[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a":3,"chapter-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-178":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","High Martial Arts: Invincible Starts from Basic Archery",{"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},1724708,2203,"Chapter 178 - 177: How Did I End Up in Fifth Place (Please Subscribe)","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-178",178,"\u003Cp>Lin City Martial Arts Branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yejun just finished showering, wrapped in a towel, exposing his muscular upper body, and walked out of the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile graced his lips; it was evident that he was in a good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, that was the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just two hours ago, he led four Entry Force Martial Artists from the association to hunt a Gale Wolf King in the wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gale Wolves are Mid-level Fierce Beasts, but among them, there could also emerge a king, that is, a Gale Wolf King, a High-level Fierce Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Possessing near-supersonic speed and unbreakable claws and fangs, even an Entry Force Martial Artist would inevitably die if scratched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the risk was worth it, and after a round of shooting, they turned the Gale Wolf King into a sieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purchase price of a Gale Wolf King is 3 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were five of them in total, each getting 600,000 contribution points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I can continue this kind of gain for the next two days, perhaps getting into the top three is possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, He Yejun frowned; the hope did not seem great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered the last time he checked, the third-ranked contribution points were around 8 million, he only had 5 million, still short by 3 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless in the next two days, his companions are willing to transfer their earned contribution points to him, then he could enter the top three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to do that, how easy would it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were asked to hand over dozens of thousands of hard-earned contribution points to others, even temporarily returned next month, he wouldn’t agree either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it’s a chance to enter the Gravity Room free of charge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt somewhat unwilling to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been in the association for over two years, and had been in the Gravity Room few times, he could say each cultivation session had brought benefits beyond his imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a rare opportunity this month to make it into the top three, he really didn’t want to give it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the difference isn’t too much, I’ll talk to them, if they don’t agree, I’ll spend more money and buy it from them, we’ve been cooperating for so long; they should allow this small favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contribution points can indeed be purchased with money but there is a limit on recharging. For One-Star Members, they can recharge up to 100,000 per month, equivalent to 100,000 contribution points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two-Star Members can recharge up to 200,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But actually, the 200,000 points can’t buy much, at most ten Top-grade Qi Blood Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this viewpoint, the association indeed discourages such behavior but kept the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, cash is not popular among martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made up his mind, he opened his phone, entered the association, found the leaderboard, and clicked to view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Hao accumulated 12 million contribution points this month? I remember it was just 10 million yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yejun felt extremely envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only two days left till the end of the month, it seems certain he will take the first spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, such a rapid increase in Wang Hao’s contribution points has its reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, his individual strength is very strong, ranking in the top three, even first among the hundreds of Entry Force Martial Artists in Jiangnan Sub-district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, he formed a trio martial arts team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two members are also strong; the most crucial part is their loyalty to him. Every hunt, he gets half of the earnings, which is terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh well, he can’t be envied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yejun shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s said those two were personally trained by Wang Hao, and they have good character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People have tried to imitate but inevitably ended up in conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second place, 9 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yejun glanced, no change from last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he didn’t aspire for second place, reaching and maintaining third place would make him satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath and looked down, suddenly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chu Qiao accumulated 8.8 million contribution points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time, a bitter smile appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was rejoicing his own gain of 600,000 points getting closer to the third place, others were also progressing, and their steps were larger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I really catch up to this guy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled bitterly, doubting himself deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, leave it to fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The premise of companions giving up their contribution points to him is a smooth progression in the next two days, otherwise, without prey, what to offer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next must be me then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed, looking down,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally feeling good, but seeing the third-ranked contribution points, turned gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next moment, he exclaimed, looking at the rightmost numbers on the phone, dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>7.5 million contribution points?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did his contribution points get so high?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should be 5.6 million, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the branch office register incorrectly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he felt both joy and unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was indeed a registration mistake, it would be great, gaining nearly two million more contribution points, a windfall; it could buy many items, narrowing the gap to the third place, a little effort, and reaching it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as the central office isn’t careless, even if hidden temporarily, upon exposure, the headquarters might retrieve the extra points and penalize, occurred before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should I do? Report the mistake or pretend not to know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated, glancing inadvertently forward, instantly dumbstruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the name wasn’t his, but Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly sobered, looking down, soon finding his name under the fifth place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m now in fifth place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gaped, incredulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly remembering, when hunting this morning, he was fourth, now despite increased contribution points, his rank dropped?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, where did this Chen Fan come from? No prior impression!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upset, he looked up, even exited and re-entered, refreshing several times, reluctantly giving up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, it wasn’t a hallucination, the fourth spot was indeed taken by Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yejun’s heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Entering the top three?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he can’t even enter the fourth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, where did this Chen Fan come from, gaining so many points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cursed, looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Transforming Force Martial Artist, Anshan City Branch? Anshan City Branch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This branch was quite famous at headquarters, always ranking among the bottom three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Chen is from Anshan City Branch? Impossible, how could this branch produce such a figure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confused, he continued, spotting the number of fierce beasts killed, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number of fierce beasts killed: 2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System error?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yejun displayed extreme shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checked the contribution points, 7.5 million, just as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, this Chen Fan killed just two fierce beasts, gaining 7.5 million points?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning, clearly implied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, both beasts must be High-level Fierce Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, killed solely by him, at least, reported this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible, definitely impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yejun reacted shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entry Force Martial Artist, even Transforming Force, couldn’t solo slay a High-level Fierce Beast, even with luck, not twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here’s an inside story!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, definitely an inside story!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likely, Anshan City Branch credited group efforts to one person, Chen Fan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This violates association’s regulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bravo, Anshan City Branch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yejun was indignant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If genuinely outmatched, he accepted, like Wang Hao, conceding willingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan just appeared suddenly, with dubious data, unapologetically ranking two kills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, he took a screenshot, rushed into the Entry Force Martial Artists group, intending to post but noticed the debate already ongoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Folks, who’s this Chen Fan, suddenly in fourth? Previously never within top 100, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct, I was beyond 100, with 2.3 million points, clearly remember no Chen Fan among top 100.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just check his branch, recognize him, past two years, Anshan City Branch warriors never ranking top 100.\" Someone posted a sneer emoji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be Anshan City Branch’s trick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Know their chairman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker mentioned Sun Wei in the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others mimicked, tagging all members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone from Anshan City Branch? Chen Fan from your branch shot to fourth, explain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, He Yejun tightened his fist, excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, exactly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a lengthy message appeared in the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Sun Wei, chairman of Anshan City Branch, Chen Fan indeed killed two High-level Fierce Beasts, a Violent Bear and a Gray-spotted Snake, solo, totaling 7.5 million contribution points, reported to headquarters, verify with Director Du for confirmation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei angrily replied at his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>",1401,"2026-06-06T15:42:49.905Z",1,"novelbin.me","07131d791a0e5bb72b84925b68c86a1d4e8964d2ed9a56c91a0c064fd766fb22","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-179","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-177",808,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-cover.jpg"]