[{"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-960":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},2331327,4558,"Chapter 960: Cleanup (Requesting Monthly Votes)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-960",960,"\u003Cp>After the meal, everyone stayed together to exchange insights on martial cultivation and the changes on Blue Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the most discussed topic was still the Trial Planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of this, everyone felt a suffocating pressure, as if an invisible mountain weighed on their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, Lei Zun is looking for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Lin Qi heard Xiao Chan’s voice in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his smart device and saw the message sent by his teacher, Lei Zun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lit up, and he immediately said to the others:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, we need to go to the Trial Planet—the results are in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ling nodded after hearing this and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My teacher also informed me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s expressions turned serious. Jiang Tao spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, everyone entered Lin Qi’s Tai Xing spaceship, which shot into the sky as a streak of black light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Trial Planet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of spaceships had significantly decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the massive purple-black disc-shaped spaceship, the cargo bay door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black triangular Tai Xing spaceship halted as Lin Qi and the others flew out and entered the purple disc-shaped vessel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the hall, over a dozen figures were already waiting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao spotted one of the figures, his eyes brightening as he immediately greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just him—Jiang Miaoyin, Sun Sheng, Li Tianxing, and the God of War all recognized their own teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their teachers were all Invincibles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their aura was heavy and powerful, like boundless worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi scanned the hall; every seated figure was an Invincible—a formidable assembly indeed, a sight an ordinary person might never witness in a lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Invincible’s aura was exceptionally strong, rivaling even Lei Zun and Yan Zun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zun smiled upon seeing them and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone’s here? Let’s introduce ourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Wu Chen Huang, Jiang Tao’s teacher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Chen Huang wore a white robe, had handsome features, and a yellowish-brown pattern on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and greeted them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, everyone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the other Invincibles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Lei Zun pointed to a tall woman in a blue robe with sharp teeth and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Hai Huang, disciple of Yuan Zun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And this is Zhen Zun, disciple of Tian Yuan Zhuzai.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His strength ranks among the top ten among our human Invincibles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was no ordinary figure—he ranked among the top ten human Invincibles; his combat power must be terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, he was a disciple of Tian Yuan Zhuzai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His background and strength were both terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Zun was broad-shouldered and stern-faced, but he smiled upon seeing Lin Qi and the others and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be formal—please sit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone then took their seats on the intelligent chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intelligent lifeform poured wine for them and facilitated introductions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Lei Zun spoke first:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve called you here today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mainly to inform you of a few matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not long ago, all our Invincibles and Zhuzai who came to the Solar System held a small meeting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve reached a conclusion regarding the Trial Planet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the entire hall fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi, Qin Ling, and others instantly turned their gazes toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zun smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After deliberation by our highest beings, your Trial Planet will be taken by Kong Ming Zhuzai, disciple of Shenkong Yuanzhu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Given Shenkong Yuanzhu’s character, once the Chaos Artifact fragments are extracted, everything else will be returned to you intact.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can rest assured.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They have no interest in the other things on the Trial Planet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kong Ming Zhuzai’s integrity is widely recognized.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone felt somewhat relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t bad that the Trial Planet fell into the hands of the highest beings—it was far beyond their reach anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least they didn’t covet Blue Star’s resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a mere Zhuzai had taken it, the situation would have been far more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi asked curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shenkong Yuanzhu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is this highest being?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zun smiled and answered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shenkong Yuanzhu is one of the three highest beings of our Tai Chu Holy Land.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He is also my teacher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Currently serving as Shenkong Yuanzhu, that’s why everyone calls him by that title.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His ability to hold this position is proof of his strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The trial you will face next comes from Shenkong Yuanzhu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was startled—so that was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shenkong Yuanzhu was one of the beings with the highest authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could imagine the immense power he wielded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all human Zhuzai, only the most elite could become Shenkong Yuanzhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the trial was so difficult—only Yan Zun had passed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was qualified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was quite fortuitous that the one intervening was from their own Tai Chu Holy Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he passed the trial and became the disciple of this being,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their relationship would be entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this was one reason Shenkong Yuanzhu had intervened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zun continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that the decision is made, other Zhuzai and Invincibles have begun returning home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must evacuate all personnel within a year—preferably even faster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ling said seriously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—we can evacuate everyone in just a few months.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lei Zun’s expression turned grave:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s another matter—concerning your Blue Star.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the recent meeting, the Trial Planet was minor; the critical issue was Blue Star.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Blue Star is exceptionally unique—it has long been connected to the Trial Planet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Possibly tens of millions of years ago, beings from the Trial Planet arrived on your Blue Star.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This caused your planet to change, undergoing an incredible transformation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Over countless years, your genetic lineage has produced more and more geniuses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many Zhuzai have decided to jointly purchase Blue Star for inspection and experimentation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to the Shenkong Yuanzhu’s regulations, this is entirely compliant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, everyone’s faces turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi frowned, but seeing Lei Zun’s calm expression, he knew the outcome wouldn’t be dire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zun then smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But in the end, it failed—thanks to our old ones’ firm resistance, and the support of Cang Ming Zhuzai and Tian Yuan Zhuzai, Zhen Zun’s teacher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were ultimately stopped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone won't forcibly buy Blue Star, but they will purchase some smaller territories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that requires Blue Star's consent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, everyone let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi spoke solemnly: \"Thank you, all senior elders. This is a debt Blue Star owes you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will never forget this favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ling also spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others also expressed their gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another round of casual chat, Yan Zun spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Qi, these individuals are all eager to forcibly buy Blue Star.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't fear offending them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your talent, passing your Master's trial is entirely feasible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she finished, she projected several large screens displaying several Sovereigns and Invincibles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In particular, one Sovereign named Chi Long Sovereign, a sixth-rank cosmic entity, was prominently highlighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also an exceptionally powerful Sovereign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi recorded them all one by one; should he ever get the chance, he would settle accounts—he could not imagine what would happen if Blue Star were sold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then said solemnly: \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Zun took a sip of fine wine and sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among our human race, every powerful being has enemies or those they are at odds with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's because, during their growth, their actions offended certain people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-06-20T20:27:49.107Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b451d19f9861b05fefdae761d798741aa18a6394659aa818d339349de2ad7287","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-961","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-959",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]