[{"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-274":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},1550539,2014,"Chapter 274 - 274 Seizing the Command Bannders— Qian Renxue Cleave Open the Secret Realm to Find Li Zhexian","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-274",274,"\u003Cp>The scythe-bearing statue suddenly leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sculpted robes fluttered as if caught by wind—moving not like stone, but like living cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two purple eyes flickered to life within the shadows, like twin abysses staring straight into Li Zhexian's soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran up his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, he and the other sect powerhouses\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>had already charged into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stench of rot and dust struck them head-on,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>carrying a cold that seemed to seep into their very bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the instant they crossed the gate—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the countless treasures hovering above the city\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>suddenly shattered into streaks of flowing light,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>shooting in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was jolted from their trance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned back in alarm—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and saw that the decayed city gate\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>had miraculously restored itself,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>gleaming blood-red beneath the dim heavens,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>eerily bright and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tricks and illusions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four or five Spirit Masters immediately gathered Spirit Power in their palms,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and struck out toward the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound echoed for miles through the silent city…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but the gate remained completely unmoved—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>smooth, bright, and whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! I don't believe it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those treasures clearly fell inside! I'm not leaving empty-handed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Titled Douluo elders, will you join forces with us? Let's break this gate first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian and Chen Xin exchanged grim looks,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their eyes scanning the dim streets on both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neat rows of houses lined the road—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>every door tightly shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unnaturally quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yue and Tang Gang of the Clear Sky Clan stood shoulder to shoulder,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their eyes narrowing in vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sealed doors all around them began to quake violently—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as if countless hands within were pounding to get out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tens of thousands of doors shaking at once,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in this dead, desolate city—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was a scene so horrifying\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that even these famed powerhouses of the continent\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>staggered back in fear,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their scalps prickling,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their Spirit Power flaring uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are people?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are people in this ruined city?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did our strike on the gate cause this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of cursed place is this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm done! I'm leaving!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone crushed their life-saving key,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and vanished in a shroud of dark purple light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the key still worked within this strange city,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the others gripped their keys tightly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The keys still protect our lives—no need to panic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those treasures only scattered within the city. It's a divine opportunity—we can't just give it up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Risk and reward go hand in hand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just stay clear of the houses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When no one attacked the gates again,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the trembling of the doors slowly subsided,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the city returned to dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greed soon reasserted its hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confident that the keys guaranteed their safety,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the sect powerhouses began exploring the eerie city—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>each group staying close to its own sect,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>no one daring to fully trust another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as everyone was about to scatter—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear sword cry tore through the silence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>drawing every gaze toward the white-robed youth unsheathing his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All present had witnessed his battle with Tang Lie—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a duel that had shaken heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their hearts, Li Zhexian was already regarded as a powerhouse on par with the Titled Douluo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sect leader, trembling, stepped forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>since Li Zhexian had not yet received his title,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they addressed him cautiously yet respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you intend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This city is too strange—shouldn't we at least set aside our disputes for now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven sword intents bloomed around Li Zhexian,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>each resonating with the Qinglian Sword,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>casting waves of killing intent in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept coldly over the gathered crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you seek your fortunes within the city, I won't stop you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But aside from your own sect's Command Banner—hand over all the others you've seized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we entered the secret realm, there were ninety-six sects in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dozen never made it this far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now only about forty remain inside this city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The eliminated sects' banners… must be in your hands, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Feng Bailong shot him a look of approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man's mind worked astonishingly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he hadn't thought of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two more sword cries rang out in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xin, Gu Rong, Feng Bailong, and the slightly slower-to-react Yu Yuanzhen all stepped forward, taking their places beside Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Ning Fengzhi's palm, the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda flared with radiant light, and the overwhelming aura of a Titled Douluo burst forth without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The many sect powerhouses present blanched, their faces shifting repeatedly between fear and uncertainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long, tense silence, Li Zhexian gave a cold snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qinglian Sword in his hand let out an impatient hum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a chilling sound that made hearts tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, several sect masters—those uninterested in the Seven Great Sect positions and only hoping to scavenge some resources—hesitantly handed over their Command Banners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our sect is weak—by luck we happened to seize one Banner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have no wish to oppose Lord Zhexian. The Banner we took has been handed over. But if you keep pressing us… we'll have no choice but to unite against you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such conditions, however, that \"alliance\" was nothing more than empty words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they could fight back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>none of these seasoned schemers would ever trust their back to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the neutral sects turned over their banners,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yanbao, Dai Yuncong, and several others reluctantly did the same, their faces dark and resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether some had secretly hidden banners—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian knew full well,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but didn't bother to pursue it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To investigate now would only waste time—and there was no way to be sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Clear Sky Clan elders—Tang Yue and Tang Gang—snorted coldly and moved to stride deeper into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian exchanged glances with Chen Xin and Feng Bailong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three streaks of sword light struck down before the Tang elders, cutting off their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men narrowed their eyes, then sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the meaning of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want us to hand over our bannders as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian smiled coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two think you're special?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll count to three.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't hand them over—the Clear Sky Sect's banner stays here too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A banner came hurtling through the air. Li Zhexian caught it casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yue and Tang Gang gritted their teeth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>vanishing into the dark streets without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the crowd of powerhouses dispersed like flowing water\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>into the depths of the city,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Rong frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not take their sect's own banners too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Fengzhi's eyes glimmered with approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian handled this perfectly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A cornered rabbit will still bite—how much more so these famous powerhouses?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One must always leave them a sliver of hope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast a cautious glance at the tightly closed doors along the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This city is far too strange. We still need others to probe its rules for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian divided the thirty-six banners into three shares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each of our sects now holds twelve banners. Adding the two I took from Tang Lie earlier…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's still not enough to guarantee that the top three sect seats will all fall to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone later flees—or dies—their remaining flags…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around at the senior powerhouses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more we gather, the better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Bailong stroked his beard and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young and ambitious indeed—Young friend Zhexian means to claim all three top seats, eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's lips curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, do the seniors not wish the same?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xin, Feng Bailong, Yu Yuanzhen, and the others exchanged amused glances—then all nodded, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course we do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angel Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Renxue stood beneath the statue of the Angel God,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>pure light surging around her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her Spirit Power blazing with divine radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised the Angel Sword—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ready to cleave open the divine secret realm itself—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to find Li Zhexian.\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>",1331,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","808bd23617fcae117e30b9dfd88eacb0e11a8e8329818b0829c6841c46cd6968","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-275","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-273",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]