[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-893":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},1256821,1684,"Chapter 893 - 893 Cheeky Escape","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-893",893,"\u003Cp>Chapter 893: Cheeky Escape Chapter 893: Cheeky Escape From MC’s Perspective: A searing pain erupted across my entire body, every nerve screaming in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood trickled warmly down my skin, a stark contrast to the icy fear that gripped me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was running, fleeing for my life, when a sudden, overwhelming sense of danger washed over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could react, a crushing force slammed into my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like being hit by a cannonball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body was propelled forward, careening through the dense undergrowth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world spun into a blur of green and brown as I crashed into a cluster of trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guttural groan escaped my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain was excruciating, a level of suffering I hadn’t experienced in what felt like lifetimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s laughter echoed through the forest, a cruel and mocking sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His exhilaration was palpable, the sadistic pleasure of hunting down a wounded prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a shame I can’t record this,” he muttered to himself, his voice dripping with contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of sharing this moment with others was clearly intoxicating to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he tried to capture it, he’d be making a fatal mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mind raced as I lay on the forest floor, every breath a painful effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My back throbbed with a sickening intensity, and I feared my spine might be broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t allow this humiliation to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A desperate plan formed in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed to lure Simon into the territory of the Red Nosed Monkey Monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was certain I had stumbled upon their domain earlier, but there was no sign of them now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where could they be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s triumphant grin widened as he approached my fallen form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hunter was about to become the hunted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer a game for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the leader of the hunting team, he knew it was time to finish the job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the warriors burst through the undergrowth, their eyes scanning the area frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, in a macabre tableau, they found Simon standing over the prone figure of Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A collective sigh of relief escaped their lips as they confirmed Simon’s capture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, their relief was short-lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gaze fell upon Lockwood, his body a grotesque canvas of crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock, disbelief, and a tinge of fear mingled in their expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that really Zack Lockwood?” one warrior whispered, their voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t he have those life-saving items?” another questioned, confusion etched on their face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is too risky,” a third declared, their voice filled with urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finish him off and let’s get out of here.” A flurry of hushed conversations erupted among the warriors as they scrambled to reach Simon’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their focus was razor-sharp, their bodies tense with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon stood over Lockwood, a sinister grin plastered across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed with a predatory satisfaction as he surveyed his handiwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zack Lockwood,” he hissed, his voice dripping with venom, “your end is nigh.” With a swift movement, he raised his fist, ready to deliver the final blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of a smile tugged at my lips as a surge of adrenaline coursed through me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the depths of my mind, I could see them – a horde of monstrous creatures, their forms growing larger with each passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were coming, and they were coming fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors converged on Simon, their bodies tensed and ready for action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist, mere inches from Zack Lockwood’s skull, hovered in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as abruptly as it had risen, his hand dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of shock and terror replaced the triumphant smirk on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Simon, what’s wrong?” one of the warriors demanded, confusion etched on their face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A horde of monsters is charging towards us,” Simon gasped, his voice barely audible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are multiple Class-7 monsters and I sense a Class-8 lurking among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We need to leave immediately.” A wave of panic swept through the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces paled as the gravity of the situation sank in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Class-8 monster was no ordinary threat; it was a harbinger of doom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s gaze fell back to Zack, a flicker of regret passing through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a fleeting moment, quickly replaced by a cold, hard determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I suppose you’re destined to become monster fodder,” he said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the warriors, their greed momentarily overcoming their fear, suggested, “Can we loot his storage ring?” Simon shook his head vehemently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would draw unwanted attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, we don’t know if it’s tracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We simply don’t have time for that.” With a final glance at the horrific scene before them, the group turned and fled, their hearts pounding in their chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest, once a place of hunting, had transformed into a deadly arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of relief washed over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engaging a Commander-rank warrior in my current state was tantamount to suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my respite was short-lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath me began to tremble with increasing intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reality of my predicament crashed down upon me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the throbbing pain in my body, I focused on my options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A desperate plan formed in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached for the Destruction Bead, a gift from my teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its aura pulsed with an otherworldly energy, a promise of both immense power and unpredictable consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a gamble, but it might be my only chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With trembling hands, I lowered myself to the ground, the bead clutched tightly in my palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth shuddered once more, and then, in an instant, the world before me transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The verdant bushes vanished, replaced by a terrifying spectacle – a monstrous horde bearing down upon me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes widened in astonishment as the monstrous horde materialized before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not the chaotic mob of monsters I had anticipated but a disciplined army of Red Nosed Monkey Monsters, flanked by other, lesser ape-like species.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of realization washed over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was deep within the Red Nosed Monkey Monsters’ territory, and their aggressive charge was a direct response to the intrusion of Simon and his group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the vanguard of Red Nosed Monkey Monsters was upon me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, just as swiftly, they halted, their bodies rigid with tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their beady eyes, filled with primal intelligence, were fixed on the Destruction Bead clutched in my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of fear, an almost human-like emotion, darted across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Class-7 monsters behind them, sensing the hesitation of their leaders, also ground to a halt, creating a ripple effect that halted the entire horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A triumphant grin spread across my face as I witnessed the horde’s reaction to the Destruction Bead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was my chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swiftly retrieved a healing potion from my storage ring and downed it in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body was already channeling healing essence to staunch the bleeding, and this potion would accelerate the recovery process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, a colossal figure emerged from the depths of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Class-8 Red Nosed Monkey Monster, towering at an imposing fifteen feet, resembled a small mountain brought to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its crimson nose and jagged teeth were as fearsome as the legends foretold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature’s gaze locked onto me, the injured intruder, before shifting to the ominous orb in my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of intelligence, mixed with a tinge of fear, danced in its eyes as it recognized the object’s deadly potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torn between its primal instinct to eliminate threats and its survival instinct, the monstrous ape hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent of fear from the fleeing humans still lingered in the air, yet the allure of a final kill was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monstrous ape hesitated, its mind grappling with the unknown power emanating from the Destruction Bead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, prudence prevailed over its predatory instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thunderous roar, a reluctant retreat was ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horde responded with a chorus of echoing roars, their eyes filled with a mix of fear and frustration as they disappeared back into the dense undergrowth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sigh of relief escaped my lips as the last of the monsters vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning back against the sturdy trunk of a nearby tree, I carefully returned the Destruction Bead to my storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today had been a harrowing ordeal, far beyond anything I had anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think that someone would dare provoke a Silver Mark Warrior was sheer madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, here I stood, alive and relatively unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of determination ignited in my eyes as I thought about Simon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was far from over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seeds of vengeance had been sown, and I would ensure they bore fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time crept by as I concentrated on my recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain was still intense, but the healing essence was gradually knitting my wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was incredibly fortunate that Simon hadn’t resorted to his elemental abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had, the outcome could have been catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As darkness began to envelop the forest, I assessed my condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of my external injuries had healed, but the fractures in my body were still a cause for concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that I needed to return to the headquarters for proper medical attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Aravind_S Creation is hard, cheer me up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VOTE for me!\u003C\u002Fp>",1529,"2026-06-05T15:57:04.753Z",1,"novelbin.me","0e1cdc74301e3dc821f62e3a73069e15eb74edd4c8da6304e97974154de08571","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-894","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-892",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]