Chapter 890: Invasion of weird monsters Chapter 890: Invasion of weird monsters Tier-5 Boundary (Federation Side): Lowell McClain was drenched in blood and sweat, but he stood tall, staring at the monstrous creature before him.
Twice his size with enormous claws, it was the same species that had attacked Rupert, the leader of the Blood Force.
But it has the strength equal to the Silver Mark Warrior.
A shimmer of black bolts danced across Lowell’s body.
His expression was grim as he alternated his gaze between the monster and the space crack hovering above its head.
He was determined to eliminate the creature before addressing the fissure.
A screech shattered the tense silence.
The grotesque green monster lunged, vanishing from sight.
Lowell remained vigilant, unsheathing his sword.
With a swift motion, the monster reappeared above his head.
Lowell swung his sword, the silver blade clashing against the monster’s claw.
In the next instant, black lightning erupted from the sword, striking the creature with electrifying force.
The monster was hurled backward, crashing to the ground, paralyzed.
Seizing the opportunity, Lowell moved in for the killing blow, slicing through the monster’s neck.
Its head rolled to a stop.
Yet, he didn’t relax.
Instead, he approached the space crack, ready to confront whatever emerged.
His battered condition was a testament to the relentless onslaught of these creatures.
They came in waves, testing his limits at every turn.
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Meanwhile, space cracks were abruptly forming across multiple boundaries within the inner post region, catching major organizations off guard.
Silver Mark Warriors were immediately deployed to contain the situation.
In some critical cases, force leaders personally intervened due to the overwhelming strength of certain monsters, some matching the power of Gold Mark Warriors.
Even Academy Institutions contributed by sending their Silver Mark Warriors.
However, the incident was kept under wraps to prevent widespread panic among the inner post region’s population.
Leaders within the region believed the root cause was a serious breach at the Tier-4 Boundaries, typically guarded by universities.
They theorized that the universities were overwhelmed, preventing them from protecting the Tier-5 Boundaries.
Unlike the divided Outerpost regions, the Tier-5 Boundary housing the inner post region boasted a massive population.
A breach here could have catastrophic consequences for humanity.
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From MC’s Perspective: After a few hours of practice, I left the underground training chamber and returned to the surface for lunch.
Jonathan was waiting for me.
I didn’t see the teacher yet.
A hint of confusion flickered in my eyes.
Something was bothering me, but I couldn’t pinpoint the issue.
It felt related to the teacher.
Jonathan was setting the table as the maids brought in the food.
He casually glanced at me and noticed something was wrong with my expression.
“What happened?” Jonathan asked.
I looked around as the maids entered to serve the food.
Taking a seat, I sat opposite Jonathan.
The maids carefully placed the dishes on the table before leaving.
Turning to Jonathan, I asked, “What happened to the teacher?” Jonathan’s eyes flickered again.
He knew the answer but couldn’t reveal that their boundaries were under attack.
Monsters equivalent to Silver Mark Warriors were currently assaulting them.
He’d even heard rumors that leaders from top organizations were personally guarding the border.
He should have been at the frontline, but his Black Mark Warrior strength was like paper against these monsters.
“Jonathan?” I called out his name.
“Zack, he went on an important mission.
I don’t know about Master’s mission.
Because his missions are confidential.
Do you think Silver Mark Warriors would do ordinary missions?” he replied.
Understanding the gravity of the situation, I realized the dangers involved in these missions could endanger his life.
What could possibly pose such a threat to him?
Suddenly, a lightning bolt struck my mind.
I remembered an important conversation with Uncle James back home.
He had revealed a secret about my birth parents and how I was adopted by him.
He’d also mentioned that our world was involved in a kind of war.
At the time, I hadn’t paid attention to the wars, preoccupied by my parents’ unfortunate demise.
After arriving at the inner post, I’d completely forgotten about it.
In fact, I’d chosen to ignore the outer post region altogether.
But now, hearing that Teacher Lowell had also gone on an important mission, I suspected a connection to the ongoing war.
It was strange that nobody here talked about it.
Even the digital and print media were silent on the matter.
Everyone seemed focused on the rat race: who would become the Black Mark Warrior first and who would reach the Tier-4 Region.
A cold shiver ran down my spine.
Jonathan observed Zack’s expression while eating, troubled by keeping secrets from him.
But it was protocol.
Zack’s rank wasn’t high enough.
Even he had waited before becoming a Black Mark Warrior to learn the truth about the world from his master.
After gaining that knowledge, he’d realized the people in Tier-4 regions were true guardians.
He was glad Zack was inquiring, but seeing Zack’s lack of appetite, Jonathan sighed internally.
“Zack, stop worrying so much.
You can’t do anything with your current strength.
It’s better to focus on breaking through,” Jonathan said indirectly.
“Earlier, I thought you were progressing too quickly without sufficient accumulation.
But I was wrong.
Only after reaching Black Mark Warrior can you live without worry,” he added.
Hearing Jonathan’s words, I was surprised.
His advice seemed to confirm my suspicions.
“So my life would be in danger if I don’t become a Black Mark Warrior,” I thought to myself.
But Jonathan was right.
For now, I must focus on improving myself.
I had already taken one step closer to my goal.
Joining Star University would accelerate my path to becoming a Black Mark Warrior.
This was crucial, even more so than impressing Jonathan.
What neither my Master nor Jonathan knew was that I would die if I didn’t reach Black Mark Warrior within a certain timeframe.
My body needed to handle the drop of ancient blood hidden within me.
With each breakthrough, not only did my rank increase, but my body grew stronger as well.
This was largely due to my cultivation method, but the ancient blood also played a significant role.
I focused on eating my food.
After a few minutes, lunch finished, I decided to leave.
Jonathan’s words had made me realize the importance of not wasting time.
Jonathan wasn’t surprised by my decision.
There was nothing left for me to do there, and he anticipated a barrage of questions.
A few minutes later, I left Lowell Castle and returned to the Teleportation Platform.
This time, the guards had time to chat with me.
After a brief conversation, I stepped onto the platform.
Swoosh!
I activated the server and vanished.
When I opened my eyes, I was back in the HQ region.
After a nod to the guards, I headed towards the HQ building.
Upon entering the building, a tense atmosphere enveloped me, far more intense than what I’d felt at Lowell Castle.
Federation members coming and going wore solemn expressions.
For a moment, I considered asking what was happening, but decided against it.
No one would answer me.
Shaking my head, I entered the elevator.
I returned to my floor and went to my room.
A few minutes later, I changed into practice clothes and re-entered the essence chamber.
I was determined to reach the barrier as soon as possible.
Time passed, and the space cracks in some boundaries began to expand.
Increasing numbers of monsters poured through the fissures.
Fortunately, this new wave of monsters was roughly equivalent in strength to Black Mark Warriors, offering the leaders some relief.
To combat these creatures, organizations began summoning their Black Mark Warriors.
After a while, the Federation’s boundaries faced the same crisis.
Federation Head Ben ordered all Black Mark Warriors to their respective barriers to repel the invading monsters.
Unlike some other organizations, the Federation was relatively fortunate.
Their boundaries had not yet experienced the intrusion of Gold Mark Warrior-level monsters.
However, Ben remained vigilant, prepared for anything, including a potential Gold Mark Warrior attack.
He was puzzled by the lack of communication from Star University.
The invasion of their boundaries indicated that the Tier-4 Region was not as safe as previously thought.
He hoped they could resolve the situation quickly to alleviate the burden on the Federation.
Suddenly, Zack Lockwood came to mind.
He recalled the unusual eagerness of Star University to accept Zack.
Now, he began to understand their haste.
While he hesitated to voice his suspicions, he believed the death toll on their side must have been significant, necessitating a rapid influx of new, powerful warriors capable of surpassing the Silver Mark level.
He sighed, contemplating Zack Lockwood’s future.
Zack’s generation would face unprecedented challenges compared to theirs.
He believed it best to withhold the truth about the war for now.
As long as Zack joined the University, he would eventually learn the truth.
Until then, he had to protect him from harm.
There was a possibility of the Blood Shadow Force exploiting the chaos to cause trouble.
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