The battle between the Lingxu Market Star Exploration Team and the "Dark Alliance" interception squad has reached a fever pitch, with both sides exchanging blows and refusing to give an inch. The exploration team is outnumbered and outmatched in strength, but they are holding on with unwavering will and close teamwork.
The interception squad leader steadied himself, a ruthless glint in his eyes. He knew that further delay would be disadvantageous for his side; a swift victory was essential. So, he waved his hand and said to the "Netherworld Palace" elder beside him, "Activate the 'Dark Forbidden Spell' and severely injure them first!"
The elder of the Netherworld Palace's expression changed slightly. "Once this forbidden spell is activated, we ourselves will suffer a backlash, and its power will be difficult to control..."
"We can't worry about that now. If they take the magic weapon back to the Spirit Ruins Market, we'll all die!" the interception squad leader roared.
The elder of the "Netherworld Palace" gritted his teeth, rapidly forming hand seals while chanting incantations. In an instant, dark clouds filled the sky, and a massive black rune emerged from the clouds. The rune shimmered with an eerie light, emanating a chillingly malevolent aura.
The exploration team members sensed this powerful and malevolent force, and their expressions changed drastically. The captain hurriedly shouted, "Everyone, concentrate your spiritual power and defend with all your might!"
The sword cultivators maximized the spiritual power of their sword formation, causing it to shine brightly and form a multicolored light curtain. The disciples of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion also unleashed the maximum power of their defensive magic treasures, layering various spiritual energy shields together.
The "Dark Forbidden Spell" was activated, and a black beam of light crashed down on the exploration team like a mountain. Wherever the beam passed, space distorted, emitting sharp shrieks. The multicolored light barrier and spiritual energy shield trembled violently under the impact of the black beam, their light flickering incessantly, as if they were about to shatter at any moment.
"Ah!" A sword cultivator, unable to withstand the immense pressure, coughed up blood, causing a slight opening in the sword formation. Taking advantage of this, the black beam of light broke through part of the defense and struck a disciple of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. The disciple screamed in agony as his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string.
"No!" The exploration team leader's eyes widened in horror. He channeled all his spiritual power into the magical artifact in his hand, unleashing a burst of multicolored light that clashed with the black pillar of light. However, the power of the "Dark Forbidden Spell" was too great, and the leader gradually felt overwhelmed.
Just as the exploration team was in dire straits, the injured disciple of Wanbaoge, enduring his pain, took out a treasured magical artifact—the "Mirror of Reversal of Heaven and Earth." Disregarding his own safety, he poured all his spiritual power into the mirror. The mirror shone brightly, and a strange wave of spiritual energy spread out, actually reflecting a portion of the power of the "Dark Forbidden Curse" back.
"Not good!" the interception team exclaimed. The rebounding force struck the elder of the "Netherworld Palace," who screamed in agony, spitting out black blood and collapsing to the ground. The power of the "Dark Forbidden Spell" was thus weakened.
Seizing this rare opportunity, the exploration team's captain shouted, "Break through!" The swordsmen unleashed their fierce sword techniques, forcing back the approaching interception squad members. The Wanbaoge disciples manipulated their magical artifacts to provide cover for the swordsmen. Working together, everyone charged forward in one direction.
The interceptor team attempted to stop them, but the exploration team fought desperately, displaying astonishing combat prowess. After a fierce battle, the exploration team finally broke through the interceptor team's encirclement and fled towards the Lingxu Market.
"Chase them! We can't let them get away!" the interception squad leader roared. However, the interception squad had also suffered heavy casualties, and the backlash from the "Dark Curse" restricted their movements, greatly reducing their pursuit speed.
Meanwhile, at the Lingxu Market, the atmosphere was extremely tense. The ritual by which the "Dark Alliance" awakened the ancient artifact was about to be completed, and evil spiritual power surged wildly, shrouding the entire Lingxu Market in a black haze.
Lin Yang stood atop the highest point of the Spirit Ruins Market, gazing solemnly at the soaring evil spiritual energy. "All forces, heed my command! Prepare for battle! No matter the cost, stop the 'Dark Alliance'!"
The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect stood in neat rows, their sword formation gleaming. Their eyes were resolute, and the swords in their hands radiated a sharp sword aura. "For the Spirit Ruins Market, fight to the death!" the sword cultivators shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the sky.
The disciples of Wanbaoge wielded various magical treasures, standing ready for battle. Treasures such as the "Demon-Suppressing Pagoda" and the "Purifying Shield" emitted powerful spiritual energy fluctuations, poised to deliver a crushing blow to the enemy at any moment.
The logistics personnel and auxiliary cultivators organized by the Linghe Chamber of Commerce were also busy at work. They provided spiritual energy replenishment and healing pills to the frontline defenders to ensure the continuous combat capability of the defensive forces.
Members of the "Dark Alliance" frantically poured evil spiritual power into the sealed site of the ancient artifact. The Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master stood on either side of the ritual platform, their faces revealing sinister smiles.
"Ancient artifacts are about to appear, Spirit Ruins Market, today is your doom!" The Blood Blade Sect Master laughed wildly.
Just then, a furious roar suddenly echoed from the sky: "Your conspiracy will not succeed!" Everyone looked up and saw the Star Exploration Team rushing towards them. The captain held a magical artifact obtained from Illusion Star Island, which shone brightly, forming a stark contrast with the evil spiritual power of the "Dark Alliance."
"The exploration team is back!" Upon seeing this, the morale of everyone in Lingxu Market soared.
"We can't let them disrupt the ceremony! Stop them!" The Lord of the Netherworld Palace's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly gave the order. Members of the Dark Alliance immediately separated a portion and rushed towards the Star Exploration Team.
Undeterred, the Star Exploration Team engaged in another fierce battle with the Dark Alliance's interceptors. As they fought, the captain advanced towards the Spirit Ruins Market's defensive positions, knowing that he had to deliver the magical artifact to Lin Yang as quickly as possible to prevent the Dark Alliance from awakening the ancient artifact.
The defensive forces of the Spirit Ruins Market seized the opportunity to launch an attack, coordinating with the Star Exploration Team from within. In an instant, magical light flashed, and shouts of battle shook the heavens. The Dark Alliance was attacked from both sides, but they still fought desperately, attempting to complete the ritual.
In the midst of fierce battle, will the people of Lingxu Market be able to successfully reunite with the Star Exploration Team? Will the magical artifacts in the hands of the exploration team be able to counter the ancient artifacts and thwart the conspiracy of the "Dark Alliance"? The situation is extremely critical, and the entire Lingxu Market has been drawn into the eye of this storm that will determine life and death. Everyone is fighting to protect their home and for justice.
The sword cultivators of Lingxu Market descended like tigers from the mountain, their sword formations swirling with crisscrossing sword energy as they swept towards the members of the "Dark Alliance." The "Spirit Concealing Demon-Suppressing Sword Formation" unleashed its formidable power at this moment, the sword cultivators' figures appearing and disappearing within the formation, making it difficult for the enemies to predict their attack direction.
The members of the "Netherworld Palace" attempted to use sinister magic to resist the sword energy, but the sword cultivators' sword energy contained righteous energy, which naturally restrained sinister power. The black sinister magic collided with the five-colored sword energy, producing bursts of explosions, and the black smoke was constantly dispelled by the sword energy.
The magical artifacts wielded by the Wanbaoge disciples also played a significant role. The yang energy released by the "Eroding Yin Demon-Slaying Pestle" was like sharp blades, tearing through the defenses of the "Dark Alliance." The "Spirit Shadow Tracking Crossbow" precisely locked onto the enemy, its bolts carrying powerful spiritual energy, piercing through their bodies.
The Bloodblade Sect's experts brandished their blood-red blades, attempting to break through the Spirit Ruins Market's defenses. They unleashed their signature technique, "Bloodblade Dance," sending countless crimson sword energies hurtling towards the crowd in the Spirit Ruins Market. The market's defenders quickly erected spiritual energy shields to withstand the onslaught of the blood-red sword energies. The shields shimmered under the impact of the blood-red sword energies, and some even cracked.
As the Star Exploration Team battled the interceptors, they steadily approached the Spirit Ruins Market. The magical artifact in the captain's hand shone brighter and brighter, as if sensing the impending crisis. "Everyone, give it your all! We must break through!" the captain shouted as he parried the enemy's attacks.
Seizing the moment the captain was distracted, a master from the "Dark Alliance" unleashed "Dark Assault," transforming into a black shadow and lunging towards the captain. Sensing a powerful killing intent, the captain swiftly turned and used his magical artifact to create a five-colored spiritual energy barrier. The black shadow crashed into the barrier with a muffled groan, revealing itself to be an elder of the Blood Blade Sect.
"Hand over the magic weapon, and I'll spare your life!" the Blood Blade Sect elder said viciously.
"Dream on!" the captain roared, brandishing his magic weapon. A five-colored sword beam slashed towards the Blood Blade Sect elder. The Blood Blade Sect elder hurriedly swung his blood blade to defend, and sparks flew as the sword beam collided with the blood blade.
At this moment, a sword cultivator seized the opportunity and unleashed "Sword Emerging from the Clouds" from the side, a sword aura striking towards the Blood Blade Sect elder like lightning. The Blood Blade Sect elder was unable to dodge in time and was struck in the arm by the sword aura, nearly losing his grip on the Blood Blade.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Star Exploration Team quickened their pace and finally met up with the defensive forces of the Spirit Ruins Market. The captain handed the magical artifact to Lin Yang, saying, "This is a magical artifact obtained on Illusion Star Island; it might be able to counter ancient artifacts!"
Lin Yang accepted the magical artifact, sensing the immense power it contained, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes. "Alright! Everyone continue to hold off the enemy, I'll go stop the 'Dark Alliance' from awakening the ancient artifact!"
Having said that, Lin Yang, wielding his magical weapon, charged towards the altar where the "Dark Alliance" would awaken the ancient artifact. The Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master's expressions changed drastically upon seeing Lin Yang charging towards them.
"Stop him! We can't let him ruin the ceremony!" roared the Bloodblade Sect Master. Members of the Dark Alliance rushed over, trying to stop Lin Yang.
Lin Yang showed no fear. He unleashed his strongest swordsmanship, engaging in a fierce battle with the members of the "Dark Alliance." The magical weapon in his hands shone brightly, each swing accompanied by a burst of multicolored light, repelling any approaching enemies.
As Lin Yang charged towards the ritual platform, the battle between the people of Lingxu Market and the "Dark Alliance" reached its climax. Both sides were fighting with all their might, and the situation was deadlocked. The seal on the ancient artifact was showing signs of weakening under the "Dark Alliance's" frantic infusion of evil spiritual power; a black light emanated from the seal, as if the ancient artifact was about to awaken. Could Lin Yang break through the numerous obstacles and use his magical artifact to suppress the ancient artifact? Could the people of Lingxu Market withstand the "Dark Alliance's" relentless attacks? Everything remained uncertain, and everyone anxiously awaited the outcome of this battle between good and evil.
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