[{"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-258":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},1550523,2014,"Chapter 258 - 258 – Qian Renxue’s Stirring Heart, Revealing the Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-258",258,"\u003Cp>The fine spring rain fell softly, moistening everything in silence. The mountains were hazy, and mist drifted over the lake like gauze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When that white-robed youth's figure came into view…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood quietly by the misty water, a broad leaf above his head for shelter, his silhouette blending with the rain and lake as he fished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile curved on Qian Renxue's lips—brighter and softer than the shimmering lake itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, Snake Lance and Porcupinefish exchanged a look, then silently withdrew to a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that both Li Zhexian and Qian Renxue were immensely powerful, even getting a bit too close would easily draw their attention, so the two guards retreated all the way beyond the hills, squatting under a tree to watch the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue had planned to be reserved—to simply walk up beside him and quietly keep him company while he fished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as she approached, her heart fluttered uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gathered her light-attribute Spirit Power, forming a gentle luminous umbrella that sheltered them both from the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, from behind, she softly wrapped her arms around Li Zhexian's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… I've missed you so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lake rippled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver fish bit the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's wrist moved slightly—the line snapped, and the fish fell back into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xue'er…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue rose on her toes and kissed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian thought this tender moment would end there—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to his surprise—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue's delicate hand lifted;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the light-formed umbrella spread outward, transforming into a radiant dome that enclosed them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today…\" she whispered, \"…you'll have to listen to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden eyes glimmered with mist, her palm glowing faintly as it rested on his chest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—and the light sphere slowly sank into the lake, vanishing beneath the water's surface as ripples spread outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fish scattered in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lake burst open, and two figures rose to the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xue'er, you… you really are…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's throat was dry. He summoned his Clear Spring Wine Gourd, tilted his head back, and drank deeply,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his expression one of helpless exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time he'd felt this powerless—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was when he'd used Calamity Rebirth to nail Bibi Dong to the sacred mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue's exquisite cheeks were still flushed, her forehead and the tip of her nose damp with droplets, a lock of golden hair sticking to her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear how intense the moment had been—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—but in the end, she restrained herself and pressed down his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian… I'm sorry…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling guilty, Qian Renxue lowered her head and poked his arm with her finger, her tone shy and soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I forgot…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the Angel God Trial begins,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>my body must remain pure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When… when I've become the Angel God… then… all right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian wasn't a man without reason. The heat in his heart cooled beneath the falling drizzle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed softly and wrapped an arm around her slender waist, sitting with her on a smooth stone by the lakeshore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue smiled faintly and rested her head on his shoulder, utterly at peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the soft sound of rain kissing the lake and the distant mist over the mountains remained—a tranquil scene of rain and tenderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the clouds finally cleared and the rain stopped, the two began talking quietly about everything that had happened in the past half-year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue's lips parted slightly, her voice tender:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian, did you come to Spirit City this time… for the Seven Sects Re-Selection?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sects of several of my seniors are entangled in it. I cannot stand idly by.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the subtle tension in her body, he turned his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This has nothing to do with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, Qian Renxue said softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These days… I've tried asking around about the rules of the Seven Sects Re-Selection…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But even the Red-Robed Cardinals don't know. Zhexian… I'm worried—it might be a trap against you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn't matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's lips curved in a faint smile. His handsome face carried a trace of unrestrained youthfulness, tinged with a quiet arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am no longer someone others can toy with at will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they wish to move against me…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…they'll have to ask the sword in my hand first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending over an hour with Qian Renxue, the two finally parted reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue returned to the Angel God Temple,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>while Li Zhexian went straight into Spirit City—to the residence prepared by the Spirit Hall for the Seven Great Sect\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this matter, even he could find no fault; the arrangements were meticulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upper three sects' lodgings were of the highest grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A refined courtyard of three entries and three exits—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the residence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Zhexian followed the attendant inside,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he found not only Ning Fengzhi and the Sword and Bone Douluo present,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but also Feng Bailong, Yu Yuanzhen, and Dugu Bo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing obediently to the side, Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up the moment she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several other disciples followed quickly, bowing and greeting in unison:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Zhexian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Fengzhi and the other elders, who had been chatting in the courtyard, immediately rose with warm smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard from Senior Dugu that you were captured by the Snow Maiden of the Extreme North?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Fengzhi studied Li Zhexian carefully, concern in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She didn't… mistreat you, did she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph. Just say the word, Zhexian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When this Re-Selection is done, we'll march to the Extreme North and settle the score.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xin, Gu Rong, Feng Bailong, and Yu Yuanzhen all nodded gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Sect Master Ning, don't say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian waved his hands quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Snow Empress treated me with great kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please, all of you, don't take offense—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>you may well meet her again one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said it for their own good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if they ever fought in the Extreme North,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even together,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they might not be able to defeat the Snow Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some cheerful conversation, everyone gathered around the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong and the other young disciples watched the white-robed youth seated among the mighty Titled Douluo,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>calm and poised, utterly without nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mix of admiration and awe filled their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How lucky—and how bittersweet—to live in the same era as such a prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need for more polite talk,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Fengzhi said, tapping his fingers lightly on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian, this Seven Sects Re-Selection is unlike any before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The competition involves even the old-generation powerhouses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you certain you wish to take part?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his words fell, every gaze in the courtyard turned toward the white-robed youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's faint smile never faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that unless he showed them a glimpse of his true strength,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>these seniors would never rest easy about him joining the fray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have only reached this point thanks to the protection of my seniors,\" he said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But rest assured—if the opponents are only Spirit Douluo, I have no fear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if they are Titled Douluo…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted the teapot and poured tea for each elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final drop fell into the cup—amber liquid rippling in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that very instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light flared beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, Spirit Rings rose in sequence, from small to large:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shimmering prismatic sword-feather ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black ring veined with blood-red patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white-gold ring exuding sharp, sacred killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the stunned gazes of Ning Rongrong, the disciples,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and even Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, Feng Bailong, and the rest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a crimson Spirit Ring emerged, radiating a terrifying, suffocating pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, that pressure swept through the courtyard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>sending fallen leaves whirling,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>silencing all sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they are Titled Douluo…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian looked up, his voice calm but carrying through the stillness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't mind…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…putting it to the test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drop some POWERSTONES to push the story forward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Read Advance Chapters at https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fc\u002FReadJin\u003C\u002Fp>",1349,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","aae05a6f4a326d7015df46e31422fcc380097b066f87ce2ad30db0970876d818","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-259","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-257",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]