Within the Spirit Ruins Market, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense after news broke that the Blood Blade Sect, in alliance with the Purgatory Demon Sect and other forces, was plotting something sinister. All factions swiftly mobilized, throwing themselves into intense preparations for battle.

Inside the Wanbao Pavilion, the weapon refiners worked tirelessly day and night. The Pavilion Master personally oversaw the research and development of magical artifacts. In response to the bizarre characteristics of the Purgatory Demon Sect's techniques, they decided to develop a magical artifact called the "Purifying Spirit Banner." This banner used special spirit wood as its pole, and its surface was made of spirit silk imbued with purifying power, engraved with ancient runes, capable of suppressing evil techniques.

"Everyone, pay attention. The inscription of the runes must be accurate, as this is related to the power of the 'Purifying Spirit Banner'," the Pavilion Master instructed the weapon refiners while carefully checking the production progress.

The weapon refiners were completely focused, their carving knives flying across the spirit silk. Each rune shimmered with a faint light, as if containing a mysterious power. Through their efforts, banners of "purification banners" gradually took shape.

At the same time, Wanbaoge also upgraded other defensive magical artifacts. They incorporated higher-grade spirit crystals into the "Demon Suppression Array Talisman" to enhance its defensive power; and modified the spiritual energy core of the "Qiankun Gathering Spirit Tower" to enable it to gather and release spiritual energy more quickly.

On the Spirit Sword Sect's training grounds, sword cultivators were sweating profusely. The elders had devised a special training program for the sword cultivators, specifically designed to counter the Infernal Demon Sect's unpredictable attack methods. They focused on training the cultivators' adaptability and their ability to perceive strange spiritual energy.

"Listen up, everyone! The techniques of the Purgatory Demon Sect are often unpredictable. You must always be vigilant and sense the subtle changes in the spiritual energy around you," an elder shouted.

The sword cultivators paired up and sparred with each other. One of them would mimic the attack methods of the Purgatory Demon Sect, unleashing strange fluctuations of spiritual energy, while the other would respond using their own perception and swordsmanship. Through continuous practice, they discovered some techniques for dealing with these strange spells.

To enhance the power of the sword formation, the Spirit Sword Sect decided to incorporate new sword techniques. The elders secluded themselves to research, seeking inspiration from ancient sword manuals, and created a sword technique called "Phantom Thousandfold Sword." This technique emphasizes the variation and deception of sword moves, creating countless illusions within the sword formation, making it difficult for enemies to distinguish between reality and illusion.

While intensifying its intelligence gathering efforts, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce actively contacted neighboring friendly forces. The guild leader personally led a delegation to various sects to seek their support.

"Distinguished sect leaders, the Blood Blade Sect, in alliance with the Purgatory Demon Sect and other evil forces, is attempting to attack the Spirit Ruins Market once again. If the Spirit Ruins Market falls, I fear none of you will be able to escape unscathed," the Chamber of Commerce president earnestly addressed the sect leaders.

The leaders of various sects, well aware of the principle of mutual dependence, all expressed their willingness to lend a helping hand. Some sects promised to send elite disciples to assist in the defense of the Spirit Ruins Market; others provided precious spiritual materials and cultivation manuals to help the Spirit Ruins Market enhance its strength.

Thanks to the efforts of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce, the Lingxu Market has formed a closer alliance with several surrounding sects. They share intelligence, jointly formulate defense strategies, and have created a vast defense system.

Lin Yang, on the other hand, oversaw the overall situation and coordinated the preparations of various forces. He knew that the enemy they faced was extremely powerful, and that only by integrating the strength of all parties could they have a chance of victory.

"Everyone must work together. Our Lingxu Market has weathered countless crises and survived them all. This time will be no exception!" Lin Yang encouraged everyone at the meeting of the leaders of various forces.

However, the alliance between the Bloodblade Sect and other forces such as the Purgatory Demon Sect was also pushing forward with their plans at full speed. They were constantly gathering the latest intelligence on the Spirit Ruins Market and repeatedly modifying and perfecting their attack plans.

The Bloodblade Sect Master stood before the alliance's tent, gazing in the direction of the Spirit Ruins Market, his eyes flashing with a sinister light: "Spirit Ruins Market, this time you won't escape!"