Wielding the magical artifact he obtained from Illusion Star Island, Lin Yang charged towards the ritual platform where the "Dark Alliance" was to awaken the ancient artifact, like a multicolored meteor. Members of the "Dark Alliance" swarmed him like mad dogs, trying to stop him from reaching the platform. Experts from the Blood Blade Sect brandished their blood blades, unleashing fierce blood blade techniques, and streaks of crimson sword energy shot towards Lin Yang like venomous snakes.

Lin Yang's eyes were resolute. The magical artifact in his hand shone brightly, forming a five-colored spiritual energy shield that completely blocked the blood-red sword energy. Ripples appeared on the surface of the shield, but it remained as solid as ever. Taking advantage of the momentum, Lin Yang charged forward, unleashing a set of exquisite sword techniques. The sword flashed, forcing back the approaching members of the "Dark Alliance".

Seeing that the Bloodblade Sect experts couldn't stop him, the members of the "Netherworld Palace" unleashed their sinister spells. Black smoke billowed out, attempting to disrupt Lin Yang's vision and senses. Eerie wails and howls emanated from the smoke, sending chills down everyone's spines. However, the light emanating from the magical artifact in Lin Yang's hand possessed purifying power; wherever the light touched, the black smoke rapidly dissipated, and the wails and howls ceased abruptly.

"Hmph, you think you can stop me with these little tricks?" Lin Yang snorted coldly, continuing his charge towards the ceremonial platform without stopping.

At this moment, the "Dark Alliance" interception team also caught up and engaged in fierce fighting with the Lingxu Market's defenses once again. The Star Exploration Team and the people of Lingxu Market knew the mission Lin Yang was carrying, and they fought desperately, not allowing the interception team to get even a fraction closer to Lin Yang.

The sword cultivators pushed the "Spirit Concealing Demon-Suppressing Sword Formation" to its limit, the formation radiating light and crisscrossing sword energy to form an impenetrable defensive net. The sinister magic of the "Netherworld Palace" and the blood-blade sword energy of the Blood Blade Sect collided with the formation and were repelled. The disciples of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion manipulated their magical treasures, launching a fierce attack on the interception team. The "Demon-Suppressing Pagoda" released a powerful suction force, drawing some members of the "Dark Alliance" into its walls; the "Purifying Shield" provided the sword cultivators with additional defense, ensuring the stability of the sword formation.

In the midst of fierce battle, a swordsman discovered a connection between the spells of the "Netherworld Palace" members in the interception squad. Disrupting the spell of one of them would disrupt their overall rhythm. After a quiet discussion with his teammates, he launched a surprise attack. The swordsmen moved like ghosts across the battlefield, suddenly appearing behind the "Netherworld Palace" members and unleashing their sharp sword techniques.

"Slay evil thoughts with your sword!" a swordsman shouted, his sword gleaming. A sword aura struck a member of the "Netherworld Palace" precisely, interrupting his spell. Instantly, the "Netherworld Palace" members' sinister spells became chaotic, the black smoke thinned, and their power greatly diminished.

Taking advantage of the situation, the people of Lingxu Market launched a counterattack. The power of their sword formation increased once more, and their magical attacks became even more ferocious. Under the counterattack of the people from Lingxu Market, the interception team gradually found themselves in trouble.

Meanwhile, Lin Yang was getting closer and closer to the ritual platform. Seeing this, the Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master's expressions grew increasingly grim. They knew that if Lin Yang disrupted the ritual, everything would be in vain.

"We can't let him succeed! Attack together and kill him!" roared the Bloodblade Sect Master. He and the Netherworld Palace Master attacked simultaneously. The Bloodblade Sect Master's Bloodblade Staff released a huge blood-red pillar of light, while the Netherworld Palace Master cast the "Netherworld Annihilation Curse," a black incantation that resembled a ferocious beast, lunging towards Lin Yang.

Lin Yang sensed the two powerful evil forces and his expression turned solemn. He channeled all his spiritual energy into the magic weapon in his hand, causing it to shine brightly. The multicolored light collided with the blood-red pillar of light and the black incantations. In an instant, light overflowed, and powerful spiritual energy fluctuations spread out, distorting the surrounding space.

Under the powerful impact, Lin Yang staggered back slightly, but he gritted his teeth and resisted with all his might. "I will never let your conspiracy succeed!" Lin Yang roared in his heart.

Just as Lin Yang was locked in a stalemate with the Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master, the seal on the ancient artifact loosened more and more, and a huge black figure appeared and disappeared within the seal, with an evil aura surging like a tidal wave.

"Oh no! The ancient artifact is about to awaken!" Lin Yang exclaimed in alarm. He knew he had to overcome the obstacle before him as soon as possible to stop the artifact from awakening. Lin Yang took a deep breath, unleashing his full potential, and the light from the magic weapon in his hand surged several times over.

"Break!" Lin Yang shouted, and the five-colored light, like a sharp sword, cleaved through the blood-red pillar of light and the black incantation. The Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master suffered a backlash, spitting out blood and flying backward.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Yang rushed towards the ritual platform. At this moment, a huge crack had appeared in the seal of the ancient artifact, and black light was pouring out wildly from the crack. Without hesitation, Lin Yang inserted the magic weapon in his hand into the crack in the seal. The magic weapon released a powerful purifying force, resisting the evil power of the artifact.

"Seal it!" Lin Yang activated his magic weapon with all his might, and multicolored light rapidly spread, suppressing the evil power of the divine artifact bit by bit. Under the purifying power of the magic weapon, the cracks in the seal of the divine artifact began to slowly heal.

"No!" The Bloodblade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master watched helplessly as Lin Yang prevented the awakening of the ancient artifact, their hearts filled with resentment and anger. They struggled to their feet, preparing to launch another attack.

However, by this time, the crowd from the Spirit Ruins Market had already repelled the interception team and were now surrounding them. The sword cultivators' sword formation completely surrounded the Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master, while the Wanbao Pavilion disciples manipulated their magical weapons, aiming them at them, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.

"You have nowhere to escape, surrender now!" Lin Yang turned around and looked coldly at the Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master.

The Bloodblade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master exchanged a glance, a resolute glint in their eyes. They knew their plan had failed completely, and falling into the hands of the Spirit Ruins Market meant certain death. Suddenly, they unleashed a self-destructive spell, burning their own spiritual power in an attempt to perish together with the people of the Spirit Ruins Market.

"Oh no, they're going to self-destruct! Everyone scatter!" Lin Yang's expression changed drastically, and he shouted loudly. The people in the Lingxu Market quickly retreated.

"Boom!" The Blood Blade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master self-destructed. The powerful spiritual energy impact was like a bomb exploding, stirring up a gust of wind, tearing apart the surrounding ground, and uprooting trees.

As the dust settled, the Bloodblade Sect Master and the Netherworld Palace Master were both reduced to ashes. The people of the Spirit Ruins Market gazed at the scene before them, their hearts filled with countless emotions. They had successfully thwarted the Dark Alliance's plot to awaken the ancient artifact, safeguarding the peace of the Spirit Ruins Market and indeed the entire cultivation world.

But Lin Yang knew that the "Dark Alliance" was not completely wiped out, and their remnants might make a comeback. The Lingxu Market could not let its guard down because of this; it had to continue to strengthen its defenses and enhance its strength.

"Although we have won this time, the threat of the 'Dark Alliance' still exists. We must continue to work hard to make the Spirit Ruins Market stronger in order to prevent the enemy from attacking again," Lin Yang said to everyone.

The people of Lingxu Market nodded in agreement. They knew that this battle was only a partial victory, and the road ahead was long. The peace of the cultivation world needed their collective protection. After this thrilling clash between good and evil, what developments would Lingxu Market see? What new moves would the remnants of the "Dark Alliance" make? Everything was uncertain, but the people of Lingxu Market were prepared to meet the challenges ahead.