[{"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-983":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},2331350,4558,"Chapter 983: The Third Trial (Requesting Monthly Votes)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-983",983,"\u003Cp>Then came a woman clad in a white robe adorned with patterns of ancient architecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She possessed exquisitely perfect features and a voluptuous figure, like a goddess from myth and legend, radiating an alluring aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shone brightly, emitting a soul-stealing power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi could be certain: this was the Hive Queen, and also a Master of the Sixth Cosmic Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhijiankongmingzhuzaikaikoujieshaodao ：\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, these are your seniors—for example, the Burning Sun Master, from the Crimson Flame Ancient Dragon clan of the Dragon Race!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the Ancient Sha Master, from the Insect Race!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And this one, from...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Kongming introduced them one by one—each was either a Master or an Invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All were from other races; not a single one was human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They are all beings from other races, enslaved by the Master long ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They played a crucial role in the rise of our human race.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They normally reside on the central island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each time the second trial begins, some of them log in to observe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Burning Sun Master spoke slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After being enslaved by our Master, we severed all ties with our original races.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have fully integrated into the human race.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We all strive for the rise of humanity—even as a Dragon, I’ve slain many of my own kind over the years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient Sha Master of the Insect Race also spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I feel the same—during my years among humans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve realized how tyrannical the peak races of the Insect Race truly are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was very bad for other races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only humans are different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why our human race is destined to rise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other Masters of the Sixth Cosmic Realm also voiced their agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All declared that the human race would surely become the strongest, crushing the Dragon Race, the Celestial Race, and other peak races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi, witnessing this, felt he had gained some insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did these Masters and Invincibles sound so much like sycophants?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were these truly the universe’s supreme beings, divine entities he once imagined?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their words didn’t feel genuine at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was an inexplicable dissonance—perhaps because none of them were human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a voice whispered into his ear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just listen to what they say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re speaking for me—and for the Master behind me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No one can be certain whether the Master is secretly watching this trial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our words might reach his ears.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi suddenly understood—it made sense now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Masters and Invincibles were all enslaved by the Deep Space Academy Master; if they spoke ill of humanity, they might be caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might be crushed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Supreme Being held dominion over their lives and deaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But is the Deep Space Academy Master even watching this battle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained deeply curious about the Supreme Being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, these were the strongest humans in the entire race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Burning Sun Master continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Over the years, we’ve seen many geniuses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though your human race lacks massive bodies, is born extremely weak, and many lack powerful innate talents.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, you must admit that while individuals among humans cannot match peak races in strength...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Their vast numbers still produce extraordinarily outstanding individuals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The talents of geniuses grow stronger with each generation, and many legendary geniuses have emerged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even among our Dragon Race and other races, they rank among the very top.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, with your talent, you have a high probability of becoming the Master’s disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because in the second trial, the use of life-risking secret techniques is not forbidden.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Other legendary geniuses—including Yan Zun—used life-risking secret techniques to defeat Saeus.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you won without them—proving you are even stronger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, you must pass the third trial—that is the hardest one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many legendary geniuses have been stuck at this step.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Master Kongming also spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, you have now passed the second trial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may return and rest well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the third trial begins, I will notify you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and transformed into a streak of purple-gold light, soaring upward and leaving the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a tinge of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had wanted to tour the Supreme Being’s island—but since he was not yet the Supreme Being’s disciple, he lacked the Zige .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianhai Residence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi returned to reality, his mind still replaying the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began summarizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also began comparing his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had now fought two legendary geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Ang was the weakest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was normal—he was among the most ordinary of legendary geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also mastered the same true meaning of Space Law as Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Saeus’s clone possessed five true meanings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was an entirely different level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he could have won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Space Law, each additional true meaning drastically boosts combat power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this level, even a slight edge becomes nearly impossible to overcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Qi was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was stronger—even among legendary geniuses, he ranked among the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had awakened fifteen abilities, while other geniuses had awakened twelve—the gap of three abilities was significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to that, his combat talent, comprehension talent, and physical talent were all top-tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So winning the battle was perfectly natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After briefly summarizing the areas he needed to improve in battle,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he contacted his Master, Lei Zun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue holographic screen projected before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lei Zun’s stern face appeared on the other side; he asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, you’re back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re contacting me now—does that mean the second trial is over?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did it go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I didn’t embarrass you—I passed the second trial on my first attempt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Saeus was no easy opponent; I barely made it through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Zun’s expression froze slightly—he was stunned inside. Lin Qi had actually passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind rapidly calculated, and a clear number emerged instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to admit that Lin Qi’s cultivation speed was indeed fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just cultivation speed, but also the rate of improvement in willpower and comprehension of cosmic laws was terrifyingly rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was far harder than mere physical cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Lin Qi’s rate of advancement was even more astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much faster than he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then couldn’t help but exclaim:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, congratulations!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are even more outstanding than we imagined.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In just fifteen hundred years, you’ve already passed the first two trials.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You still have over two thousand years left—plenty of time to pass the third trial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once you pass, you may formally become a disciple of the Supreme Being.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, you must prepare well for the third trial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, the third trial is also extremely difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many legendary geniuses have been stuck at this step.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi asked curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, what exactly is the third trial?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1131,"2026-06-20T20:27:49.107Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d6a48c2ce725810a43b0b43e9218852060b470b00d4303dc41d1a59d29391080","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-984","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-982",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]