[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak":3,"chapter-global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-17":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Global Psychic Powers: Starting Off with the Awakening of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder",{"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},2358518,4613,"Chapter 17: Violent Aesthetics, Dominant Spear Technique!","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>Xu Jingming, standing at 1.86 meters tall and atop the bus roof, immediately drew the attention of the Arm-Knife Tigers in the square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the central Arm-Knife Tiger King, still lazily sprawled in place, the other nine resting Arm-Knife Tigers rose simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes glowed with ferocity as they paced toward the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their speed was slow, but the oppressive presence of nine massive, car-sized Arm-Knife Tigers gathered together was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was precisely why beast packs were always so difficult to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These nine Arm-Knife Tigers, even a high-tier first-rank beast, dared not provoke lightly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, facing the nine Arm-Knife Tigers advancing toward him, Xu Jingming showed not the slightest fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leapt from the bus roof, landing with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a low growl, the nine Arm-Knife Tigers, who had been walking slowly, split apart with uncanny human-like coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they charged at Xu Jingming from different directions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder this beast pack has a leader—it’s even learned basic formations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped the weapon backward—Black Shine Spear already in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The public bus was less than thirty meters from the square; for these low-tier first-rank Arm-Knife Tigers, it was negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the nine Arm-Knife Tigers closed the distance to within five meters of Xu Jingming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn’t rush en masse—five Arm-Knife Tigers surged forward first, leaping through the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five massive Arm-Knife Tigers crowded together, blocking every forward path to Xu Jingming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood the abandoned bus—no retreat possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this moment, Xu Jingming had nowhere to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this, Xu Jingming’s gaze remained resolute as he swung his 2.1-meter Black Shine Spear like a spinning windmill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whirling Black Shine Spear became a black phantom, like a high-speed rotating propeller!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Arm-Knife Tigers realized their mistake—but it was too late!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five Arm-Knife Tigers crashed headlong into the spinning Black Shine Spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Puchī~~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Puchī~~*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp spearhead sliced through their skulls like a meat grinder, spraying blood and brains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, under the force of impact, each one toppled backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their heads were grievously wounded, these five Arm-Knife Tigers hadn’t died yet—they lay on the ground, still breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pure physical strength still falls short.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This “Windmill” technique relied solely on his raw physical power—not a combat skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this move had fused body strength with his ability, those five beasts would have been instantly obliterated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, it’s fine—just need to finish them off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming charged again; the remaining four Arm-Knife Tigers tried to block his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he dodged them all with agile footwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the Black Shine Spear, like Death’s scythe, claimed the lives of the five wounded Arm-Knife Tigers in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the central first-rank mid-tier Arm-Knife Tiger King finally sensed something wrong and rose, stepping before the remaining four Arm-Knife Tigers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect—I’ll take care of you all at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Zēng!* The Black Shine Spear was yanked free from the corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming, spear in hand, stood alone against five Arm-Knife Tigers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his clear eyes, there was no fear—only endless coldness and killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROAR!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether from the loss of his companions or Xu Jingming’s unyielding gaze, the Arm-Knife Tiger King roared in fury and charged with the remaining four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming raised his spear and charged forward, locking combat with the five Arm-Knife Tigers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though beasts, Arm-Knife Tigers possessed considerable intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially this pack, having coordinated repeatedly, had killed countless powerful beasts together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five such Arm-Knife Tigers, if unleashed in a city, could annihilate an elite squad of over a hundred soldiers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Xu Jingming became a black phantom, darting between the gaps of the Arm-Knife Tiger pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Arm-Knife Tigers inflicted no real damage on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every thrust of Xu Jingming’s spear struck vital points—either instantly killing the beasts or leaving them grievously wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within less than two minutes, all the Arm-Knife Tigers lay dead at his spear’s tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First-rank mid-tier beasts aren’t even worth it—they couldn’t even force me to use my ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the lifeless Arm-Knife Tiger King at his feet, Xu Jingming shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his physique had improved thanks to the system, he still didn’t fully understand his own combat strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dared attack this Arm-Knife Tiger pack only because he had Purple Thunder’s backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, these beasts lacked even the strength to make him use his ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming glanced at his system panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this encounter had granted him a full 106 ability points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this wave alone earned him a full 106 Ability Points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming’s face lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, by the end of the Wu Ke exam, he didn’t know how many ability points he’d accumulate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No point overthinking now—I need to focus on gathering ability points. Head to the next location.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiping the blood from his spear, Xu Jingming slung it over his back and hurried toward the next site...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On exam day, all high schools in Jiangcheng organized first- and second-year students to watch the Wu Ke exam livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One reason was to make students understand the bloodshed and brutality of the Wu Ke exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another was to help them become familiar with beast behavior early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the playground of Jiangcheng No. 2 High School.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In midair hung a virtual projection identical to those in military zones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the spectator stands, all first- and second-year students had been watching the livestream for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In past years, the top ten had always been dominated by students from No. 1 High School.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they mostly discussed candidates from other schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this year was different—his own school now had a candidate capable of breaking into the top ten!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this year was different—his school now had a candidate who made it into the top ten!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xu Jingming’s name appeared on the big screen at ninth place, the entire faculty and student body of No. 2 High erupted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the scene of his spear piercing through the Shadow Cat, which thrilled the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy shit! That spear move was so cool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d never heard of Senior Xu before, but from now on, he’s my idol!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Xu is tall and muscular—so damn hot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior, you’re so tall and strong—you’re incredibly handsome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the directors and principals in the military zone who sighed at Xu Jingming, the students felt genuine joy and excitement seeing him break into the top ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many even took him as their benchmark, their role model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, for over half an hour afterward, Xu Jingming kept moving without engaging much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left the students disappointed, especially after his rank dropped to tenth—some grew anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wished they could become Xu Jingming and slaughter beasts to reclaim his position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh, looks like No. 2 High still can’t cut it—finally got a top-ten senior, and he’s a coward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hate to admit it, but Senior Xu is seriously disappointing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it—I’ll watch the top-ranked Qingfeng Sword, Zhou Mingyang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it, I’ll just watch the top-ranked Qingfeng Sword, Zhou Mingyang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greater the expectation, the deeper the disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 2 High had finally produced a top-ten candidate—they naturally hoped he’d climb higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Jingming’s performance sparked scattered negative remarks among the spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many students began switching back to watching other star candidates’ livestreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look! Senior Xu found some beasts!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice from somewhere redirected everyone’s attention back to Xu Jingming’s livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On screen, Xu Jingming stood atop the bus roof, while below, massive Arm-Knife Tiger beasts gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh no! Senior Xu’s facing a beast pack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arm-Knife Tiger pack—done for.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arm-blade tiger beast herd is done for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior, why aren’t you leaving yet?! If you don’t go now, you’re done for!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s over—the Arm-Knife Tigers have surrounded him; he can’t escape now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior, what are you doing?! Why haven’t you activated the safety orb?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Xu Jingming’s performance had disappointed the students, he was still their own school’s senior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, when he was surrounded by ferocious beasts, every student couldn’t help but worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when five Arm-Knife Tigers lunged at Xu Jingming, who hadn’t activated his safety orb, some girls screamed and covered their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the expected scene of him being devoured by the beasts never came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Xu Jingming swung his Black Glaze Spear and blasted all five Arm-Knife Tigers away with an invincible posture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy shit! That’s insane!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, everyone in the audience felt their hearts leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can a spear really be used like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This strength is absurd! If an ordinary person swung a spear like that, they wouldn’t injure the Arm-Knife Tigers—they’d be crushed under their massive bodies!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems this Senior Xu must have awakened a physical enhancement ability; otherwise, he couldn’t achieve this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, all the students’ earlier dissatisfaction with Xu Jingming vanished completely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Xu Jingming became a black phantom, spear in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like wind and lightning, he darted through the five Arm-Knife Tigers, constantly advancing and slaying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black spear, drenched in too much beast blood, turned a vivid crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one found this scene disturbing; instead, everyone cried out in exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such a violent feeling—but I love it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Awesome! This is way more satisfying than watching those flimsy Wind Blade techniques!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Every thrust strikes flesh—what a brutal spear technique!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beasts are humanity’s enemies—that was everyone’s shared belief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when the Arm-Knife Tigers were slaughtered without mercy, no one felt pity; instead, they felt immense satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially that tall, slender figure moving through them—each spear thrust carried a unique sense of violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This violence wasn’t bloody; it was filled with beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It set the hearts of these sixteen- and seventeen-year-old teenagers ablaze, their faces flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>",1613,"2026-06-21T05:33:57.936Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3a9af5674bbb92e28f73d71e10552155b3fca3b1bb74f7939f84ba7950c309fd","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-18","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-16",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-cover.jpg"]