Rise of the Otherworld.

Lin Yu and the others moved cautiously in the direction of the shouting. The surrounding woods were gloomy and silent, with the occasional chirping of unknown birds adding a bit of an eerie atmosphere. The sunlight filtered through the dense leaves, forming mottled shadows that fell on the ground, but it could not dispel the gloomy chill that permeated the air.

"Everyone be careful, there may be an ambush." ​​Lin Yu warned in a low voice. His eyes scanned the surroundings vigilantly, and he took every step very cautiously, holding the long sword tightly in his hand, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

Everyone looked nervous, gripping their weapons tightly as they vigilantly observed their surroundings. Their breathing was especially clear in the silent woods, and their heartbeats were like rapid drumbeats.

As they approached, the cries grew clearer, sounding like a group of people crying for help in extreme panic. The voices were filled with despair and helplessness, like a last-ditch struggle before being swallowed by darkness.

"Speed ​​up!" Lin Yu waved his hand and took the lead in speeding up his pace. His figure shuttled through the woods, bringing up a breeze.

Finally, they arrived at an open space, where they saw a group of ragged men being besieged by a swarm of enormous poisonous bees. Each wasp was the size of a fist, its body a strange black, and its wings vibrated with a heart-pounding buzzing sound. The stingers on their tails gleamed coldly, like the scythe of the Grim Reaper; being stung was certain to bring disaster.

"Help!" Someone in the crowd saw Lin Yu and the others, as if they had seen a life-saving straw, and a spark of hope suddenly ignited in their eyes.

Lin Yu shouted without hesitation: "Everyone come together to drive away the poisonous bees!" His voice was firm and powerful, full of unquestionable majesty.

Everyone unleashed their own spells and martial arts. For a moment, light flashed and the wind whistled. Lin Yu brandished his sword, his sword energy crisscrossing. Each sword energy flashed through the air like lightning, slicing down the poisonous bees one by one. His movements were clean and sharp, his eyes focused and cold, as if he had transformed into a god of war on the battlefield.

Xiaoyaozi formed hand seals, muttered something, and unleashed a gust of cold wind. Like an invisible force, it attempted to blow the poisonous bees away. His forehead was covered in sweat, and his face was slightly pale, but he persisted in casting his spell.

The disciples also showed their special abilities. Some used fireballs to attack. The fireballs drew arcs in the air and smashed into the swarm of poisonous bees, instantly igniting a sea of ​​fire. Some used shields to block the attacks of the poisonous bees, and the sound of the poisonous bees hitting the shields continued to be heard.

After a fierce battle, the poisonous bees were finally driven away, leaving only bee corpses scattered all over the ground. The air was filled with a pungent smell, a mixture of blood and the smell of poisonous bee venom.

"Thank you all for your help." An old man in the group stepped forward and said gratefully. His face was full of fatigue and fear, but his eyes revealed deep respect for Lin Yu and others.

"You're welcome, old man. How did you encounter poisonous bees here?" Lin Yu asked. His brows furrowed slightly, and he felt that this matter was a little strange. This mountain forest should not normally have such a large number of poisonous bees.

The old man sighed and said, "We are villagers from a nearby village. We came to this forest to look for a precious herb. This herb can cure many diseases in the village, but we didn't expect to encounter this group of poisonous bees." His voice was full of helplessness and sadness.

Lin Yu frowned slightly, his doubts growing even more intense. "Just looking for herbs, why would it attract so many poisonous bees? Is there something hidden behind this?"

At this moment, a disciple suddenly shouted: "Master, look over there!"

Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, only to see a black smoke rising from the valley in the distance. The smoke was like a huge black dragon, winding up into the sky, giving people an ominous feeling.

"This smoke..." Xiaoyaozi's face was solemn, "I'm afraid it's not a good sign."

Lin Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Let's go and take a look."

Everyone walked towards the valley, their hearts filled with anxiety. What exactly was waiting for them?