[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-inverse-sword-mad-god":3,"chapter-inverse-sword-mad-god-inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-617":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},1425518,1881,"Chapter 617 - 617 615 City Lord's Birthday Banquet","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-617",617,"\u003Cp>617: Chapter 615: City Lord’s Birthday Banquet 617: Chapter 615: City Lord’s Birthday Banquet Lin Xuan unleashed the Silent Annihilation Sword and finally broke through the attack of the Demon Cloud Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, he also destroyed the entire forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boundless darkness dissipated, revealing the scenery of the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man’s ephemeral visage also appeared beside Lin Xuan, but now it was exceptionally pale and extremely disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please spare my life, I will tell you who sent me!” The middle-aged man’s voice trembled, devoid of his earlier arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he looked nothing like an assassin, more like a homeless dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, I already know.” Lin Xuan’s expression was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blackwood Castle, wasn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the middle-aged man’s pupils shrank violently, a look of horror on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before he could say anything else, the Silent Annihilation Sword swung and quickly penetrated his chest, taking away all his vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this, all of the Dark Forest disappeared, and a purple-black seed fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seed was as big as a fist, covered with patterns like a purple cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That was close!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Red Divine Dragon heaved a sigh of relief, “Thankfully, the Demon Cloud Vine hadn’t fully matured, or else we might never have been able to escape.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Demon Cloud Vine…” Lin Xuan looked contemplative, then he took the seed into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This seed is still alive, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boy, what are you thinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t tell me you want to cultivate the Demon Cloud Vine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Red Divine Dragon was shocked, “I must warn you, the Demon Cloud Vine is very difficult to cultivate, and ordinary people simply cannot grow it successfully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, it’s too dangerous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a King who once cultivated one, only to be devoured by it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In ancient times, the Demon Cloud Vine represented disaster!” The Dark Red Dragon cautioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, I understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t use it recklessly without being sure,” said Lin Xuan, and then he put it into his Storage Belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having witnessed the peculiar energy of the Demon Cloud Vine, Lin Xuan was greatly shocked; just his power wasn’t enough currently to control the Demon Cloud Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe when he was stronger in the future, he could consider cultivating the Demon Cloud Vine again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s hurry, we don’t want to be late.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan called to the Snow White Monkey and the Dark Red Divine Dragon, and they quickly headed towards the City Lord Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the City Lord Mansion was still a place of song and dance, bustling with activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Nangong Sheng and Ma Rulong were extremely anxious in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan had not yet arrived, and Blackwood Mountain was already making things difficult for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Having often heard of the Holy Dragon Fighting Arena, seeing it today, both of you are indeed young heroes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where is the young genius who has ten consecutive victories?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, on such an important occasion as the City Lord’s birthday, why hasn’t he appeared?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does he not wish to come here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these words, many people frowned – the statement was sharp, with an undertone of provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, both Nangong Sheng and Ma Rulong’s eyelids twitched wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, how could that be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Lin wasn’t feeling well and went out for a rest; he will be back shortly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, is that so?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did he go to rest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top-grade elixirs from our Blackwood Family are very effective, they certainly could heal him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blackwood Mountain pressed the issue, knowing full well Lin Xuan wouldn’t possibly appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, Brother Lin will be fine shortly!” Ma Rulong spoke with a cold voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people from both sides argued, while those from the City Lord Mansion frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was their City Lord’s great birthday, and they had invited all the powers within Quicksand City; yet now someone dared not to come, which was essentially a slap in their face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, all the top powers had arrived, and a mere junior dared to be absent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was outright disregard for their City Lord Mansion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the young disciples, each one of them had a hostile look in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their cultivation was formidable, and they belonged to an age of boundless pride and arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, to see others lavish praise on another youth dissatisfied them greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated atop the grand hall, the old City Lord was surrounded by colorful clouds so dense his true form was obscured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, hearing the discussion below, he too put down his wine cup and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A somewhat oppressive aura dispersed, reverberating throughout the grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangong Sheng was shocked, realizing he had indeed disturbed the powerful City Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and swiftly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Youngster Nangong Sheng feels immensely fortunate to be invited by the City Lord Mansion today,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“and herewith presents a longevity gift, hoping the City Lord will find favor in it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A mere Fighting Arena, what sort of gift can you bring that would make the City Lord happy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridiculous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples of the Blackwood Family snickered, prompting a wave of echoing laughter around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangong Sheng’s expression remained unchanged, he stood with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were any other matter, he might indeed have been worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had absolute confidence in this gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Present it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A commanding voice rang out, and immediately an elder walked down, standing in the void, grasping the purple sandalwood box with his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reappeared, he was already above the grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beside the City Lord, the elder presented the box with utmost respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The City Lord received the sandalwood box and opened it slowly, his expression revealing astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a thousand-year-old Peach Seed, which I chanced upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope the City Lord likes it,” said Nangong Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, a thousand-year-old Peach Seed!” The crowd exclaimed in surprise, causing an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was known that Quicksand City had a peculiar climate, extremely lacking in water, making spiritual medicines here rare and mostly not aged long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand-year-old spiritual medicine seed was extremely rare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a Venerable might not possess such an item, and yet a mere Spirit Communication Realm youngster had presented such a significant gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding crowd marveled, their gaze towards Nangong Sheng and company changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of the Nangong Family were also taken aback, unaware of when exactly Nangong Sheng had come to possess such an extraordinary treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples of the Blackwood Family had darkened faces, having just mocked the other party for being unable to present anything worthwhile, only for Nangong Sheng to produce a thousand-year-old spiritual medicine seed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, they felt their faces burning, as if they had been slapped fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, it seems like a thousand-year-old spiritual medicine seed, and its spirit is full and exuberant, truly top-grade!” the City Lord exclaimed with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, the air that had originally been taut with tension relaxed, replaced by a gentle ambiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is indeed a generous gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your thoughtfulness is appreciated!” The City Lord’s demeanor had obviously warmed up a great deal, even wearing a slight smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again, the crowd was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving praise from the City Lord was extraordinarily difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this, only elders had ever seen such an attitude from the City Lord during their exchanges; the younger generation had never achieved such recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, Nangong Sheng had been lauded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young disciples present were incredibly shocked, especially the disciples of the Blackwood Family, whose faces darkened with dismay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, don’t think that by presenting a gift, you can escape the crime of disrespecting the City Lord!” Blackwood Mountain sneered with a touch of ferocity in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Xuan’s failure to attend the birthday banquet is a challenge and insult to the City Lord Mansion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was sharply piercing, escalating the conflict thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, silence descended upon the entire grand hall once more.\u003C\u002Fp>",1338,"2026-06-06T00:47:00.377Z",1,"novelbin.me","5a519bc48c896df3561bd45539a41b52bd9d5c4d5e76238927d38e54ae3ed4fb","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-618","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-616",1795,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finverse-sword-mad-god-cover.jpg"]