[{"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-987":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},2331354,4558,"Chapter 987: Star Stone (Requesting Monthly Votes)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-987",987,"\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Elder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qi Huang really is kind—he doesn’t have to do anything, just pay honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already prepared all the materials for forging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought he’d need to gather them himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Elder Qi Huang spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Qi, release your Gangjin  and law force, let me feel your power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hummm!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a black octopus-like robot suddenly appeared, its red light scanning Lin Qi’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi felt the red light scanning him, with no unusual sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he stood up, golden light bursting from his eyes as power surged from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three patterns emerged on every inch of his skin, like living fish swimming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three distinct forms of Gangjin  erupted from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hummm!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Invisible winds stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold, purple, and silver Gangjin  circled around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A unique, domineering aura radiated from Lin Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qi Huang extended his massive, millstone-like hand; invisible force spread out as he carefully sensed Lin Qi’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He murmured:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three different forms of Gangjin , perfectly fused together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such immense power—no wonder you’re a legendary genius.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I was in the Fourth Cosmic Realm, I might not have withstood even one of your strikes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The laws of Gold, Thunder, and Space—you’ve already mastered four true meanings of Space Law.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly enviable talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With command over three laws, even the most basic technique becomes devastating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, the octopus robot rapidly scanned, while data streamed across a projected screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then pulled out a transparent metal sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon contact with the Gangjin , its color instantly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Elder Qi Huang spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi, hearing this, retracted his aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qi Huang then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already have some ideas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll forge armor and weapons for you, but it will take considerable time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At least three hundred years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come find me in three hundred years!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lei Zun sipped his wine and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three hundred years is already fast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even Fifth Cosmic Realm cultivators seeking him to forge treasures usually wait a thousand years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Elder Qi Huang must forge multiple treasures at once, so it takes longer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He also needs to cultivate, and may be occupied with other matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded after hearing this: “Three hundred years—I have no problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Elder Qi Huang suddenly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard from Lei Zun you have a Star-Devouring Beast as a pet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s its affinity?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi answered: “Gold and Space.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly Elder Qi Huang’s eyes lit up as he exclaimed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your luck is simply incredible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You actually encountered such a pet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such a pet is priceless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good thing you entered the Tai Chu Sacred Land and became Lei Zun’s disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Otherwise, if you appeared elsewhere and a Fifth Cosmic Realm being saw it, they’d take it from you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you’d planted a soul mark, Tai Chu Sacred Land has several potions that can erase it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It might slightly damage your talent, but the impact is minor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re just incredibly lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded, agreeing—he too felt he’d been fortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he’d known from the start that Star-Devouring Beast Xiao Tian had exceptional talent, he hadn’t fully grasped it then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he realize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’d already passed the most dangerous phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though many Sovereigns coveted it, it was destined to remain his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Elder Qi Huang projected a large screen displaying a stone radiating pure gold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like gold, yet deeper in hue, with extremely fine patterns visible only to sharp eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qi Huang smiled and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Star-Devouring Beast race is extraordinary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They feed on stars, possessing terrifying devouring power capable of digesting anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“While digesting, their essence accumulates within their bodies; over time, by the Fourth Cosmic Realm, they form a unique stone—the Star Stone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s an exceedingly rare stone, condensed from boundless essence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obtaining one is extremely difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Due to differing affinities, the stones they form vary in effect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But as raw material for treasures, they’re top-tier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re nearly irreplaceable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such material is exceedingly rare because Star-Devouring Beasts are scarce.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even among beast tribes, they’re extremely rare, protected by Fifth Cosmic Realm beings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those who grow to the Fourth Cosmic Realm and form Star Stones are even rarer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi’s eyes brightened—he’d never seen this in the *Star-Devouring Beast Breeding Manual*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, its author didn’t know this either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he himself possessed two Star Stones—he’d slain a Star-Devouring Beast named Igol in the Abyss Sacred Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this Abyss Ruin, only one Star-Devouring Beast appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as it emerged, it was among the top combatants of the beast tribes, second only to Kun Wu of the Kun Peng clan—and he’d obliterated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its corpse remained intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d planned to preserve it to feed the Void Tree later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected it to contain Star Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a pleasant surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qi Huang spoke: “Originally, I planned to use Bai Lan Gold and other precious metals to forge your weapons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if Star Stones serve as the primary material, the quality can rise further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With Star Stones, the cost can drop dramatically while the treasure’s quality improves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded: “I understand!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have two Star Stones on me—one Thunder-affinity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One Gold and Space-affinity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qi Huang’s eyes lit up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How perfect—both suit you exactly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect for armor and weapons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Especially for weapons—you wield a spear; Star Stone can be used for the spearhead, making its power terrifyingly potent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And your cultivation point expenditure will drop drastically.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi heard this and produced a purple stone from his hand, its surface swirling with purple thunder patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it appeared, the air’s Thunder Law aura intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Qi Huang’s eyes gleamed as he quickly confirmed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes—this is a Thunder-affinity Star Stone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With it, the treasure’s quality will improve further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With it, the quality of the forged artifacts will also improve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If that’s the case, I’ll leave this Star Stone to you, Elder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll return soon and bring over the Star Stone as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Lei Zun spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take you back to get it—it won’t take long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he vanished with Lin Qi, reappearing at Tianhai Residence, where he had the Star-Devouring Beast Xiao Tian retrieve the Star Stone from within its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing the Star Stone had no effect on the Star-Devouring Beast Xiao Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>",1066,"2026-06-20T20:27:49.107Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f3d8c140e5b58de0aae835ce4415ceb49e3dc38025d307c46e24df9e10ee456f","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-988","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-986",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]