After returning from the ruins, the various factions in the Spirit Ruins Market quickly immersed themselves in studying their newly acquired cultivation techniques and methods for enhancing magical artifacts. Within the Spirit Sword Sect, sword cultivators practiced the "Starry Sky-Splitting Sword Formation" day and night. In the sect's training grounds, they adjusted the flow of spiritual energy and the coordination of sword moves according to the methods recorded in ancient texts. When the sword formation was activated, sword energy crisscrossed and intertwined, seemingly transforming into dazzling stars, shimmering with a chilling light in mid-air, its power increasing several times over. The elders provided meticulous guidance, their eyes filled with satisfaction as they watched the sword formation improve day by day.
Inside the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, the weapon refiners worked tirelessly, neglecting sleep and meals, focusing on the jade slips used to improve the quality of magical artifacts. They constantly experimented with new material ratios and refining techniques, and the pavilion was often filled with the booming sounds and dazzling light of magical artifacts being tempered. Under their meticulous craftsmanship, the quality of each magical artifact was significantly improved, not only increasing their power but also acquiring unique attributes.
The Linghe Chamber of Commerce used the cultivation techniques and secret manuals it acquired to attract numerous cultivators to exchange ideas and collaborate. Through this opportunity, the Chamber further expanded its business empire and established connections with even more powerful forces.
However, these enormous gains from the Spirit Ruins Market quickly attracted the covetous eyes of other forces. In a corner of the cultivation world, the sect leader of the Blood Shadow Sect sat in a dark hall, listening to his subordinates report on the situation at the Spirit Ruins Market. "Hmph, the Spirit Ruins Market dares to monopolize such an opportunity; we cannot sit idly by." The Blood Shadow Sect leader's face was gloomy, and his eyes gleamed with greed.
"Sect Master, what should we do?" an elder asked obsequiously from the side.
"Send people to the Spirit Ruins Market to investigate first, to see how well they've mastered the new cultivation techniques and magical treasures. Then, we'll figure out a way to seize these manuals," the Blood Shadow Sect Master said coldly.
Soon after, Blood Shadow Sect spies, disguised, infiltrated the Spirit Ruins Market. They scouted the market, gathering intelligence on the cultivation progress of various factions within it.
At the Lingxu Market, Lin Yang noticed something amiss. Recently, some suspicious individuals had appeared in the market, inquiring about the cultivation practices of various factions. Lin Yang convened a meeting with the leaders of each faction to discuss the matter.
“I think these people are likely spies sent by other forces. Our gains in the ruins have probably attracted the covetous eyes of others,” Lin Yang said solemnly.
The president of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce nodded in agreement: "Indeed, the Chamber's intelligence network has recently detected some unusual activity. We must strengthen our defenses."
The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect gripped the hilt of his sword, his gaze resolute: "If anyone dares to try and steal it, our Spirit Sword Sect will ensure they never return."
The head of Wanbaoge Pavilion also said, "We will enhance the power of our magical artifacts as soon as possible to prepare for possible crises."
Therefore, the various forces in the Lingxu Market intensified their cultivation and magic weapon crafting while strengthening their defenses. The Linghe Chamber of Commerce increased its intelligence gathering efforts, striving to keep track of every move from the outside world; the Lingjian Sect set up a sword formation around the Lingxu Market as the first line of defense; and the Wanbao Pavilion developed some early warning magic weapons and placed them in key locations.
However, the Blood Shadow Sect did not give up. After learning that the Spirit Ruins Market was on guard, they decided to join forces with several other jealous factions to launch a joint attack on the Spirit Ruins Market.
The leader of the Blood Shadow Sect contacted the leaders of the Poison Scorpion Sect, Black Wind Stronghold, and other forces to discuss countermeasures in a secluded valley.
“The Lingxu Market has grown much stronger now. If we act alone, it will be difficult for us to gain any advantage. Only by joining forces can we have a chance of winning,” said the Blood Shadow Sect Master.
The leader of the Poison Scorpion Sect nodded and said, "That's right. We can split our forces into several groups and launch a simultaneous attack, forcing them to be overwhelmed."
The Black Wind Stronghold leader chimed in, "Let's send small groups to harass them first, probe their defenses, and then launch a general offensive."
After careful planning, they devised a detailed attack plan. Meanwhile, the people of Lingxu Market were still unaware of the immense crisis that was quietly approaching. Could they uncover the enemy's plot, successfully repel this combined attack, and protect their spoils? Everything remained suspenseful.
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