[{"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-95":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},2318823,4534,"Chapter 95: Come, Sword","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-95",95,"\u003Cp>On the VIP seats, Qingyun clapped lightly and smiled: “Itachi spotted the weakness and struck decisively—Jiang, Itachi’re becoming more like a true master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Tianji nodded: “Li Jiuyuan lost fairly—Jiang Xia’s combat intelligence is too high.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the four semifinalists were revealed: Jiang Xia, Akatsuki Jin, Cui Jue, and Du Gu Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The semifinal matchups also appeared on the electronic screen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upper bracket: Jiang Xia vs Cui Jue\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lower bracket: Akatsuki Jin vs Du Gu Yun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a day’s rest, the semifinals began as scheduled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First up was the lower bracket: Du Gu Yun, heir to the Sword Tomb, against Akatsuki Jin, young master of the Burn Heaven Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was another focal match—both were prodigies who had broken through to Wanghou earliest, one with pure sword intent, the other with ruthless flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the arena, Du Gu Yun cradled his longsword, eyes sharp as blades: “Akatsuki Jin, can your fire burn my sword to ash?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akatsuki Jin’s body erupted in golden flames; he sneered: “Try and see! Your sword is destined to melt in my fire!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle erupted into a frenzy from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun merged with his sword, sword qi crisscrossing—each strike carried the sharpness to rend all things, seeking to pierce Akatsuki Jin’s flame defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akatsuki Jin’s Burn Heaven Golden Flame burned at extreme heat, coalescing into firebirds, fire serpents, and giant flame palms that hammered Du Gu Yun’s sword aura, while the searing heat steadily eroded his protective sword aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sword Heart Clarity—Shatter Illusion!” Du Gu Yun roared. Sword qi became a fine thread, instantly piercing through layers of flame, striking straight for Akatsuki Jin’s third eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akatsuki Jin’s pupils contracted, sensing the threat: “Burn Ruin—Golden Crow Annihilation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A three-legged golden crow phantom appeared behind him; golden flame gathered in his palm, and he punched forward, colliding with the sword light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BOOM———”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword qi and flame vanished together; the released energy cracked the alloy floor of the arena in several places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both stepped back several paces, blood trickling from their lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thrilling! Again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun wiped the blood from his lip, drew a deep breath, and gripped his longsword tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sword Domain—Dustless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cyan sword domain spread from him, repelling the golden flames beyond its edge; the air within became utterly pure, even the flame’s heat unable to penetrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sword Domain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akatsuki Jin’s eyes flickered with surprise, then he sneered: “Let’s see if your domain can hold against me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bit his tongue, spitting a drop of essence blood onto the golden flame; the fire instantly grew wilder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Burn Ruin—Golden Flame Burn City!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless golden flames surged from his body, rushing into Du Gu Yun’s domain; the cyan glow of the domain flickered, cracks appearing across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Break! Sword, come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun roared, raising his sword; countless sword qi within the domain coalesced into a multitude of longswords, charging into the flames!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless cyan blades slashed into the sea of fire; at the moment of collision, the entire arena fell silent, then erupted in a deafening roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden flame and cyan sword qi clashed; the protective barrier flickered violently, nearly collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust cleared, both stood on the arena: Akatsuki Jin bore several cuts on his body, blood oozing from his lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun’s longsword lay broken in two pieces, a deep burn scarred his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your sword is impressive,” Akatsuki Jin wiped his lip, tone carrying grudging respect. “But this ends here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sacred Flame—Incinerate All Life!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ball of flame burst from Akatsuki Jin’s body; wherever it passed, alloy steel melted into molten iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn! Is that really sacred flame?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spectators—students and masters alike—were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Incredible! This sacred flame should be SSS-rank even as a magic treasure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even the half-sage Xia Wu Jie only formed this sacred flame at the Venerable realm! Akatsuki Jin truly deserves the top spot on the Prodigy List—when sacred flame emerges, who dares challenge him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open the gates! Open the big gates!” Qingyun watched the sacred flame with a smile. “This event was worth it—we’ve finally seen the true strength of this year’s prodigies!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun drew a deep breath, staring at his broken sword, expression resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He traced his finger along the broken blade, pouring all his sword intent into it; sword qi extended beyond the blade’s length, blazing with radiant light: “I have one sword—capable of severing all things. Annihilation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He transformed himself into the sword, merging body and blade into a brilliant streak of light that tore through heaven and earth, charging straight into the sacred flame!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone held their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the sea of fire, sword light and golden flame twisted and annihilated each other furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the sword light pierced through the flames—but lost all force just before reaching Akatsuki Jin, revealing Du Gu Yun’s staggering figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His robes were charred in many places, his face pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akatsuki Jin’s breath was slightly disordered, yet his golden flames still blazed fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The victor was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Gu Yun sheathed his sword, calmly said: “I lose. Your flame truly surpasses my sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though defeated, his sword heart remained clear, undamaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akatsuki Jin looked at Du Gu Yun and softened his arrogance: “Your sword is strong. Had I not saved this technique, the outcome might have been uncertain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his acknowledgment of his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First semifinal match: Akatsuki Jin wins! Advances to the finals!” the referee announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disciples of the Burn Heaven Pavilion cheered; Akatsuki Jin raised his head toward the spectator stand, locking eyes with Jiang Xia, challenging: “Jiang Xia, next match—I’m waiting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the upper bracket: Jiang Xia versus Cui Jue!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two had once clashed in training camp over the Yinming Cold Spring; Jiang Xia had barely won using the Complete Susano’o.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now both had ascended to Wanghou—the stakes were reborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Jue’s face remained pale, but his eyes grew deeper: “Jiang Xia, I lost to Itachi last time. I trained for months—today, I reclaim my honor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia sensed Cui Jue’s yin energy had grown denser, the Huangquan Law’s aura more potent. “Please.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match began. Cui Jue spoke no words—immediately unleashed his killing technique: “Huangquan Path, Hell Gate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A more solidified Huangquan phantom emerged, its writhing souls more numerous; powerful soul-sucking force and decay law enveloped Jiang Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, countless spectral ghost generals crawled from the Huangquan, wielding weapons, charging toward Jiang Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi’ve improved too,” Jiang Xia did not dare underestimate him; both his eyes activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left eye: Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan: “Susano’o—Complete Form!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! The massive blue giant descended again, wings spread, overwhelming pressure filling the arena!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the Complete Susano’o appeared even more solid, its armor patterns clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right eye: Rinnegan: “Planetary Devastation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Xia flung a black gravitational core into the air; immense suction pulled at the arena floor and the ghost generals summoned by Cui Jue—he sought to forcibly shatter the Huangquan domain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not a chance!” Cui Jue bit his tongue, spitting essence blood into the Huangquan phantom: “Yinming Soul-Sealing Bell!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal black ancient bell, inscribed with countless ghost runes, rose from the Huangquan; its tolling sound temporarily resisted the Planetary Devastation’s pull, and its sonic waves surged straight into Jiang Xia’s mind!\u003C\u002Fp>",1199,"2026-06-20T15:06:04.061Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b5b5f99a80479f4f173f0ac1659528101024af0539d34f3ef50108ba2b6f1c84","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-96","global-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-chapter-94",162,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-high-martial-arts-starting-off-with-a-sha-cover.jpg"]