[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-923":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},1256951,1684,"Chapter 923 - 923 Alpha City","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-923",923,"\u003Cp>Chapter 923: Alpha City Chapter 923: Alpha City From MC’s Perspective: Days passed like fleeting moments, each one blending into the next as I lost myself in relentless training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, I pushed my limits, sharpening my skills and honing my instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever the hunger for progress gnawed at me, I ventured into the monster zones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, amidst the snarling beasts and treacherous terrain, I fought, learning the brutal language of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly but surely, my strength grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My senses became sharper, my reflexes faster, and my mind clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite the accumulation of power, there remained an invisible wall-a barrier I couldn’t break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew that to truly grow, it wasn’t just about strength; it was about life-and-death experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by facing peril head-on could I hope to breach that threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much contemplation, a plan began to take shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew what I had to do: I had to leave my comfort zone, abandon the familiar hunting grounds, and venture out into uncharted territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My progress had stagnated in Delta City, the place I had called home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to test myself against the unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Federation governed five cities, each with its own dangers and challenges, but one stood out among them all: Alpha City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alpha City was vast, a sprawling metropolis compared to Delta’s modest size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its monster zones were notorious for their dangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many warriors had ventured there, only to meet their untimely end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I wasn’t just after stronger monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alpha City was also home to powerful warriors, many of them ruthless and ambitious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warriors like Simon and his gang-those who would stop at nothing to assert dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew that crossing paths with such figures could lead to unnecessary drama or brutal confrontations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, I also understood that avoiding danger wouldn’t help me grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I was serious about gaining the experience I needed, I couldn’t afford to be held back by fear or hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decision was made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would head to Alpha City, where both monsters and men would test me to my very limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road ahead would be perilous, but only through such trials could I hope to break the barriers that held me back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of deep reflection, I made a pivotal decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to test my limits and seek out a new challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had decided to accept a mission in Alpha City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new experience might be the key I needed to push through and finally break the barrier that had eluded me for so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following morning, I prepared myself both mentally and physically for what lay ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gathering my gear and steadying my thoughts, I informed my teacher and Jonathan of my decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To my surprise, both of them agreed with my plan without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They understood the importance of this step in my journey, offering silent approval through their steady gazes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their blessings, I left the room, feeling a surge of determination wash over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly made my way to the lobby, where the mission desk awaited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar atmosphere of the Headquarters hummed around me, but my focus was unshakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the desk, I scanned through the available missions, my eyes skimming over the lists with intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, one mission caught my attention, standing out like a beacon among the others: [Mission: Collect Monster Core of Dual-Headed Red Striped Lizard] [Location: Alpha City] The mission instantly intrigued me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn’t faced a creature like the Dual-Headed Red Striped Lizard before, and its location in Alpha City made it even more appealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting time, I delved into the mission details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time limit was one week-ample time for preparation, yet tight enough to add pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I selected the mission and registered my details, feeling a surge of excitement course through me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was it-the challenge I had been seeking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the formalities, I left the Headquarters and made my way to the Teleportation Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anticipation built with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, I arrived at the platform, where the guards stood watch, their eyes scanning the flow of travelers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was my turn, I approached them and calmly stated my request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need transport to Alpha City,” I said, my voice steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their reactions were immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprise flickered across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t often that someone from Delta City sought to travel to Alpha, especially for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could see the unspoken question in their eyes: “Why Alpha City?” But they didn’t ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, after a brief pause, they nodded in acknowledgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped onto the platform, feeling the hum of the teleportation mechanism beneath my feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around me began to buzz with energy as the platform activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint light enveloped my body, growing brighter with every passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, I vanished from Delta City, the familiar surroundings replaced by the unknown as I was transported to Alpha City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new chapter was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh!” The familiar rush of teleportation surged around me, and in the next instant, I vanished from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I opened my eyes, the world before me had changed entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was now standing atop a sleek, gleaming teleportation platform, far different from the one back in Delta City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy of Alpha City pulsed in the air, and the unfamiliar surroundings quickly began to take shape around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards stationed at the platform were clearly taken aback by my sudden appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zack Lockwood!” one of the guards exclaimed, his voice a mix of shock and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other guard’s reaction was no less dramatic, his eyes widening in surprise as he looked me up and down, clearly recognizing my name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alpha City wasn’t a place where I was expected to appear, not someone from Delta anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at them and smiled, a casual confidence in my expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it’s me,” I said, my voice calm and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a mission here.” Without lingering for further conversation, I turned and made my way off the teleportation platform, leaving the startled guards behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I stepped out into the open, I took a moment to survey the city that lay before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes swept across the landscape, and I couldn’t help but be impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alpha City was unlike anything I had seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skyline was dominated by towering high-rises, sleek and modern, reaching up toward the heavens as if they had no limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets bustled with activity-warriors, merchants, and all manner of people moved with purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was an intensity in the air, a stark contrast to the more subdued atmosphere of Delta City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my eyebrows in genuine surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer scale of this place, its energy, its ambition-it was clear this city operated on a different level entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like I’ll be coming here more often,” I murmured to myself, a small smile playing on my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alpha City was not just a new challenge-it was a place that demanded respect, where both opportunity and danger lurked at every corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I was ready for both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Aravind_S Creation is hard, cheer me up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VOTE for me!\u003C\u002Fp>",1205,"2026-06-05T15:57:05.650Z",1,"novelbin.me","355b87eff84a90abf0921b25614b291c805affeecbd999d5f838dd5321254c6d","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-924","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-922",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]