[{"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-972":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},2331339,4558,"Chapter 972: Legendary Genius Duel (Requesting Monthly Votes)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-972",972,"\u003Cp>In Tianhai Residence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hum!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s figure descended onto the training ground, swiftly retrieving a large quantity of Dream Crystals from the Source Core World and swallowing twenty at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huff, huff~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each breath, the Dream Crystals melted within his body into liquid, surging into his consciousness space and rapidly restoring his depleted spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he entered the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to rest thoroughly before facing his second trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news of Lin Qi successfully clearing the Dream Bridge’s 100th level spread like a tornado, sweeping across the entire Tai Chu Sacred Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless members were stunned and began discussing it online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Incredible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The trial has barely begun, and he’s already cleared it—his willpower is truly immense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This has broken the record.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The previous fastest record took 1,500 years to achieve.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi cleared it in under a thousand years—even less than five hundred.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did he do it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t willpower the hardest trait to cultivate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is Lin Qi so effortless?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All we can say is that Lin Qi’s willpower is extraordinarily strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He cleared the first trial so easily—it feels like the next few won’t challenge him at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not necessarily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strong willpower doesn’t mean strong cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, willpower is only one part of a person’s talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll see as we keep watching.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Thunder Estate, in the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zun, clad in a purple robe and with a stern face, sat in a specially crafted chair, studying a secret technique with a golden cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him, a large screen projected the rugged face of Holden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exclaimed excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, Younger Brother Lin has cleared the Dream Bridge trial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He cleared all 100 levels!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is amazing—I’m still stuck at level 92!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never expected Younger Brother Lin to clear them all, and he did it in just 353 years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That speed is simply too fast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s unimaginable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zun froze, his expression filled with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he lifted his teacup, took a sip, and sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Faster than I imagined!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought a thousand years would be enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now I see, I underestimated him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He succeeded in just 350 years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps his chances of clearing all trials will rise dramatically.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he felt a deep sense of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end, Holden chuckled: “I have absolute confidence in Younger Brother Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He will succeed for sure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ending the video call, Lei Zun handled some matters,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then cheerfully contacted his old friends, inviting them over for a gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, after sleeping for a month, Lin Qi finally woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his bedroom, he rose from the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to the window and gazed at the garden scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chan brought him a large glass of cola.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she calmly activated the smart device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He loved this life—sleeping, then savoring drinks and fine wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even many beings of the Four Cosmic Realms were willing to live this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the theoretical lifespan of a Four Cosmic Realm being is only 100,000 years,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with today’s advanced technology, various methods, and rare treasures, lifespan can be extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The degree of extension varies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most extreme example is the Eternal Life Fruit, a top-tier rare treasure that grants the lifespan of a Five Cosmic Realm being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even ordinary lifeforms can gain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such a thing only extends lifespan—it enhances nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, it remains a top-tier treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Tai Chu Sacred Land, it’s priceless and unavailable on the open market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Dominators desire it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if a Dominator doesn’t care, Five Cosmic Realm beings will trade for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such items are generally possessed only by the Spirit Clan, who cultivate various top-tier rare treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, most of these treasures rarely surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many beings with long lifespans, upon realizing they have no further growth potential, begin to indulge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He checked his messages and discovered that in just one month,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>countless acquaintances had sent him messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clearance of the Dream Bridge had caused a massive stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had nearly set a legendary genius record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his Master, Lei Zun, had sent a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Congratulating him on clearing the trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noting that he had completed the Dream Bridge in less than one-fifth the expected time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now had ample time to tackle the remaining trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi replied to each message individually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also planned to gather everyone for a celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also saw messages from several Dominators, all offering congratulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was a message from Kong Ming Dominator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter asked him to reply when free, as the second trial was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi, upon reading this, sent a message in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Tianhai Residence, Kong Ming Dominator, clad in a dark green robe, appeared at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked in, smiling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, you’ve given me a tremendous surprise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought you’d need around 1,500 years—you cleared it in just 350.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Others might assume you’re simply exceptionally gifted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I know there’s no shortcut to strengthening willpower.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It requires constant refinement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must endure pain to grow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your success means you’ve endured far more than anyone could imagine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I’m not sure my own willpower surpasses yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Kong Ming, you flatter me too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led Kong Ming Dominator into the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As before, Xiao Chan brewed fine tea; the aroma of pu’er filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ming Dominator lifted his teacup, took a sip, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent tea!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for tea leaves, yours here are surely the most authentic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have now passed the trial of the Dream Bridge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may proceed to the second trial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second trial will now begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But before the second trial begins, there is a prerequisite: you must pass the fifteenth level of the Original Tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi frowned after hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only just reached the fourteenth level of the Original Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prerequisite requires passing the fifteenth level—not merely reaching it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1007,"2026-06-20T20:27:49.107Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","10269ca1aa721614e458f2056049ae882894b7defc5b677f8262e02242ec47db","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-973","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-971",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]