[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-518":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"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},1865566,2473,"Chapter 518 - 417: Abnormal Skeleton Riot","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-518",518,"\u003Cp>A few street loafers listened and felt as if they had been granted a great pardon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mechanical serpents slithered away, and they re-fastened their belts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the outside, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This shows it’s not capability or talent that limits human progress, but imagination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The creativity behind these modified limbs is astonishing. Who came up with this idea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan applauded, only to find Judith’s gaze fixed on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you forgotten your own words?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?\" Han Zhan pointed incredulously at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judith nodded, \"Yes, the initial idea for this coiling serpent modification came from your inspiration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In moments like these, he could only manage an awkward yet polite smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, let’s see what’s ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a restaurant with a good reputation, I can treat you to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judith hadn’t finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a gust of wind hit from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t have time to turn and see what it was; she only heard Han Zhan’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold onto me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, Judith spread her arms, following Han Zhan’s command, and the next moment, a wave of invigorating masculinity enveloped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judith felt a weightlessness as she was lifted and quickly set down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything happened too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even faster than flooring the accelerator of a dual-purpose vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the arms that had wrapped around her waist release, Judith opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judith recollected herself, realizing she needed to find out what had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw three mechanical serpents that should have retracted into pockets, now thrashing in the air like wild beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the mechanical serpents, the three shocked street loafers were still yelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Judith, I really didn’t mean to attack you! My buddies are out of control!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Judith, your boyfriend is so amazing, please ask him to save us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Judith, I—ughh! Roar! Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the last loafer could finish his sentence, his own mechanical serpent suddenly reversed course and dived into his mouth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene left Han Zhan dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this even possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s known that the heads of these mechanical serpents are customized based on the user’s preferences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some are shaped like maces, some like screw-tipped drills, and others are simple enlarged versions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third loafer’s modified limb was a mace-headed serpent, now fully invading his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mace’s spikes tore through his mouth and throat, blood pouring and gathering down his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked truly miserable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Han Zhan could react, the mechanical serpent had already delved deeper, completely blocking the loafer’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He widened his eyes and gripped his throat, thrashing like a drowning man, before finally going still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judith meanwhile contacted the Titan Guard Team via internal communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s me, Judith. There’s an emergency limb mutation at my current coordinates on Tongming Street.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Received, we will get there as soon as possible,\" came the quick response from the communicator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ending the call, Judith remembered Han Zhan was still standing beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you save them!\" Judith pleaded with Han Zhan, knowing his capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan glanced at the three wildly twisting mechanical serpents, nodding slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, he vanished, reappearing beside the serpents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His five fingers spread slightly, grasping the screw-tipped serpent’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, it was a little unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan suppressed his discomfort, opting for a swift resolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six Great Ruins within him radiated light, all his spiritual power was mobilized instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concentrating in his right hand clenched over the serpent’s head, his entire palm began to glow softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he exerted tremendous force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thunderous crash, the several-meter-long mechanical serpent was pinned to the ground, immobile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact caused the ground to crack in a web pattern from the point of contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Metal parts on the serpent shattered under the impact, scattering everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clatter of falling parts was incessant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a scream of agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\" The serpent’s owner, the street loafer, turned pale, managing only a wail before fainting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Han Zhan somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dealt with the serpent, so why are you also out cold?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He must’ve got a synchro-sensation device installed, so he felt the pain,\" Judith said, her expression displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to recall how the loafers waved the serpents around earlier, and if they had sensation devices, it meant...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With just the synchro-sensation device, it shouldn’t hurt this much. He must’ve added sensation enhancers too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding the purpose of sensation enhancers was a given for Han Zhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bunch of lunatics. Judith cursed silently, feeling no sympathy, just two words for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serves you right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Judith was thinking, Han Zhan leapt again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he grabbed each mechanical serpent, colliding their heads like they were mere chicks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a fierce collision, more broken parts fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Resolved.\" Han Zhan dusted off his hands, finding this barely even a warm-up given his current capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you!\" Judith sincerely expressed, \"The Titan Guard Team will soon handle the cleanup here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Han Zhan’s timely intervention, the damage from the runaway serpents to nearby shops remained minimal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Titan City’s response time is rather slow, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just Han Zhan’s gripe; since spotting the anomaly, at least two minutes had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Great Xia, the defensive mechanical units should’ve been dispatched by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any later, and it would’ve been too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now the Titan Guard Team arrived fashionably late, understanding the situation from Judith, then began clearing the remains, including the loafer’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judith paid no mind to this, turning to Han Zhan: \"How about you, still up for that meal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re underestimating me.\" Han Zhan shrugged indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judith’s smile returned, inviting him once more, \"Then let’s head to the restaurant, chatting on the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",952,"2026-06-10T05:31:25.107Z",1,"novelbin.me","5491f4378113d75a7d914f8125176b4f04fd34947e71197747593412c267826c","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-519","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-517",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]