After obtaining crucial clues, the various factions in the Lingxu Market immediately devoted themselves to formulating and preparing their battle plans. Lin Yang and the leaders of each faction sat around a huge sand table, their expressions focused as they carefully studied the terrain of the mysterious valley. Every detail of the valley was clearly presented on the sand table, with peaks, rivers, canyons, and other terrain features readily apparent.

Zhao Wanbao, the head of Wanbaoge Pavilion, pointed to a narrow canyon on the sand table and said, "This place is strategically important, easy to defend and difficult to attack. The mysterious forces are very likely to have set up a large ambush here. If we enter rashly, we may find ourselves in trouble."

The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect nodded in agreement. He frowned, his gaze sweeping across the sand table, and then said, "Not only that, there are several areas in the valley with abnormal fluctuations in spiritual energy. These places may hide powerful formations or traps. We must deal with them with caution."

After a heated discussion, the group devised a meticulous battle plan. First, a vanguard team composed of members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce, skilled in the art of divination and strategy, would be responsible for breaking any potential formations at the valley entrance and scouting for traps along the path ahead. The vanguard team members wore specially made clothing and were equipped with various detection artifacts, such as spirit discs capable of sensing traps and rune stones for breaking formations.

The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect formed the central army. After the vanguard cleared a safe passage, they would swiftly enter the valley to engage the mysterious forces in direct combat. The sword cultivators practiced their sword formations day and night, striving to unleash their maximum power in battle. Their sword formations were unpredictable and could be quickly adjusted according to different combat situations. For example, the "Tai Chi Sword Formation" could turn defense into offense, while the "Eight Trigrams Sword Formation" could confuse the enemy and disrupt their formation.

The disciples of Wanbaoge served as the rear guard, wielding various powerful magical artifacts to provide long-range fire support for the front-line troops. Wanbaoge's leader, Zhao Wanbao, personally selected a batch of extremely powerful magical artifacts, such as the "Flame Dragon Cauldron" capable of unleashing a sky full of flames and the "Nine Heavens Thunder Pearl" releasing lightning power, and organized targeted training for his disciples to ensure accurate strikes against the enemy in battle.

In addition, to prepare for potential emergencies, each faction has selected a group of elites to form mobile units. These mobile units are highly skilled and proficient in various combat techniques; they will flexibly support different aspects of the battle and be ready to respond to surprise attacks from mysterious forces at any time.

While preparing for battle, the alchemists of the Linghe Merchant Guild worked day and night. They refined a large number of pills, including "Spirit Gathering Pills" to restore spiritual energy, "Rejuvenation Pills" to heal injuries, and "Berserk Pills" to enhance combat power. These pills were carefully packaged and distributed to every member participating in the battle, providing them with strong support in combat.

The atmosphere within the Lingxu Market was tense and heated, with members of various factions making final preparations for the upcoming battle. They knew that venturing into the mysterious valley would inevitably bring immense danger, but they were fearless in their desire to protect the Lingxu Market and avenge their missing comrades.

The day of departure finally arrived. The morning sun shone on the square of the Spirit Ruins Market, where members of various participating forces stood in neat rows, their morale high. Lin Yang stood at the front of the ranks, his gaze resolute as he looked at everyone, and declared loudly, "Fellow Daoists, our journey to the Mysterious Valley is to defend the dignity and peace of the Spirit Ruins Market. The mysterious forces have committed numerous atrocities; we must not allow them to continue their evil deeds. Everyone must cooperate closely, follow orders, and believe that we will surely defeat the enemy!"

The crowd shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the sky. Then, the group marched off towards the mysterious valley. Along the way, the members remained highly vigilant, ready to deal with any potential dangers. When they arrived at the entrance to the mysterious valley, they found it shrouded in a thick layer of black mist, emanating a chilling aura.

The vanguard members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce took a deep breath, exchanged glances, their eyes filled with determination. Then, they quickly dispersed and began using the art of Qimen Dunjia to break the formation within the mist. They formed hand seals, chanted incantations, and channeled spiritual energy into the mist. The mist began to churn and surge, seemingly resisting the vanguard's attempt to break it.

However, the vanguard members did not back down. With their superb skills and unwavering perseverance, they gradually found a flaw in the formation. With a flash of light, the formation within the mist was successfully broken, and the black fog gradually dissipated, revealing the interior of the valley. But everyone knew that this was only the beginning; an even more severe test lay ahead. They regrouped and slowly stepped into the valley; a breathtaking battle was about to begin.