The crowd in the Lingxu Market watched helplessly as the enormous black vortex, carrying world-destroying power, pressed down. The light of the defensive magic array appeared so small in its shadow, and fear, like a cold snake, quietly crept into everyone's heart.

Lin Yang stared at the terrifying vortex, his heart feeling as if gripped tightly by an invisible hand. But he knew he couldn't panic. He took a deep breath, suppressing his fear, and shouted, "Don't be afraid, everyone! If we work together, we can definitely get through this!" His voice was firm and powerful, echoing like a bell in the market, giving everyone a glimmer of courage.

The elder of the Spirit Sword Sect gazed at the black vortex, a look of solemnity and determination flashing in his eyes. He knew this was a life-or-death struggle; if they couldn't withstand this attack, the Spirit Ruins Market would be reduced to nothing. "Sword cultivators, follow me and unleash our strongest sword formation!" At the elder's command, the sword cultivators swiftly assembled. Spiritual energy surged around them, countless sword energies roaring forth from their bodies, intertwining and converging to form a gigantic sword of spiritual energy. This sword shone brilliantly, radiating a sharp sword intent, as if it would tear the dark sky apart.

The Pavilion Master of Wanbao Pavilion also wore a grim expression. He rapidly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. The powerful magical treasures within the pavilion shone brightly and autonomously flew to the top of the defensive array. The "Qiankun Gathering Spirit Tower" released beams of multicolored spiritual energy, the "Sky-Splitting Divine Crossbow" was poised to fire, and the "Demon-Suppressing Array Protective Talisman" shone brightly, merging with the power of the array in an attempt to enhance its defensive capabilities.

The illusionists of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce were also busy, knowing that every bit of power was crucial at this moment. They used all their magic to trap the members of the "Dark Alliance" in an even deeper illusion. In the illusion, the members of the "Dark Alliance" saw countless powerful cultivators suddenly emerge from the Lingxu Market, charging towards them like heavenly soldiers. Instantly, their fear increased, and their attack rhythm became somewhat chaotic.

The black vortex pressed lower and lower, and the moment it made contact with the defensive array, it erupted with a deafening roar. The powerful impact caused the ground to tremble violently, as if the entire world was teetering on the brink of collapse. The defensive array flickered and hissed, seemingly on the verge of shattering at any moment.

The sword of spiritual energy pierced fiercely into the black vortex, but it was like a mud ox entering the sea, only stirring up a black ripple before being swallowed by the vortex's powerful suction. The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect turned pale, and many of them coughed up blood due to excessive consumption of spiritual energy, but they still gritted their teeth and persevered, continuously pouring spiritual energy into the sword formation.

"We can't give up, we must hold on!" A young swordsman's eyes were full of determination, and he still held on despite his body being swaying precariously.

The magical attacks of Wanbaoge proved somewhat ineffective against the black vortex. The multicolored beams of spiritual energy were distorted and dissipated by the black vortex, and the bolts fired from the "Sky-Splitting Crossbow" were pulverized as soon as they approached it. However, the Pavilion Master was not discouraged. He continuously adjusted the attack methods of his magical weapons, attempting to find a weakness in the black vortex.

Just as the situation reached an extremely critical point, Lin Yang suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He remembered an ancient magical artifact that the Wanbao Pavilion once possessed—the "Star Reversal Pearl." This artifact was said to have the power to reverse the stars, and perhaps it could contend with this black vortex.

"Sect Master, where is the 'Star Reversal Bead'? Bring it out quickly!" Lin Yang shouted anxiously.

The Pavilion Master of Wanbaoge felt a chill run down his spine and immediately understood Lin Yang's intentions. He quickly returned to Wanbaoge and searched the secret room for the "Star Reversal Bead." This bead emitted a mysterious starlight, and countless stars seemed to be twinkling and flowing inside.

The Pavilion Master rushed back to the defensive array with the "Star Reversal Bead" and handed it to Lin Yang. Lin Yang grasped the bead with both hands, circulating all his spiritual power in an attempt to activate it. The "Star Reversal Bead" shone brighter and brighter, resonating with Lin Yang's spiritual power, and a vast stellar power surged from the bead.

Lin Yang shouted and threw the "Star Reversal Bead" towards the black vortex. The power of the stars collided with the dark power of the black vortex, bursting forth with intense light, illuminating the entire sky as if it were daytime. The power of the stars surged like a raging torrent, crashing against the black vortex, attempting to reverse its course.

The leaders of the Dark Alliance were shocked by what they saw. The Blood Blade Sect Master gritted his teeth and said, "We can't let them succeed! Increase the power and destroy the defensive array!" The members of the Dark Alliance exerted all their strength, pouring more spiritual power into the black vortex.

For a moment, the two sides were locked in a stalemate. Everyone in the Lingxu Market stared nervously at the sky, silently praying. Lin Yang's forehead was covered in sweat, and his hands trembled slightly from controlling the "Star Reversal Bead" with all his might, but his eyes were incredibly determined.

"We can't lose! For the Lingxu market, we'll fight!" Lin Yang roared in his heart.

At this critical moment, an illusionist from the Linghe Merchant Guild suddenly discovered a flaw in the "Dark Alliance's" fusion spell. It turned out that maintaining the spell required intense concentration; any disruption to that concentration would significantly reduce the spell's power.

The illusionists immediately informed their companions of their discovery, and together they cast a special mental interference illusion. In the illusion, the leaders of the "Dark Alliance" saw their most feared scenes, experiencing a powerful mental shock.

The Bloodblade Sect Master saw countless dead subordinates before him, their vengeful spirits demanding his life. A wave of fear washed over him, and his mind went blank for a moment. In that instant, the power of the black vortex weakened slightly.

Lin Yang keenly sensed this change and seized the opportunity, activating the "Star Reversal Bead" with all his might. The power of the stars surged forth like a flood bursting its banks, finally reversing the black vortex. The black vortex began to shrink rapidly, eventually dissipating into a wisp of black smoke in the air.

"We succeeded!" A cheer erupted from the Lingxu Market. The faces of the crowd beamed with the joy of surviving a calamity, but they knew the battle was far from over.

"Press the attack and don't give them a chance to catch their breath!" Lin Yang shouted.

The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect rallied their spirits and activated their sword formation once more. Sword energy rained down on the members of the Dark Alliance like a storm. Disciples of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion manipulated their magical artifacts, launching a fierce attack on the enemy. Meanwhile, the illusionists of the Spirit Harmony Merchant Guild continued to cast illusions, disrupting the enemy's morale.

After losing their powerful fusion spell, the members of the "Dark Alliance" suffered a blow to their morale and were forced into retreat. They were overwhelmed by the counterattack from the people of the Spirit Ruins Market and scattered in all directions.

The Bloodblade Sect Master watched his men crumble, his heart filled with resentment. But he knew that if he didn't flee now, his life would be in danger. He unleashed a Blood Escape Technique, transforming into a streak of blood-red light and swiftly escaping the scene. The other leaders of the "Dark Alliance" followed suit, leading their remaining subordinates in a chaotic retreat.

The crisis at Lingxu Market was finally resolved, and everyone cheered and hugged each other in celebration. Lin Yang looked at the tired but smiling crowd, his heart filled with emotion. This battle had deeply impressed upon him the power of unity, and it made him realize that as long as everyone worked together, any difficulty could be overcome.

However, the people of Lingxu Market also knew that the evil forces like the Blood Blade Sect wouldn't give up so easily, and more challenges awaited them in the future. But they were prepared; with unwavering faith and indomitable will, they would protect Lingxu Market and face all the storms to come. So, after this great battle, how will Lingxu Market develop? What new schemes will the Blood Blade Sect and other forces devise? Everything is fraught with unknowns and challenges.