[{"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-52":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},1550667,2014,"Chapter 52: Hunting the Third Spirit Ring — Li Zhexian’s Target! Whose Subordinates Are These?!","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>After bidding Zhu Zhuqing farewell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian devoted himself entirely to preparing for his third Spirit Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as word got out that he was heading out to hunt a Spirit Beast,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling naturally offered to join him, but surprisingly, the four members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Battle Team were just as fired up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Feng spoke up without hesitation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idol! Your first two Spirit Rings were already at the thousand-year level. I have to join you for your third hunt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian thought it over for a moment and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal for this trip was ambitious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With more people,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would stand a better chance of killing powerful Spirit Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For Spirit Masters, the third Spirit Ring has a limit of a thousand years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I have the healing power of the Sword Wine Martial Soul, along with the fortified physique forged by the Molten Frost Spirit Vein Body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With such a foundation, how could I settle for mediocrity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must pursue a Spirit Ring that surpasses the limit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once preparations were complete,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group of seven set off for the Star Dou Great Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—at the Crown Prince's residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's left Heaven Dou City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe, holding a jade pot, watered a radiant spiritual blossom bathed in morning light. She didn't even look up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm, they should reach the forest's outskirts by tomorrow morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snake Lance hesitated, then asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the young master is concerned, why not send Porcupinefish to secretly follow him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe put down the jade pot, her fingers brushing lightly over the delicate petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn't like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, she walked toward the back courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She arrived before a jagged rock garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artificial mountain silently shifted open, revealing a sloping tunnel that led downward into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe descended, her footsteps echoing through the still air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sense-activated soul tool lamps embedded in the walls lit up one by one, illuminating the horrifying scene at the end of the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mangled, bloodied figure was chained to the wall by thick iron links driven through both shoulders, nailed tightly against the cold stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to find a single uninjured patch of flesh on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right wrist, in particular, was twisted and folded, with bone fragments piercing the skin, a truly shocking sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing someone's arrival, he lifted his head with great effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill... kill me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like you killed Qin Ming... kill me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's expression was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snake Lance stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poured a viscous green medicinal liquid from a jade bowl onto Zhao Wuji's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hissss…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a faint sizzling sound, the mutilated wounds began to regenerate before their eyes—even the twisted wrist returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wuji showed no relief. On the contrary, his eyes were filled with terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you've got the guts, kill me! KILL ME!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roared hoarsely, his voice like a madman's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two sinister-looking old eunuchs, holding instruments of torture, stepped forward silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved with practiced efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, the stone chamber once again echoed with the gut-wrenching sound of bones breaking… and suppressed, agonizing screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wuji was reduced once more to a mass of blood and ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Kill me…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's gaze remained cold and indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shatter every bone in his body, feed him the 'Rotting Grass,' and send him back to Shrek.\".\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Until Li Zhexian personally executes him—he is not allowed a single day of peace. And under no circumstances is he to recover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porcupinefish and Snake Lance both nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Zhexian wanted to deliver justice personally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she would leave him that chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the time came,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would heal Zhao Wuji—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that Li Zhexian's sword could drink deep from the blood of his enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several days of travel,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian and his group of seven finally reached the edge of the Star Dou Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast, ancient forest stretched before them like a slumbering primordial beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Canopies of towering trees devoured the sunlight, casting fractured shadows on the forest floor below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a crisp call, Li Zhexian took the lead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping into the impenetrable darkness beneath the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other six followed close behind, and their figures were quickly swallowed by the sea of forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient trees rose like ink-black pillars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gnarled branches twisted overhead, forming a woven ceiling that blocked nearly all light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only scattered beams managed to pierce through, making the surroundings feel even more shadowy and deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underfoot, the forest floor was blanketed in soft, ankle-deep detritus—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a layer of decaying leaves and moss from centuries past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moist, rotting air crept in through every gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From deeper within the woods,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>dull, thunderous roars echoed from time to time, shaking the treetops overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven moved in silence, forming a defensive ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each watched a different direction, advancing cautiously toward the forest's interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Idol?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Feng, keeping his eyes fixed on the southeast, couldn't help but ask in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're already here in Star Dou. You gonna tell us your target for the third Spirit Ring now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others all turned to look at Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, he answered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Blood-Toothed Demonic Tiger isn't bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood-Toothed Demonic Tiger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone exchanged confused looks—they weren't familiar with that Spirit Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Dugu Yan's eyes widened as she gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood-Toothed Demonic Tiger?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian, you've set your sights on that kind of monster?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling's sapphire eyes sparkled with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yanyan, you've heard of it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to Dugu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a deep breath and spoke slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My grandfather mentioned it once…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Blood-Toothed Demonic Tiger is one of the top predators in the Star Dou Forest—second only to the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear. Extremely rare and incredibly difficult to find.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then added something even more shocking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Xin the Sword Douluo's fourth Spirit Ring came from a Blood-Toothed Demonic Tiger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the words \"Sword Douluo's fourth Spirit Ring\" hit with the weight of a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword Douluo Chen Xin—acknowledged as the strongest attack-type Douluo. His name alone stood as proof of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's precisely because of Sword Douluo's reputation…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…that Spirit Masters with weapon-type Martial Souls all dream of hunting a Blood-Toothed Demonic Tiger—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In hopes of gaining the same Spirit Ability as Chen Xin: Killing Intent Unleashed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then she added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That said—Spirit Abilities are unique to the individual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you kill the same Spirit Beast, the abilities you gain will almost never be identical.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And besides, hunting a Blood-Toothed Demonic Tiger isn't easy. Countless Spirit Masters have died beneath those fangs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idol, you're insane! That's awesome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng looked at Li Zhexian with eyes full of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Xin got his fourth ring from one of those, and this is only your third!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at Li Zhexian with newfound reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lingling's heart stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is why her mother believed Li Zhexian could one day rival Chen Xin…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian's Qinglian Sword is already unparalleled in its sharpness!\" Dugu Yan proudly lifted her chin, as if she were a part of his glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even my grandfather said that the edge of Zhexian's sword, in his youth, was even sharper than Chen Xin's!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with their praise, Li Zhexian merely shook his head and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A green snake shot out like an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Zhexian moved even faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword fingers flicked upward, and a burst of sword light cleaved the snake clean in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed with sharp intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood-Toothed Demonic Tiger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunting one would be following Chen Xin's path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he reached the peak, he'd only become the second Chen Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he, Li Zhexian, had his own sword path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit Beasts suited to top-tier sword-type Martial Souls were exceedingly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he had to settle on the Blood-Toothed Demonic Tiger as a tentative target—and adapt as needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pressed onward for over an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morning mist began to rise from the dew, turning the forest into a sea of fog and obscuring their view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they crested a ridgeline—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp sounds of cloth slicing through the air suddenly rang out from deep within the forest ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen figures flitted past, ghostlike, darting between the trees at shocking speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most startling of all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all dressed in green, each carrying a longsword on their back, and all had black cloth wrapped tightly around their faces—completely covering their eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being blindfolded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they moved like wind and shadow through the dangerous Star Dou Forest, with effortless, flowing footwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's pupils contracted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whose soldiers are these—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pah! Which sect's disciples are these?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is their entrance so damn cool?!\u003C\u002Fp>",1493,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.445Z",1,"novelbin.me","9a20ae64016b48c530aed864fa30d4495b4f4b95ce99970fed0eaaaddfa73934","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-53","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-51",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]