing’s notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guaranteeing her study of the Heaven Luo Sword Weave…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be fair, Jiuyu had decent taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Xu Xing withdrew his gaze and looked elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, at the level of Creation Foundation Establishment, one need not even participate in the “Immortal Sect Special Recruitment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply visit the local Sword Sect Comprehensive Service Center, or fill out one’s details on the relevant section of the Sword Sect’s official website, and admission is effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One can even enjoy benefits higher than those granted to “Immortal Sect Special Recruitment” disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creation Foundation Establishment still carries immense value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This youngling chose to participate likely to achieve certain goals—or perhaps to gain a sense of “security.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Correct. This is a child with extreme insecurity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is personal privacy; Xu Xing had no intention of probing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When something truly required his attention, he would act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Xu Xing finally withdrew his gaze, his eyes clear and still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After witnessing the myriad faces of the Sword Sect, his heart—once stirred by glimpsing the “Dao Source”—had calmed considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To know is difficult; to act is harder…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft sigh, Xu Xing descended the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of the Dao Source was unimaginable; he intended to wield transcendence with a “Not Leaving the Dust” heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transcendence without leaving the dust…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How exceedingly difficult that step would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xing’s figure vanished into the misty clouds halfway up the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the group “Who’s Competing? Only Real Names Allowed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one else had sent messages; only one person’s messages kept flooding the chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wuwang: “So only I got all the Ascension Points?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wuwang: “The Yin-Yang Qi Absorption and Union Marvel Art—when did you start refining the Hehuan Sect’s techniques again? @Zhou Kongming”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wuwang: “I heard the first person to settle their task gets a reward, right? @Chen Xuanqing”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wuwang: “I checked your task report—difficulty level is high. Thirteen Qi Cauldrons is indeed a solid idea. @Xiao Yu”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wuwang: “If it were me, I doubt I’d have a better solution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wuwang: “We two have the highest Ascension Points. Should we do a post-mortem for the others?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wuwang had tagged nearly everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Xiao Yu, who received his special attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the group “Who’s Competing? Only Real Names Allowed #2.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu: “\u002Fimage”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu: “\u002Fimage”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu: “This guy’s acting like he’s on top of the world. \u002Fdisdain”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuanqing: “+1”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuanqing: “Zi Yue, go deal with him @Zi Yue”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue: “I don’t understand what Sister Xuanqing is saying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue: “\u002Finnocent”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuanqing: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuanqing: “Aren’t you already cultivating the True Self? Why do you still talk like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue: “I’ve always talked like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu: “Enough. Don’t pressure Zi Yue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu: “If you can’t stand his attitude, go confront him yourself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuanqing: “Suck-up. \u002Fdisdain”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wuwang had the highest Ascension Points and clearly held the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a fool would go bother him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true protagonist’s revenge waits ten years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west—there will come a day when I’m on top!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu: “Last place and you’re still showing off? \u002Fcontempt”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two were about to argue…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xingyue: “Old Zhou, what were you thinking when you passed down the Yin-Yang Qi Absorption and Union Marvel Art?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue: “Are you planning to switch sects to the Hehuan Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s this got to do with me?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you two want to fight, fight—but why suddenly drag me into it?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kongming was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had done his best to lower his presence, yet still couldn’t escape it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kongming: “To increase population and spark their interest in cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn’t avoid it, he might as well explain properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these guys clearly saw through it—they were just pretending to be clueless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xingyue: “I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xingyue: “\u002Fthumbs up”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu: “By the way, this task progress report seems to be visible to all Ascension Envoys.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu: “Just us believing it won’t do, @Zhou Kongming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kongming: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think I don’t know that?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally understood why his Master had told him not to care about others’ opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when he thought of the future Zongzhu  election—Little Uncle Zu  would surely use this against him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ling: “Let’s get back to the real topic. \u002Fserious”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuanqing: “Isn’t this the real topic? \u002Fserious”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ling: “Clearly not. \u002Fserious”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuanqing: “Fine then. \u002Fserious”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ling: “Kongming and I discussed the Ascension mission earlier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why bring Kongming into it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others in the group muttered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ling: “There’s one point you’ve all probably noticed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, these matters were always raised by either Zhou Kongming or Xiao Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Chen Xuanqing always claimed to be the protagonist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within this small group, Zhou Kongming and Xiao Yu were still the unofficial leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Zhou Kongming had only 159 points and wanted to minimize his presence, not speak much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ling: “Each of us can exchange for different items.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuanqing: “I understand, so you mean we swap items, each taking what we need.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ling: “Exactly, that way our options become broader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xingyue: “Good idea \u002F thumbs up”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue: “Sounds good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu: “+1”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kongming: “#List of Exchangeable Items (Mission World 1)”\u003C\u002Fp>",1100,"2026-06-20T06:44:14.883Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4e010fc9833b319ff6742336e27c0e46c5c5b5cf423d620980c7ea13d05abab0","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-600","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-598",648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancestor-the-times-have-changed-cover.jpg"]