The transformation of the Lingxu Market is proceeding rapidly, with significant progress made in all aspects. However, amidst this positive atmosphere, a mysterious aura is quietly spreading.
While organizing the ancient books in the Wanbaoge Pavilion, a senior weapon refiner accidentally discovered a long-forgotten secret manual. The cover of the manual was tattered, and the writing on it was blurred, but based on his years of experience, he keenly sensed that this manual was extraordinary. After several days of careful study and restoration, the contents of the manual gradually became clear.
This manual records an ancient and hidden cultivation technique—the "Spirit Concealment Illusion Technique." This technique is renowned for its unique method of circulating spiritual energy, allowing the practitioner to merge their own spiritual power with the surrounding environment, achieving a near-invisibility effect. Furthermore, it allows for the instantaneous unleashing of immense power during attacks, making it impossible for enemies to defend against. More importantly, the manual also details how to utilize special spiritual objects and runes to integrate this concealment power into magical artifacts, granting them similar effects.
The weapon refiner was overjoyed and immediately informed the Pavilion Master of this discovery. Upon hearing this, the Pavilion Master, knowing the importance of this technique to the Spirit Ruins Market's fight against the "Dark Alliance," immediately decided to organize a group of weapon refiners and cultivators to conduct in-depth research and practice on the "Spirit Concealment Illusionary Void Technique."
Inside the secret chamber of the Wanbao Pavilion, a group of weapon refiners and cultivators sat together, carefully studying the contents of the "Lingyin Illusionary Void Technique." They discussed it while trying to cultivate and experiment according to the methods in the manual.
"The spiritual energy circulation path of this technique is extremely unique, quite different from any technique we know before. To successfully cultivate it, it will probably require a lot of time and effort," a cultivator said with a frown.
“That’s right, but once you successfully cultivate it, both your personal stealth and ambush abilities, as well as the power of your magical artifacts, will be greatly enhanced. We must go all out,” another weapon refiner replied firmly.
Thus began the arduous process of cultivation and experimentation. The cultivators immersed themselves day and night in comprehending the "Spirit Concealment Illusionary Void Technique," guiding their spiritual energy along the strange meridian pathways within their bodies, as instructed in the manual. However, the cultivation process was not without its challenges; many encountered problems with disordered spiritual energy, suffering immense physical pain.
"Hold on, don't give up! Our efforts are crucial to the future of the Lingxu Market." An elder encouraged everyone, while he himself was also working hard to overcome the difficulties in his cultivation.
Meanwhile, the weapon refiners attempted to integrate the concealment power of the "Spirit Concealment Illusion Technique" into magical artifacts. They selected several spiritual objects with special attributes, such as the "Phantom Spirit Crystal" which could perfectly fuse with spiritual power, and the "Concealment Rune Stone" which contained mysterious power, and combined them with the materials for refining magical artifacts.
After repeated failures, they continuously adjusted the proportions of the magical artifacts and the way the runes were depicted. Finally, in an experiment, a magical artifact successfully demonstrated the effect of concealment. When infused with spiritual power, the artifact gradually disappeared, leaving only faint fluctuations of spiritual energy.
"Success!" the weapon refiners cheered excitedly. This achievement gave them hope and strengthened their resolve to continue their research.
However, just as everyone at Wanbaoge was fully engaged in studying the "Lingyin Illusionary Void Technique," spies from the "Dark Alliance" noticed Wanbaoge's unusual behavior. They discovered that Wanbaoge had been frequently summoning people into a secret chamber recently, and the defenses were exceptionally tight, suggesting that they were carrying out some major secret plan.
The spies quickly relayed this intelligence back to the headquarters of the "Dark Alliance." Upon hearing this, the Blood Blade Sect Master frowned deeply: "The Myriad Treasures Pavilion has always acted cautiously. For them to make such a big fuss this time, they must be plotting something detrimental to us. We must find out what they're up to."
The Lord of the Netherworld Palace sneered, "Hmph, send a few agile spies to infiltrate the Treasure Pavilion and find out what's going on. If they are indeed researching some powerful cultivation techniques or magic weapons, we will find a way to sabotage them. We absolutely cannot allow the strength of the Spirit Ruins Market to increase."
Therefore, the "Dark Alliance" selected several spies skilled in stealth and infiltration, who, under the cover of night, sneaked towards the Wanbao Pavilion in the Lingxu Market.
Meanwhile, in the Lingxu Market, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce's intelligence network also detected some clues. An intelligence officer discovered that some suspicious individuals had been loitering around the Wanbao Pavilion, behaving furtively. The officer reported this to the Chamber of Commerce president, who, realizing the gravity of the situation, immediately relayed the information to Lin Yang.
"It seems the 'Dark Alliance' has become aware of Wanbaoge's actions. We must strengthen our defenses and absolutely cannot let them ruin our plans," Lin Yang said solemnly.
He quickly made arrangements, ordering the sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect to strengthen patrols around the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, while also instructing the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to further reinforce the defensive array of the secret chamber. The Pavilion Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion also dared not be careless, personally overseeing the secret chamber and directing everyone to accelerate the research progress of the "Spirit Concealment Illusionary Void Technique".
"No matter what, we must master this cultivation technique and magic weapon crafting skills as soon as possible. This may be the key to our fight against the 'Dark Alliance'," the Pavilion Master said to everyone, his eyes revealing a firm determination.
A clandestine struggle unfolds around the "Lingyin Illusionary Void Technique." Spies from the "Dark Alliance" attempt to infiltrate the Wanbao Pavilion and sabotage its research; meanwhile, the people of the Lingxu Market are on high alert, striving to master this mysterious technique and magical artifact technology as quickly as possible. Will the Lingxu Market successfully protect its research results, making the "Lingyin Illusionary Void Technique" a powerful weapon against the "Dark Alliance"? Or will the "Dark Alliance" thwart its plans, plunging it into an even more difficult situation? Everything is shrouded in suspense, and a tense atmosphere hangs over the entire Lingxu Market.
As time passed, the spies of the "Dark Alliance" gradually approached Wanbaoge. Dressed in specially made night-clothes, they concealed their presence so well that they were almost undetectable. Under the cover of darkness, they moved like ghosts through the defensive perimeter of Wanbaoge.
"Be careful, the defensive array inside the Treasure Pavilion is extremely complex; a slight mistake could trigger an alarm," the lead scout whispered to his companion. They cautiously made their way forward, taking each step with utmost care.
Just as they were about to reach the secret chamber, a patrol of sword cultivators happened to pass by. The scouts immediately stopped, held their breath, and hid in the shadows. The sword cultivators, swords in hand, were alert and carefully searched their surroundings for any movement.
"Strange, I always feel there's a faint, unusual aura here," a sword cultivator said, frowning.
"Be extra vigilant. The 'Dark Alliance' has been active with spies lately. We must not let them succeed," the swordsman captain leading the team said solemnly.
The sword cultivators searched the surrounding area carefully but found no trace of the scouts. After confirming there was nothing amiss, they continued their patrol. The scouts only breathed a sigh of relief after the sword cultivators had gone some distance and continued towards the secret chamber.
However, what they didn't know was that the Master of Wanbaoge had already anticipated that the "Dark Alliance" might send someone to infiltrate. Around the secret chamber, in addition to the visible defensive array, there was also a highly concealed sensory barrier. This barrier would automatically trigger whenever an unfamiliar presence approached.
As the scouts approached the secret chamber, the barrier was triggered, and a faint light flashed. The sect leader immediately sensed the anomaly; his expression changed drastically: "Not good! Enemies have infiltrated! Activate all defenses!"
In an instant, alarms blared throughout the Wanbao Pavilion. The sword cultivators quickly assembled and rushed towards the secret chamber. The disciples of the Wanbao Pavilion also activated their magical artifacts, preparing to meet the enemy.
Knowing their cover had been blown, the spies of the "Dark Alliance" ceased their concealment. They unleashed their stealth techniques, attempting to break through the defenses and enter the secret chamber. One spy tossed a black throwing knife, which transformed into a streak of black light and shot towards the defensive array. The knife struck the array, scattering sparks, but the array remained steadfast.
"Damn it, this defense is even stronger than we imagined!" the scout leader said through gritted teeth.
At this moment, the sword cultivators had arrived. "You bunch of evil scoundrels, how dare you cause trouble at Wanbao Pavilion! Prepare to die!" the sword cultivator captain roared, leading his men to charge at the scouts. The sword cultivators unleashed their fierce sword techniques, their sword energy crisscrossing, completely surrounding the scouts.
Although the scouts were skilled in stealth and infiltration, they gradually found themselves in trouble under the fierce attacks of the sword cultivators. They dodged left and right, trying to fight their way out, but the sword cultivators' sword formation was like an impenetrable wall, making it difficult for them to break through.
"We can't give up like this, we must find a way to thwart their plan!" the scout leader thought to himself. He suddenly unleashed a self-destructive spell, burning his own spiritual power to unleash a powerful force that temporarily repelled the sword cultivators.
Taking advantage of the sword cultivators' disarray, the scouts rushed towards the secret chamber. However, the Pavilion Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion was prepared. He stood at the entrance of the secret chamber, holding a magical artifact radiating powerful spiritual energy—the "Myriad Manifestations Sealing Disc."
"Do you think you can succeed so easily?" The Pavilion Master sneered, activating the "Myriad Manifestations Sealing Disc." The disc shone brightly, a five-colored ray shooting out from it, enveloping the spies. Bound by the five-colored light, the spies' movements became sluggish, and their spiritual power was sealed, preventing them from casting spells.
"Let us go!" The spies struggled, but to no avail.
Soon, the sword cultivators surrounded the spies again and subdued them. After interrogation, the spies confessed that the "Dark Alliance" had sent them to sabotage the Wanbao Pavilion's research.
"Hmph, the 'Dark Alliance' really won't stand idly by and watch us increase our strength. However, their conspiracy will not succeed." Lin Yang said with a cold snort after learning the news.
After repelling the spies of the "Dark Alliance," the members of Wanbaoge continued their research on the "Spirit Concealment Illusionary Void Technique." Through tireless efforts, more and more cultivators successfully mastered this technique, and the weapon refiners also successfully crafted a batch of magical treasures with concealment effects.
The successful research into the "Spirit Concealment Illusionary Void Technique" has further enhanced the strength of the Spirit Ruins Market. However, the "Dark Alliance" will certainly not give up easily. What new schemes will they devise to deal with the Spirit Ruins Market? Can the Spirit Ruins Market leverage this achievement to gain the upper hand in its confrontation with the "Dark Alliance"? The future situation remains full of uncertainties and challenges, and the people of the Spirit Ruins Market will continue to face severe tests.
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