Following the valley meeting, all factions in the Lingxu Market quickly threw themselves into intensive preparations. The joint intelligence team took the lead, disguising themselves as ordinary cultivators and dispersing to various corners around the Lingxu Market. These intelligence agents penetrated towns and villages, communicating with local cultivators and paying attention to every clue that might be related to the mysterious force. They moved among the common people, listening to various rumors and not overlooking any detail.
As the leading force in the development of magical artifacts, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce summoned its master craftsmen. The masters sat around a table laden with rare materials, carefully studying the magical artifacts seized from the mysterious camp, seeking inspiration. They discussed the artifacts' structure, the way their spiritual energy circulated, and possible directions for improvement, occasionally sketching drafts on paper. A white-haired master craftsman picked up a piece of ore emitting a faint glow and said, "This ore contains special energy. If used properly, it might even enhance the power of the magical artifact." Everyone nodded in agreement and began to devise ways to incorporate this ore into the design of a new magical artifact.
Meanwhile, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce's warehouse was opened, and precious refining materials were continuously being moved out. These materials included spirit crystals shimmering with multicolored light, hard black iron, and immortal herbs exuding a mysterious aura; they would become the foundation for forging powerful magical artifacts. The refining masters each used their skills, some responsible for refining materials, others focusing on inscribing runes, and the entire workshop was bustling with activity.
The array masters from the Spirit Sword Sect and the Myriad Treasures Pavilion also gathered to discuss how to improve the defensive array of the Spirit Ruins Market. They drew a huge array diagram on the ground, simulating various attacks with spiritual energy to test the array's weaknesses. An elder from the Spirit Sword Sect pointed to a spot on the array diagram and said, "The spiritual energy connection here is not tight enough. If it encounters a powerful attack, it may develop a flaw." After a moment of contemplation, the array master from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion replied, "We can add a special rune here to enhance the flow of spiritual energy and strengthen the array." The group discussed this suggestion and continuously refined the design of the defensive array.
To ensure the smooth upgrade of the defensive formation, the disciples of Wanbaoge began collecting the materials needed for its setup. They ventured deep into mountains and valleys, searching for rare spiritual objects. In a secluded valley, several Wanbaoge disciples cautiously approached a spiritual flower emitting a soft glow. This flower was an indispensable material for the formation, yet it was surrounded by various dangerous traps and guardian beasts. The disciples worked together, using spells to lure away the beasts and successfully harvested the flower, their faces beaming with excitement.
Within the Lingxu Market, various factions began organizing their disciples for practical combat drills. The sword cultivators of the Lingjian Sect practiced sword formations in the valley, their steps synchronized, sword energy surging, and battle cries echoing through the valley. The sword formations shifted unpredictably like the Bagua diagram, and at other times advanced with the sharp speed of a long, straight snake. The Linghe Chamber of Commerce organized simulated battles for its members, setting up various complex scenarios such as narrow passages and areas filled with traps, to hone their combat abilities in different environments. The disciples of the Wanbao Pavilion practiced ranged attacks using magical artifacts. They manipulated their artifacts, accurately striking distant targets, displaying formidable power in flashes of light.
Meanwhile, envoys from various factions embarked on journeys to neighboring cultivation communities. Carrying the sincerity of the Lingxu Market, they visited various sects and towns. At a cultivation sect called Qingfeng Sect, the envoy from the Linghe Chamber of Commerce explained in detail to the sect leader the threat posed by the mysterious force and the Lingxu Market's countermeasures. After listening, the sect leader pondered for a moment and said, "The existence of the mysterious force does indeed pose a threat to our entire cultivation world. Our Qingfeng Sect is willing to cooperate with the Lingxu Market to jointly address this challenge." Other envoys also actively communicated in different locations. While some factions adopted a wait-and-see attitude, many others expressed their willingness to cooperate.
As preparations progressed, the atmosphere within the Lingxu Market grew increasingly tense yet hopeful. Everyone understood that the progress of each task was crucial to their future survival. Lin Yang shuttled between various work locations, closely monitoring the progress of each step. He knew that this battle against the mysterious forces had only just begun, and only by continuously improving their strength and strengthening cooperation could they gain the upper hand in future battles and safeguard the peace of the Lingxu Market and the entire cultivation world.
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