After repelling the Dark Alliance's raiding squad, the Lingxu Market was filled with the tension and exhaustion of surviving a close call. Lin Yang knew that although they had successfully defended the "Chaotic Spiritual Pivot," the Dark Alliance would definitely launch a more ferocious attack. The Lingxu Market had to undergo a comprehensive transformation to enhance its overall strength in order to cope with the even greater crisis that was about to come.

Lin Yang summoned the leaders of various factions once again, gathering them in the newly repaired council hall. The atmosphere in the hall was heavy; the fatigue of battle still lingered on everyone's faces, but their eyes revealed determination and resolve.

"Although we thwarted the enemy's plot this time, we also exposed many problems. We must make changes and improve our strength, otherwise we may not be so lucky next time," Lin Yang said, his gaze sweeping over the crowd with unwavering determination.

The president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce spoke first: "Although the Chamber's intelligence network has detected some anomalies, the intelligence gathering is still not timely or comprehensive enough for the 'Dark Alliance's' meticulous plan. Going forward, the Chamber will increase its investment in intelligence work, deploying a denser network of intelligence points not only around the Lingxu Market but also throughout the entire cultivation world. At the same time, we will train a group of more professional and elite intelligence personnel to improve the efficiency of intelligence analysis and transmission."

The Pavilion Master of Wanbaoge replied, "Regarding magical artifacts, our countermeasures are not yet rich or powerful enough. Faced with the sinister techniques of the raiding squad, some magical artifacts have not been as effective as expected. The weapon refiners in our pavilion will conduct in-depth research on the characteristics of the techniques of forces such as the 'Netherworld Palace' to develop more targeted and powerful magical artifacts. In addition, we will optimize the storage and allocation mechanism of magical artifacts to ensure that suitable magical artifacts can be quickly provided to the defensive personnel during battle."

The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, and said, "The sword cultivators have demonstrated unwavering spirit in battle, but when facing complex and ever-changing enemies, the flexibility and adaptability of their sword formations still need improvement. The sect has decided to strengthen the sword cultivators' practical combat training, simulating various complex battle scenarios, including dealing with joint attacks from different evil forces. At the same time, we will explore more ways to combine sword formations with magical treasures to enhance overall combat effectiveness."

After in-depth discussions, all parties reached a consensus and quickly formulated and launched a comprehensive reform plan.

The Linghe Chamber of Commerce, like a finely tuned machine, sprang into action. It issued high rewards to recruit individuals familiar with the geography and power distribution of the cultivation world, and skilled in intelligence gathering. Simultaneously, the Chamber selected a group of astute and capable disciples and sent them to intelligence outposts across various locations for training. These outposts were situated in major towns, along vital transportation routes, and even deep within remote and mysterious lands. The Chamber also established an encrypted intelligence transmission system, utilizing special spirit pets and rune arrays to ensure the rapid and secure transmission of intelligence.

To better integrate intelligence, the Chamber of Commerce established an intelligence analysis center, staffed by experienced intelligence experts. They screen and analyze the massive amounts of intelligence collected, extracting valuable information and promptly transmitting it to the decision-making level of the Lingxu Market. Furthermore, the Chamber of Commerce strengthened exchanges and cooperation with the intelligence departments of other friendly forces, sharing resources and jointly weaving a broader intelligence network.

Inside the Wanbao Pavilion, the weapon refiners were working tirelessly, neglecting sleep and meals, to develop magical artifacts. They meticulously studied the sinister techniques displayed by members of the "Dark Alliance" in battle, discovering that these techniques mostly utilized dark spiritual energy to corrupt and disrupt opponents. Based on this, the weapon refiners decided to develop the "Purifying Spirit and Exorcising Bead." This bead, with a pure spirit crystal at its core and infused with various purifying spiritual materials, is refined over forty-nine days. It releases powerful purifying spiritual energy, effectively dispelling sinister energy and damaging enemies who employ sinister techniques.

Meanwhile, Wanbaoge upgraded and modified its existing defensive magical artifacts. They added runes to the "Demon-Suppressing Shield" that could sense fluctuations in evil spiritual energy. Once evil energy approached, the shield would automatically strengthen its defense and sound an alarm. For offensive magical artifacts, such as the "Sky-Splitting Divine Sword," they inscribed special runes to give it a purification effect when attacking, increasing its lethality against members of the "Dark Alliance."

In terms of the storage and allocation of magical artifacts, Wanbaoge has established an intelligent management system. Through special spiritual energy imprints, magical artifacts can automatically identify the user's identity and needs, and quickly fly to the person in need at crucial moments in battle.

Within the Spirit Sword Sect, the training intensity for sword cultivators has reached an unprecedented level. The elders have designed various simulated combat scenarios based on the attack characteristics of different evil forces. Sometimes, the sword cultivators fight phantom enemies in valleys filled with eerie mist, honing their perception and combat abilities in harsh environments; other times, they face combined attacks from multiple phantoms of different forces, improving their ability to coordinate attacks in complex situations.

To improve the synergy between sword formations and magical artifacts, the Spirit Sword Sect and the Myriad Treasures Pavilion jointly conducted experiments. They attempted to fuse the spiritual power of magical artifacts with the sword energy of the sword formation to create a more powerful attack method. After countless trials, they discovered that combining the "Sword Heart Clarity Talisman" with the sword formation allowed sword cultivators to better communicate and cooperate within the formation, while also enhancing the power and accuracy of the sword energy. While the sword formation was in operation, sword cultivators could share spiritual power and vision through the "Sword Heart Clarity Talisman," enabling them to launch more effective attacks against enemies.

While the Lingxu market is undergoing positive changes, the "Dark Alliance" is also embroiled in fierce arguments due to the failed raid.

"It's all because of the incompetence of your Bloodblade Sect that this operation failed!" An elder of the Netherworld Palace angrily accused the Bloodblade Sect Master.

The Bloodblade Sect Master's face was gloomy. He snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, if your 'Netherworld Palace' spells hadn't been exposed by the enemy, would we have failed?"

Leaders of other factions also joined the argument, and the atmosphere in the meeting room became tense and volatile.

"Enough!" the leader of the Dark Alliance suddenly shouted, and everyone immediately fell silent. The leader's face darkened as he surveyed the crowd, saying, "Arguing solves nothing. The Spirit Ruins Market has repeatedly thwarted our plans, proving they are not to be underestimated. We must revise our plans, and do so with even greater caution and thoroughness."

After discussion, the "Dark Alliance" decided to temporarily halt their operations and wait for a better opportunity. On the one hand, they strengthened their own capabilities and sought more powerful cultivation techniques and magical treasures; on the other hand, they continued to send out spies to gain a deeper understanding of the changes in the Spirit Ruins market and try to find any loopholes.

The Lingxu Market is undergoing a full-scale transformation, while the "Dark Alliance" lies in wait in the shadows. Both sides are preparing for their next confrontation. Can the Lingxu Market truly enhance its strength through this transformation and withstand the "Dark Alliance's" even more frenzied retaliation? What insidious schemes will the "Dark Alliance" devise this time? The future is full of uncertainties and challenges, but the people of the Lingxu Market are fearless. They will bravely face the unknown with unwavering faith and the power of unity.