Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and the night of the full moon arrived as scheduled. Above the Lingxu Market, the bright moon hung high, casting a silvery glow. However, beneath this tranquil moonlight, a surging crisis lurked.
Inside the Lingxu Market, everyone stood ready. The defensive array glowed, and "Demon-Suppressing Protective Talismans" were cleverly placed at key points, emitting a faint halo that resonated with the array and enhanced its stability. Disciples of the Wanbao Pavilion manipulated their newly developed "Moonlight Spirit Discs," silently awaiting the enemy's move. Sword cultivators of the Lingjian Sect concealed themselves in the surrounding forests, their sword formations poised to unleash their power, their eyes resolute and fearless. Illusionists from the Linghe Chamber of Commerce hid in various corners, gripping their illusionary artifacts, ready to deliver a fatal blow.
Outside the Spirit Ruins Market, members of the Dark Alliance approached silently from all directions like phantoms. They were clad in black robes, their faces etched with greed and ruthlessness. The Blood Blade Sect Master stood at the head of the group, gazing towards the Spirit Ruins Market, his eyes flashing with a sinister light. In his hand he held a wand that exuded an eerie aura, the gem at its tip gleaming blood-red in the moonlight.
"Tonight, the Spirit Ruins Market will be reduced to ruins beneath our feet, and all its wealth will belong to us!" The Blood Blade Sect Master roared in a low voice, his voice filled with a thirst for victory and hatred for the Spirit Ruins Market.
At his command, the members of the "Dark Alliance" began to move. A group of cultivators skilled in manipulating dark magic stood on a high ground, chanting in unison, the black runes in their hands flashing with an eerie light. The moonlight seemed to be drawn by some force, its originally soft rays becoming distorted and gradually converging into beams of black light that shot towards the defensive array of the Spirit Ruins Market.
"Oh no! They've started casting spells to weaken the magic array!" shouted a disciple monitoring the magic array inside the Spirit Ruins Market.
The disciples of Wanbaoge immediately activated the "Moonlight Spirit Disc." The "Moonlight Spirit Disc" spun rapidly, emitting a soft white light, absorbing the black beams of light that were shooting towards the magic array one by one. The black beams of light collided with the white light, bursting out waves of spiritual energy, and the sky flickered with light, like fireworks blooming.
"Hmph, you think you can break our spell with such a small trick? Keep it up!" roared a leader-like figure from the "Dark Alliance." The casters of dark magic gritted their teeth, activating the runes with all their might, making the black pillars of light even thicker and brighter.
On the Spirit Ruins Market side, the pressure on the "Moonlight Spirit Disc" was mounting. Sweat beaded on the foreheads of the Wanbaoge disciples as they channeled their spiritual energy to keep the "Moonlight Spirit Disc" running. "We can't let them succeed! We must hold on!" a disciple shouted.
Just as the "Moonlight Spirit Disc" was about to give way, the Pavilion Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion arrived in person. He held a spirit crystal radiating seven-colored light and embedded it into the "Moonlight Spirit Disc." The "Moonlight Spirit Disc" shone brightly, instantly engulfing all the black light pillars and releasing a powerful backlash that shot towards the spellcasters of the "Dark Alliance."
"Ah!" The casters of dark magic were struck by the recoil, spitting out blood and falling to the ground.
"Now's the time to attack!" Upon seeing this, the Bloodblade Sect Master immediately gave the order. Members of the "Dark Alliance" surged towards the Spirit Ruins Market like a tidal wave. Some unleashed powerful attack spells, sending bolts of fire and lightning crashing into the defensive array; others rode ferocious flying beasts, swooping down into the market; still others wielded sharp blades, preparing to break through the array and engage in close combat with the people of the Spirit Ruins Market.
The defensive array of the Lingxu Market trembled violently under the enemy's fierce attack, its light flickering erratically. "Everyone, stabilize the array, don't panic!" Lin Yang's voice echoed throughout the market via a spiritual communication artifact, instilling a firm belief in everyone.
The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect seized the opportunity and activated their sword formation. In an instant, sword energy soared into the sky through the mountains and forests, countless sword energies intertwining into a massive sword net that swept towards the members of the "Dark Alliance." Wherever the sword net passed, trees were cut in half, and boulders were shattered. Caught off guard, the members of the "Dark Alliance" were struck by the sword energy, letting out screams of agony.
"What's going on? They were prepared all along!" a member of the "Dark Alliance" exclaimed in horror.
"Hmph, keep attacking! Don't let them intimidate you!" the Bloodblade Sect Master roared, brandishing his magic wand. A black flame shot out from the tip of the wand, burning towards the sword formation. Wherever the black flame touched, the sword energy was instantly melted away.
The illusionists of the Linghe Merchant Guild also began to act. They cast powerful illusions, and suddenly a mist appeared before the members of the "Dark Alliance," within which various terrifying illusions appeared. Some saw themselves being possessed by countless evil spirits, while others saw their companions killing each other. In an instant, the "Dark Alliance" was thrown into chaos.
"Don't be fooled by the illusion, it's all fake!" the leaders of the "Dark Alliance" shouted, trying to calm the troops. But many members remained trapped in the illusion, unable to break free.
In the midst of the fierce battle, the defensive array of the Spirit Ruins Market gradually developed some fine cracks. The members of the Dark Alliance saw a glimmer of hope and attacked even more frantically. "Just a little more effort, the array is about to break!" shouted a master of the Dark Alliance.
Seeing the state of the magic array, Lin Yang was extremely anxious. He knew that once the array was breached, the Lingxu Market would be doomed. "The Linghe Chamber of Commerce will organize the evacuation of the people. Experts from the Lingjian Sect and Wanbao Pavilion, follow me to reinforce the array!" Lin Yang shouted.
Members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce acted swiftly, guiding the market's inhabitants to a pre-prepared safe zone. Elders of the Lingjian Sect and the Pavilion Master of the Wanbao Pavilion led their respective experts to the magic array. They channeled their spiritual energy into the array, attempting to repair its cracks.
"Everyone, let's work together and hold the formation!" shouted the elder of the Spirit Sword Sect. The sword cultivators and disciples of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion gritted their teeth and poured all their spiritual energy into the formation. The light of the formation gradually stabilized, and the cracks began to slowly heal.
However, the Dark Alliance was not about to give up easily. They launched an even more ferocious attack. The Blood Blade Sect Master and several other leaders of the Dark Alliance joined forces, unleashing a powerful combined spell. A massive black vortex appeared in the sky, containing the power to destroy everything, and pressed down on the defensive array of the Spirit Ruins Market.
"What kind of magic is this? Its power is so great!" The people in the Lingxu Market were shocked.
Faced with this powerful attack, can the people of Lingxu Market once again hold the defensive array? And can they successfully repel the "Dark Alliance" and protect their home? The battle has entered its most critical moment. The situation is extremely unfavorable for Lingxu Market. Everyone is caught up in a life-or-death battle, and the scales of fate begin to tip violently at this moment.
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