Rise of the Otherworld.

Everyone collapsed on the grass outside the chamber, breathing heavily, their faces etched with exhaustion and a sense of relief at having survived. The sun shone upon them, its warm rays supposedly bringing comfort, but it couldn't dispel the haze of life and death they had just experienced. The fresh scent of the grass mingled with the blood and sweat on their bodies, forming a unique and complex aroma.

Lin Yu looked up at the sky, a few white clouds drifting across the clear blue sky, but his mind was filled with thoughts. This crisis had caused them heavy losses. Many disciples had suffered injuries, some minor and some serious. Some were still bleeding, while others were pale and their spiritual power was almost exhausted. The road ahead was still confusing and unknown, and he didn't know how many difficulties and obstacles awaited them.

"Master, what should we do next?" a disciple asked weakly. His voice seemed to come from far away, filled with endless confusion and fear for the future. His clothes were tattered, and although the wounds on his body had been simply treated, they were still shocking.

Lin Yu took a deep breath and forced himself to cheer up. His eyes swept over every exhausted disciple, "Everyone, take a rest and recover your strength first, and then make plans after your injuries have improved." Although his voice was firm, it was difficult to hide the fatigue in it.

The disciples nodded and began to meditate. They closed their eyes and tried to regulate their breathing, trying to guide the remaining spiritual energy in their bodies to repair the damaged meridians and bodies.

Lin Yu walked to the disciple trapped in the light cage, squatted down, and carefully examined his injuries. The disciple's face was as pale as paper, and his eyes were a little distracted.

"Thank you, Sect Master, for saving my life." The disciple's voice was hoarse, and every word he said seemed to have exhausted all his strength, and his eyes were full of gratitude.

Lin Yu patted his shoulder gently and said, "Take good care of your injuries. No need to say more." His eyes were full of concern and tenderness.

Xiaoyaozi also sat down cross-legged nearby and began to practice Qigong to heal his injuries. His brows were furrowed, and beads of sweat continued to seep from his forehead, clearly indicating that he had been seriously injured.

As time passed, everyone's breathing gradually stabilized, and their injuries gradually improved. A gentle breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, which slightly relaxed everyone's tense nerves.

However, at this moment, a loud noise suddenly came from the distance. The sound came closer and closer, becoming clearer and clearer, breaking this brief silence.

Lin Yu's heart tightened, "Everyone be careful!" His voice was low and serious, and instantly made everyone's nerves, which had just relaxed, tense again.

Everyone immediately became alert, picking up their weapons, their eyes filled with vigilance. Although their bodies were still very weak, they were ready to fight to the death for survival.

They saw a group of people dressed in strange clothing approaching them. Their clothing was brightly colored and embroidered with all sorts of strange designs. They held various weapons in their hands: knives, swords, spears, and halberds, which gleamed coldly in the sunlight. Their eyes held a malicious look, like a pack of wolves spotting their prey.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" the leader shouted. He was tall, with a face full of flesh, and his voice was rough and fierce.

Lin Yu stepped forward and bowed, "We have no intention of offending you. We just encountered danger in these ruins and just escaped." He tried to keep his tone calm, not wanting to provoke trouble easily.

"Hmph, stop talking nonsense, this is our territory, get out of here!" The man was tough and was not moved by Lin Yu's words at all.

Lin Yu frowned and said, "We are just passing by. Please give us some convenience." He tried to reason with the other party, hoping to avoid conflict.

"No! Either leave or die!" The other party showed no intention of backing down. The people behind him also started to make a fuss, waving their weapons. The scene suddenly became extremely tense.

A conflict seems inevitable. How should Lin Yu and others respond?