[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-inverse-sword-mad-god":3,"chapter-inverse-sword-mad-god-inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-1647":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},1426448,1881,"Chapter 1647 - 1645: First Round of the Selection","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-1647",1647,"\u003Cp>Next, everyone rested in the Valley, waiting for the first trial to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the Jade Scroll, Lin Xuan already knew the content of this first trial; it is a team competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone will form different teams and enter the Youyue Forest together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each small group can have a maximum of three people but is allowed to act alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, no one acts alone because it’s easy to be eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there are exceptions, like Dan Feng and Ding Peng, who probably disdain forming teams with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the others, they would likely form three-person teams, at worst, two-person teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each team will be distributed half a Jade Pendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What these teams must do is to snatch other people’s Jade Pendants in the forest, to form a complete piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only within the specified Time, forming a complete Jade Pendant and delivering it to the designated place counts as passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the content of the first trial, which seems very simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there are some hidden traps within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them is that, other than the team itself, no one knows which half of the Jade Pendant the other teams got.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This requires the Martial Artist to seek it out themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the most important point is, this first trial is very easy to eliminate participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there will be experts performing a major cleanup inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those people are powerful and have already formed a complete Jade Pendant, but they will not stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, they will frantically attack others, eliminating them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be said, it is very cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next is the team formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically, it is the disciples within each sect forming teams, rarely do sects combine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Xuan, let’s form a team,\" at this moment, Chu Yu came over with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before Lin Xuan could say anything, several handsome youths walked over to Chu Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they said smilingly, \"Junior Sister Chu, let’s team up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Junior Sister, we can protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, you can leave, this has nothing to do with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few looked at Lin Xuan coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the surrounding Martial Artists also whispered, involuntarily pulling away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because those who dare to team up with Chu Yu must be Direct Disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary Core Disciples have no chance at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And such Direct Disciples, ordinary people simply dare not provoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two Senior Brothers, don’t say that, Brother Lin is very powerful.\" Chu Yu quickly mediated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Powerful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Direct Disciples, upon hearing this, showed a trace of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How powerful can a Late Stage Two-star King be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan squinted his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn’t act, instead said to Chu Yu, \"You team up with them. I have other choices.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Lin Xuan turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally wanted to team up with Chu Yu because she was the only one he knew in the Elixir Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he’ll choose to act independently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because acting alone suits him better!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Xuan leave, Chu Yu sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this is also good, avoiding Lin Xuan having conflicts with the Direct Disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few Direct Disciples beside her are terrifyingly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lin Xuan were here, conflict would certainly break out, and Lin would suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is not the outcome Chu Yu wanted to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, two Senior Brothers, let’s team up.\" Chu Yu sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, others also quickly teamed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly three-person teams, and some with two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Lin Xuan seemed very peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because beside him, there weren’t any other disciples; he was alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This solo action instantly attracted the attention of the surrounding Martial Artists, and many disciples showed disdainful sneers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With his limited strength, he wants to act alone? Doesn’t he know how to spell ’death’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Entering like this is cannon fodder, ignore him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each disciple sneered, not taking Lin Xuan seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan remained composed, because he has great confidence in himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Lin Xuan, there was another solo actor from the Elixir Sect, the Direct Disciple, Dan Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also hadn’t teamed up with anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As well as Xiao Cheng from the Spirit Void Sect, and Ding Peng from Ziyang, acting alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, each group began to step forward to collect half a Jade Pendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan also received half a Jade Pendant, as big as a palm, intricately engraved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grasped the Jade Pendant, squinting his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because from the moment he obtained the Jade Pendant, countless unfriendly gazes surrounded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, these people had designs on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Lin Xuan sneered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these people are blind to their fate, he doesn’t mind sending them out of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the first trial is quite fair; it isn’t as if people enter the Youyue Forest directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, a vast teleportation array randomly teleports them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus preventing being targeted straight away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All disciples stood upon the huge array, light flashing beneath their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And ahead, the Red Robe middle-aged from the Shaking Light Sacred Land spoke aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The time for this first trial is a total of seven days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within these seven days, not only must you successfully seize others’ Tokens to form a complete pair of Jade Pendants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you must also deliver the Jade Pendant to that mountain within the specified time on the seventh day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he pointed into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the vast forest, there stands a towering mountain range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a Heavenly Pillar, it is a thousand feet tall and highly conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that’s the ultimate destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, you understand the rules, now let the first trial begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a command, the entire Valley lit up with the array’s glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, all disciples were teleported away, entering the Youyue Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light dimmed, and Lin Xuan appeared in the Youyue Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Longevity Technique circulated, quickly dissipating the dizziness caused by teleportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he began surveying the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area was old wood, lush foliage, and numerous Demon Beasts nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, aside from being cautious of other Martial Artists, one must also beware of Demon Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the dense forest, Lin Xuan noticed a vague mountain shadow in the far distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the final destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that gathering the complete Jade Pendant comes first, then other tasks can follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan examined his half of the Jade Pendant, then prepared to set off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a blue leopard suddenly leaped from the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was over two meters long, not large in size but possessed terrifying strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming killing aura twisted the entire Void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its paws easily ripped the Void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This turned out to be a Demon King, extremely powerful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan grunted coldly, throwing out a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The punch carried the icy Black Dragon aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low sound roared, wind swept all around, trees were cut in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Demon King cried out miserably, flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>",1142,"2026-06-06T00:47:34.302Z",1,"novelbin.me","2dc2448f92bd61b46cf8436b7f12f26301228e8270a92dd10925cba2f3ae1f57","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-1648","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-1646",1795,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finverse-sword-mad-god-cover.jpg"]