[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-935":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},1256963,1684,"Chapter 935 - 935 New spreads like wildfire","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-935",935,"\u003Cp>Chapter 935: New spreads like wildfire Chapter 935: New spreads like wildfire From MC’s Perspective: I allowed myself to relax for a brief moment, the weight of uncertainty lifting slightly from my shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that sense of calm was short-lived as I glanced up at the Federation Head, Ben.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled, though there was a seriousness in his eyes that told me he was about to deliver important news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The universities in the Tier-4 region have announced that they’re going to formally enroll students,” he said, his voice steady but carrying the gravity of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His next words hit me like a bolt of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The dignitaries from Star University may arrive at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, you need to be prepared and avoid going outside until then.” My heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the news I had been waiting for, but I hadn’t expected to hear it so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opportunity to attend a Tier-4 university, especially one like Star University, was a dream I had only dared to hope for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, now that the moment was approaching, uncertainty gnawed at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallowing my nerves, I looked at Head Ben and asked, “Elder, are there going to be specific requirements?” I had no idea what criteria they would use for selection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, I had managed to impress them during their last visit, but that didn’t guarantee anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the tension creeping back into my thoughts-was my performance enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or would there be other factors I hadn’t anticipated?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ben’s expression softened, as if he could read the anxiety in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always been perceptive, and I could tell he understood my concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, Zack, I’m hoping they won’t change their minds,” he began, his voice a little lower, as if sharing a private thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But things are complicated right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they first considered you, they were optimistic about recruiting you.” He paused, his eyes growing distant, as if recalling recent events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But after that serious incident in our inner post region…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>well, the forces in the Tier-4 region have become much more serious about security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We don’t know how this will affect their decision-making.” His words hung heavy in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “incident” he was referring to had thrown everything into chaos, casting a shadow over what had once seemed like a clear path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Star University dignitaries might have been enthusiastic about me before, but now, in this volatile environment, their priorities could have shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded slowly, absorbing the gravity of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opportunity was still there, but it was fragile, hanging by a thread amidst the uncertainty of the times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded in agreement with Head Ben’s response, though the unease still lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We spoke briefly about a few other matters, mostly logistics and preparations, before I excused myself and left his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of the conversation settled heavily on my mind, but there was little I could do now except wait for the Star University dignitaries to make their move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alpha City Meanwhile, across the sprawling city of Alpha, a different storm was brewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dimly lit room deep within the city’s hideout the Vulture Gang Leader paced back and forth, his face twisted in a mix of impatience and fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-controlled simmer of anger was now dangerously close to boiling over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Word of his missing hunting team had spread like wildfire, fueling speculation and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alpha City, known for its delicate balance of power between rival gangs, was now a pressure cooker of suspicion and paranoia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every gang in the city had heard about the incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all knew that a fully-armed team, one that had never failed a mission before, had vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one knew who had orchestrated the attack or why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulture Gang Leader clenched his fists, his mind racing through the possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just a random hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was calculated-deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it had sent shockwaves through Alpha City’s underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each gang, powerful in its own right, was now pointing fingers at the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None could be trusted, especially since many had the backing of powerful “core members”-elite warriors who operated from the shadows, pulling strings from behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These core members weren’t just your average gang enforcers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Silver Mark Warriors and Black Mark Warriors, individuals whose strength was unmatched by ordinary fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their rivalries were deep-rooted, and over the years, countless feuds and grudges had festered beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any one of them could have ordered this attack, using it as a way to send a message or assert dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulture Leader slammed his fist onto the wooden table, causing it to creak under the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes burned with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that if he didn’t figure out who was responsible-and fast-his gang would be vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other gangs would smell blood in the water, and in a city like Alpha, that was as good as a death sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the room, his lieutenants stood on edge, waiting for orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension in the air was palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew that one wrong move could ignite an all-out gang war, and Alpha City was no stranger to such chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, the stakes felt higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever had orchestrated this attack wasn’t just after territory-they were after power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere in the shadows of Alpha City, in the depths of an old warehouse, a group of gang members gathered around a dimly lit table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces were tense, their voices hushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The topic of their conversation was one name: Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gang, known for its ruthlessness in the underworld, had heard the rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zack Lockwood, the promising student of Lowell McClain, had visited Alpha City recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His presence here had stirred more than just curiosity; it had sparked an underlying tension within the city’s criminal network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days earlier, one of their hunting teams had tried to stop Zack Lockwood from leaving the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.Yet, despite their best efforts, the team had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zack had not only evaded them, but there hadn’t been a scratch on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if their attempt hadn’t even registered on his radar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the table, the atmosphere was thick with frustration and unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gang members exchanged uneasy glances, aware that their failure wouldn’t sit well with their backer-a powerful core member whose influence kept the gang’s operations running smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this backer had a personal stake in the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His longstanding rivalry with Lowell McClain was no secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were like fire and ice, clashing whenever their paths crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their feud had deepened over the years, and the appearance of Zack Lockwood in Alpha City was like throwing fuel on a smoldering fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the gang members, a scarred veteran, spoke up, his voice dripping with tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The moment we found out he’s McClain’s student, we should have pulled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can’t afford to get tangled in their rivalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our backer might not care about the consequences, but if we provoke McClain…” The rest of the group murmured in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all knew that Lowell McClain wasn’t someone to be trifled with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was he a respected core member, but his reputation as a fierce warrior and a protective mentor to Zack made him a dangerous enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gang wasn’t sure what had brought Zack to Alpha City in the first place, but they knew enough to stay clear of him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think our backer will make a move?” one of them asked, his voice low, almost fearful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the group, a grizzled man with cold eyes, leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He will,” he said, his tone grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s been waiting for a chance to strike at McClain, and now that his student is involved, it’s personal.” A heavy silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all knew what that meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their backer would push them to make another attempt, perhaps something more drastic this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they failed again-or worse, if they directly crossed paths with McClain-there would be hell to pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader stood up, his face set in a determined scowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We wait for orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whatever happens next, we need to tread carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn’t just about Alpha City anymore-it’s about power, influence, and the core members who control it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if we’re not careful, we’ll end up as collateral in their war.” The gang members nodded in silent agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their fate, it seemed, was no longer in their hands, but entangled in the dangerous rivalry between two powerful forces: their backer and Lowell McClain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Zack Lockwood was right at the center of it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they have to make some serious decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zack Lockwood appears in future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have to do something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the consequences would be serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the current situation of the inner post region is difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have to wait and watch how things would turn out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, they were also paying attention to the matter of missing hunting team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were clear that they didn’t do it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1515,"2026-06-05T15:57:05.650Z",1,"novelbin.me","74cdff3e081767102652493c6a862532a14c992edd4a08ec01d296fd2e5ef307","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-936","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-934",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]