[{"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-220":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},1550735,2014,"Chapter 220 - 220 – Keeping the Five-Year Promise! The Spirit Hall Orders Salas to Test Li Zhexian’s Strength","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-220",220,"\u003Cp>Li Zhexian, Huo Wushuang, and Huo Wu turned toward the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the far end of the long street, two figures wrapped in violent wind-attributed Spirit Power came hurtling toward Fragrant Pavilion like twin tornado dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The winds howled madly, whipping up clouds of dust that blotted out the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pedestrians cried out and scattered in panic, retreating to the sides of the avenue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the two figures had traversed the hundreds of meters separating them from the pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian!\" ×2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their twin shouts pierced the rushing wind, carrying unrestrained excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their speed only increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the storm arrived before the pavilion doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watching crowd staggered backward under the force of the wind, exclaiming in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As laughter rang out, the wind-attribute Spirit Power dissipated, dispersing into a refreshing breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two young men landed side by side and threw their arms around Li Zhexian in a fierce embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian, five years have passed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian, I missed you terribly these past five years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warmth surged through Li Zhexian's chest. Exhaling softly, he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xiaotian, Brother Wuyu—five years apart, and I've missed you both as well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped back. Eyes met—each rimmed faintly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, they had been barely more than youths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five years… to them, it had felt an age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first sight of reunion, that brotherhood still burned bright, undiminished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Wushuang, Junior Sister Huo Wu—five years gone, yet you both look well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Wuyu and Feng Xiaotian turned to greet the Blazing team with broad smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even from afar, I could hear Brother Wuyu and Brother Xiaotian's laughter. Your Spirit Power has clearly advanced—congratulations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Tianheng and the Heaven Dou Battle Team strode forward, every step firm and confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling quickened their pace, coming up to Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn't you tell us sooner?\" Dugu Yan scolded lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We could have come earlier to help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the bright, youthful faces before him, full of vigor and warmth, Li Zhexian's smile deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for help. Today I host the banquet — you are all my honored guests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In moments, the space before Fragrant Pavilion was filled with an assembly of dazzling young geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passersby couldn't help but stop and stare, whispering in amazement at the legendary Lord Sword Wine's popularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a shadowed corner of the street—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So elegant—white robes, sword at his side, radiant as ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xin stood with hands clasped behind his back, his sharp eyes softening with a faint, almost imperceptible admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian is always like this…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong clutched a small clay sword in her hand, gazing dazedly at the white-robed youth surrounded by friends. Her voice was barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xin's white brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rongrong, go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa Sword, I…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xin said gently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if he once said you would go your separate ways, you still stood beside him in the battle at the Pope's Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what, that makes you friends. Zhexian is not one to bear grudges.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong's delicate face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xin flicked his sleeve lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, invisible current of energy swept her from the alley corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her feet landed upon a wisp of unseen sword qi—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and in the blink of an eye, she stood before Fragrant Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheerful laughter of Huo Wushuang, Feng Wuyu, and the others fell silent at her sudden appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes turned subtle—then all, almost in unison, glanced toward Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew well enough the story between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's precious daughter and Brother Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian sensed the faint trace of sword qi still lingering in the air and looked toward the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw the white-robed swordsman there, he bowed deeply from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sharp sword sense… you're but one step from the Fifth Realm of Sword Dao.\" Chen Xin nodded slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then his form dissolved into a wisp of sword qi, fading into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian withdrew his gaze and turned to face Ning Rongrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After five years apart, she seemed colder, more poised — yet the trace of nervous hesitation in her eyes remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome. Five years apart — have you been well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong froze, then realized he was speaking to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her clear eyes shimmered with unshed tears as she nodded — once, twice, then again, more emphatically, afraid he might think her insincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… I've been well, Brother Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint tension in the air suddenly eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet before they could speak further—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air along the long street suddenly turned a few degrees colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of young women approached, their ice-blue dresses fluttering like lotus petals blooming from a frozen pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of young women in ice-blue dresses appeared, walking gracefully like lotuses blooming upon a frozen lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At their head, the leading girl's eyes trembled slightly when they fell upon the gathering before Fragrant Pavilion—and especially on the white-robed young man standing at its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shui Bing'er, of the Tianshui Team, here to keep the five-year promise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as Shui Bing'er maintained her reserved composure, her younger sister Shui Yue'er had already pulled Xue Wu along, laughing as they ran straight into the group around Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Li Zhexian most, however, was the arrival of one more unexpected guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ji… Brother Ji…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar's voice cracked slightly as he licked his dry lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked a little worse for wear—out of place among these shining geniuses,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a trace of unease and self-consciousness clouding his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oscar? How did you know about the five-year promise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back in the Northern Regions… Brother Ji, when you spoke with Miss Shui Bing'er and the others—I… I happened to overhear…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar's gaze flicked briefly to Ning Rongrong standing nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Ji, as long as you're safe, that's enough for me…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bit his lip, turning to leave—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—but Li Zhexian's arm swept around his shoulders, pulling him back into the group with an easy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're here, you're a friend. Just keep calling me Brother Ji.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar's eyes reddened as he nodded fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wushuang and Feng Xiaotian exchanged amused looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian, when did you pick up the name 'Brother Ji'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A name from the Northern Regions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, once the wine's poured, I'll tell you all the story properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Looking forward to it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the envious gazes of the onlookers lining the street, the entire group — young heroes and beauties alike — entered Fragrant Pavilion together in high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they reached the doorway, Li Zhexian suddenly seemed to recall something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted Yu Tianheng and Feng Wuyu on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, entertain everyone for a moment, would you? The dishes need a bit more time. I'll be right back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and strode quickly back toward the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a stunning young woman with golden hair appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian exhaled softly in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xue'er — you're finally here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes glimmered with mirth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could I miss your promise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I didn't come, who would pay for your wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Fragrant Pavilion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian hosted his friends—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the long-awaited five-year promise finally fulfilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the gates of Heaven Dou City,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>storytellers and Spirit Masters streamed into the city,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their chatter filled with the same name—Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, within the Heaven Dou City branch of the Spirit Hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>amid incense smoke and dim candlelight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Platinum Bishop Salas slowly opened his clouded eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has news of Li Zhexian's return reached the Holy City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Bishop — carrier birds have brought letters. A sacred decree has been sent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he unfolded the sealed letter, Salas muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Li Zhexian is hosting a banquet for those rebellious Spirit Masters from five years ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh… the boy still doesn't know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seal broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Salas lowered his gaze to read — and his murky eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By decree of His Holiness the Pope—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Platinum Bishop Salas is to lead the Heaven Dou City branch of the Spirit Hall\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and test Li Zhexian's strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Salas's head snapped up in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did… did any Elders come with this order?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Bishop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old bishop's gnarled hands trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The letter slipped from his grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They want me to test Li Zhexian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1431,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","d81495b1727c382d4f58b402a54f536f284506e51b227762a4b8128a349461fa","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-221","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-219",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]