[{"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-79":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},2330446,4558,"Chapter 79: The Weak Are Eliminated, the Strong Advance! (Please Follow!)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-79",79,"\u003Cp>At the same time as the martial arts assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the entire Tianhai City, the most elite group of geniuses nearly entered the Red Realm one after another to begin the martial arts assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all faced off against the “9”-rated examinee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midterm assessment, countless individuals had fallen to his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all knew that if they defeated the “9”-rated examinee, they would become one of the top few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianhai No. 1 High School\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Virtual Assessment Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dashing figure swung his battle blade with one hand, his entire body seeming to transform into a whirlwind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“9th-rated examinee, you’re already a thing of the past—my goal this time is the No. 10.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s time for you to rest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of battle, he moved with ease and still had the breath to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, he unleashed his blade, flooding the air with a storm of blade light, cold and lethal, shrouding all in killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puff~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of blade light—the 9th-rated examinee was instantly slashed across the throat and dissolved into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another assessment room, the situation was entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang clang~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Heng swung his battle blade furiously, ignoring his own stamina, trading blows head-on with the examinee in brutal, direct clashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, this guy’s strong—but this time, I’m killing you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m aiming for a higher rank!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Guo Heng exploded into full power, channeling all his strength into his blade and launching his ultimate technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimate Technique—Shatter Gold Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 9th-rated examinee also unleashed his ultimate technique; the two clashed once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 2 High School, Martial Arts Assessment Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang clang~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 9th-rated examinee, clad in white robes and wearing a mask that concealed his expression, showed no emotion despite prolonged failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely followed his programming, relentlessly thrusting his white spear from every angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock Barrier Surround!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone Disc Pressing Down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone Mountain Encirclement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom boom!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s expression remained calm; relying on the exquisite defensive techniques of the Stone Rock Spear Art, he fluidly shifted his spear, using the shaft to deflect the examinee’s heavy thrusts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used the spear tip to deflect sweeping strikes, making it impossible for the opponent to break through his defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi watched the 9th-rated examinee’s spear techniques—he was intimately familiar with the Mountain Shatter Spear Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his own mastery of the power application and technique didn’t match the opponent’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the flaws hidden within the spear art, he knew better than anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze pierced like lightning; the examinee’s spear movements slowed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless methods surfaced in his mind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Got it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi suddenly had an idea!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shhh shhh!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spear technique abruptly shifted, revealing a glaring opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The examinee seized the fleeting opening, altered his spear technique, gathered all his strength into the spear, and brought it down with the weight of a collapsing mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimate Technique—Mountain Shatter Smash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi instantly changed his spear technique, shifting from his rock-solid stance to one of explosive speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Channeling his astonishing wrist strength, his arm muscles surged, the spear tip trembling as a torrent of spear shadows erupted—his speed reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thrust the spear with overwhelming, all-encompassing force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spear Art—Dripping Water Spear Art: Ultimate Technique—Torrential Downpour!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi erupted suddenly, moving at his utmost speed, the spear slicing through the air, painting the sky with countless spear shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The examinee was caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately swung his spear, forced to abandon his ultimate technique and switch to defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang clang clang~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless spear shadows pierced the air; the two clashed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exchange lasted only an instant—then crimson droplets of blood sprayed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The examinee’s chest had been slashed, leaving a wound—Lin Qi’s ultimate technique had landed, but only inflicted superficial damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt no anger; his heart remained as calm as still water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attack again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pum~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a powerful clash, the immense force knocked the examinee backward—he used Lin Qi’s momentum to create distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped several meters away, then gathered strength once more, channeling power into his spear and thrusting forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s lips curled upward—he’s fallen for it!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his spear, unleashing all his power in a single instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body roared to life like an engine, blood surging, circulation accelerating, strength exploding from his core like a volcanic eruption, gathering at the spear tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power surged continuously from his spine, traveling to his arms, muscles taut, veins bulging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi charged forward with a thunderous step, the spear tip like a furious dragon burrowing through earth, the shaft spinning wildly, creating swirling tornadoes of wind. The surrounding air compressed, shrieking as the spear pierced forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear thrust carried force capable of shattering a thousand jin—utterly tyrannical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mountain Shatter Spear Art: Ultimate Technique—Bursting Rock Drill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The examinee, operated by AI, scanned the attack and sensed overwhelming danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, he activated his ultimate technique, channeling all his strength into the spear and thrusting forward with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mountain Shatter Spear Art: Ultimate Technique—Raging Tide Piercing Thrust!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both ultimate techniques completed in an instant; in a shriek of wind, they collided, spear tips striking simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two spear tips met in midair—but victory was decided in the same instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The examinee’s spear tip felt an overwhelming force and shattered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, before the examinee could react, Lin Qi’s hand remained terrifyingly steady—the spear shot forward in a straight line, spiraling through the opponent’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puff~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bloodied spear tip emerged; the shaft turned black-red, blood dripping steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent, save for the sound of dripping blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi stared expressionlessly at the 9th-rated examinee, who instantly dissolved into nothingness within the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【9th-rated examinee deceased!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room’s AI voice announced the result without emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s spear wiped clean of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly, waiting quietly for his next battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 9th-rated examinee was strong—if Lin Qi hadn’t mastered his third ultimate technique, he might not have defeated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the light column reappeared, revealing a white figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prominent number on its chest changed to “10.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Assessment Task: Defeat the 10th-rated examinee!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi gripped his spear tightly and began his next assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The virtual pod slowly opened; Yu Jing rose with a gloomy expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once again lost to the 9th-rated examinee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt he had been so close to winning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stood, he saw Qi Yuelin to his left, and suddenly remembered something—he immediately turned to the virtual pod on his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Li Zhou’s pod—it was still running; he hadn’t emerged yet, meaning he was still undergoing the martial arts assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that he hadn’t come out this long could mean only one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he have already defeated No. 9 and moved on to No. 10?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing’s expression grew even darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Jiang Tao stood up from the virtual pod, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the smile on his lips was utterly impossible to suppress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too bad—if I’d faced him again, I’d have won. I was just a little short.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Lin Qi must be about the same as me. I practice the Heavy Mountain Blade Art—I can last longer and earn more points.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he glanced at the neighboring virtual pod, still running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on his face froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is Lin Qi still taking the test?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone’s out—only Li Zhou and… Lin Qi are still inside?” someone exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the virtual chamber, as seven candidates finished their tests,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everyone realized only Li Zhou and Lin Qi had not yet emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way—Lin Qi’s this strong? He’s a monster!” Qiu Jie widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a feeling the class ranking might shift dramatically this time,” Kang Feiyue suddenly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others murmured in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re out!” someone shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two virtual pods opened one after the other, a second apart, as Li Zhou and Lin Qi stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou was energetic, in good spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself: “I still have a long way to go for a perfect score—No. 10 was too strong for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I’m still the top martial artist in No. 2 High.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Peng stepped forward and said, “Li Zhou, congratulations—you and Lin Qi were the last to finish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou frowned: “Lin Qi and I finished at the same time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the confirmation, Li Zhou looked at Lin Qi, and an inexplicable sense of threat surged within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1422,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","959a41c7ea78781108a9e940645c67c72d78147942cdc9bdc02de522ec904b3d","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-80","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-78",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]