[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-inverse-sword-mad-god":3,"chapter-inverse-sword-mad-god-inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-1554":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Inverse Sword Mad God",{"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},1426550,1881,"Chapter 1554 - 1552: Three Buddha Statues","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-1554",1554,"\u003Cp>After saying this, he seemed to have lost all his luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a supreme genius, he had his own pride, but now he realized he couldn’t beat the opponent at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he fought, he would likely end up like Han Li—seriously injured, fate uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of that, it’s better to simply admit defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding people, upon hearing this, felt their scalps tingling in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t have imagined that Jiang Nantian actually admitted defeat directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is more shocking than Han Li’s defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must know, Jiang Nantian is a peerless genius, such a person definitely has a stronger sense of dignity than ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the opponent voluntarily admitted defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicates that he has absolutely no confidence in front of Lin Xuan. Probably not even a shred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the opponent would never admit defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, everyone was immensely shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how powerful has Lin Xuan become? He made the heavenly pride martial artist from the Da Xuan Empire admit defeat directly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is definitely a once-in-a-millennium event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, since that’s the case, I won’t make it difficult for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan nodded, then withdrew his aura and swiftly drifted downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the opponent admitted defeat, there was no need for him to fight any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he had already achieved his goal this time, and Chu Yu would recommend him to join the Elixir Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan did not go to Princess Caidie; instead, he found a quiet place and sat cross-legged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, the competition continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The martial artists under the command of various princesses and princes sparred, but none of the matches were as exciting as when Lin Xuan and Han Li competed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, all the matches concluded, and Princess Caidie wished to enter the first tier as she had hoped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the martial arts tournament had ended and the princesses and princes had left, the martial artists did not leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because next, a grand banquet awaited them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan stood up, ready to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, a beautiful maid quickly approached him and said respectfully, \"Sir, my princess invites you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan nodded slightly, knowing this was someone sent by Princess Caidie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he did not refuse, following her directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a palace at Yanbo Villa, Princess Caidie, Chu Yu, and those strong men under their command, were all gathered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone wore expressions of excitement and eagerness, especially Princess Caidie, whose beautiful face bore a charming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they saw the beautiful little maid bring Lin Xuan in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, everyone stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those strong men under the command all appeared tense, given that Lin Xuan was an even more terrifying genius than Han Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being with such a talent inevitably made them feel nervous and restrained. Princess Caidie, however, smiled and said, \"Mr. Lin, please have a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan nodded and sat down boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time Caidie was able to enter the first tier, thanks to Mr. Lin’s intervention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing, I merely exchanged terms with Fairy Chu Yu, so intervening was only proper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan replied casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he glanced at Chu Yu: \"Since I’ve done it, I hope the fairy won’t forget her promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I will definitely enable your entry into the Elixir Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, in what capacity you enter, I cannot say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But considering your abilities, you should be able to rise quickly.\" Chu Yu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Princess Caidie asked, \"I wonder why Mr. Lin seeks to join the Elixir Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not join my Da Xuan Empire? Caidie promises to treat you with the highest honors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told, their Da Xuan Empire and the Elixir Sect were equally powerful forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, she had such confidence in retaining Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the princess’s kindness, but I’ve decided to join the Elixir Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan shook his head, refusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, if it wasn’t for fulfilling Dan Yu King’s wish, Lin Xuan wouldn’t join the Elixir Sect, he would find a Holy Land to join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, there was even less chance for him to join the Da Xuan Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing Lin Xuan’s resolute refusal, Princess Caidie was disappointed, but she then said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring up the gift I prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a black-armored martial artist arrived, carrying a wooden box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wooden box was a foot high, adorned with exquisite carvings, evidently crafted from excellent wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\" Everyone wondered, even Lin Xuan was curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Caidie smiled, \"Open it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, her eyes gleamed; she was clearly confident about her gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-armored martial artist received the order and opened the square box promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside stood a Buddha statue, vividly carved, although it bore three sword marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked, and Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This type of gift was not unfamiliar to him; he had seen it on the Heavenly Martial Continent before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, back then, the sword marks were nothing compared to now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marks on this statue were indeed left by a peerless swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the lingering aura made his heart race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, not only was the aura intense, but the sword marks seemed to contain a very intricate energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Princess Caidie spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I collected this Buddha statue at great cost, the three sword marks on it are extremely mysterious, with infinite changes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If one can comprehend it, it’s definitely a staggering treasure for swordsmen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was always reluctant to bring out this item before, but today I’ll gift it to Mr. Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the surrounding martial artists drew sharply in breath, eyes filled with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t weaklings, they could naturally sense the wonderful power contained within the sword marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be said this is a truly priceless treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they could only be envious, with no other way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they couldn’t obtain such treasures, perhaps no one else could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably only Lin Xuan could prompt Princess Caidie to offer such a gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lin Xuan took a deep breath too, as these three sword marks were extremely useful to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So in the next moment, he quickly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I won’t stand on ceremony. However, I still won’t stay here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can help you once more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless of the situation, no matter the enemy, I can assist you once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But only once, use it wisely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Princess Caidie was ecstatic: \"Then thank you, Mr. Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, she was very disappointed initially, as even after gifting such a statue, Lin Xuan didn’t stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, once she heard Lin Xuan’s words, she immediately smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>",1098,"2026-06-06T00:47:31.986Z",1,"novelbin.me","6419380a60588f577c4c347f7e196513c08fb981522d3239c7302ddee0040810","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-1555","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-1553",1795,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finverse-sword-mad-god-cover.jpg"]