[{"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-64":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},2330431,4558,"Chapter 64: Ultimate Counterkill (Request Follow-up Reading)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>“Swoosh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The examiner swung his silver spear, his body lashing forward like a car speeding on a highway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast aura erupted from him, spreading into his spear technique—wide, sweeping, the spear tip trembling as it slammed toward Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense danger enveloped Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s expression remained calm; his body surged forward like a black cheetah, leaving two phantom images behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear shadows danced like a coiling dragon, brimming with lethal intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi unleashed his power, the spear shaft vibrating as the tip shot out like a serpent emerging from its den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had observed the examiner’s spear technique—it had broken through Second Stage, and when converted to panel data, likely hovered around 10% of Second Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warrior who had just broken through to Second Stage spear technique could not possibly defeat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was for others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spears clashed; intense force collided between them, both men recoiling backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In skill assessment, both opponents had identical life strength and identical physical attributes—only pure technique mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He blocked it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s foot scraped violently against the ground, braking abruptly, feeling the force transfer, then surging forward again, swinging the spear, the tip trembling as he unleashed dozens of rapid thrusts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lift the Clouds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding ding~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Lin Qi’s assault, the examiner rooted his feet, swinging his spear like a mountain rising from the earth, forming a defensive circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s spear thrust forward; the examiner swept his spear, summoning roaring winds to block it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His spear technique is truly strong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his attacks were blocked, Lin Qi remained patient, searching for flaws in the opponent’s technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fully unleashed the “Shatter Mountain Spear Technique”—movements wide and sweeping, transitions fluid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce, dominant, overwhelming in aura, and growing faster with each strike, he launched relentless assaults.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, in another assessment room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures clashed again; Jiang Tao wore a golden combat suit, his battle blade swinging—he had long arms, and his blade slashed through empty air before crashing down with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His opponent, the “8”-number examiner, also wore a white combat suit; his blade rose from below like a mountain erupting, forming a defense circle as heavy as a cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This examiner’s blade technique is incredibly strong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao frowned, feeling intense pressure—the examiner’s defense was like an impregnable fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lost to this opponent last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time his blade technique had surged, yet defeating the examiner remained difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder how long Qi-ge can hold out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly thought of Lin Qi—how long could he withstand the examiner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I must last longer—even defeat him. I must win!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Qi’s current strength, he felt pressure—and it ignited powerful motivation within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, Jiang Tao’s gaze hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the assessment ground,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white figure raised the silver spear high, as if a mountain had collapsed, crashing down with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soar Through Air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi braced both arms, blocking the spear—a thunderous crash echoed as immense force traveled through the spear into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was forced back over ten steps before stabilizing, his arms numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned at the opponent; though their physical attributes were identical, the examiner could channel his refined technique to build momentum, making his strikes explode with greater power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The examiner shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, swinging his spear, immense power gathering at its tip as it thrust forward like a raging torrent in a stormy sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where the spear tip pierced the air, it tore through it, emitting a piercing whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death Technique—Raging Sea Shatter Thrust!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here it comes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of brilliance lit Lin Qi’s eyes—he sensed extreme danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt as if he would be swallowed by the thunderous sea, yet he moved—his aura shifted completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood rooted, steady as a boulder, his waist coiling, storing power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huu~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the power was fully gathered, the examiner was right before him, the spear tip glinting cold, the wind of killing intent raging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi focused entirely, exploding in an instant—his spear technique roared like thunder, striking with unstoppable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came down like a mountain collapsing, like the fury of a shattered peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death Technique—Shatter Mountain Slash! The ground roared with wind; the two clashed in an instant, spear tips meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive force collided, transmitting intense power through both bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s body spun with the force; the examiner gripped his spear firmly, his powerful arm muscles correcting its path to thrust forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s lips curled slightly—in his eyes, the examiner’s movements appeared slowed to half-speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spun his body, extending fully, his foot stomping the earth as he whipped his spear backward in a thunderous thrust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basic Spear Technique—Reversal Spear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Psshh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt pain—a flash of cold light, the sharp spear tip slicing across his neck, cutting skin, blood spraying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, the black spear pierced straight through the examiner’s chest, precisely impaling his heart, blood gushing from the crimson spear tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“8” Examiner deceased!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An AI voice echoed through the air; the examiner before Lin Qi dissolved into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi, expressionless, pressed his hand to his neck—the wound healed rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a moment ago—he nearly lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His carotid artery had been inches from being severed; he would have lost if not for that final move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, he was the one who won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this were real combat, I might have already won—or already lost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi murmured quietly, waiting silently for the next round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-clad examiner reappeared, the number on his chest now changed to “9.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Assessment Task: Defeat “9”-Number Examiner!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【3, 2, 1…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Assessment Resumes!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, I won—even if it was a mutual kill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao emerged from his virtual pod, flushed with excitement; others had already exited, and the next group of students was entering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly locked onto Lin Qi’s virtual pod and saw that Lin Qi had also emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi-ge, I’ve got this win locked!” Jiang Tao walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi smiled slightly: “Really? Then let’s wait and see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi and Jiang Tao were the last two out—they both reached the ‘8’-number examiner; their skills both broke through Second Stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who do you think is stronger?” someone whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obviously Jiang Tao,” someone replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao heard the discussion, secretly delighted—his advantage was clear; he was certain to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi remained calm, waiting quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they didn’t have to restart from the beginning, this round of skill assessment progressed much faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng stood up and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I declare the skill assessment officially over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone may train individually or return to the classroom; we will notify you once results are out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd dispersed. Lin Qi returned to his martial arts chamber, changed into a martial arts robe, and picked up his spear to continue practicing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After defeating the “8”-number examiner, he faced the “9”-number one—whose spear technique had surged dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi drew from his previous defeat, adopting a defensive stance from the start of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held out only a few more seconds before being slain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even facing Wang Qiufeng, the top martial artist in Tianhai, had never left him feeling this powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ‘9’-number examiner’s spear technique is definitely around 20% of Second Stage—I’m only at 2%. No matter how strong my combat talent, it won’t help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi thought to himself: his path in spear techniques was still very long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Elite Class classroom, a loud, restless buzz filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lin Qi entered, most of his classmates had already arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why hasn’t the score list come out yet? Waiting is torture—I can’t even focus on cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope my ranking improves this time. I’m very curious about my standing across the entire Cang Province,” the students whispered among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hoped to ease their inner tension by shifting their focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, homeroom teacher Yan Hong and Zhang Cheng entered the classroom; the class fell into an instant, unspoken silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Homeroom teacher Yan Hong stepped onto the podium, with Zhang Cheng standing beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need for idle talk—everyone, look at your scores!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hong projected the score list directly; instantly, countless hearts quickened, palms grew sweaty, and eyes darted frantically to find their own names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1391,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5c6bb5d6e06a8d4eceb67348ec1bfd0373e5d504314a6ea08af3b50d14ce634a","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-65","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-63",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]