[{"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-93":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},1618218,2083,"Chapter 93 - 91: Opening the Meridians","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-93",93,"\u003Cp>[Crystalization]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: You can generate a layer of crystalized skin over a small area on your body, increasing your Defense Power.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought crossed Lin Ye’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his left hand and stared at the back of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a deep violet light seeped out from under his skin and quickly solidified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hexagonal piece of miniature armor, as if carved from amethyst, silently covered the center of the back of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its magnificent color and mirror-smooth texture were completely indistinguishable from the crystal wall the Crystal Spirit Race fledgling had used for defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant the Crystal Armor formed, a distinct feeling of fatigue washed over him from both a physical and spiritual level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye immediately checked his attribute panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Energy Value and Physical Strength Value were dropping at a visible rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just maintaining this small, hexagonal patch of crystalized skin for a few seconds consumed nearly a third of his energy and physical strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye dispersed the Crystalization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hadn’t had a chance to test the skin’s actual Defense Power, he was already quite satisfied with the result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through a stroke of luck, he had managed to bite and shatter the Crystal Spirit Race fledgling’s core in the most primitive way at the last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had fulfilled the strictest devouring condition of the [Taotie] mechanic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even triggered the extremely low probability of successfully plundering an exclusive skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye also coveted the Crystal Spirit Race’s terrifying spiritual pressure and their ability to conjure amethyst longspears out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just wondered if the [Crystalization] skill could evolve into those powerful forms after being enhanced further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two-and-a-half-hour rest period passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following an announcement that echoed throughout the entire venue, Lin Ye and Zhang Yuqing both emerged from their respective lounges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tournament committee briefly announced the rules for the second round. After the panel of judges took a solemn oath, the competition officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guided by the staff, all the advancing contestants re-entered their Virtual Pods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The online matches were highly efficient, with all bouts set to take place simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The organizers also distributed lightweight virtual headsets to all accompanying personnel, allowing them to watch any fight they were interested in from the best possible viewing angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s vision went black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his vision cleared, he found himself standing on a wide arena made of pure white metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena’s surface was a standard 15 by 15 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of fairness and to best showcase the contestants’ individual raw power, the battle map for the second round was no longer random. Everyone’s battlefield was now identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lin Ye’s figure solidified, light flickered at the other end of the arena, and another silhouette emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a young man half a head taller than Lin Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a straight, tall posture and could be considered handsome, but his eyes held a cold indifference that kept everyone at a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t intentionally show any emotion, yet his calm gaze naturally carried a sense of condescending scrutiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if, in his eyes, everything in the world could be simply divided into \"strong\" or \"weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ace of Dongjiang Experimental Middle School, their undisputed number one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapon in his hand was a long saber, archaic in design yet radiating a sharp edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade was slightly curved, giving it a powerful arc. At the hilt, the two words \"Hundred Refinements\" were inscribed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This long saber, named Hundred Refinements, was just like Zhang Yuqing’s Rain Listening—a product of Dongjiang City’s top Weapon Workshop, with a base value of at least five million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment their gazes met, an invisible battle intent began to clash in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye could clearly sense that this opponent was strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike any opponent he had faced before, Yan Hui showed no trace of gaudy arrogance—only the purest, most absolute confidence in his own power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The level indicator above Yan Hui’s head was clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>LV18.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your guidance, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As per the rules, the two exchanged a simple bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, on the virtual screen directly above the arena, the countdown hit zero!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fight began!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye did not choose to defend passively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed off his feet, his figure moving like a phantom as he seized the initiative and launched the first attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His longspear struck like a dragon, a straight thrust at Yan Hui’s chest—the purest form of a probing attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Lin Ye’s preemptive strike, Yan Hui’s reaction was simplicity itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also took a step forward, swinging his Hundred Refinements saber in a clean, simple arc from bottom to top to meet the tip of Lin Ye’s spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp sound of metal on metal exploded through the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye felt a colossal, utterly unreasonable force surge madly from the tip of his spear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force was terrifyingly immense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slid backward uncontrollably for three or four steps before he could barely dissipate the terrifying impact, leaving two glaring white scratches on the arena floor beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the very first clash of weapons, the difference in their strength was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Yan Hui’s fierce assault gave Lin Ye no chance to breathe or regroup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressing his advantage, he strode forward, his body following the saber. A second slash followed instantly, the blade stirring up intense wind pressure as it chopped down from above!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s pupils contracted. He instantly switched his spear stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Roaming Dragon Style]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave up on meeting force with force. With a flick of his wrist, the spear’s shaft trembled, transforming into a nimble, roaming dragon that coiled around Yan Hui’s heavy, powerful blade. Using softness to overcome hardness, he redirected the domineering Slash to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye could clearly tell that every one of his opponent’s attacks was still in the probing stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he himself was also testing the waters, the gap in their raw power and base stats was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Outside the arena, in the spectator stands.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw Lin Ye actually manage to parry more than a dozen of Yan Hui’s storm-like attacks without being immediately defeated, many teachers from other schools showed expressions of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Lin Ye kid has some skills! He can actually trade blows with Yan Hui?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dongjiang First Middle School really struck gold this year...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Chen Meng, standing beside Wang Zhengguo, had an expression so grim it looked like water could be wrung from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he was more nervous than Lin Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Yan Hui, and the Experimental Middle School next door, were truly like two massive dark clouds hanging over their Dongjiang First Middle School.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mengzi, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhengguo paid no mind to the others’ comments, asking Chen Meng in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meng crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of predictable pity appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Ye is already at a complete disadvantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s relying entirely on his spear technique, which has already reached the Third Realm of Slaughter, just to hold on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this is a chasm between realms. It’s not a gap that can be bridged by skill alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, that Yan Hui’s martial technique has definitely reached the Third Realm as well. He just hasn’t shown it yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meng’s words were like a precise prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he finished speaking, the situation on the arena changed dramatically!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a series of unsuccessful preemptive attacks, Yan Hui suddenly changed his move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He switched from a one-handed grip to two hands, raising the long saber above his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, every hair on Lin Ye’s body stood on end!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His combat instincts screamed their most frantic warning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I can’t block this slash!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Lin Ye saw Yan Hui’s seemingly slow Slash suddenly accelerate several times over!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade cut through the air, producing not the sound of wind, but a sharp shriek, as if space itself was being torn apart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force behind it also exploded, completely unlike a full-power strike that a regular Martial Artist could deliver!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible, intangible blade aura detached from the saber, slashing forward with a thunderous roar at a speed that surpassed perception!\u003C\u002Fp>",1386,"2026-06-06T10:31:47.882Z",1,"novelbin.me","8ddaee80ceb89cc90f5cc14ece2b9265ddbdd8c2a2e25a4397f8526d7ef00e25","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-94","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-92",250,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-cover.jpg"]