Dark clouds loomed over the Lingxu Market, as the "Shadow Society," allied with evil cultivators, surged forward like a black tide. Inside the Lingxu Market, all forces stood ready, the tense atmosphere seemingly freezing the air itself.

The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect stood like an iron wall at the forefront of the market. The sword formation gleamed with a chilling light under the sunlight. The sword cultivators' gazes were firm as they stared intently at the approaching enemy. The swords in their hands trembled slightly, as if they were eagerly thirsting for the enemy's blood.

The disciples of Wanbaoge were scattered across various strategic points, wielding a dazzling array of magical treasures. The enormous Flame Dragon Cauldron spewed forth raging flames, illuminating the gloomy sky, and the surrounding air was distorted and warped by the scorching heat; the Nine Heavens Thunder Pearl was poised to unleash its power, with lightning surging wildly within it, crackling and popping.

Meanwhile, the members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce were busy and orderly allocating supplies in the rear. Boxes of pills and magical artifact materials were quickly distributed to various combat positions. The guild's experts used the art of divination and escape to set up multiple layers of illusionary and defensive formations around the Lingxu Market. The flashing runes added a layer of mysterious and powerful protective force to the market.

Once the Shadow Society and the evil cultivators entered the attack range, the magical artifacts of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion launched the first attack. The enormous fire dragon spewed from the Flame Dragon Cauldron roared and charged towards the enemy ranks, causing screams of agony as black flames instantly engulfed them. The lightning released by the Nine Heavens Thunder Pearl raged like a furious dragon, wreaking havoc among the enemy ranks and instantly disrupting their formation.

However, the Shadow Society and the evil cultivators did not back down. They let out frenzied roars and unleashed various evil spells. Black poisonous mist spread out, attempting to erode the defenses of the Spirit Ruins Market; beams of black light shot out from the hands of the evil cultivators, like arrows, towards the defensive array of the Spirit Ruins Market.

The defensive array of the Lingxu Market flickered with light, trembling violently under the enemy's attacks. The runes on the array glowed and dimmed, as if they might shatter at any moment. The array masters of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce did their best to maintain the array's operation, their clothes soaked with sweat, but there was no sign of retreat in their eyes.

Led by their elders, the sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect charged towards the enemy like meteors, riding their flying swords. They unleashed the "Tai Chi Sword Formation," which transformed into a giant Tai Chi symbol, with yin and yang flowing and sword energy crisscrossing. The sword cultivators moved freely through the enemy ranks, each sword strike carrying powerful spiritual energy, slicing down any approaching enemies.

Seeing this, the evil cultivators began to use their evil magic to resist. Some summoned a group of ferocious demons, which bared their fangs and claws and pounced on the sword cultivators; others waved their magic wands, releasing streams of dark power in an attempt to block the sword cultivators' attacks.

In the midst of a fierce battle, a swordsman was accidentally scratched by a demon, his clothes stained with blood. But he showed no fear; instead, it fueled his fighting spirit. He channeled his spiritual power and unleashed an even more ferocious sword technique, cleaving the demon that had scratched him in two.

Meanwhile, the disciples of Wanbaoge continuously adjusted the attack direction of their magical artifacts, precisely striking key enemy targets. They discovered that some high-ranking members of the "Shadow Society" were hiding behind the ranks, controlling evil weapons. Therefore, the disciples concentrated the power of their magical artifacts, launching a fierce attack on these areas.

The flames of the Flaming Dragon Cauldron intertwined with the lightning of the Nine Heavens Thunder Pearl, forming a powerful torrent of energy that blasted towards the location of the Shadow Society's high-ranking members. Sensing a tremendous threat, the Shadow Society's leaders quickly cast defensive spells, forming a black shield in front of them.

A torrent of energy struck the shield, unleashing a deafening roar. Cracks appeared in the shield from the powerful impact, but it had temporarily withstood the attack. The Shadow Society's leaders wore grim expressions; they knew that if they didn't activate the evil weapon quickly, the battle would turn against them.

On the other side of the Lingxu Market, members of the Linghe Merchant Guild were also engaged in fierce combat with their enemies. The guild's experts unleashed various wondrous spells, some capable of trapping enemies in illusions and disorienting them, while others could summon powerful spirit beasts to assist in the battle.

A powerful member of the merchant guild cast a "bewitching spell," trapping a group of evil cultivators in an illusion. These cultivators seemed to see their deepest fears, fleeing in terror, incapacitated. The other members of the guild seized the opportunity to attack, annihilating the evil cultivators in one fell swoop.

However, the attacks from the Shadow Society and the evil cultivators intensified. They surged forward relentlessly, seemingly endless. Under the relentless assault, the defensive array of the Spirit Ruins Market finally developed a flaw. A group of evil cultivators seized the opportunity to break through the defenses and rush into the interior of the Spirit Ruins Market.

"Not good, we can't let them break in!" Upon seeing this, Lin Yang immediately led a group of experts from the Linghe Chamber of Commerce to stop them. They unleashed various powerful spells and engaged in close combat with the evil cultivators who had rushed in.

Lin Yang channeled the power of the mysterious light point, unleashing a spell that fused with the laws of space. A small spatial vortex appeared in his hand, sucking in the approaching evil cultivators. The evil cultivators screamed in agony within the vortex as their bodies were instantly shredded.

With everyone's valiant resistance, the evil cultivators who had stormed in were finally annihilated. But at this moment, the evil weapon of the "Shadow Society" was also ready to be activated. A high-ranking member of the "Shadow Society" poured spiritual power into the black sphere, which shone brightly, and a powerful dark force soared into the sky.

The dark power, like a giant, sharp blade, slashed towards the defensive array of the Spirit Ruins Market. Under this immense force, the array cracked with a sharp "crack," revealing a massive fissure. The people of the Spirit Ruins Market felt an unprecedented crisis; an even more difficult battle was about to begin. Whether they could defend the Spirit Ruins Market and repel the enemy at this critical moment of life and death remained uncertain.