[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1078":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ancient Tears BloodLine",{"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},1257356,1684,"Chapter 1078 - 1078 Central Fort City","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1078",1078,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1078: Central Fort City Chapter 1078: Central Fort City From MC’s Perspective: One hour later, The aircraft had crossed many cities after leaving Star University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s now heading towards the next city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was seated by the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the passing air cars outside, I turned towards James and asked, “James, how long will it take to reach the bandit city?” “Lord, it will take half an hour,” James replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“30 minutes, that’s good,” I thought to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to settle down before starting the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bandit eradication mission is not an easy task, according to James and the information I had collected so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are many illegal activities happening in that city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s impossible to dismantle the whole network overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, I have to find their hideout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The destruction of the hideout will be the main evidence for completing my mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gaining clarity in my thoughts, I closed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderflame Faction: “Who dares to do this?” Austin shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thunderous voice echoed across the Thunderflame Faction Territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Lightning Palace members and the other palace members were petrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew the reason behind such a scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past few hours, news about Zack Lockwood had been broadcasted as breaking news on several channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone had falsified the truth and spread rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Zack Lockwood had a target on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most understood that someone was using a knife to target Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s suspicion fell on none other than the Dark Variant Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s their sacred fruit to begin with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now such rumors are spreading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s their doing, then it shows the cruelty and cunningness of the Dark Variant Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace members all felt a chill run down their spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Main Elder Ann appeared above the Golden Lightning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly afterwards, Main Elder Leola and Cathy appeared as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scream had even alarmed the miscellaneous elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before they could inquire about the situation, Main Elder Austin appeared above the Golden Lightning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the main elders before flying towards the meeting hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Main Elders followed him from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warriors became restless witnessing this.They knew something major was about to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting Hall: Main Elder Austin and the others arrived and immediately took their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who could be this cruel?” Ann said in a cold tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, everyone had heard the breaking news, which was causing a commotion right across Star University and Star City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The timing is bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kid is out on a mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The breaking news came right after that,” Leola said gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think it’s the work of the Dark Variant Faction,” Cathy said with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could they be so generous as to give away the sacred fruit?” “It must be their conspiracy behind it,” she added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are right, Elder Cathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think it’s the work of Old Man Vince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s impossible for him to have a change of heart and let Zack Lockwood grow peacefully.” “He must have been threatened by the kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a good chance for him to strike,” Austin said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t forget that the kid has the Red Mark Warrior ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can protect him,” Leola said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t think any major figures would take action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Dean Jerome wouldn’t let them live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I’m sure warriors under Black Mark Warriors would go after my disciple,” Austin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But that kid has consumed the sacred fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no point in troubling him,” Cathy argued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think someone wants to get rid of my disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can’t attack Zack Lockwood inside the university.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there are chances they will hire killers,” Main Elder Ann said this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faction Leader Clifford appeared in the room and sat in the main seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Faction Leader,” everyone stood up to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the greetings were done, Old Man Clifford looked at everyone before saying, “I think that bet of sacred fruit comes with a cost.” “Now, I understand who was behind the scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew it was impossible for him to give away the sacred fruit for free,” Clifford said with dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that, the main elders understood whom he was speaking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person was none other than the Dark Variant Faction Leader, Vince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But don’t worry, no Black Mark Warrior or above will go after that kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it happens, they would receive a thunderous response from Star University,” Old Man Clifford said in a serious tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, everyone relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least there was a chance for that kid to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Austin still had lingering doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, Zack Lockwood was attacked by a Gold Mark Warrior’s coercion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped nothing bad would happen this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Austin, what’s bothering you?” Clifford asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Austin told him about the last incident faced by Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gold Mark Warrior, harumph,” Clifford said with a snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t I tell you earlier?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No Black Mark Warrior or above will go after that kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not my words but Dean Jerome’s.” “I wouldn’t be surprised if he sent out powerful warriors to protect Zack Lockwood,” Clifford added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Austin sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he thought of something important before asking, “Can I go to the bandit city?” “No!” “No one should interfere in Zack Lockwood’s first outside mission.” This time, a new voice sounded in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was none other than the Dean of Star University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone waited for him to appear, but he didn’t show up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice disappeared as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They understood that the Dean had heard their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Clifford let out a bitter smile before saying, “Now you believe it?” “Yes,” Austin replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep in his heart, he had made up his mind to rescue Zack Lockwood no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>30 minutes later, The aircraft reached the outskirts of the bandit city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official name of the city was Central Fort City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once upon a time, the place used to be a fort for the prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it has been reduced to a safe haven for those engaging in illegal activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the aircraft touched the ground, Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cabin opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped outside and breathed in the fresh air of the wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt free here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I turned towards James and said, “James, I’m going to stay here for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Find a place to hide this thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the mission, I’ll call you back.” Hearing that, James agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I then exchanged contact numbers with him before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took the mask from the storage ring and put it on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This city is known for illegal activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I doubt they would dare to stop me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when I reached the huge gate, which is the entrance to Central Fort City, Several figures appeared in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My pupils shrink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them were City Guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?” “What do you want?” one of the City Guards asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, I calmed my heart before answering, “I came here to have fun.” This was the logical answer I could come up with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The City Guards looked at each other before allowing me to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, I thought they would ask for ID.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But nothing like that happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it’s a bandit city, they are not checking IDs to attract more customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mission was to erase the banditry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But here the City Guards knew about it as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So everything was happening under their control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes flashed with cold determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, I quickly found an inn to settle down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Things are tougher than I thought,” I said to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had planned to show my mission to the City Administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they are involved, isn’t it foolish to expose myself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying in bed, I fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, I saw Master Austin was calling me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I answered the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zack, where are you?” Austin asked from the other end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I have come to Central Fort City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I’m staying in a small inn,” I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, Zack, listen carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone has spread rumors about you,” Austin said, beginning to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About 10 minutes later, My eyes flashed with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had consumed both the sacred fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet someone spread fake news to target me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, do you know the culprit?” I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dark Variant Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We think it’s the work of Old Vince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the Faction Leader of the Dark Variant Faction.” “Didn’t I tell you before that nothing comes for free?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has certainly used the chance to get you killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But don’t worry, Black Mark Warriors and above won’t target you.” “That’s the word from Dean Jerome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can relax and focus on the mission,” Austin said from the other end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Black Mark Warriors and above won’t target me, then I don’t have any rivals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll handle it,” I assured him on the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then only I could hear his relaxed tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Aravind_S Your gift is the motivation for my creation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Give me more motivation!\u003C\u002Fp>",1534,"2026-06-05T15:57:15.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","01827a79c40331146e8a1d644702cf9e0957872e12fc7f3335412b823d69eb92","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1079","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1077",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]