[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1081":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},1257359,1684,"Chapter 1081 - 1081 Subduing the Bandit!","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1081",1081,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1081: Subduing the Bandit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 1081: Subduing the Bandit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many warriors from various backgrounds had left their homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were secretly looking for Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of them had formed parties of their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While other warriors were searching alone, none of them had spoken openly about their mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they revealed they were looking for Zack Lockwood, they would soon be hunted by the Star University Warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Star University had clearly issued a statement: they did not want any Black Mark Warriors or above to interfere in this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they did, not only would they be affected, but the forces behind them would also suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the warriors who were pursuing Zack Lockwood were under the Black Mark rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the surrounding cities of Star City received visitors from many places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, everyone understood that a new wave of people had entered the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were there for one reason: to find Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately for them, Zack Lockwood was not in this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was staying in the most unpredictable location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless Zack Lockwood revealed himself, it would be impossible for these people to find him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, It was the same case for those warriors whose family background was connected to Star University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the Warrior Families had warned their descendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But some unruly individuals decided to take this chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were looking for traces of Zack Lockwood all alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From MC’s Perspective: Time passed, When it was late at night, I left the inn and started moving towards the City Administration Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no clue from the hand-drawn map, so I decided to investigate the place first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no one walking in the middle of the night except me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since my face was covered with a mask, I had no worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just in case, I activated my perception ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could perceive the surroundings clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With confidence, I continued walking toward the new building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I got there, I saw guards standing in front of the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could use my flight ability to enter the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The storage ring in my hand could block the senses of other people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as I didn’t use my strength, it would be difficult for people to find me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gaining some clarity in my thoughts, I started looking for a way to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, When the two warriors were not paying attention, I immediately flew over the wall and landed on the ground inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This all happened within seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I raised my head and looked at the massive structure in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think there was such a towering building used as the City Administration Building!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This building could easily be rated as the tallest tower in Star City as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but recall the last words of the bandit before his death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I collected my thoughts before finding an entrance to the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was late at night; hardly anyone was on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I noticed that an identification system was installed on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible for unknown individuals to get inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I furrowed my brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, quickly store the plunder items and return!” Just as I was looking for a way to enter, I heard a voice coming from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their words caught my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they mentioned the plunder, they were certainly not the City Guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately left the place and hid behind a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly warrior appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head was covered with cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up to the door and used the stolen ID to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, my eyes flashed with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waited for the door to open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened, and the warrior stepped inside without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the door closed again, I used the lightning phantom technique to reach there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, I appeared and stepped inside the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, the door closed behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?” The burly warrior turned around and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect someone to sneak up on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of answering his question, I appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly warrior was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say anything, I circulated purple lightning around my fist and punched him in the stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As my punch landed, the burly warrior flew backward and hit the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly warrior coughed up blood as his eyes flashed with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost thought he was attacked by a Black Mark Warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was still alive, he thought the enemy must be a General Rank Warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I appeared before him and casually smashed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my body strength was the same as my essence strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the casual strike caused a few of his teeth to break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly warrior’s head was covered in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You dare!” “Catch him!” “Don’t let him escape!” I heard shouting behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I turned around, I saw two City Guards along with the burly warrior’s friend arriving before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lightning Drop!” In the blink of an eye, a thick purple lightning ball appeared in my palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I simply shot the lightning ball at their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the lightning ball landed at their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple lightning ball exploded, causing several purple lightning bolts to strike here and there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Argh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, three heart-wrenching screams were heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple lightning bolts sent their bodies flying backward before they crashed into walls and floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene didn’t go unnoticed by the burly warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had witnessed the duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body began to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dealing with them, I turned towards the burly warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can speak?” I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly warrior nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, my eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I picked him up and started to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fighting had just alarmed people nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t think it was safe for me to stay here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I used the burly man’s ID to exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly afterward, I took him to the old inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no one awake at this late hour except the old staff, who was roused upon hearing the noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I immediately told him to be quiet and mind his own business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old staff got scared, nodded his head, and went back to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly warrior witnessed the whole thing; he was petrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know what the person was going to do next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the burly warrior and took him to the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, I was worried about my life, but I was not hopeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew that the ring in my hand could block attacks from Red Mark Warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even if any Black Mark Warrior showed up, I still had a chance to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I led him back to my room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After closing the door, I told the burly warrior to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly warrior swallowed his saliva in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did as instructed and sat in the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must be wondering who I am.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me tell you, I can kill these people and no one will ask me anything,” I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, the burly warrior was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized that the identity of the person in front of him was not simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord, what do you want?” The burly warrior asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still bleeding, but his condition was nothing serious compared to those warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need some answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope you will answer me without hiding anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, I will roast you alive,” I threatened him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, the burly warrior became truly scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had ever attacked inside the City Administration Building before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person not only attacked him but also brought him to the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will tell you everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just let me go,” the burly warrior pleaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is your hideout?” “Who is your bandit leader?” “What’s his strength?” I asked back-to-back questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly warrior didn’t know whether he would survive this or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew that if he didn’t answer, he would surely die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our hideout is located in the basement of the City Administration Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our leader and the City Lord are friends.” “Our leader’s strength is Commander Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is retreating to attempt a breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The City Lord’s strength is General Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t know where he is right now.” The burly warrior said with great difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Inside the City Administration Building, the other City Guards had arrived at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some nearby bandits had also come to the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing three badly scorched bodies on the ground, everyone was frozen in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could kill these people so viciously?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The City Guards looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They realized it was not the work of an ordinary warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They feared it could be the work of a Black Mark Warrior or above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We should inform the higher-ups!” “Among the dead, one of them was a bandit.” The City Guards suspected it might be related to the Bandit Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them quietly left the scene to make a call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same thing happened with the bandits; they left the place to inform their Bandit Leader.\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>",1547,"2026-06-05T15:57:15.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","39044c5ba41491235c4af99a4ec0f1f4e869124ac4a27324add8d358250471cf","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1082","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1080",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]