[{"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-85":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},2318813,4534,"Chapter 85: Purple Crystal Beast","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-85",85,"\u003Cp>The squad boarded a low-altitude transport aircraft of the Town Demon Army and headed for Disha Pass; thirty minutes later, the silhouette of Black Wind Gorge appeared below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The canyon’s steep cliffs were covered in green moss, while a faint black mist hung over the valley floor, faint whispers of monstrous roars echoing from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Descend altitude, prepare for airborne insertion,” Jiang Xia ordered, being the first to open the cargo door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual energy coalesced beneath his feet; he leapt forward and landed firmly, his Sharingan activated, capturing every detail within a hundred meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of fourth-rank Black Wind Wolves scattered across the valley, their eyes glowing red as they howled around a fifth-rank Ironclad Bear, while deep within a distant cave, the oppressive aura of a Wang-jie monster lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Something’s off,” Ye Lingxi landed beside Jiang Xia, her ice ability subtly activating. “These Black Wind Wolves’ auras are chaotic—they’ve been forcibly controlled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished speaking, one Black Wind Wolf suddenly turned, its crimson eyes locking onto Jiang Xia’s squad, launching itself forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun drew his sword, unleashing a cyan sword qi that cleaved the wolf cleanly in two—its corpse dissolved into a wisp of black smoke upon hitting the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An illusion?” Wang Shichen frowned, spreading his spatial ability. “No—it’s the monster’s ability. There’s a Wang-jie monster nearby that can generate illusions!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Zhantian immediately raised his heavy shield, his God of War ability erupting as golden light engulfed his body: “Stay alert! These illusions have physical substance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More Black Wind Wolves surged from the mist, far exceeding the intelligence estimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng swung his Soul Devouring Scythe, spreading gray-black death energy: “Fengdu Secret Spell: Hundred Ghosts Marching at Night!” Countless ghostly shadows surged toward the wolves, temporarily halting their assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia’s left Rinnegan spun rapidly—he instantly saw the source: deep within the cave, a three-zhang-long Purple Crystal Beast sat cross-eyed, a crystal horn atop its head emitting waves that controlled the surrounding monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The target’s inside the cave!” Jiang Xia pointed toward it. “Ling Zhantian, lead the way! Ye Lingxi, freeze the canyon walls to prevent encirclement!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Zhantian slammed his fists into the ground, golden blood qi surging like a flood, carving a path through the wolf pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi extended both hands forward. “Ice Seal for a Thousand Li!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice-blue frost spread along the cliffs, freezing any monsters attempting to ambush from above into crystalline statues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun moved fastest, his sword qi falling like rain—each strike precisely targeting the wolves’ vital points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back at Jiang Xia, noticing that though the latter hadn’t used his full strength, he always appeared exactly where he was needed most—his earlier disdain began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave entrance was blocked by a fifth-rank Rock Spike Beast, its skin as hard as stone, dozens of sharp bone spines protruding from its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave it to me!” Ling Zhantian charged forward, his heavy shield colliding with the beast’s bone spines in a deafening crash. His arms bulged with veins as he channeled all his spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shatter Armor!” He punched the beast’s chest—the rock-like hide cracked instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Teng seized the opening, sweeping his Soul Devouring Scythe; death energy flooded into the wound, causing the beast to roar in agony before collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cave, thick purple mist swirled, the Purple Crystal Beast’s form flickering within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It slowly opened its eyes, a flicker of contempt passing through its violet pupils: “Itachi brats dare disturb my cultivation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’re controlling the monsters?” Jiang Xia asked coldly, his Sharingan locked on the beast. “Why gather so many low-rank creatures?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Crystal Beast sneered, its crystal horn blazing with light: “The spiritual fortune of Shanhai Pass is reviving—these monsters are my offerings! Once I absorb their power, I’ll break through to Half-Demon King realm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, it whipped its tail, launching a violet energy wave toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun struck first, vertically slashing his sword—the cyan blade qi clashed with the wave, forcing him to stagger backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such immense power!” His face darkened. “This is a late-stage Wang-jie monster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi instantly raised her ice shield: “Xuanming—Ice Wall!” The ice-blue barrier blocked the wave but instantly cracked across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Zhantian charged forward, bracing the ice wall with his shield, pouring his blood qi into it frantically: “Hold on! Find a way to strike its crystal horn!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia's right Rinnegan slowly opened, his palm facing forward: \"Universal Pull!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful suction erupted from his palm, forcing the Purple Crystal Beast’s body to tilt forward involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its expression changed; the crystal horn flared again, struggling to break free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now!” Du Gu Yun seized the moment, his sword becoming a streak of cyan light, piercing straight for the beast’s crystal horn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Crystal Beast roared, lashing its tail—but Wang Shichen twisted its trajectory with spatial ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Soul Devouring Scythe: Yousheng Slash!” Wang Teng’s voice came from the side, gray-black blade qi slicing toward the beast’s hind leg, forcing it to divert its defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia drew a deep breath, both his left Sharingan and right Rinnegan blazing: “Susanoo—Second Form!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual energy erupted from his body, forming a Susanoo clad in muscle and skin, wielding a black-flame longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kagutsuchi!” Black flames wrapped around the blade; the Susanoo stepped forward violently, the sword tearing through the air as it slashed toward the beast’s crystal horn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Crystal Beast’s pupils shrank—it summoned all its energy to defend, but it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-flame sword struck the crystal horn; violet energy clashed violently with black fire, the horn instantly cracking across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No—!” The beast let out a shrill scream as its internal energy spiraled into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun seized this once-in-a-lifetime chance, driving his sword into the beast’s third eye: “Break Illusion!” Cyan sword qi exploded within the beast, utterly destroying its life force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Crystal Beast collapsed, its internal energy crystal splitting into six beams of light, flying into the hands of the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant Jiang Xia grasped the crystal, his jade seal warmed slightly on his forehead; pure energy surged up his arm, causing the peak of his Wu Zong early-stage realm to tremble with the hint of breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mission complete,” Jiang Xia dismissed Susanoo, glancing at his wristwatch. “Clear the battlefield, collect the monster corpses, prepare for return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team divided tasks: Wang Teng used his Soul Devouring Scythe to absorb the monsters’ death energy, his cultivation showing signs of imminent breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi collected ice-type monster blood essence to strengthen her own ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun stood aside, wiping his sword, his gaze toward Jiang Xia now carrying a touch of respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the return journey to the training camp, the transport aircraft fell silent. Wang Teng couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lao Xia, how much of that Purple Crystal Beast’s energy crystal did Itachi absorb? I felt your aura grow significantly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia nodded. “I’m close to breaking through. The crystal’s energy is pure—combined with the spirit liquid pool, I’ll reach Wu Zong mid-stage within three days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingxi smiled faintly. “Congratulations. The ice essence I collected will also let me break through to Wu Zong mid-stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1200,"2026-06-20T15:06:04.061Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8429e4113c41c9224415b01a27cc8d1a4e5840f8b40f7749bb309e84df7a0a33","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-86","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-84",162,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-cover.jpg"]