[{"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-112":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},2318840,4534,"Chapter 112: Advancement of the Kusanagi Sword","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-112",112,"\u003Cp>“Of course.” Yan Luo nodded. “The Underworld disciples are not isolated from the world; on the contrary, cooperating with various factions to carry out high-difficulty missions is part of their cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as Itachi don’t leak the Underworld’s core secrets, we won’t interfere with your social or team activities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wang Teng dispelled his last hesitation, straightened his chest, and said earnestly, “Lord, I wish to join the Underworld and become your disciple! I will cultivate diligently and never bring Itachi shame!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.” Yan Luo nodded in satisfaction, pulling out a black token, ancient in design but inlaid with a miniature communicator, and handing it to Wang Teng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is your identity token, and also the access terminal for the Underworld’s internal network. From today, Itachi are a core disciple of the Underworld—code name… Judge, how does that sound?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng took the token; it felt icy to the touch, yet he sensed powerful energy surging within. He grinned. “Judge? Sounds awesome! Thanks, Lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jiang Xia temporarily entrusted his squad to Ye Lingxi and Ling Zhantian, then went alone to the Sword Tomb—a mountain range formed by countless giant swords plunged blade-first into the earth, at the edge of Disha Pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Du Gu Yun’s recommendation, he met one of the Tomb’s Elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After verifying his identity and the letter of recommendation, the Elder directly led him to the towering sword tower, its entire structure forged from bronze and some strange metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Colonel Jiang Xia, within the tower, fortune determines your path. How many levels Itachi ascend, what Itachi comprehend—it all depends on Itachi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember, the tower is filled with peril—not just sword qi, but also the residual wills of past masters. Don’t push yourself beyond your limit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank Itachi for the warning, Elder.” Jiang Xia nodded, took a deep breath, and stepped through the light gate at the tower’s base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interior was far vaster than it appeared from outside. The first level held countless sword shadows, assaulting like a storm, testing agility and basic defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia didn’t even need to activate his Sharingan; relying solely on his late Wanghou-stage physical prowess and the Flying Thunder God Technique’s teleportation, he passed through effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second level presented illusions of sword intent, clouding the mind. His Sharingan spun, and the illusions shattered one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third level introduced tangible sword qi attacks, each as powerful as a Wanghou early-stage cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia drew his Kusanagi Sword; Chidori flickered as he severed each incoming blade of qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt the Kusanagi hum faintly upon contact with these pure sword qis, as if excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth and fifth levels… the sword qi grew stronger, the sword intent more profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia began using his Sharingan’s insight to analyze the trajectory and fragments of law within the sword qi, constantly adjusting his swing technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the sixth level, pressure surged. The sword qi now carried domain power, as if he stood within the domain of a Sword Dao Elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia activated the skeletal form of Susanoo for defense, holding the Kusanagi within Susanoo’s grasp, mimicking the movement of the domain’s sword intent—and slashed. The surrounding sword qi subtly resonated in response!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is it—swords are not merely weapons, but extensions of law, manifestations of will…” Jiang Xia realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he stepped onto the seventh level, he no longer faced mere sword qi, but swordlight imbued with the essence of a miniature world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia’s pupils shrank—he activated both Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and Rinnegan at once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see it!” He swung the Kusanagi with full force; black flames and Chidori lightning now coiled around the blade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his first attempt to fuse his own abilities, inspired by the sword intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two forces collided; Jiang Xia was thrown back several steps, his palms numb—but the swordlight shattered under his strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kusanagi’s surface shimmered, absorbing a trace of scattered sword dao essence, becoming sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eighth level—he halted. The sword intent there was like an infinite star-sea, beyond his current realm’s capacity to fully endure or comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he was not discouraged. He sat cross-legged on the seventh level, quietly absorbing his gains and nurturing the Kusanagi through its trials and the baptism of sword intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours later, Jiang Xia exited the tower. Though he hadn’t reached the summit, his control over his power and understanding of law had deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kusanagi in his hand gleamed colder, its blade now circled by a faint aura of sentience—its quality had risen to a new tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder, seeing him emerge, sensed the lingering sword intent on his body and the Kusanagi’s transformation, his eyes flickering with surprise: “Colonel Jiang Xia, your talent is indeed extraordinary. Itachi’ve gained much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia bowed. “Thank Itachi, Sword Tomb, for this opportunity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mutual benefit,” the Elder smiled. “Now, I’ll take Itachi to the Sword Core Pool.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Core Pool lay beneath the tower—a vast, crimson pool where the churning liquid was not magma, but an extreme concentration of metallic energy and countless sharp, fragmented sword intents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia tossed the Kusanagi into the pool. Instantly, the liquid seemed to come alive—countless tiny sword intents surged forward, wrapping around the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword emitted a frantic hum, greedily absorbing these essences; its edge’s cold luster visibly solidified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia clearly perceived the Kusanagi undergoing a fundamental transformation—becoming tougher, sharper, and more intimately linked to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Soak for three days for optimal results,” the Elder said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia nodded, sat cross-legged beside the pool, guarding the Kusanagi while continuing to process his insights from the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, the Kusanagi emerged—its light subdued, yet radiating an unmistakable edge capable of severing all things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia flicked his wrist; a streak of Chidori lightning flashed—far away, a test stone split silently into two halves, their cut surfaces mirror-smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent sword!” Jiang Xia praised. The Kusanagi’s power had increased manyfold—now sufficient to face far stronger foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bid farewell to the Sword Tomb Elder and left. His communicator buzzed—a message from Wang Teng, brimming with smugness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Xia! The Underworld’s awesome! The Jiuyou Spring’s incredible—I’ve gained a huge boost in soul power!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve picked up a few new tricks—wait till Itachi see ‘em! How about Itachi? Was the Sword Tomb fun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia replied: “Good gains. Sword improved. Wait till Itachi’re back—we’ll spar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day later, Tianmen Pass, Headquarters of the Demon-Suppressing Army, [Eagle] Squad Operations Briefing Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holographic terrain maps flowed across the metal walls; Akatsuki Yue’s fingers danced across the control panel, pulling up data sets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The briefing room door burst open—Wang Teng stormed in, clad in a brand-new Underworld-issue black combat uniform, his face alight with unrestrained excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guys! I’m back! Miss me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, chilling aura subtly encircled him, yet his eyes were sharper than ever—he’d gained immensely in the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fatty, Itachi’ve got perfect timing,” Jiang Xia smirked. “Good. We’ve got a mission.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1157,"2026-06-20T15:06:04.061Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c9b04e9b89fe69b6c131b225333e96a05d467925832fcf116f140f3747d058fe","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-113","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-111",162,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-cover.jpg"]