[{"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-168":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},1618043,2083,"Chapter 168 - 122: The Challenged","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-168",168,"\u003Cp>On the screen, Xue Wangshu’s battle grew increasingly brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was like a beast trapped in a cage. Every attack was thrown with all his might, and every injury only fueled a more ferocious will to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone could see this was merely the struggle of a cornered beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stamina was plummeting, the wounds on his body were multiplying, and the form of his attacks was becoming erratic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scales of victory were, in fact, tipping toward the Martial Arts Puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the observation hall, no one in the Celestial Star Martial Arts High School section said another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spark of hope in their eyes had now become a pool of stagnant water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the attention of most people in the observation hall was now fixed on the left half of the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s initial awkwardness and distress had long since vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a seasoned Hunter who had completely figured out his prey’s habits, he was beginning to close the net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His every move landed him precisely in the weak points of the puppets’ attack formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second-floor viewing area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhengguo’s breathing slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t read the emotions of the man beside him; his feelings were as contained as a deep abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wang Zhengguo noticed a detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment the screen had split, Li Kai Nian’s gaze had not left Lin Ye for even a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xue Wangshu—the one hailed by all of Dongjiang City as a once-in-a-century genius with the potential to become a Martial Saint...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kai Nian hadn’t given him a single glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden realization dawned on Wang Zhengguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The so-called number one genius of Dongjiang is probably not even worth mentioning in the eyes of a provincial official who has seen what true genius looks like.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The people in Dongjiang’s education circle, including myself, are nothing but frogs in a well.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Wang Zhengguo’s thoughts were churning, Lin Ye, on screen, officially began his counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little over six minutes into the fight, for the first time, Lin Ye chose to take the offensive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strike was not a hasty one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was meticulously planned, long in the making!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seized a fleeting gap as the three puppets’ attacks intersected, his body cutting in like a phantom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The momentum of his spear suddenly shifted, changing from the defensive Wandering Dragon Form to the hyper-offensive Soul-Chasing Form!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear tip drew a straight silver line through the air, stabbing directly at the throat—a vital point—of one of the puppets!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp, ear-piercing sound of the impact echoed through the hall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying force contained in that single thrust sent the alloy puppet flying back several meters before it crashed heavily onto the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear dent had appeared on the alloy shell of its throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was just a dent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The puppet struggled for a moment, its eyes flashing red, and actually managed to climb back to its feet. It swayed unsteadily as it tried to rejoin the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Kai Nian, on the second-floor viewing area, finally spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His spear skill is decent, and his combat intelligence is acceptable, but it’s a pity...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His weapon is lacking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t he have his own custom weapon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kai Nian turned his head, his calm gaze falling on Wang Zhengguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, out of the corner of his eye, he subtly glanced at the director of the Dongjiang City Education Bureau standing nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director’s mind was currently in a turmoil as he frantically tried to figure out how to make up for his previous oversight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught by Li Kai Nian’s casual glance, he felt cold sweat instantly break out on his back, and the hair on his body stood on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhengguo didn’t dare to delay and quickly replied, \"Lin Ye initially specialized in Staff Skill, and his proficiency was quite high. He only switched to spear techniques a few months ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His family’s financial situation is ordinary. On most days, he can’t even afford supplements for his training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A tailor-made custom weapon would be astronomically expensive for his family, far beyond what they could afford.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Kai Nian nodded slightly and said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in his mind, this was actually a point in Lin Ye’s favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’To have grown this strong under such poor conditions is proof enough that his talent is quite good.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beside them, Sun Changkong, the director of the Dongjiang Education Bureau, immediately understood the deeper meaning in Mr. Li’s words. His face instantly flushed a deep crimson, which then quickly morphed into an incredibly awkward smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, Mr. Li, this... this is a failure on my part. We haven’t done enough to care for and identify top talent. I will conduct a thorough self-criticism!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Su, you’re not to blame. This is primarily my failure as principal. I was the one who didn’t promptly report student Lin Ye’s situation to you and the Bureau!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wang Zhengguo suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the blame upon himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move instantly put Sun Changkong at ease, and his gaze toward Wang Zhengguo now held a trace of approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Not bad. This old fox is sharp!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s in his fifties, prime time for ambition. I can see Wang Zhengguo is looking to move up.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’ll have to talk more with this principal later. If possible, I’ll promote him to be my subordinate.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been given a way out, Sun Changkong smoothly took it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A custom weapon is not a problem! Since student Lin Ye has already proven with his strength that he is the undisputed number one in Dongjiang City, we must give him the reward befitting the number one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then!\" Mr. Su looked at Wang Zhengguo. \"I will personally speak with the city’s best weapon workshop, the Myrrh Forge, and have their finest craftsmen tailor-make a top-tier long spear for student Lin Ye! All expenses will be fully covered by our Education Bureau!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Wang, please get his input later and report the detailed weapon specifications. Hmm, you know what, let’s do this: I’ll have him go directly to the Myrrh Forge’s workshop. Whatever requirements he has, he can discuss them directly with the craftsmen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhengguo was inwardly delighted, but his face remained impassive. He simply expressed his gratitude on Lin Ye’s behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the tense atmosphere in the viewing area eased considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Changkong felt he had finally managed to save a little face in front of Li Kai Nian.\u003C\u002Fp>",1095,"2026-06-06T10:31:47.882Z",1,"novelbin.me","c882a72aa2b0c26003f4864d0e80879eaab1068dba288648b46dbcc1af6af64c","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-169","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-167",250,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-cover.jpg"]