[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an":3,"chapter-laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-14":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hiding in the Martial World to Become Ancestor",{"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},2229572,4164,"Chapter 14","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>The moonlight shone on the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Nanyun Prefecture City, most of the outer city area was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The East District was the same; apart from a few market streets, other places were dark and quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu, with the help of the moonlight, moved quickly through the alleys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With \"Heavenly Wolf Sniffs the Moon,\" he didn't have to worry about getting lost; he just went straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu arrived outside a large residence, stopped at the entrance, and with the help of the moonlight projected from the sky, saw a plaque hanging on the top of the gate, his pupils shrinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luoyun Martial Arts Hall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong smell of blood was actually coming from inside the Luoyun Martial Arts Hall...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place where Huang Feiyang learned martial arts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not rushing to go in, Chen Mu stood at the closed gate and listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long while, he didn't hear any movement inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he lightly tap his toes, step on the wall, and climb onto the high courtyard wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Landing from the wall, the pungent smell of blood was even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Mu had taken a few steps, he saw a corpse lying on the ground at a turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached slowly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Corpse discovered, do you wish to loot?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Corpse discovered, do you wish to loot?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Corpse discovered? Do you wish to loot?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corpses! Corpses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were corpses everywhere!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu walked while staying alert to his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, apart from the corpses, there wasn't a single living person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the large martial arts hall, both the inner and outer courtyards, thirty-nine people had all died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This even included the master of the Luoyun Martial Arts Hall, Luo Zhongyun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As well as his four disciples, each of whom was a martial artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Zhongyun himself was an expert at the eighth level of the Houtian realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, he had also died. His state of death wasn't particularly miserable; his chest was just pierced through, opening a large hole, and the internal bones, organs, and flesh could be vaguely seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierced through the chest and back by someone with a single punch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of cultivation level would that take?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Luo Zhongyun is at the eighth level of Houtian, and the martial arts he practiced, even if not at the peak, were at least at the stage of perfection. Someone who could kill him with one punch, the ninth level of Houtian probably couldn't do it...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Xiantian!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu's heart tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the strength of a Xiantian expert, they could indeed punch through a person's body and kill Luo Zhongyun on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the murderer a Xiantian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu decisively turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Zhongyun didn't know how he had provoked a Xiantian martial artist, but the other party had come to his door, and his whole family had suffered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu didn't dare to interfere, nor could he.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew if that Xiantian martial artist would suddenly return?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this reason, even though there were many good things in the house, Chen Mu didn't linger at all; running away was the best policy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the martial arts hall, he walked quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Circling around in the alleys, he turned a few times, and after confirming that no one was following him, Chen Mu hurried back to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Xiuxiu had already served Huang Feiyang and put him to bed; the latter was snoring like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu didn't disturb them and entered his own room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't light a lamp either, reaching out to take out the dozens of cards he had looted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy Card! Energy Card! Stamina Card! Stamina Card!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power Card! Energy Card...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was either Energy Cards or Stamina Cards; there weren't many Power Cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking everything, Chen Mu left five cards on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These five cards were two Skill Cards and three Internal Energy Cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivation levels of the Internal Energy Cards were four and a half months, two and a half months, and one month, respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four and a half months of internal energy cultivation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This card was definitely looted from Luo Zhongyun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Luo Zhongyun, at the eighth level of Houtian, could possess so much internal energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this point, it could also be seen that the higher the cultivation level, the greater the effect of the looted cards; at least, the Internal Energy Cards were like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Skill Cards recorded the internal cultivation method \"Cloud-Rolling Gong\" and an auxiliary \"Cloud-Dispersing Art,\" respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former could generate internal energy and break through realms, while the latter was for concealing one's aura and hiding one's cultivation level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were good things!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cloud-Rolling Gong\" was the signature martial art of the Luoyun Martial Arts Hall, which Huang Feiyang had always wanted to practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to learn it, one not only had to spend a lot of silver but also needed to gain Luo Zhongyun's approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Luo Zhongyun said he could teach it and imparted \"Cloud-Rolling Gong\" could Huang Feiyang learn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, even if he could learn it, he could at most learn the first three levels of \"Cloud-Rolling Gong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he was accepted as an official disciple by Luo Zhongyun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could he learn the subsequent internal cultivation methods, such as the one Chen Mu had in his hand right now—a Skill Card looted from the corpse of one of Luo Zhongyun's disciples, which contained all six levels of \"Cloud-Rolling Gong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This 'Cloud-Rolling Gong' is much stronger than 'Everlasting Spring Gong.' Should I switch to practicing 'Cloud-Rolling Gong'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu used the card, comprehended the mysteries of the six levels of \"Cloud-Rolling Gong\" that appeared in his mind, and mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Everlasting Spring Gong' and 'Cloud-Rolling Gong' not only don't conflict, but also have a stimulating effect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comparing the two internal cultivation methods, Chen Mu discovered with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what was he waiting for? Switch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest fear when changing cultivation methods is conflict, because this requires starting from scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out, the upright and peaceful nature of \"Everlasting Spring Gong\" allowed it to blend perfectly with most internal cultivation methods and could stimulate improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This saved Chen Mu a lot of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did it as soon as he thought of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Chen Mu simultaneously operated both internal cultivation methods, replacing \"Everlasting Spring Gong\" with \"Cloud-Rolling Gong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his dantian, all his internal energy was mobilized, circulating everywhere along his meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing cultivation methods was a comprehensive replacement; during this process, his meridians were stretched, causing a faint stinging pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat quickly broke out on Chen Mu's face and head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat cross-legged, motionless, his aura chaotic, and mist rose from the top of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quarter of an hour, two quarters of an hour, one hour, two hours...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly three and a half hours, the aura on his body turned from chaotic to stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another half hour, Chen Mu opened his eyes and spat out an arrow of air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The switch of the internal cultivation method was successfully completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The internal energy in his body had all been replaced with the attributes of \"Cloud-Rolling Gong,\" elusive and continuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be hard, soft, heavy, or cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It perfectly interpreted the ever-changing nature of clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Switching to 'Cloud-Rolling Gong,' the internal energy required for a breakthrough should be less, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath to stabilize his mind, Chen Mu took out the Internal Energy Card with the most cultivation and silently recited to use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Internal Energy Card dissipated into a stream of light and surged into his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the internal energy that had appeared out of thin air in his body, Chen Mu operated \"Cloud-Rolling Gong,\" pushing back to break through the bottleneck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the second level of Houtian, he charged toward the third level of Houtian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh whoosh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood in his body flowed rapidly; Chen Mu seemed to hear the sound of flowing water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large amounts of internal energy pushed the operation of the cultivation method, stimulating the skin, flesh, tendons, and bones... every corner, every cell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again and again, again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Chen Mu's body shook, and all the pores on his body opened, shooting out a large amount of aura from within, which merged into a mass of mist that circled his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu stood up and performed \"Gold-Shattering Palm\" in the room, practicing it three times. Driven by his internal energy, the mist around his body rolled and surged, condensing into chunks, visible to the naked eye, thick like masses of blood mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu finished the technique and slowly spat out an arrow of air, which pierced through the thick mist and shot out more than three meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flowed like a river, and the aura condensed like blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third level of Houtian!\u003C\u002Fp>",1489,"2026-06-18T00:46:08.476Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b46808c6e868e03d236748aafa0ff7288f8ce480b82e44473811dd488986aacb","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-15","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-13",576,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhiding-in-the-martial-world-to-become-ancestor-cover.jpg"]