[{"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-43":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},1550408,2014,"Chapter 43: Li Zhexian, Life or Death Unknown — Heaven Dou City Turned Upside Down","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>\"ROAR——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wuji's furious roar shattered the frost sealing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Martial Soul Avatar, towering over five meters tall, rampaged through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surging tide of Spirit Power swept out like a flood, scouring every inch of land in its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In such a short time, where could you possibly run?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scoured the shattered trees, torn earth, and muddy craters—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single trace of life remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain began to ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull, ashen light broke through the eastern sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only made Zhao Wuji even more anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how he pushed his spiritual perception—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's presence had completely vanished,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as if he'd evaporated from the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That brat took a blow from my Martial Soul Avatar. There's an eighty percent chance he's dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can't take that risk…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's too monstrous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he lives—he'll become a disaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His killing intent set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wuji gave up on tracking by sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And chose instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure, brute destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! BOOM! BOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His colossal fists smashed down like meteors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trees toppled in rows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground tore open under the onslaught, craters connecting into a field of devastation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would turn the entire forest inside out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>dig three feet into the earth if he had to, to find Li Zhexian's corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunderous rumble tore through the morning silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the veil of night rain—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each blow now echoed sharply under the brightening sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the faint sound of footsteps and murmured voices began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wuji's massive form froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered Qin Ming's warning—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian had many powerful friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was no longer safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wuji dispelled his Martial Soul Avatar, his burly form vanishing into the ruins of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to act fast—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>retrieve Ma Hongjun, and flee Heaven Dou City at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven Dou Imperial Palace\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe hadn't slept a wink the night before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had just finished her morning duties as crown prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking beneath the towering red palace walls, she was mentally and physically drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the thought of heading to Lotus Lake to eat with that bastard lifted her spirits a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to return to my chambers quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The storm had raged all night—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the air was heavy and humid, like a steaming cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed to bathe, change, and grab the Three-Immortal Chicken she had prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy was picky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too long or too short in the steamer, and he'd know from one bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought of that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the corner of her lips lifted into a subtle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Prince's residence, Xue Qinghe was drying her long hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though still in male disguise, her stunning feminine beauty peeked through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She Long (Snake Lance), her trusted guard, stormed in with a grim expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at her and gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master… there's news. Please, you must remain calm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe froze, the towel in her hand halting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrible premonition surged in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night, a battle broke out in the eastern outskirts. Judging by the residual energy, at least Spirit Sage level…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eastern outskirts…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's body turned rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instantly understood what Shemao meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eastern outskirts—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was where Li Zhexian lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li… Li Zhexian…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The site reeks of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian… is missing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the color drained from Xue Qinghe's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She staggered backward, nearly collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gripped the corner of the table behind her to barely stay upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, she vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still barefoot, hair loose, wearing only silk inner robes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she charged out of the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her icy voice cut through the air like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lock down the entire city!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one leaves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Estate\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the rear kitchen—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan stood over a simmering soup pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, she'd pinch in a bit of seasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kitchen staff beside her looked on nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Dugu had never cooked before. Don't confuse cooking with poison crafting…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several maids returned from the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not noticing Dugu Yan, they chatted excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won't believe it! A big Spirit Master fight broke out last night in the eastern suburbs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard blood was everywhere—arms and legs scattered all over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk tsk… and the one who died was a young man too. So tragic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clatter—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soup ladle fell to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan slowly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her pupils—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the emerald hue that had once faded now glowed faintly again, chilling and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What… did you just say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did the maids realize her presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dropped to their knees in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Dugu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where… exactly… did the battle happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"E-east of the city, miss. It was terrible—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the maid could finish—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan shot from the kitchen like a gale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard, Dugu Bo was cultivating when he saw his granddaughter's frantic state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yan Yan, what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan bit her lip hard, voice trembling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… something happened to him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Estate\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother! Come with me, quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling, usually quiet and refined,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>now yanked her mother's hand and dragged her toward the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Ye, ever elegant and composed, looked startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never seen her daughter so unhinged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lingling, what kind of behavior is this? A lady should carry herself with—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless that Li Zhexian prefers uncultured women?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling's sapphire eyes were brimming with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… something's happened to him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Ye's face paled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately grabbed her daughter's hand and surged ahead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>walking even faster than Ye Lingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explain on the way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eastern Suburbs\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elegant little courtyard by the woods—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could no longer be called a courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brick and timber lay strewn about,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>nothing but ruins, blackened earth, and craters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after the downpour—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a faint metallic tang of blood still lingered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A testament to the carnage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ruins were surrounded by crowds of onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A squad of royal guards rushed in, shouting to clear the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe walked in, face taut with tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by step, she entered the place that had once been familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The devastation before her eyes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>drained the last trace of color from her already pale face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps grew heavier. Slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze swept across every fragment of shattered wall, upturned soil, scorched crater—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with a fragile, anxious caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She feared not finding any trace of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even more—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She feared finding something she could never bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another commotion erupted at the edge of the ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo arrived with Dugu Yan, her entire aura radiating icy rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Ye followed, pulling a tearful Ye Lingling beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four arrived at almost the same time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment their eyes met the scene—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure was suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who… who the hell did this…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan's body trembled,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>blue-green scales blooming along her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling's eyes had lost their focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, the priority is finding Zhexian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Bo's gaze turned cold and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian had done great favors for the Dugu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Dugu Bo was not someone who forgot debts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Zhexian really had been harmed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poison Douluo would make sure the one responsible begged for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Ye clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of cold frost spread across her noble face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Search! Mobilize every resource the Ye Clan has in Heaven Dou City!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turn the earth over if you must—find Li Zhexian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian represented the future of the Nine-Hearted Begonia,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a power capable of surpassing even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could not allow him to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe stood silently in the heart of the ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was terrifyingly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze suddenly trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes locked onto a spot beneath the rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, half-buried in mud—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>lay a familiar umbrella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The canopy was torn. The ribs snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soaked in grime and rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very umbrella she had gifted Li Zhexian just yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>",1358,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","36aab9eed128532862d3e4048fbb71fcbaae54a455105c2ef80a3f2a9bffbc7e","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-44","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-42",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]