[{"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-78":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},2330445,4558,"Chapter 78: Final Exam (Please Follow)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-78",78,"\u003Cp>I clearly remember that during the midterm exam, Lin Qi had only 9.2 blood value!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just one month it’s already 9.9? That’s too fast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless people were stunned—Lin Qi’s progress was absurdly rapid, each improvement more extreme than the last, with no sign of slowing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao stared wide-eyed: “Damn, Brother Qi’s blood value is almost surpassing mine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing’s face turned grim: “This guy actually caught up?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Yuelin blinked her beautiful eyes, revealing a look of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou grinned: “He really gave everyone a surprise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng took a deep breath and shook his head in awe: “Wow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone watched Lin Qi walk down calmly, feeling he towered above them all, radiating an intimidating aura that kept them at a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Taozi, it’s your turn!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi clapped Jiang Tao on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao shook his head with a bitter smile: “I thought I could surpass you, but now I see how naive I was.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Qi, you’re insane right now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you’d better work harder!” Lin Qi teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next, Jiang Tao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Candidate Jiang Tao, blood value: 9.98!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good!” Zhang Cheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Tao’s progress is also fast—he’s nearly breaking into the second realm. How is everyone improving so quickly? My own progress feels insignificant.” Someone lowered their head in self-deprecation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his own blood value, Jiang Tao finally regained a bit of confidence and stepped down, stretching his joints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi also gave a thumbs-up—Jiang Tao’s progress was no slower at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Candidate Qi Yuelin, blood value: 9.99!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Candidate Yu Jing, blood value: 9.99!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing’s face darkened—he was stuck at 9.99, while Lin Qi and Jiang Tao were closing in behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng smirked; as expected, Qi Yuelin and Yu Jing were both stuck at 9.99 blood value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next, Li Zhou!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou stepped forward under everyone’s gaze—his body was massive, broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, moving like a standing bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura had grown even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Zhou has already broken into the second realm—he can now cultivate techniques and absorb source energy. I wonder what his blood value is now?” someone wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi also looked over curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou grinned, gripped the metal arm, and unleashed sudden force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his muscles swelled and pulsed, veins bulging, a powerful aura bursting forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to form invisible waves spreading outward, white vapor rising from his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Lin Qi felt intense danger—a presence far stronger than himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the infrared scan, data appeared on the electronic screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Candidate Li Zhou, blood value: 12.33!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“12.33!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did I misread? He improved by 2.3 in less than a month? That’s insane!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The technique’s effect is this strong? I need to break into the second realm and start cultivating techniques too!” Jiang Tao’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was also stunned—could cultivating a technique boost blood value this fast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked and stimulated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou, seeing everyone’s reactions, smirked inwardly, thoroughly pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when he saw Yu Jing’s gloomy face—he was even happier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhang Cheng stepped forward, scanning the crowd. This blood test had already delivered many surprises—now he wondered if the martial arts exam would bring even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I now declare the blood value assessment officially over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, follow me to the virtual chamber for the martial arts assessment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi clapped Jiang Tao on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember our bet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can start reserving your barbecue now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao shook his head: “I haven’t forgotten—but Brother Qi, don’t think you’ve already won.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi smirked but said nothing, joining the others as they headed to the virtual chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty minutes later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next up: Lin Qi, Yu Peng… Jiang Tao, Zhu Yufei, Qi Yuelin, Yu Jing, Li Zhou—you nine, enter for assessment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng announced, holding up his tablet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi and Jiang Tao exchanged glances, then entered the virtual pods and logged into Red Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder how Li Zhou’s martial arts are—can he score 900?” someone wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably no problem. Li Zhou was stuck at 9.99 blood value for over a month, pouring all his energy into martial arts—he might have made a huge breakthrough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red Realm, personal space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Candidate: Lin Qi】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Exam ID: …】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Martial Art: Collapse Mountain Spear Technique】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Yes\u002FNo to start final exam?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi clicked “Yes.” In the next instant, centered beneath his feet, it felt as if heaven and earth had swapped places—he was teleported into the assessment room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood on the ground, gazing at the familiar environment, selected the black great spear, and across from him appeared the familiar white figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number “9” on its chest was glaringly obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long time no see!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi gripped his spear in the central stance, smirked, and waited silently for the assessment to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Assessment Task: Defeat Candidate No. 9!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【3, 2, 1…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Assessment Begins!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the ceiling came a cold, emotionless female AI voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The candidate swung his silver great spear, stomping hard on the ground as he launched his attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The candidate was tall and muscular; his spear moved like a coiling dragon, charging recklessly with terrifying force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wielded the Collapse Mountain Spear Technique—the spear’s momentum carried the weight of a thousand jin, fierce and dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear slashed down like a battle-axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lin Qi did not move—he lowered his waist, roots sinking deep into the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the candidate was upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his spear, rotating it horizontally like an unyielding stone wall shielding his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone Wall Spear Technique—Stone Rooted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spears collided, the impact exploding the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s body was forced backward; the spear’s butt slammed into the ground, dissipating the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After retreating several steps, the candidate charged again, his spear thrusting like a collapsing mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collapse Thrust!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi continued swinging, moving his spear with the solidity of stone, transforming it into an unbreakable barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the candidate’s fierce, dominant attacks, he defended with calm, steady movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding ding~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapon clashes sparked as Lin Qi blocked every one of the candidate’s strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each swing perfectly intercepted the candidate’s Collapse Slashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi continuously dissipated the force, thinking inwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Candidate No. 9’s spear skill is far too advanced.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I had no chance against him during the midterm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Using only Collapse Mountain Spear Technique won’t be enough to defeat him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In direct confrontation, he was no match—so Lin Qi switched to the Stone Wall Spear Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spear art, most adept at defense, sought counterattack opportunities through steadfast defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another assessment room\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dang~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two massive figures slammed into each other, one silver, one black, both swinging sharp battle-axes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the collision, each axe swing unleashed torrents of gale-force wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou swung his axe like a giant gate crashing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His opponent, Candidate “9,” was equally massive and powerful, wielding a battle-axe with unmatched strength, wielding the same axe technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last time I lost to you—I won’t lose again this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou grinned, unleashing all his strength; a terrifying aura erupted from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the entire Second Middle, who else could defeat Candidate 9?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fall!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he charged forward like a colossal bear, his sharp battle-axe slicing through the sky with a piercing whistle of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Form of the Storm Axe Art—Heavy Chop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1221,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","830a9e89ec72a010ed759b156451faa31850c48a076753e5826e9483698b103a","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-79","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-77",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]