Although the various factions in the Lingxu Market had become aware of the Shadow Society's conspiracy, the Shadow Society's actions were extremely secretive, making it difficult to uncover its core plan in the short term. When the Lingjian Sect's sword cultivator teams were clearing out Shadow Society harassing forces in the surrounding area, they encountered cunning resistance. These small groups of enemies were adept at stealth and guerrilla warfare, striking and retreating immediately, posing numerous obstacles to the sword cultivators' clearing operations.
Meanwhile, despite their tireless efforts, the joint intelligence team only managed to gather fragmented clues, making it difficult to piece together the complete conspiracy of the "Shadow Society." The "Shadow Society" seemed to have become aware of the reconnaissance activities at the Spirit Ruins Market and was even more cautious in concealing their tracks, causing the intelligence team's work to reach a stalemate.
Meanwhile, in the shadows, the alliance between the Shadow Society and various evil cultivation factions was proceeding at a rapid pace. They held a secret meeting in a valley shrouded in dark mist. The atmosphere in the valley was eerie and sinister, with the leaders of the various evil cultivation factions gathered together. A high-ranking member of the Shadow Society stood before them, his eyes revealing evil and greed.
"Everyone, I'm sure you've all been coveting the wealth and resources of the Lingxu Market for a long time. Now, if we join forces, we can definitely crush it, and then all of this will be ours!" His voice echoed in the valley, full of seductive intent.
Upon hearing this, the leaders of the various heretical sects' eyes gleamed with greed. They were blinded by the rosy prospects painted by the "Shadow Society" and all expressed their willingness to fully support the operation. After some discussion, they formulated a detailed attack plan.
The Shadow Society was tasked with creating chaos to draw away the main defensive forces of the Spirit Ruins Market. They planned to use newly crafted evil weapons to damage part of the market's defensive array, creating an opening for a subsequent attack. Meanwhile, various evil cultivation factions would launch surprise attacks on the Spirit Ruins Market from different directions, aiming to breach its defenses in one fell swoop.
As time passed, the Shadow Society's sinister weapon was nearing completion. It was a massive black sphere, its surface covered in twisted runes, radiating a chilling aura. Within the sphere lay immense dark power, capable of devastating the defenses of the Spirit Ruins Market once activated.
Back at the Lingxu Market, Lin Yang and the leaders of various factions were filled with anxiety. They knew a crisis was closing in, but lack of intelligence prevented them from taking effective action. At an emergency meeting, their faces were grave as they discussed their next move.
“We know very little about the Shadow Society’s plans right now, and acting blindly could lead us into their trap. But we can’t just sit here and wait to die; we must come up with a way to take the initiative,” said Zhao Wanbao, the head of Wanbaoge Pavilion.
The president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce nodded in agreement: "We can increase the reward to gather intelligence on the 'Shadow Society.' With a generous reward, there will surely be brave men, and perhaps we can obtain key information from some rogue cultivators."
After discussion, the Lingxu Market decided to issue a high bounty throughout the cultivation world. Anyone who could provide accurate information about the "Shadow Society" would receive a generous reward of spirit stones, magic treasures, and precious cultivation resources. The bounty immediately caused a huge stir in the cultivation world. Countless rogue cultivators sprang into action, inquiring everywhere about the "Shadow Society."
However, just as the Spirit Ruins Market awaited intelligence, a crisis suddenly struck. One morning, the Spirit Ruins Market's defense and early warning system suddenly sounded a sharp alarm. Monitoring artifacts indicated that a large amount of unidentified spiritual energy fluctuations were appearing around the Spirit Ruins Market and were rapidly approaching it.
Lin Yang and his group quickly ascended the tower of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce and gazed into the distance. Dust billowed in the air, and countless dark figures surged forward like a tide. The "Shadow Society," in alliance with evil cultivators, had launched an attack ahead of schedule; a breathtaking battle was about to erupt.
The Lingxu Market instantly entered a state of emergency preparedness. The sword cultivators of the Lingjian Sect quickly assembled, drew their swords, and stood ready, their sword formations flashing. The disciples of the Wanbao Pavilion manipulated various magical treasures, standing at attention. The members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce were busy allocating resources and making final preparations for the battle.
Lin Yang's expression was solemn. He knew the difficulty of this battle, but his eyes revealed a firm belief. "Fellow Daoists, with this crisis, we have no way to retreat. The Spirit Ruins Market is our home, and we must protect it at all costs!" His voice was firm and powerful, resounding throughout the entire Spirit Ruins Market.
Members of all factions shouted in unison, their morale soaring. With a death wish, they awaited the enemy's arrival. A battle for the very survival of the Lingxu Market had officially begun amidst this rapidly changing tide. Whether the people of the Lingxu Market could hold their ground and repel the enemy in this sudden crisis remained to be seen.
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