[{"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-96":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},1550711,2014,"Chapter 96 - 96 — Comprehending the Fourth Realm of the Sword, Li Zhexian: I Wish to See Qian Renxue","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>Two days had passed since the annihilation of the Strength Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a noodle stall on the street, Li Zhexian, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Yu Tianheng, and the other four occupied two square tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from them, in front of a tavern—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The storyteller, recently recovered from illness, had set up his stall once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp snap, his folding fan spread open, and spittle flew as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Esteemed listeners, lend me your ears! Today this old man shall recount the tale of 'Sword Wine drenched in blood, the fall of the Strength Clan!'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green-robed storyteller's voice suddenly dipped into a chilling tone, like a crow cawing in the dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say that the Strength Clan's Clan Leader, Tai Tan, in order to recruit Sword Wine into his clan, birthed a foolish notion! Relying on his extra sixty years of life, he sought to use force to oppress others…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, tsk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Feng slurped down the last mouthful of noodle broth and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idol, now I understand why you prefer this noodle stall. These fragrant noodles, paired with stories of jianghu, really have a flavor all their own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Tianheng nodded in agreement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhexian once said that after a night of heavy drinking, nothing soothes better than a hot bowl of noodles. Indeed, it was no lie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When it comes to enjoying life, I've never seen anyone more adept than Zhexian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's gazes occasionally drifted toward the white-clad youth clapping along with the storyteller, smiles curling faintly at the corners of their lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian swept his eyes over his friends and shook his head with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For his sake, these families had mobilized their strength and brought about the downfall of the Strength Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such friendship deserved a banquet in thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This favor, Li Zhexian engraved deep within his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The days ahead were long; there would come a time for great repayment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flew like an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the gnarled branches of the plum tree in the courtyard—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian sat cross-legged on a meditation mat, his breathing long and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each breath, the fallen plum blossoms across the ground were drawn by an unseen rhythm, rising and falling in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about half an hour—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's eyes suddenly snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two sharp sword qis shot out from his eyes, making the air whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a powerful wave of Spirit Power surged from his body. It lifted the plum petals from the ground into the air, turning them into a rain of falling blossoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Level thirty-seven,\" Li Zhexian said, clenching his fists. He nodded in satisfaction, feeling the surging Spirit Power within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past three months, aside from refining his sword techniques, he had devoted himself to hard cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incident with Tai Tan served as a constant ringing alarm, making him deeply aware that while his sword techniques were sharp and peerless, the foundation of Spirit Power was the basis for any Spirit Master's strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, his cultivation of the sword had not been neglected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian had always excelled most in comprehending the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found himself confronted with an unprecedented bottleneck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of sword techniques…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This fourth form of the Qinglian Sword Song—completely elusive, without the faintest clue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised two fingers like a sword, pointing slightly upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starlight flickered, ice and fire intertwined, a gentle breeze coiled around his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three distinct sword intents danced around him, shattering any plum petals that brushed against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first form is Starlight. The second is Ice and Fire. The third is cool breeze…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what, truly, is the fourth form of the Qinglian Sword Song?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bottleneck was unlike any before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, though creating new techniques had always been arduous—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some embryonic form of sword intent had always stirred in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, no matter how he pondered, only mist clouded his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's brows knit into a hard knot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Three Realms of the Sword Dao…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Lower Sword cuts down others. The Middle Sword cuts down oneself. The Upper Sword cuts down the night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first three forms of the Qinglian Sword Song have already reached the realm of the Upper Sword that cuts down the night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yet… vaguely, I sense it. If I can comprehend this fourth form, perhaps… I may glimpse the threshold of the mysterious Fourth Realm of the Sword Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disheartened by his setback, Li Zhexian invited Xue Qinghe and the seven of the Heaven Dou Imperial Battle Team, who had just finished special training, to his quiet courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gathered around, drinking and laughing together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several cups, Yu Tianheng, somewhat tipsy, He suddenly put down his cup and said seriously, \"Zhexian, the Spirit Master Tournament is less than three months away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Imperial Battle Team has been cultivating hard at the academy, but our progress is limited.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's simulation training grounds hold unique mysteries. We must return there to cultivate for some time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Li Zhexian with a burning gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not come with us as a guest of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My grandfather always scolds me, comparing me to you. This time, I'll let him see you with his own eyes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's eyes lit up, gazing at Li Zhexian with eager anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, they both dearly wished he would accompany them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's brows arched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already been planning to visit the Seven Great Sects again, traveling to deepen his sword comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But among them, he was far less familiar with the others than with the Wind Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was, in fact, an excellent choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Wind Eye of the Wind Sword Sect was already wondrous enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As one of the Upper Three Sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's foundation must be even deeper. There must be some extraordinary place worth experiencing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, during the Strength Clan incident, Yu Tianheng's grandfather, the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Douluo, also intervened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike Senior Dugu, he and I are not well acquainted. Proper courtesy demands that I pay him a visit in thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his thoughts turned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian realized he had no reason to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the delighted gazes of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I won't be a bother, I'll go with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hahahaha, how could you be a bother? We couldn't be happier!\" Yu Tianheng punched Li Zhexian's shoulder. Yu Feng, Osler, and the Shi brothers were all visibly delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of the merriment, only Xue Qinghe, although a faint smile lingered on his lips, didn't seem very interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's hand paused mid-drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a casual sweep of his arm, he drew Xue Qinghe close by the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afraid I'll be gone, and no one will keep you company fishing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a gesture, in full view of all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's heart gave a sudden leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand, hidden beneath the table, pinched Li Zhexian's waist. Outwardly, though, she maintained the aloof dignity of the Crown Prince, answering calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh. Go, if you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pleasure of fishing can be had anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for me, this Crown Prince has been swamped with affairs of state. I could use one less distraction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Tianheng and the others, watching, only took it for brotherly camaraderie and thought nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than Li Zhexian, who else would dare so casually sling an arm around His Highness's neck?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged glances, each seeing a flicker of suspicion in the other's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Li Zhexian's next action—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left them both wide-eyed in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly leaned in, brought his lips to Xue Qinghe's ear, and whispered a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's face lit instantly with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This… this…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling pointed at the two of them, momentarily struck speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian, still with his arm draped around Xue Qinghe, arched a brow and scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's with that look? Never seen two brothers share a private word?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faces of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Yu Tianheng and the others only laughed it off, unbothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfectly normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Close brothers, sharing everything—what could be more ordinary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe lowered her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingertip traced the rim of her cup as she sipped her wine lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her earlier gloom had vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All because of the words Li Zhexian had whispered in her ear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we head to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I want to see Qian Renxue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1472,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.445Z",1,"novelbin.me","7b9bc892a6d1cb4d3308fd86865feb951a937d38cd899905a77ff95ba23bcb89","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-97","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-95",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]