Deep within a valley shrouded in dark mist, the Bloodblade Sect, in alliance with the Purgatory Demon Sect and other forces, held a secret meeting. A repressive and malevolent aura permeated the valley, and the surrounding rocks seemed to have been eroded by dark forces, turning an eerie black.

The Bloodblade Sect Master stood atop a massive black rock, his cold gaze sweeping over the assembled leaders of various factions below. The Infernal Demon Sect Master, clad in a long black robe, stood silently to the side, his face grim and radiating a chilling aura. The leaders of the Poison Scorpion Gang, Shadow Gate, and other factions also wore solemn expressions, awaiting the start of the meeting.

"Gentlemen, although our last attack on the Spirit Ruins Market failed, this time, we have joined forces with an even stronger force. We are determined to reduce the Spirit Ruins Market to ashes and seize the 'Chaos Spirit Pivot'!" The voice of the Blood Blade Sect Master echoed in the valley, filled with determination and greed.

The sect leader of the Purgatory Demon Sect nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "That's right. But after the last battle, the Spirit Ruins Market must have strengthened its defenses. We cannot act rashly; we need to formulate a comprehensive plan."

Everyone nodded in agreement and began discussing specific attack strategies. The Shadow Sect Master stepped forward and said, "Our Shadow Sect excels in stealth techniques. Before the attack, we can send elite disciples to infiltrate the Spirit Ruins Market and disrupt key nodes of its defensive array, creating opportunities for the subsequent attack."

A hint of approval flashed in the eyes of the Bloodblade Sect Master: "This plan is excellent. However, the Spirit Ruins Market is heavily guarded now, and infiltrating will not be easy. You must proceed with caution and avoid alerting the enemy."

The leader of the Poison Scorpion Gang continued, "My disciples are skilled in using poison. When attacking, we can spread deadly poison around the Spirit Ruins Market to disrupt their defenses and weaken their fighting power."

The sect leader of the Purgatory Demon Sect sneered, "Hmph, these methods are good, but they are not enough to ensure absolute success. My Purgatory Demon Sect has a secret technique that can summon hellish demons to fight for us. These demons are not afraid of ordinary attacks and will definitely cause great trouble for everyone in the Spirit Ruins Market."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy. The Blood Blade Sect Master laughed loudly, "Excellent! With the help of the demons from the Purgatory Demon Sect, and the cooperation of all our forces, the Spirit Ruins Market is doomed to fail!"

They then discussed in detail the timing, route, and division of labor among the various factions. They decided to launch the attack late at night, half a month later, using the cover of darkness to allow Shadow Sect disciples to infiltrate first and disrupt the defensive array. Next, Poison Scorpion Gang disciples would spread poison to disrupt the defenses of the Spirit Ruins Market. Finally, the main forces of Blood Blade Sect, Purgatory Demon Sect, and other factions would launch a joint attack, striking directly at the core of the Spirit Ruins Market and seizing the "Chaotic Spirit Pivot."

After the meeting, the leaders of each faction hurriedly departed with their missions, beginning final preparations for the impending attack. The Shadow Gate disciples practiced stealth techniques day and night, striving to remain undetected during their infiltration; the Poison Scorpion Gang intensified their efforts to refine various potent poisons, storing them in specially made containers; and the leader of the Purgatory Demon Sect went into seclusion, preparing to summon hellish demons at the crucial moment.

Meanwhile, at the Lingxu Market, Lin Yang and his group were closely monitoring the movements of all parties. The Linghe Chamber of Commerce's intelligence agents continued to send back fragmented information. Although they hadn't yet pieced together the enemy's complete plan, all indications suggested that an attack was imminent.

"Based on the information we have so far, the enemy seems to be preparing to launch an attack soon, and their methods are even more insidious and ruthless. We must speed up our preparations," Lin Yang said at an emergency meeting of the leaders of various factions.

The Pavilion Master of Wanbaoge said solemnly, “The crafting of the ‘Purifying Evil Banner’ is nearing completion, but it still needs some time for final adjustments and optimizations. Other defensive magic treasures are also being upgraded.”

The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect nodded: "The sword cultivators' training has been remarkably effective, and their ability to deal with strange spells has greatly improved. They have also mastered the 'Phantom Thousand Swords' sword formation and are ready to be deployed in battle at any time."

The president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce said, "The communication with friendly forces in the surrounding area is progressing smoothly, and they have promised to provide support at critical moments. However, we still need to rely on our own strength and hold out until reinforcements arrive."