[{"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-40":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},2358541,4613,"Chapter 40: Five Colleges! Thunder Spear Yang Zhentian!","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-40",40,"\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, Xu Jingming saw off Zhang Zhaoyang and sat alone, relaxed, on the living room sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank goodness for a recruitment teacher like him—I’d never have known how many details to watch out for at Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming felt a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Zhang Zhaoyang also mentioned that all this information could be found in the “New Student Essentials” section of the school’s official forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t nearly as detailed as what he’d explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the lightning-affinity mentor he’d mentioned as the best fit for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Xu Jingming spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eva, search for information on Mentor Yang Zhentian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The virtual orb in midair flickered faintly, then projected all information related to Yang Zhentian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yang Zhentian, age 52, Dean of the Weaponry College, Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities, seventh-rank upper-tier esoteric ability user.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Possesses A-rank lightning affinity ability: Wind-Fire True Thunder; skilled in fist techniques, great sword, long spear, long sword, and other weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most proficient with the long spear, known by the nickname “Thunder Spear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once battled an eighth-rank ferocious beast, the Tremor Demon Python, for three days and nights in the Wildlands, ultimately slaying it alone...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his earlier conversation with Zhang Zhaoyang, Xu Jingming had already learned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities consists of five colleges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are the Element College, Weaponry College, Tactics College, Support College, and Logistics College.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each college has distinct teaching methods and areas of emphasis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Element College, as the name suggests, primarily admits students with elemental esoteric abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, lightning-affinity abilities under the natural category are also within its recruitment scope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Element College focuses on cultivating students’ esoteric abilities, aiming to maximize the power of elemental abilities!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Weaponry College excels in training close-combat fighters who rely primarily on their weapons as offensive tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They skillfully combine esoteric abilities with weaponry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every graduate of the Weaponry College is unquestionably a master of weapons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tactics College primarily recruits spirit-affinity users, training them in command and battlefield strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this does not mean Tactics College students are weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, Tactics College students who push their spirit-affinity abilities to their peak:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single glance can shatter an enemy’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reduce them to idiocy and end the battle instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Support College admits holders of support-type esoteric abilities; after activating their abilities,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>these students provide powerful buffs to themselves and teammates, becoming indispensable allies on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the final Logistics College, most students possess special-type esoteric abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They primarily handle logistical production tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the five-college structure of Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities, it’s clear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s training talent for the Ferocious Beast Wars!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those qualified to serve as college deans are the strongest among the strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Dean Yang Zhentian of the Weaponry College—he slew an eighth-rank ferocious beast alone with seventh-rank upper-tier power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s an incredibly terrifying achievement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, high-rank esoteric users aren’t like low-rank ones, where each tier’s power difference is minor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At high ranks, even small subdivisions bring earth-shattering power gaps!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference between full tiers is even more staggering!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-rank esoteric users like Yang Zhentian, capable of fighting across tiers, are extremely rare throughout Greater Xia!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course—only someone with sufficient strength could become Weaponry College dean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A-rank lightning affinity ability, seventh-rank upper-tier power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proficient with the long spear, known as “Thunder Spear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from this information, Yang Zhentian is indeed the ideal mentor for his current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our school has four lightning-affinity mentors—let’s check the other three.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming had Eva retrieve information on the remaining three lightning-affinity mentors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three possessed A-rank abilities, with the lowest being sixth-rank upper-tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But two of them were Element College mentors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning, these two mentors don’t use weapons at all—only refine their esoteric abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simpler terms, they’re like RPG spellcasters who only use ranged lightning magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last one, though also a Weaponry College mentor,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>had only seventh-rank lower-tier power and primarily used a long sword, not a long spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Yang Zhentian, the “Thunder Spear,” this mentor was clearly inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Judging by this, Dean Yang Zhentian of the Weaponry College is undoubtedly my best choice for a mentor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After I tidy up the room and have lunch, I’ll go pay him a visit and try to become his disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming told Eva to shut down the projection and return to standby mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he picked up his suitcase and climbed the stairs to the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villa had two levels; he preferred the second floor for its open views and outdoor balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his roommate hadn’t arrived yet, he’d move in first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he climbed the stairs, Xu Jingming finally noticed the villa’s only flaw:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no elevator—only a wooden handrail staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with his current blood qi of 181 points, carrying a 20-kilogram suitcase up the stairs was effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second floor, Xu Jingming quickly found the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bedroom was large, about fifty square meters, with a bed two meters three long and two meters wide in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fresh bedding had already been laid out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite the bed stood a desk, on which sat a computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside the desk was a window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the window, he could see the flat road below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Zhang Zhaoyang had walked up that road just earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everything in the bedroom is brand new—I shouldn’t have brought so much stuff.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming’s suitcase contained many items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only clothing, but also toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other small essentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time everything was unpacked and organized, half an hour had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew, quick meal, then go find Mentor Yang Zhentian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming checked his phone—it was 1:30 p.m., lunchtime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike regular universities,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic City Institute had four cafeterias, each open 24 hours a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Missing meal times was no issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming took his student ID and villa key and left the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, while walking over, he’d been chatting with Zhang Zhaoyang and hadn’t noticed his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now, he slowed his pace and observed the scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a top-tier university, Magic City Institute’s campus environment was flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lush green lawns lined both sides of the paths, blooming with colorful flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint floral scent drifted through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, benches and pavilions for rest were everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time of year was the summer break at Magic City Institute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the campus was still filled with students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some walked in pairs, others alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them radiated strong energy—at least first- or second-rank esoteric users!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, he even spotted students whose aura rivaled Zhang Zhaoyang’s!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder it’s a top-tier school—truly full of hidden dragons and tigers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From earlier conversation, he knew Zhang Zhaoyang was a fourth-rank mid-tier esoteric user.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with comparable aura, even if not fourth-rank, likely had nearly equal strength.\u003C\u002Fp>",1149,"2026-06-21T05:33:57.936Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","89ac3489bc197e2d5b51170b24c90dc090e1165e0de39c926a2b9027791733cb","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-41","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-39",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-cover.jpg"]