Faced with the surging dark power from the mysterious figure, Lin Yang reacted swiftly. He circulated his spiritual energy, infusing it with the power of the mysterious light point, instantly forming a five-colored spiritual energy shield in front of everyone. This shield shone brightly, colliding with the dark power and producing a deafening roar.

The members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce unleashed their respective magical treasures and spells to help Lin Yang strengthen his defenses. Some threw out defensive pills, which exploded in the air to form a crystalline light screen that resonated with the spiritual energy shield; others manipulated spirit discs, which released soft rays of light to stabilize the shield's energy.

The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect flew on their swords, forming a sword formation in the air. Their expressions were solemn, their swords gleaming with a cold light, their sword energies crisscrossing like an iron wall, ready to launch a counterattack against the mysterious figure at any moment. Within the sword formation, the cultivators' spiritual energy merged, forming a powerful combined force; if the mysterious figure got even slightly close, he would be attacked by sharp sword energy.

Not to be outdone, Zhao Wanbao, the master of Wanbao Pavilion, swiftly retrieved one powerful magical artifact after another from his storage ring. Among them was a small pagoda that released a powerful suction force, attempting to draw in the dark power; and a mirror that emitted multicolored light, melting away the dark power wherever the light shone.

Undeterred by their stalled attack, the mysterious group quickly adjusted their tactics under their leader's command. One group continued to unleash dark power, attempting to break through the defenses; the other quietly circled around to the flanks, preparing for a surprise attack.

Lin Yang keenly sensed the mysterious man's intentions and shouted, "Watch the flanks! They're planning a surprise attack!" Members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce quickly deployed some of their forces to set up defensive arrays on the flanks. The arrays flashed with light, forming a sturdy barrier that blocked the mysterious man's attack.

The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack. They unleashed fierce sword techniques, and streaks of sword energy shot towards the mysterious man like rainbows piercing the sun. The mysterious man cast spells to defend himself, but many were still struck by the sword energy, letting out painful screams.

The disciples of Wanbaoge also manipulated their magical artifacts to launch ranged attacks on the mysterious man. The various lights and powers released by the artifacts struck the mysterious man like meteors, causing him considerable damage.

However, the mysterious figures were numerous and their strength should not be underestimated. After a brief period of chaos, they regrouped and launched a powerful attack. The leader of the mysterious figures waved his black banner even more fiercely, and dark power surged like a tidal wave, relentlessly assaulting everyone's defenses.

Lin Yang knew that this couldn't go on; they had to take the initiative and disrupt the mysterious man's rhythm. He said to the Spirit Sword Sect elder and Zhao Wanbao, "We can't continue to defend passively. I'll lead a group to launch a proactive attack. You stay here and hold the defenses until my signal, then we'll launch a full-scale assault." The Spirit Sword Sect elder and Zhao Wanbao nodded in agreement.

Lin Yang selected elite members from the Linghe Chamber of Commerce, the Lingjian Sect, and the Wanbao Pavilion to form a commando team. He channeled all his spiritual energy, unleashing the power of the mysterious light spot to its fullest extent, and charged towards the mysterious man with lightning speed. The members of the commando team followed closely behind, unleashing their respective special skills to engage the mysterious man in close combat.

The sword in Lin Yang's hand shone brightly, its swordplay incredibly fierce. He unleashed a sword technique infused with the power of space; each strike could cleave through space, posing a tremendous threat to the mysterious figures. The mysterious figures scrambled to dodge, but many were still struck by Lin Yang's sword strikes, their forms dissipating.

The other members of the assault team also displayed their unique abilities. Members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce used the special abilities of their magical artifacts to disrupt the mysterious man's actions; the sword cultivators of the Lingjian Sect used their exquisite sword skills to kill the approaching mysterious man; and the disciples of the Wanbao Pavilion used their magical artifacts to release powerful energy fluctuations, launching a wide-range attack on the mysterious man.

Under the assault team's fierce attack, the mysterious figure's defenses began to falter. Lin Yang seized the opportunity and gave a signal. The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect shifted their sword formations in mid-air, unleashing their strongest offensive sword array. The array shone brightly, and sword energy rained down on the mysterious figure. Meanwhile, Zhao Wanbao, the Pavilion Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, manipulated one of the pavilion's most prized treasures—the Myriad Manifestations Glazed Cauldron. The Myriad Manifestations Glazed Cauldron released a powerful light, enveloping the mysterious figure and inflicting significant damage upon them.

The members of the Linghe Merchant Guild intensified their attack, hurling various powerful pills that exploded among the mysterious figures, creating a sea of ​​fire. Under the combined assault, the mysterious figures suffered heavy casualties, and their ranks began to show signs of collapse.

Seeing the situation was dire, the mysterious leader secretly regretted his actions. He had originally thought he could reap the benefits without lifting a finger, but he hadn't expected his men to unite at the crucial moment and unleash such powerful strength. He gritted his teeth and decided to retreat. He waved his black banner, and the mysterious figures quickly gathered together, transforming into a black streak of light and disappearing into the void.

After successfully repelling the mysterious figure, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. However, they knew this was only a temporary victory, and the mysterious figure could return at any time. Moreover, the issue of ownership of the magical artifact remained unresolved. Lin Yang looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, we have just gone through a life-or-death ordeal. Our ability to repel the mysterious figure this time was due to our unity. I hope we can maintain this unity and work together to face future dangers. As for the ownership of the magical artifact, let's discuss that calmly after we leave the ruins." Everyone nodded, knowing that now was not the time to fight over the artifact; the most urgent task was to leave the ruins safely. Therefore, they composed themselves and continued exploring the ruins, searching for a way out.