[{"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-268":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},1550533,2014,"Chapter 268 - 268 — Battle with the Clear Sky Clan Elder! Coveting the Clear Sky Clan ’s Command Banner","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-268",268,"\u003Cp>\"Your Holiness, could you tell—why did Tuoba Xi suddenly freeze?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Guan and Gui Mei both frowned and looked toward Bibi Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bibi Dong's jade-like fingers tightened slightly. After a brief silence, she said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It should have been one of Li Zhexian's Spirit Abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If either of you ever encounter him again, you must act with extreme caution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Your Holiness.\" ×2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Guan and Gui Mei exchanged solemn glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes fell upon the white-robed youth sprinting across the Secret Realm, their expressions grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still remembered their first encounter with Li Zhexian—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been competing in the Spirit Master Tournament, ambushed midway by the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he had needed a Titled protector just to survive and had been utterly powerless before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had grown strong enough that even they would have to treat him with respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a terrifying Spirit Ability…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop the Divine Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Worship Elders' expressions were all grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant Li Zhexian had unleashed that Spirit Ability—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even they hadn't sensed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So strange and unfathomable, impossible to guard against.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this kid becomes an enemy someday, he'll be a nightmare to deal with,\" Glowing Feather Douluo said with a light chuckle, lazily swaying on a hanging swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dark purple sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian moved swiftly through the deep mountain forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already agreed with the seniors…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we're separated, the top priority is to regroup first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had traveled for several dozen miles—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—and hadn't encountered a single person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touching down lightly on his toes, he leapt atop a towering tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From there, he surveyed the vast expanse of endless forest stretching out in rolling waves before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, nothing stood out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except, far at the edge of his vision, lay a desolate, abandoned city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That city… a lot of people will be heading there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether to seize Command Banners or regroup with the others…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to go there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As that thought flashed through his mind, the air around him began to ripple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword qi coalesced throughout the forest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each streak of light marked one of his future steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His white figure flickered several times—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—and in an instant, he was already a thousand meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enormous light screen above the plaza was divided into hundreds of sub-panels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each panel displayed scenes of powerful cultivators from the great sects battling within the Secret Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the realm, combatants were beginning to meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp crack of shattering keys echoed again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flickering silhouettes, pale with shock, were ejected from the realm one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red-robed bishop of Spirit Hall announced loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tuoba Xi of the Sacred Dragon Sect has fallen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huo Mingkong of the Fire Leopard Sect has been eliminated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leng Hanfeng of the Iron Armor Sect is eliminated, the Command Banner is lost, and the Iron Armor Sect withdraws from this Seven Sects Re-Selection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yan Lixue of the Shadow Sect is eliminated, the Command Banner is lost, and the Shadow Sect withdraws from this Seven Sects Re-Selection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each elimination and every Command Banner that appeared,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd outside roared louder and louder, excitement swelling like waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only an hour has passed, and over a hundred people have been eliminated already!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only Tuoba Xi has died so far—Li Zhexian's methods are merciless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why didn't Tuoba Xi have the Sacred Dragon Sect's Command Banner on him? Li Zhexian still hasn't taken one yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the world's number one sect—three elders of the Clear Sky Clan have already seized eight Command Banners and hold first place!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, no battle has matched the one between Li Zhexian and Tuoba Xi. Aside from that, no other Titled or peak Spirit Douluo clash has occurred!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?! The direction Li Zhexian's heading… it's toward that ruined city! The Clear Sky Clan's Seventh Elder, Lord Lie Yang, is stationed there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… is about to run into a Clear Sky Clan Titled Douluo?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian, my young friend…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo's greenish-red eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he trusted the white-robed youth's strength,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the reputation of the Clear Sky Clan—and of the Clear Sky Hammer—was far too great to underestimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within Spirit City's plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the seating area of the Clear Sky Clan,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Elder Tang Cang sat calmly, his aura deep and unshakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Li Zhexian's power now brushing the level of a Titled Douluo,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained utterly confident in his fellow sect elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang San.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting behind him, Tang San immediately answered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch closely,\" Tang Cang said slowly, \"and see how the Clear Sky Hammer is used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang San nodded solemnly, then raised his head toward the light screen, his fists tightening silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the Seventh Elder, Tang Lie, truly defeat Li Zhexian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't as certain as the Third Elder seemed to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When will I ever be like Li Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every move commanding the wind and clouds, drawing the gaze of thousands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jealousy and determination surged in Tang San's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His desire to become stronger—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had never once wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like his grudge against Li Zhexian—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could never be resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, moving swiftly through the wilderness,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian finally broke free of the endless forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the distance, beneath the shadow of a ruined city,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>several figures suddenly came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, someone again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Li Zhexian dashed toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, he arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed lightly, white robes fluttering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him stood a burly old man, hair and beard bristling, flanked by three wounded Spirit Masters from other sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian smiled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Lord Lie Yang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man was none other than Tang Lie,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventh Elder of the Clear Sky Clan—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lie Yang Douluo (Flaming Sun Titled Douluo).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his gaze fell upon the white-robed youth a dozen meters away,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Lie's aura flared—hot and heavy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a wave of heat sweeping out like rolling smoke and dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boy, you see me—and you don't run?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Wind Sword Sect's command Bannder—is it on you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should I run?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian flicked his wrist, spinning his sword in a brilliant flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, glancing at the three Spirit Masters caught between him and Tang Lie, he said with a calm smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You three should have a Command Banner, shouldn't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three exchanged glances, then sighed in despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead stood a Clear Sky Clan elder, blocking the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, the strongest youth of his generation, rivaling Titled Douluo, cutting off escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their luck could not have been worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even unwilling as they were, they could only crush their keys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft sound, the keys shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark purple Spirit Power enveloped them; space rippled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the three vanished—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>leaving behind only a single banner,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>lying quietly on the ground between Li Zhexian and Tang Lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Lie, as if no one else were present, stepped forward to claim it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in that very instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of sword qi split the air toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Lie's eyes narrowed sharply,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and he swung a heavy fist to meet it head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword qi exploded, Spirit Spirit surged, dust and shockwaves roared outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the haze of smoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the burly elder stepped forward, lifting a massive hammer in one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hammer's head struck the ground,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>splitting the earth beneath him with spiderweb cracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Lie's eyes burned like torches as he looked at the white-robed youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boy,\" he said in a deep, thunderous voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"you dare strike at me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's eyes gleamed with battle intent,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a proud, fearless smile curving his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Lie…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Clear Sky Sect's Command Bannder—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>is it on you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words mirrored Tang Lie's earlier challenge—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a direct, mocking reply in kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Lie's eyes narrowed to slits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura surged like a roaring volcano—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>hot as fire, heavy as a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscles on his arms coiled like serpents,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and in his palm, red flames burst forth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>molten fire wrapping the entire Clear Sky Hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coveting the Clear Sky Clan's Command Banner…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brat—you've got guts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1366,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","79db1acf2c26e76d18d99b7dd42af7a9c5ac808d598baafd4117035906b4e650","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-269","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-267",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]