[{"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-236":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},2358737,4613,"Chapter 236: Announcement of Contestants! Xu Jingming Is Captain?","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-236",236,"\u003Cp>Just as Xu Jingming completed his winter break training and returned to Devil University under Ling Shuang’s guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the headquarters of the Fate Cult, they finally began discussing the matter of Xue Sha’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord, Xue Sha has been killed by Devil University’s vice-principal, Ling Shuang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, according to the information we received, Ling Shuang was also severely injured and can no longer use her spatial ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should we take further action against Xu Jingming?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high priest clad in Blood Moon robes stood at the bottom of the long staircase, reporting with respectful demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On either side of him, the eight red-robed high priests had now been reduced to five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means, besides Xue Sha, two other red-robed high priests have perished during this period...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very top of the staircase, on the throne, the Supreme Cult Leader’s body was hidden within gray mist, revealing only a pair of crimson eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a silence lasting a full quarter-hour, he finally spoke slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since the Great Xia issued the execution order, the development of our Fate Cult has suffered severe setbacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our high-end combat strength has already suffered heavy losses; Xu Jingming is no longer a suitable target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, starting today, the Fate Cult will halt all public activities and fully enter hibernation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Xia is currently not suitable for our continued expansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Supreme Cult Leader’s crimson eyes held an inexplicable meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fate Cult exists not only in Great Xia—other nations have it too, but resistance here is the strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in hibernation, it will not affect the overall plan of the Fate Cult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Temporary hibernation is to prepare for the final climax; the Energetic Tide will reach its peak in the coming years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Supreme Heavenly God, the Sovereign, will descend at the very peak of Energetic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, humanity will face its final destruction, and the Fate Cult shall attain eternity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hibernate! Accumulate strength! Prepare for the final descent of the Supreme Heavenly God, the Sovereign!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Supreme Cult Leader’s hoarse voice echoed through the cathedral; the many beast sculptures embedded in the walls emitted eerie, menacing glows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, the high priests and red-robed high priests gradually grew fervent:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blessed by Fate! The Heavenly God endures! The Supreme Heavenly God, the Sovereign, is eternal and indestructible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devil University, Combat Techniques Library, Vice-Principal’s Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spatial gate opened spontaneously; Xu Jingming and Ling Shuang stepped out side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Vice-Principal, I’ll head back to the dorm first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having experienced several spatial transmissions, Xu Jingming had gradually grown accustomed to the brief mental fuzziness and showed no discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t rush. Sit down first—I need to discuss something with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shuang sat behind the desk, casually crossing her long legs, showcasing their elegant length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xu Jingming could only sit down on the nearby sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The National University League will begin on February 25th. Devil University will be led by me—you know that, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shuang’s beautiful eyes turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know.” Xu Jingming nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devil University follows a rotation system; each academic year, one vice-principal oversees major affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, Ling Shuang was responsible for the freshman competition and study trips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, naturally, the National University League is no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last year’s university league, we lost to Jing University and took second place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, we must avenge that defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, I wish to appoint you as captain of our Devil University representative team. Are you willing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shuang’s clear voice echoed in the office, melodious and pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are performance evaluations among vice-principals; since she’s overseeing Devil University’s affairs this year, she naturally wants to do her best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me as captain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming paused slightly, hesitating:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wouldn’t it be inappropriate for a first-year student like me to be captain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Xu Jingming, all other members of this league team should be fourth-year seniors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being led by a first-year would inevitably cause resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At Devil University, we only value strength, not seniority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The league captain is always the strongest person at Devil University—who else here do you think is stronger than you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shuang raised a delicate eyebrow. “Or are you afraid you can’t control them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at all—I’m just worried I might injure them during fights and disrupt the competition,” Xu Jingming replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Relax—as long as you don’t kill them, do whatever you want,” Ling Shuang waved dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dean of the Support College possesses powerful healing abilities; even severe injuries can be healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With your word, I’m reassured—I’ll take the captain role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did Xu Jingming feel certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone resents me as captain later, no need for words—just hit them first!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep hitting until they submit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current power nearing fifth tier, no one at Devil University can match him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by breaking the stubborn ones will team coordination training proceed smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shuang nodded in satisfaction. “I’ll draft the team roster tonight and submit it to the other two vice-principals for review.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they have no objections, I’ll post it on the school website tomorrow, then submit it to the league officials the day after.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike ordinary announcements, this website posting is merely a notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if someone has complaints about the roster, sorry—we won’t accept them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, as long as the other two vice-principals confirm the roster is fine tonight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the participants are officially confirmed—no changes will be made unless someone on the list is incapacitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So soon?” Xu Jingming was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second stage of Devil University’s university league competition begins on March 10th—still twenty days away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not soon enough. All schools participating in either the first or second stage must submit their rosters before February 25th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent last-minute roster changes during the league.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Shuang shook her head lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today is February 20th—only five days remain until roster submission closes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure of an eighth-tier mid-grade Grand Master is not something a third-tier adept can easily withstand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Xu Jingming had grown accustomed to Ling Shuang’s oppressive aura, that didn’t mean he enjoyed enduring it constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming had grown accustomed to Vice Principal Ling Shuang’s oppressive aura, but that didn’t mean he enjoyed enduring such pressure constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, after confirming his captaincy, Xu Jingming bid farewell to Vice-Principal Ling Shuang and left the Combat Techniques Library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, after finalizing the matter of who would serve as team leader, Xu Jingming took his leave from Vice Principal Ling Shuang and departed from the Combat Techniques Library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Combat Techniques Library, the azure sky floated with fluffy white clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cheered Xu Jingming, who was used to the Thunder Secret Realm’s perpetually stormy, blue-and-white lightning skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come to think of it, the constant lightning above the Thunder Secret Realm must conceal some secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad my level is still too low to explore it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head and didn’t dwell on it—he had permanent access to the Thunder Secret Realm anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he reached sixth tier, he could explore the core zone again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put away his thoughts, pulled out his phone, checked the time, and headed toward the student dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the break, his roommate Liu Wentao said he’d join the school’s winter training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just past one in the afternoon—he should still be in the dorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xu Jingming had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning to the villa, he saw Liu Wentao sitting on the first-floor sofa, eyes half-closed, seemingly practicing his energy cultivation method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Ming, you’re back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Wentao sensed Xu Jingming’s presence, opened his eyes, and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, just got back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming sat on the sofa and noticed Liu Wentao’s aura had subtly changed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Reached second tier? Good job—winter training paid off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Even though I’m still far behind you, Brother Ming, I’ve got to try my best, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Wentao chuckled, leaning in with a mischievous grin:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The school’s already designing our team uniforms and battle gear for this National University League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supposedly, they’re using black and gold—looks awesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, I heard a rumor you’re already the official pick for the team—is that true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ll know tomorrow when you check the official website,” Xu Jingming replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll know tomorrow when you check the official website announcement,\" Xu Jingming replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vice Principal Ling Shuang had already decided to let Xu Jingming participate in the league and appointed him captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this still required approval from the other two vice principals; until the official list was released, he dared not guarantee it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic Capital University had three vice principals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides Ling Shuang, the other two vice principals were both men: Kong Shuai and Chen Can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At nine p.m., in the Teaching Building of Magic Capital University, Vice Principal’s Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Can, seated behind his desk, possessed an A-rank Enhancement-type ability and a burly frame that radiated authority without even raising his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned the newly submitted list of Magic Capital University’s participants for the National University League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Xu Jingming as captain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Can was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a vice principal, he had heard rumors about Xu Jingming’s recent combat performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allowing Xu Jingming to compete in the National University League was no issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But appointing him directly as captain was something he hadn’t anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding-ding-ding~~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a call request came through; Chen Can accepted it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A holographic projection of a middle-aged man appeared before him—the other vice principal of Magic Capital University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Shuai, Rank 8 Lower Tier, possessing an A-rank Elemental Wind-type ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Chen, you’ve seen the participant list, right? What do you think?” Kong Shuai asked in a low tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The participants on the list are fine, but I didn’t expect Xu Jingming to be named captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, among the three of us vice principals, only Principal Ling Shuang has interacted most with Xu Jingming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have her reasons—no objections from me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Can mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the incident during the last study trip, when the Celestial Mandate Cultists disrupted things,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming—the rare SS-rank ability awakener—had been under Ling Shuang’s personal protection, and neither of them had interfered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, one was Enhancement-type, the other Elemental-type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were far less secure and less capable of protection than Ling Shuang’s Space-type ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think the same,” Kong Shuai nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vice principals held considerable autonomy, and this academic year, Ling Shuang had primarily handled Magic Capital University’s affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as no major mistakes occurred, they wouldn’t intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially not over something as minor as appointing Xu Jingming as captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since both vice principals had no objections to the participant list,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the next morning at eight a.m., a large, eye-catching announcement appeared on Magic Capital University’s official website and student forum:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The National University League is about to begin; Magic Capital University has formed its representative team. The official roster is as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain: Xu Jingming (School of Weapons, Year 1, Class 2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vice Captain: Kong Shi (School of Weapons, Year 4, Class 3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Team Member: Yao Fang (School of Elements, Year 4, Class 1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Magic Capital University paid close attention to the National University League participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the roster was published, many students were stunned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Xu Jingming is captain?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1874,"2026-06-21T05:34:00.634Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e27cde3bbb7d44281d1bff95d4f3456c9dd48c1301352e081b961caf61f43484","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-237","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-235",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-cover.jpg"]