[{"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-83":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},2330450,4558,"Chapter 83: S-Class Contract (Requesting First Subscription and Monthly Votes)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-83",83,"\u003Cp>Yue Feng did not answer, but turned and walked to the window, taking in the surroundings of Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall and the cloudless sky for miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Across the entire Blue Planet, governments, militaries, and martial arts halls together classify geniuses into seven tiers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From D-class to A-class, that’s the limit of ordinary geniuses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The S, SS, and SSS contracts are prepared exclusively for geniuses who awaken special abilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once they awaken, their physical talents surge dramatically, becoming super geniuses who cross a realm in the shortest possible time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They also awaken special abilities, allowing them to effortlessly kill ordinary martial artists and disaster beasts—pure dimensional suppression.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, even you, as a genius, will surely lose if you face a martial artist who has awakened a special ability at the same realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was startled upon hearing this—so strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me give a simple example: one type of metal-affinity special ability—Steel Body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those who possess this special ability develop stronger muscles and bones than others at the same realm, unleashing greater power in combat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Special source energy permeates their entire body; when activated, this energy fuses with the skin, hardening it like steel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In this state, they possess terrifying defense— a first-rank martial artist with the Steel Body ability can withstand attacks from ordinary third-rank martial artists.” Yue Feng gave the example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was internally shocked—third-rank couldn’t break through?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His punch strength exceeded 1,100 kilograms, while third-rank martial artists possessed over 5,000 kilograms of power—when channeled into weapons, the destructive force was unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even that couldn’t break the defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So of course he couldn’t win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was practically non-human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heaven seems to have divided geniuses into two tiers: those who awakened special abilities, and those who didn’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once someone awakens a special ability, the directors of the three major martial arts halls personally visit to sign an S-class contract, and even help resolve family difficulties.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, based on martial progress, they may be upgraded to SS or even SSS contracts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Lin Qi realized how insignificant his own treatment was compared to an S-class genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, how outstanding must one be to overcome the gap of a special ability and earn an S-class contract?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng turned and asked with a meaningful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi exhaled a long breath and instantly calmed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Yue means the S-class contract isn’t impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Calm enough—you noticed the flaw in my words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A-class isn’t the peak; S-class is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as you demonstrate sufficient talent, even without awakening a special ability, you can become an S-class genius.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Extraordinary physical talent. Astonishing comprehension.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So if I meet these, I can be upgraded to an S-class contract?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But such S-class geniuses are exceedingly rare—fewer than those who awaken special abilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each year in Cang Province, two or three geniuses awaken special abilities, but only one qualifies for S-class, sometimes none at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So S-class is too far from you—unless you rank among the top three in Cang Province, there’s barely a chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng explained patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>S-class contract. Top three in Cang Province.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded, committing these standards to memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, Sun Guanli led Lin Qi out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the elevator, Lin Qi’s thoughts remained fixed on awakening special abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Sun, do you think I can still awaken a special ability?” he suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Guanli smiled: “There’s certainly hope. Decades of scientific statistics show over 90% of people awaken special abilities between ages 17 and 18.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you haven’t awakened by 20, the chance is nearly zero—you must wait until breaking into the seventh realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Theoretically, the better your innate talent, the higher your probability of awakening.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So Lin Qi, you’re only 17—you still have hope.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded. He believed his Template Talent meant he wouldn’t need to wait until the seventh realm; awakening a special ability was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Sun Guanli added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, the Moonlight Event is less than a week away—you must hurry to reach Moonlight Rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though Moonlight Rank only requires 1,000 points, the final 100 points aren’t easy to earn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s mind stirred—he asked sincerely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Sun, I don’t understand the details—could you explain further?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Guanli smiled: “Of course! The 3 million yuan prize sounds inspiring, but it’s hard to win—it’s equivalent to the reward for an B-class contract.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last year, fewer than 30 people reached Moonlight Rank by the event’s end.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fewer than 30?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was shocked—he’d assumed there’d be a hundred or two hundred participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the final days, many civilian martial artists sign up for the Moonlight Event—all of them with martial arts skills below Second Stage, Low Tier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unlike you, they earn 10,000 Xiaoguo yuan for defeating any student.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These martial artists have seen battlefields—though their skills are weak, their experience is immense, making them extremely hard to defeat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you have over 900 points, you’ll likely be matched against them—winning won’t be easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi thought to himself: no wonder fewer than 30 advanced—this event is a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing these civilian martial artists, winning even one match is difficult—he had only 700 points, far short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand. Thank you for the advice, Director Sun,” Lin Qi nodded gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Guanli waved his hand: “No need for thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator doors opened, revealing a burly figure standing there—his face heavy with flesh, body massive, radiating formidable energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Lu!” Sun Guanli greeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was startled—Director? Was this another vice-director?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also offered a greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re Lin Qi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu stared at Lin Qi, frowning and grunting twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Qi wondered, Sun Guanli pulled him away—only speaking once the elevator doors had fully closed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Lu and Director Yue are both vice-directors and have a competitive relationship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You and Jiang Tao were both personally signed by Director Yue—your rapid progress earned him praise and rewards, bringing him great honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Lu, however, was criticized—so he has no goodwill toward you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lin Qi understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was aligned with Vice-Director Yue—and Lu would likely never treat him kindly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After parting with Sun Guanli, Lin Qi entered his B123 martial arts room with his password.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the room, his father Lin Zhen sat cross-legged on a cushion, radiating an invisible aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi faintly saw countless light particles rapidly drawn into his father’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the cultivation technique—absorbing ambient source energy to optimize genes and transform the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huu~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhen opened his eyes and smiled at Lin Qi:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Qi, the source energy concentration in your martial arts room is far higher than at home or school.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi realized—this must be why martial arts rooms cost so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, you can come to the martial arts hall regularly—I’ll pay with my family card.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good!” Lin Zhen nodded without refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, I’ve upgraded to an A-class contract!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Within a month, Mom can have her surgery.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi delivered the good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Good! Good!” Lin Zhen’s eyes widened, repeating “good” three times in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your mother won’t have to suffer anymore,” Lin Zhen said, his eyes instantly turning red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only he knew how agonizing it was to watch her endure pain every single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lin Qi smiled too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1228,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9ef144b153711f17debc3ede693c7de9ef003d94b5a8c923f4abe2ecd6fd4523","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-84","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-82",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]