Rise of the Otherworld.

The torrential rain poured down, pounding down on everyone like crazy. Each drop felt like a hidden weapon, striking painfully. The rain was so dense that it was almost impossible to open one's eyes. The sky and earth seemed enveloped by a vast curtain of water. The wind howled, threatening to sweep them into endless darkness. The sound of the wind was like the howling of ghosts and wolves, rustling everyone's clothes and causing their bodies to sway in the wind and rain.

Lin Yu wiped the rain off his face and shouted, "Let's find a place to shelter from the rain!" His voice seemed a little weak in the wind and rain, but it was full of determination and strength. His hair was wet and stuck to his scalp, and the rain kept flowing down his cheeks, but his eyes were always fixed on the front, looking for a place to hide.

The crowd struggled forward in the wind and rain, each step feeling incredibly heavy. Their shoes had long been soaked in mud and water, and their steps had become slow and heavy.

A disciple pointed to a big tree not far away and said, "Master, maybe we can take shelter there." His voice was trembling and was broken by the wind and rain.

Lin Yu took a look and felt that taking shelter under a tree was not a good idea because lightning could easily strike a large tree, but at this time he had no other choice but to nod in agreement. "Be careful, everyone, hurry up," he shouted.

Everyone ran under the trees, temporarily avoiding the direct impact of the rain. However, the thunder and lightning still made them tremble with fear. Every lightning flash across the sky illuminated their terrified faces.

"This weather is so strange, it seems like something terrible is about to happen," Xiaoyaozi said worriedly. His face was pale and his eyes were filled with anxiety.

Lin Yu frowned and said after thinking for a moment: "No matter what, let's get through this storm first." His voice was steady and calm, trying to bring a little comfort to everyone.

At this moment, a flash of lightning flashed, followed by a deafening thunder. The tree was struck by lightning and instantly caught fire. The fire spread rapidly in the wind and rain, and the branches were burned with crackling sounds.

"No, run!" Lin Yu shouted. His voice was full of anxiety and fear.

Everyone fled in haste, running in all directions amidst the wind and rain, mud and water splashing all over their bodies, making their movements even more difficult.

Lin Yu observed the surrounding environment while running, his eyes trying to find a place to shelter in the rain. Finally, he found a cave.

"Hurry, enter the cave!" he called out to everyone. His voice echoed in the wind and rain, giving everyone hope.

Everyone filed in. Though the cave was damp and dark, it offered temporary refuge from the wind, rain, and lightning. They collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. Their bodies had reached their limit, and each one was exhausted.

"This journey has been truly difficult," said a disciple with a wry smile. His face was covered in a mixture of mud and rain, and his original appearance was unrecognizable.

Lin Yu looked at the miserable appearance of the crowd, his heart full of guilt: "It was me who led everyone into such a predicament." His voice was full of self-blame.

"Master, this is not your fault. No one expected to encounter this situation." Xiaoyaozi comforted him. He struggled to stand up and walked to Lin Yu.

Lin Yu stood up, walked to the entrance of the cave, looked at the wind and rain that were still raging outside, and secretly vowed in his heart that he must lead everyone out of the predicament. His eyes were firm and persistent, as if burning with a flame that would never go out.

But at that moment, a deep roar erupted from the depths of the cave. It sounded like the roar of an ancient beast, filled with boundless rage and majesty. The sound reverberated through the cave, making everyone's eardrums buzz.

"What is this?" a disciple asked in horror.

Lin Yu took a deep breath and said slowly: "No matter what it is, we must be prepared."

Can they cope with this new crisis and find a way out of this stormy predicament?