[{"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-87":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},2330454,4558,"Chapter 87: DEFEAT LI ZHOU, PROMOTE TO MOONLIT","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-87",87,"\u003Cp>“BOOM!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden loud crash echoed through the empty, silent arena as two red beams of light appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two black figures emerged from within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Nickname: Battleaxe Bear】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Nickname: Yang Jian】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both figures froze when they saw each other’s nicknames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou, clad in black-and-red combat gear and wielding a sharp battleaxe, was massively built, standing over two meters tall, nearly two point one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He radiated a terrifying pressure, like a starving grizzly bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned at Lin Qi, who held a black great lance and wore a mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, looks like we’ve got some real luck—matched up again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this time it’s my promotion match. Unfortunately, you’re going to lose to me once more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the mask, Lin Qi’s expression turned strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected to be matched against Li Zhou again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent days, he’d nearly been matched with classmates from his own class—Zhu Yuqi, Qi Yuelin, Yu Jing, and a few others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now only Jiang Tao and the grade’s top student, Li Zhou, remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, as Li Zhou said, two months ago he had been matched against him—and lost badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way Li Zhou had slashed him to death with a few axe blows had left a deep impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, meeting again in the promotion match—truly fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s eyes seemed to flash with sharp light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, the outcome would be entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was arranged perfectly—to let him defeat Li Zhou and complete his promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Promotion Match Preparing to Begin!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【3, 2, 1…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Promotion Match Officially Begins!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An intelligent female voice announced instantly, devoid of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BOOM!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROAR~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou roared, striding forward with his battleaxe and charging like a giant bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His axe swung with the force of a wild storm, carrying the weight of a thousand jin, crashing down toward Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Storm Axe Technique”—Heavy Chop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“SWISH~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, Lin Qi activated, sprinting forward like a hunting cheetah, charging straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his great lance, spinning it into a whirlwind, pouring immense power into it, then thrusting upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bold, expansive, overwhelming—his aura spread like crashing waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In presence, he did not yield to Li Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two clashed swiftly across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BANG!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battleaxe and great lance collided in midair, wind howling, air exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense shockwaves radiated outward from between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Li Zhou’s face changed—he felt a tremendous force travel up his axe into his body, numbing his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was shoved back several steps before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi, too, retreated several steps, planting his feet to steady himself and gather strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He loosened his arms, gritting through the pain to push forward again, stepping in and thrusting his lance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou’s expression grew grim—he remembered their last duel, where Yang Jian had been completely dominated in direct confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How little time had passed, yet now this opponent could match him evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he was my promotion match opponent—he’s truly a formidable foe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interesting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So strong? Defeating him will be truly satisfying!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou grinned, blood boiling, unleashing even greater aura as he swung his axe and charged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strength was immense, his axe technique fierce as crashing waves against jagged rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where the blade passed, air seemed torn apart, emitting piercing howls like a furious gale!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whirlwind Sweeping Clouds!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi swung his lance and unleashed the “Shatter Mountain Lance Technique,” relentless force erupting from his spine into the weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shatter Thrust!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“CLANG CLANG~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both fighters’ styles were brutal and forceful, their power nearly equal, engaging in direct, head-on clashes of axe and lance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BANG BANG!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, air exploded, fierce winds howled, sparks flew everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both pushed their strength to the limit, exchanging rapid, brutal strikes in the shortest time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou grew more and more alarmed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force transmitted through his axe numbed his arms, even causing swelling and aching—he was beginning to falter under Lin Qi’s relentless assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on with Yang Jian? His strength is stronger than mine?” Li Zhou was stunned, unable to believe he was now losing in direct combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the opponent’s height—nearly one point nine meters—he was significantly shorter, yet outmatched him in strength. It was unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BANG!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air trembled as axe and black lance clashed again, both men thrown back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“TAP TAP!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou stabilized his stance, took a deep breath, and unleashed his full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, then he’d end this with his third killing technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, he stomped hard, power surging from his legs up through his arms, then swung his axe with all his might—a torrent of force erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“WHOOSH WHOOSH~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The axe blade slashed, wind howled, immense power exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third killing technique—Whirlwind Final Breath!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Li Zhou’s ultimate strike, Ningju  all his strength and aura—a blow capable of sweeping away a thousand soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, Lin Qi abruptly changed his lance technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura shifted—he retracted his brute force, stomped hard with both feet, power erupting upward from his legs, his entire body shooting forward like lightning, becoming a blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He channeled all his strength, endless power surging from his spine into his limbs, blood rushing violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hand gripped the lance, muscles tensed like a volcanic eruption, exploding with sudden force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veins bulged, blood accelerated wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body erupted with maximum speed, the lance thrust straight forward with pinpoint precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lance seemed to vanish, leaving only a blurred afterimage—like a startled swan darting past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dripwater Lance Technique”—Third Killing Strike: Flashing Swallow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“SWISH~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HSSS~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a lance strike so fast it reached the extreme limit—faster than lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou saw only a flash of light, a piercing killing intent engulfing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed internally, veins bulging like steel cables, blood surging wildly—all to make his technique just a fraction faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black line flashed past—Li Zhou felt the icy killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his axe could come down, a glint of cold light appeared—then the lance shot out like a dragon, its tip already at his chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“PLOP~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lance pierced his chest, blood spraying violently, seamless and complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this… the ‘Dripwater Lance Technique’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense pain surged from his chest—Li Zhou stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was completely stunned, watching Lin Qi dissolve into nothingness before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his personal space, Li Zhou appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clutched his chest, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the killing technique from moments ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the third killing technique of the Dropping Water Spear Art—Lightning Flash!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could be certain, because he had faced this technique before—and Yang Jian was stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian not only possessed greater strength, but had mastered both spear arts to perfection; his third killing technique left him utterly defenseless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m no match for him at all!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s thought, Li Zhou reluctantly accepted the reality: he was no match for Yang Jian whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a new question arose in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly is Yang Jian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a face surfaced in his mind—a cold, handsome visage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head forcefully, thinking he was overthinking, and buried the doubt deep within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped back to awareness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I still need to keep matching—I can’t delay my promotion to the Bright Moon rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, he selected another match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Lin Qi’s side, he watched Li Zhou vanish before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space around him shifted, returning him to his personal space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled, gazing at the black spear in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never expected Lightning Flash to be so powerful in actual combat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt a surge of delight—he had only recently perfected Lightning Flash, and today was the first time he used it in battle; it was a completely different style from Explosive Rock Drill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at his panel, his spirit and body filled with joy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou—he had finally defeated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou, who had held the top spot at No. 2 High School for two and a half years, was hailed as the strongest student in the school’s history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, like Yu Jing, he too had been defeated by Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Lin Qi himself was the undisputed strongest student in all of Tianhai No. 2 High School!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1368,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f49235d849d5944247ed62aed0ecead2be61d0804ad332cf1be1336e7063f77f","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-88","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-86",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]