[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-978":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},1257006,1684,"Chapter 978 - 978 2 Options","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-978",978,"\u003Cp>Chapter 978: 2 Options Chapter 978: 2 Options From MC’s Perspective: “Good, then I’ll post the task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can start fighting duels from noon onwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can set up three duels per day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we have one more thing to decide,” Elder Ann said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it, master?” I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our University has 2 combat training plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One is to use a virtual platform to fight against your opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other one is the real combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where you fight against your opponent live in front of an audience.” “For the First one, there is a Virtual Training lab installed by the University in each Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to go to the Outer Hall to use that facility.” “The second one is a bit easy; every Faction has huge fighting platforms to train their faction members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have one as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members are training every day in the platform,” Ann explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Virtual Training Lab?” I uttered in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have yet to roam across the Outer Hall and look at various training facilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was planning to visit the places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Faction Conflicts have caused change in my plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, what do you just?” I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann nodded before saying, “The first option is best for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if you are fighting virtually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It won’t affect your physical body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like a game, but it’s more advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You will feel the real pain if you get hurt.” “But the second option comes with a risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you get injured or your opponent gets injured, it would be a waste of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then you or your opponent have to spend some time in healing injuries.” “So you should go to the Virtual Training Lab this noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make sure to return to the Faction after completing the task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are chances that Students from other factions would come to challenge you,” She added further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my eyebrows in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is saying it casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what to do if others come to challenge me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t want to be high profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll ignore then,” I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, you can use the essence chamber in my palace to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Posting the task, I’ll notify you at noon,” Ann said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then recalls something before adding, “I have modified the access.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can use your ID to enter the Chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The essence chamber is at the back of my residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s similar to the one in the Golden Lightning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t have to worry.” I revealed a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw through my small thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m going,” After saying that I left her residence in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ann lets out a small chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she calls Elder Austin to share the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, I arrived at the Essence Chamber shortly afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of me is a small building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from the Training Chamber, there are other chambers as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of curiosity, I looked at others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seed Collection Chamber,” I read the name on the digital board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden realisation dawned on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is a healer and warrior at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So her chambers are related to healing seeds, plants and fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving one last glance at that chamber, I walked to the Essence Chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I showed my I.D.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>over the smart screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My I.D.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was verified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, the door opens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked inside, and the door behind me shut automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I turned around to look at the console.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked up to it and saw the chamber function was set at the basic settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming that I turned on the function.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sound, the world’s energy starts coming in from the inlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, I walked to the platform and sat cross-legged on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My physique has gone beyond the SSS-ELITE Mid Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s one step away from reaching the Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I can start focusing on the essence cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed my eyes and started running the lightning scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The abundant pure world energy fills the entire chamber in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lightning rune in my mind flickers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the purple energy starts floating towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passes, more and more purple energy enters the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling that I started to guide the energy in the body according to the lightning scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pure purple lightning energy starts coursing through my veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After circulation, the refined purple energy enters the dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The refined energy then settles down in the middle of the dantian slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that I continued to repeat the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Elder Ann spoke to Elder Austin and conveyed her plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Austin showed some hesitation but he agreed in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one way or another, they felt they were restricting Zack Lockwood from fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A True Warrior grows from the challenges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They don’t want their conditions to put restrictions on Zack’s growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that way, Elder Ann’s study plan can be considered as good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She allowed Zack to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Austin is looking forward to daily duels as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His other disciples are not in the University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were here, he would have asked them to spar with Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Ann then officially posted a task on Thunderflame Faction’s page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Ann is one of the Main Elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, her post immediately attracted attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When warriors read the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It alarmed everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post says that there is a special task available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The special task is about fighting Zack Lockwood in Virtual Duels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The task requires 3 SSS-ELITE Rank Warriors to fight Zack Lockwood every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who select a task will be given points regardless of the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if someone defeats Zack Lockwood in a Virtual duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would be given additional points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Timing of the duel starts at noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news caused commotion among the ranks of warriors and elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news quickly starts to spread like a wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those who were training inside the Thunderflame Faction Territory were the first ones to notice the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right after, the members immediately went to the Task Hall inside the Thunderflame Faction to register.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is large number of warriors are going for the same reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to the Task Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First person who picks the task would be given preference based on first come, first served.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, there is already a small crowd in front of the Task Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were here for the different tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Elder Ann’s task has caused commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff were all surprised and quite shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are discussing it among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their conversations have attracted the attention of the warriors as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, what is it?” “Care to share with me?” A female warrior asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is SSS-ELITE Peak Stage Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is part of the reputed Monster Hunting Squad in the Thunderflame Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the staff didn’t dare to neglect her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They told her about the special task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” She exclaimed in a surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rosie, what happened?” Her team member called out from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that she narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she tells them, then they will jump in line to register.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing,” She replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned toward the staff and said, “Hey, let’s go and register my name first.” “Okay,” the staff said before leaving her to the monitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her Monster Hunting Squad saw her behaviour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rosie then walks up to the monitor before selecting the special mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her team has a plan to go outside for a mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she has selected the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is going to fight a duel against Zack Lockwood in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it’s going to be a virtual duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a good deal for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Virtual Duels won’t have her actual body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she can participate in the team mission tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after she finished the registration, she heard a huge commotion from her behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turns around casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, her eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge crowd of people came running towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Move, they are coming for the special mission,” The staff behind the desk alerted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that Rosie immediately moved aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The groups of warriors immediately arrive in front of the mission desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they start asking about the special mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone has registered the first place already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only remaining 2 positions a available today,” The staff explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that the bulky warrior standing first in line raised his hand and said, “Register my name.” “You can do it on the screen,” The staff said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that bulky warrior proceeds to register his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You dare,” All of a sudden, someone hits the back of the bulky warrior, hindering them from registration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bulky Warrior was pissed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately turns around to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which one of you did that?” He shouted in a loud tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of them replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were tactical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s goal is to stop him from registering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they are not blind enough to use their element here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were banned from fighting anywhere else except the fighting platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they are not going to do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puny tricks,” The bulky warrior saw through everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decides to proceed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Aravind_S Creation is hard, cheer me up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VOTE for me!\u003C\u002Fp>",1561,"2026-06-05T15:57:06.191Z",1,"novelbin.me","376a1b06578af86a51ed9e077d24990adedcc89f4a760001dcf4c1e3234ad82b","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-979","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-977",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]