Time flies in the Spirit Tribe. In a blink of an eye, Duan Litang, Su Xueli, Ling Xianer and Tang Xiaotang have been in the Spirit Tribe for some time. The Spirit Tribe's research on ancient magic is progressing steadily, and the strength of the tribe members is gradually improving. Seeing the Spirit Tribe gradually regain its vitality and vigor, Duan Litang and others are full of relief. However, they know that the mission of protecting the world is like a heavy boulder, always weighing on their hearts, and they cannot relax for a moment.

  After bidding farewell to the spirits, the four set out on a new journey. This time, they heard that in the Eternal Night Harbor of the Demon Realm, there were some mysterious clues about the power of the Blood Covenant. Although the Eternal Night Harbor was a place in the Demon Realm and full of dangers, in order to explore the secrets of the Blood Covenant, they resolutely headed towards the Eternal Night Harbor. Along the way, the sky was often covered by heavy dark clouds, and the air was filled with a depressing atmosphere, as if the whole world was shrouded in a layer of haze.

  After a long and arduous journey, they finally arrived at Yongye Port. Yongye Port was like a city swallowed by darkness. There were strange-shaped ships moored at the port, and the ships were emitting a faint light, as if they were messengers from hell. Around the port, demon cultivators shuttled back and forth, and their eyes revealed greed and ferocity. There were shops on both sides of the street, but most of the items sold in these shops exuded an evil aura.

  Duan Litang and his companions walked cautiously on the streets of Yongye Port, deliberately hiding their auras to avoid attracting the attention of the demon cultivators. However, their arrival still attracted some malicious glances. At a street corner, several demon cultivators were whispering.

  "Look, those outsiders don't seem to be from our Demon Realm. The aura on them is a bit strange." A tall and thin demon cultivator said with narrowed eyes.

  "Humph, no matter who they are, in this Evernight Harbor, as long as they are valuable, we have no reason to worry about them running away." Another demon cultivator with a face full of flesh sneered.

  Duan Litang and the others didn't pay attention to the whispers. They followed the information they had learned in advance and walked towards a magic pawnshop. This pawnshop was quite famous in Yongye Port and was said to know many secrets. The pawnshop's sign was shabby and had some strange runes engraved on it, emitting a faint black light.

  The four of them walked into the pawnshop, which was dimly lit and filled with an old atmosphere. There were all kinds of strange items on the shelves, some of which emitted strange lights, while others faintly emitted low roars. The pawnshop owner was a hunchbacked old man with wrinkles all over his face and deep sunken eyes that flashed with a shrewd light.

  When the shopkeeper saw Duan Litang, his eyes froze instantly, and his face showed shock and awe. Then, he knelt on the ground with a plop, and said in a trembling voice: "The Blood River Palace has been waiting for you for three hundred years. The Palace Master said that you would bring the Blood Sword to get the True Explanation of the Blood Contract."

  Duan Litang and the others were all stunned when they heard this. Duan Litang asked quickly, "What did you say? Blood River Palace? The True Explanation of the Blood Contract? What on earth is going on?"

  The shopkeeper raised his head, his eyes full of piety, and said: "Young Master, the pendant on you is a token of the Blood River Palace. Three hundred years ago, the Palace Master predicted that a person holding a blood-colored sword and wearing this pendant would come. This person will shoulder an important mission, and the True Explanation of the Blood Contract is prepared for this person."

  Duan Litang looked down at the pendant on his chest. He had always worn this pendant and had never thought that it had such a special meaning. He was about to ask again when suddenly, there was a noisy sound of footsteps and shouts outside the pawnshop.

  "Oh no, it's the people from the Dark Palace! They have noticed our whereabouts!" Su Xueli's face changed and she said vigilantly.

  As soon as he finished speaking, the door of the pawnshop was blasted open by a powerful force, and a group of dark hall assassins in black robes rushed in. They wore black masks on their faces, revealing only a pair of cold eyes, and the weapons in their hands flashed cold light.

  "Duan Litang, today is the day you die!" The leading assassin said coldly. He swung the long sword in his hand, and a black sword energy shot towards Duan Litang.

  Duan Litang quickly drew out his blood sword and waved it to block. With a loud clang, the black sword energy collided with the blood sword, splashing sparks. Seeing this, Ling Xian'er immediately swung her ice sword and released a powerful ice spell. The ice-blue light instantly enveloped the killers, freezing them in place.

  However, the Dark Palace assassins were well-trained, and they quickly adjusted their tactics and surrounded Duan Litang and his men. Tang Xiaotang shot out a series of spirit butterfly arrows, trying to disrupt the assassins' formation. Su Xueli used the Lingxian sword technique, with sword shadows crisscrossing, and started a fierce battle with the assassins.

  During the battle, Duan Litang discovered that these Dark Palace assassins were very powerful, and they seemed to know something about his blood covenant power, and they cleverly avoided the edge of the blood covenant power with every attack. Just as he was thinking about countermeasures, an assassin took advantage of his unpreparedness and suddenly attacked from behind. Ling Xian'er was quick-witted and she immediately stood in front of Duan Litang, blocking the assassin's attack with the ice sword in her hand.

  However, the killer's sword was attached with the power of the Dark Palace's curse, which instantly spread to Ling Xian'er's wrist. A black burn mark suddenly appeared on her wrist, and she couldn't help but let out a painful groan.

  "Ling Xian'er!" Duan Litang's heart tightened when he saw this. He exerted the powerful power of blood contract to repel the killers around him, and then quickly came to Ling Xian'er.

  "I'm fine, don't worry about me, be careful of them!" Ling Xian'er said through gritted teeth, her eyes full of determination.

  Duan Litang looked at the burn on Ling Xian'er's wrist, his heart filled with anger and self-blame. He carried Ling Xian'er on his back and said, "I will never let anything happen to you!" Then he rushed to the back door of the pawnshop.

  Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang saw this and hurried to follow. While resisting the assassins' attacks, they broke through the back door. In the fierce battle, they finally broke through the assassins' encirclement and rushed into the back door.

  Outside the back door was a narrow alley filled with a foul smell. Duan Litang ran desperately in the alley carrying Ling Xian'er on his back. He had only one thought in his mind, which was to take Ling Xian'er away from here and find a safe place to treat her.

  Ling Xian'er leaned on Duan Litang's back, feeling his rapid breathing and strong heartbeat. A warm current surged in her heart, and at the same time she felt a little guilty. She whispered in Duan Litang's ear: "Don't look back. People from the Ice Palace never cry." She tried hard to suppress the severe pain in her wrist and not let herself make a sound.

  Duan Litang listened to Ling Xian'er's words, and his heart became more determined. He carried Ling Xian'er tightly on his back and turned left and right in the alley, trying to get rid of the pursuit of the Dark Palace assassins. However, the Dark Palace assassins were chasing them closely, and their figures were looming in the alley.

  Just when Duan Litang felt a little overwhelmed, he suddenly found an abandoned warehouse in front of him. He ran towards the warehouse without hesitation, and after rushing into the warehouse, he put Ling Xian'er aside, and then quickly blocked the door of the warehouse with debris.

  Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang also rushed into the warehouse. They looked around vigilantly, ready to respond to the attack of the Dark Palace assassins at any time. Duan Litang came to Ling Xian'er and checked her injuries. The burn on Ling Xian'er's wrist became more serious. The black curse mark had spread to her forearm. Her face was as pale as paper, and her forehead was covered with sweat.

  "Ling Xian'er, hold on, I will definitely heal you." Duan Litang said anxiously. He took out his healing pills and fed them to Ling Xian'er. However, the pills did not seem to have much effect on the power of the Dark Palace's curse.

  At this time, the footsteps and voices of the Dark Palace assassins were heard outside the warehouse.

  "They must be hiding inside, search them!" the leading killer shouted.

  Duan Litang and the others clenched their weapons, ready for the upcoming battle. They knew that at this moment, they had no choice but to fight.

  The door of the warehouse was hit hard by the assassins, making loud "bang bang" noises. Duan Litang took a deep breath, activated the power of the blood contract, and prepared to give them a fatal blow the moment the assassins rushed in. Ling Xian'er also endured the pain and stood up. She picked up the ice sword, and her eyes revealed a firm killing intent.

  Finally, the door of the warehouse was knocked open, and a group of Dark Palace assassins rushed in. Duan Litang took the lead in launching the attack. He used the powerful power of the blood covenant, and the blood sword shone brightly, slashing at the assassins. Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang also quickly joined the battle. They cooperated closely with Duan Litang. For a while, the warehouse was filled with flashing swords and shadows, and shouts of killing shook the sky.

  During the battle, Duan Litang discovered that the Dark Palace assassins seemed to have received some instructions, and their attack focus was always around Ling Xian'er. They seemed to want to use Ling Xian'er's injuries to contain Duan Litang and others. Duan Litang knew that this was not a solution, and he had to find a way to break the power of the Dark Palace curse as soon as possible and get rid of these assassins.

  At this moment, Duan Litang suddenly felt a slight vibration coming from the pendant on his chest. He was moved and remembered what the pawnshop owner said, that this pendant might have a close connection with the Blood River Hall and the True Explanation of the Blood Covenant. He tried to inject the power of the blood covenant into the pendant, and saw that the pendant instantly burst into a dazzling blood-red light, and in the light, there seemed to be some mysterious runes flashing.

  As the pendant glowed, the attacks of the Dark Palace assassins seemed to be disturbed by some force, their movements became slow, and a trace of fear appeared in their eyes. Duan Litang took the opportunity to exert a stronger blood contract power to repel the surrounding assassins.

  "Everyone, follow me now!" Duan Litang shouted, carrying Ling Xian'er on his back and running towards the depths of the warehouse. Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang followed closely behind him. They turned left and right in the warehouse and finally found a hidden passage.

  The four of them walked along the passage, which was filled with a damp smell and had a faint green light flickering on the walls. After walking for a long time, they finally walked out of the passage and found themselves in the suburbs of Evernight Harbor. The sky in the suburbs was still dark, and there was a layer of light fog all around.

  Duan Litang placed Ling Xian'er on a stone and checked her injuries again. At this time, Ling Xian'er's condition became more and more critical. Her consciousness began to blur and her breathing became weak. Duan Litang was extremely anxious. He looked around, trying to find a safe place to treat Ling Xian'er.

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  At this moment, they heard the sound of horse hooves. Duan Litang looked over vigilantly, and saw a group of people in black robes riding black horses running towards them. Duan Litang clenched his blood sword, ready to meet the new challenge. However, when the group of people approached, Duan Litang found that they did not have the evil aura of the Dark Palace assassins.

  The leader took off his hood, revealing a weathered and resolute face. He looked at Duan Litang and the others and said, "You are Duan Litang and his friends, right? I am from the Blood River Palace, and I am here to pick you up on the orders of the Palace Master."

  Duan Litang was shocked. He looked at the people in front of him and asked, "How did you know we were here?"

  The man smiled and said, "Blood River Hall has its own intelligence network. Moreover, the hall master has been watching your every move. Come with us, we will take you to a safe place and treat the girl's injuries."

  Duan Litang hesitated for a moment, he looked at the unconscious Ling Xian'er, then looked at Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang. Su Xueli nodded slightly, indicating that he could trust these people. So Duan Litang carried Ling Xian'er on his back, followed the people from the Blood River Palace on their horses, and ran away.

  Along the way, the people from the Blood River Palace led them through many twists and turns, through a dense forest, and across a turbulent river. Finally, they arrived in front of a castle hidden in a valley. The walls of the castle were tall and thick, and were engraved with mysterious runes, emitting powerful power fluctuations.

  The people from the Blood River Palace took them into the castle. The interior of the castle was spacious and bright, with ancient paintings hanging on the walls, depicting some mysterious scenes. They came to a spacious room with a huge bed in the room, covered with soft bedding. Duan Litang gently put Ling Xian'er on the bed, and then anxiously waited for the people from the Blood River Palace to treat her.

  The people in the Blood River Hall immediately got busy. They took out various precious medicinal herbs and elixirs to treat Ling Xian'er's injuries. One of them walked up to Duan Litang and said, "Sir, don't worry, we will do our best to treat this girl. However, the power of the Dark Hall's curse is very strong. It will take some time to fully heal her."

  Duan Litang nodded. He looked at Ling Xian'er who was unconscious on the bed, and his heart was filled with worry. Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang walked over to him and comforted him: "Litang, don't worry too much. Ling Xian'er will be fine."

  In the following days, Duan Litang stayed by Ling Xian'er's bed day and night, never leaving. The people of the Blood River Palace changed and fed Ling Xian'er medicine every day. Their medical skills were very superb, and Ling Xian'er's injuries gradually improved. However, the threat of the Dark Palace always loomed in their hearts. Duan Litang knew that they could not stay here for long. They must find a way to break the power of the Dark Palace's curse as soon as possible, and at the same time explore the secret of the "True Solution of the Blood Contract".

  One day, the Lord of the Blood River Palace sent someone to invite Duan Litang and others to discuss matters. Duan Litang entrusted Ling Xian'er to the care of the people of the Blood River Palace, and then followed the messenger to the hall of the castle with Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang.

  In the hall, the master of the Blood River Hall was sitting on a huge chair, exuding a powerful aura and a majestic look in his eyes. When Duan Litang and others walked into the hall, the master stood up and said with a smile: "Welcome to the Blood River Hall. I am the master of the Blood River Hall, and I have been waiting for you for a long time."

  Duan Litang stepped forward and asked, "Palace Master, how do you know about me? What is the origin of this pendant? What is the True Explanation of the Blood Contract?"

  The hall master smiled slightly and said, "It's a long story. Three hundred years ago, the ancestors of the Blood River Hall accidentally got some clues about the power of the blood covenant. They predicted that the power of the blood covenant would have a significant impact on the fate of the world one day in the future. So, they left this pendant as a token to find someone who can master the power of the blood covenant. And you, Duan Litang, are the one we have been looking for."

  "As for the True Explanation of the Blood Contract, it is an ancient book that records the true secrets of the power of the Blood Contract. It is said that if one masters the True Explanation of the Blood Contract, one can completely control the power of the Blood Contract and may even be able to unlock the seal of the power of chaos. However, this ancient book has been kept carefully by our Blood River Hall and has never been shown to anyone. Now that you are here, it is time to give it to you."

  As he spoke, the hall master waved his hand, and a subordinate came over holding an ancient book that was emitting a faint light. The hall master handed the ancient book to Duan Litang and said, "Take this book, "The True Explanation of the Blood Contract." I hope you can study it carefully, master the true meaning of the power of the blood contract, and contribute to the peace and tranquility of the world."

  Duan Litang took the ancient book, his heart filled with excitement and responsibility. He looked at the Palace Master and said, "Palace Master, thank you for your trust. I will study this ancient book carefully and live up to your expectations. However, Ling Xian'er is still seriously injured and the threat from the Dark Palace still exists. How should we deal with it?"

  The hall master pondered for a moment and said, "The power of the Dark Hall is very large. It will take time to completely eliminate them. At present, we in the Blood River Hall can provide you with some help. We will send people to investigate the movements of the Dark Hall, and at the same time, we will help you find a way to break the power of the Dark Hall's curse. During this time, you can rest assured and recuperate in the Blood River Hall, waiting for Ling Xian'er's injuries to heal."

  Duan Litang and the others thanked the hall master and returned to Ling Xianer's room with the "True Interpretation of the Blood Contract". They put the ancient book aside and continued to guard Ling Xianer's bedside. Seeing Ling Xianer's gradually improving complexion, Duan Litang's worries were slightly relieved. He knew that the road ahead was still long and full of unknown challenges, but he firmly believed that as long as they worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and protect the peace and tranquility of the world. And this "True Interpretation of the Blood Contract" might be the key to their victory.

  In the following days, Duan Litang and others waited for Ling Xian'er to recover from her injuries while studying the "True Explanation of the Blood Covenant". The contents recorded in the ancient book were very profound, full of various mysterious runes and spells. Duan Litang, Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang studied day and night, trying to find a way to crack the mystery of the power of the blood covenant. The people of the Blood River Hall also provided them with a lot of help. They shared some research materials on the power of the blood covenant and sent some scholars who were proficient in runes and spells to discuss with them.

  As they delved deeper into the "True Explanation of the Blood Contract", Duan Litang and his companions gradually discovered that the power of the blood contract was far more complex and powerful than they had imagined. Ancient books recorded many methods of using the power of the blood contract, and how to integrate it with other powers to exert a more powerful power. At the same time, they also discovered that the power of the curse of the Dark Palace seemed to have some subtle connection with the power of the blood contract, which might be the key to breaking the curse on Ling Xian'er.

  During the research, Duan Litang often thought of the moment when Ling Xian'er blocked the attack for him in the battle. Her determined eyes and fearless courage were deeply imprinted in his heart. He secretly vowed to find a way to break the curse as soon as possible and restore Ling Xian'er's health.

  Finally, after countless days and nights of hard work, Duan Litang and others found some clues about breaking the power of the Dark Palace's curse in "The True Explanation of the Blood Contract". They found that they needed to find a rare herb called "Lingxi Grass", combined with the power of the blood contract and a special spell, to dissolve the curse on Ling Xian'er.

  When the people from the Blood River Palace learned the news, they immediately sent people to look for the Lingxi grass everywhere.

  In a remote and extremely cold place, the search team sent by the Blood River Palace moved forward with difficulty. The cold wind was like a knife, blowing across their faces. All around them was white, the steep ice peaks towered into the clouds, and the ice under their feet could break at any time. Li Ming, the leader of the search team, frowned. He knew that this mission was related to Ling Xian'er's safety and he could not slack off. "Everyone be careful, Lingxi grass likes cold weather and may be hidden deep in this ice crack." His voice was a little blurred by the cold wind, but the team members still nodded firmly and dispersed to search carefully.

  Meanwhile, in the Blood River Palace Castle, Duan Litang stayed by Ling Xianer's bed day and night, his eyes bloodshot. Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang were also extremely worried and often came to visit. "Litang, don't push yourself too hard, Ling Xianer will be blessed by heaven." Su Xueli comforted him softly, and Duan Litang just nodded silently, his eyes never leaving Ling Xianer's increasingly pale face.

  In the Dark Palace base in Yongye Harbor, a black-robed messenger received a tip-off that the people in the Blood River Palace were looking for the Lingxi grass to break the curse. He sneered, "Hmph, that's a nice thought. Pass the order down, at all costs, stop them from finding the Lingxi grass, and never let Duan Litang and his men break the curse."

  In the extremely cold land, the search team has not found any traces of Lingxi grass for several days. One team member slipped and almost fell into the ice cave, but fortunately he was pulled up in time by his teammates. "Captain, this place is too weird. We have almost searched all over the ice field. Could the information be wrong?" The team member said with a heavy breath. Li Ming's eyes were firm: "The information from the Blood River Palace has always been accurate. Keep looking! Miss Ling Xian'er is still waiting for this herb to save her life."

  At this moment, a sinister laugh suddenly came from a distance. "Want to find Lingxi grass? It's not that easy." A group of Dark Palace assassins rushed out from the ice cracks. They were wearing special black robes that could resist the extreme cold, and the weapons in their hands emitted a faint light. Li Ming's face changed: "Everyone be careful, they are people from the Dark Palace."

  The two sides immediately fell into a fierce battle. The Dark Palace assassins were well-trained and cooperated tacitly, constantly casting strange spells. The black mist in the hands of a killer condensed into a sharp spear and stabbed a member of the Blood River Palace. The member hurriedly waved his sword to resist, but was eroded by the black mist, and his arm was instantly numb. Seeing this, Li Ming shouted loudly, and the long sword in his hand danced, the sword energy was crisscrossed, and forced the killers back. "Protect yourself, don't let them succeed!"

  At the Blood River Palace Castle, Duan Litang suddenly felt uneasy. He had a bad feeling. "No, I have to go check on the search team." He stood up and was about to leave, but Su Xueli grabbed him and said, "Litang, what will happen to Ling Xian'er if you leave? There are people from the Blood River Palace taking care of her here. If you go, you might cause more trouble." Duan Litang hesitated for a moment and sat back down, but he felt like an ant on a hot pot.

  The battle in the extremely cold land became more and more intense, and the Blood River Hall search team gradually fell behind. Li Ming was already injured in many places, and his blood dyed the snow red. But he still gritted his teeth and persisted. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a faint blue light flashing on the ice wall in the distance. "That's. Lingxi grass!" He was delighted, but at this time the Dark Hall assassin also noticed his gaze and immediately stepped up his offensive, trying to prevent him from getting close to the Lingxi grass.

  Li Ming tried his best to break through the killer's defense and ran towards the Lingxi grass. But just when he was about to touch the Lingxi grass, a Dark Palace killer attacked from behind and stabbed his back with a sharp dagger. At the critical moment, a team member flew over and blocked the fatal blow for Li Ming. "Captain, quickly get the Lingxi grass!" The team member spit out blood and said with difficulty.

  Li Ming's eyes were red, and he picked up the Lingxi grass and put it into a special jade box. "Let's go!" The remaining team members supported each other and retreated while fighting. The Dark Palace assassins were chasing them, and just when everyone was in a desperate situation, a whistling sound suddenly came from the sky. The Blood River Palace support team came, led by a white-haired old man. He waved the whisk in his hand, and the powerful spiritual power instantly repelled the Dark Palace assassins. "Are you all right?" The old man asked with concern. Li Ming handed the Lingxi grass to the old man: "Elder, the herbs have been found, hurry up and save Miss Ling Xian'er!"

  In the Blood River Palace Castle, Duan Litang was very excited when he saw the elders returning with the Lingxi Grass. "Elder, I've finally waited!" The elder nodded slightly: "There is no time to lose, let's prepare to break the curse immediately." In the secret room of the castle, Duan Litang, Su Xueli, Tang Xiaotang and several elders of the Blood River Palace gathered. They followed the method recorded in "The True Explanation of the Blood Covenant", using the Lingxi Grass as a guide, Duan Litang exerted the power of the blood covenant, and merged with the spiritual power of other elders to form a powerful purifying force, which was slowly injected into Ling Xian'er's body.

  The black curse mark on Ling Xian'er's wrist began to flash violently, as if she was desperately resisting. Duan Litang's forehead was covered with sweat. He clenched his teeth and used all his strength to activate the power of the blood contract. "Ling Xian'er, you must hold on!" As the purification power continued to increase, the black curse mark gradually faded and finally dissipated. Ling Xian'er's face gradually regained its rosy color, and she slowly opened her eyes. "Where. Where am I?"

  Duan Litang's eyes were moist, and he held Ling Xian'er's hand tightly: "Ling Xian'er, you woke up! That's great, you are finally okay." Su Xueli and Tang Xiaotang also came over, their faces filled with joy. Ling Xian'er looked at everyone and smiled weakly: "I made you worry."

  However, before everyone could be happy for too long, a strong spiritual power fluctuation suddenly came from outside the Blood River Palace. The Palace Master hurried over: "Not good, the Dark Palace army is approaching, it seems that they are determined to get rid of us." Duan Litang stood up, his eyes firm: "If that's the case, then we will fight them to the death! We can't let them succeed."

  The people of the Blood River Hall quickly gathered and prepared to meet the enemy. Duan Litang stood at the front of the team, holding the blood sword. He looked at the densely packed figures of the Dark Hall in the distance, without any fear in his heart. "Today, let the Dark Hall see our strength!" As the Dark Hall army approached, a war was about to break out, and this would be another tough battle in their journey to protect the peace of the worlds.