Inside the Lingxu Market, everyone heightened their vigilance after noticing the activities of the "Dark Alliance" spies, but the "Dark Alliance's" conspiracy continued to unfold quietly. Their carefully selected elite assault team was undergoing final training in a secluded valley.

The atmosphere in the valley was oppressive and tense. The members of the raiding squad came from various factions of the "Dark Alliance," each possessing unique skills and their eyes gleaming with ruthlessness and greed. The Bloodblade Sect had sent several masters who had cultivated their Bloodblade techniques to the extreme; their bloodblades gleamed with an eerie red light in the sunlight, as if yearning for the nourishment of blood. The "Netherworld Palace" had selected disciples skilled in stealth and evil arts; their figures appeared and disappeared in the valley, emanating a chilling aura. Members from other factions also displayed their unique and sinister techniques, shrouding the entire valley in a dark shadow.

"Remember, this operation must succeed, failure is not an option! The Spirit Ruins Market is heavily defended, but we must use the chaos we create to our advantage and act accordingly. Once we find an opportunity, seize the 'Chaos Spirit Pivot' immediately!" The leader of the raiding squad, a veteran assassin from the Blood Blade Sect, said grimly. He toyed with a bloodstained dagger in his hand, his eyes revealing his determination to complete the mission.

Meanwhile, the "Dark Alliance" began implementing its disruption plan around the Lingxu Market. They dispatched small groups, disguised as roving bandits, to burn, kill, and plunder in the towns and villages near the market. These towns and villages had relatively weak defenses and quickly descended into chaos. Screams and cries filled the air, and thick black smoke rose into the sky.

"Oh no! Bandits are attacking!" a village guard shouted, but their resistance was no match for the fierce attack of a small group of "Dark Alliance" soldiers. The villagers scattered and fled, but could not escape the clutches of the bandits.

The news quickly reached the Lingxu Market, and Lin Yang frowned upon hearing it. "The appearance of these bandits is too suspicious. It is very likely a conspiracy by the 'Dark Alliance' to distract us and weaken our defenses. But we cannot stand idly by, otherwise the surrounding people will suffer even more."

After discussion, the Lingxu Market decided to send a portion of its forces to rescue the towns and villages that had been attacked. The Lingjian Sect dispatched a team of sword cultivators, who flew on their swords like white lightning bolts, swiftly heading towards the scene of the incident. The sword cultivators' figures flashed across the sky, leaving only afterimages.

"We must get there as soon as possible and rescue the people!" The elder swordsman leading the team said solemnly, his sword gleaming coldly as if declaring their determination to the enemy.

Wanbaoge also dispatched a group of disciples, carrying various magical treasures, to assist the sword cultivators in the rescue. These magical treasures varied in form; some emitted multicolored light, while others concealed powerful spiritual energy fluctuations.

However, all of this was within the Dark Alliance's expectations. Shortly after the rescue team from the Spirit Ruins Market left, the raiding squad, under the cover of night, stealthily advanced towards the market. They used various concealment spells to completely hide their presence, moving through the mountains and forests like ghosts.

"Remember, proceed according to plan. First, break through the outer defenses, then head straight for the location where the 'Chaos Spiritual Pivot' is stored," the raiding squad leader ordered in a low voice. The team members nodded, their eyes gleaming with excitement and tension.

At the Lingxu Market, although the remaining defensive forces remained steadfast in their posts, danger was closing in step by step as a surprise attack team approached. The defensive array emitted a soft light, and the guardians vigilantly watched their surroundings, unaware that a crisis was quietly descending.

On a watchtower in the Lingxu Market, a guard stared intently into the distance. Suddenly, he seemed to sense something unusual, and his brow furrowed slightly. "Strange, why do I sense a faint, malevolent aura in the air?" He became alert, gripping his weapon tighter.

Meanwhile, the raiding squad had reached the outskirts of the Spirit Ruins Market. They carefully avoided the patrols and approached the defensive array. The disciples of the "Netherworld Palace" made the first move, casting sinister spells in an attempt to disrupt the array's operation. Wisps of black smoke billowed from their hands, spreading towards the array. Where the smoke reached, the array's light began to flicker erratically.

"Damn it, someone's interfering with the magic array!" the guard on the watchtower shouted, but it was too late. Taking advantage of the moment the defensive array wavered, the raiding squad launched a swift attack. Bloodblade sect experts wielded their bloodblades, unleashing fierce bloodblade techniques, streaks of crimson sword energy slashing towards the defensive array. Members of other factions also unleashed their respective evil techniques, and for a moment, various malevolent lights flashed across the night sky.

Under the fierce attack, the defensive magic circle gradually dimmed, eventually revealing a crack. Upon seeing this, the assault team immediately rushed into the crack, like a pack of hungry wolves charging into a sheepfold.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!" Alarms blared throughout the Lingxu Market, and the guards grabbed their weapons, preparing to fight back. However, the raiding squad was incredibly powerful; they rampaged through the Lingxu Market, rapidly approaching the location where the "Chaos Spiritual Pivot" was stored.

"We must stop them! We absolutely cannot let them take the 'Chaos Spiritual Pivot'!" Upon learning of the enemy attack, Lin Yang rushed over, his sword gleaming, his eyes revealing determination and anger.

A fierce battle erupts within the Spirit Ruins Market. Can the guardians of the Spirit Ruins Market withstand the frenzied attack of the raiding squad and protect the "Chaos Spirit Pivot"? Will the "Dark Alliance's" conspiracy succeed? The situation becomes extremely critical, and everyone is drawn into this thrilling contest.

Inside the Spirit Ruins Market, the shouts of battle were deafening. The assault team advanced relentlessly towards the location where the "Chaos Spiritual Pivot" was stored, as if entering an empty field. Lin Yang led the experts of the Spirit Ruins Market to quickly assemble and meet the enemy.

"Everyone stay calm and don't panic! Although they are coming on strong, we must not back down!" Lin Yang shouted loudly. His voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the night sky like a bell, bringing confidence and courage to everyone.

The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect swiftly formed a sword formation, surrounding the members of the assault team. The "Myriad Manifestations Sword Formation" unfolded instantly, with countless sword shadows and crisscrossing sword energies forming a solid barrier. The sword cultivators' eyes were resolute, and their swords gleamed with a cold light, as if declaring to the enemy their determination to protect the "Chaos Spiritual Pivot".

"Hmph, you think you can stop us?" The raiding squad leader sneered, brandishing his blood-red blade as a crimson sword aura slashed towards the sword formation. The sword aura collided with the sword formation, unleashing a dazzling light and a deafening roar. The sword formation swayed slightly, but the sword cultivators gritted their teeth, doing their utmost to maintain its stability.

The disciples of Wanbaoge manipulated various magical artifacts to attack the assault team. The "Demon-Suppressing Pagoda" shone brightly, and beams of spiritual energy shot out from the pagoda like meteors towards the enemy. The "Evil-Breaking Spirit Shield" hovered in mid-air, releasing powerful defensive forces to withstand the assault team's counterattack.

However, the members of the raiding squad were no pushovers either. The disciples of the "Netherworld Palace" unleashed sinister magic, sending black smoke billowing out in an attempt to obscure the group's vision. Taking advantage of the smoke's cover, the Blood Blade Sect experts launched an even more ferocious attack. For a time, the situation reached a stalemate.

"This can't go on. We must find the enemy's weakness as soon as possible and break the stalemate!" Lin Yang thought to himself. While fending off the attacks of the assault team leader, he observed the enemy's movements.

Suddenly, Lin Yang noticed that the disciples of the Netherworld Palace seemed to need a brief period of charging up when casting their sinister spells. A thought struck him, and he immediately shouted, "Everyone, be careful! The Netherworld Palace disciples have openings in their spells. Seize the opportunity to attack them!"

Upon hearing this, everyone paid close attention to the actions of the "Netherworld Palace" disciples. Just as one of the "Netherworld Palace" disciples was about to cast another sinister spell, a swordsman from the Spirit Sword Sect seized the opportunity and unleashed a fierce sword technique. A sword aura shot towards the disciple like lightning, striking him squarely in the chest. The disciple screamed in agony, the spell abruptly halted, and the black smoke dissipated.

Without the cover of smoke, the raiding squad's movements were severely hampered. Taking advantage of this, the people of Lingxu Market intensified their attacks, unleashing the full power of their sword formations and unleashing even more ferocious attacks from their magical artifacts.

Upon seeing this, the raiding squad leader inwardly cried out in alarm. He knew that if the stalemate continued, they might be wiped out. Therefore, he decided to take a desperate gamble and personally lead several Bloodblade Sect experts to forcefully break through to the location where the "Chaos Spiritual Pivot" was stored.

"Charge with me! We must get the 'Chaos Pivot'!" The raiding squad leader brandished his blood-red blade and charged madly towards the sword formation. He exuded a strong aura of bloodlust, and his eyes were filled with madness and determination.

Lin Yang was shocked by the enemy's actions. He knew that if they broke through the sword formation, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, he unleashed his strongest sword technique, "Starry Sky-Splitting Sword"! A dazzling sword beam shot out from his sword, like a falling star, slashing towards the leader of the assault team.

The sword's edge clashed with the assault squad leader's blood-stained blade, unleashing a dazzling light. The powerful energy shockwave forced those nearby to stagger back several steps. The assault squad leader, struck by the sword's edge, coughed up blood and swayed slightly.

However, he did not give up. He endured the pain and continued to rush towards the "Chaotic Spiritual Pivot". Just as he was about to break through the sword formation, the experts from the Spirit Ruins Market surrounded him and blocked him and several Blood Blade Sect experts again.

"You despicable bunch, don't even think about taking the 'Chaos Spiritual Pivot'!" a Wanbaoge disciple shouted angrily, manipulating his magic weapon to launch a fierce attack on the raid team leader.

With the combined efforts of everyone in the Lingxu Market, the raiding team gradually found themselves in trouble. Their attacks became increasingly ineffective, and they sustained multiple injuries.

"Retreat!" Seeing the situation was dire, the raiding squad leader had no choice but to give the order to retreat. Like stray dogs, the raiding squad members fled the Lingxu Market in a sorry state, pursued by the crowd.

The Lingxu Market has once again successfully thwarted the Dark Alliance's plot, preserving the Chaos Spiritual Pivot. However, Lin Yang knows that the Dark Alliance will not give up; they will surely return. The future of the Lingxu Market remains fraught with challenges and crises. How will they cope with the Dark Alliance's even more frenzied retaliation? Everything is still uncertain, but the people of the Lingxu Market are prepared. They will face all future storms with their indomitable will and united strength.