[{"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-16":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},2318744,4534,"Chapter 16","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>Jiang Xia nodded in sudden understanding, then calmly looked at Wu Qi and said, “Whether I’m qualified for special admission, Itachi’ll find out soon enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But!” Jiang Xia’s voice turned icy as he fixed his gaze on the tall, thin boy, “Anyone who insults my friend must first apologize to him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, apologize? I only respect those who can beat me…” Before the words were finished, Jiang Xia flashed forward, appearing before the tall boy, summoning the Susano’o skeleton to grip him midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall boy dangled in midair, kicking his legs uselessly, his face flushed red; his earlier arrogance was instantly smothered by terror, his voice trembling: “Y-Itachi dare lay hands on me! The Wenda Academy has rules—new students can’t fight privately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia’s Susano’o fingers tightened slightly; the icy chill of the skeleton seeped into the tall boy’s skin. Yet Jiang Xia didn’t look at him—he only raised his eyes to Wu Qi. “The Wenda Academy has rules, but the rules don’t say Itachi must endure insults to your friends. Either make him apologize, or I’ll snap his arm right now. Choose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qi’s pupils contracted sharply. He hadn’t expected Jiang Xia to actually strike, nor that his cultivation had already reached the Martial Master realm. This alone was far more than mere “talent-backed entry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists, watching the tall boy nearly suffocate, his heart filled with anger and urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall boy was a brother he had brought from the Reserve Camp; yet Jiang Xia’s strength far surpassed his expectations. If they truly fought, the two of them might not be a match. [23] Wu Qi frowned, staring at Jiang Xia’s retreating back, and said grimly: “Hard to say. But no matter how great his talent, combat is about experience. I’ve killed over a hundred beasts in the Reserve Camp—no one can match that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, Jiang Xia was right—it was the tall boy who had insulted Wang Teng first, so the fault lay with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apologize!” Wu Qi finally gritted his teeth and barked at the tall boy, “Apologize to Classmate Wang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall boy still struggled, but the Susano’o skeleton tightened further—he felt his shoulder bones about to shatter. He could no longer hold out and shouted toward Wang Teng: “S-sorry! I shouldn’t have insulted Itachi—I was wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng, who had been clenching his fists, now felt uneasy at the tall boy’s submission. He scratched his head and looked at Jiang Xia: “Old Xia, let it go—he’s apologized.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jiang Xia loosened his fingers. The Susano’o skeleton dissolved into pale blue light particles. The tall boy crashed to the ground, clutching his shoulder and gasping for breath, his eyes filled with fear—no trace of mockery remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia looked down at him, his voice still cold: “Remember: Itachi can dislike me, but don’t touch my friends. Next time I see Itachi bothering them, it won’t be just an apology.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall boy nodded frantically, crawling and scrambling behind Wu Qi, never daring to show his face again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qi stared at Jiang Xia, his skepticism diminished, replaced by solemnity: “I didn’t expect Itachi to be at the Martial Master realm. I underestimated Itachi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then added, “But if we ever fight, I won’t hold back. No matter how great your talent, without battlefield experience, Itachi can’t beat me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia raised an eyebrow, offering no rebuttal, only saying calmly, “We’ll settle it at the New Student Competition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and clapped Wang Teng on the shoulder: “Let’s go. To the dorm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng immediately followed, and as he passed Wu Qi, he let out a huff—as if reclaiming the dignity he’d lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two walked away, the tall boy whispered to Wu Qi: “Brother Wu, that Jiang Xia is too strong—can we even win?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qi frowned, staring at Jiang Xia’s retreating back, and said grimly: “Hard to say. But no matter how great his talent, combat is about experience—I’ve killed over a hundred beasts in the Reserve Camp; no one can match that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists, a flicker of resentment in his eyes—he had fought tooth and nail for his admission, and he wouldn’t lose to someone who relied only on talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the dorm, Jiang Xia pushed open the door, glanced around, found all living essentials present, and, satisfied, began cleaning with Wang Teng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two quickly unpacked, then together wiped the tables and mopped the floor, finishing the dorm’s tidying in half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m starving after all that. Let’s hit the mess hall?” Wang Teng rubbed his stomach and suggested. Jiang Xia nodded. They locked the door and headed to the mess hall, ordered two meat dishes and one vegetable, ate quickly, then returned to rest, conserving energy for tomorrow’s military training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, the moment the whistle blew, Jiang Xia and Wang Teng rose instantly, washed up, and joined the new student formation on the parade ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor wore a military uniform, standing rigid, the hilt of his combat saber glinting coldly at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept over every spot in the formation, forcing each new recruit to instinctively straighten their spine—until it settled on the center of the crowd, where he said gravely: “I’m Zhou Hu, assigned here from the Demon-Suppressing Army.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice still carried the battlefield’s lethal aura. He pressed his hand against his saber’s scabbard and continued: “Don’t talk to me about genius or talent. On Shanhai Pass, beasts won’t spare your life because your abilities look flashy, nor will they wait for Itachi to slowly control your power before striking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward one pace; his aura instantly crushed the front-row recruits, making them gasp: “In the coming days, I won’t teach Itachi how to condense your spiritual power or perform flashy moves. I’ll teach Itachi three things: First, absolute obedience to orders. Second, how to survive with fists and feet when your spiritual power is suppressed. Third, how to turn your ability into a killing technique—one strike, one kill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, seal your spiritual power. Do not unseal it without my command!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as their spiritual power was sealed, many new recruits began muttering quietly; some subtly moved their wrists, clearly treating the standing-at-ease drill as a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Hu’s gaze snapped to them. His combat boot slammed hard against the ground, shaking the entire formation: “Move once, add ten minutes. Open your mouth again, and Itachi won’t eat today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried the icy chill forged on the battlefield. Instantly, the entire field fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia stood with feet together, spine perfectly straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without spiritual support, his muscles soon ached; sweat rolled down his temples, dripping into his collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Wang Teng beside him, face flushed red, legs trembling, yet still gritting his teeth and refusing to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun climbed higher, baking the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A frail student finally collapsed, knees buckling. Zhou Hu moved swiftly, seized his collar, and yanked him upright: “Itachi kneel now? When Itachi face a beast, Itachi won’t even get the chance to kneel! Stand straight—or get out of the Wenda Academy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the student resented the rebuke, he gritted his teeth and stood back up; by the time he was upright, his back was soaked in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Zhou Hu shouted “At ease,” groans erupted across the formation. Some collapsed onto the ground, rubbing their numb legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng leaned against Jiang Xia, gasping for breath: “Old Xia, this instructor is brutal—more exhausting than lifting weights at home…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia was about to reply when Zhou Hu strode over, carrying a bundle of wooden swords. He dumped them on the ground: “Ten-minute break. After that, pair up and spar with wooden swords. Remember: no spiritual power allowed—only fists, feet, and basic sword techniques. Anyone who tries to cheat runs fifty laps around the parade ground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he finished, the crowd erupted. A few new recruits who had trained in swordplay perked up eagerly; others looked bewildered—they’d always relied on their abilities to win and had never practiced basic sword techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng scratched his head and tugged Jiang Xia’s sleeve: “We’re doomed, Old Xia—I only know how to slash. Don’t let me get beaten too badly.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1389,"2026-06-20T15:06:04.061Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","485843286b2b4c57ad82aec6cb6dfce8077218a5ff5507c8a76c39588cfca4ed","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-17","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-15",162,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-cover.jpg"]