[{"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-255":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},1550520,2014,"Chapter 255 - 255 – The Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone’s Heaven-Defying Abilities, Li Zhexian Returns to Heaven Dou City","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-255",255,"\u003Cp>Beneath Li Zhexian's feet, six Spirit Rings bloomed in dazzling hues, like a tapestry of light and color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, beings who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, fell silent at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had witnessed the rise and fall of ages, watched oceans turn to mulberry fields, and met countless prodigious humans and spirit beasts—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this young man in white before them…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was, without question, the most extraordinary talent they had ever seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are the effects of your Spirit Abilities?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Snow Empress's icy eyes glimmered with a trace of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ten-Thousand Mirage Beast was one of the rarest and most peculiar Spirit Beasts—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>somewhat similar to the Nine-Heart Begonia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when all Ten-Thousand Mirage Beasts on the continent had perished, would an ancient mirage, born from illusion itself, gain sentience and form a new one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone of a Ten-Thousand Mirage Beast…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all her countless years, even the Snow Empress had never heard of anyone obtaining them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian was perhaps the first in history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Snow Empress, please forgive my offense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his words fell, the hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring beneath his feet flared with scarlet light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian drew the Qinglian Sword in a smooth motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious, glassy arc of swordlight cut straight toward the Snow Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost and snow condensed into a blue crystal shield before her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that swordlight passed through it as though the shield were a mere illusion, striking her directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of confusion flashed in her icy eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the snowflakes drifting around her froze in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She… had forgotten to make it snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Snow Empress's eyes cleared,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and both she and the Ice Empress turned their gazes toward Li Zhexian,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a rare trace of astonishment on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You truly obtained the Ten-Thousand Mirage Beast's ability?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike other hundred-thousand-year Spirit Rings, this one granted only a single Spirit Ability—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its power was nothing short of terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its name: Mirage Thought Severance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ability created a blade of conceptual intent—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One that no physical or energy-based defense could block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It inflicted no physical harm, yet it could sever or greatly weaken a specific thought within the target's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cut away \"battle intent,\" and the opponent would waver or lose courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cut away \"killing intent,\" and their strikes would falter with hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cut away the \"thought of using a particular Spirit Ability,\" and they would momentarily forget how to use it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Ten-Thousand Mirage Spirit Bone, it bestowed two abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first: Mirage Sword Reflection —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locks onto an opponent, analyzes their next move, and mirrors it, allowing for perfect prediction and counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second Spirit Bone ability: Ephemeral Mirage Rebirth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grants the power of the Mirage Beast's reincarnation; upon death, one may be reborn in nirvana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the cost… is the loss of something truly irreplaceable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian was deeply satisfied with both the Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet among the three abilities, only Ephemeral Mirage Rebirth left him uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebirth upon death… how powerful a Spirit Ability must that be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere deep in his soul, he sensed that using it would come at a price too great to imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained in the Extreme North for seven more days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he was certain that Little Yazi would no longer faint or lose control, Li Zhexian finally took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst endless snow and wind, the Ice Empress, Snow Empress, and Little Yazi came to see him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little beast whimpered pitifully, trying to rush into Li Zhexian's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with a wave of Snow Empress's slender hand,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a swirl of snow lifted Little Yazi gently into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little one, you're still too weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absorb the Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Marrow first. When you reach ten-thousand years of cultivation, then you may leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yi Ya...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Yazi drooped instantly, gazing at Li Zhexian with tearful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian could only spread his hands helplessly. \"What Senior Snow Empress says is absolutely right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Empress's voice was clear as chimes of ice against jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The matter of the Evildemon Forest isn't over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you have inherited the sacrifice of the former Yazi, its vengeance must also be yours to bear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you are strong enough—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's tone turned solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once my strength is sufficient, I will return to the Evil Forestdemon with Little Yazi and settle that debt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, both the Snow Empress and Ice Empress smiled faintly, their gazes softening toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since there is nothing else…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Snow Empress, Senior Ice Empress, and Little Yazi—until we meet again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cupped his hands respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White robes fluttering, Li Zhexian's figure turned into a streak of swordlight and vanished into the falling snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Snow Empress stood holding Little Yazi for a long while before she and the Ice Empress returned to the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace was unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost and snow drifted down as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crystal garden, tiny snow beasts and little snowmen played and chased one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They called for Little Yazi—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the little beast lay limp in the Snow Empress's arms, listless and quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It feels… a little colder than before,\" the Snow Empress murmured softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she found her own words strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her icy eyes shimmered faintly as she extended a slender finger toward the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, fresh fruits broke through the ice and floated into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Snow Empress, the snow around you—it's too plain. Should I help you add some flavor to it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was what Li Zhexian had said to her one day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>after they had become more familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only response he received then\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was a flick of her sleeve and a cold, powerful strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never mentioned it again—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but he had left the fresh fruits behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Snow Empress's red lips parted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>an orange-gold fruit was already in her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a miraculous scene occurred—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pure white snow drifting above her head\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>slowly turned orange,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>releasing a faintly sweet and fruity fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yi-ya?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Yazi's beastly eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Empress looked at the Snow Empress,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her expression subtly shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when had the Snow Empress become… so childish?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Snow Empress flicked Little Yazi's forehead lightly, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little one, if you wish to find Li Zhexian again, you must grow strong quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Extreme North to Heaven Dou, From the Far North to Heaven Dou,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the journey was long and arduous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian had no time to visit his friends in the northern territories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About a month later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he finally returned to Heaven Dou City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of the city—and Li Zhexian's friends—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>all breathed sighs of relief upon seeing him safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city buzzed with excitement;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>its liveliness increased by several degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian, meanwhile, sat leisurely—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>eating noodles, listening to a storyteller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the chatter,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he faintly overheard someone mention:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Spirit Hall is convening the Seven Sect Election Assembly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, his figure vanished from the noodle stall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>reappearing hundreds of meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Dugu Residence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian was taken by the Snow Maiden to the Extreme North—it's been over a month now…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo's expression was grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His once-white hair now shimmered faintly with streaks of green and red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scorching, violent aura pulsed from his thin frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it were under normal circumstances…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would have already gone with Chen Xin and the others to the Far North.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how strong that Snow Maiden is, could she resist several Titled Douluo together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But with the Seven Sect Assembly about to begin,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they can't leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As these thoughts raced through his mind,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the darkness on his face melted away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>replaced by a relieved smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his sleeve,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the mansion gates flew open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing just outside was a white-robed youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Dugu's spiritual sense grows sharper by the day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1362,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","470969833e3dd1aeb2e01559143ab49f4f281af719b9aceaeda7ef6c198edd29","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-256","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-254",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]