[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-inverse-sword-mad-god":3,"chapter-inverse-sword-mad-god-inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-711":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},1425712,1881,"Chapter 711: 709: Test of Will","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-711",711,"\u003Cp>Chapter 711: Chapter 709: Test of Will\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first trial had come to an end, and everyone’s points were tallied, with twelve points or more considered a pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the higher the points, the higher one’s ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the ranking, the more attention one would receive after entering the academy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Qingcheng ranked first, followed by Xiao Li and Shen Yaotian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan, with double nine points and without Bloodline Power, was ranked fourth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yaotian looked at Lin Xuan, snorted coldly, and his eyes were full of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the provocative gaze of the other party, Lin Xuan just shook his head slightly. As early as in the Sand Domain, Shen Yaotian was no longer a match for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the other party had entered the Venerable Realm now, he was still no match for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Bloodline Power, Lin Xuan believed that his Great Dragon Sword Soul could completely suppress it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, in Lin Xuan’s view, the other party’s eager provocation was purely a suicidal act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, now on to the second trial, the test of willpower!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the elder’s voice fell, immediately, half of the martial artists left the field dejectedly, having been defeated in the first trial, and could now only watch as spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan had not a single worry about the test of willpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called willpower meant the Martial Arts Heart, the ability to resist temptations, fear, and other emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a swordsman, Lin Xuan possessed Sword Intent, with a will far stronger than ordinary people, and he also had the Great Dragon Sword Soul, capable of obliterating all illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that very little could affect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the departure of the majority of the martial artists, the plaza suddenly became more comfortable and no longer crowded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From over a thousand candidates now only a little more than five hundred remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trial didn’t use light pillars but instead featured shimmering white jade platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each person had an Xuanyu Platform to themselves, then sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan discovered that the Xuanyu Platform was engraved with complex engravings, emanating a strange power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more than five hundred Xuanyu Platforms, combined with the underground Array, formed the second trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The second trial begins now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the voice dropped, Lin Xuan felt the space around him warp, and the surrounding scenes began to change wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, he found himself in the middle of a forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him, a masked man in black, wielding a longsword, charged rapidly towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword energy was vast, slashing towards Lin Xuan with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn’t flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword energy fell, passing through like smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that instant, Lin Xuan almost felt as if he had been cleaved, as if he could die at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such a realistic illusion!” he exclaimed internally. That last one had been too real, impossible to clearly distinguish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the pain was incredibly lifelike. Lin Xuan realized that if one’s willpower wasn’t firm, it was quite possible they might die right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, the scene shifted, and Lin Xuan began his next round of trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Xuan faced the challenge, the plaza itself began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Xuanyu Platforms glowed white, transporting the martial artists sitting on them off the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those transported had pale faces and looked terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding martial artists were shocked; they did not know what kind of trial these people had experienced, but judging by their condition, it must have been harrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the failed martial artists, the Official Disciples showed disdain, while the elders behind them just shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They can’t even withstand the first challenge; no matter how talented, such people are useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm, those few youngsters did well, passing almost instantaneously,” a red-robed old man said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he was paying attention to those few individuals with Bloodline Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That one with double nine points is also not bad, also passing instantly,” a White Robe old lady remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders watched, nodding incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Illusion Realm deepened bit by bit, and the difficulty rose sharply, causing many faces to reveal pained expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged on the Mystic Jade Platform, showing no reaction at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This greatly surprised those elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be that this youngster’s will is so steadfast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had never seen such a composed candidate, knowing even Murong Qingcheng and the others were furrowing their brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the test of the Illusion Realm, Lin Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, calm and collected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon-shaped Sword Energy coiled around him, slicing through those illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even some weaker illusions dissipated before they could reach Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan was like the bane of these illusions, not only unaffected but thoroughly vanquishing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That one with the double nine points, quite extraordinary!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders exclaimed in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Official Disciples, however, were astonished; they had all undergone the test of the Illusion Realm and knew it all too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a Martial Artist’s nightmare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at the end, they couldn’t distinguish whether it was the Illusion Realm or reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the other party seemed entirely unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Qingyang looked at Lin Xuan with a dark gaze, disbelieving that the other could maintain such calm indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at the next moment, a crisp sound shocked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just him, everyone was flabbergasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the elders’ eyes widened as if they had seen a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged glances, too astonished to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Mystic Jade Platform on which Lin Xuan sat suddenly cracked, as if forcefully cleaved apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was too shocking, as Martial Artists were unable to control their bodies upon entering the Illusion Realm, let alone split open the Mystic Jade Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, the Mystic Jade Platform was in pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be that the Illusion Realm had no effect on him?” the elders murmured disconcertedly, having never witnessed such an event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Illusion Realm was terrifying, not just for these young people but even those of the Venerable Realm with four or five layers would be affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strange, truly bizarre!” they pondered, unable to comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the Mystic Jade Platform shattered, Lin Xuan emerged from the Illusion Realm and upon learning what had happened, his expression turned somewhat grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, I should not have used the Great Dragon Sword Soul to attack,” Lin Xuan muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now worried about his results, as damaging the Mystic Jade Platform could affect the scoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, that, I’m not disqualified, am I?” Lin Xuan said with a certain unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders suppressed the astonishment in their hearts and scrutinized Lin Xuan intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, not at all; fellow, you’ve performed beyond our expectations!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young man, what’s your name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just happen to lack an apprentice, are you interested in joining my discipleship?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Junior Lin Xuan greets the elders.” Lin Xuan stood up, left the square, and spoke respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding Martial Artists were shocked; this was the first time they had seen the elders show such enthusiastic behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, many suspected that the elders themselves were under the influence of the Illusion Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Qingyang snorted coldly; as a Heavenly Pride, even he had not received such treatment, so what made this uninitiated youth deserving?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he looked at Lin Xuan with a hint of animosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more time passed, increasing numbers were transported out, their complexions pale and their demeanors weak, in poor condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, there were fewer and fewer people left in the square, until only a few figures remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the ones who had performed outstandingly in the first challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>",1284,"2026-06-06T00:47:01.496Z",1,"novelbin.me","dd868f6b9a7486c12a23bfa1313bf2ac405baefbf0ea2670e262585fb749f67e","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-712","inverse-sword-mad-god-chapter-710",1795,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finverse-sword-mad-god-cover.jpg"]