A thunderous roar suddenly erupted from the top of the cave, and cracks like a spiderweb spread across the rock formations.Countless pieces of gravel (stones) carrying dust poured down, shaking the ground relentlessly—the power of the Soul Devouring Core exploding had finally shaken the very foundations of the entire cave. "Master, quickly!" Jin Ya endured the searing pain of the Starlight burning his shoulder, and helped up the staggering Jiang Li. Leaning on each other for support, they stepped on scattered ancient bones and rubble, sprinting towards the exit of the secret path.
Behind them, the Netherworld Blood Altar collapsed with a roar, the piled bones scattering. Black fragments of the shattered core and the fluorescent light of escaping souls intertwined, gradually dissipating in the collapsing dust and smoke. Stalactites along the way continuously broke and fell, splashing debris against the inner walls of the secret path. Their already tattered robes were further torn, and their wounds, stained by the dust, stung intensely.
When they finally rushed out of the stone gate of Cloud Severing Cliff and looked back, the entire cliff was enveloped in thick smoke and dust, the entrance to the Nine Heavens Secret Path completely buried. Above the sea of clouds of the Nine Heavens, the long-accumulated dark clouds were slowly dispersing.A ray of golden sunlight pierced through the clouds, gently sprinkling on the ravaged land, dispelling the lingering sinister aura and drawing a temporary end to this catastrophe that spanned ten thousand years.
Looking at the ray of sunlight that pierced the darkness, Jiang Li's ashen divine bone in her palm suddenly emitted a faint glow. The depleted spiritual power within her body showed a trace of circulation. She and Jin Ya, leaning on each other, collapsed on the grass by the cliff edge, exhaustion and the relief of surviving intermingling. Gazing at the clear sky, she finally relaxed the taut string in her heart.
An unknown amount of time passed before Jiang Li was awakened by a gentle breeze. She slowly opened her eyes and found herself lying on a soft patch of grass. Jin Ya beside her was still asleep, his wings curled at his sides, the faint golden bloodstain at the corner of his mouth already scabbed over. In the distance, the enormous figure of the Black Armored Dragon Rhinoceros was galloping towards them, the spiritual light on its horn flashing, clearly having sensed their presence.
"Master! Brother Jin Ya!" The Black Armored Dragon Rhinoceros's voice was filled with unconcealed anxiety. It approached cautiously, its huge head gently nuzzling Jiang Li's arm, "You've finally returned safely! Mister Xuan Yuan has prepared medicinal pills at the former site of the Spirit Rhinoceros Clan. I'll take you back now!"
Jiang Li nodded weakly, trying to get up, but found her body sore and weak. With the slightest effort, tearing pain shot through her. Seeing this, the Black Armored Dragon Rhinoceros obediently lowered itself, allowing them to climb onto its broad back, and then steadily stood up, slowly walking towards the former site of the Spirit Rhinoceros Clan.
Along the way, the sun was warm, and the breeze was gentle. The plants and trees along the path had sprouted new buds, and occasionally, sparrows could be seen playing on the branches, a scene full of vitality. However, a trace of unease lingered in Jiang Li's heart. Xuan Chen's unwilling roar before his death seemed to echo in her ears. Although the divine bone in her palm had a faint glow, it remained dim, exuding an indescribable sluggishness.
Upon returning to the former site of the Spirit Rhinoceros Clan, Xuan Yuan was already waiting at the village entrance. Seeing them return safely, his heart finally relaxed, and he quickly stepped forward to support them, "Master, Brother Jin Ya, you're finally back! Come quickly to the bamboo house for healing. I've already refined Spirit Calming Pills and Evil Cleansing Dew, which will help you dispel the residual Yin power within your bodies."
Inside the bamboo house, the furnishings were simple yet elegant, and the air was filled with a strong herbal fragrance. Xuan Yuan settled them on soft beast-hide mats, took out porcelain bottles, and fed them the pills respectively. The pills melted in their mouths, turning into a warm, gentle current that flowed through their bodies, dispelling the internal coldness and nourishing their damaged meridians.
Jiang Li closed her eyes and circulated her remaining spiritual power, coordinating with the medicinal effects to regulate her breathing. She could clearly feel that although the sinister aura within her body was stubborn, it was gradually receding under the dual effects of the pills and the faint glow of the divine bone. However, the glow of the divine bone remained weak, as if suppressed by some invisible force, making it difficult to restore its former luster.
Jin Ya's injuries were slightly less severe than Jiang Li's. He woke up shortly after taking the medicine. He struggled to sit up, looked at Jiang Li who was meditating and healing on the mat, and then at Xuan Yuan, his eyes filled with concern, "Mister Xuan Yuan, how is Master's injury? Why hasn't the divine bone recovered yet?"
Xuan Yuan frowned, his tone grave, "The sinister aura within Master's body is no longer a major issue. It's just that the divine bone itself is severely damaged and seems to have been imprinted with a very subtle Yin Power mark. This mark repels the divine bone's power, making its recovery difficult. To completely remove this mark, we may need to find an Ancient Spiritual Spring and use its water in conjunction with the divine bone's own purification power to achieve results."
Jiang Li suddenly opened her eyes. The divine bone in her palm burned intensely, and a faint glow shot out from it, landing on her wrist. After the light dissipated, a faint black mark appeared on her wrist. The patterns of the mark were strange and complex, bearing some resemblance to the Yin symbols on Xuan Chen's black robe, but were even more subtle and profound.
"This is..." Jiang Li's heart jolted. She quickly circulated the divine bone's power, trying to dispel the mark, but it seemed to have taken root, firmly imprinted on her wrist. No matter how much spiritual power she mobilized, she couldn't erase it. What was even stranger was that this mark did not emit sinister aura; instead, it resonated weakly with the divine bone's power, making the circulation of spiritual power within her body smoother.
Jin Ya and Xuan Yuan also noticed the strange mark and gathered around. Xuan Yuan carefully observed the patterns of the mark, his fingers tracing in the air, his expression growing increasingly solemn, "This mark is not an ordinary Yin symbol. It looks more like a 'Blood Contract Mark'. When Xuan Chen refined the Netherworld Blood Altar back then, he used similar marks to control his subordinates. However, the patterns of this mark are more ancient, seeming to be related to the Underworld Blood Contract from ancient times."
"Underworld Blood Contract?" Jin Ya's eyes were full of confusion, "What is that?"
"Legend has it that in ancient times, the Yin God, in order to control the Netherworld Realm, made a blood contract with his subordinates. Using the soul as a medium and bloodline as proof, as long as the blood contract was not extinguished, even if the physical body was destroyed, the divine soul could be reborn with the power of the blood contract," Xuan Yuan explained slowly. "Xuan Chen cultivated the ancient Yin cultivation secret techniques. It is highly possible that before his death, he entrusted a wisp of his divine soul to this Blood Contract Mark, attaching it to Master, waiting for an opportunity to be reborn."
These words struck Jiang Li like lightning, sending a chill through her heart. She had thought that by destroying Xuan Chen's physical body and the Netherworld Blood Altar, peace would finally return to the Three Realms. She hadn't expected Xuan Chen to have such a contingency plan. This Blood Contract Mark was like a time bomb. Once Xuan Chen's divine soul regained its strength, it would trigger another catastrophe.
"Whatever his scheme, I will not let him succeed," Jiang Li clenched her fists, a look of determination flashing in her eyes. "Since this mark appeared on me, it is my fated entanglement with him. I will find the Ancient Spiritual Spring as soon as possible, clear the mark from my body, and completely destroy Xuan Chen's divine soul, eradicating the future trouble once and for all!"
In the following days, Jiang Li and Jin Ya recuperated at the former site of the Spirit Rhinoceros Clan. Xuan Yuan went out daily, partly to inquire about the whereabouts of the Ancient Spiritual Spring and partly to handle matters related to the reconstruction of the Three Realms. Upon learning of Jiang Li and Jin Ya's safe return, various sects sent people to visit, offering rare herbs and treasures as tokens of gratitude.
The reconstruction of Jambudvipa (continent) was also proceeding in an orderly fashion. Villages once swallowed by black mist gradually regained their vitality, crops were planted in the fields again, and survivors, with the help of cultivators, built new homes, their faces showing smiles once more. Those puppet cultivators once controlled by Xuan Chen, after the Yin Power dissipated, some regained their senses and joined the reconstruction efforts; others, their souls damaged, became wandering ghosts, and were sent to the place of reincarnation by cultivators.
One day, Xuan Yuan returned from outside with a hint of joy on his face, "Master, good news! I've learned that deep within Kunlun Ruins, there is an Ancient Spiritual Spring named 'Jade Liquid Spring'. The spring water contains dense ancient spiritual energy and can purify all sinister auras. It may be able to remove the Blood Contract Mark on your wrist."
Jiang Li's eyes flashed with a sharp glint, "Kunlun Ruins? Isn't that the habitat of Ancient Fierce Beasts? Legend has it that the ruins are fraught with danger and guarded by Ancient Barriers/Seals. Entering it will likely not be easy."
"Indeed," Xuan Yuan nodded. "Kunlun Ruins are the remnants of the Ancient God Clan. Later, due to cataclysmic events, they became the habitat of fierce beasts. The ruins not only contain powerful fierce beasts but also countless Ancient Barriers/Seals. However, to remove the mark, we must brave these Kunlun Ruins."
Jin Ya quickly added, "Master, I'll go with you! With me here, I will surely help you deal with the dangers within the ruins."
Jiang Li pondered for a moment and nodded, "Alright. Xuan Yuan, the matters of the former site of the Spirit Rhinoceros Clan and the reconstruction of the Three Realms are entrusted to you. Jin Ya and I will go to Kunlun Ruins to find the Jade Liquid Spring, and we will return immediately after removing the mark.
Master, rest assured, I will guard the former site of the Spirit Rhinoceros Clan and assist the various sects in completing the reconstruction of the Three Realms, Xuan Yuan bowed in acceptance and took out a map from his bosom.
"This is the rough route map of Kunlun Ruins that I've drawn. It marks the known habitats of fierce beasts and locations of barriers/seals, which may be helpful to you. Additionally, these are the Dust Avoidance Pearls and Restriction Breaking Talismans I've refined. The Dust Avoidance Pearls can conceal your aura, allowing you to evade low-level fierce beasts; the Restriction Breaking Talismans can break through some Ancient Barriers/Seals and may save your lives at critical moments."
Jiang Li took the map and treasures, saying solemnly, "Thank you. This journey is perilous, we will be very careful."
The next morning, Jiang Li and Jin Ya, having packed their belongings, embarked on their journey to Kunlun Ruins. The two traveled west, crossing the Vast Forest Sea, passing through Rushing Rivers, and after several days of trekking, they finally reached the entrance of Kunlun Ruins.
The entrance to Kunlun Ruins was shrouded in mist, with towering peaks reaching into the clouds. The mountain bodies were covered with ancient runes, emitting a faint barrier power. The ground at the entrance was littered with countless beast bones, clearly indicating that many cultivators and fierce beasts had met their end here.
"Master, proceed with caution." Jin Ya soared into the sky, vigilantly scanning the surroundings. "The spiritual energy and sinister aura within the ruins are intertwined, likely hiding many dangers."
Jiang Li nodded, put on the Dust Avoidance Pearl, concealing her aura. Holding the map, she carefully stepped into Kunlun Ruins, following the markings.
Inside the ruins, it was eerie and bizarre. Towering ancient trees blocked out the sky, preventing sunlight from penetrating. The ground was covered with thick fallen leaves, making a rustling sound with each step. The air was filled with a faint scent of blood and decay, indicating that a battle had recently taken place.
The two moved forward slowly, following the guidance of the map. Along the way, they occasionally saw figures of low-level fierce beasts. These beasts had strange forms and ferocious appearances, exuding a strong aura of ferocity. Fortunately, with the Dust Avoidance Pearl concealing their aura, these beasts did not discover them and only roamed and roared in place.
After about half a day of travel, a fierce fighting sound suddenly came from ahead. Jiang Li and Jin Ya exchanged glances and cautiously approached the source of the sound. After passing through a patch of dense bushes, the scene before them made their pupils contract.
They saw that in an open space, dozens of cultivators dressed in black were attacking several cultivators dressed in white. The black-clothed cultivators were expressionless, their eyes vacant, exuding a sinister aura originating from Xuan Chen, clearly remnant forces of Xuan Chen. The white-clothed cultivators, on the other hand, were scouts sent by the Heavenly Court, now pushed to a desperate situation, covered in wounds and with depleted strength.
"It's Xuan Chen's remnants!" Jin Ya's eyes flashed with killing intent. "Master, should we intervene?"
Jiang Li frowned, pondering, "Although these black-clothed cultivators do not have high cultivation, they are numerous and fearless. Our purpose here is to find the Jade Liquid Spring, and we should not waste time here. However, the Heavenly Court cultivators share the same goal as us. If we can join forces, it may save us a lot of trouble."
With that, her figure flashed, and she charged into the battlefield like a phantom, condensing a wisp of karmic fire in her hand and shooting it towards the nearest black-clothed cultivator. Although the karmic fire was weak, it carried the purification power of the divine bone. The black-clothed cultivator died instantly upon contact, his body dissolving into black smoke.
"Who is it?" The black-clothed cultivators sensed the disturbance, turned their heads, and their eyes flashed with vigilance.
Seeing this, the white-clothed cultivators' eyes lit up with joy, and they quickly said, "Thank you, fairy, for your help! These are Xuan Chen's remnant forces. We don't know why they are in Kunlun Ruins, and they seem to be searching for something."
"We were ordered by the Jade Emperor to come to Kunlun Ruins to investigate news of the Ancient Spiritual Spring, but we were ambushed by these black-clothed individuals," said one of the leading white-clothed cultivators. "If the fairy can help us repel these black-clothed individuals, we will be deeply grateful!"
Jiang Li ignored their thanks and said coldly, "Join forces to repel the enemy!"
With that, her body erupted with karmic fire, and although not at its peak, it still carried a formidable momentum as she charged towards the black-clothed cultivators. Jin Ya also soared into the sky, condensing Starlight around him into several star blades, which shot towards the black-clothed cultivators.
Seeing this, the white-clothed cultivators also mustered their spirits, circulated their spiritual power, and fought side-by-side with Jiang Li and Jin Ya. Although the black-clothed cultivators were fearless, they gradually fell into a disadvantage under the combined assault of Jiang Li and Jin Ya. Like the Black Sha Guards encountered before, when killed, the Yin Power within them would recondense to form new cultivators. However, fortunately, Jiang Li's karmic fire contained purification power, which could completely incinerate their Yin Power, preventing them from regenerating.
After half an hour of fierce fighting, the last black-clothed cultivator was slain by Jiang Li's fire blade, dissolving into black smoke. The white-clothed cultivators breathed a long sigh of relief and bowed to Jiang Li one after another, "Thank you, fairy, for your help! We will never forget your life-saving grace!"
"No need for formalities," Jiang Li waved her hand and asked, "Do you know why these black-clothed individuals appeared in Kunlun Ruins? What are they looking for?"
The leading white-clothed cultivator replied, "We are not sure. After we arrived in Kunlun Ruins, we were continuously ambushed by these black-clothed individuals. From their conversations, we vaguely heard words like 'blood contract,' 'mark,' and 'spiritual spring,' and it seems they are also searching for the Ancient Spiritual Spring, wanting to use its power for something."
Jiang Li's heart sank. It seemed that Xuan Chen's remnant forces also knew about the existence of the Jade Liquid Spring and wanted to use its power to help Xuan Chen's divine soul recover its strength and complete its rebirth.
"Do you know the location of the Jade Liquid Spring?" Jiang Li asked.
The white-clothed cultivators shook their heads, "We only know that the Jade Liquid Spring is deep within Kunlun Ruins, but its exact location is unclear. The Kunlun Ruins are filled with barriers and seals. We explored along the way but had not yet found any trace of the spiritual spring before being ambushed."
"If that's the case, why don't we travel together?" Jiang Li proposed. "Kunlun Ruins are fraught with danger. One more person means one more strength. You are searching for news of the spiritual spring, and we are searching for the spiritual spring to remove a mark. Our goals are the same, so we can watch out for each other."
The white-clothed cultivators exchanged glances and nodded in agreement, "That would be excellent! With the fairy's help, we will surely find the Jade Liquid Spring smoothly."
Thus, Jiang Li and Jin Ya, along with the white-clothed cultivators, banded together and continued heading deeper into Kunlun Ruins. With the guidance of the white-clothed cultivators, they avoided many dangerous barriers and beast habitats, and their progress quickened considerably.
Along the way, they encountered several more waves of Xuan Chen's remnant forces. These black-clothed individuals were increasing in number and their cultivation was growing stronger, clearly searching within Kunlun Ruins in an organized manner. Fortunately, with the combined efforts of Jiang Li and the white-clothed cultivators, they managed to overcome danger each time, slay the black-clothed individuals, and steadily advanced towards the direction of the Jade Liquid Spring.
One day, the group finally reached the depths of Kunlun Ruins. Before them appeared a massive valley. In the center of the valley, a clear spring flowed, its water greenish, emitting dense ancient spiritual energy. It was the Jade Liquid Spring!
Around the Jade Liquid Spring, ancient runes covered the area, forming a natural protective barrier. And by the spring stood dozens of black-clothed cultivators. Leading them was an old man in a purple robe. The old man's face was withered and his eyes sinister, exuding dense sinister aura. His cultivation was even more formidable than that of Venerable Yin Suan encountered previously.
"It's 'Underworld Elder' from Xuan Chen's command!" The white-clothed cultivators' eyes showed fear. "Legend has it that this person is Xuan Chen's most trusted confidant and has cultivated the forbidden techniques of the Netherworld Realm. His power is unfathomable!"
The Underworld Elder slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Jiang Li. A sinister smile curved his lips, "Fairy Jiang Li, you indeed live up to your reputation, managing to break through all the way here. The Master's Blood Contract Mark is on you. Do you really think you can remove it with the power of the Jade Liquid Spring? How naive!"
"Xuan Chen is dead. You remnants, surrender now!" Jiang Li said coldly, a murderous intent flashing in her eyes. "Today, I will completely remove the mark and exterminate you wicked beings!"
"The Master is not truly dead. As long as the Blood Contract Mark is not extinguished, the Master will exist forever in this world!" The Underworld Elder laughed maniacally, a trace of madness flashing in his eyes. "Today, I will use the power of the Jade Liquid Spring to awaken the Master's divine soul and allow the Master to return to the Three Realms and establish the supreme hegemony of Yin cultivators!"
With that, he waved his hand, and the black-clothed cultivators behind him immediately circulated their Yin Power. Countless Yin symbols flew from their hands, rushing towards the protective barrier around the Jade Liquid Spring. The Yin symbols collided with the barrier, emitting a loud noise, and the barrier's light immediately dimmed a bit.
"Not good! They want to destroy the barrier and pollute the Jade Liquid Spring!" The white-clothed cultivators' faces changed greatly, and they all attacked, trying to stop the black-clothed cultivators.
Jiang Li also flashed, charging towards the Underworld Elder. She condensed a fire blade in her hand, carrying a fierce momentum, and struck directly at the Underworld Elder's face. "You want to destroy the spiritual spring? Ask my fire blade first!"
The Underworld Elder coldly snorted, raised his hand, and condensed a massive black palm print filled with dense Yin Power, which slapped towards Jiang Li. "Do you think your damaged body can stop me? Today, you will become nourishment for the Master's divine soul's rebirth!"
"Boom!"
The fire blade collided with the black palm print, and a world-shattering roar echoed through the valley, energy ripples spreading out like a tide. Jiang Li was forced back repeatedly by the immense impact, blood seeping from the corner of her mouth, her internal injuries relapsing. However, the Underworld Elder remained motionless, clearly his cultivation far exceeding hers.
"Master! I'll help you!" Jin Ya soared into the sky, his Starlight surging, transforming into a giant star spear which he thrust towards the Underworld Elder's back.
The white-clothed cultivators also launched their attacks, countless immortal arts and magical treasures smashing towards the black-clothed cultivators, engaging them in fierce combat.
Within the valley, immortal light and Yin Power intertwined, explosions, roars, and the clang of weapons echoed ceaselessly. Jiang Li engaged the Underworld Elder in a fierce battle, her fire blade and the black palm print constantly colliding. Each collision sent sharp pain through her meridians. But she did not retreat, with only one thought in her mind: protect the Jade Liquid Spring and remove the Blood Contract Mark.
The Underworld Elder's cultivation far surpassed any opponent she had previously encountered. As his black robe fluttered, countless Yin symbols swept over like a swarm of locusts, carrying bone-chilling coldness. The grass on the ground withered upon contact, and the rocks were corroded with dense holes. "Little girl Jiang Li, do you think your damaged divine bone can block this old man?" The elder chuckled sinisterly, condensing a pitch-black bone blade in his palm, entwined with several ghostly figures of souls. These were the residual souls of cultivators he had refined. "This Blood Contract Mark was originally a shackle tailor-made for you by the Master. The more you resist, the stronger it becomes, and you will only be consumed by it in the end!"
Upon hearing this, the Blood Contract Mark on Jiang Li's wrist indeed emitted a scorching black light, and a cold force surged upstream through her meridians, attempting to disrupt her spiritual power circulation. Gritting her teeth, she poured all her divine bone power into the fire blade. The gleaming white light intertwined with the crimson karmic fire, forming a blazing barrier that forcibly blocked the Yin symbols and the bone blade before her. "Xuan Chen is destroyed, and you, a remnant, should be buried with him!" she roared, closing in. The fire blade struck directly at the elder's face. The divine bone's purification power caused the elder's surrounding Yin Power to fluctuate violently, causing a momentary stagnation.
"Seeking death!" The elder was furious. He swept his bone blade sideways, colliding fiercely with the fire blade. The moment the two forces collided, Jiang Li was shaken backward, blood surged in her chest, and blood overflowed from her mouth. The elder, however, let out a scream as he was scorched by the karmic fire, flames igniting the hem of his black robe. He hastily extinguished the fire on himself and looked at Jiang Li with a hint of apprehension in his eyes. "The divine bone indeed lives up to its reputation. Unfortunately, you are destined to be a sacrifice to the Jade Liquid Spring today!"
With that, the elder formed seals with his hands and chanted incantations. The Jade Liquid Spring deep in the valley suddenly boiled violently. The originally clear spring water churned with black Yin mist, and countless chains surged out of the spring, coiling towards Jiang Li—these chains were of the same origin as those from the Netherworld Blood Altar, and Elder had clearly laid an Yin formation at the bottom of the spring, attempting to use the spiritual energy of the Jade Liquid Spring to nourish the Blood Contract Mark and completely control Jiang Li's divine soul.
Jiang Li's heart sank. She tried to dodge, but found her feet entangled by Yin vines that sprouted from the ground. The Blood Contract Mark on her wrist intensified, and the spiritual power within her became increasingly difficult to control, showing signs of being swallowed by the Yin power. "I cannot admit defeat!" A look of determination flashed in her eyes. She fiercely activated her Innate Spiritual Power, embedding the divine bone into her glabella. Gleaming white light instantly erupted from her forehead, like a small sun, dispelling the sinister aura around her.
"Using the divine bone as a guide, purify heaven and earth!" Jiang Li let out a clear shout. The fire blade transformed into a radiant pillar of light, slashing simultaneously at the Underworld Elder and the Yin formation of the Jade Liquid Spring. Wherever the light pillar passed, Yin symbols, chains, and Yin vines turned to ashes. Much of the Yin mist in the Jade Liquid Spring was also dispersed, and the spring water regained some of its clarity. The Underworld Elder was hit directly by the light pillar, letting out a shrill scream. His body gradually turned into black smoke under the scorching purification force, leaving only a black soul bead that flickered a few times in the air before completely dissipating.
With the elder's death, the Yin formation completely collapsed, and the Yin vines that had entangled Jiang Li lost their strength. She staggered to the edge of the Jade Liquid Spring and looked at the Blood Contract Mark on her wrist, which still glowed faintly, her heart filled with solemnity. Although the fierce battle had severely weakened the mark's power, it had not been completely removed. Clearly, the foundation of this mark was far deeper than she had imagined.
Just then, ripples suddenly appeared in the spring water, and a gentle Spiritual Energy rose from the bottom of the spring, enveloping Jiàng Lí's wrist. The Blood Contract Mark felt this surge of Spiritual Energy and actually slightly retracted its dark radiance, no longer attempting to erode her Divine Soul. A thought moved Jiàng Lí, and she circulated the power of her Divine Bone to merge with the Spiritual Energy of the Jade Liquid Spring. To her surprise, the Spiritual Energy of the Jade Liquid Spring could suppress the malevolent power of the Blood Contract Mark, and even had a slight purifying effect on the mark.
"It seems the key to removing the mark lies within this Jade Liquid Spring," Jiàng Lí murmured to herself. She sat cross-legged by the spring, closed her eyes, and simultaneously activated the power of her Divine Bone with the Spiritual Energy of the Jade Liquid Spring, carefully washing over the Blood Contract Mark. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the valley, casting upon her. It intertwined with the spring's light and the light of her Divine Bone, forming a serene curtain of light that protected her from the remaining malevolent influence.