[{"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-8":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},2318736,4534,"Chapter 8: The Trial Realm Opens","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>Just luck—the examiner was careless; otherwise, I wouldn’t have had a chance to ambush from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jin stood up, brushed the dust off his clothes, and said, “No need to be modest. I lost—I lost. Don’t make excuses for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi must be the SSS-rank awakened student from Linjiang No.1 High this year. No wonder Itachi could cross-rank defeat me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my ability is unusual, so it has many forms. But are Itachi alright, examiner?” Jiang Xia asked, since his Thunder Cut hadn’t held back—any normal person hit by that would’ve been badly hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m fine. What could possibly happen to a Strengthening-type? Move on to the next exam.” Liu Jin forced a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia nodded and headed with the others to the next exam site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone left, Liu Jin finally collapsed on the ground, howling: “It hurts like hell! How could a WuZhe-rank strike be this powerful, with lightning too? I’m dying!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Liu Jin roll around, the other examiners couldn’t help laughing: “Hahaha, weren’t Itachi fine? Getting beaten by a student like this—aren’t Itachi embarrassed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bullshit. Try fighting him yourself. SSS-rank abilities keep coming—Itachi can’t even dodge them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the other examiners fell silent. Indeed, in the past hundred years, every SSS-rank talent had become a Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even an undeveloped SSS-rank talent was not something they could easily defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Candidates gradually arrived at a square under the examiners’ guidance. One examiner pointed to a nearby light portal and said, “This is a special trial realm prepared for the exam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It contains various beasts captured beyond Shanhai Pass, all at most third-rank. The rules for this exam are simple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When Itachi enter the realm, Itachi’ll receive a storage ring and a wristband. Place the slain beasts in the storage ring—scores will be tallied at the end: 10 points for first-rank, 40 for second-rank, 100 for third-rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Itachi’re in danger, tap the wristband to teleport back to the square—but Itachi’ll be unable to return to the exam and your score will be finalized immediately. Also, Itachi may bring weapons into the exam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The exam lasts nine hours. Five minutes until start—candidates, prepare yourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the examiner announced the rules, many candidates began forming teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who needs a frontline? I’m a B-rank Strengthening-type!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Us! We’re short one frontline—we’ve got control and ranged all B-rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Xia, shouldn’t we team up? Lots of people are inviting us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng asked nearby. Since the exam didn’t forbid teaming up, many formed groups voluntarily—though experience was split, efficiency was higher with more people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need. Just the two of us is enough. The strongest beast is third-rank—we can just push through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Xia and Wang Teng talked, Ye Lingxi walked toward them in a black-purple battle suit, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I couldn’t find a team. Do Itachi still need someone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia glanced at the long line of candidates behind Ye Lingxi begging to join teams, and his eyebrow twitched. Of course she couldn’t find a team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Jiang Xia was about to politely refuse, Wang Teng cut in: “Of course we do! It’s just me and Old Xia—we couldn’t get anyone to team up with us. If Miss Ye doesn’t mind, join us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Wang Teng gave Jiang Xia a look: “Bro, I get it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia realized the fat guy had misunderstood. Seeing Ye Lingxi’s hopeful gaze, he could only nod in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the five minutes were up, the examiner announced: “Exam begins. Line up and enter. Good luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jiang Xia and the two others joined the queue and entered the light circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the last candidate entered, a massive screen suddenly appeared in the empty square. It lit up, displaying real-time footage of every candidate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectator seats gradually filled with principals from various high schools, directors of Night Watcher city bureaus, and leaders from the four top academies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the realm, candidates who passed through the portal arrived at a clearing in a forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they found their teams, everyone scattered to hunt beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go,” Jiang Xia said to his two teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Pangzi and Ye Lingxi nodded. The three picked a direction and marched forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ignition Spell·Scorch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the forest, flames erupted and instantly obliterated a second-rank beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Wang Pangzi’s voice rang out: “Hey, guys, it’s been an hour—why am I the only one fighting? Itachi two just watch?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia replied slowly: “This is your special training. Itachi’re one step away from WuZhe-rank—more combat will help Itachi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I’m the only one fighting! Itachi two could at least assist!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia explained: “These beasts are too weak. If I strike, I’ll kill them instantly—what’s the point of training? Don’t worry about your score—I’ll handle the final haul. Just keep practicing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng reluctantly continued hunting beasts, while Jiang Xia watched and chatted with Ye Lingxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did Itachi choose to team up with us? Don’t tell me it’s because Itachi’re attracted to me or my ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if I’m strong individually, hunting beasts is still more efficient with more people. And I don’t think Itachi’re the type to fall for someone at first sight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi nodded honestly: “Because I know that no matter how many beasts Itachi kill, they’ll all end up yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though teamwork speeds up hunting, what matters is having the power to defeat those who kill the beasts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I saw Itachi didn’t seek a team but only teamed up with Wang Teng, I knew Itachi understood too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The exam doesn’t just count beasts killed—it requires Itachi to store them in the storage ring and carry them out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That implies mutual theft of rings is tacitly allowed. So naturally, I came to Itachi—the strongest individual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia lightly tapped his storage ring, a flicker of approval in his eyes: “Itachi see through the rules’ loophole better than those mindlessly hunting beasts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi lowered her gaze, voice calm: “Better to conserve energy than waste it fighting beasts. Find the right allies. This exam isn’t about who kills the most—it’s about who can carry the most points out of this forest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng, listening nearby, suddenly understood, scratching his head: “So Itachi two saw this all along? I thought just killing more beasts meant higher scores.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia chuckled, patted his shoulder: “So Itachi see—Itachi can’t judge things by surface appearances. Think deeper.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the dense forest, his gaze sharpening: “Fat boy’s training’s over. Time to collect the points others are holding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng nodded. The three exchanged glances, silently adjusting their path toward a more secluded forest trail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the spectator seats, the four academy principals nodded approvingly at the trio’s departure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These four academies were Yanjing, Magu, Tianwu, and Xinghuo—the top universities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianwu University’s Wu Zongshan stared intently at Jiang Xia on the screen, voice full of praise: “Old Chen, did Itachi see? Jiang Xia isn’t just top-tier in talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His mindset and vision far surpass his peers. This kid has great destiny with Tianwu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mingyuan of Magu University, called “Old Chen,” snapped back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi shameless old man! Every year Itachi claim every good talent is destined for Wu University. Jiang Xia and his team? We’re taking all of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jiurong of Xinghuo University chimed in: “Old Chen, we agree with your first point—but ‘all of them’? We can’t accept that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“People should know when to be satisfied. I’ll take Jiang Xia. Itachi two fight over the rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qingshan of Jingdu University watched the three bickering men, shook his head, then smiled as he watched Jiang Xia’s trio snatch another team’s points on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop arguing. Let each school claim what they can after the exam. For now, let’s see how far they go—after all, many are watching this Gaokao from the shadows.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1296,"2026-06-20T15:06:04.061Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2b9796ec2b5c3876e2f5ff5e95346387add761a6d729d68f364ac903c161fbac","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-9","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-7",162,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-cover.jpg"]