[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1230":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},1257317,1684,"Chapter 1230: Ongoing competition!","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1230",1230,"\u003Cp>From MC’s Perspective:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After studying the first stage of the new staff technique, I began practising the staff technique. I gripped the staff with both hands and thrust forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff front end went forward with a booming sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that I found a problem with the stance and balancing. Then I maintain a good stance before thrusting the staff forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they generated a wind force greater than before. Seeing that I felt it was better than previous attempts. Then I continued the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was evening. I was able to move around and thrust the staff with balance. Compared to the first attempt. I have come this far in a few hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I stepped out of the training room and decided to leave. I put the staff back inside the storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I exited the training and went to the washroom nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting refreshed, I left the washroom and went to the entrance. When I walked past the training room. I saw other warriors leaving as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all discussing the small competition. Seeing that I began to overhear while approaching the exit. I got a few interesting pieces of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they have all stopped talking upon seeing me. Seeing that I shook my head before leaving the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About 20 minutes later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached the Thunderflame Faction. Then I started going back to my residence. The earlier conversation of the warriors running in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were discussing how the two bloodline factions are conducting a small competition as well. I didn’t expect the bloodline faction to get involved in this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What more? I have Bloodline Inheritance as well. I have never expected Faction Leader Francesca to allow this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I gave deep thought. I realised it must be the work of the bloodline warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached my residence. I entered the room and locked the door. Then I went to the bathroom to take a cold shower. The bath lasted for 16 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked out and changed into comfortable clothes. The cold air has spread across the room. I went to that bed to lie down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I took the digital device to browse the online news about the small competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the pages open up. Many posts appeared one by one. I opened the first few posts. Then I saw it was posted by the Elemental Factions’ Warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that I began to browse a few more online posts. The small competition has started, and the first stage duels are taking place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I learned that there are other stages in the competition. Because the Elemental Factions have a large number of Black Mark Warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small competition would take a few days to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending a couple of minutes reading the online post. I turned off the device and placed it on the table. Then I closed my eyes to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first stage of the competition comes to an end as well. They can’t wait for the top 3 warriors to get selected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continued the routine as usual. I spent the whole day training. On the 2nd day of the small competition, the second stage was held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elemental and the Bloodline Factions were able to screen further warriors. The last stage was left. It will be held tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow, the top 3 in each of these factions will be determined. Then they can challenge Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of the second day of training, I had successfully started the incomplete staff technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have completely learnt and executed the first stage of the staff technique. Hereafter, I can work on my proficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I exited the training room and started approaching the exit. Once again, I overheard the warriors speaking to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are enthusiastically discussing the old Black Mark Warriors. Because they have shown their powerful techniques against their opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their techniques, they had fought against the foreign creatures in the warrior camp. Here they are using their fellow warriors to advance to the next stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the warriors were keeping an eye on Zack Lockwood as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After knowing that Zack Lockwood has been spending the whole day inside the training room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the second day in a row. Many had thought that the pressure of the upcoming challenge was also reaching Zack Lockwood’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why he was locked up in the training room. A few of Zack Lockwood’s friends have decided to leave him alone. For example, Ronnie Seth has decided not to meet Zack Lockwood for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his movements were being monitored by the old seniors in the Dark Variant Faction. So he has been staying low-key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, the Faction Leader Clifford and the main elders knew about Zack Lockwood’s training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew Zack Lockwood had a new weapon and technique. The main elders were surprised at first. But Main Elder Austin explained to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After knowing that Zack Lockwood wants to keep the trump card. They were convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They themselves doubted whether Zack Lockwood got serious about the small competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to them, Zack Lockwood has an Ancient Inheritance of the variant water element. So they are thinking the duel could add pressure to Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn’t know the actual truth. Zack Lockwood had already got the kill count of the foreign humanoid creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just wants to add more power to the arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, I returned to the Thunderflame Faction. For some reason, no one is disturbing me. I think that the Main Elders decided to leave me alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, I reached the residence. After entering the residence, I locked the door. As usual, I spent time getting refreshed by taking a cold shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About 20 minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked out and changed into comfortable clothes. Once again I went to bed. I lay down and began to browse the online news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news about the second stage of the competition was online. I began to go through the online posts of Black Mark Warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>",1032,"2026-06-05T15:57:18.459Z",1,"novelbin.me","6ba20c27f48136e8daeb862848ac6889db12911de3db13a5dfc0da2f8b8a9aee","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1060","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1229",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]