[{"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-3":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},2318731,4534,"Chapter 3","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>\"Next, Jiang Xia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia heard his name and strode forward to the Awakening Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the stage, classmates who knew Jiang Xia whispered among themselves, wondering what talent this three-year high school sleep god might awaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could he awaken the 'Instant Sleep' ability?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, imagine seeing a beast fall asleep instantly—kind of funny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia ignored the murmurs below, slowly placing his hand on the Awakening Stone; the coolness crept up his veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten seconds—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One minute passed, and the Awakening Stone showed no reaction; the crowd grew puzzled. \"Could he have failed to awaken any ability?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, the Sleep God sleeps so hard even the Awakening Stone can't bear it—won't even grant him an ability!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a blinding white light flared—a beam shot skyward, illuminating the entire Linjiang City; the screen flashed: \"SSS-Class Special Ability—Mangekyo Sharingan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire crowd fell silent, unable to believe that a true SSS-Class talent—someone who, if unharmed, would one day stand among the Four Sacred Figures of Humanity—had just been born before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone was stunned, a figure rushed toward the Awakening Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadow Strike: Void Flash Blade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shhh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dagger pierced straight through Jiang Xia’s chest; he collapsed backward off the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Xia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students below erupted into chaos; Wang Teng shouted out in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Mingqi snapped to attention, unleashing his cultivation base of Wu Zong Realm, and flashed onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Might Ascension: Grasp All Things!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the figure tried to flee, a crushing force seized it from behind, locking it in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Zhou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could it be Teacher Zhou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers below gasped as they recognized the figure’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Mingqi stared coldly at his former subordinate. \"Zhou Zheng, why did Itachi do this? He’s our humanity’s future hope!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zheng’s expression twisted into madness. \"Of course—to eliminate the seed that might one day become an obstacle to our Xieshenjiao ’s path to godhood! Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Evil God Cult!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never thought Itachi were from the Evil God Cult!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Mingqi gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil God Cult had existed as an evil sect since humanity’s rise a century ago; rumors claimed its leader had struck a pact with the beasts—help them rule humanity, and the Beast God would grant him godhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its followers were mindless fanatics, ruthless scum who would do anything for their desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zheng’s face grew even more deranged. \"Hahaha, yes! I am the Fifth Seat of the Evil God Cult! Killing an SSS-Class genius will make my name echo across the world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he finished speaking, Jiang Xia’s mocking voice came from below: \"Who told Itachi I was dead? Dreamed it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zheng looked down in disbelief—Jiang Xia stood unharmed below, brushing dust off his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Mingqi finally relaxed; had humanity’s hope fallen under his watch, he’d have become humanity’s traitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zheng screamed desperately: \"This is impossible! That was a full-power strike from a Great Martial Master! How could a newly awakened beginner survive it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia looked down at Zhou Zheng with disdain. \"Do I owe Itachi, a piece of trash, an explanation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Mingqi snorted. \"I’ve already alerted the Night Watchers. Itachi’ll answer to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handing Zhou Zheng over to the Night Watchers, Wang Mingqi brought Jiang Xia to his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia, today was my negligence—I failed to protect Itachi. But don’t worry, Night Watchers will shadow Itachi secretly from now on. Your safety won’t be compromised again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia nodded. \"Thank Itachi, Principal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense, it’s my duty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Mingqi smiled, waving his hand, then pulled three spirit stones from his drawer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These spirit stones are the school’s reward for your ability awakening. I’ve heard about your family situation—these should be enough to fuel your cultivation before the Ability Gaokao. Work hard, and bring us Linjiang No.1 High a good result.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia took the spirit stones, thanked the principal, and left the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the spirit stones, Jiang Xia understood: this was Wang Mingqi’s investment in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students like Ye Lingxi, from wealthy families, didn’t need such resources; but someone like Jiang Xia—talented but ordinary—was the perfect candidate to win over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia reached home and summoned his system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【System: Task Completed】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Correct—before the Awakening Ceremony, Jiang Xia had received a system task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Complete the Awakening Ceremony and shock the audience—the greater the shock, the greater the reward.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d expected to merely shock them with the imagined SSS-Class ability—but the assassination added extra shock value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reward Distribution: Ten Low-Rank Draws. First-time completion triggers Critical Bonus: One High-Rank Draw.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Draw All?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia’s heart leapt; he silently thought, \"Draw all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden pointer spun rapidly across the prize wheel, then stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations, Host: Obtained Forbidden Technique—Flying Thunder God Technique】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ten Low-Rank Draws】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations, Host: Obtained Ninjutsu—Transformation Technique, 10 Explosion Tags, 30 Kunai, 20,000 Huaxia Coins, Jiraiya’s Icha Icha Paradise, 3 Chakra Pills】 (Low-Rank Draw: 10 Explosion Tags, 30 Kunai, 10,000 Huaxia Coins, 1 Chakra Pill)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Host】: Jiang Xia\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Realm】: Awakening Stage Initial (50\u002F100)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ability】: SSS-Class Mangekyo Sharingan\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Abilities】: Mangekyo Sharingan (Dual Kamui), Transformation Technique (can deceive opponents up to three major realms higher), Flying Thunder God Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Physique】: 70 Qi Blood\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Items】: Explosion Tags ×30, Kunai ×40, Huaxia Coins 20,000, Chakra Pills ×3, Jiraiya’s Icha Icha Paradise\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Points】: 0 (earned by slaying beasts)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Draws】: None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia stared at the new ninjutsu in his system panel, heart pounding with excitement; he took the three spirit stones from his pocket and began cultivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, after absorbing the spirit stones’ energy, Jiang Xia slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a thick breath; spiritual energy radiated from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening Stage Late!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Sharingan and system’s aid, Jiang Xia absorbed in half a day what ordinary cultivators needed three or four days to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia pulled back a corner of the curtain, activated his Sharingan, and observed—sure enough, several Night Watchers disguised as civilians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming their positions, he used the Transformation Technique to change his clothes and walked boldly out of the residential compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no one noticed, he headed straight for Linjiang Park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the park, walking along a path, he pondered as he pulled a kunai from his system space, channeling spiritual energy to imprint a Flying Thunder God seal onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled how Minato used the Flying Thunder God Technique in his battle with the Raikage—scattering kunai with seals to teleport instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he thought, a sultry female voice came from ahead: \"Young man, I just twisted my ankle—I can’t stand up. Could Itachi help me check?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia looked up. A seductive woman lay on the ground, her black strap dress accentuating her full chest, radiating irresistible allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia’s face remained expressionless; his Mangekyo Sharingan spun—through a thin seam in her scalp, he saw the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned his system: \"System, is there a reward for killing this thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding～ Detected Host Facing Tier-3 Beast: Hua Pi】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Task Released: Cross-Tier Kill Hua Pi】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reward: Unknown】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the task, Jiang Xia smiled; he swiftly tossed the kunai with the Flying Thunder God seal onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he put on a lecherous grin and walked forward. \"Miss, I’d be honored to help Itachi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Pi secretly rejoiced, her face glowing with gratitude: \"Thank Itachi so much, young man~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia stepped beside her, gently brushing her back; she pouted: \"Oh, stop it—I still hurt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, her fingers crept behind him, transforming into claws to strike his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as her claws neared his body, Jiang Xia vanished—reappearing instantly at the kunai’s location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Pi’s frail expression vanished; her voice turned low and cold: \"How did Itachi discover my identity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia pointed at her head casually. \"There’s a seam up there—obvious at a glance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Pi touched her scalp, grinned, and laughed: \"Not bad, human boy. Thanks for the tip—I’ll be more careful next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished speaking, a kunai flew toward her face; she dodged sideways, snatched it mid-air—Jiang Xia flashed again, appearing behind her at the seal’s location, and drove his kunai into her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Pi froze, then narrowed her eyes, gritted her teeth, and took the blow; she spun, claws slashing—her claws tore straight through Jiang Xia’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>",1367,"2026-06-20T15:06:04.061Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","830cd347f439f47c88f575a141a5a701feb5626f2eb21990fecbe3348ad63153","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-4","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-2",162,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-cover.jpg"]