[{"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-257":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},1550522,2014,"Chapter 257 - 257 – The Reemergence of the Clear Sky Clan, the Angel’s Feathers Were Never Cold, Reuniting with Qian Renxue Once More","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-257",257,"\u003Cp>When Tang San heard the first two conditions—reach Level 80 within ten years, and obtain a 100,000-year Spirit Ring—he accepted them calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the Second Elder added the third condition—to slay Li Zhexian within ten years—his expression changed drastically!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who on the continent didn't know that five years ago, Li Zhexian had nailed the Pope to the Divine Mountain, and just recently, had severed her head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name Li Zhexian was already ranked among the very peak of the world's powerhouses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the fact that he had yet to single-handedly face a Titled Douluo, people might have already crowned him with a Title of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twice humiliated by defeat, and carrying his hatred for Xiao Wu's loss — Tang San, too, wanted to kill Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man he wished to kill was far beyond his reach — that was the most bitter thing of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang San clenched his fists tightly and, after a long silence, said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can this condition be changed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Clear Sky Clan's grudge with Spirit Hall runs deep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within ten years, I can kill one of Spirit Hall's Titled Douluo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're afraid of Li Zhexian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder's thick brows furrowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hesitant and fearful — how can such a man be worthy of the Clear Sky name!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Li Zhexian must be slain by your own hand. The Clear Sky Hammer was stained with shame because of you — you must be the one to cleanse it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Tang San understands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Tang San left the stone hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Second Elder turned and entered a side chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside sat a towering, broad-shouldered man with short white hair framing a face chiseled like stone — his eyes closed, his presence immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing was like the rumble of a dragon's roar. Each exhale blasted several meters forward, striking a floating piece of refined steel and producing a sharp, metallic clang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the current Sect Master of the Clear Sky Clan—Tang Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, he and Tang Hao were known as the \"Twin Stars of the Clear Clan,\" said to be men who could revive the sect on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's gone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn't the Sect Master meet with Tang San?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xiao did not open his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Hao and I once ruled over our generation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With twin Martial Souls, both wielding the Clear Sky Hammer—and yet he was defeated by his peers. A tiger father has birthed a dog of a son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chamber fell silent, filled only with the sound of Tang Xiao's breath hammering against steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, his deep voice rippled faintly with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang San… did he bring any word of his father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder sighed and produced a heavy black box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the box opened, a vast wave of energy filled the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two luminous Spirit Bones floated out, haloed in radiant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xiao's eyes snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant he saw them, his rugged face went pale. He rushed forward, body trembling, lips quivering soundlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those two Spirit Bones—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were the very ones once bestowed upon Tang Hao by the Clear Sky Clan itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a Spirit Bone fused, it became one with flesh and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To remove it… the limb must be severed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder said hoarsely,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang San brought his father's message—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, I have no face to return to the Sect, nor the right to do so. Returning these Spirit Bones is the only way I can find peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xiao's massive frame shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Hao… Hao… oh, my brother… how did it come to this…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though crippled,\" the Second Elder murmured, \"Tang Hao's old wounds have finally healed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xiao raised his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single sweep of his hand, the two Spirit Bones vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze slowly calmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Hao was not wrong. Had Ah Yin chosen me instead of him, I would have done the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Hao and Third Sister both wish for Tang San to return to the sect. Then grant him the privileges of a direct disciple — in secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But… a youth must face his trials. Those three conditions remain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sect Master, about our Sect's future…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Spirit Hall failed to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Now they hold this so-called Seven Sects Re-election— their intent is clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The continent is on the verge of chaos. Even in seclusion, the Clear Sky Clan cannot remain untouched.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is time for the Clear Sky Clan to reemerge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xiao picked up the piece of refined steel before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two fingers, he gave it a gentle twist —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a flash of silver light flared, and the steel crumbled to powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Through this Seven Sects Re-election, we shall show the world once more the might of the Clear Sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems the world has forgotten…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who truly stands as the Number One Sect beneath Heaven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder's chest surged with pride. He struck his right fist to his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mighty Clear Sky Clan— unrivaled Battle Martial Soul Hammer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The name of our Clear Sky Clan shall once again shine in the chaos of this world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian and Dugu Bo arrived at Spirit City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five years had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to this sacred city of Spirit Masters, Li Zhexian felt its atmosphere utterly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once pristine and majestic, the white walls carved with angel feathers now stood towering—dozens of meters high—not merely ornamental, but truly built for war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where elegant carvings once stood, now only scattered feathers remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest—were replaced by cold, gleaming cannons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian couldn't help but admit—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope, Bibi Dong had indeed possessed remarkable ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In five short years, she had tightened her grip over the Spirit Hall completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, Zhexian,\" said Dugu Bo, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Xin, Feng Jia, and that old dragon should all be here by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled, his weathered face lighting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let them see for themselves how terrifying your progress has been — can't have me being the only one scared out of my wits!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian smiled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something warm pulsed faintly from within his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Dugu, go on ahead,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's something I must do first — I'm going to see… my beloved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was calm, his eyes gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all — they had already embraced, already kissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To call her merely a \"friend\" now would be far too dishonest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he spoke those three words — \"my beloved\" — his heart softened, as though he had just drunk honeyed wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered the day they parted, when Qian Renxue had said to him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Angel's Feathers feel warm, it means I'm thinking of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Angel's Feathers—had never once grown cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the Extreme North, it had been like carrying a small furnace close to his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo: \"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three miles outside Spirit City, deep within a quiet forest, lay a still, secret lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five years ago, Li Zhexian and Qian Renxue had discovered it while exploring the outskirts of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once told her, \"You should come to this lake from time to time. Perhaps one day, I'll come too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the lake was shrouded in light mist and drizzle, as though veiled in gauze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its waters grew clusters of nameless aquatic plants, blooming with small, delicate flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, fish leapt from the water, snatched a petal, and fell back with rippling circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian stood by the lakeshore, watching the gentle scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light rain began to fall from the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a long time since I last went fishing,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He plucked a broad leaf, holding it above his head as a canopy, standing quietly by the water's edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't worried that Qian Renxue wouldn't come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Mistress, are you going out again today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Snake Lance Douluo and the Porcupinefish Douluo quickly set down their brooms and followed after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew well —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue longed for those days she had spent in Heaven Dou City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she wouldn't visit that small lake every single day, rain or shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they missed those days too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, they were the Crown Prince's personal guards — honored Douluo of great renown in the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But within the Angel Temple…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they were little more than janitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they left Spirit City, Qian Renxue transformed back into her true form — breathtakingly beautiful, with golden hair flowing and robes fluttering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked faster and faster, the light rain brushing across her cheeks, unable to conceal the smile tugging at her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere deep in her heart,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she felt it —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, her wish would finally come true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1476,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","669b929b774157d9dea234ef33e0db62aeeafca1c13718b9073181d20577b370","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-258","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-256",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]