[{"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-288":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},1550553,2014,"Chapter 288 - 288 — Clear Sky Clan Elders Injure Tang San; Bibi Dong Founds an Empire","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-288",288,"\u003Cp>On the plaza—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sphere of dark-purple light suddenly condensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a few breaths, the light swirled, and Li Zhexian and Qian Renxue stepped out hand in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth, clad in white, carried a lotus-like purity. His gaze was bright, as though a sheathed sword rested within, hiding a world-shaking sharpness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the young girl, Angel Wings fluttered gently. Her beauty was unearthly, her expression both cold and holy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when her eyes fell upon the youth beside her did they soften into a smile capable of toppling cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a stunning pair appearing at once—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, the terrifying might of Li Zhexian's earth-shattering sword strike in the secret realm still lingered in everyone's minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the plaza—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd first fell dead silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then exploded into uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian finally came out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A peerless beauty paired with a heaven-defying prodigy—truly a match made in heaven!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a terrifying sword! He cut off the Scythe Demon Shadow's arm in one strike! Li Zhexian's sword is even sharper than before!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To have Titled-level strength at barely twenty… he's monstrous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me—what Titled Douluo would dare clash with him head-on now?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop a tall building—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Clear Sky Clan elders and Tang San hid behind the railing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's grown even stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Elder, Tang Gang, clenched his fists so tightly his bones crackled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of this—Old Seventh's death, the humiliation of our sect—was caused by him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we don't eliminate him soon, he will become our greatest threat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder, Tang Yue, stared into the distance at the white-robed youth being welcomed by Chen Xin, Feng Bailong, and others. He gritted his teeth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian has spread his wings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All these powers possessing Titled Douluo are on good terms with him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I were to personally take action, capturing him would be… difficult!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we return to the sect, everything must be discussed with the Sect Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air inside the building grew heavy as iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yue's peripheral vision swept aside—only to see Tang San looking calm, as if none of this concerned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tiger-like eyes narrowed sharply, fury igniting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Spirit-Power-imbued ore stones shot toward Tang San.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sect suffers humiliation and you don't care at all?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we hadn't wasted time gathering these worthless stones for you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn't have been late to support them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Seventh might not have died!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enraged—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength of a Titled Douluo's body erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ore stones tore through the air like arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang San's expression changed drastically. Not daring to be careless, he unleashed his Level-61 Spirit Power and used the Tang Sect's ultimate technique—Jade Hands\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His palms turned jade-white, absorbing force with Tang Sect skill as he attempted to catch the flying stones bare-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Title Douluo striking in rage… how could it be withstood?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the stones touched his palms, Tang San's face twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of muffled impacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire right arm cracked loudly; he stumbled backward again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step sank into the wooden floor, until he slammed into a pillar, shaking the entire building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Tang San kneeling on one knee, blood at the corner of his mouth, the Elders looked down coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and Li Zhexian belong to the same generation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian's body has reached a flawless, no-leak realm, yet you cannot even withstand a few stones thrown by this old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang San…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to Li Zhexian—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are nothing but a trash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang San panted heavily. The agony of his shattered right arm pierced to the bone—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but it was nothing compared to the humiliation of the word \"trash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head lowered, dark blue hair covering his expression; only blood dripped onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long moment passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trembled, then raised his left hand and forced himself to salute, voice hoarse:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang San…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks Second Elder for the teaching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your words today—I will remember them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Tang San's docile attitude, Tang Yue had no reason to continue punishing him. He snorted coldly and turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your strength is too weak. If you remain in the sect, you will only dull your determination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today onward—you are to leave the Clear Sky Clan. Go out and temper yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will report this matter to the Sect Master myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang San answered softly, clutching his broken arm as he staggered away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should leave as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Yue's gaze drifted far away, landing on the white-robed youth. Deep within his eyes, a sharp killing intent flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After returning, our top priority is to inform the Sect Master that the Worship Hall is suspected to be emerging.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If necessary, the Clear Sky Clan should avoid this sharp edge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We might need to hide from the world once more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the plaza—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian and Qian Renxue had already taken their seats in the Wind Sword Sect's area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and cupped his hands to Chen Xin, Feng Bailong, Dugu Bo, and the others who rose to greet him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, seniors, for your concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Fengzhi replied warmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you're safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could finish exchanging greetings—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian suddenly sensed something and lifted his gaze toward the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bibi Dong was looking back at that exact moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the jade hair ornaments between them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian could clearly feel Bibi Dong's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Qian Renxue beside him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strange, chilling smile at her lips did not fade in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What shocked Li Zhexian even more was the oppressive force spreading from her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if an abyss had descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if the Rakshasa herself had come to pass judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's perfectly completed the Rakshasa God Trial…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran through Li Zhexian's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, Bibi Dong might become even more terrifying than she was in the original timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo's low voice echoed in his mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian, be careful. That woman's condition isn't normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as everyone was about to speak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark-purple Spirit Power gathered above Spirit Hall City, forming a massive bell suspended in the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bibi Dong rose to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sleeve swept fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bell's peal shook the entire city, echoing with her majestic voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Seven Sect Re-Selection Ceremony ends today in complete success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Wind Sword Sect for ascending as the new Upper Three Sects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As all remaining sects have been eliminated, the Lower Four Sects will be reselected at a later date.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her voice fell—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Spirit Masters throughout the city bowed and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We obey Your Holiness the Pope!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerhouses of various sects exchanged looks, then also bowed reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the noise subsided—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bibi Dong spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her next words made Li Zhexian, Ning Fengzhi, and the others instantly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the Upper Three Sects now stand established, they must set an example for all sects and share responsibility for the affairs of the continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Upon this auspicious day, I, the Pope, hereby proclaim to the world—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For a thousand years, Spirit Hall has been trusted by Spirit Masters across the land. Spirit City is revered as the Holy City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To promote the prosperity of Spirit Masters—starting today, Spirit Hall establishes a nation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The nation shall be called: 'Spirit.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The era shall be called: 'Soul Dawn.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire city fell dead silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then erupted in thunderous celebration:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to Her Holiness the Pope!\" ×3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to the Spirit Empire!\" ×3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From both sides of the plaza—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranks of Spirit Masters marched in, their coordinated steps shaking the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast tide of Spirit Power surged into the heavens, forming clouds of seven-colored brilliance that pressed upon the skies above Spirit City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many sect powerhouses glanced at the silent Li Zhexian and his group, then sighed helplessly as they bowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to Her Holiness the Pope!\" ×3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to the Spirit Empire!\" ×3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bibi Dong lifted her arms gently, waves of immense Spirit Power sweeping out, lifting all present back to their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands folded before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze returned to where Li Zhexian and the others sat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gentle voice exploded like thunder in everyone's ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honored members of the Upper Three Sects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, the Pope, have founded a nation and proclaimed myself Empress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>not offer congratulations?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1410,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","6afd2fb0002da33310a67bd02c92f737c48de1fd92e7304d26f7967b6d2a72f9","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-289","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-287",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]