Douluo Continent: A Fallen Immortal Descends to Earth, Slaying Gods with a Drunken Sword

Chapter 144: Leaping Three Levels in a Row, Level 43 Soul Power, a Soul Skill He'd Rather Never Use
The Azure Lotus Sword slashed towards the Ten Thousand Years' Fate Tribulation.

The sword's edge encountered almost no resistance, and no unexpected events occurred.

The emerald green stem snapped in response.

Li Zhexian was about to step forward.

A sudden change occurred!

The twelve petals that had fallen to the ground turned a deep, glistening crimson in the blink of an eye.

An intense, almost tangible stench of blood permeated the air, turning the entire forest into a crimson mist.

Zheng——!
Zheng——!
The Destiny Tribulation Flour has only one chance in its lifetime to unleash its soul skill, which is when it is about to be destroyed.

This kind of dazzling brilliance before its demise contains a will to perish together with the fallen, and no one can take it lightly.

A warning bell rang in Li Zhexian's heart, and his brow twitched wildly.

The sudden, overwhelming killing intent made his hair stand on end and his heart clench.

Between the lightning and the fire.

His spine, resembling a sword, shot straight up.

The Azure Lotus Sword, formed from four sword intents—stars, blazing frost, gentle breeze, and thunder—suddenly appeared behind him.

A deep purple soul ring swirled around the Azure Lotus Sword in his hand.

"Second Soul Skill - Three Swords of Splendor!"

"cut!"

Li Zhexian's robes fluttered wildly as he glared and roared.

Four streams of azure lotus sword energy, each imbued with a different sword intent, transformed into a rainbow piercing the sky.

They bravely met the oncoming crimson blade head-on.

Qian Renxue's reaction was equally swift.

A deep black spirit ring rose from beneath her feet.

"Fifth Soul Skill - Divine Sword!"

On her slender, jade-like hands, a blazing, sacred flame ignited.

The moment the flames appeared, the surrounding temperature soared, and the leaves withered and curled.

The sacred flames condensed into a sword.

Qian Renxue gripped the Holy Sword tightly, standing shoulder to shoulder with Li Zhexian as they faced the destructive crimson light.

Boom boom boom——

The three extremely powerful and violent forces collided fiercely.

The center of the collision.

A sharp aura of various attributes surged forth.

All of a sudden.

Starlight burst forth, blazing fire and frost raged and intertwined, and a gentle breeze carried arcs of lightning that flickered and vanished in the sky.

The point of collision is the core.

The vegetation within a radius of several dozen feet was completely reduced to dust.

Li Zhexian and Qian Renxue's expressions changed drastically.

The brilliance of the Ephemeral Flower before its withering is terrifying.

Even with their combined efforts, the two still felt overwhelmed.

A tremendous force surged forth.

Li Zhexian trembled violently.

He was thrown into the air by the violent aftershocks.

Qian Renxue was also shaken back.

But in mid-air, six angel wings stretched out from behind her.

Its wings flapped rapidly.

She moved behind Li Zhexian and placed her hands on his back.

The two were stacked on top of each other.

He staggered and slid back more than ten meters.

He barely managed to regain his footing.

"Li Zhexian, are you alright?"

Qian Renxue's voice was urgent.

Li Zhexian shook his head, a burning intensity igniting in his dark eyes.

"fine!"

The two quickly turned back.

I saw...

Above the withering, eternally ephemeral life-threatening ephemera.

A black spirit ring slowly condensed and took shape.

On the surface of the spirit ring, wisps of blood-red patterns entwine and flow as if they were alive.

It emitted a divine aura far exceeding that of an ordinary ten-thousand-year soul ring.

"This……"

A hint of surprise flashed across Qian Renxue's exquisite face.

Li Zhexian stared at the soul ring, his eyes burning even more intensely.

“Rare beasts are soul beasts that have been imbued with the aura of gods, and their soul rings must have extraordinary properties.”

Qian Renxue nodded in amazement, then her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a look of worry appeared on her face.

"This spirit ring has a powerful aura, and it is probably 20,000 years old, far exceeding the limit that a Spirit Master can absorb."

“Li Zhexian, you…”

Li Zhexian was already sitting cross-legged in front of the Soul Ring.

"Qianrenxue, protect me."

"Ok!"

Qian Renxue stopped trying to persuade her and solemnly replied.

She was aware of every slight movement around her.

Those beautiful eyes, flowing with golden flames, were fixed on the white-robed youth who was absorbing the soul ring.

"Having undergone the lightning tempering of the Blue Lightning Clan, my physique has transformed into a three-phase spiritual vein body, and my physical strength is enough to rival that of an ordinary Soul Emperor."

"A lifespan of 20,000 years..."

"Although dangerous!"

"But it's worth the risk!"

Li Zhexian was resolute in his heart.

Absorbing spirit rings of higher levels was already commonplace for him.

The pure and domineering black soul power emanated from the soul ring and continuously flowed into Li Zhexian's body, gradually forming a thick cocoon of energy around him.

Severe pain!

An indescribable, excruciating pain swept through my entire body!

Li Zhexian clenched his teeth, his muscles tense as if they were made of iron.

He felt his meridians and flesh groaning under the strain, as if they would be torn apart by this violent force at any moment.

In particular, the wisps of blood-red energy mixed in with the soul ring contained the resolute sharpness of the "ephemeral beauty" of the ten-thousand-year-old calamity.

It's like countless sharp blades slicing through flesh and cutting away bones.

A rare beast spirit ring imbued with divine aura is far more difficult to absorb than an ordinary spirit ring of the same age!
Qian Renxue clenched her slender hands tightly.

Fine streaks of blood appeared on Li Zhexian's body.

It resembles a piece of porcelain riddled with cracks, on the verge of breaking.

"Li...Li the Immortal..."

Qian Renxue witnessed for the first time the horrific scene of Li Zhexian absorbing a soul ring.

My heart clenched suddenly, and I couldn't suppress my heartache.

she knows……

Li Bai didn't need to be in such a hurry.

With Li Zhexian's strength, even with only three rings, he would be able to dominate the Soul Master Competition.

That's why they work so hard.

All because of the immense pressure brought by that woman.

The pressure was like a sword hanging over his head, forcing Li Zhexian to become stronger.

Thinking that he had brought this crisis upon Li Zhexian, and recalling his entanglement with that woman, he realized that he was the one who had caused Li Zhexian this crisis.

Qian Renxue gently bit her lower lip, a trace of indescribable sorrow flashing across her jade-like face.

The clear spring wine pot flew into the air.

The spout is tilted.

The wine fell into Li Zhexian's slightly parted mouth.

His body was being continuously destroyed by the violent soul power.

Meanwhile, the spirit of wine continues to heal the wounds.

In this delicate balance between destruction and rebirth, Li Zhexian struggled to absorb the power of the soul ring.

Time passed quietly.

From afternoon to dusk, and then to twilight.

Darkness engulfed the ravaged forest clearing.

Li Zhexian remained seated, his soul rings completely gone, leaving only a few stubborn strands of crimson energy.

Qian Renxue stood guard by his side, never letting her guard down for a moment.

Darkness is when soul beasts are most active.

The stench of blood emanating from the cracks in Li Zhexian's body quietly permeated the silent forest.

sough--

sough--

In the dense thickets and shadowy forests.

The sound of rustling leaves came from all directions.

Qian Renxue's pretty face hardened, her radiant soul power surged across her body, and she gripped the sacred sword tightly in her hand once more.

Right now.

A sticky hand grabbed her fair wrist.

"go!"

Li Zhexian's voice was weary, yet incredibly clear.

Qian Renxue's tense body relaxed instantly.

She let him pull her along.

The two of them were like two wisps of smoke.

They quickly disappeared into the increasingly dense darkness.

The outer edge of Starry Sky Forest.

The night was as thick as ink.

Moonlight filtered through the layers of leaves, casting dappled light across the woodland.

"Don't move, I'll just sprinkle the animal repellent powder."

Qian Renxue quickly pressed down on Li Zhexian, who was trying to get up.

"After absorbing the spirit ring, the external injuries have been healed, but the mental energy has been greatly depleted. It's not too late to rest for a night before leaving."

Li Zhexian smiled.

Together with her, they scattered animal-repelling powder around the temporary camp.

Finish these.

The two sat down with their backs against an ancient tree.

A bonfire was lit in the middle.

The warm, orange-red firelight dispelled the small patch of darkness, illuminating the surrounding area.

Moonlight streamed down through the gaps in the branches and leaves, and fireflies danced lightly in the knee-high grass not far away, like a dream.

The atmosphere was tranquil and beautiful.

With the relaxation that comes after battle.

Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed slightly as she spent the night with Li Zhexian like this for the first time.

She picked up a branch.

Unconsciously poking at the firewood in the campfire, sparks crackled softly.

I have to say something...

She rested her elbows on her knees, her delicate hands supporting her cheeks, and turned her head to look at Li Zhexian.

"How much has your soul power increased since you absorbed a 20,000-year-old soul ring, which is beyond your level?"

A powerful surge of soul energy emanated from Li Zhexian's body, causing the campfire to flicker.

"My soul power is at level 43."

Before Qian Renxue could ask any further questions, Li Zhexian spoke up:
"But this soul skill..."

"I'd rather it never have a use."

　Dear readers, I'm so sorry it's so late, I was just too sleepy...

　　The next two chapters will be before 8 PM.

　　
　
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