[{"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-25":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},1618100,2083,"Chapter 25: The Plan","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>The moment he made the demand—number one in the entire school—Chen Meng himself felt he had gone a bit too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew what Lin Ye’s skill level had been before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even factoring in his insane progress over the past two weeks, plus the extra month he was giving him, it still meant catching up to two and a half years of everyone else’s hard work in less than two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a completely unrealistic demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Meng soon discovered something surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye wasn’t discouraged, nor did he try to bargain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just stared at the Cultivation Technique that Chen Meng had produced, his eyes blazing with passion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This kid... he’s not actually going to agree, is he?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meng’s true intention was simply to motivate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Cultivation Technique, he had planned to give it to Lin Ye all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all his years of teaching, it had been too long since a student had impressed him as much as Lin Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d met many exceptionally talented students, but none with a temperament as good as Lin Ye’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those with good temperaments inevitably fell short in other areas, not quite to his liking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Chen Meng was feeling the satisfaction of watching a student develop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see this student’s limits, to use a seemingly unreachable goal to squeeze out every last drop of his potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just didn’t want Lin Ye to feel that any of this came too easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the path of martial arts, the greatest taboo was a smooth journey. Once a mindset of getting something for nothing took root, one’s future path was as good as over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Teacher. I’ll do my best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In one month, I will take first place!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s reply was incredibly decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the next month, if there’s anything you don’t understand, come and ask me anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For our after-class sparring, I’ll even make time on the weekends. As long as you show up, I’ll train with you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In one month, I’ll be waiting for you to come and claim this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye gave a firm nod, said nothing more, and turned to leave the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the empty classroom, Lin Ye tapped the CR bracelet on his right wrist and expertly connected to the Dongjiang First Middle School intranet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A virtual screen materialized, projecting itself before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He skillfully opened the \"Third-Year Comprehensive Strength Rankings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The results from yesterday’s placement test had been fully recorded after a night of data compilation and updates, and the entire ranking list had been completely transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system detected Lin Ye’s login and automatically navigated the rankings to his own entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lin Ye, Third Year, Class 7]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Punching Power: 612 kg (Grade Rank: 49)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Qi and Blood Index: 22.01 (Grade Rank: 51)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Life Index: 14.67 (Grade Rank: 19)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Combat Record: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Overall Assessed Rank: 42]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time he had checked this list, his name had been somewhere beyond rank 240. In the entire grade, he was considered middle-of-the-pack at best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, however, it was as if he had strapped himself to a rocket, leaping over two hundred people to land in the territory of the \"top students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye felt little excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His finger slid gently up the virtual screen, his gaze following.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he saw a familiar name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Zhang Yuqing, Third Year, Class 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Punching Power: 1331 kg (Grade Rank: 2)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Qi and Blood Index: 52.37 (Grade Rank: 1)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Life Index: 19.07 (Grade Rank: 1)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Combat Record: 31W - 12L - 0D]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Overall Assessed Rank: 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She’s only second?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s pupils contracted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed that with such dazzling achievements, Zhang Yuqing would be the undisputed number one in the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected there would be someone who could best her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze finally fell upon the name enthroned at the very top of the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jiang Feng, Third Year, Class 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Punching Power: Hidden (Grade Rank: 1)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Qi and Blood Index: Hidden (Grade Rank: 3)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Life Index: Hidden (Grade Rank: 2)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Combat Record: Hidden]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Overall Assessed Rank: 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Even though his actual stats are hidden, a look at the rankings shows that except for Punching Power, all of this Jiang Feng’s other stats rank lower than Zhang Yuqing’s. Why is he number one?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Driven by curiosity, Lin Ye clicked into Zhang Yuqing’s detailed profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soon found the answer he was looking for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Engagement History:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fought Jiang Feng 4 times, lost all 4 matches.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I see.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two’s basic stats were actually neck and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, their head-to-head combat record naturally determined their rankings!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye looked at the stats of Zhang Yuqing and Jiang Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He calmly analyzed the gap between them and himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Punching power—theirs was more than double his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi and Blood—also more than double.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Life Index appeared to be the smallest gap, but at higher levels, every single tenth of a point represented a world of difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, he was currently most lacking in combat experience and martial skill mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, he couldn’t even defeat Zhang Yuqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone the undefeated Jiang Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To aim for number one in the school in such a short time was, without a doubt, a fool’s dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This goal has to be pushed back.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s a long-term objective, not a shackle for the here and now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he had only one primary, core objective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complete the system’s advancement mission!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Advance from [Goblin Minion] to [Goblin Warrior]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as his template was upgraded, the growth rate of his All Attributes would increase, and he would also unlock brand-new skills. His strength would surely take a massive leap forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this realization, Lin Ye’s path forward instantly cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since cultivating the *Basic Body Refining Skill* no longer yielded any experience points, there was no reason to waste time on it, other than completing the daily quest, [Sharpen Claws].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time he saved could be poured entirely into live combat and grinding levels in the Ruined City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the EXP from killing monsters had been halved, the life force absorbed by the Soul Furnace could still steadily increase his maximum Life Value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, high-intensity combat would constantly increase the proficiency of his two core combat skills, Staff Skill and Staff Aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constant dripping wears away stone; quantitative change is what leads to a qualitative leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While grinding levels, he also had to systematically gather intelligence on that Lv. 8 mutated black panther.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its roaming area, its routine, its attack patterns, and even... its weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Know your enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a monster two levels higher than him, Lin Ye treated it with the utmost caution. He would absolutely not attempt to tackle it without being fully prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides this mutated black panther, the only thing left was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...tackling [Lone Wolf].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a massive gap between them in terms of martial arts comprehension and the application of Qi and Blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a gap that would be difficult to close in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That left only one path to victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stat-crushing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The daily quests provided a fixed number of free attribute points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he persisted, his Strength, Constitution, Agility, and Spirit would all increase steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his base attributes completely surpassed his opponent’s, even the most exquisite techniques would shatter before absolute power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a few days, once he had saved up some more attribute points, he would challenge him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he would gather combat intelligence on him and adjust his tactics and approach accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Lin Ye’s entire plan was set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a long breath, his eyes shining with exceptional brightness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This next phase was going to be tough, but it would be every bit as fun as his frantic power-leveling over the last two weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>",1319,"2026-06-06T10:31:47.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","5c8149c2e7373bd7020c86071db72b70ecca6f6209bf26dc1f6ae0be89ee646e","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-26","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-24",250,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-cover.jpg"]