[{"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-23":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},2330390,4558,"Chapter 23: The Whale-Slaying Tyrant Blade (Request Follows)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>According to the latest report, Haisheng Province’s coastal region will soon face a new typhoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Citizens are reminded to monitor weather conditions and take preventive measures in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The military has announced that a marine disaster beast tide has erupted in Haisheng’s waters; a large spatial gate has been opened, nearby cities have been affected, and there is a risk of the beast tide intensifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are currently off the Bay Island waters in Haisheng Province—let’s look at the scene…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, during recess in the Elite Class of No. 2 High School\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone turned on the projector, displaying a news channel, instantly drawing many eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the screen was the Haisheng region, showing endless torrential rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the rain, an endless sea churned with towering waves, and countless dark shapes surged forth from the massive waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were massive, grotesque disaster beasts—giant claws, fanged maws, deafening roars, bloodthirsty eyes brimming with slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like creatures spotting prey, they charged the shore undeterred by death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the video’s end was a colossal black ring, radiating astonishing light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless disaster beasts poured from it, falling into the sea and surging onto land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the spatial gate—so huge. The disaster beasts arrived on our Blue Planet through it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone couldn’t help speaking, even though everyone already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless dark shapes, accompanied by gales and torrential rain, burst forth—this scene resembled the arrival of doomsday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BOOM!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“CRASH!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a tremendous roar erupted, like explosives detonating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beams of colored light rained down from the sky like an arrowstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were towering steel titans stretching dozens of kilometers—like a steel Great Wall—war bases defending against disaster beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of the war bases, massive metal cannons emitting cold energy targeted the ocean, unleashing lethal strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like unceasing flames, they continuously unleashed their fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laser cannons, missiles, armor-piercing rounds…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many sci-fi novel weapons now appeared before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disaster beasts struck by them instantly exploded into blood, red and yellow mushroom clouds rising from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corpses of disaster beasts littered everywhere—mountains of bodies, seas of blood—but more beasts kept charging forward relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROOOOAR~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal terrifying beast leapt high from the water—a shark-like disaster beast over forty meters long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its skin was pitch black, lined with bloodthirsty maws capable of tearing through anything, razor-sharp fangs glinting with light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its crimson pupils radiated murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a Level-7 disaster beast—Ghost Fang Great Shark!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s so huge!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A classmate cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“PENG PENG!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BOOM!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless laser cannons and missiles rained down on Ghost Fang Great Shark like mercury spilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it suffered little damage—it thrashed in the ocean, raising massive waves and roaring as if mocking humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BOOM!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a colossal blue blade-light shot from afar, slicing through the air with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROOOOAR~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade-light struck, unleashing a deafening roar, spreading endless bloodlight, blood cascading like a waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive gash tore open across Ghost Fang Great Shark’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distant sky, a figure grew larger—a burly man holding a battle blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in red battle armor, he hovered midair, wreathed in blue light, like a god of slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Yue Feng, Deputy Director of the Tianhai City Red Dome Martial Arts Hall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seventh Realm martial artist!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He just used his signature scripture—The Whale-Slaying Tyrant Blade!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone named the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The class erupted in chatter, faces alight with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt the same—watching Yue Feng wield his fierce, dominant blade art, swinging three cuts from the sky to slay Ghost Fang Great Shark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So cool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news ended with Yue Feng slaying Ghost Fang Great Shark—the classroom exploded in cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to become a powerhouse like Yue Feng one day, charging onto the battlefield, unstoppable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slashing disaster beasts like cutting melons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone couldn’t help but feel their blood boil with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Whale-Slaying Tyrant Blade is truly awesome—I’m going to learn that blade art.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A classmate couldn’t help dreaming aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many eyes gleamed with longing—they were all geniuses of the Elite Class, destined for greatness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao also felt his blood boil with excitement. “Qi Ge, Director Yue is so powerful—maybe one day we’ll join the Red Dome Martial Arts Hall too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded. Every time he saw such news, he was awed by the power of top martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll get the chance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi stood up and walked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi Ge, where are you going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My homeroom teacher wants to see me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Chen Zichuan also stood up and followed Lin Qi to the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Check your account number—no errors, then sign.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they entered, Yan Hong, seated in an ergonomic chair, got straight to the point, handing each of them a form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi picked it up, examined it carefully, confirmed there were no issues, then signed his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zichuan did the same beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hong took the forms and said, “The money will be deposited into your accounts within one hour.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With this money, go buy resources—you both have excellent talent and deserve a higher ranking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a pity the school applied for you for a Second-Class Genius Loan, but it didn’t get approved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine—I’m already satisfied with Third-Class,” Lin Qi said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zichuan added, “Thank you, Teacher!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you both enter the top thirty in your grade on the monthly exam, you might get approved for the Second-Class Genius Loan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hong suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s heart stirred—Second-Class Genius Loan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third-Class Genius Loan was 200,000 Xia Nation currency; Second-Class was 500,000—300,000 more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he got this money, it would greatly help his martial cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the office\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“VIBRATE!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking down the corridor, Lin Qi felt his phone vibrate in his pocket—he pulled it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a transfer text message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Industrial and Commercial Bank ending xxx received 200,000 yuan on September 16 at 10:05. Balance: 200,432 yuan Xia Nation currency】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s face lit up—the 200,000 yuan Genius Loan had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he could buy more resources—even high-end ones he’d never used before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up and met Chen Zichuan’s gaze—his classmate was also checking his phone; the money had arrived too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen Zichuan, let’s work hard together!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get into the top thirty of our grade—and secure the Second-Class Genius Loan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi encouraged him briefly, then walked into the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zichuan paused, startled—they’d never spoken before, yet Lin Qi’s words stirred something hot within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though entering the top thirty was hard, with 200,000 yuan in hand, it wasn’t impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, Martial Arts Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi Ge, your appetite’s gotten big—you can now eat two portions of nutrient meals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you’ve gotten stronger?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the restroom, changing into his martial arts uniform, Jiang Tao stared at Lin Qi’s physique, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not even 18 yet—my body’s still growing. Before, I was malnourished.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi looked at himself in the mirror—his height had surpassed 1.8 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arm muscles became more defined, his shoulders broader, his physique gradually developing into a powerful build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skeleton was also growing; his appetite increased daily, making him noticeably stronger than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi looked at the panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Lin Qi (17)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Template: Yang Jian, the Second Son True Person】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Fusion Rate: 4%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the panel, the fusion rate of the Yang Jian template had reached 4%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, Lin Qi could feel his martial cultivation improving—Hunyuan Stance, Tiger Form Fist, the Mountain-Cracking Spear Technique…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each 1% increase in fusion rate\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enhanced his physical talent and comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the enhancement of talent came at a cost: greater material consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nutritional meals, qi-blood capsules, qi-blood serums…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount he consumed daily kept rising, and all of it cost money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The resources I bought last time are almost used up—thankfully, the 200,000 yuan has arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi had anticipated the enormous expenses ahead—he needed more money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1303,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","99e80bad261084bab10731661fe77f170c3b01aee315a4f4b4780854824fca17","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-24","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-22",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]