[{"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-97":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},2330464,4558,"Chapter 97: Battle Against a Level-Two Disaster Beast (Requesting Follows)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-97",97,"\u003Cp>Jiang Tao felt he was having the worst day ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just barely managed to take his sister to Wanda for some shopping and a movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After picking up their custom battle knives, they were about to watch a film on Jin Street when the spatial gate simply appeared without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As disaster beasts invaded and attacked the crowd, he drew his knife to protect his sister and began fighting for his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi Ge, you’re here too?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao’s face lit up with surprise; he held his battle knife, radiating killing intent, his face smeared with dust and blood, his sister Jiang Miaoyin no less battered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Miaoyin’s fearful expression eased slightly with newfound security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pitch-black shadow shot out from the corner of the shop behind them like a phantom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch out!” Lin Qi shouted a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao sensed danger and instinctively spun, slashing with his battle knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blade struck the creature hard, carving a deep gash across its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miao~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow crashed to the ground, blood spraying wildly as it let out a shrill, mournful cry—it was a cat-shaped disaster beast, the size of a calf, entirely black, moving faster than lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a Shadow Cat. This thing moves like a phantom, best at ambushes,” Jiang Miaoyin gritted her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puh!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao rushed forward and delivered one final slash, ending the Shadow Cat’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded silently—Jiang Tao was even better than he’d imagined, with lightning-fast reflexes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adapted quickly and had excellent psychological resilience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His combat talent was also far from weak, with even higher potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi Ge, how’s it going?” Jiang Tao asked with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good!” Lin Qi nodded in praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!” Jiang Tao beamed proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No time for chatter—let’s hold this position. Amiao, get into the kitchen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi spoke decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao and Jiang Miaoyin exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehh!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had they moved than a figure burst from the mall like a runaway heavy truck on a highway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi sensed intense danger, his expression shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Tao turned and paled—the creature’s speed was terrifying, especially the sharp horn on its head, gleaming with cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it pierced his body, his soft organs would shatter instantly—he raised his knife in front of him without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pig-type disaster beast, half a size smaller than a Steel-Spined Wild Boar, yet far from clumsy—unusually agile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its speed surpassed that of the Mastiff Dog, and its power was greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a Level-Two Disaster Beast—Single-Horned Black Boar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dang~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening crash rang out as the boar’s horn slammed into the blade, slicing through it, yet the immense force transmitted straight into Jiang Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang-Hong!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was flung backward, crashing five or six meters into the hot pot restaurant, smashing through tables and chairs before finally stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother!!” Jiang Miaoyin cried out in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m fine!” Jiang Tao slowly raised his hand from the ground—he felt his entire body was nearly paralyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth and forced his hand upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch out!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hong!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Miaoyin sensed danger—the Single-Horned Black Boar charged again, this time targeting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She widened her eyes, saw the beast closing in, and spun to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her escape speed was too slow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them shrank rapidly; the overwhelming killing intent choked her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the critical moment, a roar rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beast, die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Lin Qi moved instantly—he swung his great spear, stepped forward, and poured boundless power into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength surged through his tendons, vertebrae straightened joint by joint, blood flowed at high speed—he felt his body thrumming with exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His power surged several times beyond normal. His great spear descended like a mountain collapsing, thunderous and unstoppable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crushing Mountain Spear Technique—Crushing Mountain Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver spearhead sliced through the air, slamming down onto the Single-Horned Black Boar’s skull, all his strength concentrated there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang-Dang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boar turned its head, its horn colliding violently with Lin Qi’s spear, sparks flying, then the spear struck its skull again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two thunderous crashes—the boar’s head smashed into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hrr~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi frowned—the boar’s horn had blocked the spear’s force, and its skull was too hard; he hadn’t shattered it with one strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this what a Level-Two Disaster Beast is like?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its overall strength dwarfed the Steel-Spined Wild Boar, the Mastiff Dog, and the Shadow Cat—completely different tiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hrr~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Single-Horned Black Boar shook its head violently, its eyes glinting with a cruel grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hoh~ Hoh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boar let out a series of guttural roars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi Ge, another one’s coming!” Jiang Miaoyin, helping Jiang Tao up, warned with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi sensed danger behind him and spun around—another black shadow charged from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Single-Horned Black Boar—and crucially, this one was even more muscular than the first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For disaster beasts, strength was easy to judge: size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The larger and more powerful the body, the stronger the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second Single-Horned Black Boar closed in rapidly, its terrifying aura spreading outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Level-Two Disaster Beasts—Single-Horned Black Boars—surrounded Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Huiyi, hiding in the kitchen, gripped a towel tightly, worried: “Two Single-Horned Black Boars—both Level-Two Disaster Beasts. Xiao Qi is in danger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhen comforted her: “Don’t worry—Xiao Qi is a true genius. He won’t be harmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he spoke calmly, his heart was racing—two Single-Horned Black Boars, and the second one looked exceptionally strong even among Level-Two beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His son had little combat experience; surviving this long already amazed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! Bullying my No. 2 High students? I, Li Zhou, won’t allow it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, a voice rang out—a massive figure charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi froze—he recognized the school’s top-ranked student, Li Zhou, shirtless, his muscular chest exposed, scarred with bloody claw marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped a blood-drenched fire axe, radiating wild ferocity, grinning savagely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, centered on the hot pot restaurant, both front and back entrances were open, with a Single-Horned Black Boar on each side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere grew tense, sinking into eerie silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, I’m the strongest—I’ll take this one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhou spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished, he saw the boar charge—he lunged forward, swinging his battle axe in a brutal slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi didn’t refuse—he swung his spear and attacked the boar attempting to ambush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected the top three students of No. 2 High to meet here—and fight side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hoh~ Hoh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Single-Horned Black Boar charged like a high-speed armored truck, its horn piercing the air like a sharp blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi moved with agile grace, dodging sideways like a monkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honglong!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening crash—the boar barreled into the restaurant, smashing into the cash register; the wooden counter shattered, drinks and computers flew to the floor, reduced to rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi dodged aside, then swung his great spear and launched forward with a powerful leg thrust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beast, die!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi exerted his strength, aiming his great spear at the Unicorn Black Boar’s neck and thrusting repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierce the Clouds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swoosh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the spear was about to strike, an iron whip lashed out suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang clang~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi saw it was the Unicorn Black Boar’s tail; it had turned and charged at him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1217,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e4418e5023cfe6cc253b97fd1f7724fc88355394fdf971b26ab3096b1c660e40","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-98","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-96",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]