[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-sword-god-of-the-universe":3,"chapter-the-sword-god-of-the-universe-the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-403":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Sword God of the Universe",{"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},1072254,1385,"Chapter 403 - 403 403","the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-403",403,"\u003Cp>Chapter 403: 403 Chapter 403: 403 “Hehe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Peak Master Zhao Qi still has confidence in North Peak, shall we begin this Double Mountain Tournament?” Hu Yang chuckled as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the three contestants from North Peak, Hu Yang was well-acquainted with all of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yong and Wen Yu were in the Late Dao Spirit Realm, and their strength was fairly good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Duan Lin was only in the Middle Dao Spirit Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that North Peak had already lost one round before the battle had even begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Hu Yang felt no pressure at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this Double Mountain Tournament, by defeating North Peak again, South Peak would achieve a three-time consecutive victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about it felt exhilarating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s start!” Zhao Qi said expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delaying was not a solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was to come would eventually come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During the last Double Mountain Tournament, South Peak defeated North Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, in this Double Mountain Tournament, let South Peak’s students take the disadvantage and fight first,” Hu Yang declared with undeniable pride, “Bao Lei, you represent South Peak and fight first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Yang said this to Bao Lei, who was standing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” After Bao Lei responded, she turned and flew down from the high platform to the square below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our South Peak contestant has taken the field, Peak Master Zhao Qi, it’s your turn to send out a contestant from North Peak!” Hu Yang’s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked toward Zhao Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Yong, you go first!” Zhao Qi didn’t respond to Hu Yang but instead directed Lu Yong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” Lu Yong accepted the order, leaped down from the high platform, and stood opposite Bao Lei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qi’s decision to send Lu Yong first was well-considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the North Peak students under fifty, Lu Yong was the most powerful Martial Artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sending out Lu Yong first provided the greatest chance of securing a win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Zhao Qi knew that sending Lu Yong first had both advantages and disadvantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about the following two matches?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they lost the first match, there would be no need to continue with the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, the focus was on winning the first match!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Peak Master Zhao Qi, Lu Yong must be the strongest among your three from North Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By sending him first, what’s your plan for the remaining two matches?” Hu Yang asked with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was somewhat familiar with all three contestants and knew that Lu Yong’s strength was formidable among those in the Late Dao Spirit Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>North Peak’s Wen Yu, although also at the Late Dao Spirit Realm level, was still somewhat behind Lu Yong in strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Peak Master Hu Yang, let’s not waste words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I decide the order of contestants for North Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t need to worry about it!” Zhao Qi replied dismissively after glancing at Hu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha…what Peak Master Zhao Qi said is true; I was being nosy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well then, let the battle begin!” Hu Yang laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up on the platform, the other elders also watched Lu Yong and Bao Lei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They murmured quietly among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These elders knew that in this Double Mountain Tournament, North Peak was likely to be defeated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to South Peak, North Peak was truly at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few breaths later, the battle between Bao Lei and Lu Yong officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were wielding Magic Artifacts and quickly engaged in fierce combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As warriors in the Late Dao Spirit Realm, every move they made was immensely powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two types of Martial Arts Light Halos filled the space, emitting terrifying sonic booms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within that area, black lines sporadically appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the North Peak student crowd, Jing Yan watched the battle intently without diverting her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Lu Yong and Bao Lei were warriors in the Late Dao Spirit Realm, and their strengths were not much different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To determine the winner, it would likely take a considerable amount of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Yong, as our strongest under-fifty North Peak student, will surely win this battle!” a North Peak student quietly said next to Jing Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But that Bao Lei is not the strongest under-fifty student from South Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Lu Yong defeats Bao Lei, our chances in the next two matches are still slim,” another student shook his head and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Peak Master’s strategy is correct!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we lose the first battle, we can directly concede the next two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Winning the first match can also inspire Sister Wen Yu and Brother Wu Zhi!” another person analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, Brother Lu Yong is going to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bao Lei can’t hold on much longer!” someone said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Yan’s eyes flickered slightly as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yong’s strength was indeed superior to Bao Lei’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they fought for a length of time, Bao Lei began to fall back steadily, seemingly unable to hold on much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps in terms of martial arts mastery and the Magic Artifacts on hand, Bao Lei was not inferior to Lu Yong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Bao Lei’s Primordial Energy was clearly a notch below Lu Yong’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After fighting for a lengthened duration, Bao Lei’s Primordial Energy began to falter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the Martial Arts she displayed no longer possessed the initial sharpness and dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lu Yong’s Martial Arts continued boldly and powerfully, growing more vigorous as the battle went on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a loud crash, Bao Lei was finally knocked flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Lu Yong was still not the slightest bit relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Bao Lei had been sent flying, she was not yet defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yong knew all too well the dangers in such battles; a single oversight could lead to unforeseeable consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Bao Lei’s strength was somewhat inferior, the gap was not that large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving her any opportunity might lead to his defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an experienced Martial Artist, Lu Yong keenly understood the peril in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bao Lei was propelled more than ten meters away, her breath halted, and she took a deep breath, her Primordial Energy surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaped into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I concede!” Seeing the Sword Light activated by Lu Yong sweeping toward her once again, Bao Lei’s expression changed dramatically, and she hastily conceded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not conceding would be pointless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Lu Yong’s strength, Bao Lei understood continuing the fight would inevitably lead to defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Bao Lei’s concession, Lu Yong finally stopped attacking and retracted the released Primordial Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lu Yong is amazing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tsk tsk…truly lives up to his reputation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deservedly one of the top-level Martial Artists among the Inner Court Students!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That Sword Light, if it had merely swept over me, would’ve likely killed me instantly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first match, Brother Lu Yong has defeated Brother Bao Lei!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>North Peak has taken the lead in one round!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The many spectating Martial Artists around them all watched the scene between Lu Yong and Bao Lei with immense excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of them also knew both Lu Yong and Bao Lei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the North Peak student crowd, however, the atmosphere wasn’t much cheerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although North Peak had won the first round, what next?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strongest, Lu Yong, had already fought, and he had no opportunity to fight again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1198,"2026-06-03T10:25:51.818Z",1,"novelbin.me","298d93a8380b6e7d4af5527b0c175b3a34c0e7c57d1705beedc13e1f2b486821","the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-404","the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-402",2108,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-sword-god-of-the-universe-cover.jpg"]