[{"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-294":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},1550559,2014,"Chapter 294 - 294 — Yu Yuanzhen Pleads for Yu Xiaogang; Li Zhexian’s Title Conferment Banquet","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-294",294,"\u003Cp>After confirming that a celebration banquet would be held for the Titled Douluo advancement—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone shared breakfast together in the Star Dou Great Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian accepted the wild greens Zhu Zhuqing handed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he suddenly recalled something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put down his bamboo chopsticks,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>stood up, walked aside, and sank his mind into his spiritual sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the final moment of brewing the Heart-Blood Tear · Life-Restoring Nectar,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a strange and terrifying spiritual power had assisted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he hadn't received that helping hand,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would still have been able to complete the divine brew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a favor was still a favor, and had to be acknowledged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boy, you finally remembered me... this old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that deliberately weathered voice in his mind,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's lips curved slightly; his certainty grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered briefly, then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks for your assistance, senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skydream Ice Worm tightened its voice dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old man is in seclusion, comprehending the Great Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My time is exceedingly precious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just one thing for you: your talent is extraordinary—rare indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you reach level seventy, come to the Star Dou Great Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old man will grant you a stroke of boundless fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll thank senior in advance.\" Li Zhexian replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inwardly, he thought: Looks like my seventh Spirit Ring is already settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good—this child can be taught. The old man departs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two crystalline antennae on Skydream Ice Worm's head stopped twitching,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the surging spiritual pressure gradually subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe, acting like an expert feels so good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I am an expert!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It thought proudly to itself, its fat round body wriggling with smug satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of icy menace descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its heart lurched violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It cautiously cracked open its eyelids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hovering just meters above it was a black-gold dragon claw,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as vast as a mountain, radiating murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skydream Ice Worm froze stiff with terror,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet forced itself to pretend ignorance, holding still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the depths of the underground palace,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a majestic voice boomed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I don't know your little tricks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you're playing dead…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then remain asleep forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of the black-gold dragon claw flared with energy sharp enough to tear space itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before it struck,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a deep, bone-revealing crack split open across Skydream Ice Worm's crystalline shell—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>nearly cleaving it in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It frantically opened its tiny eyes, twisting and rolling in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey—hey! Di Tian! You're doing it again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I yield, I yield! I yield to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp aura around the dragon claw only intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Tian was not one to be trifled with—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>how could he allow this fat worm to misbehave again and again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the claw was about to fall completely—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a flicker of alarm flashed across Di Tian's dark-gold dragon eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The claw swiftly withdrew, and the dragon eyes vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the palace,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the clatter of retreating scales echoed farther and farther away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Ming and Er Ming came to see them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their two massive heads lowered, gazing at the white-robed youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On their fierce bestial faces bloomed sincere smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian, in ten days, though we brothers cannot attend your Titled Douluo banquet, we have prepared a modest gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian cupped his hands and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll save a plate of the feast's dishes and wine for you both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We'll gather again another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Da Ming… Er Ming…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Wu was also returning to the human world this time;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her pretty face was full of reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter, Xiao Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since you chose the path of transformation, you must go to the human world to temper yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Da Ming and Er Ming were unwilling, they still spoke gently to comfort her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Li Zhexian accompanying her, they were at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, until we meet again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian and the others rose into the air, gradually fading into the far horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the Titan Giant Ape remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It strode forward two giant steps—the ground trembling violently—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and roared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget to make me a cape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From far away came a laughing reply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Titan Giant Ape grinned, and together with the Azure Bull Python, turned and disappeared into the deep forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Da Ming, what do you think that 'Hundred-Family Cloth' Brother Zhexian mentioned is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to Heaven Dou City—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian, Chen Xin, and the others headed straight to the imperial palace to meet Emperor Xue Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finalized the plan to hold the Titled Douluo banquet in ten days, and to use the empire's reach to announce it to the entire continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since matters involving Title Douluo protocols were not suitable for Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu to participate in, the three went off to find a housing agent, intending to buy a new home near Li Zhexian's courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Master, meanwhile, hurried to the tavern to relay everything he had witnessed to the storytellers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we shall proceed as discussed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Fengzhi lightly sipped his tea, smiling as he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In ten days,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>we will hold a grand banquet in Heaven Dou City for both Senior Wind Sword and Zhexian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the meantime, we must trouble Your Majesty to spread this news across the continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bibi Dong's Ascension Ceremony is twenty days from now…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will see which factions dare risk offending Spirit Hall by attending our banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then we will know who our true allies are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a Titled Douluo's celebration feast should draw envoys from every major sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The continent was in turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit Hall was dominant, and tensions with the newly risen Upper Three Sects ran deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few would dare attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining banquet arrangements would be handled by the palace staff; Li Zhexian and the others did not need to trouble themselves with the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After politely declining Emperor Xue Ye's welcome banquet, the group prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honored Douluos…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice called from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emperor—his health ruined by lingering poison, his face wan and fatigued—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>lifted his sleeve and slowly bowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven Dou having the protection of Titled Douluo who still hold love for their homeland…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>is the great fortune of our nation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On behalf of my people,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thank you all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Xue Ye knew full well:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Titled Douluo were willing to stand against Spirit Hall not for the royal family—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but purely out of loyalty to this land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty overpraises us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian, Chen Xin, and the others returned the bow with solemn respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the palace's white-jade corridor—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Fengzhi spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan with Uncle Bone to make preparations. We'll be back in two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Bailong nodded as well:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I too must return to the Wind Sword Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our sect lies within Star Luo territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that we've allied with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I intend to discuss with the elders whether we should relocate the Wind Eye and the Wind-Eroding Sword Stele Forest to Heaven Dou, and migrate the entire sect north.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should return in around four days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xin and Dugu Bo immediately added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Sword, if you need help with the relocation, simply say the word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuanzhen\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian, this old man has something to discuss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the always decisive, iron-willed Yu Yuanzhen look hesitant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian smiled: \"Senior, please speak freely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yuanzhen sighed again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's regarding that unworthy son of mine… Yu Xiaogang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know he bears a grudge with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish to take this banquet as an opportunity for him to apologize to you face to face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian… what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yuanzhen felt his old face burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lived his whole life upright and honorable—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet this one son had shamed him endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gazes of Chen Xin and Feng Bailong,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and especially with Dugu Bo's half-amused, half-derisive look upon him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his embarrassment deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A useless child—just making him a laughingstock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xiaogang was still his son.\u003C\u002Fp>",1377,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","502c016b65a6d6943a3364382743ef02eba61b2335378576d68306e527a17b81","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-295","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-293",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]