News of the group's safe return from the ruins spread rapidly throughout the Lingxu Market, causing a sensation. However, beneath the surface of excitement, the question of ownership of the magical treasures obtained from the ruins was like a ticking time bomb, ready to ignite new conflicts at any moment.

Lin Yang and his group returned to the Linghe Chamber of Commerce and convened another meeting of various factions. The atmosphere in the spacious council hall was heavy. Representatives from each faction sat around a large round table, their gazes frequently falling on the magical artifact placed in the center. This artifact still emitted a multicolored light, its mysterious and powerful aura permeating the entire council hall.

Zhao Wanbao, the head of Wanbaoge Pavilion, broke the silence first. He frowned slightly and said with a hint of urgency, "Manager Lin, Wanbaoge Pavilion has invested a lot of manpower and resources in this trip to the ruins. Moreover, we have a cultivation technique that can perfectly match this magic weapon and unleash its maximum power. This magic weapon should rightfully belong to Wanbaoge Pavilion."

The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect was not to be outdone. He stroked his beard and said solemnly, "Sect Master Zhao is mistaken. Our Spirit Sword Sect's sword cultivators took the lead in the ruins, charging into battle and resolving crises many times. They made great contributions to protecting everyone and the magic treasures. The ownership of the magic treasures is well-deserved by the Spirit Sword Sect."

Other factions echoed this sentiment, each holding their own opinion and arguing endlessly. Some factions emphasized their contributions to defense, while others mentioned their crucial role in solving the mysteries of the ruins, all believing they had priority in acquiring the magical artifacts.

Lin Yang looked at everyone, his heart filled with worry. He knew that if the issue of the ownership of the magic treasure could not be properly resolved, the alliance between the various forces that had lasted for many years would inevitably break down, and the Spirit Ruins market would fall into chaos. Lin Yang raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet and said, "Everyone, your contributions in the ruins are evident to all, but precisely because of this, we must not let this magic treasure damage our harmony. Why don't we discuss a fair way to distribute it?"

A representative from another faction sneered, "Fairness? This magical artifact is so powerful, who wouldn't want to possess it? How can you talk about fairness?"

Lin Yang pondered for a moment and said, "We can decide the ownership of the magic weapon through a competition. Each faction can send a representative to compete in a friendly contest, and the winner will receive the magic weapon. This will ensure fairness and impartiality while also showcasing the strength of each faction. What do you all think?"

Representatives from some factions nodded in agreement, believing it to be the most feasible approach at present. However, other factions hesitated, worried that their representatives might not be able to achieve victory.

Just then, the vice president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce, who had been silent all along, stood up and said, "Manager Lin's plan is good, but the competition will inevitably result in casualties and may also cause new conflicts. I have an idea. We can temporarily centralize the right to use the magic weapons and let the various forces study them together. We can use the power of the magic weapons to enhance the overall strength of the Lingxu market. After the crisis is completely resolved, we can renegotiate the ownership."

This proposal caused everyone to fall into deep thought. Some factions felt that this was a good way to utilize the power of the magical artifact while avoiding conflict arising from the struggle for it. However, others believed that this was merely a delaying tactic, and that the question of ownership would ultimately still need to be addressed.

Zhao Wanbao, the head of Wanbaoge Pavilion, said, "This plan has its merits, but the magic weapon is precious. If we use it together, we need to discuss in detail how to ensure its safety and rational use."

The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect nodded and said, "That's right. Moreover, different forces have different needs and ways of using magic weapons, so coordinating them will probably not be easy."

For a moment, everyone was engulfed in heated discussion, with supporters for both options regarding the ownership of the magical artifact, making it difficult to reach a consensus. Meanwhile, outside the Spirit Ruins Market, the mysterious force seemed to have sensed the internal strife and was quietly plotting a new operation. An even greater crisis was gradually approaching the Spirit Ruins Market, and whether the various forces could put aside their differences and work together at this critical moment became a difficult problem facing them.