[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1239":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},1257331,1684,"Chapter 1239: Part 3: Fight against Ben (Inner Hall)","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1239",1239,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1239: Part 3: Fight against Ben (Inner Hall)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From MC’s Perspective:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fighting Platform\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multiple flame slashes came at me one after another. I used my perception ability to dodge the fiery attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flame slashes struck the platform floor one by one, each impact creating a booming sound. Shockwaves spread across the platform, hitting the barrier in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, I retreated to the edge of the platform. My mind raced with thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had planned to defeat him using only my physical strength, but it was proving difficult. I was certain everyone was curious about my Ancient Inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Middle-aged Ben stopped his attacks and stared at Zack Lockwood in disbelief. He couldn’t understand how Zack had dodged every strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each attack seemed certain to land, but Zack evaded at the last moment, frustrating Ben immensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issac and the female warrior stood outside the platform. Initially, they were pleased that Ben had taken an offensive approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had expected Zack Lockwood to respond in kind, but to their surprise, he kept dodging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zack appeared to be in a defensive position, which confused them. They had noticed a clear gap in brute strength earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ben began using his Inheritance power, he seemed to dominate Zack. Yet, Zack wasn’t retaliating, only dodging. The duo exchanged confused glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be a trap. Don’t fall for it,” the female warrior said suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issac was stunned, then nodded. It made sense. Why wasn’t Zack using his Inheritance power? He must be waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience shared similar thoughts, unable to find any other logical explanation. Zack had clearly demonstrated a difference in strength earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the platform, Dean Jerome and the Purple Mark Guard watched the fight. They knew the real reason: Zack Lockwood possessed two Ancient Inheritances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jerome had forbidden him from revealing either publicly. He had instructed Zack to use only his bloodline element, the Ancient Water Variant Force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zack used it, the University would be thrown into chaos. The Dew Water Faction Leader would likely renew their demands, and other Elemental Factions might support them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Mark Guard saw through this as well. That’s why he had doubted earlier whether Zack could defeat the Blazing Fire Faction warriors with physical strength alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dean, you’ve put him in a tight spot,” the Purple Mark Guard said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jerome smiled and replied, “It’s a test for him. Let’s see how he handles it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed inwardly. He knew it was challenging for Zack to hide his power. If other universities learned of it, they would target him with hidden attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why Jerome had insisted on using a false Inheritance name. But he suspected the truth might come out today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zack would either use his bloodline power or his other Ancient Inheritance. Either way, it would cause a stir if hostile forces found out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jerome had already heard rumors that some faction leaders and elders were skeptical of Zack’s return from Warrior Camp 424.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had gathered information about his activities there, where Zack had shown promise as a warrior through his participation in battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, Jerome wanted Zack to conceal his Ancient Inheritance power for as long as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viewing Block 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faction Leader Elmer was full of surprises. He didn’t know Zack Lockwood’s strategy or why the kid was only dodging instead of fighting back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he planning to use his opponent as a sparring partner?” Elmer wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought it was possible. This wasn’t Zack Lockwood’s first fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had battled Blazing Fire Faction warriors in the outer hall before. Elmer glanced at Faction Leader Clifford, only to see the old man looking equally confused. Elmer raised his eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning back to the fighting platform, Elmer realized the kid was acting on his own, not following instructions from his faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Faction Leader Clifford felt puzzled but had a theory. He suspected Zack was hiding his Ancient Inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clifford knew that if Zack revealed his variant water element, it would cause a disturbance. The Faction Leader of the Dew Water Faction would not stay silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Clifford felt someone’s gaze on him. He traced it and found it was none other than Monica, the Faction Leader of the Dew Water Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart skipped a beat. He didn’t know why she was staring at him, so he quickly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Monica knew the real reason. She had conversed with Dean Jerome, who had warned her not to reveal the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she believed that if Zack used his variant water element, the elemental factions would react strongly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Faction Leader Francesca sighed inwardly. She could see what Zack Lockwood was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s trying to avoid an inheritance clash,” she thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t sure how long Zack could maintain this strategy. She knew the consequences if he used his water element here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, what’s wrong with the kid? Does he have some plan in mind?” Bethany asked in a sarcastic tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She found the situation amusing. She had expected Zack to do everything possible to defeat his opponent, but so far, he was only dodging attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just wait and watch,” Francesca replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want to say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bethany shook her head and continued watching the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Faction Leader Vince was sharp. He quickly sensed something was off. He believed Zack was repeating the tactics from his previous duels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In those fights, Zack had used his Inheritance power, but no one could figure out what it was. Vince thought Zack was employing the same strategy here to win the duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this opponent was no weakling. He also possessed an Ancient Inheritance. A wide grin spread across Vince’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought the truth would soon be revealed, and it would be entertaining to see everyone’s reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Faction Leaders could tell something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were the leaders of the top ten factions present, but the leaders of the medium and small-sized factions were there as well. They were all pondering the ongoing situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!\u003C\u002Fp>",1032,"2026-06-05T15:57:18.459Z",1,"novelbin.me","5289d89a0163227a9534c5bb773226aa029cabc40322634a3fe2a1b91b29e22c","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1065","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1238",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]