Rise of the Otherworld.

Lin Yu and his disciples engaged in a fierce battle with the Shadow Cultists ahead. Within the narrow space, swords clashed, and every inch of the air was filled with tension and danger. Lin Yu, bloodied and tattered, fought bravely, his eyes burning with unyielding fury, and every swing of his sword carried an unwavering momentum. "Kill!" he roared, his voice piercing the heavens and shocking everyone.

A disciple, exhausted, was knocked to the ground by the Shadow Cultist. "Hold on!" Lin Yu flew over, helped the disciple up, and stabbed the enemy with his sword. His movements were swift and decisive, giving the enemy no chance to breathe. The disciple looked at Lin Yu gratefully, cheered up, and joined the battle.

Just as they were beginning to lose their strength, a resounding bird cry suddenly filled the sky. Everyone instinctively looked up, only to see a massive spirit bird swooping down. Its feathers were a dazzling array, glinting with a strange light in the sunlight. As its wings flapped, a fierce wind blew, rustling everyone's clothes.

Atop the spirit bird sat a mysterious old man. His white hair, as white as snow, danced freely in the wind. His face was resolute, his eyes piercing, as if he could see through everything in the world. He wore a long, flowing azure robe, like an immortal descended to earth.

"Who is this demon so presumptuous?" the old man shouted, his voice resounding like a bell, causing pain in everyone's eardrums. He waved his whisk, and a powerful force surged out, like a surging wave, driving back the Shadow Cult members. Faced with this force, the members were like ants, powerless to resist, and were instantly thrown to the ground, their bodies in a state of disarray.

Lin Yu and others took the opportunity to breathe, their eyes full of surprise and gratitude. They looked at the old man as if they had seen a life-saving straw.

"Thank you for your help, Senior!" Lin Yu said, cupping his fists. His voice was a little hoarse from exhaustion, but full of sincerity. His body was trembling slightly, obviously having consumed a lot of physical and spiritual energy in the battle just now.

The old man nodded slightly, a kind smile on his face, "You're welcome, I also have an irreconcilable feud with the Shadow Cult. Seeing you being besieged by this group of villains, how can I not lend a hand." His voice was gentle and powerful, making people feel extremely at ease.

With the help of the old man, Lin Yu and his companions finally broke through the encirclement. Following the old man, they rushed all the way to a hidden valley. The valley was shaded by green trees, gurgling streams, birdsong and fragrant flowers, just like a paradise.

"You guys rest here for a while." said the old man, his voice echoing in the valley.

Lin Yu and the others found a place to sit down, breathing heavily. Lin Yu was full of doubts. After hesitating for a moment, he finally asked, "May I ask your name, senior? Why are you here?" His eyes were full of curiosity and awe.

The old man smiled, a flicker of memory in his eyes. "I am Xiaoyaozi, traveling the world, and happened to encounter you in distress. I have always hated evil and cannot bear to see evil forces like the Shadow Cult run rampant."

Lin Yu nodded thoughtfully, "So it's Senior Xiaoyaozi. I've heard of your great name for a long time. If it weren't for your help this time, I'm afraid we would be in great danger."

The old man waved his hand. "No need to be so polite. I see that you are also righteous men. Your courage in standing up to the Shadow Cult is commendable. However, the Shadow Cult is powerful, so you must be more careful in the future."

Lin Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry, senior, our True King Sect will never retreat and will fight the Shadow Cult to the end."

The old man looked at Lin Yu approvingly and said, "Good, you have courage. However, if you want to defeat the Shadow Cult, courage alone is not enough. You also need to improve your strength and strategy."

Can Lin Yu and others return to the True King Sect smoothly? What kind of help will the old man bring to them?