[{"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-49":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},1550414,2014,"Chapter 49: Spirit Power Breakthrough — The Next Spirit Ring? Zhu Zhuqing Arrives in Heaven Dou City","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-49",49,"\u003Cp>\"Sword Wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xiaogang's eyes glinted with sharp light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With a name like that, your Martial Soul must undoubtedly be a sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sword is king among weapons—one of the top-tier Tool Martial Souls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it's too rigid and easily broken. I've discussed this in my treatise, The Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls. You—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even finish his sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling sword light split the night, piercing straight for Yu Xiaogang's throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flender and Liu Erlong's expressions changed dramatically. None of them had expected that this Sword Wine would attack without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Erlong reacted instantly, flashing in front of Yu Xiaogang. Flames burst from her palm to meet the slashing sword light head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire and sword qi collided in mid-air—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exploding in a violent shockwave that rippled through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword light was finally consumed by the searing blaze, but Liu Erlong's eyes flashed with visible shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a sharp sword…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xiaogang stood frozen, his face pale. After a long pause, he clenched his jaw and spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sword Wine, there's not much difference between Spirit Masters at the first two Spirit Rings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the Continental Spirit Master Tournament arrives in half a year, you'll see Spirit Masters far more talented than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they'll all come from Shrek Academy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian shook his head and laughed coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now they were trying the \"don't bully poor middle-aged men\" speech?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward Dugu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Dugu, if you would, trouble Senior Dugu to step in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gladly. I've had enough of those three,\" Dugu Yan replied with a smirk, pulling out a snake-bone whistle from her robes and raising it to her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Iron Triangle's expressions changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name Poison Douluo was one known throughout the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Flender released his Martial Soul true body, transforming into a massive blue owl with a wingspan of five meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang hoisted the bed and leapt onto his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue shadow flashed, and the three disappeared into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian watched them go and turned to Dugu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just joking—could you really summon Senior Dugu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan casually slipped the whistle back into her pocket, lips curling in amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wanted to scare them off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Xue Qinghe, Ye Lingling, and the members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Battle Team couldn't help but break into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, the group wandered the city until midnight, full of joy and revelry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worth noting—since Li Zhexian's previous residence had been destroyed, everyone eagerly invited him to stay at their estates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tranquility of the Ye Clan, the depth of heritage in the Dugu Clan, even the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace—each was a place most people could only dream of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian declined them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those grand manors, with their throngs of servants and rigid etiquette, simply didn't suit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was used to living freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the mood struck him, he might take a drink and dance with his sword under the moon, or stroll in the rain to listen to the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a place bound by rules and obligations?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just wasn't comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That very morning, he'd found a quiet little courtyard in the eastern outskirts of Heaven Dou City, and settled in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian refused to believe—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There could possibly be another Zhao Wuji in this world coming to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard gate opened softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the hazy moonlight, a refined and elegant yard came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the right, at the base of the wall, a plum tree stood in full bloom, its branches heavy with ripe fruit, threatening to drop sweet nectar at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from it, nestled in the corner, a four-season plum blossom quietly unfurled its petals—true to its name, blooming fragrant all year round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp scent of plum blossoms mixed with the rich aroma of ripe fruit, filling the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking toward the three rooms with gray-tiled roofs and blue-brick walls, Li Zhexian plucked a plum and popped it into his mouth, nodding in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad. Quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Saintess really knows how to handle things properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he'd gotten too much sleep during those days in the bird's nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian felt no drowsiness at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick wash, he changed into a loose plain robe, its collar slightly open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands behind his back, he strolled into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dusk had fully settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the stone slabs beneath his feet seemed to carry the sweetness of plums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since comprehending the Qinglian Sword Song, I've only used it in battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never once have I danced with it beneath moonlight and breeze.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And tonight, the moonlight is perfect…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's dance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a light tap on the moss-covered steps, Li Zhexian's figure glided like drifting clouds to the center of the yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qinglian Sword slid silently into his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he even moved—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of chilling sword qi erupted like a torrential downpour, engulfing the entire courtyard in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword moves flowed like a soaring swan—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times drawing down starlight from the heavens, at others unleashing brilliant bursts of ice and fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sword sliced through the air, it let out a fine, sharp whistle, making the copper bells beneath the eaves chime gently in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beads of sweat slid down his cheeks—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could fall, they were vaporized into mist by the surging sword qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha! Wonderful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he danced, the more exhilarating it felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his sword danced through the air—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lingering, sharp killing intent swirling around him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was gradually refined, drawn inward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally vanishing completely into the three-foot-six-inch sword blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword became more seamless. More whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A sword, though a weapon of slaughter, must be sharpened constantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only by practicing its forms daily can its killing intent be hidden—its presence mastered fully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian swept his sword in a wide arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword qi whipped up the pink petals of the plum blossom tree—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that instant, petals filled the air, like a dreamlike rain of rouge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the peak of his momentum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp crack echoed from within his body, like ice breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of Spirit Power, far more powerful than before, erupted outward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smooth and natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit Power—Level 30!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian sheathed his sword and took a long swig of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sparkled like cold stars as he sat casually on the stone bench beneath the plum tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Level thirty…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to hunt for a new Spirit Ring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began contemplating the direction for his third Spirit Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he'd planned a precise ring combination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with his first two Spirit Rings both reaching the thousand-year mark, that plan had already been thrown off entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My battle with Zhao Wuji…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It exposed a weakness in my defense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But defense…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contradicts the essence of my sword path—pure offense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already have enough sword techniques. The Qinglian Sword Song hasn't even reached mastery yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps… I should seek a Spirit Ability that amplifies sword power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it. I'll go to the Star Dou Forest when the time comes and see which Spirit Beast has fate with my sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm… best to find a companion to go with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian arranged to go shopping with Xue Qinghe to furnish his new courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porcupinefish and Snake Lance Douluo, standing nearby, scanned him sharply, their eyes widening:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait—you reached Level 30 already?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe gently ran her fingers over an elegant sandalwood wine table in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian liked to drink in the courtyard. Cold stone stools and tables were uncomfortable—something better was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you decided what your third Spirit Ring will be?\" she asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I have a plan, it might not go the way I want,\" Li Zhexian replied with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll figure it out in the Star Dou Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe paid for the wine table, then asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall I arrange for Spirit Masters from the Royal Family to accompany you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian waved it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Traveling with outsiders just makes me feel restrained.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough,\" Xue Qinghe replied, saying no more. She knew Li Zhexian had his own judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the shopping was complete—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked side by side toward the eastern outskirts of the Imperial City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to Li Zhexian—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the bustling crowd…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar silhouette stood still in the distance, dusty and travel-worn—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears shimmering faintly in her eyes as she looked at him with unconcealed emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>",1437,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","3be5f1de88cf07257b3a2e1f4457c4e21de3cbad07c9376181989b70f5d1c7e7","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-50","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-48",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]