[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-924":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},1256952,1684,"Chapter 924 - 924 News of Gangs","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-924",924,"\u003Cp>Chapter 924: News of Gangs Chapter 924: News of Gangs From MC’s Perspective: Alpha City: After arriving in Alpha City, I decided to indulge in the local cuisine before diving into my mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering structures and bustling streets were a far cry from the quieter places I’ve been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My stomach grumbled as I spotted a restaurant, and I chose to explore what the city’s food had to offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I stepped inside, the warm atmosphere enveloped me-sounds of clinking glasses, murmured conversations, and the faint scent of grilled meat filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I picked a window seat, hoping to take in the city’s pulse while I ate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, warriors in various armors and cloaks moved like shadows, each on their own journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of the mission ahead tugged at my mind, but for now, I pushed it aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ordered a steak, something simple yet filling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the server brought it, the juicy aroma momentarily distracted me from everything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each bite, I allowed myself to savor the tenderness of the meat, but I couldn’t help but remain hyper-aware of my surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My senses were sharp, and I discreetly listened to the conversations around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restaurant was filled with warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were seasoned veterans, bearing the unmistakable marks of battle, while others were younger, their eyes burning with ambition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This city, Alpha City, was vast, and its resources attracted fighters from all over the Federation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of them came here not just for survival, but for fortune, or even to complete dangerous missions that promised high rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I overheard snippets of conversation that piqued my interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casual talks about daily life here, descriptions of missions, and accounts of the dangers lurking in the city’s shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, it seemed like harmless chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I continued to listen, my brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something ominous beneath their words-something dark, hidden just under the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept eating, my focus split between my meal and their whispered words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more I heard, the more my unease grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty minutes passed before I finished my meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I left the restaurant, my expression grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casual conversations had taken a darker turn, revealing the undercurrents in Alpha City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What I had learned wasn’t positive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp gleam flashed in my eyes as I walked through the crowded streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, Alpha City appeared peaceful-a thriving metropolis of warriors, merchants, and adventurers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But beneath that facade, the city was a breeding ground for chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunter teams, many of which had banded together for survival, had formed gangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What disturbed me wasn’t the existence of these gangs, but their backers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had overheard people mention the involvement of core members-elite warriors with ties to powerful families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t clear whether these backers were Silver Mark Warriors themselves or their close associates, but either way, it posed a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I crossed paths with any of these gangs, it could lead to unnecessary trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last thing I needed was to draw the attention of powerful factions in this city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My teacher, a core member, had appointed me as his successor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone put me in a precarious position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deeper I delved into Alpha City’s affairs, the more I realized that this place was a quagmire, and navigating it without stirring up unwanted attention would be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, shaking off the weight of those thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had come to this city for a reason-to complete a special mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was my priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t afford distractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With my focus renewed, I pulled out the map from my storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boundary I needed to reach was about two miles away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alpha City had consumed much of the surrounding land, but there were still vast stretches of empty terrain beyond its borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After studying the route, I left the area, moving swiftly through the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For safety reasons, I retrieved a mask from my storage ring and slipped it on, concealing my identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I made my way toward the boundary, I noticed more hunter teams patrolling the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movements were organized, their eyes sharp as they scanned the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each team moved with precision, a testament to their experience in this perilous city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I passed a group of warriors, I overheard their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was some kind of competition brewing between different hunter teams-a rivalry that could turn volatile at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tensions were high, and I hoped they would keep their business to themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last thing I needed was to get caught up in their disputes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a steady pace and my eyes forward, I continued toward my destination, hoping that whatever conflict lay ahead wouldn’t interfere with my mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dual-Headed Red Striped Lizard,” I muttered under my breath, the name lingering in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A creature I hadn’t encountered before-its strength unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the uncertainty didn’t bother me; in fact, it excited me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My lips curved into a faint smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Challenge accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sudden burst of energy, I launched myself forward, dashing towards the boundary of Alpha City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hunter teams behind me barely took notice of the lone figure sprinting past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gave me a glance, perhaps curious for a moment, but their attention quickly returned to their own affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was just another warrior to them, another wanderer amidst the chaos of this city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within an hour, I arrived at the boundary-a towering, foreboding gate that separated the relative safety of the city from the dangers beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards at the gate eyed me warily, but I pulled out the black token, and with a simple nod, they allowed me through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I stepped past the boundary, the air changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city’s noise faded behind me, replaced by the oppressive silence of the wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was now standing at the edge of the forest, my feet sinking into the soft, uneven ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, I was struck by the sight before me-the dense greenery stretched as far as the eye could see, a chaotic blend of nature’s beauty and danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest was alive, but it wasn’t the vibrant, welcoming kind of life you’d find in peaceful woods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, this place was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poisonous weeds dotted the landscape, their sickly colors warning any creature of their deadly nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick vines and dense vegetation twisted around the forest floor, making it hard to discern the safe paths from the perilous ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, enormous shade trees loomed, their canopies casting deep, dark shadows over the ground, where who knew what kind of predators might lurk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood there for a moment, taking it all in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was stifling, thick with the scent of wet earth and something far more ominous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being on the outskirts, the forest felt as dangerous as the core of the monster zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usual rules didn’t seem to apply here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, plant and tree monsters would be deep within the core area, far from the edges of the zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the environment here felt… wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like the forest itself was waiting, watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill crept up my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sense of danger was palpable, and I knew that I couldn’t afford to lower my guard for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had been in dangerous places before, but this time, the threat felt closer-more immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My instincts told me that the outskirts were just as treacherous as the heart of the monster zone, if not more so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about this forest was off, and I could feel it in my bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever lay ahead wasn’t going to be a simple hunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a deep breath, clearing my mind, and steeled myself for what was to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees rustled with a breeze, but it felt more like a whisper, a warning from the forest itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew I had to move forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing still would only make me more vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cautious step, I ventured deeper into the forest, every sense heightened as I prepared for the unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, several hunting teams had also crossed the boundary into the monster zone, each moving with purpose and intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was thick with tension could be sensed and the competitive spirit radiating from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These weren’t just random groups of warriors-they were members of different hunting teams, each aligned with rival gangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rivalry between these gangs wasn’t just professional; it was personal, deeply rooted in blood and grudges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These gangs were notorious for their deadly feuds, and it was a common occurrence for their conflicts to escalate into violent clashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, such rivalries would erupt into full-blown battles at the slightest provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here, at the edge of the monster zone, there was an uneasy truce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a miracle they hadn’t attacked each other yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each team kept a wary eye on the others, their hands never far from their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes darted between one another, each group silently assessing the others, gauging their strength, their weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their outward focus on hunting monsters, it was clear that their real enemies weren’t just the creatures lurking in the zone-they were standing right next to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing keeping them in check was the danger of the zone itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew that an all-out brawl in the monster zone could attract attention from predators far worse than each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, survival came first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment they felt safe-or confident enough-that fragile peace would shatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Aravind_S Creation is hard, cheer me up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VOTE for me!\u003C\u002Fp>",1595,"2026-06-05T15:57:05.650Z",1,"novelbin.me","8240a1d14bb20c87561db469dc1646005443e08c0480dfc03ab55d06301b3a9b","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-925","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-923",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]