[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er":3,"chapter-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","High Martial World: Getting Strong by Grinding Er Lang Shen's Talent",{"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},2330383,4558,"Chapter 16: Swift Hawk, Sword Sparrow, Battle Axe Bear (Request Follow Reading)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>“Thud!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butt of the spear slammed into the ground; Lin Qi glanced at the panel and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I haven’t trained for a week, and today’s first session improved my spear technique by 5%.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt a quiet surge of delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, while practicing the spear form, the feeling was exquisite—new insights kept arising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The execution of the spear technique kept shifting, growing smoother; many small motions that had always felt awkward now felt natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight adjustment brought a massive improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the genius’s insight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi looked at the image of Yang Jian on the panel; in myths and folk tales, he wielded a double-edged, three-pronged spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Called a blade, yet vastly different from ordinary swords—it was more like a long spear, or rather, a long-handled weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So his talent with long weapons would only grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt himself growing ever more aligned with Yang Jian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief rest, Lin Qi resumed spear practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time in the martial arts chamber was precious; he couldn’t waste it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, forty minutes passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huff… huff…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat dripped into his eyes; Lin Qi gasped for breath, sweat soaking a large patch of the padded floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands gripping the spear trembled continuously; exhaustion spread through his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his eyes burned with vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You’ve gained new insight into your footwork; footwork +3%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Through practicing basic spear techniques, proficiency has increased again; spear technique +2%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spear Technique: Stage One, 67%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Footwork: Stage One, 60%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In forty minutes, Lin Qi’s spear technique and footwork had improved dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never experienced this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Qi-ge, catch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao tossed him a sports drink from afar; Lin Qi caught it and drank deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sat down to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi-ge, tomorrow we enter the elite class—we should start learning new martial arts. Your spear, my blade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve laid the foundation. Fist techniques are already perfected. Now it’s time for new martial arts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From what I’ve heard, many classmates have already begun studying advanced weapon manuals at the martial arts hall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded; the martial arts hall existed precisely for this purpose. Dozens of martial arts halls surrounded Second High, offering private tutoring in Five Animal Fist and basic weapon manuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even advanced weapon manuals were taught personally by martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the wealthy, even without a martial arts teacher, still progressed rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But people like him and Jiang Tao, the poor, could only rely on school instructors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“New spear techniques…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Lin Qi gripped his spear, eagerly anticipating the next form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? You got into the elite class?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Room 301, Building 4, Lin Zhen, sitting on the sofa while rubbing ointment, looked up in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Qi, is this true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Huiyi also showed astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi set down his backpack and smiled as he explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve been accepted into the elite class, and I’ll reapply for the Genius Loan—my chances are high.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry about me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi exchanged glances; their expressions visibly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wonderful! I knew you could do it, Xiao Qi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father Lin Zhen burst into laughter; his mother Fang Huiyi stood up, gently patting Lin Qi’s head with concern: “But don’t neglect your health.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Year 2045, September 8\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5:50 a.m., entrance of Second High\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi wheeled his bicycle into the school, deviating from his usual path to Building 3’s martial arts classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned in another direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arrived at Building 1, a U-shaped structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Arts Classroom 301\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi stared at the half-open metal door; the keypad showed it was unlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone’s already here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi pushed the door open. Inside was a far larger martial arts chamber—over 1,200 square meters—with fifty clean white metal lockers in the corners. Rows of swords, spears, and daggers lined the walls; even rarer weapons like axes, halberds, clubs, and pikes were displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights glowed brightly; in one corner, someone stood in a round stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone’s here even earlier than me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was surprised; last night, their homeroom teacher Yan Hong had notified them they could come directly to the new classroom in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Textbooks could be picked up after class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most students admitted to the elite class came from relatively affluent families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These students rarely arrived early; many preferred training at home until 7 a.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving early suggested a modest background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi paid it no mind, found locker number 45, changed into his martial arts uniform, swallowed a Qi-Boosting Capsule, and assumed the stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, a tall, muscular boy, 1.8 meters, with a rugged face, noticed Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible atmosphere of competition began to spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, more students entered the martial arts chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None knew each other; after changing into uniforms, they began training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing stances, punching, practicing weapons…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour passed; Lin Qi finished his stance training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang! Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shhh! Shhh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire chamber echoed with sounds—the whistle of weapons cutting through air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some practiced sharp blade techniques, others swung sword shadows, still others unleashed waves of spear strikes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The styles of weapon manuals varied widely; clearly, all were advanced versions of basic forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Their spear, sword, and blade realms are all higher than mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt immense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi-ge, everyone here is a monster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao joined him, his expression grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder it’s the elite class—just glancing around, I see several stronger than me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao felt the pressure; in Class 3, he’d been top three, with only two above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the elite class, his strength placed him only mid-to-upper tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded; each student was tall, their aura powerful, their weapon swings stirring gusts of Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke much in the chamber, but the silent competition had already begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shhh! Shhh～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, a figure swung a long spear—lithe, swift as the wind, like a hunting hawk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi recognized him: Yu Jing, former top student of Class 3, grade #2, nicknamed “Swift Hawk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s Qi Yue Lin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Li Zhou—they’re here too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers spread around; Lin Qi and Jiang Tao turned toward the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a corner, an open space stood a girl of extraordinary beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in a white martial arts uniform, her features were delicate, her figure balanced, her chest full, her aura pure and fresh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her hand, she swung a long sword, weaving elegant floral patterns of blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third in grade, nickname Sword Sparrow—Qi Yuelin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone called out her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Li Zhou, top of the grade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao turned to another direction, where many others were also looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood a boy, massively built, over two meters tall, broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, his rugged features radiating the aura of a standing grizzly bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing there, towering above all, his wild aura spread, deterring anyone from approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hand, he twirled a broad battle-axe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the top student of No. 2 High, nickname Battle-Axe Bear—Li Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the top three, there were others, each with distinct auras, but all shared one trait: they radiated formidable energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all top-ten talents of the grade, each with their own nickname—this was a tradition among senior students, even across all schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, why do their nicknames sound so cool, while mine’s ‘Old Black’ and ‘Part-timer’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait till you make top ten, you’ll get one too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi comforted him beside him; his own nickname was “Master of Basics,” which wasn’t as impressive as “Swift Eagle” or similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew that if he grew strong enough, someone would naturally come up with a cool nickname for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the martial world, only the strong deserved cool, imposing nicknames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like everyone’s here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1309,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3bb415ee86b85cb9133f9b66bb125c4c07230bebbd28610b0634d689090ea9b6","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-17","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-15",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]