The Lingxu Market is steadily advancing its reconstruction and development plan, and the various collaborations of the "Cultivation Alliance" are gradually getting on track. The efforts of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce are beginning to bear fruit; new buildings are springing up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and the shouts of merchants and the laughter of cultivators are once again echoing through the streets and alleys, gradually restoring its former prosperity. The weapon refiners of the Wanbao Pavilion are immersed in the research and improvement of magical artifacts, and one after another, more powerful and targeted magical artifacts are being created. Within the Lingjian Sect, sword cultivators are practicing diligently day and night; their sword formations are soaring into the sky, and their strength is steadily improving under intense training.
However, beneath the surface calm, undercurrents were quietly surging. Spies of the "Dark Alliance" moved like ghosts around the Spirit Ruins Market, disguised as ordinary cultivators, merchants, or refugees, cautiously gathering intelligence about the "Cultivation Alliance." They monitored the interactions between the alliance's various sects, recorded changes in the Spirit Ruins Market's defenses, and even attempted to infiltrate the market to obtain more crucial information.
In a remote town tavern, several spies from the "Dark Alliance" sat in a corner, talking in hushed tones.
"The defenses of the Lingxu Market seem to have been strengthened recently, with new defensive formations and magical artifacts appearing one after another," a scout said with a frown.
Another scout sneered, "Hmph, so what if they've strengthened their forces? Our leader has already contacted quite a few new powers. When the time is right, we'll definitely break through in one fell swoop."
“However, that ‘Cultivation Alliance’ is a bit troublesome. The various sects support each other, making it difficult to take action.” Another scout looked worried.
At this moment, the scout leader, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "Don't worry, the alliance leader already has a plan. Let's continue to gather intelligence, especially the communication methods and support routes between the various sects."
Meanwhile, within the "Dark Alliance," the Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master were discussing countermeasures with the newly joined faction leaders. A burly man, exuding a bloodthirsty aura, stood up; he was the newly joined leader of the Blood Demon Gang.
"Sect Master of Bloodblade Sect, Palace Master of 'Netherworld Palace,' I've heard that there's a powerful magic weapon called 'Chaos Spirit Pivot' in the Spirit Ruins Market. If we could obtain it, our strength would greatly increase. Why don't we find a way to get our hands on it first?" The Blood Demon Gang leader's eyes gleamed with greed.
The Bloodblade Sect Master's eyes lit up, and he said, "This plan is excellent. The 'Chaotic Spiritual Pivot' is indeed a key. However, the Spirit Ruins Market will definitely be on high alert against it, so we need a detailed plan."
After a moment of contemplation, the Lord of the Netherworld Palace said, "We can first create some illusions to distract them, and then send an elite team to infiltrate and seize the 'Chaos Spiritual Pivot.' Once we succeed, the Spirit Ruins market will inevitably be thrown into chaos, and we can take the opportunity to launch a full-scale attack."
Everyone nodded in agreement and began to meticulously plan how to seize the "Chaotic Spiritual Pivot." They planned to orchestrate several mysterious attacks around the Spirit Ruins Market to create panic and force the market to divert most of its defenses. Simultaneously, they would select the most elite members of the "Dark Alliance" to form a raiding party and infiltrate the Spirit Ruins Market amidst the chaos.
Meanwhile, at the Lingxu Market, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce's intelligence network also detected some anomalies. An intelligence officer reported that some suspicious individuals had recently appeared around the market, acting furtively and seemingly deliberately avoiding patrols. Upon learning this, Lin Yang immediately became more vigilant.
"The appearance of these suspicious individuals is no accident; they are very likely spies from the 'Dark Alliance.' We cannot let our guard down. All factions must strengthen their vigilance, especially regarding the protection of the 'Chaos Pivot,'" Lin Yang said solemnly at the meeting of the leaders of various factions.
The Pavilion Master of Wanbaoge nodded and said, "I have already set up multiple layers of defense at the place where the 'Chaos Spiritual Pivot' is stored. Not only are there top-level defensive formations, but also dedicated personnel guarding it day and night. If any abnormality occurs, an alarm will be sounded immediately."
The elders of the Spirit Sword Sect also stated, "The sword cultivators will strengthen patrols and conduct more thorough investigations inside and outside the market, ensuring that no suspicious individuals have any opportunity to take advantage of the situation."
Although the Lingxu Market was already on alert, it still knew very little about the detailed plot of the "Dark Alliance" to seize the "Chaos Spiritual Pivot." The Dark Alliance's meticulously planned conspiracy, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, was quietly flicking its tongue, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to the Lingxu Market. Could the Lingxu Market, amidst this turbulent crisis, uncover the enemy's plot, protect the "Chaos Spiritual Pivot," and avert another crisis? The situation grew increasingly tense, and everyone was caught in the eye of an impending storm.
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