The colossal dark demon raised its mountain-like foot and stomped down fiercely on the defensive array of the Spirit Ruins Market. This stomp contained world-destroying power; the air was compressed, emitting a sharp whistling sound, as if the entire space trembled under this force.
The defensive array flickered violently, its multicolored light clashing with the dark power of the Dark Demon God. The runes on the array pulsed wildly, as if under immense pressure. The array masters of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce channeled their spiritual energy to the fullest, attempting to stabilize the array, but each of them wore a solemn expression, their foreheads covered in large beads of sweat.
"Hold on! We can't let the magic array break!" Lin Yang shouted from the top of the tower, his voice filled with determination and encouragement.
The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect did not flinch. Led by their elders, they unleashed the strongest attack of the "Chaotic Demon-Suppressing Sword Formation." The sword cultivators within the formation poured their spiritual power into it without reservation. With the magic weapon at its core, a massive chaotic sword aura soared into the sky, shooting towards the Dark Demon God.
The chaotic sword energy collided with the dark power of the Dark Demon God, unleashing a dazzling light that illuminated the entire battlefield, instantly turning night into day. The massive energy shockwave spread outwards, creating deep cracks in the ground around the Spirit Ruins Market, and causing countless rocks to fall from nearby mountains.
The disciples of Wanbaoge were not to be outdone. They manipulated various magical treasures to launch a full-scale attack on the Dark Demon God. The flames spewed from the "Flame Dragon Cauldron" were like a giant fire dragon, coiling around the Dark Demon God's body, attempting to scorch it; the lightning released by the "Nine Heavens Thunder Pearl" continuously bombarded the Dark Demon God's head, with lightning flashing and leaping on its body, making crackling sounds.
However, the Dark God's power was beyond imagination. Although it was attacked, it seemed largely unaffected. It roared, its voice like rolling thunder, making everyone's eardrums ache. Then, it swung its massive arm, scattering all the surrounding sword energy, flames, and lightning.
The Dark Demon God raised his foot again and stomped on the defensive array. This time, under immense pressure, the array developed visible cracks. The experts from the Linghe Chamber of Commerce paled; they knew that if the array broke, the Lingxu Market would be doomed.
At this critical moment, Lin Yang activated the power of the mysterious light within his body, while simultaneously unleashing the full potential of the magical artifact that countered the power of darkness. He leaped into the air, the magical artifact in his hand shining brightly, and unleashed a sword strike that fused the power of the mysterious light with the power of the magical artifact, aiming it at the eye of the Dark Demon God.
This sword strike, imbued with a do-or-die determination and immense power, carried a sharp sword aura and instantly arrived before the Dark Demon God. Sensing the danger, the Dark Demon God tried to dodge, but Lin Yang's sword was too fast; it only had time to slightly tilt its head. The sword aura grazed the Dark Demon God's eye, leaving a deep wound in its eye socket, from which black blood flowed.
The Dark Demon let out a painful roar, turning its head angrily and reaching out its enormous hand to grab Lin Yang. Lin Yang dodged the attack with a swift movement. At the same time, he shouted, "Don't give up, everyone! Keep attacking! We can definitely defeat it!"
Inspired by Lin Yang, the morale of the crowd at Lingxu Market soared. The sword cultivators of the Lingjian Sect once again unleashed their fierce sword skills, their sword array blazing brightly once more, and countless sword energies rained down on the Dark Demon God. The disciples of Wanbao Pavilion manipulated their magical treasures, increasing their attack power. The light from various magical treasures intertwined, forming a powerful energy storm that swept towards the Dark Demon God. Meanwhile, the experts of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce cast various auxiliary spells to enhance their own combat power and weaken the Dark Demon God's strength.
Under the combined attack of everyone, the Dark God began to waver. Its body swayed, more and more wounds appeared on its body, and its dark power gradually weakened.
The leader of the Shadow Society was extremely anxious as he saw the Dark God in trouble. He knew that if the Dark God was defeated, they would surely lose the battle. So, he rushed onto the battlefield without hesitation, attempting to personally control the Dark God and turn the tide.
However, the experts of the Spirit Harmony Merchant Guild had already noticed his movements. They cast a "Binding Spell," creating a spiritual energy cage around the leader of the "Shadow Society," trapping him inside. The leader of the "Shadow Society" roared angrily, trying to break free of the cage, but the spiritual energy cage was extremely sturdy, and he could not escape for the time being.
Without its leader's control, the Dark Demon God's movements became even more sluggish. The people of the Spirit Ruins Market seized this opportunity and launched their final attack. The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect unleashed the ultimate killing move of the "Chaotic Demon-Suppressing Sword Formation," a chaotic sword aura containing boundless power piercing directly through the Dark Demon God's body.
The Dark God let out a deafening roar, then its body began to disintegrate, turning into countless black fragments that vanished into the air. With the Dark God's disappearance, the morale of the "Shadow Society" and the evil cultivators plummeted, and they began to show signs of defeat.
The people of Lingxu Market pressed their advantage, launching a full-scale purge of the "Shadow Society" and the evil cultivators. With the fierce attacks of the sword cultivators from the Spirit Sword Sect, the powerful magic weapons of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, and the assistance of various spells from the Spirit Union Merchant Guild, the enemies were defeated one after another.
After a fierce battle, Lingxu Market finally emerged victorious once again. On the battlefield, enemy corpses lay strewn about, and smoke filled the air. Although exhausted, the people of Lingxu Market beamed with the joy of victory. They knew this victory was hard-won, the result of everyone's united efforts and desperate fighting.
Lin Yang looked at everyone, his heart filled with emotion. He said, "Fellow Daoists, we have successfully repelled the enemy and protected the Spirit Ruins Market. But we cannot let our guard down. The remnants of the 'Shadow Society' may return. We must continue to strengthen our defenses, enhance our strength, and prepare for any potential future crises." Everyone nodded in agreement.
In the days that followed, the Lingxu Market began post-battle reconstruction and recovery. Various factions helped each other repair damaged buildings and treat the wounded. They also analyzed the battle, identifying enemy tactics and weaknesses to better prepare for future encounters. Having weathered this great conflict, the Lingxu Market became more united and its strength steadily increased. Lin Yang and the leaders of the various factions knew that peace and tranquility in the cultivation world still faced many challenges, and they would continue to shoulder their responsibility of protection, striving for a brighter future.
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