The post-war reconstruction of Lingxu Market is in full swing. Amidst the ruins, the busy figures of craftsmen can be seen everywhere. The Linghe Merchant Guild is methodically allocating various resources to ensure the smooth progress of the reconstruction. The injured cultivators are gradually recovering under careful care, and the market's former hustle and bustle and vitality are slowly returning.

However, Lin Yang and the leaders of various factions did not lower their guard despite the victory. They knew that although the Shadow Society had suffered heavy losses, its remaining forces could still pose a threat. Inside the council chamber of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce, an important meeting was underway regarding long-term development and defense strategies.

Master Zhao Wanbao of Wanbaoge spoke first, his expression serious as he lightly tapped the table with his hand: "Although we won this battle, we also exposed many problems. There is still room for improvement in the continuous supply of magical artifacts and their coordinated combat. Next, Wanbaoge will focus on developing more efficient magical artifact charging devices to ensure that the power of magical artifacts is continuous during battle. At the same time, we will also strengthen our research on the combined use of magical artifacts, so that different magical artifacts can exert a greater synergistic effect in battle."

The president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce continued, "The Chamber's intelligence network played a crucial role this time, but the 'Shadow Society's' ability to conceal itself is beyond imagination. We need to further expand our intelligence channels, delve into every corner of the cultivation world, and even establish contact with some mysterious independent cultivation organizations. In addition, although the market's defensive array has been improved, it still needs continuous optimization in the face of the 'Shadow Society's' endless dark magic. We plan to incorporate more diverse spiritual energy attributes into the array to enhance its adaptability to different types of attacks."

The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect stroked his beard, his gaze resolute: "The sword cultivators have shown great bravery in battle, but their adaptability in sword techniques and sword formations needs improvement in the face of the Shadow Society's unpredictable methods. We plan to establish a dedicated tactical research group within the Spirit Sword Sect to develop more flexible and varied sword techniques and sword formations tailored to the Shadow Society's combat characteristics. At the same time, we will strengthen communication and cooperation with other forces, enabling sword cultivators to better coordinate their attacks with magical artifacts and spells in actual combat."

Lin Yang listened attentively to everyone's remarks, nodded slightly, and said, "What you all say is absolutely right. We must not only focus on our current defense and improvement, but also plan for the long-term development of the Spirit Ruins Market. The existence of the 'Shadow Society' is just one of the many hidden dangers in the cultivation world. We must take this opportunity to enhance the influence and leadership of the entire Spirit Ruins Market in the cultivation world, unite more cultivation forces, and jointly maintain peace and stability in the cultivation world."

After in-depth discussions, everyone reached a consensus. The Lingxu Market will take this battle as an opportunity to carry out comprehensive reforms and development.

Wanbaoge quickly established several research and development teams. One team focused on developing a magic weapon charging device, working day and night to combine various rare spiritual ores with rune arrays, hoping to create a small, portable device that could quickly replenish the spiritual power of magic weapons. Another team devoted itself to studying the synergistic use of magic weapons, exploring the best combinations of different magic weapon pairings through countless simulated battles.

The Linghe Chamber of Commerce dispatched a group of experienced intelligence agents, disguised, to infiltrate the hidden corners of the cultivation world. Some went to mysterious gathering places of rogue cultivators, persuading them to join their intelligence network with generous rewards and a shared vision of fighting evil; others infiltrated neutral forces, attempting to establish secret intelligence stations. Meanwhile, the Chamber's array masters conducted a comprehensive reassessment and redesign of the defensive arrays. They collected various spiritual objects, integrating wind, lightning, ice, and other spiritual attributes into the arrays, enabling them not only to resist dark forces but also to effectively react to various attacks.

Within the Spirit Sword Sect, a tactical research group was officially established. The elders personally selected a group of sword cultivators with rich combat experience and innovative thinking to join the group. They continuously reviewed the battle against the "Shadow Society," analyzing every detail and attempting to create more targeted sword techniques. After repeated practice and improvements, they developed the "Phantom Demon-Slaying Sword Technique." This technique uses rapid and varied sword moves to confuse the enemy, while incorporating spiritual energy fluctuations that counteract dark power, allowing it to instantly break through the enemy's dark defenses. Regarding sword formations, they optimized the "Chaos Demon-Suppressing Sword Formation," increasing its variations so that it could quickly adjust to different numbers and types of enemies, maximizing its power.

While enhancing its own strength, the Lingxu Market actively engaged in exchanges and cooperation with surrounding cultivation sects and forces. Lin Yang personally led representatives from various forces to visit several large cultivation sects, sharing their experiences and insights in combating the "Shadow Society." During these exchanges, the Lingxu Market's spirit of unity, formidable strength, and unwavering determination to maintain peace in the cultivation world won the recognition and praise of many sects.

Many sects expressed their willingness to establish long-term cooperative relationships with the Lingxu Market to jointly combat evil forces. The Lingxu Market signed mutual assistance agreements with these sects, agreeing to support each other in the face of crises and share intelligence and cultivation resources. In a short time, the Lingxu Market's influence in the cultivation world expanded rapidly, becoming a mainstay in the hearts of many cultivators in the fight against evil.

However, behind this apparent prosperity, the remnants of the Shadow Society have not ceased their activities. Hidden in the shadows, they are plotting an even more insane revenge. Knowing the Spirit Ruins Market's current strength is not to be underestimated, they have decided to seek out an even more powerful dark force to destroy it in one fell swoop. While the people of the Spirit Ruins Market are actively preparing for war, they are completely unaware of the new crisis that the Shadow Society is about to bring. A much larger storm is quietly brewing in the dark depths of the cultivation world.