On the day of the great battle, the sky was overcast, with thick, leaden clouds pressing down on the Spirit Ruins Market, as if foreshadowing the fierce fighting to come. Everyone in the Spirit Ruins Market stood ready, each in their positions. The defensive array shimmered with light, radiating powerful spiritual energy, forming a solid barrier for the market.
The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect stood in neat rows, their "Spirit Concealing Ice-Breaking Sword Formation" poised to unleash its power. Clad in uniform white sword robes, the gems on their sword hilts gleamed coldly, their eyes radiating determination and fearlessness. Disciples of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion manipulated various magical artifacts, wielding "Poison Purifying Bottles" and "Puppet-Breaking Needles," ready to counter the enemy's poisons and puppets. Meanwhile, the logistics personnel and support cultivators organized by the Spirit Harmony Merchant Guild were also busily delivering spiritual energy supplies and healing pills to the front lines.
The "Dark Alliance" and its allied forces surged in like a tidal wave, with disciples of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" leading the charge. They carried various strangely shaped poison bottles, chanting incantations. Instantly, multicolored poisonous mist rose from the bottles, crashing towards the Spirit Ruins Market like a raging tide. The mist emitted a nauseating stench; wherever it passed, flowers, trees, and grass withered instantly, and the ground was corroded, leaving black streaks.
"Not good, it's the 'Seven-Colored Soul-Eating Poison Mist' from the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect! Activate the 'Purifying Spirit Bottle'!" Inside the Spirit Ruins Market, the cultivators responsible for defending against poisons reacted swiftly. They all opened their "Purifying Spirit Bottles," releasing beams of pure blue spiritual energy that collided with the poison mist. In an instant, light flashed, and the poison mist was cut and purified by the blue spiritual energy beams, emitting a "sizzling" sound and releasing puffs of white smoke.
However, the disciples of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" continuously activated the poisonous mist, which surged forth relentlessly, attempting to breach the purification defenses. "Increase the output of spiritual power! We can't let the poisonous mist get close to the defensive array!" Lin Yang shouted from the command platform. The cultivators channeled their spiritual power to the fullest extent, and the "Purifying Spirit Bottle" shone brightly, forming a blue light screen that firmly resisted the invasion of the poisonous mist.
Meanwhile, disciples of the "Puppet Sect" controlled puppets of various shapes and sizes, rapidly approaching from behind the poisonous fog. These puppets were enormous; some were humanoid, wielding various weapons; others resembled ferocious beasts, baring their fangs and claws. The puppets gleamed with a cold metallic sheen, their heavy footsteps thumping heavily on the ground.
"Prepare to deal with the puppet!" the sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect shouted in unison. The sword formation activated instantly, and the sword cultivators moved like ghosts within the defensive array. As the puppet approached, the sword cultivators unleashed the "Spirit Concealment Ice-Breaking Sword Formation," unleashing streaks of sword energy like lightning, aiming for the puppet's vital joints. "Puppet-Breaking Needles" also flew from the sword cultivators' hands, precisely piercing the puppet's body.
The "Puppet-Breaking Needle" worked its magic, the runes on the needle releasing powerful spiritual energy fluctuations that disrupted the internal spiritual energy flow of the puppets. The puppets' movements became sluggish, and their once-fierce attacks lost their accuracy. However, the disciples of the "Puppet Sect" quickly adjusted their control techniques, using special spiritual energy fluctuations to stabilize the puppets' spiritual energy, allowing them to continue their attacks.
Under the cover of puppets and poisonous fog, members of the "Dark Alliance" stealthily approached the Spirit Ruins Market. A Blood Blade Sect expert, wielding the "Ice Soul Frost Crystal Sword," gleamed with ferocity and greed in his eyes. "Once we break through the defenses, it will be the death of everyone in the Spirit Ruins Market!" he roared in a low voice.
The elders of the "Netherworld Palace" cast sinister spells to support their side. Black mist spread between the poisonous fog and the puppets, further interfering with the vision and spiritual perception of everyone in the Spirit Ruins Market.
The defenders of the Spirit Ruins Market were under immense pressure. The corrosive effects of the poisonous fog, the attacks from the puppets, and the magical interference from the "Dark Alliance" caused the light of the defensive array to flicker erratically. "Hold on, we cannot retreat!" the Spirit Ruins Market's defense commander shouted, rallying morale.
The disciples of Wanbaoge manipulated other magical artifacts to launch a counterattack against the "Dark Alliance" and its allied forces. The "Demon Suppression Pagoda" released a powerful suction force, attempting to pull nearby enemies into the pagoda; the "Spirit Shadow Tracking Crossbow" continuously fired bolts, carrying powerful spiritual energy, piercing through the poisonous fog and shooting towards the disciples of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" and the controllers of the "Puppet Sect".
Among the disciples of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect," some were frequently struck by crossbow bolts, falling with screams of agony. The puppeteers of the "Puppet Sect" were also forced to dodge the bolts, causing some confusion in their control of the puppets. Taking advantage of this, the people of the Spirit Ruins Market strengthened their defenses, temporarily keeping the poisonous mist and puppets at bay.
However, the united forces of the "Dark Alliance" were not about to give up easily. A Bloodblade Sect expert wielded the "Ice Soul Frost Crystal Sword," unleashing a massive, icy-blue sword aura that slashed towards the defensive array. Wherever the sword aura passed, the air instantly froze, and a deep trench was carved into the ground.
"Not good, everyone be careful!" Lin Yang shouted. The defensive array flashed with light, desperately trying to block the attack. The sword energy struck the array, producing a deafening roar. The array trembled violently, and cracks appeared.
"Quickly, repair the magic array!" The disciples of Wanbao Pavilion acted swiftly, channeling spiritual energy into the core of the array. The logistics personnel from the Linghe Chamber of Commerce also rushed to bring various spiritual materials to assist in repairing the array. With everyone's efforts, the cracks in the array gradually healed, but the light dimmed slightly.
Seeing a flaw in the defensive array, the Dark Alliance intensified their attack. Disciples of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect increased the release of poisonous mist, while disciples of the Puppet Sect manipulated their puppets to launch even more frenzied attacks. In an instant, the defenses of the Spirit Ruins Market were on the verge of collapse.
Just then, several factions that had split within the Linghe Chamber of Commerce suddenly turned against them. They launched an attack from behind the "Dark Alliance" coalition, disrupting the enemy's formation. The disciples of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" and the controllers of the "Puppet Sect" were horrified to find themselves attacked from both sides.
"What happened? Why did they betray us?" The leader of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" was both shocked and furious, and roared loudly.
"Never mind that, let's stabilize the situation first!" the Bloodblade Sect expert said through gritted teeth. He quickly directed the members of the "Dark Alliance" to turn around and deal with the attack from behind, while continuing to activate the "Ice Soul Frost Crystal Sword," attempting to break through the defenses in one fell swoop when the Spirit Ruins Market's defenses were in disarray.
Seizing this rare opportunity, the people of Lingxu Market launched a full-scale counterattack. The sword cultivators of the Lingjian Sect unleashed their strongest sword techniques, their sword arrays blazing with light, and sword energy raining down on the enemy. The magical artifacts controlled by the disciples of Wanbao Pavilion were greatly enhanced in power; the "Poison Purifying Bottle" accelerated the purification of the poisonous mist, and the "Puppet-Breaking Needles" shot towards the puppets like locusts.
Caught between attacks from both sides, the "Dark Alliance" and its allied forces gradually descended into chaos. However, they were no pushovers, and after a brief period of panic, they quickly organized a defense and engaged in a fierce melee with the crowd from the Spirit Ruins Market.
The battlefield blazed with magical light, and battle cries shook the heavens. Blood stained the earth, and shattered magical artifacts and puppet remains lay scattered everywhere. Both sides fought with all their might, neither willing to yield an inch. Who would emerge victorious in this battle between good and evil? Could the Spirit Ruins Market successfully repel the enemy and protect its homeland? Everything remained uncertain, and the situation was tense to the extreme.
In the midst of the fierce battle, a sword cultivator from the Spirit Ruins Market discovered the key to the puppeteers' power. It turned out that these puppeteers were connected to their puppets through a special spiritual energy bond; severing this bond would cause the puppets to lose control.
"Attack those spiritual energy bonds!" the sword cultivator shouted. Hearing this, the other sword cultivators concentrated their sword energy on the spiritual energy bonds between the puppets and their controllers. Streams of sword energy struck the bonds precisely, severing them instantly. The puppets, now out of control, immediately stopped attacking and began to sway in place.
"Well done! Keep attacking and destroy the puppet completely!" Lin Yang shouted excitedly upon seeing this. Encouraged, the crowd in the Lingxu Market launched an even more ferocious attack. "Puppet-Breaking Needles" rained down on the puppet, riddling its body with holes.
Seeing the puppets rendered useless and the poisonous mist gradually purified, the disciples of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" began to panic. They attempted to retreat, but their escape route was blocked by forces split up within the Linghe Merchant Guild. "You traitors, I will not let you go!" the sect leader of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" roared madly, throwing poison bottles in his hand as he tried to fight his way out.
However, the people of Lingxu Market were not about to let them off so easily. The sword cultivators of the Lingjian Sect quickly surrounded them, forming a sword formation that completely encircled the disciples of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect." The disciples of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" charged left and right within the sword formation, but they were unable to break through.
Seeing the situation becoming increasingly unfavorable, the Bloodblade Sect expert and the Netherworld Hall elder were extremely anxious. "This can't go on any longer! We must find a way to turn the tide!" the Bloodblade Sect expert said to the Netherworld Hall elder.
A ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the "Netherworld Palace" elder: "It seems we have no choice but to use the 'Dark Forbidden Spell.' Although it will cause great damage to ourselves, it may be able to turn the tide of battle."
The Bloodblade Sect expert hesitated for a moment, but seeing his side suffering a crushing defeat, he finally nodded. The Netherworld Palace elder swiftly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. Dark clouds churned in the sky, and a massive black rune slowly emerged, emanating a chillingly malevolent aura.
"Oh no! They're about to unleash a powerful forbidden spell! Everyone be careful!" Lin Yang sensed the danger and shouted a warning to everyone. The people in the Spirit Ruins Market quickly strengthened their defenses, concentrating all their magical treasures and spiritual power to prepare for this fatal blow.
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