[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed":3,"chapter-how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-144":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","How Do We Play If This Boss Isn't Nerfed?",{"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},1618169,2083,"Chapter 144 - 114: Clash of Spear and Shield (Part 3)","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-144",144,"\u003Cp>With a few soft clicks, they retracted back into the main shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the current Lin Ye, any superfluous yet ineffective attacks would only become a burden and drain his energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shanhe took a deep breath and sank slightly into his stance. In that instant, it was as if his entire body had connected with the earth beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planted the enormous Profound Iron Shield firmly before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting ten thousand changes with a single constant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every one of Lin Ye’s spear thrusts utilized the absolute peak of power and speed, striking from the most difficult angles toward every gap in Cheng Shanhe’s defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ribs, the arm holding the shield, his knees, his ankles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp, rapid ringing of metal on metal echoed ceaselessly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear’s shadow was a blur, a testament to his exquisite martial skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cheng Shanhe’s shield remained as steady as a rock, every block as precise as a machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always managed to intercept the attack at the very last moment before the spear tip could reach his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a duel of ultimate offense versus ultimate defense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A textbook clash between an unstoppable spear and an immovable shield!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「For the next five minutes.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Stone Forest map became their stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s figure moved like a phantom, circling Cheng Shanhe relentlessly. His spear struck like a dragon, its assault continuous and seemingly endless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shanhe, however, held his ground, his feet seemingly rooted to the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poured all his energy into the heavy shield in his hands, constructing an impenetrable circle of absolute defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The viewers in the live stream chat were completely mesmerized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now *this* is a true peak-level duel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Cheng Shanhe is ridiculously strong too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it were me up there, forget five minutes, I don’t think I’d last ten seconds! I’d be turned into a pincushion by that Goblin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is amazing! So satisfying to watch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, amidst the chorus of amazement, a few sharp-eyed viewers noticed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, have you guys noticed... the Goblin’s weapon seems a bit... subpar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you mention it... you’re right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just a standard-issue spear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap! For real? He’s suppressing the Martial Saint’s son with a standard-issue spear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Dongchen, of course, had noticed this long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right. The weapon our Goblin friend is using is indeed a standard-issue weapon with no attribute bonuses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This also indirectly proves that his terrifying strength comes entirely from himself, not from external items.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... makes it all the more commendable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of admiration, one he himself hadn’t noticed, had crept into Dong Dongchen’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To come from an ordinary background, yet reach a level where he could compete on equal footing with the son of a Martial Saint through his own talent and hard work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person like that possessed a mentality and perseverance far beyond that of an ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Another five minutes passed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle had now lasted for more than ten minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high-intensity offense and defense was a huge test of stamina for both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine beads of sweat were already forming on Cheng Shanhe’s forehead, and his breathing had started to become a little ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Lin Ye’s breathing remained long and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the frenzied assault of the past ten minutes had been nothing more than a warm-up for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attacks were even growing fiercer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one waned and the other waxed, the scales of victory were slowly, irreversibly tipping in Lin Ye’s favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shanhe’s defense was also beginning to show signs of faltering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as everyone thought Cheng Shanhe was on the verge of defeat, a sudden change occurred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was another incredibly precise block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the crisp sound produced at the moment the spear and shield collided was completely different from before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the live stream, countless viewers with high-definition spectator angles saw it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another clash with the Profound Iron Shield, the tip of Lin Ye’s black spear had been chipped!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shanhe’s eyes suddenly lit up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He had been waiting for this chance for far too long!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the slightest hesitation, the young man abandoned his perfect defensive stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Risking injury from Lin Ye, he proactively slammed his heavy shield right at the head of Lin Ye’s spear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His target wasn’t Lin Ye himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his weapon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s pupils contracted. He felt a massive force travel up the shaft as another piece of his spearhead was knocked off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Such a decisive move!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Ye’s combat instincts were equally terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant the spearhead was damaged, he dropped his wrist, changing his thrust into a sweep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shaft whipped out like a lash, striking straight for the only opening Cheng Shanhe had exposed by attacking: his right shoulder!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the expected sound of the blow landing on flesh and blood never came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp, metallic ring sounded once more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s gaze darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the shaft was about to strike his opponent’s shoulder, Cheng Shanhe’s skin had instantly taken on a rocky, black-gray hue!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is this...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Martial Arts Spirituality?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Dong Dongchen couldn’t help but shake his head and sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stone Skin, the Cheng Family’s hereditary Martial Arts Spirituality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Legend has it that this was the very first Martial Arts Spirituality the Rock Martial Saint awakened as a youth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no idea what Secret Technique he used to pass this Martial Arts Spirituality on to his youngest son. His eldest son, Cheng Xingyue, doesn’t have it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the viewers discussed this, the situation on the battlefield changed dramatically again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a resolute look in his eyes, Cheng Shanhe seized upon the momentary lag in Lin Ye’s attack caused by the damaged weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually gave up part of his defense, relying on the toughness of his \"Stone Skin\" to ram his shoulder straight into the spear shaft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he slammed his Profound Iron Shield up from a sharp angle, striking the already precarious spearhead once more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp cracking sound, sharp enough to set one’s teeth on edge, rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the entire head of Lin Ye’s standard-issue spear was sent flying by the immense force, sailing through the air in an arc before clattering to the ground in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The difference in weapons is just too great, in the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This match... I’m afraid there’s no suspense left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Dongchen looked at the screen, at Lin Ye’s now-headless standard-issue spear, and made his final judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the live stream chat, everyone’s opinion was surprisingly consistent with Dong Dongchen’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it was the only conclusion anyone with basic martial arts knowledge would reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weapon is an extension of a Martial Artist’s arm, a core component of their combat power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spear missing its head was equivalent to Lin Ye being disarmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His combat power would be drastically reduced if he had to fight bare-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone trying to break through Cheng Shanhe’s heavy shield and defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shanhe was now in an unbeatable position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the fight, Lin Ye retreated rapidly, creating several meters of distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced down at the \"spear\" in his hand, which was now nothing more than a bare shaft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He let out a helpless sigh in his heart.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Fighting against these geniuses who have been cultivated with top-tier resources since birth... the equipment gap is truly an insurmountable chasm.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I never thought that after my unstoppable advance, the first thing to give out would be my weapon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It seems I’m in desperate need of a suitable Divine Weapon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s thoughts drifted for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I wonder, in the upcoming city-wide mock exam, if I make a big splash... would I be qualified to make a request to the officials to have an exclusive weapon forged just for me?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Hm, or I could just ask for money.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’With enough funds, I could naturally go to a top-tier Weapon Workshop and have the most suitable weapon forged for myself.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother, your spearhead’s broken. Why don’t you... just give up? Hehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the answer he received was a completely unexpected, whistling sound of something cutting through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Lin Ye’s... staff strike to the head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Cheng Shanhe’s face instantly froze. He subconsciously tried to raise his shield to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the bare shaft was unimaginably fast. He was a step too slow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow of the black staff struck him squarely on the forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blow made the young man see stars. He was completely dazed, grimacing in excruciating pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Cheng Shanhe could say another word, his pupils reflected a terrifying flurry of staff shadows that seemed to fill the sky and blot out the sun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff techniques came down on him like a mountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, alarm bells shrieked in Cheng Shanhe’s mind, and an utterly absurd thought uncontrollably popped into his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This guy isn’t a spent force!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s... actually using the spear as a staff now that the head is broken!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why do I get the feeling that his proficiency with this Staff Skill is in no way inferior to his previous spear skills??’\u003C\u002Fp>",1556,"2026-06-06T10:31:47.882Z",1,"novelbin.me","0fe7941a53875f692c42e18ef4c41713c1f01dab495d964f63489d84c96589ed","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-145","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-143",250,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-cover.jpg"]