[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-inverse-sword-mad-god":3,"chapter-inverse-sword-mad-god-inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-236":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},1425187,1881,"Chapter 236 - 236 235 Slapped in the Face","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-236",236,"\u003Cp>236: Chapter 235 Slapped in the Face 236: Chapter 235 Slapped in the Face The Spiritual Girl, although not as instantly lethal as Zi Ye, resolved her opponent within two or three moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone was still in shock, the referee’s voice rang out once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next match, Lin Xuan versus Bi Jingshan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement flared in the crowd again, especially among the disciples from Xia Country, who looked expectantly at Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Country had only two participants in the finals, with Ouyang Changming’s strength clearly second tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Lin Xuan once again became the center of everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bi Jingshan was a somewhat plump young man, holding a semicircular scimitar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha ha, let me see just how sharp your Sword Intent really is!” Bi Jingshan spoke with a hint of arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone puzzled over his words, a blinding light burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pale yellow armor appeared on Bi Jingshan, shielding his vital areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xuan-grade treasure!” The crowd gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder he’s so arrogant, he has a Xuan-grade treasure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, let’s see what Lin Xuan does now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t believe he can break through a Xuan-grade treasure!” scoffed a disciple from Ying Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bi Jingshan, proud in his heart, had received the armor from an elder last night, specifically to fend off the terrifying attacks of Sword Intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could block the Sword Intent, wouldn’t Lin Xuan be at his mercy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was a Second Grade Rune Master, not to mention a Seventh Layer Martial Artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was somewhat confident in himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Xuan is in danger!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, let nothing happen to him!” The disciples from Xia Country looked on with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xuan-grade treasure armor?” Lin Xuan was astounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha ha!” Seeing this scene, Bi Jingshan laughed triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Xuan, without the threat of Sword Intent, you’re nothing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What an idiot!” Lin Xuan said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, you dare insult me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re looking for death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enraged, Bi Jingshan stomped, and his half-moon scimitar gleamed coldly as he swiftly swung it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t even need a sword to deal with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan took a horse stance and crouched slightly, inhaled deeply, and then threw a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if thunder had suddenly appeared, Thunder Light glittered everywhere, forming a twenty-meter-long Thunder Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On its body were golden scales, vivid and lifelike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar, the Thunder Dragon pounced towards Bi Jingshan, leaving a scorched trail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom-boom-boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Bi Jingshan was sent flying backward, screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The somewhat plump young man fell backwards on the ground, his body scorched, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You, you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bi Jingshan struggled to rise but spat out blood as soon as he opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd slightly shook their heads; it was clear he had internal injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the disciples from Ying Country—they looked as embarrassed as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped over their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, even without Sword Intent, Senior Brother Lin isn’t someone just anyone can contend with!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with a turtle shell, if you can’t withstand the force, it’s useless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples from Xia Country were greatly pleased and began to mock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, after Lin Xuan had mastered the Copper Thunder Pattern, his mere punch was not something that ordinary Sixth Level Practitioners could withstand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he had channeled his full Spiritual Power, cloaked in golden lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such power, not even an ordinary Seventh Realm Martial Artist could resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The competition continued, with nine strong competitors taking turns on the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowless’s injuries had mostly healed, likely due to taking some precious Elixir Pills and treatment from a Soul Fusion Realm Expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His opponent was Yan Bing from Rain Country, also a girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowless took the stage and immediately unleashed his Absolute Skill, disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Bing could only defend cautiously, encircling her surroundings with tiny water droplets, forming several thin water curtains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Death Dance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge black scythe suddenly appeared, carrying a fearsome aura, slashing towards Yan Bing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack crack crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water curtains in front of her shattered like mirrors, a dark blade striking Yan Bing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense force sent Yan Bing flying on the spot, landing to one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The winner, Shadowless!” The referee said expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd around grew uproarious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To raise a hand against such a beautiful girl, he truly was a madman!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples from Rain Country all had a cold look, staring fiercely at Shadowless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan’s eyes flickered as he sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Shadowless’s movement technique was formidable; ordinary people simply couldn’t catch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for Lin Xuan’s understanding of the Wind Emperor’s Sword and learning the Melt Wind Style, it would have been hard for him to defeat Shadowless in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The finals proceeded quickly, with most matches being decided within a few moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the first round was complete, and the second round continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right off the bat, Ouyang Changming faced Zi Ye, and many people sighed for Ouyang Changming inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was really unlucky to keep running into top-notch experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I concede.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ouyang Changming’s voice carried a hint of helplessness; he dared not fight Zi Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to suffer a Soul Attack, he probably wouldn’t be able to continue in the contest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was the battle between Yu Fei and Shadowless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd grew interested—they all wanted to see who else aside from Lin Xuan could counter Shadowless’s movement technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little girl, just concede graciously!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowless laughed coldly, disappearing from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge scythe suddenly appeared to the left of the Spiritual Girl, its black blade swiftly arcing through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue ribbon spun in the air, creating a force that pulled the blade off course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sea Heart Palm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swing of her hand, roaring waves surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadowless quickly disappeared again, blending into the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spiritual Girl snorted coldly, turning her body gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue ribbon in her hand emitted a faint light, and from her as the center, waves surged out in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like thousands of horses galloping, the speed reached the pinnacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the entire arena, everywhere was marked by the waves, giving Shadowless no place to hide; his body was shaken out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Infinite Sea!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spiritual Girl’s palm emanated a blue light, forming a beam that struck Shadowless and sent him flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Fei wins!” the judge loudly declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd’s gaze towards the Spiritual Girl once again became one of awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she lacked Lin Xuan’s sharp Sword Intent, the Spiritual Girl’s strength was beyond doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, besides Lin Xuan, she was the only one who had defeated Shadowless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Zi Ye and Lin Xuan successively took the stage, both defeating their opponents with a single move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the second round passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day later, the fifth round passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that time, these competitors had their wins and loses, but only three maintained a perfect record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were Lin Xuan, Zi Ye, and Yu Fei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three had battled all the way here, decisively without defeats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sixth round commenced, and the matches progressed swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan faced Shadowless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The judge’s voice rang out, momentarily stunning the crowd, who then turned their gaze toward the two on the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is Sword Intent going to appear again?” disciples from Xia Country eagerly anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first five rounds, Lin Xuan hadn’t used his Sword Intent, which left them somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they would get to see Sword Intent once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!” Shadowless looked at Lin Xuan, his gaze filled with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was this young man before him that had inflicted serious injuries on him causing him to be unable to perform at his best in today’s finals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, a surge of hatred welled up in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sword Intent, huh?” Shadowless sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning from yesterday’s lesson, he, like the corpulent youth, donned Xuan-grade armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against such a defense, Sword Intent could no longer cut through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the enhancement of Sword Intent, Lin Xuan was someone he no longer feared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sway of his body, Shadowless disappeared from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>",1351,"2026-06-06T00:46:41.017Z",1,"novelbin.me","da5408f94a44c7bbe172b3c8134eae1a4565ce42afb366399766cf45f15abe69","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-237","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-235",1795,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finverse-sword-mad-god-cover.jpg"]