As Sina's gigantic serpentine body moved about, a rich, unhidden killing aura spread around. Beside her, other powerful members of the Desert Alliance followed like shadows, with a menacing vibe surrounding them.

Among them, the gaunt Masked Man suddenly vanished, evidently preparing to back-stab the opponents at any moment.

Opposite them, Reece and his group were equally undaunted, lowering their bodies with their sharp blades glinting, preparing for battle.

Particularly, Old Susan quickly cast a type of Mirror Defense Magic, causing the powerful members of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance to glow brilliantly, clearly as a precaution against Sina's Petrification Magic.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is not the place for a battle."

Just as a fierce fight seemed imminent, our Administrator lowered his voice and suddenly appeared at the center between both parties.

At the same time, a considerable number of Tier 6 Market Guards flew over, clad in lustrous, dense brown heavy armor, radiating an unshakeable aura.

It's known that the Administrator's power is at Tier 6 Peak, undoubtedly the strongest among all present, and coupled with the support of numerous Market Guards, his momentum instantly overshadowed both groups.

Seeing this, both parties, tensed and ready to strike, began to restrain themselves, as their strength, although slightly inferior to our Administrator, wasn't overwhelmingly weaker, capable still of putting up a good fight.

And the reason the atmosphere eased was naturally due to concerns about the Bazaar Brotherhood.

Our Administrator's rank, although the lowest and the weakest, still belongs to the Shadow Market, protected by the Bazaar Brotherhood. Should any dispute or conflict occur here with the Administrator, they will definitely face retaliation from the Brotherhood.

During the three thousand years since the Blank Era, there have been forces unaware of their mortality that tried to provoke or even forcibly enter the Shadow Market to seize treasures, only to end up meeting a dire fate, even being completely wiped out.

Even though the Shadow Market is reputed as a peaceful Trade Guardian, once it acts, it strikes with blood, its methods no less ruthless than any other force on this land, particularly the direct Markets of the Bazaar Brotherhood and the top-ranked ones, rumored to be on par with those Peak Powers.

This is precisely why the Shadow Market has been able to stand tall in this land, even while reaping massive benefits from the Ten Thousand Clans, its status never swayed.

Apart from this, whether the Bazaar Brotherhood intervenes directly or not, offending them and losing the qualification to trade within the Secret Realm Market would be an immense blow that these two forces cannot withstand.

After all, the Shadow Market in their region can only invite forces within their Alliance, yet through personal invitations, they can bring formidable outsiders, acquiring rare resources and goods otherwise difficult to obtain, which is the key reason they participate in the Shadow Market.

"It's good to see our esteemed guests calm down. There will be plenty of time to fight later; it's not urgent to do so in the market at this moment."

Seeing the tense atmosphere easing, our Administrator slightly nodded and said, "After all, this time you've come for the sixth-order equipment, not for each other, correct?"

"What the Administrator said is quite right; we are here just for the Secret Treasures, and we can't let these scum spoil our mood."

Reece stowed away his Giant Axe, his lion eyes casting a disdainful glance at Sina before nodding lightly. Seeing Reece's moves, Thomas and Old Susan also began to restrain themselves.

"It's just enduring a swarm of vile flies buzzing around; it wouldn't hurt to swat them later."

Sina lifted her pale chin and nodded at our Administrator, saying, "Everything shall be as you, Administrator, command."

With Sina's words, the powerful members of the Desert Alliance all put away their weapons, including the Masked Man, who reappeared.

"Thank you for your support, esteemed guests."

The Administrator first signaled the Market Guards to disperse, then began leading the way while speaking, "Please follow me; the owners of those highlight items have been waiting for you all."

"I would appreciate it, Your Excellency Administrator."

A look of anticipation appeared on Reece's lion face, and he completely ignored Sina as he led his people following closely behind the Administrator.

"I simply can't wait," Sina also led her people following right behind, though ignoring the others, her snake hair all turned towards the Rainforest Fortress Alliance, hissing red tongues and maintaining a safe distance from them.

During the advance, it was apparent that although both parties refrained from action, an aura of potential clash lingered around them, with energy boiling within, vigilant against one another at all times.

"Chief, isn't this time's highlight equipment a match for your Tier 6 Giant Axe and Plate Armor? Why are there others joining the fun?"

Looking towards the Desert Alliance not far away, Old Susan couldn't help but jest, "Some people just have to stick their nose in everywhere, always looking so shameless."

Hearing this, the Masked Man, unwilling to back down, spoke to Sina, "Your Majesty, some old witch really is shameless; aren't these highlight items supposed to match your Tier 6 Wand and Magic Robes? Where did other equipment come from?"

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