[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-inverse-sword-mad-god":3,"chapter-inverse-sword-mad-god-inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-43":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},1424894,1881,"Chapter 43 - 43 42 Guidance","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>43: Chapter 42 Guidance 43: Chapter 42 Guidance He Shaobing retreated in horror, but Lin Xuan’s sword was faster than his speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant flash of red light sped by, swift as lightning, leaving spectators astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time everyone came to their senses, they found Lin Xuan’s Red Flame Greatsword pointed at He Shaobing’s chest, ready to pierce his heart with a mere exertion of force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And He Shaobing, pale-faced and paralyzed by fear, dared not move a muscle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a swift sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What precise control!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among the top hundred experts in the Martial Arts Arena, this display of combat drew a collective gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan’s strength surpassed their expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much confidence did it take to aim straight for the heart, such a vital part?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is known, killing within the sect, especially someone like He Shaobing who is likely to become an Inner Sect Disciple, is expressly forbidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Lin Xuan dared to strike at the opponent’s heart during their spar, indicating he had full confidence in his control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such speed and force, to suddenly hold back without the slightest error, the onlooking disciples knew they couldn’t do the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, I lost…” a disheartened He Shaobing admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan sheathed his Red Flame Greatsword and stepped out of the array flags in the Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your swordsmanship isn’t bad, but your grasp on timing needs work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should get more real combat practice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” He Shaobing blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Lin Xuan giving him advice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scratching his head, He Shaobing realized Lin Xuan was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rarely hunted Fierce Beasts or sparred with sect mates, spending most of his time cultivating alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, very much,” He Shaobing said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your strength is definitely enough to rank in the top 100.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was too impulsive this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Top 100?” Lin Xuan asked, “What top 100?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really don’t know why you were fighting me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s because of this.” Xiao Wei, the plump young man, stepped forward and handed Lin Xuan a register.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Outer Door Ranking.” Lin Xuan took it curiously and quickly scanned through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranked first was a disciple named Shangguan Liuyun; following him were Jiang Yulong, Duan Fei, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan found his own name in the 100th position and then He Shaobing’s at 101, and it all became clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This ranker’s insight is quite sharp; I really overestimated myself!” He Shaobing joked about himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing, don’t worry about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trusting yourself is never wrong,” Lin Xuan said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He certainly didn’t think his strength was only that of the 100th position; his goal was first place!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” Both He Shaobing’s and Xiao Wei’s eyes widened in disbelief, seemingly taken aback by Lin Xuan’s disregard for the rankings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hesitant, they didn’t speak further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re welcome to spar with me anytime,” Lin Xuan said, patting He Shaobing on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, He Shaobing was taken aback, then replied joyfully, “Sure, next time I will have improved!” After saying this, he left with his friend Xiao Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shaobing, this Lin Xuan seems different from the others,” Xiao Wei remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I have a feeling he’s not as simple as just a hundredth ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really hope someone breaks this curse of the rankings!” He Shaobing’s eyes were filled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectating youths who had seen that Lin Xuan was modest in victory and even offered pointers to his opponent began to view him in a different light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from the sneering disciples of the Three Great Forces, those unaffiliated disciples felt a mysterious respect for Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Xuan, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m Guan Yunfei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder if I could have a spar with you,” not long after, another disciple challenged him, and Lin Xuan gladly accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, actual combat was indeed a faster way to improve than isolated cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Guan Yunfei, many more disciples sought to spar with Lin Xuan for two reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, Lin Xuan’s swordsmanship was truly skillful, providing valuable learning in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, his precision meant they didn’t have to fear injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a day had passed, and Lin Xuan had fought over a dozen young men one-on-one, ending up resting in the Martial Arts Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was setting in the west, and the afterglow cast a golden veil over the Martial Arts Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Xuan, are you even human?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re like a monster, fighting so many battles and not getting tired at all!” Guan Yunfei said enviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, we’re all exhausted, but you’re acting as if nothing happened!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan just smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Longevity Technique began to reveal its formidable power when he broke through to the Fifth Spiritual Vein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his cultivation was still at the Fifth Level of Pulse Condensing, the amount of Spiritual Power he contained was double that of an ordinary Fifth-Order Spirit Warrior, even more than an average disciple of the same rank, which greatly extended his endurance in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Xuan, how about another round tomorrow?” The youths asked with faces full of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, no problem.” Lin Xuan promptly agreed, as he was just looking to practice his Instant Shadow Step to the Great Achievement Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the glowing sunset, these youths quickly ran towards their living quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the day of the Inner Sect selection approached, fewer disciples went to the Task Hall for missions, giving Chen Dazheng some rare leisure time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, I really envy those who can enter the Inner Sect!” Chen Dazheng began to organize his materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuse me, senior brother, may I post a task?” A timid voice sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” The voice was so soft that Chen Dazheng didn’t hear it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, sorry, I would like to post a task.” The voice was louder this time, but still buzzed like a mosquito.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Dazheng turned around with a helpless expression, only to see a young girl standing in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had jet-black long hair, eyes like jewels, and her fair little face was blushing with shyness, presenting a fragile and helpless sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, you can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What task would you like to post?” Chen Dazheng seemed to have never seen such a delicate disciple and couldn’t help but take a second glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl shyly lowered her head and murmured, “My longsword is broken, and I need it repaired.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she handed over her longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Dazheng glanced at the sword and then said, “Why don’t you leave it here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll post the task for you and notify you when it’s repaired, but there will be a handling fee and task charge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah?” The girl seemed surprised that it would be so complicated, and she replied in a soft voice, “Then, never mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl gently placed the longsword back and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, wait a minute!” Chen Dazheng sighed, quickly wrote down a line on a piece of paper, and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you want your longsword repaired, go find him; in the entire Outer Door, probably only he can fix your weapon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl took the note, glanced at it with curiosity, saw that it mentioned an Outer Disciple’s accommodation, thanked him, and left with her head down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noon, with the sun directly overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan was not at the Martial Arts Arena today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to digest the gains from the past few days of cultivation and test the results of his progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First was the Thunder Move Sword Technique: the First Level had reached the Great Achievement Realm, and the Second Layer had achieved the Small Success Realm and would soon reach Great Success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lonely Mountain Sword Technique had reached Perfection, as had Instant Shadow Step and the Golden Jade Body Tempering Technique at the Perfect Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just the power of his flesh, he could now completely overpower a Fifth-Order Spirit Warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good, his martial arts techniques were almost perfected, and the next step would be to break through to the Sixth-tier of Muculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan’s eyes brimmed with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock, knock, knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of deep knocks on the door sounded, breaking the silence of the small house.\u003C\u002Fp>",1355,"2026-06-06T00:46:40.739Z",1,"novelbin.me","8ccc136f3aa47fefdb429dc09ef3356366a6c6ccbfb3f72801aabadf4444f3e1","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-44","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-42",1795,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finverse-sword-mad-god-cover.jpg"]