[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-918":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},1256946,1684,"Chapter 918 - 918 Part 1 Collecting monster cores","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-918",918,"\u003Cp>Chapter 918: Part 1: Collecting monster cores Chapter 918: Part 1: Collecting monster cores From MC’s Perspective: The third warrior had fled far, but my heightened perception picked up traces of his path-disturbed dirt, broken twigs, subtle signs left behind in his desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I followed the trail, my pulse quickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence of the forest was suddenly shattered by a heart-wrenching scream, echoing through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was filled with agony, and my stomach dropped with the realization that the scream had come from the warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rushed forward, my heart pounding in sync with my footsteps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I arrived, the sight was grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior lay lifeless, brutally crushed to death, his body a crumpled heap at the mercy of a massive Class-7 Sky Python Monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster was colossal-its coiled body stretched out, thick as an ancient oak, easily between 20 and 25 feet long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its scales shimmered with an oily sheen, reflecting the dim forest light, and its eyes glowed with cold malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A predator through and through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze shifted from the fallen warrior to the python, and I realized that the monster had already sensed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body uncoiled slightly, preparing for another strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its predatory eyes locked onto mine, and I felt the weight of its murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached into my storage ring and drew out the black sword, its blade dark as night and sharp as a winter wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt familiar in my hand, a part of me, as if it pulsed with my very heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The python lunged with terrifying speed, its powerful muscles propelling it toward me like a bolt of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its maw opened wide, revealing rows of glistening fangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tightened my grip on the sword and braced myself, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it closed the distance, I channeled my energy and unleashed my defensive technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lightning Wheel!” I shouted, my voice merging with the roar of the forming storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant, dense purple wheel of lightning crackled into existence around me, spinning with deadly force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air buzzed with electricity, the power far greater than I had summoned before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The python slammed into the lightning wheel headfirst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was cataclysmic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wheel detonated in a burst of raw energy, sending destructive lightning coursing through the monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Python hissed in agony, its massive head writhing as the lightning seared through one side, burning through scale and flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite the damage, the monster refused to back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its resolve was impressive, but its judgment had faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no longer acting with cunning intelligence; instead, it had succumbed to instinct, driven by rage and pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foolish monster,” I thought, watching it coil and charge again, though its body had weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It lunged once more, and I smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was pure desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it neared, I repeated my attack, forming another wheel of crackling purple energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another devastating explosion rocked the forest, and the remaining half of the python’s head was obliterated by the powerful surge of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its small brain was completely fried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gigantic body twitched, then collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster’s final moments were spent writhing in a pitiful attempt to cling to life, but its vitality was draining fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched in silence, waiting patiently as the python’s thrashing grew weaker and weaker, until it finally stilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death settled over the battlefield like a cold fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when I was certain that the last trace of life had left the monster did I step forward, the black sword still humming in my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With practiced precision, I began to dissect the python, its massive form laying before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cut through its thick scales, searching for what I came for: the monster core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, I found it-palm-sized, glowing faintly with the residual energy of the monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pried it loose, wiping the blood from its smooth surface before slipping it into my storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The python’s body was still valuable, but without the proper storage containers, it would have to remain here, untouched for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I turned to leave, my thoughts were already shifting toward my next target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were more monsters to hunt, and I had no intention of stopping now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after dealing with the python, I found myself facing another formidable foe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was a Red Striped White Sabertooth, a monster known for its viciousness and raw strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stood there, comfortably gnawing on the remains of another monster, its powerful jaws crunching through bone effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight of its bloodstained fur and muscular frame sent a ripple of tension through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster’s fur was a stark white, marred by thick, red stripes that seemed almost like scars across its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its fangs, long and menacing, gleamed as it chewed its meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no ordinary monster-it was a peak Class-7 monster, a predator that could even challenge a Class-8 with its brute strength and ferocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sabertooth suddenly let out a thunderous roar, its head whipping toward me as it finally noticed my presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of its roar shook the ground, reverberating in my chest like the rumble of an earthquake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the strength of the monster radiating from it like heat from a blazing fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a seasoned killer, one that had tasted the blood of warriors before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stood up to its full height-over seven feet tall-muscles rippling beneath its fur, and it locked its savage eyes on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I could tell by its cautious approach that it couldn’t gauge my power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hesitation might be its undoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, there was no doubt it was hungry, and I was its next target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another deafening roar tore through the air, shaking the surrounding trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, the Sabertooth charged, a blur of white and red as it barreled toward me with terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive claws dug into the earth, leaving deep gashes in the soil as it propelled itself forward, jaws wide open, ready to tear me apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasted no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning my lightning energy, I formed a dense, crackling purple ball of energy in my palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lightning Drop!” I slammed the lightning ball into the ground just as the Sabertooth closed in, and a surge of electrical power rippled outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground itself seemed to hum with energy, and then-crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several bolts of lightning erupted from the ball, jagged purple tendrils lashing out toward the charging monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first bolt struck the Sabertooth dead-on, and it staggered mid-charge, letting out a guttural roar of pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bolts continued to strike, one after another, each impact causing the monster to flinch and convulse as the lightning seared its flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its once-pristine white fur began to smolder, and its red stripes became streaks of charred black where the lightning had scorched it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sabertooth’s roar turned into a howl of agony, and its eyes-once fierce and calculating-now burned with mindless rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodshot and crazed, the monster thrashed violently, refusing to succumb to the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was clear the lightning had weakened it severely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was scorched, the smell of burnt fur and flesh thick in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the monster in such a state, I felt a spark of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of the Lightning Drop had exceeded my expectations-it had stunned the monster, and given me a tactical advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile tugged at the corner of my mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be an effective trump card in future battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, it was time to finish the job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew my black sword from the sheath, its blade humming with anticipation as I channeled my energy into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword pulsed with purple lightning, the energy crackling along its edge until the entire blade glowed with power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around the blade seemed to shimmer as the energy intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sword Divide!” I shouted, my voice echoing through the clearing as I raised the blade high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swift, fluid motion, I brought the sword down, unleashing a concentrated beam of lightning energy from its tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple beam shot forward with incredible speed, carving through the air like a bolt of lightning itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beam struck the Sabertooth directly in the head, the energy tearing through flesh and bone with devastating precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster’s roar was cut short as the attack obliterated part of its skull, sending blood and bone fragments spraying into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster’s powerful body jerked violently as it tried to comprehend the sudden, overwhelming pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood poured from the Sabertooth’s head, staining its once-white fur a deep crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes, now glazed and unfocused, flickered with the last remnants of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even in its weakened state, it attempted to flee, driven by its primal survival instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster turned awkwardly, its body swaying as it tried to escape, but it was clear that death was only moments away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t allow it to get away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With lightning coursing through my veins, I surged forward, closing the distance between us in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black sword gleamed in my hand, and with a single, decisive strike, I brought the blade down upon the monster’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cut was swift and final.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sabertooth collapsed, its massive body hitting the ground with a heavy thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its life force ebbed away quickly, the last flickers of vitality fading from its once-ferocious eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood over the fallen monster, my breath steady, as the forest around us fell back into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Aravind_S Creation is hard, cheer me up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VOTE for me!\u003C\u002Fp>",1614,"2026-06-05T15:57:05.650Z",1,"novelbin.me","bfebdc98ef97223d287fb357df7bec497251eb4be110608005122a2d21c4d406","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-919","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-917",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]