[{"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-8":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},2358509,4613,"Chapter 8: Official Start, First Killing!","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>Each backpack contains a smartwatch, three energy bars, and one safety ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please check your items carefully; if anything is missing, come to the podium immediately to replenish it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Wang Haiyang stepped down from the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is now 8:40; there are still over twenty minutes until the Wu Ke college entrance exam begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, after Wang Haiyang descended from the podium, the students on the open ground relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does any team need a tank? I have a Class-D enhancement ability—I can both absorb damage and deal output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man, this exam is brutal—we can’t avoid forming a team. I have a Class-C mental ability that can temporarily stall beast cognition. Any team need me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our team needs a heavy hitter. Anyone with a Class-D or higher output ability, join us!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Ke exam does not prohibit students from forming teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, points earned from team kills are split equally among all members, making efficiency far lower than solo hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, most still choose to enter the exam alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the unicorn rhinoceros discovered earlier has proven that this Wu Ke exam will be unusually difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even those who originally planned to go solo now began searching for teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming, you haven’t joined a team yet, have you? Why not join ours?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re short a support output—your lightning ability would fit perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Class 5’s team, a girl in a silver-white fitted combat suit stepped up to Xu Jingming, her figure accentuated by the attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a lovely face, with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an ordinary student, such a beautiful girl’s invitation would be a dream come true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Jingming’s brow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl was Lin Qingyuan, Class 5’s monitor, and also a gentle, kind-hearted person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Add to that her beauty and figure, and her popularity in Class 5 was high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After learning Xu Jingming had lost both parents, this gentle monitor secretly helped him during class activities and daily studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qingyuan thought she was being discreet, but her former self, introverted and sensitive, quickly sensed this difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d even secretly believed Lin Qingyuan had feelings for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the reincarnated Xu Jingming knew clearly: her actions were simply because she was kind-hearted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, inviting him to join her team was the same reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my dear lady, you’ve got to learn to read the situation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Ke exam decides life or death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wants a liability in their team—Lin Qingyuan inviting him would make the others resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming glanced behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, seeing Lin Qingyuan invite him, her other teammates’ faces instantly turned purple with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monitor, I’m going solo into the exam. You guys go ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also felt a pang of admiration for Lin Qingyuan’s innocent kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, purely from this, her family must have protected her well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she wouldn’t have developed such a personality...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that so? Alright, stay safe inside the exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qingyuan was about to urge him further, but seeing the seriousness in his eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she knew further persuasion was useless, sighed, and turned away disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good thing this kid has sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among Lin Qingyuan’s other teammates, they also exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qingyuan was their captain—they couldn’t oppose her decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Xu Jingming, with only a Class-E ability, joined their team, their entire group’s score would drop significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You turned down Lin the beauty’s invitation? Man, you’ve got guts—so many want to team up with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Lin Qingyuan left, Liu Jie sidled up, grinning slyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t be ridiculous—you know our monitor’s just like that, always helping the weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You knew? I thought you thought she had a crush on you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jie feigned surprise. “But seriously—you really plan to go solo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Wu Ke exam is tough. With only a Class-E ability, going alone won’t be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you call me big brother, I’ll reluctantly take you along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jie dramatically flicked his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jie used to be just as quiet as Xu Jingming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since awakening his Class-C ability, he’s become increasingly flamboyant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his words were annoying, Xu Jingming knew Liu Jie was worried about him—true friend!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he’d never show it aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hah! Like I need you to carry me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming let out an exaggerated scoff, then flashed a mysterious smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me tell you—I’m not who I used to be. I’ve changed completely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m aiming for the Jiangnan Province top scorer. If you call me Dad, I’ll reluctantly drag you into the top 100 of Jiangnan Province.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Xu Jingming imitated Liu Jie’s style and flicked his head dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Male friendship works like this—everyone competes to be the other’s dad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiangnan Province top scorer? You’re full of it! I never knew you were this full of yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zhang Hao were here, he’d laugh his head off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jie widened his eyes, whistling in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk tsk—these days, telling the truth isn’t believed anymore. Times really have declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming shook his head and sighed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xu Jingming and Liu Jie bantered, time flew by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it was exactly 9:00.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoosh—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gates to the ruined town were pulled open by soldiers, and Wang Haiyang stepped back onto the podium to announce:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The 2037th Wu Ke College Entrance Exam in Jiangcheng officially begins!! Candidates, enter the exam zone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he spoken than over fourteen hundred candidates sprang into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Wu Ke exam has started!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, I’ll make a stunning debut!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My goal is Jiangnan Institute of Energy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying hopes and aspirations, candidates clad in combat suits and armed with weapons surged into the ruined town like locusts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this atmosphere, Xu Jingming also took up his spear and joined the crowd, laughing as he charged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ruined town, like a gaping abyss, swallowed all the students whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the open ground outside grew empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Activate all surveillance cameras and tracking drones—begin live broadcast of the exam!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Xia Nation is rich in martial virtue; every year, the Wu Ke exam is broadcast live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combat is watched not only by the Education Bureau and school principals and homeroom teachers, but every school also schedules time for first- and second-year students to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, as candidates entered the exam zone, over ten thousand hidden cameras in the ruined town activated simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, over fifty military drones lifted into the air, tracking and filming those celebrity candidates who already had some fame before the exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, images projected onto the sky above the open ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, school principals, homeroom teachers, and Education Bureau officials entered the audience seats, chatting among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ruined town, though a small village under Jiangcheng, covered an enormous area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With over fourteen hundred candidates entering, congestion occurred only at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once deeper inside, they vanished like a single drop of water in the ocean, leaving no ripple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, beasts are intelligent creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when so many candidates entered the ruins, the beasts did not immediately attack—they hid instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, teams and lone hunters each moved independently, advancing deeper into the ruined town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Mingyang of No.1 High School, the Wind Blade, activated his ability immediately upon entering the exam zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He manipulated gusts of wind to reduce air resistance, then sprinted forward like a cheetah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming also chose a direction, gripped his spear, and descended, while activating the smartwatch on his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a blue virtual screen projected from the watch before his eyes, displaying a row of black text:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please authenticate your identity on the smartwatch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue Star’s technological development was more advanced than in his previous life; virtual projection had become a highly mature technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming showed no surprise, extended his left thumb, and pressed it against the smartwatch’s screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fingerprint verification in progress...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Verification successful. Candidate: Xu Jingming, Class 5, Grade 12, Jiangcheng No. 2 High School, Exam ID: 20372147849.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the virtual projection, Xu Jingming’s identity information appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, two small boxes popped up in the upper right corner; the first displayed his score information:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Xu Jingming\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Class】: Jiangcheng No. 2 High School, Grade 12, Class 5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Score】: 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second box showed Jiangcheng’s Wu Ke college entrance exam rankings:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rank 1: Zhou Mingyang, 7 points. (Jiangcheng No. 1 High School)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rank 2: Li Yuan, 5 points. (Jiangcheng No. 1 High School)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rank 3: Zhao Hu, 4 points. (Jiangcheng No. 1 High School)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rank 874: Xu Jingming, 0 points. (Jiangcheng No. 2 High School)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder No. 1 High School leads—they’ve already slain a ferocious beast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Xu Jingming tapped the map option on the virtual screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A map of the ruined town appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The map was an irregular circle, with different regions marked in different colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outer zone was green, the middle zone yellow, the core zone red, and the innermost zone a deeper, darker red!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white light dot representing Xu Jingming himself sat at the map’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s still a long way from the outer zone to the core. I’ll head straight for the core area.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming adjusted his direction and moved toward the red zone on the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t walked far when a beast the size of a leopard blocked his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its fur was as black as ink, but its vertical pupils glowed a pale orange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring its fangs and the sharp claws stained with dark red blood, it was a strikingly beautiful creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ferocious beast: Shadow Cat...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jingming, well-versed in the *Bestiary of Ferocious Beasts*, recognized it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an extremely common ferocious beast in the wasteland zones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, common did not mean the Shadow Cat was easy to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, it meant they possessed excellent adaptability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swift speed, razor-sharp claws and fangs, and a bite force exceeding a thousand kilograms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many candidates had fallen victim to Shadow Cats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spotting the human, the Shadow Cat let out a bloodthirsty growl, then charged forward on all fours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent of fresh flesh stimulated its taste buds, further increasing its speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, newly awakened cultivators would panic and not even realize it when facing a ferocious beast for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Xu Jingming, encountering a Shadow Cat in reality for the first time, remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Shadow Cat closed the distance to within three meters of Xu Jingming, then leapt into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It raised its claws, aimed at Xu Jingming’s head, and slashed down with full force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, a ferocious beast’s claws were as sharp as alloy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this strike landed, Xu Jingming’s entire head would explode like a watermelon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if anticipating this scene, a human-like gleam of excitement appeared on the Shadow Cat’s monstrous face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in the next instant, a black shadow flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Shadow Cat was pierced through the throat by a sharp spearhead, pinned midair!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright red blood gushed from the severed carotid artery like a fountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slain one unranked ferocious beast: Shadow Cat. Ability points +3.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1848,"2026-06-21T05:33:57.936Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e337113abe41502956747103a486edd71eadfaf127b08d6e1c6bb48e0e017dd6","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-9","global-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-chapter-7",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-psychic-powers-starting-off-with-the-awak-cover.jpg"]