[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi":3,"chapter-douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Douluo: The Exiled Immortal Descends, Sword and Wine Slay the Gods",{"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},1550380,2014,"Chapter 15: The Sword Lacks Killing Intent — Registering at the Grand Spirit Arena, A Single Slash to Instant Victory","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo withdrew their gazes and began to discuss official matters with Xue Qinghe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young master, this year's new students at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy are extremely impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yu Tianheng, who has the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul from two years ago has already become the captain of the Heaven Dou Imperial Battle Team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has led his six team members to a record of twenty consecutive victories in the Heaven Dou Imperial City Great Spirit Arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you intend to control the Heaven Dou Empire in the future, it would be best to establish connections with these young prodigies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe nodded coldly, silent for a long moment before speaking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inform the Academy's Board of Education.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's someone I want to enroll into the Imperial Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porcupinefish and Snake Lance exchanged a glance, each seeing helplessness in the other's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master was really that concerned about this youth named Li Zhexian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy had turned him down more than once, yet he was still going out of his way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't something they could say aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both responded respectfully,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight spread like salt across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of his courtyard, Li Zhexian stood, the Qinglian Sword in his hand carving out streak after streak of razor-sharp sword light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was far too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far too sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade, three fingers wide and three feet six inches long, was wielded with such fluidity that it became a curtain of steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old locust tree in the courtyard rustled violently under the disturbance of sword qi, shedding leaves in cascades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—! Swish—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rays of chilling sword light flashed like a storm in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every strike—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unerringly pierced a falling leaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Li Zhexian stopped moving and stood straight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qinglian Sword in his hand was adorned with countless pierced leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the leaves that had just been falling to the ground had actually landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If an outsider had seen this scene, they'd have been scared stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Zhexian frowned, dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the Qinglian Sword, starlight flowing along its edge, reflecting his slightly furrowed brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something's not right…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My sword grows sharper by the day, but it feels like it's missing something…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he fell into deep thought—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meow—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp yowl echoed from beyond the courtyard wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian instinctively turned his head—and saw two wildcats, one chasing the other, leaping up onto the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one being chased suddenly turned around, bared its fangs, arched its back, and pounced with a swipe of its claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dominant cat's neck was instantly slashed open, blood beading out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's gaze froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of insight struck his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally knew what his sword was lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current comprehension, he already understood the three realms of the sword:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lower sword cuts others. The middle sword cuts oneself. The upper sword cuts the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creation of his Yaoguang Sword had let him steal a sliver of starlight—touching upon the realm of the upper sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had forgotten the foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sword… is a weapon of slaughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian murmured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need more actual combat, where blood is shed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian arrived at a massive structure in the southeast corner of the Heaven Dou Imperial City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The building resembled the Roman Colosseum from his past life—an oval-shaped arena constructed from blocks of yellow stone, its walls weathered and cracked by time, stained with the marks of blood and battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of enormous archways, like the ribs of a beast, were neatly aligned across the arena's four towering levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is the Grand Spirit Arena of the Heaven Dou Imperial City…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And instantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tidal wave of noise rushed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust swirled in the foul air, mingling with the stench of blood and sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouts came from every direction—the roars of combatants, the screams of the crowd, and the explosions of Spirit Abilities colliding—all blending into a cacophonous frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning the arena, all he saw was chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blood-stained dueling platform stood in the center, where Spirit Masters were locked in brutal combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the stands, people waved their arms wildly, faces twisted in hysteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of excitement lit up in his dark eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He squeezed his way to the registration desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to sign up for a Spirit Duel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For his alias, he chose the name: \"Sword Wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An iron badge was was pinned to his chest, representing his rank\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Grand Spirit Arena, victory or defeat earned points, which allowed participants to rise through badge ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ranks, from low to high, were: Iron, Copper, Silver, Gold, and Purple-Gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the rank, the stronger the opponents, and the greater the rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian picked a faceless mask—one without any features—and donned it before heading straight to the betting area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laid out all his remaining wealth—three gold spirit coins—on the betting table in a neat line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Betting on the 8 PM and 9 PM matches—'Sword Wine' wins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having done all that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian left the Grand Spirit Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had agreed to grill meat with Xue Qinghe later. There was no rush to return just yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, and night arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Backstage at the Grand Spirit Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian stood with his arms crossed, leaning lazily against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coldly watched injured fighters walking past—some bleeding from the face, others limping, their bodies wrapped like mummies, black-red blood soaking through the coarse bandages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They always said Spirit Masters held high status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the Grand Spirit Arena, Spirit Masters were barely a step above beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood and brutality ruled here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon enough—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was 8:00 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian had little fame, so when the announcer called his match, his entrance earned no applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his opponent was a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer shouted at the top of his lungs, voice shaking with excitement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, give your warmest welcome to… Fierce Wolf!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fierce Wolf has already won four consecutive one-on-one Spirit Duels!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he wins tonight's match against 'Sword Wine,' it will mark his fifth straight victory—and a promotion to Copper Badge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian calmly watched his opponent step onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hulking, shirtless man, whose scarred face was tattooed with a snarling blood wolf—his presence was as vicious as his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the featureless mask staring at him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man grinned, revealing crimson-stained teeth, and made a throat-slitting gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His taunt whipped the crowd into a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They screamed, their voices crazed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fierce Wolf! Tear him apart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I bet one gold coin on Fierce Wolf—he damn well better win!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That 'Sword Wine' guy is obviously a rookie! I put everything I had on Fierce Wolf—plus borrowed three coins! He has to win!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fierce Wolf, shred Sword Wine into pieces!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere burned hotter than a forge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer raised his voice and declared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let the Spirit Duel… begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly stepped off the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the crowd roared louder and louder—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce Wolf's Spirit Power surged. His already massive body swelled with muscle, arms sprouting coarse, gray-blue fur. Fangs protruded from a face twisted with bloodlust, and his eyes gleamed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Spirit Rings—one white, one yellow—rose beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a savage roar, he lunged toward Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian remained still, unmoving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like he was frozen in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience, expecting to see blood and entrails fly in all directions, howled even more wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Fierce Wolf closed to within a meter of Li Zhexian—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single arc of sword light flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, even the dim oil lamps within the Grand Spirit Arena seemed to darken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce Wolf halted mid-step, his pupils contracting to needlepoints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin red line—finer than a hair—quietly opened across his throat…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Read Advance Chapters at https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fc\u002FReadJin\u003C\u002Fp>",1349,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","7c630791344eb13956296a5296200537a634937fb234d810fcff2548a6e407ab","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-16","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-14",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]