[{"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-85":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},2330452,4558,"Chapter 85: Defeated Foe #1 (Requesting First Subscription, Requesting Monthly Tickets)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-85",85,"\u003Cp>Lin Qi exploded with power in both arms, tendons coiling like steel cables around them, blood surging faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes glinted with sharp light; he gripped the spear and shook its shaft at an astonishing frequency, revealing incredible arm strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear tip spawned countless illusions; his figure shot forward like a gale, thrusting countless spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technique—Dripping Water Shadow Strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swish-swish~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle shifted in an instant; two figures dashed like phantoms, unleashing a sky-full of spear shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fast, fast, fast!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing frantically thrust his spear, his face twisted into wild madness—he’d win if he could strike more times!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang-clang~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two clashed instantly; amid the sea of illusions, only one real thrust emerged in a single instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When to strike depended entirely on the two spear-wielders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing trusted his eyes and, in that fleeting moment, pierced through the countless illusions with his true killing strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of cold light—target: Lin Qi’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that same instant, Lin Qi’s body suddenly shifted, leaning sharply to the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing’s face turned pale, his pupils contracting in shock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, Lin Qi unleashed power in his arm; the black spear became a black serpent bursting from its den, striking a perfectly straight line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of cold light—the spearhead sliced through the air, tearing it with a shrill whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing could only watch helplessly as the black spear pierced through his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puff~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood spurted violently; Yu Jing felt searing pain, his body instantly losing strength, the spear slipping from his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He collapsed helplessly onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to speak, but no words came—only blood poured from his mouth, his form dissolving into nothingness, ragged and broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Darting Eagle, unfortunately, you are dead!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in his personal space\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing clutched his throat, dazed and hollow-eyed, staring blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did he do that? Just lucky?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I lost so miserably!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used the same “Dripping Water Spear Art,” yet he felt his opponent’s technique wasn’t particularly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his opponent had killed him effortlessly—last dodge, last thrust—still unbelievable now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is everyone targeting me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jing gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Yang Jian, congratulations on your victory!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Points +3】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi looked at the panel, his face showing no joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defeating Yu Jing alone wasn’t worth boasting about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, Yu Jing was someone he looked up to; from this moment on, he had become one of Lin Qi’s defeated foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many more such defeated foes would come in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at the spear in his hand—the “Dripping Water Spear Art”—even more effective than he’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using this spear art to defeat Yu Jing felt satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During these days leading up to the Bright Moon rank, I’ll also strive to comprehend the third killing technique of the ‘Steadfast Spear Art.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I master three distinct third killing techniques, even against top-tier experts, I might gain the ability to turn the tables.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately began another match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five hours later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puff!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear pierced the air, cruelly driving through the chest of a beautiful girl, spraying blood everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【After battling a strong opponent, your mastery of spear techniques has improved, Spear Technique +1%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【After battling a strong opponent, your body movement proficiency has increased, Body Movement +1%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spear Technique: Rank 2, 13% → 14%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Body Movement: Rank 2, 2% → 3%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his personal space\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Yang Jian, congratulations on your victory!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Points +3】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Points: 831】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Win Rate: 93%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Rank: 40】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi watched the data on both panels update, exhaled slowly, his face weary—he had matched continuously for five hours for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his total points, he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breaking 800 points, he clearly felt opponents growing stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several had already surpassed him in strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two matches ended in draws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His win rate dropped from 95% to 93%, a 2-point decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was even without facing the professional martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulty of advancing to Bright Moon rank was now obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi took a deep breath and selected offline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he exited the virtual pod, dizziness surged—like he’d stayed awake three days and nights, his spirit utterly drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Qi, drink this stimulant to perk up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Siying eagerly handed him a stimulant vial; Lin Qi waved it off: “No thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve got my own!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled two vials from his backpack, swallowed them, while Qiu Siying watched him with a pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cool, refreshing energy slowly restored his exhausted spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Qi, it’s winter break—you’re still grinding? Five straight hours of matching?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao walked over, sipping his milk tea, shaking his head in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi took the milk tea, gulped it down, and replied: “Time is tight—advancing to Bright Moon rank isn’t easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Feng added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I matched for three hours and lost several times—just as you said, there are professional martial artists now, incredibly strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Against them, I lost every single match.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiang and Guo Heng nodded—they felt it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them sensed heavy pressure; they realized now that earning 3 million yuan wouldn’t be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, after chatting briefly, they dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi returned to his martial arts chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Chan, order two staff meals!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The projected figure of Xiao Chan, dressed in blue, nodded, summoning a screen to order two nutrient meals via the Chiqiong Martial Arts Gym app.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes later, the chamber door opened and a cylindrical robot entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its belly opened, retrieving two nutrient meals and placing them on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi, now dressed in his martial arts uniform, quickly opened them and devoured the food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder these are staff meals—one portion is bigger than school meals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At No. 2 High, I needed four portions to feel 80% full—but here, two are enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At 200 yuan per meal, it’s acceptable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating, Lin Qi stretched lightly; once his spirit felt noticeably restored, he began his daily training—standing Zhuang .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Winter break has over twenty days—no classes—I can devote more time to martial arts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's also the Moonlight Event!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi remembered the A-class contract he signed today; he had barely over a million left in his account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His train of thought was interrupted as Xiao Chan projected a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your ICBC card ending in xxx received 2 million Xia National Currency on January 7 at 18:12. Balance: 3.0885 million Xia National Currency】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The A-class contract payment has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was surprised—this was unusually fast; the contract signed in the morning had already been paid by evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at his balance, Lin Qi fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three million Xia National Currency were for his mother Fang Huiyi’s surgery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the surgery was done, he would have no money left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Items like energy potions, nutritional meals, and stimulant potions all required money to purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the three million Xia National Currency reward from the Moonlight Event was extremely important to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must secure those three million Xia National Currency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After clearing his thoughts, Lin Qi exhaled a long, heavy breath, feeling the searing heat throughout his body, the wild surge of blood and qi—he was already accustomed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fully immersed himself in cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1211,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b45bf35c25362cbe016816760e481014338f3ea0cce6725a33bbb0cd84dd67e9","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-86","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-84",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]