[{"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-32":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},2229590,4164,"Chapter 32","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-32",32,"\u003Cp>This was a giant snake with a pitch-black body, dotted only with a few star-shaped patterns on its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body, as thick as a water bucket, was incredibly heavy, and the grass it slithered over was completely crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its aura wasn't very intense, and it made not a single sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its semi-circular head flicked a snake tongue, licking the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The direction it was moving wasn't toward where Chen Mu was; it didn't seem to have discovered him, and its target was very direct: the corpses piled not far away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right under Chen Mu's gaze, it slithered to the corpse pile, opened its blood-red maw, and swallowed two corpses in one gulp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't chew, but swallowed directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to pause in between; one gulp for two corpses, then another gulp, and two more corpses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A giant snake that eats corpses?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu found it strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This giant snake had a particularly good appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one breath, it swallowed all dozen or so corpses into its belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at its abdominal area, there wasn't the slightest bulge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is its stomach that big?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is its contractile force that strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An exotic beast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this giant snake belonged to a type of exotic beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ordinary large snake would never have this ability; after eating a dozen people, its abdomen would show no change at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu watched with clicking tongue in wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he heard a strange movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head to the right, under a large tree dozens of meters away, an identical but slightly smaller giant snake raised its head, watching Chen Mu unblinkingly in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Two giant snakes?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu's eyelids jumped; he utilized his light-body technique, flew backward, and moved out to the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant snake followed closely behind, chasing rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite its massive size and terrifying weight, this slightly smaller giant snake was very fast and highly agile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it didn't catch up to Chen Mu immediately, it bit down hard and wouldn't let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his peak-level \"Spirit Snake Steps,\" he couldn't shake it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, it seemed appropriate; the \"Spirit Snake Steps\" were created by imitating the movement of spirit snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, with an exotic giant snake of such powerful sensitivity chasing him with all its might, the fact that Chen Mu hadn't been swallowed directly or injured was already a testament to his high level of light-body technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh~ Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu flew forward, bypassing tree after tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chasing giant snake had no such concerns, crashing through and shattering trees along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other giant snake joined in as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two giant snakes kept their eyes on Chen Mu and wouldn't let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of trees collapsing and shattering echoed in the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu ran for a while, and seeing he couldn't shake them off, he decisively charged up the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Little Cool Mountain, there was a nest of bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader, Zhao Jinhu, was a ninth-level acquired expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diverting the disaster, letting the two giant snakes and Zhao Jinhu fight it out, would maximize the effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the way up, Chen Mu flew and ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under night vision, the treacherous mountain terrain and steep slopes were no obstacle at all; Chen Mu was almost flying close to the ground, heading straight for the mountainside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Spirit Snake Steps\" couldn't shake off a real exotic giant snake, but the low-altitude flight of \"Grass-Skipping Flight\" was of great help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who goes there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run! What a huge snake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the gate of the \"Red Scarf Bandits\" stronghold, the members on night watch shouted in shock and horror; some picked up bows and arrows to shoot, while others turned and ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu was fast and small; in his sprint, he entered the stronghold without anyone seeing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others only saw the giant snake, which was massive and long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wooden wall of the stronghold and the gate were smashed open by the giant snake's brute force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other giant snake followed closely behind, charging into the stronghold, opening its blood-red maw, and pouncing fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It bit people one by one, injuring them so they fell to the ground, unable to move, and could only scream.\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>Chen Mu wandered through the chaotic stronghold, continuously picking up cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish~ Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of wind breaking suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly figure agilely rushed out from a house. Holding a large blade, he erupted with terrifying momentum and charged at the giant snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant snake seemed to sense it, abandoning the hunt for others to meet Zhao Jinhu's attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who arrived was none other than the leader of the \"Red Scarf Bandits\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Zhao Jinhu's hands, the large blade seemed to have no weight, dancing with blades of light as he circled one of the giant snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ch-ch-ch~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp, piercing energy sent blood lines spraying into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the ninth-level acquired Zhao Jinhu, the giant snake was injured in the first exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were two giant snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other followed closely behind, attacking Zhao Jinhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the two giant snakes attacking in tandem, Zhao Jinhu began to fall into a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu ignored them, choosing a corner to watch the giant snakes and Zhao Jinhu entangled in battle from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sounds of loud crashes, screams, and explosions rang out from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the mountain, at the coalition camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the commotion on Little Cool Mountain broke out, everyone in the camp, whether resting or patrolling, moved into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, are the 'Red Scarf Bandits' trying to ambush us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A county soldier holding a long spear asked Wang Shaowu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a captain of the Liang County soldiers, Wang Shaowu hadn't led troops into battle many times, but he had plenty of experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood where he was, listening for a while, his expression amazed, \"The 'Red Scarf Bandits' are shouting; it seems they have been attacked. Wait, there are other sounds, not human... the roar of some kind of beast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An exotic beast has gone up the mountain and attacked the 'Red Scarf Bandits'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Wang Shaowu's expression became strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others around him also looked at each other in dismay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of the night, an exotic beast had appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Red Scarf Bandits\" had been entrenched on Little Cool Mountain for many years; if there were an exotic beast on the mountain, they would have discovered it long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible for them to have only just noticed it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the exotic beast wasn't from Little Cool Mountain but was just passing through, that meant there was an underground passage on the mountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Wang, what should we do next? Should we go up the mountain?\" A constable who had followed from Liang County walked over and asked Wang Shaowu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go up the mountain now? Are you looking for death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Shaowu glanced at him and said in a low voice, \"Wait! Wait for the commotion on the mountain to subside, wait for dawn! It won't be too late to go up the mountain then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Little Cool Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two giant snakes joined forces to attack Zhao Jinhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhao Jinhu fell into a disadvantage, he retreated steadily and tried to escape, but was blocked by the giant snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't match their agility and couldn't run away, so he had no choice but to erupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinhu seized a gap to stuff a pill into his mouth; the next moment, his momentum soared, his blood surged like a furnace, and his whole body released a terrifying oppressive aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinhu's speed increased several times in an instant, and the two giant snakes could no longer lock onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrifying brute force, accompanied by blade light, first covered the slightly smaller giant snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Targeting its head and neck, he launched a strangling attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ch-ch-ch~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood, like arrows, sprayed out in large quantities instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head of the slightly smaller giant snake was chopped off alive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other giant snake immediately let out a terrifying hiss, its massive body's agility also increasing several times, and it attacked Zhao Jinhu frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man and snake re-entangled, fighting as they moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking this opportunity, Chen Mu flashed over, approaching the dead giant snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Corpse discovered, do you wish to loot?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, he could pick up cards from exotic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu felt a slight joy in his heart, retreated to a dark corner, reached into his pocket, and checked the newly obtained card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unexpectedly a new functional card: a Storage Card!\u003C\u002Fp>",1478,"2026-06-18T00:46:08.476Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","245cbf1e9a5344cc6469db7ec99d8b8a4955fb284d5c2aa5938d93b04f475825","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-33","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-31",576,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhiding-in-the-martial-world-to-become-ancestor-cover.jpg"]