[{"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-44":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},2318772,4534,"Chapter 44: The Fall of Feng Xi","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Before the words had even faded, a crimson sword qi surged into the sky, igniting the air across the entire abandoned factory zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yan’s roar cracked the ground, its claws churning wild waves of malevolent energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiannan Zhu! Do Itachi really think a broken sword can stop me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fengshen Bing Jian—transform into ten thousand blades!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several blades of malevolent energy sliced through the air, each gleaming with pitch-black radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough to obliterate any ordinary Wanghou cultivator on contact, they now poured down like a torrential rain upon Jiannan Zhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia instinctively gripped Kusanagi Sword—he could clearly feel the aura of destruction on the blade, dwarfing what he’d faced before like a speck in the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jiannan Zhu merely lowered his gaze and flicked his fingertip lightly against the bamboo scabbard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huoyin—Sword Domain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of crimson sword wind erupted from him, and the malevolent blades shattered into wisps of smoke the moment they struck it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision of the two auras flipped the entire factory building, leaving only the still-closed entrance to the secret realm; Jiang Xia and the others immediately activated their abilities to shield against the residual shockwaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it! We’re completely suppressed by the Shanhai Pass rules!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yan glared at Jiannan Zhu, whose expression remained utterly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This sword—cuts Itachi down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhu Yan could move, Jiannan Zhu raised his hand; the crimson sword qi around the blade coalesced into a bird with outstretched wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bird’s wingspan stretched over ten feet, its feathers forged from sword qi, each one glowing with searing golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sword descended, the bird dove straight toward Zhu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yan’s pupils shrank violently, every hair on his body standing on end. “Damn it! If I take this hit, I’ll be dead—or nearly so!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROAR—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, thunderous roar came from the side, filled with final resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All turned to see Feng Xi—supposedly stationed at the battlefield’s edge—now standing squarely between Jiannan Zhu and Zhu Yan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its once-cloudy beast eyes blazed with terrifying brilliance; its latent bloodline energy erupted without restraint, the rolling heat warping the surrounding air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the bird of sword qi, radiating an aura of incinerating heaven and annihilating earth, Feng Xi showed not a single step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Zhu Yan—go!” Feng Xi’s voice was hoarse, yet resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words ended, it clasped its palms together, its aura exploding violently: “Burn Blood! Reverse Blood, Return to Ancestral Form—Feng Xi True Body!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar, Feng Xi wrapped its arms around its chest, its body exploding outward—its original ten-foot height instantly swelled to dozens of feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fool! Are Itachi insane?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yan’s eyes bulged with rage—burning blood meant sacrificing lifespan and foundation; once cast, it could ruin cultivation or erase soul and body entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Feng Xi did not look back. Its massive palm slammed into the ground: “Feng Xi Technique—Body as Seal to Subdue All Laws!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth trembled violently; the foundation of the abandoned factory zone was ripped upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless steel bars and concrete coalesced before it into a colossal mound of earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a forbidden secret technique of the Feng Xi clan—using its own blood as a catalyst to summon the earth’s power, forming an absolute defense while fusing its own body with the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the fire bird dove down, leaving trails of flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BOOM!” The fire bird struck the earth mound—the impact exploded outward with terrifying force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia and the others were flung dozens of feet by the shockwave, weapons nearly slipping from their grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the mountain’s peak, cracks spread visibly across its surface; golden flames seeped through the fissures, burning Feng Xi’s soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi groaned, black blood pouring from its lips, yet it held the mountain firm, continuously pouring its essence into the cracks, trying to mend them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Zhu Yan… go…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xi’s voice grew fainter, its body turning translucent—the power of reversed blood and ancestral return was draining rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire bird’s assault intensified; its feathers swept violently, flames instantly engulfing the entire earth mound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“CRACK!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mound shattered—Feng Xi’s body sizzled under the fire, its skin charred black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it still stretched out its massive palm, shielding Zhu Yan, and with its last breath roared: “GO!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words faded, the fire bird slammed into Feng Xi’s chest—golden flames instantly swallowed it whole. “No—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yan let out a piercing shriek, eyes bloodshot—Feng Xi had traded its life for his chance to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast one final, deep look at Feng Xi, consumed by fire, gritted his teeth, and turned to sprint toward the newly opened secret realm entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiannan Zhu raised his sword to pursue, but Jiang Xia blocked his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Jiannan, conserve your strength and stay outside—this battle for destiny I will handle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiannan Zhu’s sword hand froze mid-air; he looked down at Jiang Xia standing before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do Itachi know what this means?” His voice betrayed no emotion, only the lingering warmth of Huoyin Sword in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know!” Jiang Xia gripped Kusanagi Sword, his voice brimming with unshakable confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Inside the destiny realm, our cultivation levels are equal—I have a hundred percent chance of defeating it! Besides, the Cult of the Demonic God still needs your attention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiannan Zhu said no more, stepped aside, and sheathed Huoyin Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go,” he said, his gaze fixed on the secret realm’s entrance, deep and unreadable. “I’ll handle the Cult of the Demonic God outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But remember—even though this concerns the future of humanity, Itachi must return safely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia nodded firmly, no longer hesitating, and turned to sprint toward the entrance, vanishing into the warped light gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiannan Zhu watched Jiang Xia’s retreating figure, slowly clenched his fist, then vanished into a nearby dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Jiang Xia stepped into the secret realm, a gentle, pure energy enveloped his entire body, instantly elevating his cultivation base to the Sacred Realm through the power of destiny!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding~ System detects host about to participate in the Destiny Struggle】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Quest released: Defeat Zhu Yan within the Destiny Struggle and revive humanity】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reward: Substantial】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia mentally deactivated the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Destiny energy? Interesting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, sinister voice came from the side—Zhu Yan stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His malevolent energy had thinned considerably; he now stood at normal human size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his bloodshot eyes burned even redder than in the factory zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, I’m no longer suppressed by Shanhai Order. Let’s see if Itachi can still defeat me at equal cultivation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia gripped Kusanagi Sword, clearly sensing his power being reshaped by the realm’s rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation, once inferior to Zhu Yan’s, now matched it perfectly—each breath drew equal amounts of spiritual energy from heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia raised an eyebrow and smiled lightly: “Before entering, I had a hundred percent confidence. Now? A hundred and ten percent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’re arrogant. Earlier, I’d just awakened, my techniques limited by my cultivation and Shanhai Order—Itachi got lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, even at equal level, I’ll defeat Itachi effortlessly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the forest, Zhao Xianhai was under attack by three Cult of the Demonic God guardians, his meridians shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Liu Qingxuan was missing; all other academy heads had gathered here, surrounded by Cult members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as a red-robed guardian prepared to deliver the killing blow, Shen Wenru broke free from Lu Wujiu and ordered: “Mission accomplished—retreat, all of Itachi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, black mist surged around him; using Xuan Ye’s power, he tore open a spatial rift and slipped through first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining Cult members, seeing this, abandoned battle and fled instantly, vanishing without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiannan Zhu arrived, the forest held only the dead and wounded Night Watchers, and two academy heads gathered around Zhao Xianhai, drenched in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiannan Zhu’s expression darkened instantly—if no sorcerer remained to assist inside the realm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Jiang Xia defeated Zhu Yan, no one could guide the crucial destiny energy of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xianhai lay on the ground, not showing despair; instead, blood frothed at his lips as he weakly smiled, his eyes filled with quiet relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenru crouched beside him, staring at his ruined body, face filled with panic: “Old Zhao, your meridians are all shattered—what do we do now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without Itachi to channel the sorcery, even if Jiang Xia wins inside, we’ll still…”\u003C\u002Fp>",1385,"2026-06-20T15:06:04.061Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","317ac8fb22a9b488ef4386bcc2a3eb75a89de62d36519ae851b4e638111c3c4a","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-45","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-43",162,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-cover.jpg"]