The Star Exploration Team of Lingxu Market dared not relax in the slightest when facing the Black Flame Qilin Beast. The black flames around the Black Flame Qilin Beast swept over like a surging tide, and wherever it went, the air seemed to be ignited, making a "sizzling" sound.
"Everyone, stabilize the sword formation! Wanbaoge disciples, use your defensive magic treasures to block the flames!" The exploration team leader shouted as he circulated his spiritual power. The newly acquired magic treasure in his hand shone brightly as he tried to suppress the Black Flame Qilin Beast's aura.
The disciples of Wanbaoge acted swiftly, unleashing various defensive magical treasures. The "Myriad Manifestations Spirit Shield" instantly unfolded, forming a massive spiritual energy shield that blocked the path in front of the group. Black flames collided with the shield, scattering sparks, and the spiritual energy on the shield's surface fluctuated violently, but it temporarily withstood the impact of the flames.
The sword cultivators stood poised within their sword formation, their eyes fixed on the Black Flame Qilin Beast, searching for an opportunity to strike. "This Black Flame Qilin Beast is incredibly powerful; we can't fight it head-on. We must wait for a gap in its attacks and then find its weakness to launch a counterattack," the captain advised.
The Black Flame Qilin Beast seemed to sense that the exploration team's defenses were difficult to breach. It roared, stomping its four hooves on the ground, causing the entire Illusion Star Island to tremble. Then, it flashed forward like a black lightning bolt, charging towards the exploration team. Its speed was so great that no one had time to react.
"Oh no, it's charging! Strengthen the defenses!" the captain shouted. The sword array shimmered with light as the sword cultivators channeled their sword energy into the shield, enhancing its defensive capabilities. The Black Flame Qilin Beast crashed into the shield, the powerful impact causing it to tremble precariously, and the exploration team members were also shaken, their blood churning.
Just as the shield was about to shatter, a disciple of Wanbaoge quickly took out a support magic item—the "Spiritual Amplification Bead." He activated the bead, and the spiritual power released by the bead merged into the shield, stabilizing it once again.
"We can't just defend, we must counterattack!" a swordsman shouted, unleashing a move called "Meteor Chasing the Moon Sword." A dazzling sword aura shot towards the Black Flame Qilin Beast like a meteor. The Black Flame Qilin Beast dodged to the side, easily avoiding the sword aura. But this action also attracted its attention, and it turned its target to the swordsman.
The Black Flame Qilin opened its maw, spewing a pillar of black flame towards the sword cultivator. The sword cultivator's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly activated his sword formation to defend. However, the power of the flame pillar was too great, and the sword cultivator gradually could not withstand it.
"I'll help you!" Seeing this, the captain, wielding his newly acquired magical artifact, rushed towards the pillar of flames. The artifact emitted a five-colored light, colliding with the black pillar of flames. Instantly, light radiated everywhere, and powerful spiritual energy fluctuations spread outwards.
Thanks to the captain's efforts, the attack of the flame pillars was temporarily halted. The other sword cultivators seized the opportunity, unleashing their ultimate techniques, a barrage of sword energy raining down on the Black Flame Qilin Beast. The Black Flame Qilin Beast was struck by the sword energy, leaving wounds on its body from which black blood flowed.
But the Black Flame Qilin Beast did not back down; its injuries only fueled its ferocity. With a roar, the black flames around it instantly surged several times over, forming a massive vortex of fire that enveloped the exploration team.
"Oh no! The suction of this fiery vortex is too strong; we can't hold on much longer!" a team member shouted. The exploration team members channeled their spiritual energy with all their might, trying to break free from the fiery vortex's grasp. However, the vortex's suction was like a black hole, constantly devouring their spiritual energy.
Just when everyone was in trouble, a researcher from Wanbaoge suddenly shouted, "I remember that the ancient books say that the Black Flame Qilin Beast's weakness is between its eyebrows! That is the core of its power. If we attack there, we might be able to severely injure it!"
Upon hearing this, the captain was overjoyed. He concentrated all his spiritual power and poured it into the magical artifact in his hand. The artifact shone brightly, and a five-colored sword beam containing immense power shot towards the Black Flame Qilin Beast's brow.
The Black Flame Qilin seemed to sense the danger and tried to dodge the sword light, but the light was extremely fast and struck its brow instantly. The Black Flame Qilin let out a painful roar, and the suction force of the flame vortex immediately weakened.
Taking advantage of the moment, the exploration team broke free from the fiery vortex. "Press the attack!" the captain shouted. The sword cultivators and Wanbaoge disciples launched another attack, various magical treasures flashing with light, and sword energy crisscrossing the air.
Under the onslaught of the group, the Black Flame Qilin Beast gradually succumbed. Its body began to sway precariously, and the black flames surrounding it gradually died down. Finally, the Black Flame Qilin Beast collapsed to the ground with a thud, turning into a wisp of black smoke and disappearing without a trace.
The exploration team successfully defeated the Black Flame Qilin Beast, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. However, they knew they couldn't linger. "Let's leave Illusion Star Island quickly and bring the magical artifact back to the Spirit Ruins Market," the captain said.
The exploration team quickly headed towards the edge of Illusion Star Island. However, when they arrived at the seaside, they found that the once calm sea had become turbulent, with waves as high as mountains and powerful vortexes of spiritual energy forming on the surface.
"It seems that Illusion Star Island doesn't want us to leave easily," one of the team members said, frowning.
"No matter what, we have to get back. Everyone be careful, charge forward!" the captain said. The exploration team used their movement techniques, riding their flying magical artifacts, and rushed towards the sea.
The waves crashed against them relentlessly, and the vortex of spiritual energy tried to engulf them. The exploration team worked together, with the sword cultivators using their sword energy to cleave the waves, and the disciples of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion using their magical artifacts to resist the suction of the vortex.
With everyone's efforts, they finally broke through the sea's barrier and flew towards the Spirit Ruins Market. Meanwhile, in the Spirit Ruins Market, the Dark Alliance's conspiracy was in full swing. They had found a secluded spot and were conducting a ritual to awaken an ancient artifact. Evil spiritual energy permeated the ritual site, distorting the surrounding space.
Members of the "Dark Alliance" surrounded the ritual platform, frantically pouring in evil spiritual power. The Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master stood on either side of the platform, their faces contorted with savage smiles.
“Once the ancient artifact is awakened, the Spirit Ruins Market will become a wasteland,” said the Bloodblade Sect Master.
“That’s right, the entire cultivation world will be under our control then,” the Lord of the Netherworld Palace echoed.
Will the Star Exploration Team from Lingxu Market be able to return in time and use the magical artifacts obtained on Illusion Star Island to stop the "Dark Alliance" from awakening the ancient artifacts? What kind of crisis will Lingxu Market face? A great battle that will determine the fate of Lingxu Market and even the entire cultivation world is about to break out, and the situation has become unprecedentedly tense.
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