[{"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-62":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},2299384,4498,"Chapter 62: The Change in the Second Trial","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-62",62,"\u003Cp>Yu Ming’s action was not passive; he proposed it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a man whose foundation is damaged, whose future is bleak, and whose lifespan is nearly spent, most things have become trivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet one thing he could not ignore was the chance to repair his foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trial was mysterious; perhaps he could gain the opportunity to restore his foundation within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he ultimately failed, he could still earn Master Li a favor, and perhaps retain a sliver of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the others… frankly, it might sound rude, but it was purely incidental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether this would anger the unseen master manipulating everything, Yu Ming was not overly concerned—after all, the Joyful Sect’s charm cultivators were already doing live broadcasts, and nothing happened to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s starting.” Yu Ming opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, everyone held their breath; even Li Qingyang’s expression grew serious as he set down his gourd and turned to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Yu Ming closed his eyes again, his head sinking as he clearly entered the trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has it already begun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Yu Ming had demonstrated this twice before, watching it again still left them baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Master Li here, he should be able to…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing all eyes turn toward him—including even his own junior disciple’s disciple—Li Qingyang paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t look at me; I have no idea what’s happening.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t cling to pride—he simply didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Li’s words were blunt indeed…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Transformation cultivators exchanged glances and turned their attention back to Yu Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Enemy: Qi Refining Ninth Layer Body Cultivator, Entry Level of The Tyrant Scripture, Perfect Level of Tremble Mountain Fist】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Objective: Kill】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the opponent Yu Ming encountered this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restricted by their cultivation level, Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators could at most reach Entry Level with scriptures like The Tyrant Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To reach Minor Completion, one needed at least a Golden Core, with true qi transformed into magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray mist gathered, coalescing into a long iron spear in Yu Ming’s hand, its six-inch tip gleaming with cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! Thud! The body cultivator’s phantom drew nearer, its heavy, dense aura making the hairs on Yu Ming’s knuckles stand on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something’s wrong—this is far stronger than last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had faced body cultivators with Perfect-level fist techniques in the trial space before, but none had exerted such overwhelming pressure as this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With rich experience, he instantly assessed the situation, stepped back with his right foot, gripped the spear’s haft above his head, and pointed the tip downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body cultivator’s phantom halted when it reached the optimal range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its face was indistinct, yet Yu Ming felt an intensely aggressive gaze upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a starving tiger fixated on its prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! A muffled thump—the body cultivator’s phantom stomped its foot and lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ming’s heart jolted; he pressed the spear’s haft upward and swept it! Whirrrr! The spear vibrated, about to strike the phantom’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the body cultivator’s phantom opened its palm-sized hand and seized the razor-sharp spear tip with bare hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin streams of blood trickled down its arm, dissolving into gray mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the body cultivator’s phantom seemed to grin savagely, its right hand surging with force—the iron spear bent instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ming’s scalp prickled; he felt as if gripping the spearhead were a colossal tyrannosaur, its unstoppable strength threatening to lift him clean off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! The world spun; violent air rushed into his nose and throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danger! Realizing this, Yu Ming immediately released his grip and was flung backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just Yu Ming—all trial participants had immediately sensed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at the same level and cultivation base, there were vast differences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, Fang Lin was the template; his temperament and combat talent were merely average—fine for the first round’s screening, but unsuitable for the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Xu Xing strengthened every aspect, and this adjustment was dynamic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, if a trial participant knew only one ordinary sword technique, increase difficulty by ten percent; if two, increase by twenty percent, and so on, up to a maximum of fifty percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the participant knew a supreme technique or a peerless lineage, a different calculation applied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, how could ordinary Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators compete against Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators from immortal sects?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the trial space, Xiao Fan also faced a body cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this period of familiarity, he grew increasingly aware of the Profound Heaven Battle Art’s might, and with full confidence, he charged forward with his fists, aiming to end the battle swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the outcome was entirely different from what he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with the body cultivator’s straightforward, mountain-shaking punch, he was driven back step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how refined or varied his techniques, the body cultivator’s phantom struck with only one punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how you change, I break you with one punch! Within five exchanges, he was blasted backward, spitting blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is way too strong!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Fan was filled with dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After barely landing and steadying himself, a punch capable of shattering gold and jade was already rushing toward his face, the air current choking his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn! A flash of spiritual light in his eyes—his spiritual power instantly flowed along a peculiar path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! It sounded as if blood surged in his ears; Xiao Fan’s physical strength surged, his feet shifting instantly to evade the punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then quickly retreated to create distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Profound Heaven Battle Art’s spiritual power enhancement effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spiritual power surged rapidly; feeling the endless strength within, Xiao Fan stared fixedly at the body cultivator’s phantom, replaying in his mind every movement of the radiant figure who had demonstrated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bore such a powerful Cang Clan combat art—how could he possibly lose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He halted his form, then charged once more toward the body cultivator’s phantom, swinging his fist with more than ten times the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this punch failed to land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body cultivator’s phantom moved at an odd angle, slipping past the incoming fist and closing into his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Fan froze; he thought he saw a hint of mockery on the blurred face, a palm opening wider and wider in his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the giant palm clamped over his face, Xiao Fan’s mind held only one thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wasn’t it supposed to be straightforward? Why did he dodge?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his head was forced uncontrollably toward the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, you’ve ramped up the difficulty so suddenly—can they handle it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiuyu squatted beside the tea table, crunching noisily on a fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it were as easy as last time, what would be the point?” Xu Xing said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Jiuyu quickly finished the last bits of fruit and tossed the pit into a distant trash bin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clapped her hands, then sat on the sofa and stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But by the way, Master, why are you holding this trial?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to the sect, if you wished, the other six immortal sects would all show you respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the scale and overall quality of the participants would far surpass this trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the first city I encountered after emerging from my seclusion,” Xu Xing said, watching the battling figures. “Since fate brought us here, let these people have a chance to try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone rises from this and achieves Dao Union, that would be best of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the odds are slim—if Dao Union were so easy to attain, there wouldn’t be so few after so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…” Chi Jiuyu pondered for a moment. “Then… should we delay our return a bit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not too late—it’s nearly time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stayed here not only to give these people a chance, but for another reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo is causing trouble—he must keep an eye on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Delaying our return would be better…” she muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning means seeing Master! Please collect and follow! (End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1334,"2026-06-20T06:44:12.591Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","32c774663d88753b41e3f0a5a990e701a09544394c9901df139e0016c5050f31","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-63","ancestor-the-times-have-changed-chapter-61",648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancestor-the-times-have-changed-cover.jpg"]