[{"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-33":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},2330400,4558,"Chapter 33: The Tianhai Monthly Exam Begins (Request Follows)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>In the following days, Lin Qi devoted himself entirely to martial training and improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The life of a senior martial arts student was filled with monotony—eat, study, train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them spent increasing amounts of time training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since being thoroughly defeated by Lin Qi, Yang Lei had become utterly subdued, beginning to flatter Lin Qi, just as Jiang Tao had said—bully the weak, fear the strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Zhang Cheng once again raised his level of attention toward Lin Qi, offering occasional guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides training, Lin Qi occasionally accompanied Jiang Tao to the Red Dome Martial Arts Gym for sparring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was once a part-time job had become a forum for exchange with Guo Heng; the sparring lasted only moments, the rest of the time spent directly in the Red Realm Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Red Realm Arena, he had become an elite, his points continuously accumulating, his rank on the Red List steadily rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was improving steadily; Lin Qi felt his strength increasing at a visibly perceptible pace each day, deeply fulfilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped by in a flash, over ten days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Calendar 2045, October 8th, clear weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first day after the National Day holiday, all senior students in Tianhai City faced their first monthly exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianhai No. 2 High School, Elite Class\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold air from the air conditioning blew over everyone, dispelling the heat but not the tension in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi sat by the wall, his desk folded into a testing surface with a massive answer sheet; he held a pen and immersed himself in the exam, answering rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is the adult weight of a Level One Disaster Beast, Iron-Spined Wild Boar?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi scanned the question and knew the answer—400 kilograms!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately moved to the next question; most of the test consisted of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank, which were far too easy for him—he barely paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The academic exam lasted one day, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., totaling ten hours, with only a one-hour break in between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining eight hours were spent answering questions—a test for every student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exam covered Chinese, mathematics, geography, physics, biology, and martial theory, disaster beast knowledge…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unnoticed, it was already 6 p.m.—the exam ended!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Classmates, take a good rest. Meet in the martial arts classroom at seven for the martial assessment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Homeroom teacher Yan Hong reminded them after collecting all the test papers and answer sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exhausted students slowly left the classroom and headed to the cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Qi, let’s go eat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi and Jiang Tao went to the cafeteria together; Lin Qi took a stimulant potion from his backpack and drank it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cool sensation flooded his brain, relieving the fatigue from depleted brain cells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Time flies—before we knew it, we’ve been back in school for over a month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve worked hard for a month; now we’ll see the results. I’m ready to break into the top ten of the grade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao also drank a stimulant potion, his expression excited, fists clenched in anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi rubbed his temples, curious to know his current rank in the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his rank in all of Tianhai City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal’s Office\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Time flies—this is when my teaching results will be tested.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng sat on a leather sofa, one leg propped on the desk in a comfortable posture, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, I hope to see some progress.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Zhiguang looked anxious, watering a potted plant with a spray nozzle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve seen you water that pot several times—it still hasn’t grown,” Zhang Cheng teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Almost there, almost there!” Jiang Zhiguang muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seven p.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief rest, all fifty students of the Elite Class gathered in the martial arts classroom, stretching and warming up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expressions varied—some indifferent, others laughing and chatting with friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some felt suffocating pressure, palms cold, faces tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, looks like everyone’s ready—the punch strength tester and speed track are all set!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly figure entered through the door, followed by a man and a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Zhang Cheng stepped in, intense pressure settled over everyone; the martial arts classroom fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng strode to the punch strength tester, slapped the machine, and spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need for Feihua —everyone knows if they’ve worked hard; your score reflects your effort.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From now on, I’ll call names. When called, come up to test.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, Chen Zichuan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zichuan stepped forward from the corner—he was ranked fiftieth in the grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his expression was resolute, his aura sharpening further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen Zichuan? Always alone. Guess he’s getting kicked out of the Elite Class,” someone whispered mockingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi smirked disdainfully—Chen Zichuan would shock everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seconds later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang! Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zichuan’s fists slammed repeatedly into the target; numbers appeared on the digital screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“722.3 kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“719.5 kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Over 700 kg punch strength?!” After the result appeared, many looked astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who had mocked earlier felt his face burn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the speed test ended, Zhang Cheng nodded in satisfaction—he hadn’t misjudged; Chen Zichuan was a promising talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zichuan clenched his fists; as he stepped down, he saw Lin Qi and Jiang Tao giving him a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile broke across his stoic face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Punch strength 672 kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Liu Yiheng, what have you been doing this past month?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng scolded; Liu Yiheng’s face turned pale. He failed the speed test, his complexion growing even whiter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng shook his head, saying nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Punch strength 685 kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei Qing, improved!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Punch strength 690.2 kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yang Lei, is this all the progress you made in a month?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each student tested, Zhang Cheng offered commentary; the atmosphere grew increasingly suffocating, like a trial of life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next, Lin Qi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng called Lin Qi’s name, sparking curiosity among most of the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on, Brother Qi—show the whole class your strength,” Jiang Tao grinned eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded, stepped out of the crowd, brushing past Yang Lei as he descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless eyes wondered—what was the true strength of the man who had crushed Yang Lei half a month ago and drawn Zhang Cheng’s special attention?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi stood before the target, exhaled slowly, relaxing his body completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, his eyes sharpened, his aura surged; he focused his intent, muscles tensing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His terrifying aura resembled a tiger descending the mountain—his spine arched like a dragon’s, power rising from his feet, driven by qi, transmitted through his waist like a chain to his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist clenched, veins bulging on his forearm, blood and qi converging into his arm, channeling force into his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist, like a sandbag, shot forward and slammed hard into the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The target shook violently, sending out a gust of wind; on the digital screen, a number appeared—“840.8 kg!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the onlookers’ reactions were entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“840 kg punch strength?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy shit, is Brother Qi this strong?!” Jiang Tao was the first to gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Lin Qi had improved fast—but not this fast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others erupted in chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“800 kg punch strength? No wonder he crushed Yang Lei—it makes sense now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yang Lei challenging him? Like an uncle carrying a lantern into the latrine—asking for death,” someone said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng spoke in praise, a smile finally appearing on his face as he quickly recorded the score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded, his face expressionless, then walked over to begin the speed test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the infrared speed detector activated, he surged forward like a wild horse let loose, racing ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood qi exploded, muscles fully activated, thigh muscles thrashing violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those nearby felt a gust of wind sweep past their faces, accompanied by a figure as agile as a leopard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi crossed the finish line and gradually slowed to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The electronic screen at the finish line flashed rapidly, displaying a string of numbers—“16.2m\u002Fs”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Punch power: 820kg, speed: 16.2m\u002Fs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These numbers mean his blood qi must have broken 8.0.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the grade, that’s already top-tier,” someone exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi’s become this strong?” Kang Feiyue was astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Yuelin watched Lin Qi with interest, while Zhu Yuqi looked stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou, the top student in the grade, crossed his arms and smiled: “Interesting—he’s a genius too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Jing, he was in your class before. Do you know him well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing shook his head: “Not at all. Just a punch power over 800kg.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others murmured among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away, Yang Lei watched this scene, his expression complex, feeling his earlier actions had made him a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1427,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c1271dced3e34da330bbdd9047beac7985bb961ad02cde1793c561aec7c775e7","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-34","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-32",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]