[{"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-256":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},1550521,2014,"Chapter 256 - 256 – The Seven Sects’ Re-Selection Assembly! The Emergence of the Clear Sky Clan, and the Three Conditions for Tang San’s Return","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-256",256,"\u003Cp>\"Zhexian, you're finally back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo rose to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you'd been any later, this old man might've gone to the Extreme North to drag you back myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must apologize for letting Senior Dugu worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian had no doubt that Dugu Bo's words were entirely sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stepped into the pavilion and sat facing one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo lifted a jade-green wine pot, poured out a cup of shimmering spiritual liquid, and placed it before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, Zhexian — taste this. It's my own brew of spirit essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It may not match your fine wine, but it has its own charm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian accepted it with both hands and downed it in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Dugu Bo had lifted his hand to pour, the flow of his aura had been deep and steady, his spirit round and complete—he now carried the bearing of a true grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting the cup down, Li Zhexian's gaze paused briefly on the streaks of green and red in the elder's hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian congratulates Senior Dugu on his success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! It's all thanks to that Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent core you gave me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo laughed heartily, then waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough about this old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhexian, your aura…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The present Li Zhexian's Spirit Power, body, and spiritual strength had merged seamlessly into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he did not deliberately release his power, even Dugu Bo could not perceive its depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he looked across at the young man in white, a faint trace of awe flickered through the elder's mismatched eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he could not fathom Li Zhexian's exact strength, the brilliance in that youth's gaze was so piercing it made even him avert his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's hand paused upon the wine pot—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast pressure surged outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flowers and leaves in the courtyard whirled up as if in a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 65 Spirit Power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After absorbing the hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring, Li Zhexian's Spirit Power had leapt straight to level 65!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo's eyes narrowed sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five levels in one month?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly remembered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>when Li Zhexian had been taken by the Snow Maiden, he had just reached Level 60 —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they had even discussed finding his next Spirit Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 65!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo understood all too well what that meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a sip of his Spirit Essence, suppressing his inner shock, and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When this old man first met you, I merely admired your extraordinary talent and your purity of heart—unfettered by the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never imagined that in just a few short years, you would stand among the top experts of the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At Spirit King, you could already defy and slay a Spirit Douluo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now as a Spirit Emperor, with your strength rising once more… even an ordinary Titled Douluo may not easily defeat you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian only smiled, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian,\" Dugu Bo continued, \"you now have the qualifications to intervene in the struggles of the highest circles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you heard? The Spirit Hall has convened a Seven Sects Re-Selection Assembly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's expression grew more solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just returned to the city and heard rumors along the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Spirit Hall suffered defeats at both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and in the Star Dou Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This assembly is partly to reestablish their authority—and partly to purge those who refuse to submit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo nodded approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Upper Three Sects all have Titled Douluo to guard them—making them the Spirit Hall's primary targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the Lower Four Sects—Feng Bailong has broken through to Titled rank; the Wind Sword Sect is now the foremost of the four —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the only one that still refuses to submit to Spirit Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spirit Hall won't let them go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's sword-brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Wind Sword Sect—these were the three obstacles the Spirit Hall most wished to eliminate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Were it not for Seniors Chen Xin, Feng Bailong, and Yu Yuanzhen's protection, I might already have perished at Bibi Dong's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Seven Sects Re-Selection—I cannot, and will not, remain a bystander.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that thought, Li Zhexian lifted his eyes and asked solemnly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Dugu, in what form will this re-selection take place? Will it be the disciples competing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were merely a contest among the younger generation, he would gladly have those youths stand together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo looked at the white-clad youth before him—his aged face showing both helplessness and deep admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long known it would be so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian would never stand idly by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was precisely why he, Chen Xin, and Feng Bailong were willing to protect this youth's path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True friendship is proven in hardship; only fire and snow reveal a heart of gold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The re-selection of the sects determines the status of each clan—it concerns the entire balance of the continent. It's no childish game like the Spirit Master Tournament.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo paused, then said slowly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old man does not yet know the specific rules—but it will surely be a contest among each faction's top combatants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Upper Three Sects and Wind Sword Sect each have a Titled Douluo in command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if the Spirit Hall's vassal powers covet their positions, how could they possibly be a match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This re-selection had already diverged entirely from the original timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original, the Spirit Hall had first annihilated the Blue Lightning Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan—then used that momentum to reselect the Seven Great Sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with the Upper Three Sects still standing, what would the Spirit Hall attempt?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old man knows not either—but the Spirit Hall must have some unknown means prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while longer of discussion, the two agreed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days hence, they would go together to Spirit City to witness the Seven Sects Re-Selection Assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay here tonight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! We must drink till dawn, you and I!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he laughed, his expression suddenly grew serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian, in recent days… about three hundred miles east of Heaven Dou City, in the mountain ranges there, large numbers of Spirit Masters have been appearing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That place—'Where Clouds Lie Deep'—few know it, but it is the hidden domain of the Clear Sky Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The number-one sect under Heaven—the Clear Sky Clan—is about to emerge once more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Strength Clan once belonged to the Clear Sky Clan, and some old ties remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian—you must tread carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This junior understands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, light footsteps suddenly sounded outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the seven members of the Emperor Team filed in one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant they saw the youth in white—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All seven faces lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian!\" \u002F \"Zhexian-ge, you're finally back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a month apart, that night Li Zhexian feasted and reminisced joyfully with his friends at the Dugu residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hundred li east of Heaven Dou City,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in the place called Where Clouds Lie Deep,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>within a vast stone hall of rough grandeur—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Clear Sky Sect's Second Elder spoke, his voice like a heavy bell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang San, you have knocked upon our gates many times. This time the sect permits you to enter—but that does not mean we have forgiven your father's past sins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you wish to return to your ancestral clan, you must complete three tasks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First—within ten years, raise your Spirit Power to level eighty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second—obtain a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing below, Tang San's hands clenched tightly within his sleeves. He nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I accept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no true confidence in fulfilling either condition, but in his current weakness, as long as there remained a sliver of hope, he could only agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not rush—I have not finished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder lifted his rugged face; his gaze was as heavy as a thousand catties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though the Clear Sky Sect has remained hidden from the world, ever since you first came knocking, we have watched your every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your talent is acceptable—but do you know why only now have we allowed you entry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang San's eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please enlighten me, Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Clear Sky Sect is the number-one sect under Heaven!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Clear Sky Hammer is the number-one Tool-Type Martial Soul!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yet, because of you—it has been shamed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder's eyes narrowed. Each word struck like a hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The third task—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within ten years… slay the one who slaughtered the Strength Clan—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang San's head snapped up, his face turning ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note: 100 PS for an extra chapter\u003C\u002Fp>",1444,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","772f6b15ec31d879bb5833cde9d132ffd2977d8a0528c96a34ffe0232d6a77a6","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-257","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-255",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]