The Bloodblade Sect Master was secretly preparing for revenge, dispatching his trusted subordinates to make clandestine contact with the remaining forces of various factions. These subordinates moved like ghosts through the shadowy corners of the cultivation world, evading the increasingly tight intelligence network of the Spirit Ruins Market, and making contact with those forces harboring resentment and greed.
In a secluded valley, the envoy of the Bloodblade Sect met with the remaining members of the Poison Scorpion Gang. An eerie mist permeated the valley, its sinister atmosphere sending chills down one's spine. The envoy, clad in black robes, his eyes malevolent, looked at the wounded but still fierce-looking Poison Scorpion Gang members before him and said, "Although this raid failed, the wealth of the Spirit Ruins Market and that mysterious magical artifact remain alluring. My sect leader said that as long as we join forces again, we will surely succeed."
The leader of the Poison Scorpion Gang spat and said viciously, "We suffered heavy losses last time because we were tricked by the Spirit Ruins Market. We won't agree to this time unless we are absolutely certain."
The envoy sneered, took out a pill emitting a strange light from his robes, and said, "This is a 'Spirit Gathering and Body Tempering Pill' specially prepared by my sect leader for this cooperation. It can help everyone improve their cultivation in a short period of time. Moreover, we already have a more comprehensive plan that will surely catch the Spirit Ruins market off guard."
The members of the Poison Scorpion Gang's eyes gleamed with greed when they saw the pills. Under the envoy's persuasion, they finally wavered and decided to cooperate with the Blood Blade Sect once again.
Meanwhile, the Bloodblade Sect Master also set his sights on some more distant evil forces. He had heard of a mysterious sect in the far west called the "Purgatory Demon Sect," a sect known for its cruelty, bizarre techniques, and persistent attempts to expand its influence in the cultivation world. The Bloodblade Sect Master dispatched an envoy carrying precious spiritual items and a detailed cooperation plan, embarking on a long journey to the Purgatory Demon Sect.
Inside the eerie hall of the Purgatory Demon Sect, the sect leader sat on a throne made of piled bones, listening to the Blood Blade Sect's envoy's narration. "There is a powerful magic treasure in the Spirit Ruins Market called the 'Chaos Spirit Pivot.' If we can obtain it, our forces will surely dominate the cultivation world." The envoy vividly described the rosy future after a successful cooperation.
The sect leader of the Purgatory Demon Sect stroked his chin, a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes: "That sounds interesting. However, given the Blood Blade Sect's previous failures, how can I believe you can succeed this time?"
The envoy hurriedly said, "This time we have learned from our mistakes. We have not only united more forces, but also conducted in-depth research on the defenses of the Spirit Ruins Market and found a way to break through them. Moreover, my sect leader is willing to cede part of the right to use the 'Chaos Spirit Pivot' to your sect after the matter is accomplished."
After a moment of contemplation, the sect leader of the Purgatory Demon Sect slowly nodded: "Very well, my Purgatory Demon Sect will cooperate with you this time. If you dare to play any tricks, your Blood Blade Sect will pay a heavy price."
And so, Bloodblade Sect secretly began to build a new and more powerful alliance. They learned from their previous experience, acted more discreetly, and meticulously considered every detail of their plan.
Meanwhile, at the Lingxu Market, despite everyone's active efforts to restore and develop it, a sense of unease was quietly spreading. Lin Yang often felt a subtle threat, as if a pair of eyes were watching the Lingxu Market from the shadows.
"Although things seem calm on the surface lately, I always feel like something's not quite right," Lin Yang said during a conversation with the president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce president nodded in agreement: "I feel the same way. Although the intelligence network hasn't found anything obvious recently, the calmer things are, the more uneasy we feel. Perhaps the Blood Blade Sect and other forces are brewing a bigger conspiracy."
To be on the safe side, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce expanded the scope and intensity of its intelligence gathering. Intelligence agents ventured into more distant towns and sects, leaving no suspicious clue unchecked. Meanwhile, the defenses of the Lingxu Market were continuously strengthened. The Wanbao Pavilion developed a batch of new defensive magical artifacts, such as the "Phantom Illusion Flag," which could create illusory scenes around the defensive array to confuse enemies; the Lingjian Sect improved its sword formation, incorporating more variations and killing moves, making it even more powerful.
However, the conspiracies of forces like the Bloodblade Sect are like undercurrents hidden in the deep sea—calm on the surface, but turbulent beneath. Can the Spirit Ruins Market detect the enemy's plans in advance amidst this turbulent crisis and once again safeguard its peace and prosperity? Everything remains uncertain, and a tense atmosphere once again permeates the Spirit Ruins Market.
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