After successfully thwarting the Dark Alliance's plot to awaken ancient artifacts, the Spirit Ruins Market enjoyed a brief period of peace. However, the market was in ruins, with buildings severely damaged and most of the spiritual energy defense facilities in disarray. Ignoring their fatigue from the battle, the people of the Spirit Ruins Market quickly threw themselves into the reconstruction work.

Lin Yang convened a meeting of the leaders of various factions to discuss the reconstruction plan. "Although we managed to preserve the Lingxu Market in this great battle, we suffered heavy losses. Reconstruction is urgently needed. Everyone, please share your thoughts," Lin Yang said solemnly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

The president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce spoke first: "The Chamber of Commerce will do its utmost to coordinate resources to ensure that all kinds of materials needed for reconstruction can be supplied in a timely manner. We will contact merchants in various places to gather building materials, spirit crystals and other supplies as quickly as possible. At the same time, the Chamber of Commerce will also organize a group of people who are proficient in business planning to re-plan the Lingxu Market, making its layout more reasonable and its defenses more complete."

The head of Wanbaoge Pavilion stated, "Wanbaoge will be responsible for repairing and upgrading the spiritual energy defense facilities within the market. We will develop more powerful and stable defensive arrays and deploy magical artifacts in key locations as auxiliary defensive measures. In addition, the pavilion's weapon refiners will accelerate the production of magical artifacts to provide sufficient equipment for the market's defense forces."

The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect stroked his beard and slowly said, "The sword cultivators will assist in clearing the ruins and moving heavy objects. At the same time, we will strengthen patrols around the Spirit Ruins Market to prevent attacks from the remnants of the 'Dark Alliance.' During the reconstruction, the sword cultivators will also continue to cultivate and improve their strength to safeguard the safety of the Spirit Ruins Market."

Following the meeting, all factions sprang into action. Members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce traveled extensively, negotiating partnerships with merchants across the land. Large quantities of building materials and spirit crystals were continuously transported to the Lingxu Market via various spirit-carrying transport teams. The Chamber's planners conducted a detailed survey and planning of the market, creating a completely new market blueprint.

Inside the Wanbao Pavilion, the weapon refiners worked day and night. They delved into ancient texts, combining their findings with the problems exposed in the recent battle to improve the defensive formations. After repeated experiments, they developed a new type of defensive formation called the "Primordial Spirit Shield Formation." This formation integrates various spirit patterns and runes, possessing not only formidable defensive power but also the ability to automatically absorb surrounding spiritual energy for self-repair, and the capacity to confuse enemies and disrupt spells. Simultaneously, the weapon refiners worked overtime to produce various magical artifacts, such as the "Demon-Resistant Bracelet" and the "Spiritual Rhinoceros Warning Bell," which enhance the individual defensive and early warning capabilities of the defenders.

The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect were divided into several teams. One team assisted in clearing the ruins in the market, flying on their swords to transport huge rocks and broken building materials to designated locations. The other team patrolled the area around the market, using the "Spirit Concealment Illusionary Void Technique" to hide their figures and vigilantly search for any suspicious signs.

With everyone's joint efforts, the reconstruction of the Lingxu Market is proceeding smoothly. On the construction site, craftsmen and cultivators work together, and brand-new buildings are gradually rising from the ground. Defensive array masters are setting up "Primordial Spirit Shield Arrays" at various key locations in the market, their spiritual energy flashing, and a new defensive system is gradually taking shape.

However, behind this seemingly peaceful reconstruction, hidden dangers were quietly brewing. The remnants of the "Dark Alliance" had not given up their desire for revenge, and they gathered in a secluded valley. The valley was filled with a sinister atmosphere, and the surrounding trees all had an eerie black hue.

"The leader is dead, what should we do?" a member of the "Dark Alliance" asked worriedly.

"Hmph, we can't let this go! The Spirit Ruins Market ruined our plans and killed our leader. We swear we won't rest until we avenge this!" a remnant expert from the Blood Blade Sect said through gritted teeth.

“But now that our strength has been greatly reduced, how can we compete with the Lingxu Market?” Another member asked, his face showing fear.

At this moment, the remaining elder of the "Netherworld Palace," who had been silent all along, slowly spoke: "Although our strength has been damaged, we are not without a chance. I have heard that in the far north, there is an ancient tomb sealed by ice and snow, which contains a powerful magic weapon—the 'Ice Soul Frost Crystal Sword.' This sword contains powerful ice-type spiritual power. If we can obtain it, we will have the capital to fight against the Spirit Ruins Market."

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in everyone's eyes. "Alright, then let's go to the far north and seize the 'Ice Soul Frost Crystal Sword'!" said the Blood Blade Sect expert.

Thus, the remnants of the "Dark Alliance" packed their bags and headed towards the far north. The far north, perpetually covered in ice and snow, with biting winds and countless dangers lurking on the icy plains, presented a formidable challenge. Would the remnants of the "Dark Alliance" be able to successfully find the "Ice Soul Frost Crystal Sword"? Meanwhile, at the Spirit Ruins Market, although reconstruction was progressing smoothly, they remained unaware of the new movements of the remnants of the "Dark Alliance."

In the Lingxu Market, the reconstruction work is nearing completion. The new architectural style is more magnificent and spectacular, and the defensive facilities have also been greatly improved. People come and go in the market, and the shouts of merchants and the laughter of cultivators once again echo through the streets and alleys. However, Lin Yang still has a faint worry in his heart.

“Although we successfully prevented the ‘Dark Alliance’ from awakening the ancient artifact, their remaining forces will certainly not let this go. We cannot let our guard down and must continue to strengthen our intelligence gathering efforts,” Lin Yang said to the president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce.

The president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce nodded and said, "I have already arranged for more intelligence agents to gather information throughout the cultivation world. Once there is any news about the 'Dark Alliance,' I will report it immediately."

Despite this, the people of Lingxu Market were still immersed in the joy of reconstruction. The grand opening ceremony of the new market was about to take place, and the Linghe Chamber of Commerce organized a grand event, inviting cultivators and merchants from all over to participate. On the day of the celebration, Lingxu Market was brightly decorated and bustling with activity. Various rare spiritual items and magical treasures were displayed at the stalls, attracting the attention of many cultivators.

However, just as the celebration reached its climax, an intelligence agent from the Linghe Chamber of Commerce rushed over and whispered a few words in Lin Yang's ear in a flustered manner. Lin Yang's expression instantly turned serious. He gave a few instructions to the person beside him and then quickly left the celebration site.

It turns out that intelligence agents received information that the remnants of the "Dark Alliance" had appeared in the far north, seemingly searching for a powerful magical artifact. Lin Yang knew this posed another significant threat to the Lingxu Market. If the "Dark Alliance" obtained the powerful artifact, they would undoubtedly launch another attack on the Lingxu Market. Could the Lingxu Market prepare in advance? What would the "Dark Alliance" encounter in the far north? A new crisis was quietly approaching, and what challenges would the people of the Lingxu Market face?