Rise of the Otherworld.

After everyone concentrated their efforts on attacking the edge of the vortex, the suction force finally weakened. The disciple who was sucked in struggled desperately in the vortex, crying for help. His voice was filled with endless fear and despair, and it sounded particularly mournful in this empty palace.

"Try harder, we must rescue him!" Lin Yu shouted loudly, his voice becoming a little hoarse due to anxiety. His face was full of tension and anxiety, the veins on his forehead bulged, his eyes fixed on the disciple in the vortex, and he swung the sword in his hand more violently, shooting sword energy at the vortex, trying to weaken its power.

The disciples gritted their teeth, pouring all their spiritual energy into the attack. Their faces paled from the excessive spiritual energy drain, but their eyes were filled with determination and unyielding spirit. The magic light grew stronger, competing with the power of the vortex. Lights of various colors intertwined, creating a dazzling yet dangerous scene.

Finally, the suction stopped, and the disciple fell from the vortex. Lin Yu rushed forward and caught him steadily. His movements were swift and agile, like a flash of lightning.

"Are you okay?" Lin Yu asked with concern. His voice was gentle and full of worry, and his eyes were full of concern for his disciples.

The disciple's face was pale and he said weakly, "Master, I'm fine. Thank you for saving me." His voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible and his body was shaking constantly.

Before anyone could breathe a sigh of relief, the vortex suddenly shifted. The once vibrant light dimmed, and an evil aura emanated from it. It was icy cold, as if it could freeze a person's soul.

"What's going on?" a disciple asked in horror, his voice trembling and his legs involuntarily stepping back.

Lin Yu frowned, "Be careful, this vortex may not be that simple." His voice was low and serious, his eyes fixed on the vortex, and he gripped the sword in his hand tighter.

Before he finished speaking, countless black tentacles stretched out from the vortex and attacked the crowd. Those tentacles were thick and powerful, covered with sharp barbs, and they made a whistling sound as they cut through the air.

Everyone dodged quickly, and the scene suddenly became chaotic. Some disciples were unable to dodge and were hit by the tentacles, falling to the ground.

Lin Yu swung the sword in his hand and cut off several tentacles. His swordsmanship was sharp, and each sword stroke carried a powerful force, cutting off the tentacles in an instant. But more tentacles continued to pour in, as if they would never be cut off.

"Everyone gather together, don't disperse!" Lin Yu shouted loudly. His voice was particularly clear in the chaos, pointing the way for everyone.

The disciples quickly gathered together, back to back, forming a defensive circle, brandishing their weapons in front of them to block the tentacles' attacks.

The tentacles attacked them continuously, each strike bringing with it immense force. Some disciples were struck by the tentacles, spitting blood, but they still stubbornly resisted.

"This isn't going to work. We have to find a way to destroy this vortex!" Xiaoyaozi said, his voice rapid and his eyes gleaming with thought.

Lin Yu nodded, "But how to destroy it?" His brain was working fast, trying to find a solution.

As everyone struggled to come up with a solution, the vortex grew stronger. A black aura spread, enveloping the entire palace. The tentacles' attacks became more intense, as if they were about to devour them all.

"Everyone hold on!" Lin Yu encouraged everyone loudly.

A disciple suddenly shouted, "Master, I've discovered that these tentacles seem to be afraid of fire-attributed spells!"

Lin Yu's eyes lit up, "Then everyone concentrate on using fire attribute spells to attack!"

Everyone cast fire spells one after another. For a moment, flames burned in the palace, and the tentacles retreated under the burning flames.

Can they take this opportunity to completely destroy the vortex and escape this crisis?