[{"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-35":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},1550400,2014,"Chapter 35: Qinglian Sword Song, Second Move — Two Forms! Ye Lingling Calls, Li Zhexian Accepts the Challenge","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>Nightfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold spring reflected the moon, while steam from the hot spring rose into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well twisted together beneath the starlight — distinct yet unified, as if nature itself followed the Tai Chi principle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swordsman in white walked across the moonlight, his footfalls scattering stars upon the surface of the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian descended lightly to the center of the spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts were clear, his gaze sharp as lightning, enough to pierce the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the clarity in its master's sword heart, the Qinglian Sword let out a crisp, resonant hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword in hand, Li Zhexian moved with subtle grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swept the blade through both the fiery and frozen halves of the spring, sending ripples across the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice tempers the edge, fire sharpens the blade —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only through the harmony of hard and soft can the true essence of swordsmanship be revealed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden wind rose as if responding to his intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-foot-six-inch Qinglian Sword gleamed with clarity like jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down the center of its spine, it split into two sides — one burning crimson like surging magma, the other gleaming blue like a glacial shard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Yang aspect blazes — when the sword strikes, it is as if the blazing sun descends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his wrist, the blade erupted in searing crimson flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each swing fell with the force of meteors, the scorching heat distorting the air like translucent serpents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Yin aspect freezes — when the sword is sheathed, it is like eternal night sealing the realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance shifted — a sudden chill condensed into piercing blue frost along the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the sword light passed, frost patterns bloomed like spiderwebs, freezing grass and trees into crystalline statues that shattered with the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam of red and blue sword qi shot skyward, tearing through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian leapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he landed, the ten-zhang radius around him was split in half — the left scorched and cracked, the right sheathed in an inch-thick layer of ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as though a perfect Tai Chi diagram had appeared around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight tremor of the blade, the phenomena of fire and frost on the sword faded, its surface returning to a calm jade-like hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian traced his fingers along the newly formed Yin-Yang fish pattern on the spine of the sword, and after a thoughtful pause, he chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second move of the Qinglian Sword Song shall be called—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two Forms.\" (Liang Yi)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This technique contains both the Sword of Flame and the Sword of Frost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are three realms in swordsmanship:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lower sword slays the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle sword slays the self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upper sword… slays the night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the first move of the Qinglian Sword Song — Yaoguang —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was the stolen radiance of a star, a sword that took lives and stole the light of the heavens…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then the second move — Two Forms —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>is a thread of Yin and Yang I've intercepted — to sever fate and glimpse the weave of destiny itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled a long breath from his chest and tilted his head back for a deep swig of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha! Wonderful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qinglian Sword Song: Second move— complete!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian has finally emerged from seclusion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As dawn began to break, Li Zhexian returned to his courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, he spotted a slender figure standing quietly at the gate, arms full of bags and bundles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Ye Lingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he approached, he saw that she hadn't noticed him yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mischievous glint sparked in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned in close and suddenly shouted into her ear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AHH—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Ye Lingling jumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything in her hands spilled to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't say a word, only kept her cold, delicate face tight and bent down to pick her things up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian clicked his tongue and flicked his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thread of gentle sword qi swept up the scattered items and neatly deposited them back into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Lingling, what are you doing at my place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pursed her lips and shot him a quick glance with her deep blue eyes before lowering them again. Her voice was as clear as icy spring water:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian didn't take the items. Instead, he looked her over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long blue hair was damp with morning dew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did your mother send you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian nodded as if that confirmed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've been coming every morning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled, unlocked the door, and let himself in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell your mother—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have zero interest in any old grudges between the Ye Clan's Nine-Hearted Begonia and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he stepped into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling followed behind him silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard door slammed shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It almost hit her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl stood silently, lashes lowered, her slim figure unmoving. Her hands still tightly clutched the gift her mother had asked her to deliver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That delicate and stunning face showed no expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was cold and aloof—yet looked just like a small, abandoned creature left out in the wind and rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost. Helpless. Utterly alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian pushed aside all thoughts of the Ye Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't returned in days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust had piled up thick inside his house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised two fingers like a sword and swept through the air. A surge of wind scattered the dust into a swirling storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then with a wave of his sleeve, the dust gathered into a clump, which he casually flicked out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tidied the corners and organized his belongings — it took half an hour in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around the now spotless house, Li Zhexian nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he stepped outside, his brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward the gate — that faint presence outside was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're still here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian opened the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creaaak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling's cold yet fragile face appeared once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat beaded on her brow as she extended the gift again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Lingling, you're really this stubborn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His frown deepened. His voice held no trace of compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not accepting anything from the Ye Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling's eyes flicked toward the Clear Spring Wine Gourd hanging at his waist. She blinked, then suddenly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inside… is an aged brew my mother made for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian abruptly turned back, a warm smile blooming on his face like spring sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ohhh! Isn't this Ye Lingling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn't need to bring anything, just visiting is enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling stared blankly, her red lips slightly parted, stunned by the sudden shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian rummaged through the pile of herbs and items, finally pulling out a small wine gourd and joyfully skipping into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he didn't shut the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling followed him in quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the dusty yard, she rolled up her sleeves and began cleaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian didn't stop her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply sat on a stone bench and popped open the wine gourd, taking a satisfied sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smacked his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, not bad. There's a faint floral aftertaste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pity… it's not quite good enough to earn a spot in my Clear Spring Gourd.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her awkward but earnest sweeping, he casually traced a line with his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of invisible sword qi swept through the courtyard, pushing all the dust into one corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling sat opposite him, eyes downcast, silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you drink?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian pushed the gourd toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brought it, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling took the gourd and tilted her head back for a long swig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spicy heat rushed straight to her lungs. She covered her mouth, coughing, cheeks flushed with a rosy glow. Her blue eyes shimmered with a light mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian took the gourd back, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can't drink, then don't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked you — I wasn't forcing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling wiped the corner of her mouth and spoke, her voice faintly breathless:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother told me to listen to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you tell me to do, I'll do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's frown deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what about you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't you have anything you want to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her pale, emotionless face — not so much cold as completely emptied, dulled by obedience — he waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it. Let's not talk about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So—what's new in Heaven Dou City these days?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fat guy calling himself the Evil Fire Phoenix has shown up at the Imperial Spirit Arena. He's won almost fifty matches in a row.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He says he wants to challenge Sword Wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused and glanced at Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He says he's going to break Sword Wine's sword…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and knock over his wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's hand holding the wine gourd paused briefly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he calmly brought it to his mouth and took another sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the gourd on the stone table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling rose as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To the Spirit Arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1544,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","01e2671fbb8060907669d409cd762455e35fff98adbf1d0d0c28534f8a534fe5","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-36","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-34",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]