After many hardships, they finally reached the border between the Demon Realm and the Fairy Realm. The air here seemed to be filled with tension. The sky was often covered by thick dark clouds, and the occasional sunlight could not dispel the bone-deep chill. On the border, there were endless camps, soldiers patrolling back and forth, and their armors flashed a cold luster in the dim light. In the distance, the black mountains of the Demon Realm were like ferocious beasts, quietly dormant, as if they would launch a fatal attack at any time.

  Duan Litang, Ling Xian'er, Su Xueli, Tang Xiaotang and others settled down in a tent. As soon as they sat down, they heard noisy footsteps and low voices coming from outside. Duan Litang stood up and walked out of the tent, only to see a solemn general walking hurriedly, followed by a group of tired soldiers. Duan Litang stopped a soldier he knew and asked about the situation. The soldier sighed and said, "The situation is getting more and more tense. The army of the Demon Realm is frequently mobilized at the border, and it seems that they are planning some big moves. We are all on edge and dare not slack off." After hearing this, Duan Litang frowned, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.

  Back in the tent, Duan Litang told his companions what he had heard. Ling Xian'er's eyes flashed with worry. She tightly grasped the ice sword at her waist and said, "It seems that our mission this time is arduous. We must always be vigilant." Su Xueli nodded gently. She stroked the Lingxian Sword in her hand. The sword body flashed with a cold light, as if responding to the master's determination: "No matter what happens, we must fight side by side and protect this land." Tang Xiaotang waved the Spirit Butterfly Bow in his hand and said with a smile: "What are you afraid of? With us here, those guys from the Demon Realm will never get the upper hand!"

  In the following days, everyone devoted themselves to the defense of the border. They patrolled and stood guard with the soldiers, always alert to the movements of the Demon Realm. However, as the days passed, the Demon Realm never launched a large-scale attack. This calm made everyone feel more and more uneasy, like the calm before the storm.

  One day, after Duan Litang finished patrolling, he came to a small hillside on the border alone. He looked at the direction of the Demon Realm in the distance, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He thought of his life experience and the secret of the blood contract. He wondered if the upcoming war would bring him clues to solve the mystery. While he was lost in thought, he heard a familiar sound of footsteps behind him. He looked back and saw Ling Xian'er, wearing a light blue outfit, walking towards him with a smile.

  "Litang, you are here." Ling Xian'er walked to Duan Litang and said softly. Her eyes were full of concern, and she felt distressed when she saw Duan Litang's slightly tired face.

  Duan Litang looked at Ling Xian'er and smiled bitterly: "I just want to be alone and think about our future. This war always makes me feel that there is a deeper conspiracy behind it."

  Ling Xian'er gently held Duan Litang's hand and said, "Litang, no matter what we encounter, we will face it together. I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome the difficulties." Her voice was firm and gentle, like a ray of warm sunshine, dispelling the haze in Duan Litang's heart.

  As the two were talking, suddenly, a black lightning flashed across the sky, followed by a loud bang, shaking the entire border. Duan Litang and Ling Xian'er turned around quickly, and saw a raging fire in the tent in the distance, and shouts of killing. "Oh no, the Demon Realm is attacking!" Duan Litang shouted, pulled Ling Xian'er up, and ran towards the tent.

  Back in the tent, everyone quickly picked up their weapons and joined the battle. On the battlefield, swords flashed, shouts and screams intertwined. Duan Litang displayed the powerful power of the blood covenant, and the blood-colored long sword in his hand swung, bringing out blood light. Wherever he went, the soldiers of the Demon Realm fell one after another. Ling Xian'er waved the ice sword, releasing powerful ice spells, freezing the surrounding enemies into ice sculptures. Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang were not to be outdone. Su Xueli's Lingxian swordsmanship was exquisite, and each sword could accurately pierce the enemy's vital points; Tang Xiaotang shot out a series of spirit butterfly arrows. Wherever the spirit butterfly arrows went, the enemy was instantly shrouded in colorful light and lost their combat effectiveness.

  However, the Demon Realm's army was numerous and kept coming. Everyone gradually felt a little overwhelmed and was injured to varying degrees. At this moment, Duan Litang suddenly discovered that at the back of the battlefield, there were several figures moving rapidly in one direction. He looked closely and was shocked. They were actually assassins from the Demon Realm's Dark Palace, and their target seemed to be him.

  Duan Litang didn't have time to think and immediately chased in the direction of the killer. Seeing this, Ling Xian'er, Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang followed closely. They passed through many obstacles and finally caught up with the killer in a forest. When the killers saw that they were discovered, they immediately stopped and turned around, with cold murderous intent flashing in their eyes.

  "Duan Litang, today is the day you die!" The leading killer said coldly. In his hand, he held a black dagger, which was flashing with a strange light and was obviously coated with poison.

  Duan Litang was not afraid at all. He clenched the blood-red sword in his hand and said, "You are not qualified to kill me!"

  Just as the two sides were on the verge of a fight, suddenly, an ice spike shot out from Ling Xian'er's hand, like a white lightning, and pierced the assassin leader directly. The assassin leader quickly dodged sideways, and the ice spike rubbed his arm, leaving a deep wound. "Humph, you overestimate your own abilities!" The assassin leader snorted coldly, waved his hand, and the other assassins immediately rushed towards everyone.

  Ling Xian'er, Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang quickly stood in front of Duan Litang, each casting spells and engaging in a fierce battle with the assassins. Ling Xian'er's ice spikes were like flying snow, constantly shooting at the enemy; Su Xueli's Lingxian Sword shone brightly, with sword shadows crisscrossing, forcing the enemy to retreat; Tang Xiaotang shot out a series of spirit butterfly arrows, which shuttled among the enemies and disrupted their formation.

  Duan Litang was not to be outdone, he used all his skills to fight the killers in close combat. He exerted the power of blood contract to the extreme, and each attack was powerful, making it difficult for the enemy to defend. However, the killers were well-trained and numerous, and they gradually fell into a dilemma.

  At this moment, a killer sneaked behind Duan Litang while everyone was not paying attention, raised the dagger in his hand, and stabbed him fiercely. Ling Xian'er was quick-witted and she immediately released a powerful ice spell, forming an ice wall behind Duan Litang to block the killer's attack. At the same time, Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang also quickly adjusted their tactics. The three of them worked closely together and gradually gained the upper hand.

  After a hard fight, the assassins were finally defeated one by one. Only the assassin leader was left. He saw that the situation was hopeless, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. He suddenly took out a map from his arms, threw it to Duan Litang and others, and said: "Do you think this war is just a simple conflict? Too naive! The place marked on this map is the key." After saying that, he bit the poison in his mouth and fell to the ground and died.

  Duan Litang quickly picked up the map, and saw the words "Canglan Realm Forbidden Land - Wanjian Pavilion" on it. He was full of doubts, not understanding why the killer would throw out such a map before dying. Su Xueli walked forward, held Duan Litang's sword-holding hand, and said: "Litang, no matter what this map means, we will go with you." Ling Xian'er and Tang Xiaotang also nodded in support.

  Duan Litang looked at his companions' determined eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. He nodded and said, "Okay, we will go together. But before that, we must first deal with the war on the border." Everyone agreed.

  After returning to the camp, everyone told the general about the assassin and the discovery of the map. After hearing this, the general's face became very solemn. He pondered for a moment and said: "This Wanjian Pavilion is a forbidden area in the Canglan Realm. It is said that there are powerful forces sealed inside, and there are also countless dangers hidden. Since the assassin from the Demon Realm threw out this map, there must be a deep meaning in it. You must be extremely careful when you go there."

  Duan Litang and the others thanked the general and began to prepare for the journey to the Wanjian Pavilion. They recuperated in the camp for a few days, and after their injuries were healed, they set out on the journey to the Canglan Realm. Along the way, they passed through dense forests, climbed over steep mountains, and experienced countless hardships and obstacles. However, everyone's hearts were filled with a firm belief, that is, they must uncover the secrets of the Wanjian Pavilion and find a turning point for this war.

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  After many days of trekking, they finally arrived at Canglan Realm. Canglan Realm was completely different from the places they had been to before. The sky here was a strange purple, and the earth was filled with a mysterious atmosphere. They followed the marks on the map and headed towards the direction of Wanjian Pavilion. On the way, they encountered many strange creatures, some of which were like ghosts, and some were extremely powerful. But with their strong strength and close cooperation, they defeated these creatures one by one.

  Finally, in a desolate valley, they saw a towering sword pavilion. The sword pavilion towered into the sky, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. The door of the sword pavilion was closed, and the door was engraved with runes, as if telling a long history. Duan Litang and others walked to the front of the door and carefully observed the runes on the door. Duan Litang tried to inject spiritual power into the runes, but the runes did not respond at all.

  "It seems that this door is not so easy to open." Su Xueli said with a frown.

  Ling Xian'er looked around and found a mechanism hidden in the bushes. She walked forward and gently pressed the mechanism. With a loud "boom", the door slowly opened. A stale smell came to her face, and everyone walked into the Jiange cautiously.

  The Sword Pavilion was dark and gloomy, with some faintly glowing gemstones inlaid on the walls, barely illuminating the way ahead. They walked forward along a long passage, with many ancient weapons placed on both sides of the passage, all of which were engraved with runes, as if they contained powerful power.

  As they walked, a stone door suddenly appeared in front of them. On the stone door was a huge portrait, in which the person was wearing a black robe, holding a long sword, and his eyes revealed a sense of majesty. Duan Litang and others walked forward and carefully observed the portrait. Suddenly, the eyes of the person in the portrait flickered, and then the stone door slowly opened.

  Everyone walked into the stone gate and saw a huge hall inside. In the center of the hall was a stone platform, on which was placed a long sword emitting a faint light. The hilt of the long sword was engraved with runes, and the blade was shining with a mysterious light. Duan Litang and others walked forward and were about to pick up the long sword, when suddenly, a low roar sounded in the hall. A huge guardian beast rushed out from the darkness.

  The guardian beast was huge, more than two people tall, and exuded a powerful aura. Its body was covered with scales, as hard as armor. Its eyes flashed red, and it opened its bloody mouth and pounced on everyone. Duan Litang reacted quickly, wielding a blood-red sword and slashing at the guardian beast. However, the guardian beast's skin was extremely hard, and Duan Litang's attack only left a shallow mark on it.

  Seeing this, Ling Xian'er immediately cast an ice spell, and an ice-blue light instantly enveloped the guardian beast, temporarily restricting its movements. Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang also quickly joined the battle. Su Xueli cast Lingxian swordsmanship, and sword energy shot towards the guardian beast; Tang Xiaotang shot out spirit butterfly arrows, which exploded on the guardian beast's body, emitting dazzling light.

  Under the joint attack of everyone, the guardian beast gradually developed multiple wounds and blood gushed out. However, the guardian beast did not show any sign of retreating. Instead, it became more violent and continued to attack. Everyone gradually felt a little powerless and suffered some injuries.

  At this moment, Duan Litang suddenly felt a strong vibration coming from the blood-colored pendant on his chest. He realized that this might be the key to unlocking the secret of the blood covenant. He quickly activated the power of the blood covenant and resonated with the blood-colored pendant. A powerful force surged out of his body, and he was shrouded in a layer of blood-colored light.

  Duan Litang clenched the blood-red sword in his hand and used the upgraded version of Blood Covenant Storm - Blood Covenant Tide. The powerful power of the blood covenant hit the guardian beast like a surging wave. Under this powerful force, the guardian beast finally couldn't bear the burden and fell to the ground.

  Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They walked to the stone platform and picked up the long sword that was emitting a faint light. As soon as he picked up the long sword, Duan Litang felt a strong force surge into his body, and his strength was instantly improved. At the same time, he also found that there seemed to be some mysterious connection between this long sword and the blood contract.

  "It seems that this sword is the key to unlocking the secret of the blood contract." Duan Litang said excitedly.

  Ling Xian'er, Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang were also happy for Duan Litang. They knew that Duan Litang was one step closer to solving the secret of the blood covenant. However, they also understood that the war was far from over and there were more challenges ahead. But they were not afraid, because they had firm beliefs and each other's company. They believed that as long as they worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties, protect everything they cherished, solve the secret of the blood covenant, and save the world in crisis. And their legendary story will continue to be written in this world full of mystery and challenges, and bloom with even more splendid brilliance.

  After leaving the Wanjian Pavilion, the group did not return to the border immediately. They found a secluded place in the Canglan Realm and began to study the secrets of the long sword and the blood covenant. Duan Litang studied day and night, trying to find the connection between the runes on the long sword and the power of the blood covenant. Ling Xian'er, Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang protected him and also worked hard to improve their own strength.

  After a period of research, Duan Litang finally made some discoveries. He found that the runes on the sword were similar to those on the blood covenant pendant, and seemed to be an ancient text that recorded the secrets of the origin and power of the blood covenant. He told his companions about his discovery, and everyone was very excited.

  "Litang, you are so awesome! If you can decipher the meaning of these runes, maybe you can fully master the power of the blood pact." Su Xueli said excitedly.

  Ling Xian'er also nodded in agreement: "That's right, if we work together, we will definitely succeed."

  Tang Xiaotang waved the Spirit Butterfly Bow in his hand and said, "Once we have solved the secret of the blood contract, those guys from the Demon Realm will be in trouble!"

  In the following days, everyone continued to study the meaning of the runes. They consulted a large number of ancient books and consulted some elders in the Canglan Realm, but they still could not find the key clues. However, they did not give up, but strengthened their faith.

  One day, while Duan Litang was studying the runes, he suddenly had an idea. He thought of a possible way to interpret it, and immediately began to try it. According to his idea, he injected spiritual power into the long sword and the blood covenant pendant, while silently reciting the spell of the runes. As he moved, the runes on the long sword and the blood covenant pendant began to flicker, and a beam of light shot out from between the two, forming a strange pattern in the air.

  Everyone looked at the pattern in surprise, and saw some blurred images in the pattern, which seemed to be memories of the ancient times. In these images, they saw the birth of the blood covenant and its mysterious connection with the myriad worlds. It turned out that the blood covenant was created by a great god in the ancient times to seal the power of chaos. It contained powerful power, but also had huge risks. If used improperly, it would cause the explosion of the power of chaos and lead to the destruction of the myriad worlds.

  "It seems that we have a heavy responsibility on our shoulders." Duan Litang said with emotion.

  Ling Xian'er held Duan Litang's hand and said, "Litang, no matter how difficult it is, we will face it together. We will definitely be able to master the power of the blood covenant and seal the power of chaos."

  Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang also expressed their support. They knew that this war was not only to protect the border, but also to save the entire world. They must shoulder this responsibility and move forward courageously.

  After mastering some secrets of the blood covenant, everyone decided to return to the border. They wanted to tell their findings to the generals and discuss strategies to deal with the Demon Realm. However, when they returned to the border, they found that the situation had become more serious. The army of the Demon Realm launched a more fierce attack, and the border defense line was in danger.

  Duan Litang and his companions did not have time to rest and immediately joined the battle. With the power they gained in the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion and their new understanding of the blood covenant, they played a huge role on the battlefield. Duan Litang exerted the powerful power of the blood covenant and worked closely with Ling Xian'er, Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang to repel the attacks of the Demon Realm again and again.

  During a fierce battle, Duan Litang discovered a flaw in the Demon Realm Army. He immediately discussed with his companions and made a risky plan. They decided to go deep into the rear of the Demon Realm Army and destroy their command center, thereby disrupting their deployment. Although this plan was full of dangers, everyone did not hesitate at all and resolutely embarked on the journey.

  They passed through many obstacles and finally arrived at the rear of the Demon Realm Army. There, they found a huge tent, which was heavily guarded. Duan Litang and others carefully sneaked into the tent, only to see a general in a black robe sitting inside, directing the battle.

  Duan Litang and his men launched their attacks without hesitation. They used their respective magics and rushed towards the black-robed general. Seeing this, the black-robed general immediately stood up to fight. He was very powerful and started a fierce battle with Duan Litang and his men.

  During the battle, Duan Litang displayed the ultimate power of the Blood Contract - Blood Contract Reunification. A powerful force surged out of his body, covering the entire tent. Under this powerful force, the black-robed general gradually couldn't resist and was finally defeated.

  As the black-robed general fell, the Demon Realm army fell into chaos. They lost their command and fled in all directions. The border defense line was finally stabilized, and everyone successfully defended the border.

  This victory made everyone feel extremely relieved, but they also knew that this was just the beginning. There were still many secrets of the blood pact waiting for them to unravel, and the crisis of the world still existed. However, they were not afraid, because they had firm beliefs and each other's company. They believed that as long as they worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and protect everything they cherished.