Rise of the Otherworld.

Looking at the steep mountain in front of him, Lin Yu took a deep breath and said with a firm look: "Everyone cheer up, we must climb over this mountain." His voice seemed a little weak in the whistling wind, but it was full of strength and determination.

Everyone gazed at the towering mountain, their hearts trembling with fear, but they nodded resolutely. The mountain seemed like an insurmountable chasm, its steep cliffs almost perpendicular to the ground, a formidable sight. But they knew there was no way out; only by forging ahead could they have a glimmer of hope.

Lin Yu took the lead in climbing. He grasped the protruding rocks tightly, using his hands and feet, his body pressed tightly against the rock wall, and climbed up bit by bit. His fingers turned white from the effort, and the occasional loosening of the rock under his feet made his heart beat faster. The disciples behind him followed closely, not daring to slack off. Their eyes were filled with concentration and determination, and each step was cautious.

The rocks on the mountain were as sharp as knives, easily slicing one's hands and feet. One disciple accidentally stepped on empty air, lost his balance, and nearly fell. "Ah!" he screamed in terror, flailing his hands wildly in the air. Fortunately, a nearby companion grabbed him in time, exerting all his strength to pull him up.

"Be careful!" Lin Yu warned loudly. There was a hint of anxiety and worry in his voice, and the sweat on his forehead mixed with the rain kept flowing down.

As the altitude increased, the air became thinner and everyone's breathing became more rapid. Every step up required tremendous effort. Every breath felt like it was burning the heart and lungs, and the legs felt heavy as if they were filled with lead.

Xiaoyaozi was older, and his strength was gradually failing. "I... I might not be able to climb any higher," he gasped, his voice filled with helplessness and exhaustion. His hands were shaking so much that he could barely hold onto the rock.

"Don't give up, Xiaoyaozi, I'll give you a hand." Lin Yu stretched out his hand, grabbed Xiaoyaozi's arm tightly, and pulled him up with force. His arm veins bulged, and he used all his strength to help Xiaoyaozi.

At this moment, the sky suddenly became overcast with dark clouds, lightning and thunder. The dark clouds, like a huge black beast, instantly covered the sky and enveloped the entire mountain in darkness.

"Oh no, it's going to rain!" Lin Yu frowned. A wave of uneasiness surged in his heart. This rain would undoubtedly make the climb more difficult and dangerous.

Raindrops as big as beans suddenly poured down, hitting everyone like countless heavy hammers. The rain made the rocks extremely slippery, making the already difficult climb almost impossible.

One of the disciples slipped and tumbled downwards. "Help!" His voice was drowned out by the wind and rain as his body plummeted rapidly downwards.

"Hold on!" Lin Yu quickly threw out a rope, which fluttered in the wind and rain. The disciple was lucky enough to catch the rope, holding it tightly with both hands, not daring to relax at all. Everyone worked together to pull him up bit by bit.

The wind was getting stronger and stronger, making everyone feel shaky. Everyone was trying hard to keep their balance in the strong wind, and if they were not careful, they might be blown off the mountain.

"Everyone, hold on! Don't give up!" Lin Yu shouted to boost morale. His voice echoed in the wind and rain, bringing a glimmer of courage and hope to everyone.

The rain was getting heavier, like a river bursting its banks. Everyone's clothes were already soaked, and the cold was biting their bodies, but their hearts still burned with a determined fire.

Lin Yu gritted his teeth and continued to climb. He had only one belief in his heart, which was to lead everyone over the mountain and out of the predicament.

After a long and arduous climb, they finally approached the top of the mountain, but at this moment, a huge crack appeared before their eyes, blocking their way.

Can Lin Yu and others cross this crack and successfully reach the summit?