[{"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-265":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},1550530,2014,"Chapter 265 - 265 – Seizing the Command Banner, Li Zhexian Encounters the Sacred Dragon Sect Master","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-265",265,"\u003Cp>\"These spirit herbs and ores,\" Bibi Dong's voice rang clear across the grand plaza, \"are merely what this Pope acquired from the Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yet the realm itself is vast beyond measure. The treasures within go far beyond these few examples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve jade ornaments hanging from Bibi Dong's crown swayed gently as she raised her sharp, elegant chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, knowing smile curved her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, for the re-selection of the Seven Great Sects…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each sect may choose three members to enter the Secret Realm. One of the three must carry their sect's Command Banner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within the Secret Realm, the Command Banner can be seized or stolen. Should the bearer of a banner be eliminated, their entire sect is thereby disqualified.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The time limit: seven days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Victory will be determined by the number of Command Banners seized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The top three sects shall become the Upper Three Sects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The top seven in total will form the new Seven Great Sects of the Continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, the rules for the great re-selection of the Seven Sects were revealed to all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the dueling tournaments of the past, this method — a chaotic, predatory contest of banner-capture — was unpredictable and brutally dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you all think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through a secret voice transmission, Chen Xin asked Li Zhexian, Feng Bailong, and Yu Yuanzhen for their thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yuanzhen's tone was low and grave:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is 'elimination' determined?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does one count as eliminated only when killed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If so, after this Seven Sects re-selection… the continent will lose at least a fifth of its top experts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Rong rasped out, his old voice edged with unease:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not to mention—once we enter the Secret Realm, won't we be completely at Bibi Dong's mercy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's gaze was deep, his fingers tapping the table unconsciously, one beat after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many sect representatives were voicing the very same concerns Yu Yuanzhen and Gu Rong had raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire plaza fell into uneasy silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Bibi Dong spoke again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you are pillars of the continent. This Pope cannot bear to see needless death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hence, I have prepared a Secret Realm Key for each participant. Should you face mortal danger within the realm, simply crush the key—it will immediately extract you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, that will count as elimination. If you carry a Command Banner, the banner will fall where you stood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused — then continued softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore… this Seven-Sect Re-Selection is a grand event for all the continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slender hand lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of dark-purple Spirit Power flooded upward like a tide, pouring into the massive light screen above the heavens—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light screen swelled and expanded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>until it spanned half the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within it, the image of the secret realm came into sharp focus —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>every mountain, forest, and ruin visible even from across Spirit City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beyond the plaza came waves of ecstatic cries and reverent chants,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as countless spectators praised the Pope's magnificence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bibi Dong's purple eyes swept across the gathered sects —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and finally, locked upon Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since this is a grand event of the continent,\" she said softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"then let all the world bear witness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What say you all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the safety keys ensuring survival,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the entire secret realm publicly displayed for the world to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two concerns Gu Rong had raised were now seemingly addressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sacred Dragon Sect agrees to enter the Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Black Tiger Sect has no objection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hornet Bee Sect seconds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Steenbok Sect joins as well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the ordinary sects voiced their assent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, among the Seven Great Sects—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Fire Leopard Sect agrees to enter the Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Elephant Armored Sect…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The White Tiger Sect…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian exchanged a brief glance with Ning Fengzhi, Feng Bailong, and Yu Yuanzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all nodded faintly — and raised their voices in unison:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan \u002F Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan \u002F Wind Sword Sect… shall enter the Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, refusal was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they had come precisely for this re-selection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Bibi Dong sought to seize control of the continent's order,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then they could only stand and oppose her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A battle to seize banners? Interesting…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yue and the elders of the Clear Sky Clan showed no fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old man would like to see—who dares touch the Clear Sky Clan's banner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every sect eager either to claim a seat among the Seven Great Sects, or to plunder the secret realm for resources, gave their answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixty-two sects in total!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hundred and eighty-six participating powerhouses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bibi Dong flicked her slender fingers lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Streams of glowing light shot outward, streaking toward each sect's position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Zhexian and Feng Bailong floated three stone keys and a palm-sized banner, faintly glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a knowing glance—then vanished from their seats and appeared right in front of Huo Yanbao, Sect Master of the Fire Leopard Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian smiled casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sect Master Huo, your key seems rather exquisite. Mind if I take a closer look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Bailong stroked his beard:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, Sect Master Huo—allow this old man to see whether your banner differs from that of our Wind Sword Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yanbao's eyelids twitched violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of thousands—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are they seriously robbing me in public?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do these so-called Titled Douluos have any dignity left?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced pleadingly toward the papal throne—toward Bibi Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she sat motionless, her expression calm, as if she saw nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hmph! Take it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinding his teeth in humiliation, Huo Yanbao handed over his key and banner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian and Feng Bailong simply swapped them with their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Bibi Dong wouldn't stoop to trickery with such minor items—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but after an exchange, they could at least feel a bit more at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, Zhexian, Wind Sword Sect is thorough,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xin and Yu Yuanzhen chuckled, learning from their example—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and promptly approached the Elephant Armor Sect and White Tiger Sect to \"inspect\" their keys as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Tang Yue swept his gaze around—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and spotted Tuoba Xi, the Sacred Dragon Sect Master, whose expression stiffened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? Why do your key and banner look different from mine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let this old man have a look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When all sects had chosen their three participants\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and secretly decided who would carry the Command Banner,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bibi Dong lifted her pope scepter—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and brought it down upon the ground with a light tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What seemed a gentle motion shook the entire plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before countless astonished gazes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two colossal phantoms rose behind her: one green, one violet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twin Spider Emperors!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their shadows blotted out the sky,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>dark-purple Spirit Power surging like a vast ocean,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>casting the heavens themselves into gloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Li Zhexian's pitch-black eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a blood-red abyss flickered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Killing God Domain stirring faintly in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And within his sight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>upon the colossal backs of the two Spider Emperors,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>hovered a twisted scythe,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>radiating an aura of pure evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scythe tilted downward,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>its blade dripping with a ghostly purple venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though its edge wasn't aimed at him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian still felt as though he had fallen into the deepest abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scythe's arc traced silently across the plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white jade tiles beneath their feet remained untouched—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but space itself split open,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>revealing a dark-purple rift pulsing with spatial ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The portal clung to the ground like a wound in reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bibi Dong rose gracefully from her throne,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>raising one delicate arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was warm, yet laced with an unnameable eeriness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, enter the Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sacred Dragon Sect, Fire Leopard Sect, and White Tiger Sect all leapt in first without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian, remember—your safety comes first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Fengzhi, Feng Bailong, Chen Xin, and the others\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>looked solemnly toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian nodded. \"The same to you, seniors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once inside, if we're separated—act according to plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the tense, expectant gazes of the crowd—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian and the powerhouses of the Upper Three Sects\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>flashed into motion and vanished into the Secret Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes lifted toward the sky-borne light screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! Look—who'll clash first?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They've all been scattered! No alliances this time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This realm is huge—it's like ten Spirit Cities combined!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait—what's that?! Is that… Li Zhexian?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss—he's facing the Sacred Dragon Sect Master Tuoba Xi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first battle—Li Zhexian will prove if he truly has Titled Douluo-level power!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1417,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","430b7c609d4583f1b63484f109af5ebae9fb5eeacc69ea732478c6110decb237","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-266","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-264",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]