[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-inverse-sword-mad-god":3,"chapter-inverse-sword-mad-god-inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-677":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},1425678,1881,"Chapter 677 - 677 675 The Strongest Defense","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-677",677,"\u003Cp>677: Chapter 675: The Strongest Defense 677: Chapter 675: The Strongest Defense The following contests progressed swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each battle was remarkably thrilling, drawing nonstop shrieks from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark-skinned youth had formidable defenses, no one could break through, so he easily won his match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue wore a murderous look, unleashing a terrifying Thunder and Fire Light that immediately left his opponent gravely injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yaotian was like the Star Battle God, with one hundred and eight Star Halos radiating around him, defeating his opponent with equal ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day later, six matches concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with them, the six finalists were decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six were Lin Xuan, the Golden-haired Youth, the dark-skinned youth, Zhu Yue, Shen Yaotian, and the last was Heimu Ya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exerting his full strength, Heimu Ya barely managed to triumph over his opponent and secured a spot among the top six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six masters each commanded their side, each emanating tremendously powerful auras, leaving the hundred thousand Martial Artists merely looking up in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These six were too powerful, undoubtedly the pinnacle of the younger generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Lin Xuan attracted the most attention because he was the only one who had slain a Heavenly Pride with a single move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were even rumors that he had successfully condensed a Martial Soul, putting him above all others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other five victorious geniuses also cast their gaze towards Lin Xuan, their eyes brimming with fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no helping it, for the strength Lin Xuan had shown was the most mysterious; nobody knew what Realm he had achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mystery was the most terrifying thing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the second round of the competition began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First up were Shen Yaotian and Heimu Ya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the previous round, Heimu Ya had struggled mightily to claim victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yaotian, on the other hand, had defeated his opponent with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, this battle appeared to have no suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the outcome was just as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Arena, Heimu Ya was tense, Spiritual Energy surging through him as towering trees sprung up around him, occupying most of the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the shadow of a vast black tree swayed, rustling like an unparalleled demon, fearsome and terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Shen Yaotian scoffed disdainfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His one hundred and eight Star Halos shone brilliantly, and with a wave of his hand, the overflowing Spiritual Energy coalesced into gigantic stars that fell from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each star, blazing with intense flames and massive in size, plummeted downwards with great speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, they shattered the various demonic trees on the Arena and the colossal shadow of the black tree was struck, fading considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heimu Ya looked as though he had been struck by lightning, his face turning an ashen white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in a terrified scream, he dared not continue the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just one blow, his Martial Soul Embryo had been injured, and if he continued to fight, his Martial Soul might very well shatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his Martial Soul Embryo was destroyed, he would lose the opportunity to advance to the Venerable Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t take that risk and could only concede.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd of one hundred thousand spectators was taken aback; they hadn’t expected one of the Sha Domain Geniuses to concede so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heimu Ya was pale, wishing he could hide in a crevasse in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he truly did not dare to continue the fight, and could only leave the Arena to the sound of jeers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan smirked and shook his head; not accounting for strength, with Heimu Ya’s cowardly heart alone, he couldn’t become a true powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a person is not worthy to be his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first match ended quickly, and soon the second match began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contestants of this battle were the Golden-haired Youth and the Dark-skinned Youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although these two were new faces in Quicksand City, their formidable strength had already conquered the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden-haired Youth was shrouded in mystery, a single howl could injure a Heavenly Pride; such combat power was truly defiant of the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark-skinned Youth was even more remarkable, his strong defense was like that of a Top Treasure, impenetrable by anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even some of the older experts analyzed that such a defense was probably extremely strong; under the Venerable Realm, it might be very difficult for anyone to break through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One possessed heaven-defying combat power, and the other had strong defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would emerge victorious in their clash?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was what everyone was looking forward to the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden-haired Youth still remained silent, standing there like a cold Golden War God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the aura emanating from him grew even stronger, his Golden Light dazzling, as if it would pierce through the Void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark-skinned Youth revealed his snow-white teeth, smiling in a very eerie manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps sensing the strength of his opponent, the Golden-haired Youth’s glow became more radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those golden gleams intertwined in the air, forming an imposing and extraordinary Lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark-skinned Youth still flashed his snow-white teeth as Spiritual Energy surged around him, forming Mysterious Runes that clung to his dark skin,“Ancient Rune!” an elder powerhouse exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such runes were handed down from antiquity and contained immeasurable energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had almost been lost to time, and it was unexpected that one would appear on a youth today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ancient Rune, this person is indeed very strong!” Lin Xuan sat inside the resting room, watching the arena, his brow slightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally knew the power of Ancient Runes, having seen such things in Lord of Wine’s possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, due to insufficient cultivation at the time, he was unable to comprehend them, so Lord of Wine did not pass them on to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But anything used by Lord of Wine was definitely not ordinary!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of these Ancient Runes could only be imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Void, the magnificent Lion formed entirely of Energy transformed into a stream of Golden Light, rushing forward at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed was too fast; the crowd could hardly see clearly, only a surge of light moving rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Void trembled, Wind and Thunder roared, as if torn apart by a pair of ruthless hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the phantom of the fierce Lion arrived in front of the Dark-skinned Youth, roaring ferociously and swiftly striking down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heaven-shaking sound echoed in all directions, followed by flashes of Golden Light, transforming into the purest Energy, enveloping the entire arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HAHAHA, useless!”The Dark-skinned Youth laughed loudly, like a giant with his hands up to heaven, tearing apart the Golden Light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his body, the Ancient Engravings flickered, conjuring Mysterious Power, blocking all the Golden Light outside his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a terrifying attack hadn’t caused him any harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People gasped in amazement at the Absolute Defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could the match continue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible to breach the defense, let alone injure the opponent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan was also surprised; the defense of the Dark-skinned Youth was indeed too formidable, absolutely the strongest in the Venerable Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the arena, the Dark-skinned Youth laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stomped his foot, charging out like a black Demon Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled, as though an earthquake had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for the arena being infused with Venerable Power, it would have turned into dust by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the entire arena still shook unceasingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he arrived in front of the Golden-haired Youth, unleashing a right fist like an Earth Demon Bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Mountain and Sea-like force gushed out, instantly emptying the air in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The punch was terrifyingly powerful, purely a physical force, yet even so, a Heavenly Pride would not dare to resist it head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden-haired Youth was sent flying skywards, trembling non-stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out an enraged roar, unleashing a sonic attack.\u003C\u002Fp>",1295,"2026-06-06T00:47:00.791Z",1,"novelbin.me","60270d091187f585df0bffee2903f8b7d9487abba80a2253a4c4d3c686d2994a","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-678","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-676",1795,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finverse-sword-mad-god-cover.jpg"]