[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-level-1-to-infinity-my-bloodline-is-the-ultimate":3,"chapter-level-1-to-infinity-my-bloodline-is-the-ultimate-level-1-to-infinity-my-bloodline-is-the-ultimate-chapter-140":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Level 1 to Infinity: My Bloodline Is the Ultimate Cheat!",{"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},741443,980,"Chapter 140  The Sixth Member","level-1-to-infinity-my-bloodline-is-the-ultimate-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>They drove deep into the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan checked the coordinates Celeste had given him. The map showed nothing but endless green, no buildings, no landmarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After roughly 200 kilometers, Williams brought the Hummer to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"End of the road,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gear up. We're heading out,\" Celeste ordered as she started stripping off her clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh…\" Ethan hesitated. \"Should we at least get out of the car first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor clapped him on the shoulder. \"On a mission, there's no room for modesty. Just survival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the rest of them started changing right then and there, unfazed. Meanwhile, Ethan awkwardly stalled, feeling like a complete outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely a minute later, Celeste was fully geared up. She shot Ethan a glance. \"You always this slow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without waiting for an answer, she hopped out of the vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Are you kidding me…' Ethan cursed internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took him over ten minutes to strap everything onto his body. By the time he was finally ready, the others had been waiting for ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun had already set by the time they landed, and now, deep in the wilderness, it was past 11 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain forest was deathly silent. A thick, eerie stillness surrounded them, sending a chill down Ethan's spine. They hiked for over two hours, Ethan trailing behind Celeste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he couldn't hold back anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where exactly are we going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn't ask, these three military-trained blockheads would probably just follow orders blindly, even if it meant marching straight into a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hell, if Celeste sold them off, they might even salute her on the way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Ethan spoke up, the other three turned to him with something almost like… admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, they had the same question, just never dared to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celeste slowed her pace. \"Have you ever heard of the Shadow Lynx Incident?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan frowned. Shadow Lynx?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she said it, a strange, chilling aura seemed to creep into the air. His scalp tingled. A shiver ran down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor suddenly stopped walking, his face tense. \"Captain… You're not saying we're heading to Shadow Lynx Village, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, there was real fear in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan had known Victor for a while now. The guy had spent half his life in the military, he wasn't the type to get spooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now? He looked genuinely shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've heard of it?\" Celeste asked, just as surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor nodded. \"I had a hunch the moment we got here. I just didn't want to believe it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's curiosity burned. He stepped closer. \"Alright, someone explain—what the hell is this village? And what's with the creepy name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor glanced at Celeste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't stop him, so he sighed and started explaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten years ago, I was on a mission near this area. Our squad leader warned us—never go near that village. The local guide we hired said the same thing. Told us it was cursed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor hesitated before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the name Shadow Lynx… That came from an old codename. The village's real name? No one knows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Ethan could ask more, Celeste raised a hand. \"We'll set up camp here for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the others got to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor, Leo, and Williams moved with military efficiency, pulling tents from their packs. Meanwhile, Williams sprinkled a fine yellow powder in a circle around the campsite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan sniffed the air. The scent was a mix of sulfur and herbs, probably some kind of repellent for snakes and insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past ten minutes, he had done absolutely nothing except stand there and watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within minutes, the others had the tents up and perimeter alarms set. If anyone—or anything approached, they'd know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan drew his machete. \"I'll grab some firewood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least that was something he could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to gather firewood when Victor stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's almost November. The temperature's dropping fast, especially out here in the mountains,\" Victor said. \"But you've been watching too many movies. You start a fire here, and it'll be visible for miles. We're on a stealth mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan, feeling a little useless, wandered back to Celeste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others soon joined them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leo pulled a small package from his bag, dug a shallow hole in the center of their camp, and tossed the package inside. Then, he unscrewed a bottle of water and poured it over the package.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the water touched it, the material inside expanded, releasing a steady stream of heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan could feel the warmth radiating from it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait… Is that quicklime?\" he asked, realizing what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leo grinned. \"Compressed high-grade quicklime. A single bottle of water can keep it hot for four hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder they didn't need a fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group gathered around, letting the warmth soak in. It was surprisingly effective, Ethan felt his body relax almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celeste took a seat and scanned the group. \"You five, get some rest. I'll keep watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leo, munching on a protein bar, spoke up. \"Come on, Captain. We're not that tired yet. Why don't you tell us more about that village?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Williams nodded. \"Yeah, give us a little mental prep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celeste glanced at Victor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor raised his hands. \"I already told you everything I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish his sentence, Ethan suddenly shot to his feet. Everyone turned to look at him, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan locked eyes with Celeste and spoke slowly. \"You just said… we five should rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor and the others frowned, finally realizing what he meant. Apart from her, there were four of them, so why did she say we five?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celeste smiled but didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she turned her head slightly, looking off to the side. The next moment, something appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint silhouette, growing more distinct by the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The squad always needed a sixth member,\" Celeste said casually. \"I asked her to help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The translucent figure waved cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey there! You can call me Doe. I'm a ghost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like a teenage girl—maybe seventeen or eighteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan felt his skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ghost? His instincts screamed at him to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others weren't doing much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doe's semi-transparent body matched every description of a classic ghost. Victor, usually the calmest of them all, looked like he'd seen death itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celeste smirked. \"Come on, Doe. Stop messing with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she dropped a bombshell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, you're older than the five of us combined. Stop acting like a kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's blood ran cold. Older than all of them combined? That meant… over a hundred years old?! What the hell is she if not a ghost?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their horrified expressions, Celeste finally explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax. She is a ghost, but not the kind you're thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celeste nodded toward Ethan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like you, she's a Soul-Wielder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Soul-Wielder?\" Leo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celeste nodded. \"Her physical body was destroyed a long time ago. But because of her powerful soul, she managed to persist in this form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group fell silent, trying to process it all. Ethan, however, was more intrigued than afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time he'd ever met another Soul-Wielder. But… wasn't it said that Soul-Wielders were eliminated the moment they were discovered?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then how was Doe still alive?\u003C\u002Fp>",1209,"2026-06-02T11:41:20.825Z",1,"novelbin.me","2ef5448da7f6f4c2857ece016063fbef040971753acac56adee6fdb4123bbf9f","level-1-to-infinity-my-bloodline-is-the-ultimate-chapter-141","level-1-to-infinity-my-bloodline-is-the-ultimate-chapter-139",946,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-1-to-infinity-my-bloodline-is-the-ultimate-cover.jpg"]