Ye Lingyun devoted himself to healing his injuries and training diligently in the cultivation quarters provided by the Myriad Treasures Merchant Guild. Spiritual energy filled the residence, where several spirit-gathering formations had been laid out, giving him an ideal environment for cultivation. He circulated his spiritual power, guiding it slowly through his meridians to repair the damage to them and his internal organs. As his spiritual power flowed, his wounds healed at a visible pace, and his strength gradually returned.
Once his injuries had improved, Ye Lingyun threw himself wholeheartedly into cultivating his arts. The Nine-Turn Spirit Illusion Art emphasized the transformation and control of spiritual power. He repeatedly studied its circulation routes, seeking to innovate upon its existing foundation. After countless attempts, he finally succeeded in incorporating a unique spiritual power vibration technique. Every time he circulated his spiritual power, it now generated subtle waves of vibration, further enhancing its vitality and destructive force.
For the Star-Splitting Void Sword Technique, Ye Lingyun tried combining it with the essence of spiritual power transformation from the Nine-Turn Spirit Illusion Art. He discovered that deftly adjusting the rhythm and pattern of his spiritual power output when executing the sword technique significantly increased its might. The already fierce sword energy became even more unpredictable, like stars flickering and drifting through the void, impossible to pin down.
Meanwhile, the senior members of the Myriad Treasures Merchant Guild were planning their strike against the Blood Blade Hall with the urgency of pounding drums and clanging gongs. A grave atmosphere hung over the guild's main hall. Guild President Xiao Zhantian sat in the seat of honor, his cold gaze sweeping over those below him.
"The Blood Blade Hall has grown increasingly brazen in Lingfeng City. They even dared attack an honored guest of our guild. It's time we taught them a harsh lesson." Xiao Zhantian's voice was low and forceful, filled with authority.
An elder rose and said respectfully, "President, a mysterious power backs the Blood Blade Hall. If we act rashly, we may invite unnecessary trouble. But Ye Lingyun is a talent our guild has recruited. If we do nothing, we will not only chill his heart but also make other cultivators doubt our ability to protect them."
Xiao Zhantian nodded slightly. After a moment of thought, he said, "We cannot act blindly. We must first uncover the Blood Blade Hall's true strength and identify the power behind them. We must also unite with the other righteous powers in Lingfeng City to oppose the Blood Blade Hall together. That will strengthen us while reducing the threats we might otherwise leave at our backs."
Everyone nodded in agreement. The guild swiftly sprang into action, dispatching numerous intelligence agents into every corner of Lingfeng City to gather information on the Blood Blade Hall. At the same time, its diplomatic representatives began contacting other powers to discuss a joint strike against the Blood Blade Hall.
While the guild busily laid its plans, Ye Lingyun achieved a major breakthrough in his cultivation. As he combined the two arts, he happened upon an entirely new sword intent-the Star-Palm Illusion Sword Intent. This sword intent fused the vastness of stellar power with the wonders of spiritual power transformation, giving his sword moves not only tremendous offensive strength but also unique effects that confused and disrupted his opponents.
To test his breakthrough, Ye Lingyun went to the training ground at his residence. Holding his longsword, he circulated his spiritual power and unleashed the Star-Splitting Void Sword Technique infused with the Star-Palm Illusion Sword Intent. As his longsword swept through the air, streaks of sword energy crisscrossed, forming dazzling patterns of stars in midair. These patterns shimmered with strange light and flew toward a massive boulder on the training ground as though they had come alive.
Boom! Under the impact of the sword energy, the boulder instantly disintegrated into powder, fragments of stone scattering in every direction. Joy filled Ye Lingyun as he surveyed the scene before him. He knew his strength had undergone another qualitative leap, giving him even greater confidence in dealing with the Blood Blade Hall.
Just as Ye Lingyun was basking in the joy of his breakthrough, a guild steward arrived to inform him that the guild had joined forces with three major powers in Lingfeng City-the Spirit Wind Sword Sect, the Mystic Spirit Pavilion, and the World-Saving Hall. Together, they had formed an alliance and were preparing to launch a full-scale assault on the Blood Blade Hall. Hearing this, Ye Lingyun's fighting spirit soared. He volunteered for battle, hoping to contribute to the operation.
The steward looked into Ye Lingyun's resolute eyes and nodded. "Young Master Ye, we have all witnessed your strength. We need talents like you for this operation. However, the Blood Blade Hall's strength must not be underestimated. You must proceed with care."
Ye Lingyun replied confidently, "Rest assured, Steward. I will give it my all. Since the Blood Blade Hall dared attack me, I will make them pay a devastating price."
Before long, the alliance's operation against the Blood Blade Hall officially began. Dressed in the uniform of the Myriad Treasures Merchant Guild's guard force, Ye Lingyun set out with the guild's elite members, longsword in hand. They rendezvoused with members of the Spirit Wind Sword Sect, the Mystic Spirit Pavilion, and the World-Saving Hall outside the Blood Blade Hall's headquarters. Experts from all four powers gathered together, their momentum soaring like a rainbow, as though they would wipe the Blood Blade Hall from existence.
Looking at the powerful companions around him, Ye Lingyun felt heroic fervor surge in his heart. He knew this would be a bitter battle, but he had no fear. At Xiao Zhantian's command, everyone surged toward the Blood Blade Hall's headquarters like a rising tide. The Blood Blade Hall's guards paled at the sight of so many attacking experts and hurriedly rang the alarm bell.
Inside the Blood Blade Hall, its hall master, Blood Blade, was both shocked and furious when he learned that the four powers had joined forces to attack. He had never imagined that a single move against Ye Lingyun would cause such an uproar. Yet he was unwilling to let himself be bound and captured without a fight. He swiftly summoned every member of the Blood Blade Hall, preparing to resist to the death.
A fierce battle was about to erupt. Longsword in hand, Ye Lingyun stared resolutely at the Blood Blade Hall's gates. He knew that in this battle, he would win justice for himself and excise a malignant tumor from Lingfeng City...
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