The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect stood ready, their eyes fixed on the approaching group of "Shadow Society" members clad in black robes. The enemy was numerous, completely surrounding the open space in front of the palace, creating a palpable sense of oppression. The "Shadow Society" members wore ferocious and ruthless expressions, gripping weapons that exuded an evil aura, their eyes revealing hostility towards the sword cultivators.
A leader of the Shadow Society stepped forward. He was tall and imposing, his black robes fluttering in the wind, and a menacing scar on his face added to his fierce appearance. He sneered, "You brats from the Spirit Sword Sect, you shouldn't have come here. The secrets within this crystal ball are not for you to glimpse. If you know what's good for you, get out of here now, or today will be your death day!"
The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect stepped forward and replied without fear, "'The Shadow Society' has committed numerous evils and harmed the cultivation world. Today, we are here to expose your conspiracy. You wicked people will not succeed!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the leader of the Shadow Society gave an order, and the members of the Shadow Society surged towards the sword cultivators like a tidal wave. The sword cultivators quickly formed a sword formation, their sword energy crisscrossing and flashing. The sword formation was like a tight battle fortress, resisting the attacks of the Shadow Society members.
Members of the Shadow Society unleashed a variety of malevolent spells, with black flames, poisonous mist, and cursed blades raining down on the sword formation. The sword cultivators' spiritual shields trembled violently under these attacks, their light flickering erratically. But the sword cultivators gritted their teeth, doing their utmost to maintain their shields while searching for an opportunity to counterattack.
Seizing the opportunity, the elder of the Spirit Sword Sect shouted, "Counterattack!" The sword cultivators immediately unleashed their fierce sword techniques, unleashing streaks of sword energy like dragons emerging from the sea, shooting towards the members of the "Shadow Society." Wherever the sword energy struck, black robes billowed, and the "Shadow Society" members screamed in agony. However, the "Shadow Society" members, fearless and relentless, charged forward wave after wave, and the two sides were locked in a fierce stalemate.
During the battle, a swordsman noticed that while the Shadow Society members' attacks appeared fierce, their coordination had some flaws. He quickly informed the elder. The elder decisively adjusted the sword formation, initiating attacks targeting the weaknesses in the Shadow Society members' teamwork.
Using their sword formation as a base, the swordsmen nimbly weaved among the Shadow Society members, each strike precisely targeting the enemy's weak points. The Shadow Society members began to lose their composure, and their attacks became less organized.
Seeing the situation turning against them, the leader of the Shadow Society personally joined the battle. He brandished a long black sword, which was shrouded in black mist and emitted a nauseating stench. He charged towards the elder of the Spirit Sword Sect, slashing down with his sword, and a black blade of energy shot towards the elder like lightning.
The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect wore a solemn expression. He swiftly swung his sword, unleashing a move called "Thousand Layers of Sword Shadows." Countless sword energies shot out from the sword, colliding with the black saber energy. In an instant, light flashed and explosions were deafening.
In the fierce exchange, the elder of the Spirit Sword Sect gradually discovered that the Shadow Society leader's sword aura contained a peculiar, evil power that was attempting to erode his spiritual energy. Startled, he realized he couldn't fight him head-on. Therefore, he skillfully used his movement techniques to evade the Shadow Society leader's attacks while simultaneously searching for his opponent's weaknesses.
Meanwhile, the other sword cultivators also displayed tenacious fighting spirit in their battle against the Shadow Society members. One young sword cultivator comprehended a new sword technique during the fight, combining his spiritual power with the surrounding ice and snow energy to unleash a shimmering blue sword aura. This sword aura was incredibly powerful, instantly repelling the surrounding Shadow Society members.
As the battle raged, the Shadow Society members suffered increasing casualties. But they seemed unwilling to give up easily, instead attacking the swordsmen with even greater ferocity. Just then, the black crystal ball inside the palace suddenly shone brightly, and the black mist around it began to churn violently, as if stimulated by the battle.
The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect felt a sudden jolt; he realized the secret within the crystal ball might soon be revealed. He shouted to the sword cultivators, "Everyone, give it your all! Quickly defeat these enemies and see what secrets are hidden within the crystal ball!"
Upon hearing this, the sword cultivators' morale soared. They unleashed their full power, launching a final, fierce attack on the "Shadow Society" members. The sword formation shone brilliantly, and sword energy poured down like a torrential rain. Under the sword cultivators' relentless assault, the "Shadow Society" members finally could not withstand the onslaught and began to retreat in disarray.
Seeing that all was lost, a flicker of resentment flashed in the eyes of the Shadow Society leader. He suddenly pulled a black pill from his robes and swallowed it. Instantly, his body swelled, and his strength increased dramatically. He brandished his longsword and charged at the Spirit Sword Sect elder once more, roaring, "I will take you all down with me!"
The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect knew that retreat was not an option. He channeled all his spiritual energy, concentrating it into his sword. He unleashed the Spirit Sword Sect's ultimate technique—"Sword Piercing the Sky." A dazzling white sword aura shot out from the sword, carrying a world-destroying force, colliding with the black blade aura emitted by the leader of the "Shadow Society."
This collision generated a massive energy surge. The surrounding ice and snow melted instantly, and huge cracks appeared in the ground. The elders of the Spirit Sword Sect and the leader of the Shadow Society were both blasted away by the powerful energy impact.
The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect steadied himself; although he had suffered some minor injuries, he was otherwise unharmed. The leader of the Shadow Society, however, coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground, incapacitated. Seeing their leader defeated, the other members of the Shadow Society scattered and fled.
The sword cultivators did not pursue the fleeing "Shadow Society" members, but quickly returned to the palace. At this moment, the light from the black crystal ball gradually dimmed, and the scene within the crystal ball gradually became clearer.
The elders of the Spirit Sword Sect gathered around the crystal ball, carefully observing the scene within. Images appeared within the crystal ball, depicting the origins of the "Shadow Society." It turned out that the "Shadow Society" was composed of a group of evil cultivators who sought dark power, attempting to rule the entire cultivation world by awakening an ancient, evil entity.
To achieve this goal, the Shadow Society has been searching for powerful magical artifacts and mysterious forces. The Spirit Ruins Market, with its unique geographical location and abundant resources, has become a stumbling block in their eyes. That's why they have launched multiple attacks on the Spirit Ruins Market in an attempt to destroy it.
The footage also shows that the Shadow Society is preparing an even more powerful ritual, intending to awaken an evil entity slumbering in the dark abyss at a specific time, using some powerful force. The location of this ritual appears to be a mysterious place near the Spirit Ruins Market.
After viewing these images, the elder of the Spirit Sword Sect looked grave. He knew that the crisis facing the Spirit Ruins Market was far more serious than he had imagined. He said to the sword cultivators, "We must return to the Spirit Ruins Market as soon as possible and inform everyone of this news. Let everyone prepare to deal with the impending frenzied attack from the 'Shadow Society'."
The sword cultivators nodded in agreement, fully aware of the urgency of the situation. They quickly left the mysterious valley and headed towards the Spirit Ruins Market. Along the way, they dared not delay for a moment, their hearts filled with worry for the safety of the Spirit Ruins Market.
Meanwhile, in the Spirit Ruins Market, Lin Yang and the other leaders of various factions anxiously awaited news from the Spirit Sword Sect. They didn't know if the sword cultivators' exploration in the frigid lands had gone smoothly, or if they had uncovered the secrets of the "Shadow Society." When the Spirit Sword Sect's sword cultivators rushed back to the Spirit Ruins Market to inform everyone of their discovery of the mysterious valley, a heavy shadow fell over the entire market. Lin Yang and the others knew that an unprecedented crisis was imminent, and they had to devise a countermeasure as soon as possible, otherwise the Spirit Ruins Market and even the entire cultivation world would be plunged into utter destruction. An even more arduous battle was quietly unfolding.
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