[{"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-94":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},1618219,2083,"Chapter 94 - 92: Barren Soil","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-94",94,"\u003Cp>Lin Ye parried with his spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the pure-white stage, his body was caught in the invisible blade energy, jolting him backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLICE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint sound of flesh being cut was followed by a bloody gash appearing out of thin air on Lin Ye’s left shoulder. Blood instantly soaked his black combat suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spear had clearly blocked the blade’s trajectory, but the force seemed to ignore the physical parry, striking his body directly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is... the Vein Opening Realm?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye’s heart plummeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s Martial Artists divided the first three realms into the Body Refining Realm, the Vein Opening Realm, and the Gang Condensation Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye himself, along with the vast majority of students from the Martial Arts High Schools in this competition, was still at the initial Body Refining Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As its name suggested, the Body Refining Realm involved honing one’s muscles, bones, and skin, condensing their Qi and Blood, and repeatedly breaking through the body’s physical limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when one’s punching power exceeded a thousand pounds, their Qi and Blood flowed like mercury, and they could shatter stone with their bare hands...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...could one be considered to have entered this realm, truly setting themselves apart from ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Artists at this stage were also known as Reserve Martial Artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second realm, the Vein Opening Realm, was a whole new world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a Martial Artist’s Qi and Blood underwent its first tempering from source energy, completing a fundamental transformation, they could use their own torrential Qi and Blood—which surged like a great river—to charge and open the many hidden meridians within their body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First the twelve primary meridians, and then the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this was accomplished and a full cycle was complete, their Qi and Blood would form a self-sustaining system within the body, regenerating endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this realm onward, a Martial Artist’s stamina would become immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their staying power in battle was several times greater than it had been in the Body Refining Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the most significant and powerful hallmark of the Vein Opening Realm was the Qi and Blood Burst!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By highly concentrating their tempered Qi and Blood to a single point, they could instantly erupt with several times their own strength, forming invisible shockwaves from their blades or fists to injure enemies at range!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slash Yan Hui had just delivered was exactly that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the stage, Yan Hui saw the gush of blood from Lin Ye’s shoulder and paused his attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, a trace of surprise showed on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you haven’t entered the Vein Opening Realm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice remained level, as if he were stating a simple fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The searing pain radiating from the web of his hand almost made him drop his spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he merely tightened his grip on the shaft in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the opportunity of his opponent’s fleeting pause, he pushed off, his figure once again becoming a blur as he charged back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hui wasn’t annoyed at the lack of a response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t say another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last shred of gravity he’d reserved for a peer opponent vanished from the depths of his cold eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two clashed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the tide of battle had turned completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hui completely let loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held nothing back; every slash carried the unique, condensed, and immense power of a Vein Opening Realm Martial Artist’s Qi and Blood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye felt like he was no longer facing a blade-wielding Martial Artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was facing a tireless, humanoid siege hammer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every clash of their weapons felt like being hit head-on by a speeding truck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying, irresistible force surged up the spear’s shaft and into his arms, making his organs churn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of his spear techniques, moves, and martial skills seemed utterly futile in the face of such overwhelming, crushing power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his \"Roaming Dragon Form\" couldn’t hold up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exchange lasted a mere three breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deafening sound, a simple downward slash from Yan Hui snapped Lin Ye’s standard-issue spear in two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The broken spearhead spun into the air, landing uselessly at the edge of the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense force sent Lin Ye flying backward to crash heavily onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark figure flashed past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hui appeared before him as if he had teleported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold blade rested against his neck, placed there without a hint of flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt its cold touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye looked up at Yan Hui’s condescending gaze and sighed internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The match is over.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I watched your performance in the first round when you hunted that member of the Celestial Abyss Race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had expectations that were too high.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hui looked down at Lin Ye, slowly sheathing his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of clear disappointment showed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems Mr. Wuo was right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A patch of barren soil...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...cannot grow any truly promising talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words had barely left his lips when a cold, synthesized voice echoed throughout the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This match has concluded. Winner: Yan Hui!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「In the spectator seats below.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the section for the teachers from Dongjiang Experimental Middle School, a sharp, professional-looking female teacher frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yan Hui!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was tinged with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hui froze on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to realize his words had been out of line. Turning to Lin Ye, he spoke stiffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female teacher immediately put on a professional smile and said in Lin Ye’s direction, \"Please, don’t take it to heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yan Hui is well-known at our school for being blunt and a martial arts fanatic. His mind is filled with nothing but training, and he never holds anything back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he truly means no harm; he wasn’t trying to mock you or your school on purpose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the teacher’s explanation, Wang Zhengguo, who was also in the audience, could only manage a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What else was there to say?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, the explanation was more humiliating than the offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Lin Ye could sense that his opponent, Yan Hui, wasn’t some mindless brute who flaunted his strength and ran his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was, truly, just speaking his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that sometimes, the truth was the sharpest knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Yan Hui’s virtual form begin to dissipate, Lin Ye suddenly pushed himself to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried clearly through the quiet stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The city-wide mock exam is in one month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll prove to you that this ’barren soil’ of Dongjiang First Middle School can produce someone who can beat you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hui, who was already beginning to fade, froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell upon Lin Ye once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes that, even after a crushing defeat, held not a shred of discouragement or resentment—only clarity and unwavering determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fire known as a warrior’s spirit burned within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Hui was silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, both of their virtual avatars dissolved into motes of light, vanishing from the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HMMMM—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hatch of the Virtual Pod slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ye returned to reality from a formless void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a long breath and opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, he had seen with his own eyes the gap between himself and a true genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he felt no despair, only a newly kindled, even more intense desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A desire for power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gains from this tournament had been incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had soared from Level 13 all the way to Level 16—a jump of three full levels!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, he had obtained \"Taotie,\" a purple-grade ability with limitless potential!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had only placed tenth in the end, the tournament rules dictated that the prize money for a top-ten finish was still an extremely generous sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, his father’s medical expenses were now completely covered, with even some to spare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension that had been coiled inside him for so long could finally be released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to return to the Ruined City and continue his advancement quest!\u003C\u002Fp>",1362,"2026-06-06T10:31:47.882Z",1,"novelbin.me","66b8bfd30806db6c145ea85a4f48b509a4a1c6b8f0946390365a9cd399276c45","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-95","how-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-chapter-93",250,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-do-we-play-if-this-boss-isn-t-nerfed-cover.jpg"]