Ancient Tears BloodLine

Chapter 1532: Campus reactions

Star University

The news about the challenge letter caused a storm on the campus. At first, the warriors were in disbelief. They saw the challenge letter as some joke.

Because they knew that the competition was several months away, they figured someone was creating tension for no reason. Yet everyone’s tone changed quickly.

The news media started reporting on the matter. Only then did the warriors take the matter seriously. They didn’t know why a challenge letter was issued now.

Those with influential backgrounds thought the other universities were targeting Star University, but they didn’t know the reason.

The Purple Mark Warriors were under pressure right now. The challenge had been issued to them. They were going to fight against the Purple Mark Warriors from other universities.

But they didn’t know who would be selected for the fight. The decision was up to the Faction Leaders of each faction.

The Black Mark, Silver Mark, and Gold Mark Warriors were excited. They were ready to watch the competition.

Meanwhile,

Dean Jerome gave orders to the Faction Leaders. He wanted the Faction Leaders to select strong Purple Mark Warriors.

They would be fighting against the other university warriors.

He also mentioned that there will be no internal competition, so it was up to the Faction Leaders to select the names.

The Faction Leaders were all surprised. They too were puzzled by the sudden challenge letter. Even the Dark Variant Faction Leader was confused.

He contacted his connections and tried to get answers from them. But the people from the Dark Shadow University avoided the matter.

Because they didn’t know. It was their Dean who had issued the challenge letter first. Later, everyone followed the trend.

So they didn’t know the real reason behind the Dean’s decision.

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Bloodline Human Faction

Faction Leader Francesca got the news as well. She was shocked. She was preparing to leave for her clan the next morning, but this task from Dean Jerome had come all of a sudden.

So she instructed the main elders to select suitable warriors first. She would make her own preparations to go to her clan. She was not planning to tell the main elders.

It would raise unwanted attention, and she didn’t want others to find out about Zack Lockwood.

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Thunderflame Faction

Faction Leader Clifford immediately convened a meeting. All the main elders arrived at the main hall. None of them knew that Zack Lockwood had returned.

They were here because of the challenge letter. The main elders seated themselves in their chairs.

Faction Leader Clifford looked at the others.

He said, "The Dean of the Dark Shadow University started this challenge letter. Then other universities followed it. Finally, the Red Moon Tower did it."

Austin said, "Red Moon Tower was clearly under pressure. They had no other choice."

Leola said, "These universities are up to something."

"Zack Lockwood was seen entering and exiting the secret land. We don’t know whether he was here," Cathy said.

"If Zack Lockwood were here, he would have come to see us," Ann interjected.

Rosie said, "Maybe the universities want to know our strength. Zack Lockwood has cleared out the traitors recently. It could be related to that."

Faction Leader Clifford heard everyone’s words and nodded his head. But he couldn’t tell them the real reason.

Only Dean Jerome might know the reason. He then thought of something and asked, "Where do you think the kid has gone?"

Hearing that, everyone was silent. They wanted to see Zack Lockwood, but they didn’t know his whereabouts.

"I think Dean Jerome has his own arrangements," Austin said.

Sigh!

Faction Leader Clifford let out a sigh. He wanted to see Zack Lockwood as well. But he knew Dean Jerome; he wouldn’t allow it.

Then they continued the discussion. They would make a list of the strong warriors who were going to participate in the competition.

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Residence

I was in my room relaxing and watching the online news. The move made by the Dark Shadow University was really surprising.

My gaze sharpened. I noticed the trend as well. The other universities followed suit. Inside the secret land, they had teamed up to kill me.

Except for the Red Moon Tower, everyone was suspicious. I shook my head before turning off the device.

I sat cross-legged on the floor. Then I took a few water affinity essence stones out. I held them in my palm.

Then I closed my eyes and began to visualize the bloodline method. The water drop rune in my mind started throbbing.

As the intensity increased, I forgot about the outside news and began to comprehend the bright blue water force.

Slowly, the blue water force entered my body. I guided the force according to the route. The force flowed inside my body.

It then finally settled down inside my dantian. I continued to repeat the same process.

That night, I ended my practice and went back to sleep.

The next morning,

After getting out of bed, I started my morning routine. The routine lasted for one hour.

I went to the bathroom to take a shower. I spent 20 minutes in the bathroom before coming out. Then I changed into comfortable clothes.

Buzz!

Not long after, my device rang. I picked up the device and answered the call. I heard the voice of Dean Jerome.

He told me that a Purple Mark Guard would be here in a few minutes. He wanted me to be ready. I told him that I was ready right now.

Then he told me to come to the Dean’s office. After saying that, he ended the call.

A few minutes later,

The Purple Mark Guard appeared outside the door. As usual, he took me to the Dean’s office. When we got there, I saw Dean Jerome. But someone else was sitting opposite him.

The person was none other than Faction Leader Francesca. I was not surprised. After getting inside, I greeted both of them.

Francesca was seeing Zack Lockwood after a long time. Her gaze locked onto the deep purple aura behind Zack Lockwood. It was the sign of a Purple Mark Expert.

What’s more, she thought it had been some time since he had entered the Purple Mark Rank. It shocked her to the core.