The members of the "Dark Alliance" cautiously approached the altar, completely unaware that the ambush at the Spirit Ruins Market was already in place. The Spirit Sword Sect's combat teams were hidden throughout the valley, like lurking cheetahs, silently waiting for their prey to appear. The "Rune-Breaking Shuttle" prepared by the Myriad Treasures Pavilion was also ready, waiting to be used at the crucial moment.

The closer the new leader of the "Dark Alliance" got to the altar, the more vigilant he became. "It's too quiet around here, something's not right. Everyone be on high alert, the people from the Spirit Ruins Market might be nearby," he said in a low voice, his eyes scanning back and forth among the surrounding trees and boulders.

The Bloodblade Sect expert gripped his bloodblade tightly, his eyes flashing with ruthlessness: "Who cares if there's an ambush? We'll fight with all our might! As long as we can break the altar's seal, what can the people from the Spirit Ruins Market do to us!"

Just as the members of the "Dark Alliance" stepped into the center of the valley, the captain of the Spirit Sword Sect's combat squad gave the order: "Attack!" Instantly, the once tranquil valley erupted in shouts of battle. Sword cultivators surged out from all directions, unleashing fierce sword techniques. The "Spirit Concealing Ice-Breaking Sword Formation" shone brightly, its five-colored sword energy shooting towards the "Dark Alliance" members like dragons emerging from the sea.

Although the members of the "Dark Alliance" were prepared, they were still caught off guard by the sudden attack. "It's the people from the Spirit Ruins Market! There really was an ambush!" the elder of the "Netherworld Palace" roared. He quickly cast the "Netherworld Ice Spell," and black runes and blue ice shards flew towards the sword cultivators, attempting to block the sword energy.

The Bloodblade Sect expert wielded his bloodblade, unleashing the "Blood Shadow Thousandfold Slash." Crimson sword energy collided with multicolored sword energy, erupting in a dazzling display of light. The powerful spiritual energy fluctuations caused the trees in the valley to rustle and leaves to flutter down.

The new leader of the "Dark Alliance" knew that panic was not an option. He quickly assessed the battlefield situation and discovered that while the sword formation was powerful, the number of sword cultivators was relatively small. "They have a limited number of people, let's concentrate our strength to break through the sword formation!" he shouted.

Upon hearing this, the members of the "Dark Alliance" launched a fierce attack on one side of the sword formation. A member of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" threw out a poison bottle, and poisonous mist instantly spread out, surging towards the sword cultivators. The sword cultivators immediately circulated their spiritual power, forming a spiritual power shield in front of them to resist the corrosive effects of the poisonous mist.

The captain of the Spirit Sword Sect's combat squad felt a chill run down his spine upon seeing the Dark Alliance's offensive. He knew that if they couldn't stop the Dark Alliance from breaking through the sword formation and getting close to the altar, the consequences would be unimaginable. "Everyone, hold the sword formation steady! Don't let them break through!" he shouted.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, reinforcements from Wanbaoge arrived. Several Wanbaoge disciples, wielding "Rune-Breaking Shuttles," swiftly reached the battlefield. They infused the "Rune-Breaking Shuttles" with spiritual power, causing them to shine brightly and emit beams of spiritual energy containing the power to break the seal, shooting towards the sealing runes on the altar.

"Oh no! They're trying to break the sealing runes!" The new leader of the Dark Alliance was shocked upon seeing this. He disregarded his battle with the sword cultivators and rushed towards the Wanbaoge disciples to try and stop them.

The Bloodblade Sect experts and the Netherworld Palace elders also realized the critical situation. They left some members behind to continue fighting the sword cultivators, while they followed their leader and charged towards the Wanbaoge disciples.

Upon seeing the Dark Alliance's actions, the leader of the Spirit Sword Sect's combat squad immediately ordered the sword cultivators to intensify their attack, attempting to stop the Dark Alliance members. The sword cultivators unleashed the killing move of their sword formation, "Sword Piercing the Sky," and a massive five-colored sword aura soared into the sky, slashing towards the Dark Alliance members.

Sensing the immense power of the sword energy, the new leader of the "Dark Alliance" swiftly cast a defensive spell, creating a black spiritual energy barrier in front of him. The sword energy struck the barrier, sending sparks flying and causing the barrier to tremble violently, but it still managed to block the sword energy.

"Hmph, with this little bit of attack, you can't stop me!" The new leader of the "Dark Alliance" snorted coldly and continued to charge towards the Wanbaoge disciples.

The disciples of Wanbaoge felt a little nervous when they saw the Dark Alliance rushing towards them. However, they knew the mission they were entrusted with, gritted their teeth, and continued to control the Rune Breaking Shuttle to fire beams of spiritual energy.

Just as the new leader of the Dark Alliance was about to approach the Wanbaoge disciple, a swordsman seized the opportunity and unleashed a "Sword Shadow Strike," appearing like lightning behind the new leader and thrusting his sword towards his back. Sensing the danger, the new leader of the Dark Alliance quickly turned around and blocked the swordsman's attack with his weapon.

"You brat, you ruined my plans!" the new leader of the "Dark Alliance" roared. He engaged in a fierce battle with the swordsman, and for a time, neither side could gain the upper hand.

Taking advantage of the situation, the Bloodblade Sect experts and the Netherworld Hall elders continued their charge towards the Wanbaoge disciples. Seeing this, the Wanbaoge disciples quickly adjusted the direction of their "Rune-Breaking Shuttles," unleashing beams of spiritual energy at the Bloodblade Sect experts and the Netherworld Hall elders. The Bloodblade Sect experts and the Netherworld Hall elders hastily cast spells to defend themselves, but the power of the spiritual energy beams was immense, and they could only barely manage to cope.

At this moment, the situation on the battlefield was complex, with the "Dark Alliance" and the people of the Spirit Ruins Market locked in fierce combat. In the chaos, a member of the "Dark Alliance" discovered a flaw in the sword formation. He quietly moved towards the flaw, attempting to break through the formation and create an opportunity for his comrades.

The leader of the Spirit Sword Sect's combat squad sensed the member's intention and swiftly used his movement technique to rush towards him. "Breaking through the sword formation won't be that easy!" he shouted.

Just as the captain was clashing with the member of the "Dark Alliance," the new leader of the "Dark Alliance" seized the opportunity, broke free from the sword cultivator's entanglement, and charged towards the Wanbaoge disciple again. He knew that as long as they prevented the Wanbaoge disciple from destroying the sealing runes, they would still have a chance to break the altar's seal.

The disciples of Wanbaoge were alarmed to see the new leader of the Dark Alliance charging forward again. They increased their spiritual power into the "Rune Breaking Shuttle," making the beam of spiritual power even thicker as it shot towards the new leader of the Dark Alliance.

The new leader of the "Dark Alliance" snorted coldly and unleashed the "Dark Rift Wave," a black wave of spiritual energy colliding with a beam of spiritual energy. The powerful impact distorted the surrounding air, and cracks appeared in the ground.

"Don't let him get close!" shouted a Wanbaoge disciple. The other disciples nodded in agreement, disregarding the danger, and continued to control the "Rune Breaking Shuttle" to attack the new leader of the "Dark Alliance".

Meanwhile, the battle between the Spirit Sword Sect's sword cultivators and the other members of the "Dark Alliance" had also reached a fever pitch. The sword cultivators, relying on their exquisite swordsmanship and seamless teamwork, gradually gained the upper hand. However, the members of the "Dark Alliance" fought desperately, and many on both sides were injured.

"Hold on, everyone! We must stop them from breaking the altar's seal!" shouted the leader of the Spirit Sword Sect's combat squad. The sword cultivators' morale soared, and they unleashed even stronger sword techniques, attacking the "Dark Alliance" members.

The new leader of the "Dark Alliance" was blocked from advancing by the Wanbaoge disciples' attacks. He was anxious and angry, but could not break through the Wanbaoge disciples' defenses for the time being.

"What should we do, leader? If this continues, the sealing runes will be destroyed!" the Bloodblade Sect expert shouted anxiously.

The new leader of the "Dark Alliance" gritted his teeth: "Let's all attack together and stop them at all costs!"

Disregarding casualties, the members of the "Dark Alliance" launched an even more frenzied attack on the disciples of the Wanbao Pavilion and the sword cultivators of the Lingjian Sect. Spiritual energy flashed across the battlefield, and shouts of battle and screams of agony mingled together.

In the fierce battle, the "Rune Breaker" gradually began to show its effects on the sealing runes. The sealing runes flickered erratically, and the sealing power on the altar began to weaken.

The members of the Dark Alliance grew increasingly anxious as they saw the changes in the sealing runes. They knew that if the seal were broken, their plan to unlock the altar and gain power would be a complete failure.

"No, we cannot fail!" roared the new leader of the Dark Alliance. Ignoring the attacks from the Wanbaoge disciples, he charged forcefully toward the altar.

The leader of the Spirit Sword Sect's combat squad tensed upon seeing the actions of the new leader of the "Dark Alliance." He swiftly used his movement technique to give chase. "You won't get near the altar!" he shouted.

Just as the new leader of the Dark Alliance was about to reach the altar, the captain finally caught up. He unleashed his strongest sword move, "Sword Overlord," and a massive five-colored sword aura slashed towards the new leader of the Dark Alliance.

The new leader of the "Dark Alliance" sensed a deadly threat. He quickly turned around and unleashed his strongest defensive spell. A black spiritual energy barrier reappeared, attempting to block the sword energy.

The sword energy collided with the spiritual energy barrier, unleashing a deafening roar. The powerful impact of the spiritual energy sent everything flying, and dust billowed through the valley.