[{"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-440":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},1550363,2014,"Chapter 440: Dugu Yan and the Covetous Thoughts of the Five Goddesses (Side Story)","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-440",440,"\u003Cp>The Great Divine Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cloud seas churned, myriad rays of rosy light spilling forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless divine palaces drifted amid immortal qi, appearing and disappearing like brilliant pearls scattered across the firmament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Destruction God’s Palace stood solemn and profound, constructed of dark green ice crystals. Amid the biting chill, it exuded a breathtaking, perilous beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan lounged lazily upon a cloud-formed couch, reclining at an angle. Her dark green skirt spilled like flowing water across the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her alluring brows and eyes carried a hint of indolence, yet her gaze drifted again and again toward the distant, most magnificent of all—the Creation God’s Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to the God of Destruction!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A goddess attendant bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There were no abnormalities in the Divine Realm or the lower realms yesterday. No unstable sources requiring intervention were detected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm, noted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan waved her hand casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another goddess attendant hurried in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Water God, Fire God, Flower God, and the Nine-Colored Goddess have arrived outside the palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the languor on Dugu Yan’s face vanished at once, replaced by a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rose gracefully, the light gauze over her shoulders slipping down to reveal exquisitely curved, fragrant shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My, how careless of me. Life in the Divine Realm has been far too comfortable—I actually forgot that today was our little gathering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had she finished speaking\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>than a rich floral fragrance, accompanied by bell-like laughter, drifted into the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the sound, one saw four graceful women riding upon a dazzling flying carpet woven from petals of every hue, descending lightly into the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan rose to welcome them, her smile blooming like a flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect timing, sisters! The finest wine and immortal fruits are already prepared—just waiting for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hee~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling lifted her slender fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A delicately crafted wine jug appeared upon the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the lid was even opened,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>its fragrance had already filled the entire divine palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I brought newly brewed Hundred-Flower Wine. Even Zhexian praised it after tasting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, they maintained their divine composure, dignified and reserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once several jugs of Hundred-Flower Wine were drained, the atmosphere quietly shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goddesses cast aside all restraint—cloud sleeves half-loosened, gauze skirts slackened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jade-like bodies reclined freely among the cloud-brocade couches, laughter ringing like blossoms tossed by the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usually aloof Shui Bing’er’s pale cheeks flushed with pink; Ning Rongrong leaned crookedly against a jade pillar, giggling; while Huo Wu went barefoot across the cloud carpet, brilliant flames dancing among her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you still remember the Spirit Master Tournament back then...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan’s eyes were hazy with drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment her words fell, the hall erupted in laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling suddenly recalled something and lightly slapped her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The five of us are drinking away here—but where are Xue’er, Zhuqing, and Little Sister Xiaowu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wu curled her red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, Li Zhexian took Xue’er and Zhuqing to the mortal world—said it was for a honeymoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One day in the Divine Realm equals a year below. They’ve already been clinging to each other for years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Xiaowu—she’s the tassel of the Qinglian Sword. She went down as well, back to the Star Dou Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Ning Rongrong suddenly found the wine in their mouths tasting a little sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shui Bing’er gently swirled her jade cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They came back the day before yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yesterday I ran into the new Goddess of Life—the Silver Dragon King. Today she invited the Ice Emperor, Snow Empress, and also Xue’er, Zhuqing, and Xiaowu for a small gathering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes flicked across the women as she continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She also invited us and asked me to pass along the message—said we’re welcome to join.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of blazing flame rose in Huo Wu’s hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that’s the case...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then right now, the Creation God’s Palace has only Zhexian there alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we go to the Silver Dragon King’s place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace fell abruptly silent, with only the lingering scent of wine curling through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few breaths later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the women spoke in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s just forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sisters exchanged knowing smiles. No words were needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the jade jugs grew empty, the intoxication grew deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheeks of the goddesses were tinged with rosy light, their eyes shimmering and unfocused, even their steps carrying a trace of languid softness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps they needed the courage lent by the heavenly wine, or perhaps they were simply seeking an excuse for the restless curiosity stirring in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, five graceful figures, trailing the scent of intoxication, mounted the clouds and headed straight toward the Creation God’s Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Creation God’s Palace was solemn and imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine generals stood guard layer upon layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey through deep clouds and cold winds swept across their faces, dispersing much of their earlier drunken haze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they exchanged knowing smiles, still propping up their cloudlike coiffures and trailing their skirts, deliberately playing the part of tipsy jade beauties on the verge of collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main gate was, of course, out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The women arrived at a secluded area and looked up at the towering glazed palace wall that pierced straight into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong glanced left and right, whispering nervously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we really climbing over the wall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Brother Zhexian’s palace is protected by barriers—even a God King couldn’t force their way in without entering through the main gate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan flipped her slender hand, revealing a gilded command token resting in her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Creation Token personally given by Xue’er and Zhuqing. The barriers inside the palace recognize the token as they would the master himself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her words fell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a fiery-red figure leapt into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wu lightly tapped the top of the wall with her toes and looked back with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This goddess is here to pluck immortal plums! If you get caught...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised an eyebrow, smiling slyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you dare drag my innocent intentions down with you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling raised a hand to lightly cover her lips; Shui Bing’er pretended to admire the swirling clouds around the wall; Ning Rongrong twisted the ribbon of flowing light between her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their postures differed, the flustered unease hidden in their brows and eyes was impossible to conceal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Dugu Yan’s dark-green gauze skirt fluttered as she landed lightly atop the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, what’s there to be afraid of?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended a finger and poked Huo Wu lightly on the forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone asks, we’ll just say we were all accompanying you, this greedy little cat, to sneak a taste of immortal fruit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Creation God’s Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a quiet courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian lounged in a sandalwood chair, a luminous screen shifting before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reflected upon it was the image of a sharp-eyed youth moving through a parallel world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the countless parallel worlds have already been gathered into one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only this world was deliberately left by me as a trial ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a playful curve appeared at the corner of his lips. He casually propped his cheek with his right hand, shifting into a more comfortable posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space rippled like water, then reassembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the courtyard scenery and the scene beyond the palace wall swapped places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five goddesses, still frozen in mid-climb, abruptly landed on the bluestone tiles at the center of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lingling, hurry up—uh?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan’s words came to an abrupt halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five women stiffly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What met their eyes was a white-robed youth lounging comfortably in his chair, calmly watching them with a half-smiling, half-amused expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" he said, \"what exactly are you ladies doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere became painfully awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wu was the first to react, dashing straight toward the immortal plum tree shrouded in celestial mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Zhexian gently flicked his sleeve, and the plum tree vanished into the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just gave each of you a hundred immortal plums a few days ago. You’ve already eaten them all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t exhaust my heaven-born immortal plant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still planning to let that plum tree evolve into a forest—then transplant some peaches and open up an entire immortal garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wu pursed her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you come looking for Xue’er and Zhuqing? They’re not home—they went to the Life God’s Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The women exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their lotus steps shifted lightly, a faint fragrance rising as they all closed in around Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, we came here just for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read Advanced Chapters on : www.patreon.com\u002Fc\u002FReadJin\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~ Every 200 PS = Bonus Chapter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~ Push the Story forward with your [Power Stones]\u003C\u002Fp>",1472,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.446Z",1,"novelbin.me","47a4510d03f50c5727ea70e1fa9f269bc721442d5583a891aac1e508c33f2694","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-441","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-439",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]