Rise of the Otherworld.

Lin Yu's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition came to his mind. His eyes became deep and solemn, as if he could penetrate the fog in front of him and see the coming storm.

"Don't act rashly. Send spies to check the situation of that unknown force." Lin Yu quickly gave the order. His voice was steady and powerful, bringing a sense of stability to everyone in this tense atmosphere.

The spies took their orders and left, while everyone else waited anxiously for news. Each heartbeat seemed to sync with the passage of time, and tension tightened around their throats like an invisible rope.

Time passed, each moment seeming to stretch forever. Finally, the spy hurried back, his face covered in sweat and dust, his breathing rapid.

"Master, that is a group of robbers of unknown origin. They are large in number, well-equipped, and coming in a menacing manner." There was a hint of panic in the spy's voice, and his eyes revealed the fear of the unknown enemy.

"Damn it! Another gang of bandits shows up at this critical moment!" Zhang Hao said angrily. His eyes widened, and the weapon in his hand trembled slightly with anger. "Is it possible that the heavens are against our Xuantian Sect?"

Li Yue frowned, her mind racing. "Could this be a conspiracy by the Shadow Hall, deliberately sending these bandits to contain us? If so, we must be careful and not fall into their trap."

Lin Yu pondered for a moment and said, "No matter what, we can't let them disrupt our position. Let's concentrate our strength to deal with this group of bandits first, and then deal with the Shadow Hall. We at Xuantian Sect must never retreat!" His words were firm and resolute, which rekindled the fighting spirit in everyone's hearts.

All the disciples answered in unison: "Yes!" Their voices resounded through the sky, full of fearlessness and courage.

Lin Yu quickly adjusted his deployment. Some of his disciples stayed behind to guard the sect, while the rest followed him to fight the bandits. His eyes were full of calmness and decisiveness, like a battle-hardened general.

When the Xuantian Sect encountered the bandits, a fierce battle ensued. The cries of killing and the clashing of weapons mingled, shattering the tranquility of the valley.

The bandits were all ferocious and brutal, with hideous smiles on their faces, brandishing their weapons and charging frantically. Their fearless aura was chilling.

The Xuantian Sect disciples were undaunted. They united closely and bravely resisted. Lin Yu led the charge, wielding his sword with a series of sharp sword auras, instantly killing several bandits. His figure shuttled across the battlefield like an unstoppable lightning.

Zhang Hao and Li Yue also charged through the enemy horde, demonstrating their formidable prowess. Zhang Hao's punches were fierce and powerful, each one accompanied by a whirring sound, sending the enemy retreating repeatedly. Li Yue's swordsmanship was light and agile, like a dancing fairy, yet each strike was deadly.

However, the bandits were numerous and well-coordinated, and Xuantian Sect gradually fell into trouble. Wounds began to appear on the disciples' bodies, and blood stained their clothes red, but they still gritted their teeth and persisted, and no one retreated.

"Everyone hold on!" Lin Yu shouted loudly. His voice was full of encouragement and trust. "We will definitely be able to defeat them!"

At this moment, the situation suddenly changed. The clear sky suddenly became overcast. A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by a dull roar of thunder. Amidst the lightning and thunder, a mysterious figure appeared on the battlefield.