[{"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-614":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},2299936,4498,"Chapter 614","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-614",614,"\u003Cp>Night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was shrouded in thick dark clouds, cold winds howling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inner continent of the Sword Sect, usually visible through the misty clouds, now showed not a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only seven divine aurora lists, inscribed with countless names, hung down from the hazy sky, their radiance undiminished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who gazed intently, no matter how far away or what their cultivation level, could clearly see each name recorded on the lists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the dark clouds and biting wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the massive oval arena, voices roared; the great array enveloping the entire venue flickered dimly, its inscriptions swirling unpredictably through the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the arena lay hidden special paradises, concealed behind the world itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the high cloud terrace, several figures sat in stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center sat Du Ruoheng, the Sword Sect’s sect leader; flanking him were four True Persons, each with distinct temperaments—some cold and stern, others calm and composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the four senior elders of this generation: the Sword Bearer, the Dharma Instructor, the Elixir Master, and the Law Keeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was the final round of the “Immortal Sect Special Recruitment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the actual leaders of the Sword Sect’s four most important departments, these four elders typically recruited a few outstanding candidates during the “Immortal Sect Special Recruitment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance to the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, young figures entered—those who had already passed the “Dao Three Passes” and the “Heart Five Passes” in the final trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless gazes came from all directions, tightening the hearts of those just entering the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially upon spotting the figures atop the cloud terrace—their tension only deepened…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Sect’s sect leader and the four senior elders—figures once visible only on the Spirit Net!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among those who reached the arena fastest after clearing the “Dao Three Passes” and “Heart Five Passes,” Ye Zhiwei drew her gaze back from the high terrace, gripping her sword tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the “Heart Five Passes” trial, she had nearly been trapped by memories of her childhood…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had reacted in time, completing the “Heart Five Passes” in roughly one-third the time of the second-place finisher, just as planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now came the “Fa Three Passes” trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having achieved the Creation Foundation Establishment, she held an absolute advantage over other Foundation Establishment cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must leverage this edge to achieve a dazzling result and demonstrate sufficient value!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Zhiwei silently weighed her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until a warm, soothing flow surged through her, coursing through her limbs, organs, and marrow, as if nourishing her very soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand, pressing against the blood jade pendant she wore around her neck, then stepped forward toward the entrance of the paradise realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood jade’s appearance had been sudden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had simply appeared in her storage ring without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to be a supportive magic treasure—worn during cultivation, it offered considerable benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet due to her ingrained caution, she did not blindly accept its power, but immediately investigated its origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In doing so, she actually uncovered some information about the blood jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It belonged to a charm cultivator named Jiang Yujiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had once participated in the secret realm trial in Xuan Guang City, then represented the Joyful Sect in the Righteous Alliance’s Martial Exhibition, and received a “treasure” gifted by a high-level expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That treasure was the blood jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm cultivators—those who understand, understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concealing such things was not their style; Jiang Yujiu naturally seized this perfect publicity opportunity, displaying the blood jade multiple times during her livestreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked identical to the one she had obtained!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the blood jade’s described effects matched those of the one she possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further investigation revealed that the Dao-Union powerhouse Zhong Jiajia had also claimed to possess a blood jade—and even showed a picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though its surface bore additional golden patterns, its core was identical to hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if it had been mass-produced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such a powerful supportive treasure…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could anyone really just hand them out freely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when she reached the entrance of the “Fa Three Passes” paradise realm, facing the slowly rotating white vortex, did her scattered thoughts finally settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced sideways at the divine aurora list outside the arena, marking for Foundation Establishment cultivators, paying special attention to the top few names…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned away, stepping into the white vortex before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far from the Sword Sect’s main sect, a city on the edge of Jianzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive broadcast arena was packed with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this year’s Immortal Sect Competition was not broadcast publicly, many had turned their attention to this “Immortal Sect Special Recruitment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason so many gathered here was that the Xuan Guang Mirror didn’t just project images—it also projected the strength of spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly “being there in person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Li sat in an unremarkable corner, watching the Xuan Guang Mirror’s projection ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she planned to visit the Righteous Alliance, she was in no hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she paused briefly wherever she went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the figures emerge from the Xuan Guang Mirror’s images.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on her recent observations, once one passed the “Dao Three Passes” and “Heart Five Passes,” the final round was effectively complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Fa Three Passes” merely determined final rankings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this what Foundation Establishment in the Tai Xuan Realm is like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Earth Immortal Realm, the first stage of cultivation is Qi Refining under the Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, one walks the path they’ve inherited; the strength of their Dao Foundation depends entirely on the Dao vein they inherit and its compatibility with their own nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao she inherited had been meticulously deduced by her elder, perfectly matching her [Yin] and [Sword].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, her Dao Foundation ranked among the absolute pinnacle of the entire Earth Immortal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Li’s eyes flickered with a hint of daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exaggeration, half of these young cultivators had Foundation Establishment strength surpassing hers at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the little girl walking at the front!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had she been at her own Foundation Establishment stage, she wouldn’t have lasted a single blow against this girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect Foundation Establishment… Creation Foundation Establishment…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by what she saw now, even the pinnacle Foundation Establishments of the Earth Immortal Realm still fell slightly short of the Perfect Foundation Establishment of the Tai Xuan Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Creation Foundation Establishment…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was simply no comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That means the Tai Xuan Realm’s “Huan Dan Nine Transforms” and the Earth Immortal Realm’s “Dao Vein Nine Transforms Golden Core” also differ vastly.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she pondered, the Xuan Guang Mirror’s image shifted, splitting into nearly a hundred smaller screens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Li lifted her head, glanced briefly, then stood and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching for a while, she had finally clarified her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By Tai Xuan Realm standards, her past cultivation had serious deficiencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she wished to truly reach the pinnacle of Tai Xuan Realm’s Return to Void level, she must solidify her foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for combat afterward…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had little interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Xi Li exited the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she did not stop—she continued forward until she was far from the arena, and the surroundings were empty…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She halted, turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slender, radiant figure stood quietly there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve been following me since earlier—what do you seek?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1206,"2026-06-20T06:44:15.330Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3bea1b70af3bfcc3b87414d1e7ab563c931d183b7a34ae829f2a6774d6917dfa","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-615","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-613",648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancestor-the-times-have-changed-cover.jpg"]