[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha":3,"chapter-global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-106":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Global High Martial Arts, Starting Off with a Sharingan",{"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},2318834,4534,"Chapter 106: Every Year Together","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-106",106,"\u003Cp>Jiang Xia sighed helplessly, “Didn’t Itachi just say a few days ago Itachi were going to lose weight? Why are Itachi eating again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng took a bite of his skewer and mumbled, “Mmm, Itachi wouldn’t understand—eating well gives Itachi the energy to lose weight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia rubbed his forehead, then went to another stall and bought each of Wang Teng and Ye Lingxi a small pendant carved from scrap crystals of Wang Jie’s aberrant beast, worthless in price but full of sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi picked out a few sweet, delicate fruit snacks and shared them with the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked further, a massive stage stood at the end of the street, where an adept was performing a light show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several cultivators raised their hands, and countless colored specks gathered in the air, forming the shapes of aberrant beasts—one transformed into a spreading ice phoenix, another into a roaring thunder beast, drawing cheers from the crowd below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So cool!” Wang Teng pulled out his phone and frantically snapped photos. “This is way more exciting than our school’s welcome party!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a shooting game up ahead—want to try it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia pointed to a nearby stall, where targets were set up; hitting the ten-point ring earned a spirit-crystal ornament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng’s eyes lit up: “Let’s go! Let’s see who can hit more ten-rings!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendor handed them three specially made air guns, each bullet infused with faint spiritual energy: “Three of Itachi, ten shots each—hit eight or above and Itachi get a small prize!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng fired first; his spell-based aberrant ability slightly distorted the bullet trajectories, and he hit seven nine-rings. He smirked, raising an eyebrow: “How’s that? Impressive, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi took the gun, her gaze focused; her ice aberrant ability clung to the bullets, greatly improving precision—she hit all ten ten-rings. The vendor gasped: “Miss, your marksmanship is incredible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was Jiang Xia’s turn, he didn’t use any aberrant ability at all—just his superior eyesight and reflexes—he raised his hand and fired in rapid succession, each bullet landing almost in the same hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendor stared in awe: “Young man, Itachi’re a godshot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As night deepened, the streets grew even busier; many Town Suppressing Army soldiers off duty and scions of powerful families had come out to enjoy the New Year’s atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s almost midnight!” Wang Teng looked at his watch and shouted excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard that at midnight, all the protective barriers on Tianmen Pass’s walls will light up at once, along with a massive spiritual-energy fireworks display!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi nodded: “Yes, it’s a tradition of Shanhai Pass—symbolizing bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, intimidating aberrant beasts beyond the pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia was curious: “Hey, Fatty, where do Itachi hear all these rumors? I feel like Itachi know more than the Heaven’s Mechanism Guild.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng tilted his head up, full of pride: “Of course—because of my charisma and absolute handsomeness!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia snorted inwardly: “Thick-skinned and full of hot air.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three found an open square with a wide view, already packed with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they wandered near midnight, the streets filled with even more people, all waiting for the New Year countdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine snowflakes began drifting down, landing on lanterns and melting from the warm talismanic glow, turning into glistening droplets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a hot drink stall up ahead—let’s grab something and wait for the countdown,” Jiang Xia suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three sat on a bench beside the stall, holding steaming cups of ginger tea infused with mild spiritual herbs, warmth spreading through their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng looked at the laughing crowd and sighed: “I never thought Shanhai Pass’s New Year’s Eve would be this lively. Back in Linjiang, I’d just have dinner with family and set off a few fireworks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi whispered softly: “I used to spend New Year’s either at family obligations or in cultivation. This is my first time celebrating like this—walking the streets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia turned to look at her, the silver glow of her hairpin reflecting softly on her face: “Every year from now on, we can do this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng immediately chimed in: “Exactly! From now on, the three of us will ring in the New Year together every year! Next year, we’ll go to Disha Pass, the year after, Renyuan Pass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi smiled and nodded, her eyes brighter than the lanterns above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the electronic screens on both sides of the street suddenly lit up, beginning the countdown: “Ten! Nine! Eight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seven, six, five…” Someone started counting down first, and soon the entire square echoed with a unified chorus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia, Wang Teng, and Ye Lingxi exchanged smiles and joined in the countdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three, two, one! Happy New Year!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the stroke of midnight, fireworks exploded across the sky, bursting in dazzling colors—some forming giant silhouettes of aberrant beasts, others scattering countless glowing spirit powders like a shower of stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheers erupted along the streets, people congratulated one another, and joy filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, from behind the walls, dozens of thick beams of light shot skyward, exploding into brilliant spiritual-energy rain that shaped patterns of the Great Wall, swords, shields—even the Town Suppressing Army!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa! Awesome!” Wang Teng tilted his head back, mouth agape, utterly spellbound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi looked up at the fireworks, snowflakes landing on her hair; Jiang Xia reached out and brushed them away: “Be careful Itachi don’t catch cold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks warmed slightly as she murmured: “Thank Itachi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the fireworks, the three stood side by side—Wang Teng chattered about next year’s plans, Ye Lingxi occasionally replied, and Jiang Xia listened quietly, a smile always on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Wushang watched from afar, hidden among the crowd, grumbled bitterly, but dared not approach—only left with his followers in disgruntled silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! By the way!” Wang Teng suddenly remembered something and pulled three small fortune pouches from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I bought these at the blessing stall just now—the vendor said the talismans inside ward off evil and misfortune. One for each of us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed the red pouches to Jiang Xia and Ye Lingxi, already fastening his own around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia took his pouch—it felt warm to the touch, with faint spiritual energy pulsing inside, likely infused with defensive talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s keep walking,” Ye Lingxi suggested. “I heard there’s an aberrant fireworks show at one a.m.—even more spectacular than this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright!” Wang Teng strode forward, then turned back to call: “Lao Xia, Lingxi, hurry up! Don’t miss it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia and Ye Lingxi exchanged smiles and followed. The street’s festive glow remained thick, lantern light warming the night, their shadows stretched long behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng walked along humming, the fortune pouch swinging in his hand: “This year’s New Year was totally worth it—plenty to eat, fun to have, and we even put that coward Qin Wushang in his place!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi only get bold after he ran away,” Ye Lingxi teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! I was just giving Lao Xia a chance to shine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng leaned closer to Jiang Xia. “Lao Xia, do Itachi think next year we can challenge Jian Nan’s Master Jian Nan Bamboo? I heard his tea is amazing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia shook his head helplessly: “First, solidify your Wang Hou realm foundation.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1209,"2026-06-20T15:06:04.061Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a85fdab648e110f47e9ea9aad795991dfe1e38061aecfae6ead08b37b8643388","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-107","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-105",162,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-cover.jpg"]