Rise of the Otherworld.

Hearing the elder's call, everyone rushed over, their eyes fixed on the yellowed ancient book. The dim candlelight flickered in the room, illuminating everyone's anxious and nervous faces.

Lin Yu couldn't wait to ask: "Elder, tell us about the situation of the Shadow Cult." There was a hint of anxiety in his voice, and he stared at the elder without blinking.

The elder cleared his throat and said slowly: "According to this ancient book, the Shadow Cult was once an extremely evil organization on the ancient Xuan Continent. They are good at controlling the power of darkness and ruling the area with cruel and bloody means. Their followers are numerous, widely distributed, and act in secret. Wherever they go, there is devastation and the people are miserable." The elder's voice was low and heavy, as if he was recalling a history that was too painful to look back on.

Tang Feng frowned and asked, "Then why did they disappear later?" His eyes were full of confusion, and the hilt of the sword in his hand was gripped tighter.

The elder continued, "Legend has it that the Shadow Cult gradually declined due to internal power struggles and the joint encirclement and suppression by various righteous forces. But there is no clear record of their final outcome in the ancient books. Perhaps they are just hiding temporarily, waiting for the opportunity to rise again." There was a hint of worry in the elder's eyes, and his fingers gently stroked the pages of the ancient book, as if feeling the lingering warmth of that dark time.

The magic woman said worriedly, "If it is really the Shadow Cult behind this, then their purpose this time may not be simple." Her voice trembled slightly, and her beautiful face was full of solemnity.

Lin Yu pondered for a moment and said: "No matter what their purpose is, we can't sit idly by. Judging from these clues, they are probably planning a huge conspiracy. We must find out the truth as soon as possible and stop them." His eyes were firm and resolute, as if he was ready to face all challenges.

At this time, another elder said: "Master, I found in another ancient book that the Shadow Cult seems to have been searching for a mysterious magic weapon, which is said to have the power to destroy the world." There was a hint of fear in his voice, and beads of sweat on his forehead flickered in the candlelight.

Everyone gasped after hearing this. The room instantly fell into a dead silence, with only the heavy breathing of the people clearly audible.

Lin Yu said solemnly: "It seems that we must speed up the investigation, find out their specific plans, and not let them succeed." His voice broke the silence with an unquestionable majesty.

The disciples of the Zhenwang Sect began to gather information everywhere, however, the investigation process was not smooth.

Some disciples were attacked by unidentified people while out and returned injured, their clothes torn and bloodstained, their eyes filled with fear and anger.

"Master, this must have been done by the Shadow Cult. They don't want us to continue investigating." An injured disciple said angrily. His wound was still bleeding, but the fire of unyielding still burned in his eyes.

Lin Yu clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white, and he shouted: "The more they try to stop us, the closer we are to the truth. Don't be afraid, keep investigating! As long as we unite, we will be able to defeat them!" His voice echoed in the room, bringing courage and hope to the injured disciples.

Can the Zhenwang Sect overcome numerous obstacles and uncover the conspiracy of the Shadow Cult?